NEW ARTWORK RELEASED FOR THE ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY’S MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING DIRECTED BY ROY ALEXANDER WEISE The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) today releases new artwork for the upcoming production of Much Ado About Nothing directed by Roy Alexander Weise. The new artwork is created by Àsìkò, a UK-based Nigerian conceptual artist whose solo exhibition ‘Of Myth and Legend’ is currently showing on Sloane Street in Knightsbridge, and whose ‘The Woman in the Photograph’ exhibition was recently seen in St James Market. The artwork features Michael Balogun (Death of England: Delroy at the NT) and Akiya Henry (Macbeth at the Almeida), who…
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Alternative/electro-pop band CANNONS have released their entrancing new single “Purple Sun.” Laced with CANNONS’ signature sound and the feeling of a warm island breeze, the track transports listeners as Michelle Joy sings: Baby I’m just having fun, underneath the purple sun, cus I like me when I’m with you. Listen HERE. In speaking about their first musical offering of the new year, Michelle Joy says “We’re so excited to kick off the new year with a new song from our upcoming full length album Fever Dream. ‘Purple Sun’ is a song that transports you into a warm lighthearted world where…
Following the success of ‘The Chill’, the Brighton-based newcomer takes aim in ’22 with an intoxicating debut release from his forthcoming ‘____ On My Mind’ project. Entirely self-produced, ‘Dodged A Bullet’ is a fist-swinging frenzy of gritty 808’s and R&B knocks, soaked in the melancholy of Blu’s sultry harmonies and vocal runs. It’s about stumbling upon your ex at your local bar, and the bittersweet feelings that ensue. https://youtu.be/ovroFSSwUxo Lacing 90’s R&B nostalgia with the brutal low-end of mainstream hip-hop, his sound has been described as a ‘melancholy-striptease’, a tender mix of nonchalant vocals over a silky yet somber production. Fans of Brent Faiyaz and Jorja Smith will…
Caftans that are worn on the beach or by a pool ? The seductive idea has been all the rage for decades in the United States, to the point where “caftans parties” are organized there. In Dubai, Maison Touahri founded by Soukaina Touahri has proven that this fashion still has a bright future ahead of it with kimono caftans to wear over a swimsuit or over jeans in formal attire but also much more traditional pieces proving the mastery and artistic skills of traditional haute couture from Maison Touahri. Very inspired by the great designers Zouhair Murad and Elie Saab,…
Set in the beautiful island of Funchal, Portugal, Madeira Fashion Weekend 2021 (MFW) was celebrated in true style. Despite the restrictions and growth of the global pandemic, husband and wife team, Francis and Yvonne Cardoso were determined to put on a spectacular show and together with the support of the Madeira promotion Bureau APM director Nuno Vale of Madeira Island, Madeira Fashion Weekend 2021 saw in its fifth season in November 2021, held at The Jardins Da Ajuda. Founder, lead performer and creative choreographer Cardoso dazzled the audience with Designers from around the global, live musical acts and dance performances,…
The Firle Estate on the South Downs National Park is making history with the launch of a brand-new high-octane motorsport experience for 2022. Firle Beacon will take place on 30 and 31 July 2022, offering a first-of-its-kind opportunity for the public to witness everything from Rally, Sprint and Supercars take on this new challenging course. The new car festival is the brainchild of Henry Gage, inspired to reinvigorate the Estate’s motorsport heritage. 2022 Early Bird Tickets on sale now. Prices from £32.40 for adults | £14.40 for children. The beautiful rolling hills of the South Downs National Park are set to roar into…
Alvin Ailey was a trailblazer in the world of dance. He was one, if not the first, black man to establish a dance troupe – the Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre. They toured all over the world to universal acclaim, and Ailey’s name became synonymous with dance. The new documentary ‘Ailey’ tells his story. Ailey, by all appearances from the documentary, was an introvert, unassuming and a not very confident man. Perhaps it was because of his upbringing. He was born in Texas and abandoned by his father when he was three and was shepherded and protected by his mother, a…
MARK WATSON This Can’t Be It The events of the past twelve-and-a-bit months, to give them a politely evasive name, have made us all think more regularly about the fragility of life than we probably would have liked to. Nothing focuses the mind than having a ‘daily death toll’ with your late afternoon glass of wine, or a tired-looking government scientist showing graphs and using phrases like ‘we anticipate many, many more fatalities’ in what used to be the ‘Escape To The Country’ slot. But luckily, neurotic Taskmaster-survivor and author Mark Watson has been stressing about the frightening prospect of…
Spring Fair, the UK’s most diverse, vibrant, and exciting wholesale marketplace for home, gift, sourcing and Moda as the fourth fashion destination incorporating footwear and the Jewellery & Watch Edit, confirms it will take place from 6th – 9th February 2022 in Halls 1-8 at NEC Birmingham, as planned. Registration is live and visitors can visit www.springfair.com and www.moda-uk.co.uk for the latest news, information on over 1000 exhibitors, inspiring content, and up to date Safe & Secure guidelines. Julie Driscoll, Divisional Managing Director for Retail, Engineering and Manufacturing at Hyve Group plc says; “We are confidently planning for the show…
The news that the once much-loved Blackberry smartphone will stop working today leaves owners with the question of what to do with their old device. The immediate reaction for too many people these days is to fling it into the bin, but one waste and recycling company suggests owners to look for alternatives for their now redundant devices. UK waste collection company Divert.co.uk says that rubbish dumps are already filled with electronic devices which should have gone to recycling. Not only is this a waste of resources, but poses risks due to their contents. The Blackberry has served us well,”…