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Super‑welterweight unification set to headline Birmingham

Post author:Faz Ali
Post published:29 July 2026
Post last modified:29 July 2026

Mikaela Mayer has declared her upcoming world title unification bout with Chantelle Cameron will be the female fight of the year, as the pair prepare to headline MVPW‑06 at the bp pulse LIVE arena in Birmingham on August 29. With the WBO, WBA and WBC super‑welterweight titles on the line, and the entire main card built around UK vs USA match‑ups, the event is positioned as one of the standout fixtures of the 2026 boxing schedule. Cameron (22‑1, 8 KOs), the reigning WBO super‑welterweight champion, faces Mayer (22‑2, 5 KOs), who arrives in Birmingham aiming to reclaim the belt she vacated…

Maruja, SPRINTS, Pussy Riot headline first Bulletproof Festival

Post author:The Canary
Post published:9 June 2026
Post last modified:10 June 2026

After three packed days of music in some of London’s finest grassroots music venues, the inaugural edition of Bulletproof Festival has concluded. Jeremy Corbyn’s Peace & Justice Project founded Bulletproof Festival as part of the Music For The Many campaign. It aims to support grassroots music venues, UK live music and new artists. The inaugural edition of the festival was headlined by Maruja, SPRINTS, and Pussy Riot who performed their new production Riot Days. There were also performances from CQ Wrestling, SNAYX, The Oozes, Currls, Cody Frost, Dead Air, Hongza, YARD, Jools, and many more. Fast-rising live band Westside Cowboy performed…