BFC is delighted to announce the recipients of our 2022/2023 BFC Foundation BA and MA Scholarship schemes. The scholarships provide funding to those who have an offer from, or are currently studying for, an MA or BA at a BFC Colleges Council member college. Nine new MA students will be awarded this year, joining four current MA recipients. Additionally, fourteen new BA students will be awarded this year, joining four returning BA recipients. All applications are assessed based on talent and financial need, using information provided during the application process including a portfolio, the applicant’s financial circumstances and references provided. Shortlisted applications are…
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BFI is delighted to announce the nominees for the eagerly anticipated The Fashion Awards 2022 which will take place on Monday 5th December 2022, returning to the iconic London venue The Royal Albert Hall. The event celebrates the role of fashion in self-expression, escapism and optimism and its positioning at the intersection of culture. The night is an opportunity for the creative community to come together to acknowledge positive change within the industry and those leading it. Award categories announced today include Designer of the Year, Model of the Year, Independent British Brand and the BFC Foundation Award – the winners of which will be…
Lifting off to another stratosphere, multi-platinum and six-time GRAMMY® Award-winning, genre-bending pioneers Black Eyed Peas unveil an anthemic new single and music video entitled “SIMPLY THE BEST” [with Brazilian global pop superstar Anitta & El Alfa] today. Listen to “SIMPLY THE BEST” HERE . Most importantly, it heralds the arrival of their anxiously awaited ninth full-length album, ELEVATION, on November 11, 2022. Pre-order/Pre-save ELEVATION HERE. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCbrJuVcNIg Right out of the gate, “SIMPLY THE BEST” rides luminous dancefloor-ready keys towards a chantable chorus, “No it don’t get better than, better than this.” Black Eyed Peas, Anitta, and El Alfa trade verses back and forth, unlocking undeniable and unbreakable chemistry. At the same time, Anitta infuses the track with Brazilian swagger, El Alfa turns up with Dominican Republic…
Today, Rhys Lewis announces the record that changed him. Entitled ‘Corner Of The Sky’, the brand new album became a 13-track quest for Rhys: to find what it means be alive in 2022. When searching for the answer, he penned the emotionally complex single ‘The Middle’, released today, which acknowledges the unfortunate imbalance of a break-up aftermath. When looking for his very own “Corner of the Sky”, Rhys found that he connected with a generation that needed to run, regardless of destination – a shared sense of uncertainty about what the future holds and the need to escape. With over…
Today, pop iconoclast UPSAHL announces her upcoming EP Sagittarius, out December 9th. She also releases a new single and music video, “Into My Body,” out now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBhr93oYt80 On the heels of UPSAHL’s highly successful first-ever headline tour, Sagittarius promises to provide an introspective glimpse into her fiery persona and pay homage to her sign. Each song on the EP represents a different quality found in Sagittarians. The latest taste of her upcoming EP, “Into My Body,” is a passion-fueled exploration of “what ifs” that channels a level of intensity characteristic of UPSAHL. As explored in her previous single, “Antsy,” UPSAHL…
EUROPE’S NEWEST RESPONSIBLE SOURCING SHOW, SOURCE FASHION, WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU! Putting the fashion supply chain at the fingertips of UK buyers, Source Fashion launches at Olympia London from February 12th – 14th February 2023, becoming Europe’s newest responsible sourcing show and the gateway to retail for manufacturers and suppliers from across the world. Reflecting a new vision for sustainable, ethical and inspirational material sourcing, Source Fashion will unite accredited and audited manufacturers from key sourcing regions around the world with high-profile retailers, brands, and designers who are looking to responsibly and sustainably source new products. Offering a global…
NEW COLLECTION INCLUDES NEARLY ALL OF SATCHMO’S HOLIDAY OFFERINGS PLUS A PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED ARMSTRONG RECORDING OF THE CLASSIC HOLIDAY POEM, ‘A VISIT FROM ST. NICHOLAS,’ SET TO NEWLY RECORDED MUSIC BY SULLIVAN FORTNER Much like Santa Claus himself, Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong devoted his life to “the cause of happiness,” as he once put it, bringing joy to audiences around the globe every time he put his trumpet to his lips or crooned with his instantly recognisable, gravelly voice. Yet, while Satchmo’s holiday recordings have become standard yuletide fare, he never released a Christmas album during his lifetime. Now, for the very…
When: 26 October – 1 November 2022 Where: The Lexus Takumi Townhouse, Stables X, Seven Dials, 40 Earlham St, London WC2H 9LH Website: www.japanweekfestival.co.uk Japan Week Festival will be running from 26 October to 1 November 2022, as a celebration of London’s growing Japanese food, drink and cultural scene. Venues taking part in Japan Week will be offering special menus, supper clubs, complimentary drinks or specially crafted cocktails, include Kanada Ya & Machiya, Behinana, Pantechnicon, Tokyo Sukiyaki Tei, Moshi Moshi, School of Wok, Novikov, The Aubrey, and Duomo. Lexus will be holding a range of Japanese pop-up experiences…
London, UK – 27th October, 2022: World-renowned fashion and design school Istituto Marangoni London announces their 2022 ‘In Conversation With’ speakers, including major names in the industry such as Jamie Gill, Bill Prince, Anya Hindmarch and Shaun Leane. Istituto Marangoni’s powerful cadre of speakers this academic year highlights the school as a formidable player in the fashion world. Previous speakers include Christopher Raeburn, Massimo Giorgetti of MSGM, Francesca Ragazzi of Vogue, Alastair McKimm and Carlos Nazario of i-D, as well as other notable figures that have spoken at their global campuses. Alessandro Sartori of Zegna, Alessandro Bentton of 21 Invest…
This Halloween Heineken is offering £10 Uber vouchers to drinkers across the UK as part of its new ‘Riding Is Still Driving’ campaign. The campaign offers a safe choice to get home whilst reminding people to not drink alcohol before riding e-scooters or e-bikes. Research published as part of the campaign reveals that almost three-quarters (72%) of e-scooter and electric bike riders have done so under the influence of alcohol, at some point. Pubs and bars are expected to be running at full capacity across the weekend (Halloween is one of the biggest nights of the year for revellers behind…