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Music
After the pandemic years, audience are more appreciative of intimate musical experiences than ever

After the pandemic years, audience are more appreciative of intimate musical experiences than ever
The Aurora Orchestra has been playing in an immersive way for several years now, giving listeners an unforgettable, up-close experience
‘This country is run by idiots and fools’: Paul Weller on politics, God and the state of everything

‘This country is run by idiots and fools’: Paul Weller on politics, God and the state of everything
This is what happens to a local economy when Taylor Swift comes to town

This is what happens to a local economy when Taylor Swift comes to town
Top Stories
How the UK’s jazz explosion led to a rebirth of cool
How the UK’s jazz explosion led to a rebirth of cool
Paul Weller: ‘Keir Starmer’s just a slightly softer version of the Tory party, isn’t he?’
Paul Weller: ‘Keir Starmer’s just a slightly softer version of the Tory party, isn’t he?’
Interviews
‘This country is run by idiots and fools’: Paul Weller on politics, God and the state of everything

‘This country is run by idiots and fools’: Paul Weller on politics, God and the state of everything
Paul Weller: ‘Keir Starmer’s just a slightly softer version of the Tory party, isn’t he?’

Paul Weller: ‘Keir Starmer’s just a slightly softer version of the Tory party, isn’t he?’
Bikini Kill star and riot grrrl legend Kathleen Hanna: ‘I’d ask my younger self why she was doing meth’

Bikini Kill star and riot grrrl legend Kathleen Hanna: ‘I’d ask my younger self why she was doing meth’
Bob Vylan: ‘Is it OK for me to cry? As a man you can feel there’s not space to be vulnerable’

Bob Vylan: ‘Is it OK for me to cry? As a man you can feel there’s not space to be vulnerable’
Classical music
After the pandemic years, audience are more appreciative of intimate musical experiences than ever

After the pandemic years, audience are more appreciative of intimate musical experiences than ever
Purists might baulk, but Sam Smith headlining BBC Proms opens a pathway to classical music

Purists might baulk, but Sam Smith headlining BBC Proms opens a pathway to classical music
Jingoism of Rule, Britannia! has long felt shameful. Is it finally time for BBC Proms to axe it?

Jingoism of Rule, Britannia! has long felt shameful. Is it finally time for BBC Proms to axe it?
How a swanky London townhouse links composer Handel with Jimi Hendrix

How a swanky London townhouse links composer Handel with Jimi Hendrix
Jazz
How the UK’s jazz explosion led to a rebirth of cool

How the UK’s jazz explosion led to a rebirth of cool
Soweto Kinch on ripping up the jazz rulebook and how his new BBC show is building community

Soweto Kinch on ripping up the jazz rulebook and how his new BBC show is building community
How the world finally caught up with music pioneer Alice Coltrane

How the world finally caught up with music pioneer Alice Coltrane
Composer Cassie Kinoshi: ‘Understanding one’s own mental health is of utmost importance to me’

Composer Cassie Kinoshi: ‘Understanding one’s own mental health is of utmost importance to me’
The Music That Made Me
Jason Donovan on how Kylie inspired his pop career and Joseph opened the door to the stage

Jason Donovan on how Kylie inspired his pop career and Joseph opened the door to the stage
Five Star’s Deniece Pearson: ‘I kissed Smokey Robinson’s lips off’

Five Star’s Deniece Pearson: ‘I kissed Smokey Robinson’s lips off’
The Cure’s Lol Tolhurst: ‘I’m making a playlist for my funeral. It’s about five hours’ worth’

The Cure’s Lol Tolhurst: ‘I’m making a playlist for my funeral. It’s about five hours’ worth’
David Duchovny: ‘I dare you not to be moved by Puff, the Magic Dragon’
