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WORDS CHRIS BEANLAND | PHOTOS © ADAMAN.IT, PATRICK VISSER<br />
MARCH<br />
Transgrancanaria<br />
GRAN CANARIA<br />
If your idea of a Canary Islands<br />
holiday involves sun, sea and<br />
sangria, then the North Face<br />
Transgrancanaria isn’t for you.<br />
But if you’d eschew lazy days<br />
on a lounger for the challenge<br />
of a lifetime, then book now<br />
for an unforgettable run. The<br />
eponymous race is a bonecrunching<br />
123km monster run<br />
over elevations of 11,000m, but<br />
entrants can also choose from<br />
distances of 24, 42 or 96km.<br />
JANUARY<br />
Eurosonic Noorderslag<br />
AMSTERDAM<br />
Catch the sounds of the future<br />
at the little town of Groningen, a<br />
few hours’ drive from Amsterdam.<br />
From 11-14 January, new bands<br />
and cutting-edge DJs will give a<br />
glimpse into what 2012 has to<br />
off er music-wise. Traditionally<br />
a barometer for the upcoming<br />
European music scene, the<br />
BOOK AHEAD<br />
Planning a trip over the<br />
next few months? Make a<br />
note in your diary and get<br />
to one of these events<br />
From its humble origins in 2003<br />
– when 65 runners took part –<br />
it’s grown into a major date on the<br />
running calendar, with more than<br />
1,400 participants expected for<br />
this year’s 2-4 March event.<br />
transgrancanaria.net<br />
festival has previously broken<br />
out acts including Everything<br />
Everything and Norway’s<br />
diskJokke, while Dutch dubstep<br />
dude 2562 stormed the place<br />
two years ago. Bands are booked<br />
close to the time to ensure the<br />
hottest talent, and all the town’s<br />
bars boom with beats and breaks.<br />
festival.eurosonic-noorderslag.nl<br />
THE BUZZ | TRAVEL NEWS<br />
FEBRUARY<br />
Festival Del<br />
Fumetto<br />
MILAN<br />
Kids (and big kids), get ready for<br />
one of the biggest animation events<br />
in Europe. Cartoon fans can enjoy<br />
fi lm screenings, book signings and<br />
Q&A sessions, plus computergame<br />
competitions and displays of<br />
graphic art from all over the world<br />
on 4-5 February. Life-size models of<br />
Superman will adorn exhibition halls,<br />
while speeches from illustrators<br />
and animators bring their graphic<br />
novels to life. This year there’s a<br />
Japanese theme, so expect Mangaesque<br />
treats and anime galore in<br />
Milan’s COMIS exhibition centre.<br />
festivaldelfumetto.com<br />
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