Former FBI hostage negotiator turned bestselling author and business strategist Chris Voss is bringing his renowned negotiation knowledge to the UK for a special one-night-only event in London on Saturday 11th April. As part of the ten-year anniversary for his global bestseller Never Split the Difference, Chris Voss will take the stage at Eventim Apollo London to share the techniques that have saved lives, shaped leaders, and rescued relationships worldwide. Tickets go on general sale Friday, 30th May at 10am via LiveNation.co.uk
Bollywood superstar Arijit Singh announces history-making headline show at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Globally adored Bollywood legend Arijit Singh, aka ‘The voice of a generation’ is set to make history as the first ever Indian artist to headline a UK stadium this September, with the announcement in partnership with TCO, of his headline show at the iconic Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to a staggering 45,000 fans on Friday 5th September 2025.
This will be Arijit’s only European date this year and tickets will go on Artist pre-sale 10am 3rd June, Venue pre-sale 12pm 5thJune and General sale 12pm 6th June via Ticketmaster.
South London singer, songwriter and cultural powerhouse Joy Crookes has today unveiled the news that her worth-the-wait second album Juniper will be released on September 26th ahead of a full UK & EU headline tour. A stunningly candid and fearless body of work, the album reaffirms Joy as one of the UK’s most vital and original voices. A once-in-a-generation talent, Crookes delivers a record that is both emotionally raw and sonically rich; humorous, heartbreaking and profoundly human.
Ahead of her performance this weekend at BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend event in Liverpool, followed by a slot at Glastonbury, Joy is pleased to announce a full UK & EU headline tour for the backend of the year. In celebration of Juniper’s release, Joy will head out to all major cities including Dublin, Manchester, Bristol and London where she’ll play the much coveted O2 Academy Brixton for the first time. Tickets go on general sale Friday 30th May at 10am Via LiveNation.co.uk. See below for full routing and ticket info.
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Stratford East today announce that Jade Lewis has been appointed Associate Artistic Director. Lewis is currently an Associate Artist at Synergy Theatre Project and has held a number of associateships across the sector.
Lewis takes up the role with immediate effect, and will be working closely with Lisa Spirling, as she begins her tenure as Artistic Director, to shape the artistic vision of the theatre.
The Society for Theatre Research is delighted to reveal the shortlist for the Theatre Book Prize 2025.
Judged by performer and director Tricia Thorns, theatre critic Gary Naylor and historian Dr Lucy Munro on a panel chaired by STR Committee Member Howard Loxton, the shortlist includes six titles ranging from a study of queerness and Shakespeare, to an assessment of prolific British playwright James Graham, to the recollections of celebrated actor Simon Russell Beale.
Yusuf/Cat Stevens] has today announced a UK and North American book tour, titled Cat On The Road To Findout – An Evening Of Tales, Tunes And Other Mysteries taking place through September and October. The tour accompanies the release of Yusuf’s long-awaited memoir, Cat On The Road To Findout.
Launching in the UK on 18th September, the new autobiography is an extraordinary soul-baring journey through the triumphs, trials, and transcendental quest of one of music’s most enigmatic figures of our time.
Hollywood, the iconic hill that shaped the history of cinema, is now seeing its stars fade away. Much more than just a mythical place, the community represents a major industry for California’s economy.
Shaken by the COVID-19 pandemic, strikes, and devastating wildfires, the film industry is struggling to catch its breath. The box office is plummeting, and studios are increasingly relocating for lower production costs, be it in the United States or abroad.
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Metallica has confirmed that its record-breaking M72 World Tour will be extended into its fourth year with the announcement of 16 shows in Europe and the UK spanning May, June and July 2026.
Two-night tickets for the newly announced No Repeat Weekends and tickets for the single-night engagements will be on sale May 30 at 10 AM local time via LiveNation.co.uk. Fan club pre-sales begin May 27 at 11 AM local time. For further information, enhanced experiences, travel packages and more, go to http://metallica.lnk.to/M72WorldTour2026
Access to Preferred Tickets is available to Mastercard cardholders in the UK on Friday 30th May at 10am. Visit www.priceless.com/music to find out more.
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Britain’s biggest independent film festival, Raindance announces Canon Europe as the Main Sponsor of the 33rd Raindance Film Festival. This significant new collaboration will be formally announced during Raindance’s annual Filmmakers’ Villa Party in Cannes on 18 May – which this year will be hosted in partnership with Canon. Raindance will further use its event at Cannes to reveal highlights of the upcoming festival, with the full programme set to be revealed and tickets on sale from Monday 19 May.
CANON EUROPE ANNOUNCED AS MAIN SPONSOR
The 33rd Raindance Film Festival welcomes Canon Europe as Main Sponsor. As Main Sponsor, Canon’s presence will be central to many aspects of the festival. This year’s industry hub will occupy One Ninetyfour: located under the BAFTA building at 194 Piccadilly, this space will be re-branded the Canon Lounge, a film-focused place created to inspire a new and upcoming generation of indie filmmakers. Within the Canon Lounge will be a dedicated area where filmmakers can interact with Canon experts throughout the festival, alongside showcase elements that demonstrate the full scope and potential of Canon products including a 360-degree photobooth.
Björn Ulvaeus’ Mamma Mia! The Party, today announces the new cast for 2025/26, alongside the return of British popstar Antony Costa in the role of Nikos.
Costa, best known as a member of the BRIT Award-winning British boyband Blue, will return to star in the experience until 4 September 2025. He will be joined by a new cast, including Marianne Benedict (Matilda) as Kate (at certain performances), Paola Fareri (The Lion King) as Konstantina, Natalie Winsor (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, UK tour) as Debbie, Rebecca Stenhouse (Grease, UK tour) as Nina, Cameron Gabriel (Becoming Nancy, Birmingham Rep) as Ruben/Swing, Stuart MacIver (Wicked) as Robin/Swing, and Nathan Shaw (White Rose) as Carlos/Swing.