Today, Diaspora Sounds, the boundary-pushing music and culture platform championing artists from the African and global Black diaspora, announces its biggest live show to date, set to take over at HERE at Outernet on Sunday 11 October 2026.

The upcoming London showcase will be headlined by Sona, Mista Silva, Kwamz & Flava, Esdee YFS, and Moelogo,bringing together some of the most exciting names shaping contemporary diaspora sounds. The night will also feature special guest appearances, continuing Diaspora Sounds tradition of surprise collaborations and high-impact moments.

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Chart-topping Canadian rapper, singer-songwriter and producer Nav announces his anticipated first European tour, OMW2 Europe. Presented by Live Nation, the tour kicks off Wednesday, April 29 in London, UK at O2 Academy Brixton before making stops in Paris, Cologne, Amsterdam and Berlin. The tour follows recent dates on the Travis Scott tour, Rolling Loud India, along with shows in  Tokyo, Delhi, Mumbai, Bangkok and Riyadh.

The announcement comes on the heels of a new single with Young Thug – “Trimski”, their first music together in over five years. Produced by Ty Gotem, Elementry, Rel with additional production from Rodrigo Barahona and co-written by Frost the track continues a creative partnership that dates back to the Perfect Timing era, when Thug was one of the first major artists to cosign Nav. Since then, they’ve linked on many records including “Boy Back,” “Spend It,” “No Debate” and most recently “Repercussions” from NAV’s 2020 album Emergency Tsunami. Inspired by Atlanta slang and culture, “Trimski” is Nav’s take on the word “trim” and also nods to Toronto slang, which often adds -ski to the end of various phrases. It can be defined as to be exceptionally well put.

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Following sold-out global runs and continued international acclaim, comedian and satirist Bassem Youssef returns to the UK this summer with his new stand-up show The Belly of the Beast, taking place at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 14 June 2026.

Tickets will be available via O2 Priority from 10am Wednesday 25 February, followed by Royal Albert Hall Members pre-sale from 10am Thursday 26 February, with general on sale opening 10am Friday 27 February via livenation.co.uk.

Widely recognised as the pioneering host of Al Bernameg, the Middle East’s first political satire show, Youssef rose to prominence during the Egyptian revolution when his short YouTube clips evolved into a television phenomenon reaching tens of millions of viewers weekly.

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The Neighbourhood drops (((((ultraSOUND)))))+, the highly anticipated deluxe edition of their recent album (((((ultraSOUND))))), via Warner Records today. The expanded edition deepens the sonic universe of the original album with five new tracks Start, Good Grief, Lulu, Red Flag, and Bed. (((((ultraSOUND)))))+ is available now on digital platforms as well as CD and vinyl, with track order varying by format. See full track list below. Listen to the deluxe album HERE. Order physical vinyl HERE.

The band has also announced additional dates for The Wourld Tour, which launches in March 2026 and spans North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Due to overwhelming demand, more than twenty new dates have been added, after nearly every show from the initial November 7 on-sale sold out within minutes. The expanded run includes stops across Scandinavia, Malaysia, and the United States, featuring iconic venues such as Barclays Center, OVO Arena Wembley, and an additional hometown date at the Kia Forum. The full list of updated tour dates is below.

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London Theatre Direct today announces that renowned theatre journalist Lyn Gardner will join the brand, sharing her expert recommendations and insight to help audiences discover the best of London theatre — from bold new fringe productions to major West End shows.

With decades of experience covering British theatre, from fringe venues to West End productions, Gardner is widely respected for championing new voices, bold storytelling and greater diversity across the theatre landscape. Previously writing for The Guardian and The Independent, and now associate editor of The Stage, she brings an informed perspective shaped by a lifelong passion for live performance.

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Today, global music collective Soulection and its founder Joe Kay have officially announced their 15th anniversary UK show, set to take place this summer at the brand new outdoor location Magazine Open–Air on the Greenwich Peninsula, London, on Sunday, 16 August 2026. The event will feature an immersive lineup of Soulection artists, DJs, and live performances, celebrating the community’s decade-and-a-half legacy of genre-bending sounds and innovative music.

Since its founding by Joe Kay in 2011 as an independent radio show, Soulection has grown into a worldwide creative hub for forward-thinking musicians, crate-digging DJs, and open-minded fans. Over the years, the collective has become synonymous with a borderless musical movement, bringing together a global audience.

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Grace Jones is the latest artist announced to headline Palace Bowl Presents, a brand new festival series in the iconic Crystal Palace Bowl. The series will feature an eclectic lineup of global headliners taking place from Friday 31 July to Sunday 16 August.

Support for Grace Jones will come from Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Soul II Soul, with more to be announced.

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Today, J. Cole announced a major global tour spanning North America, Europe, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. The Fall-Off Tour headline arena run will hit 50+ cities across 15+ countries, kicking off on Saturday, July 11 in Charlotte, NC at Spectrum Center. The tour will make stops in Miami, Atlanta, Montreal, Toronto, Chicago, Los Angeles, Amsterdam, London, Paris, Sydney, Auckland, and more, before concluding on Saturday, December 12 with a stadium performance at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa—marking J. Cole’s first return to the region in 10 years.

The Fall-Off Tour is J. Cole’s first solo headline tour in five years, following 2021’s The Off-Season Tour, and his first full global run in nearly a decade since the 2017 4 Your Eyez Only World Tour. The global run supports J. Cole’s seventh studio album, The Fall Off, which was released February 6, 2026 via Cole World, Inc., under exclusive license to Interscope Records. Listen HERE.

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Gary Numan is the latest artist announced to headline Palace Bowl Presents, a brand new festival series in the iconic Crystal Palace Bowl. The series will feature an eclectic line-up of global headliners performing across twelve events from Thursday 30 July to Sunday 16 August.

Support for Gary Numan will come from Marc Almond, performing the songs of Soft Cell and solo hits, plus Ladytron.

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