Author: FABUK Magazine
The 2024 BFI London Film Festival, scheduled from October 9 to 20, is set to be a vibrant celebration of global cinema with over 250 features, shorts, and immersive projects on display. The festival boasts an impressive lineup, including 39 world premieres, with highly anticipated films such as Blitz by Steve McQueen, Morgan Neville’s Piece by Piece, Elton John: Never Too Late, and Maria starring Angelina Jolie. The festival’s 68th edition continues to push for inclusivity, with 44% of its films directed by women and non-binary filmmakers. Audience members will enjoy a wide thematic range, with categories like Love, Debate,…
The Design Museum tomorrow opens Solar, a free-to-visit display that showcases innovative design research responding to the climate crisis. The thought-provoking display looks at ideas surrounding the climate emergency on the theme of ‘solar’, exploring the role of design in our relationship with the heat and light of the sun. The display brings together the work of four researchers — April Barrett, Eliza Collin, Jamie Gatty Irving and Freya Spencer-Wood — to offer new insights on how the sun shapes our landscapes, our homes and our communication in the context of the climate emergency. Their research takes us from the…
The Design Museum today announces the acquisition of a garment from fashion brand Ahluwalia, for a new display – Tomorrow’s Wardrobe – that will open on 14 September. Opening to coincide with London Fashion Week and London Design Festival, Tomorrow’s Wardrobe will explore the potential for a more sustainable fashion industry. The display will look at initiatives across the production, design, and use of clothes to reduce the industry’s environmental and social impact. This will be the second display in the museum’s new Future Observatory display space on its second floor, which platforms ongoing design research projects across the UK.…
The magic of Christmas isn’t just about the presents, the festive lights, or the delicious food. It’s also about the cherished holiday specials we watch every year. From heartwarming classics to modern favorites, Christmas shows play a pivotal role in shaping and celebrating our holiday traditions. Read on to learn the benefits of watching Christmas shows. Nostalgia and Tradition One of the main reasons we love watching Christmas shows is because they bring back fond memories from our childhood. Whether it’s re-watching a beloved classic or discovering a new favorite, these specials evoke feelings of nostalgia and remind us of…
Fire safety rules significantly help protect lives and property by defining basic criteria for fire prevention, detection, and response. These rules cover a range of actions, including building codes and occupancy limits, installing fire alarms and suppressing systems, and aim to reduce fire threats. Recent revisions have underlined how important consistent risk analyses and thorough staff training are to guarantee compliance and improve safety procedures. The rules must change as fire threats change to reflect technological developments and increase knowledge of fire dynamics, enhancing occupant and property protection. Overview of fire safety regulations Fire safety rules are meant to save…
“I was inspired by the photography of Tim Walker and the TV show Emily in Paris. I wanted to create images of a glamorous and beautiful house party.” David Corbett Hair: David Corbett at David Corbett Hairdressing, Glasgow Make-up: Maddie Austin Styling: Magdalena Jacobs Photographer: Jack Eames
Today, London-based singer, songwriter, and artist Louis Dunford has released a single narrating an unexpected tale of an East-end boxer entitled ‘Billy Flynn of Bethnal Green’, along with its reflective B-side ‘Smash & Grab’. Listen HERE. The news follows latest release, The Local – a poignant tribute to the importance of community spaces in his signature style, with a pint in hand. Speaking about the track ‘Billy Flynn of Bethnal Green’, Louis says, “Billy Flynn is a true story about a boxer that my dad was friends with growing up. The interaction at the bus stop took place between the…
Today, world renowned rapper, singer, dancer, and style icon, LISA releases her brand new single, “Moonlit Floor”. On the new single, LISA showcases both her ethereal vocals and immense talent as a rapper while interpolating the 90s hit classic, “Kiss Me,” by Sixpence None The Richer. LISA puts her own twist on the iconic song as she sings, “Kiss me, under the Paris twilight. Kiss me, out on the moonlit floor.” Listen to “Moonlit Floor” HERE. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYWGRGiYdHU LISA first began teasing “Moonlit Floor” last month on social media and premiered the new single this past weekend during her performance at Global Citizen Festival in New…
From Catwoman to Corpse Bride: 600 items from the world of Tim Burton come to the Design Museum The Design Museum today reveals for the first time the highlights of its major autumn exhibition on the exceptional career of director Tim Burton. From October, visitors to the museum in west London will be invited to step into The World of Tim Burton and to journey through five remarkable decades of creativity. Today the famed and fascinating objects which will be seen are announced — from Tim Burton’s earliest unrealized projects to his most recent film, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024). Over 600…
Jazz artist Jackson Mathod proves that the school ‘Runner-Up Young Musician of the Year’ to performing with Stormzy to releasing your EP pipeline is very much real! Jackson Mathod is releasing his brand-new EP Studio Natives Vol. 1 Nov 29th, 2024. Ahead of its release, Mathod is releasing the EP’s second single Mandible Oct 25nd. Beginning with a play on the iconic Jaws ‘duh-dum’, the song bursts to life with Mathod’s weapon of choice – the trumpet. Electric keys shine in more subdued sections of the single that in turn give way back to explosive trumpet solos that battle it…