THE chairman of the Battle of Flowers has emphasised the need for “people, professionals and resources” if the annual pageant – cancelled for summer 2025 – is to return in future years. Russell Labey spoke out in the wake of yesterday’s news, admitting that he was disappointed by the cancellation, but that “it is sensible […]
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Battle cost £745K in 2024, leaked documents show
LEAKED documents show that the beleaguered Battle of Flowers spent at least £745,000 on the 2024 parade, including nearly £54,000 on security, £50,000 on marketing and £35,000 on international musical acts, including £30,000 on Eurovision runner-up Sam Ryder. The Battle of Flowers Association’s 2024 accounts are only complete up to September, with sources suggesting that […]
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Lieutenant-Governor praises Battle of Flowers volunteers
BATTLE volunteers have been praised by the Lieutenant-Governor during his visit to sheds across the Island as preparations ramp up for this weekend’s event. Vice-Admiral Jerry Kyd first went to St Brelade to see their Global Peril float, which features polar bears and focuses on environmental issues. At St Peter’s shed, Vice-Admiral Kyd saw the […]
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Uncertainty looms over future of the Battle of Flowers parade
THE future of the Battle of Flowers remains uncertain as organisers continue to assess whether the event can go ahead this summer, the JEP has been told. The Battle of Flowers Association met this week to discuss outstanding debts from last year’s event and consider the feasibility of holding the parade this year. A working […]
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Government wants to ‘secure long-term future of Battle’
THE government “stands ready” to support the Battle of Flowers to “secure the long-term future” of the financially troubled event. Despite having its government grant almost doubled to £270,000 for last year’s celebration, it emerged recently that the 2024 Battle made a loss and that exhibitors were still waiting for payment. Meanwhile, the organisers paid […]
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Sunny forecast for Battle of Flowers day parade – and temperatures could rise above 30°C on Sunday
THE adage that it never rains on Battle of Flowers day is set to hold partially true this year, as forecasters predict that early-morning rain and drizzle on Friday will clear to “plenty of sunshine”. And temperatures could rise above 30°C on Sunday. The welcome news comes after Islanders had to bring their brollies to […]
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‘It’s great to see all the parishes involved again.'
TRADITION will always be central to the success of the Battle, the organisation’s chairman has said. Russell Labey said he was delighted by the buzz created by the involvement of all 12 parishes for the first time in a generation. “All the parishes have responded really well and it’s great to see them all involved […]
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Volunteers urged to join in ahead of this year’s Battle of Flowers
ISLANDERS are being encouraged to get involved with creating floats for the upcoming Battle of Flowers, which will see all 12 parishes take part for the first time in a generation. This year’s parade will be marked by the return of St Ouen and St Mary after a long hiatus, and the formation of a […]
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‘Overwhelmingly positive’ response to Battle praised
ISLANDERS who attended this year’s Battle of Flowers have been praised for their “overwhelmingly positive” response to the event, as organisers continue with plans to “reinvigorate and revitalise” the historic festival. Battle chairman Russell Labey also thanked everyone who helped to facilitate the multi-day event, which featured parades, music and entertainment. This included performances by […]
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Eurovision star Sam Ryder booked for Jersey's Battle of Flowers
EUROVISION star Sam Ryder, who won over the continent’s audiences in 2022 with his song Space Man, has been announced as a celebrity guest at this year’s Battle of Flowers. The Battle will also see a mystery guest, described as “an internationally acclaimed musical artist”, performing on the Sunday, although organisers have yet to reveal […]
