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‘Reopen these youth clubs’: Ezra Collective’s Femi Koleoso on nurturing young artistic talent

Drummer and band leader used Brits awards stage to spotlight clubs that help musicians like himself to thrive

The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2025

Glastonbury 2025: the 1975, Neil Young and Olivia Rodrigo to headline

Charli xcx, the Prodigy and Loyle Carner will headline the Other stage, with first-time sets from Alanis Morissette, Doechii and En Vogue

The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2025

The Brit Awards are no longer a closed shop of unchallenging big-sellers

3/5 If any state-of-the-industry insight emerges tonight, it’s one of struggle, of hollowing out, of ladders raised

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2025

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Ezra Collective and Jorja Smith added to BRITs lineup after Shaboozey pulled out

Ezra Collective and Jorja Smith will now take to the stage at this weekend's BRIT Awards.

BANG Premier · Feb 27, 2025

Charli XCX versus The Beatles: who will win at The Brits – and who should win

The Brit Award nominations are out and it looks set to be Charli XCX’s year... but should it be? In a year when, well, The Beatles had a single out. Martin Robinson gives his verdict

Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2025

Charli xcx leads male-dominated Brit awards nominations – with first Beatles nod since 1977

Brat scores the British pop star five nominations, while male acts make up 53% of the overall field and mixed acts 12%

The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2025

Myles Smith found out about BRITs Rising Star nomination while on IV drip after boozy night out with Lewis Capaldi

Myles Smith has recalled the "surreal" moment he learned about his nomination for the BRITs' Rising Star award.

BANG Premier · Jan 10, 2025

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Mobo Awards 2025: Jorja Smith and Central Cee lead nominees - see the full list

West London rapper Central Cee has not yet released his debut album but could become the first musician to win best male artist three times

Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2024

Bob Vylan. Alt Blk Era, Kid Bookie, Spider among nominees for Best Alternative Music Act at MOBO Awards 2025

Native James and Hak Baker complete the nominations in the Best Alternative Music Act category at the 2025 MOBO Awards, to be staged in Newcastle on February 18

Louder · Dec 4, 2024

MOBO Awards 2025 nominations announced with Ghetts, Jorja Smith, and Beyonce leading

Event celebrating Black music and culture has been running since 1996

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024

Jorja Smith and Cleo Sol lead nominees for MOBO Awards 2025

The MOBO Awards 2025 will take place in Newcastle on February 18.

BANG Premier · Dec 4, 2024

SXSW Sydney: now in its second year, has the festival found its feet?

The weeklong behemoth relishes its contradictions: punk gigs in front of sponsor logos; toilet paper pop-ups and Taiwanese pop stars; industry legends and new fans

The Guardian - AU · Oct 21, 2024

Jorja Smith, Neneh Cherry, Sampha and more win big at AIM Awards 2024

Jorja Smith, Neneh Cherry and Sampha were among the talent honoured at this year's AIM Awards.

BANG Premier · Oct 18, 2024

SXSW Sydney 2024 Has Arrived So Here’s A Guide To The Best Events To Avoid Being Burned By FOMO

From live performances to movie screenings to panels and seminars, it's gonna be a jam-packed week full of unmissable experiences!

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 14, 2024

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Louder · Sep 1, 2024

From Oppenheimer to The Mandalorian, Childish Gambino to Vampire Weekend and more: 10 of the best by Oscar-winning producer and composer Ludwig Göransson

In celebration of the film score supremo and pop polymath’s 40th birthday, we celebrate his finest moments

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2024

Ravyn Lenae, genius of melody: ‘What’s left out of love songs is the growth on the other side of a breakup’

Admired by SZA, Steve Lacy and more, the 25-year-old is writing one perfect pop song after another – while contending with an absent father, self-doubt and an industry that undermines Black women

The Guardian - UK · Mar 11, 2024

‘I was cancelled’: Beverley Knight on gay rights, race and her West End renaissance

As a chart-topping singer in the ultra-controlled pop landscape of the 00s, she refused to be sexy, spoke out about Aids and was staunchly pro-Labour. Now, she’s one of theatre’s biggest stars – and ready to get the Tories out

GoodToKnow · Jan 4, 2024

14-year-olds are most open to life-changing advice, according to new research - here are 7 quotes for teens from some of the most inspiring names in the UK

Amazon and The Prince's Trust have teamed up to inspire young people

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Evening Standard · Jan 3, 2024

Jorja Smith backs Prince's Trust to offer advice to youngsters

The stars are supporting The Prince's Trust

Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2023

Christmas 2024: Twenty-five fun and easy (ish!) questions and answers for friends and families

Needing a break from work or looking to entertain your family? We've got you

Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2023

The best (and the worst) Christmas singles of 2023: from Jorja Smith to Jason Derulo

If you fancy a break from Wham! we've got you covered...

The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2023

Little Simz and Stormzy top 2024 Mobo award nominations

Rappers each have four nominations, with Raye, Central Cee, J Hus and PinkPantheress following with three

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2023

TV tonight: Jools Holland returns with fresh musical goodness

Jorja Smith, the National and Say She She are among Jools’s guests. Plus, the recent female icons of the rap game are celebrated. Here’s what to watch this evening.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2023

Jorja Smith review – high art from the woman in black

The R&B queen looks inward and means business in this strong showcase of her new album – though the good-time girl still makes an appearance

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023

Black History Month 2023: The Independent playlist starring Stormzy, Joan Armatrading and Little Simz

The Independent celebrates musical pioneers including Millie Small, Tricky, Roots Manuva and Tippa Irie, rappers Kano, Stormzy and Little Simz, and vocal talents such as Shirley Bassey, Emeli Sande and Michael Kiwanuka

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