After a fantastic first night, week one of the 2012 BBC Proms has seen music from the likes of Strauss, Debussy and even My Fair Lady fill the grand Royal Albert Hall.
Read more...22 Jul
2012
2012
The BBC Proms: A View From The Choir Seats
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13 Jun
2012
2012
London Pleasure Gardens Take Shape
When Victorian Londoners craved some cultural stimulation and a little mischief, they could head to the city’s opulent pleasure gardens to find it. Those long-faded entertainment destinations are about to be resurrected, with the launch of London Pleasure Gardens on …
Read more...1 May
2012
2012
Snow Patrol, Stereophonics, Duran Duran and Paolo Nutini to Headline Olympic Opening Ceremony Concert
The line-up for London’s Olympic Opening Ceremony Celebration Concert was announced this morning. Snow Patrol, Stereophonics, Duran Duran and Paolo Nutini will headline the concert in Hyde Park on 27 July. As well as seeing some of the UK’s biggest …
Read more...26 Apr
2012
2012
London 2012 Festival: Full Programme Revealed
This summer’s London 2012 Festival will feature acrobats on London landmarks, an inflatable Stonehenge and an appearance by Wallace and Gromit at The Proms. The full programme for the 12-week festival was unveiled this morning. Highlights include: A full-scale …
Read more...29 Feb
2012
2012
Democratic Republic of Congo in London: Baloji at Village Underground
Searching for Congolese culture for our World in London challenge, we came across rising Congolese-Belgian star Baloji. Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo and raised in Belgium, Baloji combines rap and hip-hop with Congolese rhumba to create a unique …
Read more...3 Feb
2012
2012
Jordan in London: Pianist Tala Tutunji
Pianist Tala Tutunji is half Turkish and half Palestinian. She grew up in Jordan, studied in the UK, and now splits her time between Jordan and London. Her aspiration is to bring musicians together to transcend distance, borders and culture. Tutunji runs …
Read more...9 Jan
2012
2012
Malawi in London: Lake of Stars Festival
Linking music venues across East London and the small east African nation, Lake of Stars Malawi International Arts Festival is a festival like no other. Held every September on the shores of Lake Malawi, the event brings together musicians, artists …
Read more...22 Dec
2011
2011
El Salvador in London: Musician Henry Bran
Singer-songwriter Henry Bran was born in El Salvador but has lived in London since the 1980s. Here he is performing at London’s Bolivar Hall in 2010.
Read more...17 Dec
2011
2011
Win! Day 17: Tickets to Aida at the Royal Albert Hall and a Stay at The Waldorf Hilton
Can you picture yourself attending the opening night of Aida at the Royal Albert Hall, and then heading back to the famous Waldorf hotel for the night? If you fancy a luxurious weekend of culture in London, enter today’s Christmas …
Read more...7 Dec
2011
2011
Bandstand Busking in Shoreditch
Despite the Baltic conditions last Sunday, the Victorian bandstand in Arnold Circus, E2 was surrounded by music lovers assembled for the last Bandstand Busking gig of the year. Founded in 2008, Bandstand Busking hopes to breathe new life into London’s …
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