Cassie Kinoshi

Guy Garvey, Carl Palmer, Gruff Rhys and Weyes Blood Will Make BBC PROMS Debut
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026

The BBC Proms will feature debut appearances from Elbow's Guy Garvey, ELP drummer Carl Palmer, Super Furry Animals' Gruff Rhys, and Weyes Blood, alongside a first-ever Prog Rock Prom and regional concerts across the UK.

BALLETBOYZ, CIRCUS ZAMBIA, and More Set For LATITUDE FESTIVAL
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026

Latitude Festival's 20th anniversary arts programme will feature BalletBoyz's 25th anniversary production, the UK debut of Circus Zambia's AFRONAUTS, and new works from The Place and more at Henham Park.

Arts Foundation Reveals Winners Of £115,000 Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026

The Arts Foundation has revealed the five recipients of The Arts Foundation Futures Awards at an Awards Ceremony at Kings Place, London. The Awards support the UK's most promising artists and creatives at a pivotal moment in their career.

BALLETBOYZ: STILL POINTLESS Will Embark on 2026 UK Tour Celebrating 25 Years
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2026

25 years after Michael Nunn and William Trevitt's debut performance Pointless at the Roundhouse, pioneering dance company BalletBoyz will return to the stage. Learn mroe here!

Marisha Wallace, Toby Gad & More to Perform in NUTCRACKER NIGHTS at The Tuff Nutt Jazz Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2023

Experience exclusive live music sessions at The Tuff Nutt Jazz Club after performances of Nutcracker at Southbank Centre. Featuring Emma Rawicz, David Preston, Gabrielle Brooks, and more. Don't miss this unforgettable encore to the critically acclaimed Nutcracker. Tickets on sale now.

Black Friday Deals: Save up to 55% on NUTCRACKER at The Tuff Nutt Jazz Club
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 10, 2023

Diving into the glittering winter wonderland head on, McOnie Company dancers perform to Tchaikovsky’s world famous score, reimagined for an onstage Jazz band by multi-award winning jazz artist Cassie Kinoshi.

Review: NUTCRACKER, Tuff Nutt Jazz Club, Southbank Centre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 6, 2023

Every Christmas we are promised a 'new take' on either Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker and Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Often these are changed for change's sake, but in Drew McOnie's new take on the iconic ballet, we have a joyful, fresh and vibrant production, with a subtle message of acceptance and love.

Philharmonia Orchestra Reveals Second Half Of The 2023/24 London Season, Under Principal Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2023

The Philharmonia Orchestra has announced the second half of its season as Resident Orchestra at London's Southbank Centre. The full orchestra of 80+ musicians will be joined in the Royal Festival Hall by Featured Artists Julia Bullock and Nicola Benedetti, alongside soloists Bruce Liu, Isabelle Faust, Alexandre Kantorow and more.

Southbank Centre Reveals Classical Music Spring/Summer 24 Programme
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2023

The Southbank Centre and its family of Resident Orchestras today announce its Classical Music Spring/Summer 2024 programme.

Exclusive Live Music Sessions Set For NUTCRACKER NIGHTS at The Tuff Nutt Jazz Club, Southbank Centre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2023

The first ten Nutcracker Nights have been announced at the Tuff Nutt Jazz Club, featuring the brightest emerging jazz artists from Tomorrow’s Warriors and seasoned professionals Ben Brown, Marcio Philomena, Lulu Pierre and Ineza & Women’s Words, Sisters’ Stories.

Southbank Centre Reveals 2023 Winter Show Line-up
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2023

This Winter, the Southbank Centre presents a packed programme of exciting new shows for everyone to enjoy featuring a mix of family events, cabaret, dance, music and comedy. Learn more about the full lineup here!

BBC Young Composer 2023 Winners Announced
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 20, 2023

In March, the BBC invited young music-makers of all technical abilities, musical backgrounds and styles from across the UK to enter a composition for the BBC Young Composer competition. Applicants were required to submit their entry online, using any instruments and method of composing that suited them.

The McOnie Company's NUTCRACKER Premieres in November
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2023

The world premiere has been announced for The McOnie Company’s Nutcracker, directed and choreographed by Olivier Award winner Drew McOnie featuring Tchaikovsky’s world-famous score reimagined for an on stage jazz band by multi-award winning jazz artist Cassie Kinoshi. 

BalletBoyz Return With ENGLAND ON FIRE in November
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2023

Widely acclaimed dance pioneers, BalletBoyz return to the stage this winter with England on Fire at Sadler’s Wells for four nights only from Wednesday 8 - Saturday 11 November 2023, with a Press Night on 8 November 2023.

Cast Revealed For Talawa's Major New Production, RECOGNITION
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2023

The two lead cast members and the creative team has been announced for Recognition, Talawa Theatre Company's major new production opening this summer.  Talawa, the UK's outstanding Black theatre company, is presenting the premiere of Recognition at Fairfield Halls, as part of This Is Croydon, London Borough of Culture 2023.  Recognition is inspired by the remarkable life and works of dual-heritage Black classical composer, and Croydon resident, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. 

Talawa Announces 2023 Season, With New Show and Return of Talawa Stories
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2023

Talawa Theatre Company, the UK’s outstanding Black theatre company, has an exciting 2023 ahead, including new productions, community projects in Croydon and the return of Talawa Stories and Talawa Firsts. 

BBC Young Jazz Musician Returns In November 2022
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2022

The biennial celebration of the most talented up-and-coming musicians on the British jazz scene, BBC Young Jazz Musician 2022 reaches its climax with a live final at London's Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre on Saturday 19 November, when the five shortlisted finalists – aged 20 to 23 - showcase their talents accompanied by the acclaimed Nikki Yeoh's Infinitum trio.