Motherwell Strathclyde Park previously hosted the major Scottish music festival, T in the Park, until 1996, when it was moved to a disused airfield in Balado, Kinross-shire. It has also hosted other music festivals such as Retrofest. Modern authors Des McAnulty and Mark Wilson have written novels of critical acclaim which are based in the town (LIFE IS LOCAL, McAnulty) and neighbouring town Bellshill (BOBBY'S BOY, Wilson). Motherwell is the headquarters for both North Lanarkshire Council, which is one of Scotland's most populous local authority areas, and of Police Scotland "Q" division. These organisations cover an overall population of 327,000 people
Homegrown Music Festival (New Zealand) Homegrown Music Festival (New Zealand) Homegrown Music Festival has been held annually in Wellington, New Zealand since 2008. As the name suggests, it showcases artists from New Zealand. Saturday 26 April 2008 The 2009 Homegrown Music Festival was held on 14 March 2009. Set across 5 stages along the waterfront and included 35 of New Zealand's premier bands and DJ'. The 2010 edition was called Vodafone Homegrown after the sponsors, Vodafone. Homegrown 2010 was held on 20 February, with the line-up announcement on 14 September 2009. The 2011 edition was named Jim Beam Homegrown after the sponsors, Jim Beam. Homegrown