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Royal Albert Hall Will Host First Season of Late Night Jazz For 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2026

The Royal Albert Hall has unveiled the line-up for its first season of the popular Late Night Jazz series for 2026, with 11 shows running from January through to April.

PLANET OMAR World Premiere And More Set for The Unicorn Theatre 2025�"26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2025

The Unicorn Theatre has announced the latest installment of its 2025–26 season, continuing its mission to create transformative theatre for children of all ages. Running from March through June 2026.

The BRIT Awards Will Move to Manchester For First Time
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2025

The iconic celebration of British music is set to electrify Manchester's Co-op Live in 2026 and 2027, marking a bold new chapter for the legendary event, after nearly five decades in London.

Storyhouse Launches Half Term Festival
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2024

Michael Rosen, TV doctor Ranj Singh and author and illustrator Clara Vulliamy are set to appear at the Wayword Festival when it returns to Storyhouse this autumn.

Marisha Wallace and Tommy Blaize Join Festive Concerts at The Southbank Centre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2023

Marisha Wallace and Tommy Blaize have joined the Festive Concerts at the Southbank Centre line-up. Learn more about the performances and find out how to get tickets here!

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!

Craig David and Beverley Knight Confirmed for Windrush 75 Celebration at Royal Albert Hall
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 17, 2023

Craig David and Beverley Knight are among the very special guests confirmed for a night of celebration to mark 75 years since Windrush. The event at the Royal Albert Hall on 9 June is being curated and hosted by Trevor Nelson.

YolanDa Brown and Rob Madge Join LOVE IN MIND Concert at the Southbank Centre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2023

Award-winning saxophonist YolanDa Brown OBE DL has been announced as the host of the Love In Mind concert taking place on 30th April at the Southbank Centre to launch the Harvey Parker Trust, a new charity supporting the mental health and well-being of young creatives.

Donmar Warehouse Announces Four New Members On The Board Of Trustees
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2022

Donmar Warehouse Chair Adam Kenwright has announced four new members joining the Board of Trustees. Professor Hannah Thompson, Jonathan Kanagasooriam, Neil Blair and Sarah Carson join Adam Kenwright, Antonia Romeo, Gerard Lemos CMG, Jonathan Smith, June Sarpong OBE, Lucian Msamati, Susan Boster, Tessa Ross CBE, Tiina Lee and William Eccleshare on the Donmar's Board.

Applications Open For The 2021 The Drake YolanDa Award For Emerging Young Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2021

Award winning saxophonist and broadcaster YolanDa Brown teams up once again with entreprenuer and philanthropist James JP Drake, to launch the 2021 Drake YolanDa award: a music prize presented to emerging artists between ages 16-30.

Full Line-up Announced For The Cambridge Club Festival 2021
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2021

Having quickly established itself as one of the most loved boutique family festivals in the country, The Cambridge Club is gearing up to ensure this year's festival is one to remember – by scaling the event to a full weekend and expanding the arts and entertainment on offer.

Jazz Musicians Come Together For Give A Gig
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2018

Brass Funkeys, Jocee, Ollie Howell and the National Youth Orchestra have all announced they will be supporting this year's Give a Gig Week with exclusive shows across London. In addition, YolanDa Brown, Chair of Youth Music, will be supporting Give a Gig Week via a show in Sydney. Give a Gig Week is Youth Music's flagship fundraising initiative, Youth Music supports 350 music-making projects across the country for children and young people experiencing challenging circumstances.

Kerry Ellis and Matt Cardle in Concert at The Apex this Summer
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2017

This summer will see two of the most powerful and award-winning voices of this century appear in concert together for the very first time. Kerry Ellis and Matt Cardlewill take to the stage at The Apex, Bury St. Edmunds for an epic evening of entertainment, for one-night only.

Sky 3D & Sky Arts to Broadcast PRINCE'S TRUST ROCK GALA 2011, 12/25
by BWW News Desk - Dec 25, 2011

Sky 3D & Sky Arts will broadcast the live recording of this year's Prince's Trust Rock Gala, supported by Novae. Boy George, The Feeling and Pete Townshend are among the artists on board to rock the Royal Albert Hall on 23 November. The concert is one of the most important fundraisers in The Prince's Trust calendar and will premiere on Sky Arts 1 and Sky 3D on Christmas Day at 9pm.

Sky 3D & Sky Arts to Broadcast PRINCE'S TRUST ROCK GALA 2011, 12/25
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 3, 2011

Sky 3D & Sky Arts will broadcast the live recording of this year's Prince's Trust Rock Gala, supported by Novae. Boy George, The Feeling and Pete Townshend are among the artists on board to rock the Royal Albert Hall on 23 November. The concert is one of the most important fundraisers in The Prince's Trust calendar and will premiere on Sky Arts 1 and Sky 3D on Christmas Day at 9pm.

VAGINA MONOLOGUES, Improv, Gospel Set For Hackney Empire 09
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 20, 2009

Hackney Empire Theater & Studio Theatre April Listings The Vagina Monologues 2 - 4 April Thursday 2 April 8:00 pm

Hackney Empire Theater Announces Upcoming Events And Shows
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 10, 2009

Heres whats coming up at HACKNEY EMPIRE THEATRE & Studio Theatre Anansi and The Magic Mirror 19 February - 7 March Venue: Hackney Empire Theatre The naughty spider-man is brought to life in a fun-packed family show by the famous Talawa Theatre Company. Bring all your peeps to laugh and learn from Anansi's antics! Starring Kat as Anansi