Five stars: Kneecap film is among the best of the year August 21, 2024 Kneecap, the rap group that perform in the Irish language, tell their story in a riotous rise to fame comedy-drama. Liam Ó Hannaidh and Naoise Ó Cairealláin are listless members of ‘The Ceasefire Generation’ in West Belfast, living off dealing drugs and avoiding the police. One night, when Liam gets arrested, an Irish interpreter (JJ [...]
City of London Festival set to return this autumn with stellar line-up August 15, 2024 The City of London Festival is set to return this autumn for the first time since 2015, bringing some of the world’s hottest classical, jazz and choral musicians to the Square Mile. The festival celebrates the unique architecture and environment of London’s most historic district through a series of innovative musical events. The newly rebranded [...]
Grace Jones proves Abraham Lincoln’s famous quote right at Crystal Palace’s South Facing Festival August 8, 2024 According to Abraham Lincoln, you can fool some of the people all of the time. I think he has a point, as right now I’m feeling pretty foolish, and judging by the assembled masses – since at first glance, there are thousands of us – I’m not alone in such foolishness. You see, nothing, and [...]
Profit cut at Mercury Prize and Official Charts owner despite BRIT Awards success July 24, 2024 The organisation behind the Mercury Prize and that co-owns the Official Charts Company saw its profit cut during 2023 despite the financial success of the BRIT Awards.
Dua Lipa rakes in profit for production firm as global popularity soars July 23, 2024 Dua Lipa's increasing popularity across the world saw her production company rake in more than £20m in profit, it has been revealed.
Blur: To The End review – a touching, raw Britpop documentary July 18, 2024 Blur: To The End finds the once angry young men as part of the establishment they once derided, and a little wounded from the journey.
Dorian: The Musical review – New take on Oscar Wilde is all surface July 11, 2024 In this musical retelling of Oscar Wilde's most famous tale, Dorian becomes a rock star – but what lies beyond the glamour?
Healthy revenue increase for One Media iP as it continues to invest in copyright tool June 28, 2024 Listed One Media iP, which specialises in music royalties, has reported positive figures all-round for its first six-month results of 2024.
The creative industries are vital to British soft power May 13, 2024 Advertising, marketing, film, TV and other creative industries not only shape the culture and ethos of our city, they project Britain to the world, says Ruth Mortimer Is the UK still a creative superpower? The last year has been marked by war, economic and technological disruption. With an election on the horizon and constant talk [...]
GigPig: Former Sky Bet boss backs investment in live music marketplace that’s ‘fueling a cultural movement’ May 9, 2024 The former boss of Sky Bet is among a group of investors who have helped live music marketplace GigPig raise more than £1m.