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If the Notre-Dame Cathedral is the sturdy, stone heart of Paris, the Sainte-Chapelle is its shimmering, transcendent soul. Tucked away within the courtyard of the Palais de Justice on the Île de la Cité, this Gothic masterpiece doesn't just catch the light, it swallows it and transforms it into a living kaleidoscope. The history of Sainte-Chapelle is a tale of ultimate devotion and medieval prestige. In the 1240s, King Louis IX, who would later become Saint Louis, purchased w

American Express presents Roundhay Festival, the newest addition to Leeds, UK’s 2026 summer cultural calendar, is excited to announce special guests, Los Tucanes de Tijuana, who will join Pitbull on Friday 3 July The announcement lands on Cinco de Mayo, marking the addition of one of Mexico’s most culturally influential bands to Pitbull’s first-ever Leeds headline show. Los Tucanes join previously announced Jason Derulo, Tinie Tempah and Lil Jon with more acts to be unveiled

Photo Credit: Stephen Cobb What do you get when you mix over nine thousand Geordies and two of the biggest names in dance music from the last few decades? Great question. You get one of the best nights of live music I’ve ever experienced with The Prodigy and Carl Cox taking over the Utilita Arena in Newcastle for an evening of face melting dance music for the last show on their tour run of UK Arenas. Opening the show was the absolute dance music titan and hailed as one of the

"I don’t know where I’m going from here, but I promise it won’t be boring." If David Bowie were to step into Lightroom London today, he would find himself in the only structure on Earth capable of holding his infinite imagination. Lightroom isn’t just a gallery; it is a shimmering, four-story "Moonage Daydream" where the thin white lines of reality are blurred into a spectacular immersive symphony. Walking into the King’s Cross space feels like descending into the master tape

Oxford rock band South Arcade are back with their new single Superman, which features genre-blending guitars and angry lyricism calling back to the rage anthems of the 2000s. The band explain how this song is a continuation of their Y2K inspired sound, featuring a mix of bright, ‘glitchy’ production and ‘punchy alt-rock energy.’ The accompanying music video, directed by DOGBRAIN, features the band in an American diner and performing in the middle of a boxing ring surrounded

There’s something unmistakably different about Alicja this time around. Not just the confidence in her voice, or the quiet certainty in her words—but the sense that this moment has been earned through years of persistence, reinvention, and hard-won self-belief. Now set to represent Poland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, Alicja arrives not as a newcomer, but as an artist who has fought to stand exactly where she is. “It’s been a long journey to get there, to be

From the rugged, isolated fjords of Norway to the high-energy stages of the Hollywood Bowl, Sam Westhoff aka Haffway today is currently living through what can only be described as a creative metamorphosis. Once on the verge of walking away from the industry entirely to pursue a quiet life in Oklahoma, he is now the go-to collaborator for some of folk-pop’s most formidable names, including Dermot Kennedy and Noah Kahan. But while his fingerprints are all over the charts, his

As May edges closer and the British weather dares to behave, there’s a familiar buzz in the air, festival season is about to kick off. And in 2026, few events signal that moment quite like Slam Dunk Festival’s 20th anniversary—a landmark edition that feels bigger, heavier, and more nostalgic than ever. Returning to Hatfield Park and Temple Newsam across the late May bank holiday weekend, Slam Dunk has long been the UK’s definitive one-day pilgrimage for pop-punk, emo and hard

The biopic landscape is currently dominated by legends, and none loom larger than the King of Pop. In this head-to-head review, we break down Michael from two distinct perspectives. While one of us found the spectacle quite great, the other felt the narrative got lost in the limelight. We caught this screening in last weekend and here below our thought: The Staff Writer’s Verdict: A Costly Concert Rating: 4/10 There is no denying the technical prowess on display, but as a fil

Rating: ★★☆☆☆ Released: 26th March 2026 Available: Netflix "Something living, something dead, something stolen, something red". The latest Netlifx phenomenon hit screens last month and left viewers across the globe divided. Created by Haley Z. Boston, the brain behind New Cherry Flavor and produced by Stranger Things creators, the Duffer brothers - Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen follows five consecutive days with engaged couple Rachel Harkin (Camila Monroe) and Nicky C

“An innocent child is best, their body lasts longer - but any living human will do” Lee Cronins The Mummy: ★★★☆☆ Released: 17th April, 2026 Stream: Cinemas From the iconic production house Blumhouse and horror connoisseur James Wan, Lee Cronin takes a spin on a classic, reinventing ‘The Mummy’ universe and guides us through a twisted tale of horror, gore and lore. If you were hoping for a tomb raiding adventure, you’re in for a shock. For this reimagined version of ‘The Mummy

House of Cards is the mark of a highly anticipated return of The Amity Affliction with new music. Following their last release being a Redux version of their 2014 Album “Let the Ocean Take Me” in 2024, and then before that, their album “Not Without My Ghosts” in 2023. Produced by the bands massively talented guitarist, Dan Brown and mixed by Sam Bassal who has worked with the likes of Thornhill and Bloom – House of Cards was always set to blow the roof off. VIDA NUEVA Hairs s

The curtains rose last night at the Shaftesbury Theatre to a sight that felt like a fever dream: a gritty, trash-strewn New York street where the residents are a chaotic mix of humans and monsters. For the uninitiated, Avenue Q is the "Anti-Sesame Street", a coming-of-age story for adults who realized that life isn't actually a series of catchy songs about the alphabet, but rather a series of mounting bills and existential dread. The story follows Princeton , a bright-eyed co

Having first dubbed him a Rising Global Superstar when we discovered Will Brown a couple of years ago, we were absolutely thrilled when the news landed in our inbox — he’s back, and he’s brought fresh new music with him. His debut EP, Welcome To Brownsville, drops on 17th April 2026. ​ With the EP release on the horizon and a special showcase at Middle Eight in London this week, we sat down with Will for a long overdue catch-up. ​ How has life been treating you these past 24

The wait is officially over. BST Hyde Park, indisputably one of the best festivals in London, is back to reclaim its crown as the beating heart of the city's summer season. What began as a concert series has evolved into THE essential date in the diary for hundreds of thousands of fans worldwide. For three sun-drenched weekends this June and July, the iconic Royal Park will transform into a world-class stage, blending legendary heritage with the biggest chart-toppers of today

Credit: CEO and Artistic Director, Marcus Davey Having been at the helm of the Roundhouse for 27 years, CEO and Artistic Director Marcus Davey has dedicated his tenure to ensuring that the Roundhouse is far more than bricks and mortar — it is a place that genuinely invests in the creative futures of young people. ​ The Three Sixty Festival is just one of many examples of the profound impact that emerges when young people are given the encouragement and vital support they need

Photo by Chris Bishop This week, we sat down for the stage adaptation of the iconic psychological thriller Single White Female at Richmond Theatre. There is always a certain level of trepidation when a beloved 90s cult classic is brought to the stage, how do you translate that cinematic sense into a live performance? Fortunately, the production manages to carve out its own identity, delivering a tense exploration of identity and isolation that feels remarkably relevant for to

Words and Photos by Adam Kennedy Mancunian indie rock legends James have had a long and successful career in the music industry. The band has a repertoire with more hits than a boxer’s punching bag, and a back catalogue that keeps their fans coming back with each and every tour. James at the Utilita Arena Newcastle - Photo: © Adam Kennedy And whilst most touring bands will play it safe and create a tried-and-tested setlist that, other than the occasional track, will remain th

If London is the frantic older sibling, Bristol is the creative middle child and effortlessly cool, fiercely independent, and constantly evolving. From the graffiti-lined streets of Stokes Croft to the polished charm of Clifton, 24 hours here feels like a proper escape, even if you’re only 100 miles from the capital. The Journey: Paddington to Temple Meads with GWR The transition from London to Bristol is remarkably seamless. Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a high-freque

Welcome To Screen Manchester: Where Creative Journeys Are Born Breaking into the Film & Television Industry has never been an easy journey except for a very lucky few who were born with the right connections. Not everyone however is gifted a metaphoric silver spoon and a key to red carpets littered with award ceremonies and movie stars. Reality is somewhat less glamorous and as the Industry changes shape at breakneck speed it has never been more important for everyone and