For the first time ever, many of London’s buskers have been left with nowhere to perform during the city’s busiest festive period, putting livelihoods at risk.
This week, the Trafalgar Square busking pitch has been closed to make way for the annual Christmas Market, with the closure set to remain until Wednesday 7 January 2026. This follows a City of London Magistrates Court ruling earlier this year that banned busking in Leicester Square, making this the first year both key pitches have been unavailable to musicians reliant on them as part of their income.
Following a City of London Magistrates Court ruling earlier this year that banned busking in Leicester Square, buskers have expressed their despair at the ruling, citing loss of earnings and the potential long lasting effect it could have on the industry. After describing it as a “statutory nuisance” and even comparing it to “psychological torture techniques”, performers have been left with limited viable options across Westminster.
Five-time GRAMMY, Tony and EMMY-nominated singer, songwriter and actor Josh Groban announces his return to the UK for a special one-off gig at London’s The O2 
2026 marks the 20th anniversary of Corinne Bailey Rae, the Grammy Award-winning singer’s acclaimed debut album that introduced the world to her soulful, sun-soaked sound.
Following exceptional demand, Bon Jovi, the GRAMMY Award®-winning and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band, have announced a third and final show at London’s Wembley Stadium 
Due to incredible demand, BON JOVI, the GRAMMY Award®-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band and one of history’s most iconic live acts, announces a second date at London’s Wembley Stadium 
In an incredibly divisive time whereby migration is a primary focus, it’s important to remember the human lives forced to make the life changing decision of leaving a place they once called home to seek a hopeful, safer future. To nurture understanding, opportunities to broaden awareness on this particular subject matter are increasingly vital – cinema a great way of depicting the reasons why choices are made, fostering the beginnings of some sort of dialogue. Recently qualifying for the 2026 Oscars, short film In the Clouds centres the day to day reality of an Iranian refugee family – humanising their existence. Writer and director Alexandra Bahíyyih Wain has achieved acclaim for the timely film, having won the Grand Prize in the Breaking Boundaries category at Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival and Best Director at BIFA qualifying Worcester Film Festival. Ahead of the 2026 Oscar longlist announcement, Alexandra tells us more about the inspirations for exploring the subject matter of migration further, collaborating with the creative team to develop the film and what what she’s learned from creating it.
After a spectacular world premiere that closed this summer’s Big Feastival in front of over 20,000 fans, Alex James’ Britpop Classical will hit the road for its first-ever UK tour in March 2026, bringing the biggest hits of the Britpop era to life with the epic scale of a full live orchestra.
Global humanitarian movement Choose Love, which delivers aid to displaced communities in times of crisis and conflict, announces details of a special evening bringing together the world of music, art, fundraising and community to celebrate their 10th birthday.