★★★ The BFI Flare Festival isn’t normally a place you’d expect to find mainstream pop stars. This annual showcasing of LGBTQ+ cinema is normally an
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REVIEW: Halestorm’s electrifying return to London
Halestorm is regarded as one of the greatest modern hard rock bands working today, with an incredibly devoted fan-base that were ecstatic to see them finally return to London to a packed Shepherds Bush Theatre.
REVIEW: Slash’s fourth solo album is his grittiest in decades
If you are looking for a loud rock n’ roll performance filled with adrenaline, energy and attitude, Slash’s fourth solo album 4 is certainly worth listening to.
Music for Mental Health: Local artists perform in Kingston in aid of Mind charity
Local charity Mind in Kingston hosted a music stall on Sunday at Kingston Ancient Market Place, part of a fortnight of events to mark World Mental Health
UK music industry negatively impacted by Coronavirus
The music industry has suffered as the pandemic saw cancellations of live performances and the closure of venues.
Music: The best albums of 2020
It has been a strange year for the world and it has been no different for the music industry. However, the tough times still gave us some great music.
10 female music artists who have defined 2020
Artists have persisted through this challenging year. Here is a list of the top 10 female artists who have been succeeding throughout this testing year.
Survey shows how little musicians earn from streaming platforms
Research released this week has revealed how little income musicians get from streaming services. The survey, carried out by the Musicians’ Union (MU) and The Ivors Academy, showed that 82 per cent of respondents earned less than £200 a year from streaming, despite the fact that some had millions of plays.
A look back at the top songs of 2020
This year has not exactly been the best year for, well, anything really. However, the music industry, despite everything, has had artists producing some incredible songs to lift our spirits.
COMMENT: Stop arguing about the lyrics in Fairytale of New York. Just remove the slurs
Britain has many traditions around Christmas. Turkey and pigs in blankets for dinner, the John Lewis advert and having a drink before midday on Christmas Day are all things synonymous with this time of year.