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Davóne Tines revives radical composer Julius Eastman

American vocalist Davóne Tines delivers a powerful homage to forgotten composer Julius Eastman at London's Barbican Hall, reclaiming the legacy of a musical maverick whose work defied categorization.

Pete Hegseth: Fit despite high body fat in Army Guard

Fox News presenter Pete Hegseth reveals his surprising National Guard fitness test results, maintaining military readiness despite body fat percentage that would typically disqualify soldiers. Discover the military's body composition standards and the deb

Sagarika Sundaram's Hypnotic Art Takes London

Experience the mesmerising world of Sagarika Sundaram as her acclaimed solo exhibition arrives in London, showcasing textile art that challenges perceptions of identity and tradition.

AI Composes Classical Music in BBC Radio 3 First

Groundbreaking BBC Radio 3 project fuses artificial intelligence with classical composition, featuring world premiere by Tarik O'Regan that challenges our understanding of musical creativity.

Arvo Pärt's 90th: Spiritual Magic at Barbican

Experience the mesmerising 90th birthday celebration of Estonian composer Arvo Pärt, as Tonu Kaljuste leads a spiritual journey through his iconic tintinnabuli works at Barbican Hall.

Nordic Noir review: A severed head that haunts

The Royal Academy's chilling Nordic Noir exhibition delivers a powerful punch with its centrepiece - a severed head sculpture that explores the darkest corners of Scandinavian art and storytelling.

TS Eliot Poetry Prize 2025 Shortlist Announced

The ten-strong shortlist for the 2025 TS Eliot Prize features celebrated poets like Tom Paulin and Sarah Howe, showcasing the vibrant diversity of contemporary British poetry in one of literature's most anticipated competitions.

Lisa Herfeldt's Sinister Silicon Gun Sculptures

German artist Lisa Herfeldt creates hyper-realistic silicone gun sculptures that blur the line between object and organism, provoking questions about violence and sentience in everyday objects.

Gilbert & George's explosive new London exhibition

The legendary artistic duo Gilbert & George return with their most provocative exhibition yet at White Cube Bermondsey, confronting contemporary social issues through their signature vibrant aesthetic.

Opera North's groundbreaking Handel-dance fusion

Opera North's revolutionary production of Handel's 'Susanna' merges 18th-century oratorio with Phoenix Dance Theatre's powerful contemporary choreography in a stunning exploration of gender politics and power dynamics that feels remarkably current.

Gaza Poet: 'My Poems Are Part of My Flesh'

Exclusive interview with Palestinian poet Batool Abu Akleen reveals how she continues to write amidst the devastation of Gaza, transforming trauma into powerful verse that bears witness to her people's struggle.

Chatsworth's 'woke' art row over trigger warnings

The prestigious Chatsworth Estate, famed as Mr Darcy's Pemberley in Pride and Prejudice, faces accusations of 'wokery' after installing content warnings for its art collection, including works by Michael Craig-Martin and acquired through slavery-era wealt

Bushra El-Turk's Oum: A Son's Musical Quest in London

Discover how Bushra El-Turk's deeply personal opera 'Oum: A Son's Quest for His Mother' combines Middle Eastern traditions with contemporary classical music in a stunning London production that explores family, identity and cultural heritage.

Gilbert & George's Egyptian Art & Abramović's Epic in London

Explore London's electrifying art scene with Gilbert & George's Ancient Egypt exhibition at White Cube and Marina Abramović's provocative performance at the Royal Academy. Your essential guide to the capital's cultural highlights.

Hockney's iPad Yorkshire drawings at auction

Discover how the legendary artist David Hockney embraced digital technology to create stunning iPad artworks celebrating the Yorkshire countryside, now available for collectors.

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