Bill Bailey & Brian May Dazzle at Last Night of the Proms
A spectacular review of the 2025 Last Night of the Proms, where comedian Bill Bailey and Queen's Brian May delivered an unforgettable, genre-bending performance at the Royal Albert Hall.
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UK's Top Music Universities 2025: New Number One Revealed
The Guardian's 2025 league table uncovers a dramatic shift in the UK's music education landscape. Discover which institutions are now leading the pack for performance, composition, and music technology degrees.
The 10 Best TV Shows of 2024: Critics' Picks
Discover the definitive list of the top 10 television shows of 2024, as acclaimed by the UK's toughest critics. From gripping dramas to side-splitting comedies, find your next binge-worthy obsession right here.
King Princess on 'Girl Violence' & Her 1950s Music Revolution
Exclusive interview with Mikaela Strauss, the artist known as King Princess, as she unveils the profound personal stories and feminist themes driving her explosive new album 'Girl Violence' and its unique 1950s aesthetic.
Composer Rodion Shchedrin Dies Aged 92
The world mourns the loss of Russian composer and pianist Rodion Shchedrin, a colossal figure in 20th and 21st-century music whose innovative works bridged Soviet tradition and Western modernism.
Grace Dent Quits MasterChef Citing Hospitality Industry Strain
Award-winning food critic Grace Dent announces her departure from BBC's MasterChef, citing the immense strain on the UK's hospitality sector. Colleagues Anna Haugh and Gregg Wallace pay tribute to her impactful tenure.
Justin Bieber's 'Swag II': A Disjointed Comeback
Our deep dive into Justin Bieber's long-awaited 'Swag II' album finds a conflicted artist, delivering moments of pop genius amidst a sea of underwhelming filler and a lack of cohesive identity.
Tom Parker Bowles' Rave Review for West London's Perfect Burger
Renowned food critic Tom Parker Bowles delivers a glowing review of a simple yet sublime cheeseburger from a new west London restaurant, praising its perfection and quiet majesty in his latest culinary discovery.
Adès Mesmerises BBC Symphony Orchestra in Barbican Triumph
Read our exclusive review of Thomas Adès's captivating concert with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, where his own compositions held the audience in a trance at London's Barbican Centre.
Non-Profit Launches Festival To Save UK Live Music
A new non-profit collective, Voices for the Vanishing, launches a major festival to combat the crisis threatening UK grassroots music venues. Discover the urgent fight to save our cultural heartbeat.
CMAT Interview: Irish Singer's Creative Journey Revealed
Dive into an exclusive interview with rising Irish music sensation CMAT as she discusses her songwriting journey, creative influences, and the stories behind her acclaimed work in this captivating Guardian podcast episode.
Five Essential Reads: Netflix Algorithms & Deadly Reporting
Dive into The Guardian Australia's expertly curated selection of the week's most compelling stories. This weekend's essential reading list exposes deadly corporate secrets, decodes Netflix's viewing algorithms, celebrates a bullish food critic, and explor
Clean Bandit Star Quits Music for Property with Chancellor Wife
Exclusive: Neil Amin-Smith, the former Clean Bandit violinist and husband to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, reveals why he left the global music sensation to pursue a career in sustainable finance and property development.
Titanic Hagen Review: Fratti & Tosta's Ethereal Masterpiece
An in-depth review of the breathtaking new album 'Titanic Hagen' by Mabe Fratti and Héctor Tosta. Discover how this ambient masterpiece blends cello, electronics, and field recordings to create a profound sonic journey.
Julian Bliss: Masterful Lindberg & Aho Clarinet Concertos
Clarinet virtuoso Julian Bliss delivers an immaculate and thrilling performance of Magnus Lindberg and Kalevi Aho's demanding concertos on a landmark new album, setting a new benchmark for contemporary woodwind repertoire.
Esfahani's Revolutionary Bach on Harpsichord
Harpsichord virtuoso Mahan Esfahani delivers a breathtakingly original interpretation of Bach's 'The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1', challenging centuries of piano tradition with a recording of profound intellectual rigour and startling beauty.
Classical Music's Hidden Hand in Shaping Modern Pop
Elizabeth Alker's revelatory book, 'Everything We Do Is Music', uncovers the astonishing classical roots of pop icons from The Beatles to Taylor Swift, revealing a secret musical lineage that shaped a century of sound.
Beethoven's Tumultuous Final Years: Genius, Grief & Revolution
A groundbreaking new biography uncovers the profound personal tragedies and political turmoil that shaped Ludwig van Beethoven's revolutionary final works, revealing a man raging against his fate in 1820s Vienna.
Sammy Virji's Joyful Dance Music Conquers The World
Yorkshire-born electronic music producer Sammy Virji is taking the global dance scene by storm with his infectious, joyful house tracks. Discover how his optimistic sound provides a much-needed escape and why he's the name on everyone's lips.
Fakeminks' 'Sugar High': A Giddy Post-Punk Descent
Leeds-based post-punk outfit Fakeminks return with the frantic, sugar-crash anthem 'Sugar High', a highlight from The Guardian's best new tracks this week. Discover the raw energy and lyrical tension defining their sound.
Putin critic's UK asylum bid rejected, faces deportation
A prominent Russian anti-Putin activist has had his UK asylum claim rejected, leaving him in legal limbo and facing potential deportation. The Home Office decision raises questions about Britain's stance on Kremlin critics.
Tarantino's Final Film Hits London West End as Play First
Oscar-winning director Quentin Tarantino is bringing his final film project, 'The Movie Critic', to the London stage as a West End play before its cinematic release, marking a major theatrical event for 2025.
Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra's Defiant UK Tour Amidst War
An exclusive look at the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra's powerful UK tour. Musicians share their stories of defiance, art as resistance, and performing while their homeland endures war.
Ibiza Final Boss Signs Huge Five-Album Warner Music Deal
Rising dance music sensation Ibiza Final Boss secures a monumental five-album contract with Warner Music UK, following a fierce industry bidding war for his unique sound.
Tarantino's West End Debut: Movie Critic Adaptation in 2025
Oscar-winning filmmaker Quentin Tarantino announces his theatrical directorial debut with 'The Movie Critic' adaptation, premiering in London's West End in 2025 before potential Broadway transfer.
Food magazine ignites Double Bay restaurant war
A heated rivalry between two top Double Bay eateries escalates after a renowned food critic magazine publicly endorses one over the other, sparking debate among gourmands.
Film critic David Stratton dies at 85
Renowned film critic David Stratton has died at 85, with Australian PM Anthony Albanese among those paying heartfelt tributes to the cinematic icon.
Morlot's Ravel: A Masterful Orchestral Triumph
Ludovic Morlot and the Seattle Symphony deliver a breathtaking performance of Ravel's complete orchestral works, capturing the composer's genius with precision and passion.
David Stratton: Film critic remembered for love of cinema
Tributes pour in for the late David Stratton, celebrated film critic known for his profound love of cinema and unwavering dedication to truth in storytelling.
David Stratton: The critic who defined Australian cinema
A heartfelt tribute to David Stratton, the legendary film critic whose infectious passion for cinema left an indelible mark on Australia's cultural landscape.
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