Navigating loss is a facet of life we’re often unprepared for, the experience one confronted differently by everyone. The loss of a partner one that leaves you heartbroken, an incomplete love that leaves a relationship unfinished and with plenty of  ‘what ifs?’ Contemplating this reality in her latest play ‘Squeak’, writer Francesca Mepham returns with an update on her 2024 work which premiered at the Lion and Unicorn Pub Theatre as part of a festival of scratch readings. Since then, she’s adapted her ghost story play – about a couple’s day today post grief into a full length play, broadening the world initially established before. Ahead of the reading, to take place on Tuesday 29th September at the Drayton Arms Pub Theatre, Francesca tells us more about exploring the play’s narrative further, what she’s learned from developing the play and what audiences can expect from the reading.

Hi Fran, you’ll be returning with a rehearsed reading of your latest play ‘Squeak’ at the Drayton Arms Pub Theatre on Tuesday 29th September. How are you feeling ahead of the reading?

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Following this week’s announcement of his YOU ARE THE REASON 2027 world arena tour dates in Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the U.K., Sombr continues to command the global stage with an incredible fifth night added to his London The O2 arena run, having sold-out four nights upon on-sale earlier this week. Tickets are on-sale NOW.

The multi-platinum, GRAMMY® nominated artist and producer has had an untouchable festival run across Europe this summer which saw surprise guest appearances from Zara Larsson, SLAYYTER, Adéla and more. Now, just weeks away from the kick-off of his North American run, starting on September 29 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, the 21-year-old New Yorker has received two VMA Award nominations for Best Alternative (VOTE HERE for “Homewrecker”) and Best Art Direction (VOTE HERE for “My Body Isn’t Ready”).

The North American tour will receive support from Interpol, The Last Dinner Party, Tom Odell, Dove Cameron, Balu Brigada, The Hellp, and Hannah Jadagu. Full list of tour dates, below.

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Jaÿ-Z brought his two-night London run to a spectacular close at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, selling out both nights, delivering another career-spanning celebration in front of a packed stadium.

The set featured a dynamic mix of classics, fan favourites and deep cuts from across Jaÿ-Z’s vast catalogue, with the set spanning three decades of music and marking 30 years of Reasonable Doubt and 25 years of The Blueprint. The night also brought a fresh line-up of special guest performers, including Sampha and Dave.

Jaÿ-Z performed his top hits including, “Izzo,” “Empire State of Mind,” “99 Problems,” “Dirt of Your Shoulder,” and more, setting the stage for another epic night of performances. Jaÿ-Z brought out Sampha on “No Church In The Wild,”and UK rapper Dave performed his mega hit “Raindance,”creating a massive buzz throughout the stadium.

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Simon Green aka Bonobo has announced a run of dates for his brand new Bonobo Live show, taking in stops across the UK and Europe across February and March 2027, including a return to London’s historic Alexandra Palace. The show will deliver another evolution in the Bonobo live experience that has captivated fans across the globe for more than a decade. Alongside an initial run of dates across North America – taking place in November and December this year – this will be Bonobo’s first live tour since his shows in support of 2022’s ‘Fragments’ album. See below for a full list of dates and ticket details.

Speaking recently with Mixmag as part of his Cover Feature there, Green explained: “This time we’re going to have a big visual element to the show and we’re going to bridge into more electronic sounds too. When I started playing live the music was more jazz-leaning, but now it’s become something different. I’ve done live solo shows with just modular synths and a few other bits of kit, so this will be a hybrid of that and my live band. Slightly different from last time with more pacing and energy.”

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Multi-hyphenate artist, entrepreneur, actor, and fashion icon A$AP Rocky brought the DON’T BE DUMB World Tour to London’s The O2 with a sold-out performance, following sold-out opening shows in Brussels and Amsterdam on the UK & European leg of the tour – see photo HERE & video HERE! The London stop marked the tour’s first UK date and featured performances of new music from DON’T BE DUMB alongside fan-favorite hits spanning his celebrated catalog, kicking off a run of arena shows across the UK and Europe through October.

A$AP Rocky delivered electrifying performances of fan favorites including “Fashion Killa,” “Praise The Lord (Da Shine),” and “Sundress,” alongside new tracks from DON’T BE DUMBsuch as “PUNK ROCKY,” “HELICOPTER,” “STOLE YA FLOW,” and more. Paired with striking visuals and immersive staging, the set seamlessly blended beloved hits with standout moments from the forthcoming album. Rocky kicked off the night emerging from the signature DON’T BE DUMB helicopter before making his way into the nosebleeds to perform alongside fans, transforming the arena into a fully immersive experience.

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Last night, diamond-certified global superstar The Weeknd concluded a sold-out five-nightrun at London’s Wembley Stadium, marking his seventh and final UK performance this summer as part of his record-breaking After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour. The 2026 EU/UK leg kicked off in June with two shows in Manchester, with The Weeknd’s UK performances this summer drawing more than 450,000 fans, including ticket buyers from nearly 150 countries.

The Weeknd performed at Manchester’s Etihad Stadium on June 11 and 12 before returning to the UK for five nights at Wembley Stadium on August 14, 15, 16, 18 and 19. Across the seven performances, the UK shows also raised more than $350,000 USD in charitable donations for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and Global Citizen.

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan spoke to The Weeknd’s impact on the city, stating: “London has been hugely proud to welcome The Weeknd for more shows than any other city in the world this year. His five performances have brought hundreds of thousands of fans to Wembley Stadium, providing a huge boost to our tourism and hospitality industries, and showing why London is the music capital of the world.”

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Grammy-nominated artist and songwriter Don Toliver has announced an additional London date for his blockbuster NITROUS: OCTANE WORLD TOUR, adding a second London show which will take place at OVO Arena Wembley on Tuesday, November 24.

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The first edition of festival series Palace Bowl Presents completed this weekend, with the record-breaking, brand-new London concert series welcoming over 100,000 music fans through its doors. For the past three weeks, the South London series played host to the capital’s most diverse and eclectic lineup, with more than 60 artists across 12 shows, more than a dozen genres and 15 nationalities represented.

Alongside headline performances from Grace Jones, Tom Jones, Gary Numan, Bastille & The Wombats, Davido, Lenny Kravitz, and Jimmy Eat World, the series also included the first-ever international edition of iconic Philadelphia music festival, Roots Picnic. Headlined by Nas & The Roots and Anthony Hamilton, Roots Picnic featured a huge Saturday Super Set – J. Period Live Mixtape featuring Black Thought, Yasiin Bey and Benny The Butcher – plus a Sunday Jam with Robert Glasper & Questlove, Commonand Bilal.

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Rishab Rikhiram Sharma will bring his Sitar for Mental Health experience to London’s Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 1st October 2026, inviting audiences to pause, take a breath, and experience an evening where classical Indian music meets wellness.

Designed for relaxation and inner peace, Sitar for Mental Health draws from centuries of Indian classical tradition while embracing innovation, blending the ancient sound of the sitar with modern electronic elements. Featuring powerful soundscapes including Chanakya, The Burning Ghat and Roslyn, the performance takes audiences on a journey through all nine emotions, from calm to power.

Dedicated to reflection and reconnection, the evening offers audiences the opportunity to experience the timeless voice of the sitar in a contemporary setting, creating a unique musical experience centred on wellbeing and inner calm.
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Fresh from a hugely successful US run of The Soundtrack To Life Tour, Diamond-certified country superstar Thomas Rhett has announced his long-awaited return to the UK with three arena shows in Manchester, London and Glasgow in April 2027. Thomas Rhett will be joined on these shows by special guest Kameron Marlowe.

Promoted by Live Nation, the tour marks Thomas Rhett’s first UK headline run since 2018. Coinciding with the announcement, Thomas Rhett will join Luke Combs across three sold-out Wembley Stadium shows, giving UK fans an early taste of one of country music’s biggest live performers.

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