Southeast London’s leading arts centre, the Albany, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Mimi Findlay as Co-CEO and Executive Director. She joins Vicki Dela Amedume MBE, who has been promoted to Creative Director and Co-CEO. This follows the departure of outgoing CEO Gavin Barlow, who leaves the Albany following two decades at the helm.

This dynamic leadership duo marks a fresh start for the Albany, ushering in a new era of creativity and community engagement. The pair will be delivering the arts centre’s bold new Creative Strategy, which prioritises and encourages community engagement through a shift to distributed leadership, sharing decision making with local people and increasing transparency about ways to get involved with the organisation.

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In a landmark moment for Arabic music and Egyptian artistry, the acclaimed singer Angham will perform at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Tuesday 23 September. This historic concert marks a major cultural milestone, as Angham becomes the first Egyptian female artist to grace the iconic stage since the legendary Abdel Halim Hafez.

This performance is set to celebrate Angham’s extraordinary career spanning more than three decades, during which she has become one of the most influential voices in the Arab world captivating audiences across the Middle East and North Africa. With her powerful vocals, emotional depth, and rich discography, Angham continues to inspire generations and break new ground in Arabic music as the true enduring voice of Egypt.
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Scotland, ready! After record-breaking ticket sales, with London selling out in just 24 hours and Birmingham within four days, Gladiators Live Tour has answered Scottish fans’ calls, announcing an electrifying visit to Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 December 2025. Tickets for these action-packed shows go on general sale at 10am on Friday 9 May via livenation.co.uk. Partner and venue presales begin from 10am on Wednesday 7 May.

Gladiators Live promises an adrenaline-fuelled two-hour spectacle starring the new heroes from the hit BBC series, packed with fan-favourite events and the legendary Eliminator. Stunning purpose-built sets, state-of-the-art lighting and jaw-dropping stunts combine to create the ultimate live family experience. The nationwide tour kicks off in Liverpool, Manchester and London this November, before reaching Glasgow and Birmingham in December, celebrating the series’ enduring cultural legacy.

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Today, dynamic girl group Remember Monday has announced their biggest tour to date which includes a run of UK shows across 16 cities later this year. This follows the news that the rising pop trio will be performing at Wembley Stadium later this summer, as part of Capital FM’s Summertime Ball.

From London to Nottingham, Dublin to Glasgow, Remember Monday will bring their powerhouse vocals to iconic venues in each city, including a headline show at London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire. Fans will have the chance to secure their tickets early through a series of exclusive presales. Full ticketing schedule is as follows:

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The James Brown Family Foundation is now officially in association with The James Brown Experience, in order to celebrate the icon this autumn. The immersive concert experience promoted by Cuffe & Taylor, goes beyond imitation, bringing to life the legacy of the Godfather of Soul. The James Brown Experience kicks off its UK tour in Carlisle on Friday 26th September, with performances across the country including Perth, York, Birmingham, Harrogate, Liverpool, London, Bradford, Ipswich, Bath, and Leicester, before concluding in Swansea on Wednesday 22nd October. Tickets are now on general sale at CuffeandTaylor.com.

The exciting news comes the week of what would have been the icon’s 92nd Birthday. The James Brown Family Foundation, founded by Brown’s daughter, Dr. Deanna Brown-Thomas, aims to build upon her father’s legacy of giving in many communities around the country. Established in 2007 for charitable and educational purposes.

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Live Nation’s Concert Week is back! Following the success of 2024, Live Nation’s Concert Week returns in 2025 for a week-long celebration of live music across the UK. As part of Concert Week, music fans will be offered the chance to grab over 80,000 tickets to some of the hottest shows happening this Summer and throughout the year nationwide – from global pop icons to legendary rock gods – at special Concert Week prices.

After a decade of successful Concert Weeks in the US, this year sees the highly anticipated return of Concert Week for UK fans, bringing exclusive access to special offers, promotions, and competition prizes through Live Nation and its media partners. Over 80,000 tickets will be up for grabs at special concert week rates across a wide range of genres, including Hip-Hop, Country, R&B, Metal, Pop, Rock, and even select Comedy shows. The offer will feature an impressive lineup, with artists from Busted, Dizzee Rascal, Iggy Pop, Katherine Ryan, Nelly, Robbie Williams, Sugababes, and beyond, available for a limited time. Concert Week has something for everyone, with tickets to shows at venues of all sizes – from intimate clubs and theatres to massive stadiums and arenas.

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HAIM have announced details of a UK arena tour in October. The rock trio will play six dates in support of their upcoming fourth album I quit, which was announced last week and will be released on June 20^th via Polydor Records. The tour kicks off in Nottingham on October 24^th and includes a show at London’s The O2 on October 28^th. In addition, following their return to the stage at Primavera Sound, the band will play a special one-off headline show at Margate’s Dreamland on June 27^th, marking their first UK show since their triumphant headline at All Points East in 2023.

Fans who pre-order the album HERE by Tuesday 29^th April at 12PM BST will get access to an exclusive pre-sale at 10amlocal time on Wednesday 30^th April.

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Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals and Jamie Lloyd for The Jamie Lloyd Company today announce the full cast and creative team for Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita. The production, directed byJamie Lloyd, opens at The London Palladium on Tuesday 1 July, with previews from 14 June, and runs until 6 September 2025.

James Olivas will play Juan Perón opposite the previously announced Rachel Zegler (Eva Perón) and Diego Andres Rodriguez (Che), joined byAaron Lee Lambert as Agustín Magaldi and Bella Brown as The Mistress / Alternate Eva.

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Last night, global cultural icon Beyoncé launched her highly anticipated Cowboy Carter Tour with a historic sold-outperformance at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The first of five nights at the world-renowned venue captivated fans on opening night. Please find approved images, and show highlights below

Over the course of the powerful nearly 3 hour show show, Beyoncé brought to life songs from her groundbreaking album, Cowboy Carter, including “16 Carriages,” “Texas Hold ‘Em,” and “Bodyguard,” alongside reimagined versions of fan-favorite hits spanning her entire iconic catalog. The show unfolds across thematic chapters that weave a narrative of resilience, freedom, and heritage, underscored by her signature visually immersive cinematic interludes and dynamic stage production.

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