Making its debut in 2021, crime-drama series BMF (Black Mafia Family) has proven its prowess with a steadily increasing loyal fanbase, its latest season, season 3 witnessing the highest multi-platform ratings thus far. The success of season 3, of course manifesting into a season 4, with the announcement of a renewal. The tale of two brothers – Demetrius Edward “Big Meech” Flenory (played by real-life son Demetrius Flenory Jr.) and Terry “Southwest T” Flenory (played by Da’Vinchi) amassing an elaborate drug empire in 80s America one that has witnessed the duo repetitively referenced musically as a marker of their scope globally, currently dramatised weekly on STARZ and various platforms. Starring as Big Meech’s love interest ‘Angel’, rising star Kadianne Whyte highlights the tale of a struggling dancer brought up in harrowing circumstances – having lost her family at a young age in a car crash, she’s had to fend for herself, brought up in foster care, she strives for a happier future – Big Meech someone who could give her a chance at that. Ahead of the season 3 finale on Friday 3rd May, Kadianne tells us more about approaching playing Angel, training to become a nurse before deciding to pursue her dream of becoming a performer and what she’s learned from working on the show.
Returning for another year this bank holiday weekend, the UK’s biggest celebration of hip hop culture returns with a fresh line up of inventive, creative and innovative dance works. On Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th May, dance collectives from across the globe will continue on with the Breakin’ Convention tradition of igniting imaginations whilst pushing the culture forward. Talented South London originated collective Gully South Block forms part of Saturday’s roster at Sadler’s Wells, this performance marking their second appearance at the festival – a testament to their skillset and determination, especially in their pursuit to highlight the powerful dance style of krump. Ahead of their performance, Chaquille tells us more about the concepts explored within their dance work, utilising the collectives skillsets to choreograph works and what the audience can expect!
Hi Chaquille, you’ll be taking part in this year’s Breakin’ Convention on Saturday 4th May, taking place at Sadler’s Wells, How are you feeling ahead of the event?
Hi, I am feeling very excited ahead of the event as this will be our second time performing at Breakin’ Convention. Myself and the team are grateful to be given the opportunity to showcase our art for the second time at a major festival.
Yesterday, National Theatre Live broadcast it’s 100th title, ‘Nye’– Tim Price‘s (Teh Internet is Serious Business) new play directed by Rufus Norris (Small Island), charting the life of Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan and his battle to create the NHS, live from the Olivier stage to over 600 cinemas.
During the broadcast, the National Theatre released a short film capturing the story of NT Live from its inception in 2009. Featuring Dame Helen Mirren, James Cordon, Fisayo Akinade, Indira Varma, and Sir Ian McKellen, the film offers a look behind the curtain at how NT Live has evolved over the last 15 years, capturing world-class performances and taking them into cinemas, making theatre more accessible for global audiences.
In response to the challenges of touring performance in an environmentally sustainable way, Tom Bailey – theatre maker and creative director of Herald Angel award-winning theatre company Mechanimal – will be touring on foot and ferry across Scotland, Norway and Denmark to perform new theatre show Crap At Animals at Passage Festival near Copenhagen. Over the course of two months, Tom will be following past, present and future boreal ‘treelines’ (that were common across Scotland and are still abundant throughout the Nordic regions) to better understand the landscape shifting North due to climate change. As the planet heats up with global warming, the huge boreal forest biome (spreading from Russian to Norway to Canada) is moving northward into the Arctic region. The whole forest is migrating northwards, year by year. Walking through these present forests, and past and future ‘ghost’ forests, he’ll be documenting the walk through imagery, writing and vlogging to create a new digital artwork of his journey.
The Society of Authors (SoA) has today (24 April 2024) announced the judges for the 11 prizes and scholarships making up the 2024 SoA Awards.
The shortlists for the 2024 SoA Awards are due to be announced on 22 May, with the award ceremony taking place on Thursday 20 June at Southwark Cathedral.
ADCI Literary Prize
Judging panel: Nii Ayikwei Parkes, Penny Batchelor, Rowan Hisayo Buchanan, Julia Lund, Karl Knights, Selina Mills, Vikki Patis and Chloe Timms
‘Whatever the outcome, it’s important we support more disabled writers to have a platform and a voice – so more people can recognise themselves,’ said ADCI (Authors with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses) Literary Prize judge, writer and broadcaster Selina Mills.
Today, global superstar, producer, and DJ Kygo announced part one of his 2024 world tour across North America, Europe and the UK. Produced by Live Nation, the 26-date run kicks off on Saturday, September 7 in Commerce City, CO at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, with stops in Boston, Toronto, Chicago, Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris, London and more before wrapping up on Friday, December 13 in Dublin, Ireland at 3Arena. As the highest-selling ticket artist in dance music, part one of Kygo’s 2024 dates marks his first tour since 2018 and will bring his incredible live show across the globe. The impressive, must-see performance will feature Kygo’s signature piano, as well as strings, singers, and drummers. Special guests SOFI TUKKER, GRYFFIN, Sam Feldt, Zara Larsson, Klangkarussell, Hayla, Victoria Nadine, and Vandelux will join on select dates.
The Kygo World Tour will feature performances at iconic venues around the world, including Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl, Brooklyn’s Barclays Center and a hometown show at Telenor Arena in Oslo, Norway.
After announcing full details of their highly-anticipated fourth album Romance earlier this week, Fontaines D.C. today confirm a new run of UK & Ireland tour dates for Autumn 2024. Kicking off on 20 November, the ROMANCE tour sees the band travelling to London, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, Cardiff, Plymouth, Wolverhampton, and Nottingham, before returning to Dublin for a final show at the 3Arena on 6 December. The 9-date excursion follows a summer of extensive festival shows which includes performances at Glastonbury, Reading & Leeds, Fuji Rock, Pukkelpop Festival, and more.
Tickets for all headline dates go on general sale at 10am on Friday 26th April. For first access to presale tickets, fans can pre-order the album by 3pm on 23 April via fontainesdc.com/pages/live . Presale tickets are also available through artist presale via Ticketmaster (10am BST Wed 24 April) and Spotify presale (10am BST Thurs 25 April).
Live Nation and The R&A, golf’s global governing body outside of the US and Mexico, have today joined forces to take one of golf’s most entertaining Championships to the next level.
The showpiece of The R&A’s commitment to championing the changing face of women’s golf, the AIG Women’s Open sees the world’s best athletes go head-to-head in the most international line-up of the year. The Championship aims to attract new and diverse audiences by challenging perceptions of golf and delivering an exceptional off-course experience to match the unforgettable on-course action.
The inaugural edition of the MUSLIM INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (MIFF) runs May 30th – June 2nd in London’s Leicester Square. Championing the narratives of international Muslim filmmakers and highlighting their compelling stories, MIFF is also a platform for productions inspired by Muslim culture and faith, embracing filmmakers of all backgrounds.
At a time of polarised public opinion and a prevalence of negative portrayals of Muslims in the mainstream media, MIFF has arrived on the international film festival circuit with a mission to celebrate and amplify the diverse voices that explore the rich tapestry of Muslim experiences via the medium of film. This first edition showcases the breadth of Muslim storytelling with premieres of acclaimed new features set throughout the world including the UK, Morocco, Turkey, Tunisia, Jordan, and Sudan. Continue reading
Dave Chappelle has announced, The Process a series of intimate shows taking place this week. American comedian, screenwriter, television and film producer, and actor, Dave Chappelle will perform four special shows across London. Kicking off This Thursday 18thApril at Leicester Square Theatre for two nights before continuing onto Bush Hall.
‘THE PROCESS’ SHOWS
Thursday 18th April (9:30pm) London, UK Leicester Square Theatre
Friday 19th April (9:30pm) London, UK Leicester Square Theatre
Sunday 21st April (7pm) London, UK Bush Hall
Sunday 21st April (10pm) London, UK Bush Hall
Tickets go on general sale Wednesday 17th April at 10amvia LiveNation.co.uk