On Monday 16th June, I had the privilege of witnessing a rising star cement his place in modern music history. The setting: O2 Academy Brixton. The event: the official London launch ofAmerican Heart, the long-anticipated debut album from American singer-songwriter Benson Boone.
Boone, whose career took off after his standout appearance onAmerican Idol(where he withdrew early to…
Monday 9 June 2025 was no ordinary Monday. In the heart of Bloomsbury, at 48 Doughty Street – the only surviving London home of Charles Dickens – history came alive in the most extraordinary way as the Charles Dickens Museum marked its 100th birthday. Even more poignantly, the day also commemorated 155 years since the passing of the great author himself.
To celebrate the centenary, the…
Last night’s performance by Lela Soto at the Flamenco Festival 2025 was spellbinding – a searing, traditional flamenco experience that reached deep into the soul and refused to let go.
Presented at Sadler’s Wells,El fuego que llevo dentro(“The Fire I Carry Within”) is more than a debut album – it’s a visceral, emotionally-charged tribute to the extraordinary…
Tired of the Same Old Playlists? Finding new music can feel like a chore. The charts are full of the same voices. Your algorithm keeps pushing artists you’ve already skipped. And the more you scroll, the less you discover. But there are ways to shake things up. Especially if you live in a city with real music culture, like the one we’re focused on here. From underground venues to open mic…
Flamenco Festival has returned to London as one of the world’s leading platforms for flamenco. Over the past two decades, it has showcased both legendary artists and emerging talents, offering space for new generations of dancers, musicians, and singers to step onto the international stage. Since its founding, Flamenco Festival London has welcomed over 300,000 audience members across more than…
A stone’s throw from the Trafalgar Theatre,Colonel Saab offers one of London’s most captivating pre-theatre Indian dining experiences – a lush and sensory journey through India’s rich culinary landscape, now cleverly intertwined with a touch of 90s Hollywood whimsy. To mark the arrival of Clueless: The Musical in the West End, Colonel Saab has launched a limited-edition…
“As if!” – the immortal catchphrase that once dominated teenage vernacular is back, this time reborn on the West End stage.Clueless: The Musical, the bright, breezy adaptation of the 1995 cult classic film starring Alicia Silverstone and a baby-faced Paul Rudd, has landed in London’s Trafalgar Theatre – and it’s serving up a heavy dose of Valley Girl nostalgia with a side of…
For London families looking to combine an exciting day out with a satisfying, flavour-packed meal, Banana Tree at the O2 Arena offers a compelling culinary stop. Situated next to the entrance of the iconic dome itself, this vibrant eatery delivers Pan-Asian fusion cuisine in an urban-industrial setting that’s both welcoming and full of energy.
This was our second visit to Banana Tree, and once…
When it comes to your child’s development in football, it’s common to think that the best academies are always miles away. Sure, there are a few famous academies dotted around the country, but what if the best decision wasn’t to go to one that’s miles away? What if it was around the corner? For many families, choosing a local football academy turns out to be the smarter, more balanced…
Get ready for an unforgettable theatrical experience as Celtic Throne – Psalter of Ireland embarks on its debut UK tour in June and July 2025, fusing traditional Irish dance, cinematic storytelling, and a breathtaking musical score into one ground-breaking performance.
From the creators behind some of the world’s top Irish dance talent – mentored by eight-time World Champion John Carey…
