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On The Streets - The Freshest Global Street Art 21 February 2014
This week's 'On the Street' is as diverse and colourful as the English weather. It has it all- large scale murals, stunning visual realism, vivaciousness and a good dollop of humour. Leading off the...
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East Versus West in the London Arts Scene
There was a moment in the 90s that Cork Street was dead, Jay Jopling opened a gallery in Hoxton Square and many of the best galleries were in Vyner Street. Then David Risley moved to Copenhagen,...
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The Brit Awards 2014
Brit Awards 2014 For those who don't know, The Brit Awards are the British Phonographic Industry's annual pop music awards, and the British equivalent of the American Grammy Awards. My first time at...
View ArticleJK Rowling is Essential for the Future of New Writers
By Abby Moss In my opinion, there are two sure fire litmus tests for two distinct types of people. The first is for self-important wankers. This test is: are they rude to waiting staff? If the answer...
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#WomenTakeoverOscars
Awards Season is a divisive time in the film industry. At a time of celebration and congratulation on the outstanding achievements by leading filmmakers, there will always be discussion of those whose...
View ArticleHe Walked the Line
Born on this day 26 February, 1932, was Johnny Cash. I can't think of anyone apart from Elvis who has had such an influence and hold on musical culture for over 40 years, the singer became an imposing...
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Film Review - Lamb of God, 'As The Palaces Burn'
A feature-length documentary originally designed to follow the heavy metal band Lamb of God and their fans throughout the world to show how their music has gone global and can bring people together...
View ArticleIf You Love British Music, Give It a Future!
Last Wednesday's Brit Awards saw the great and the good pay tribute to the UK's finest musical talent. From David Bowie to Laura Mvula, the Arctic Monkeys to One Direction, the 2014 nominees...
View ArticleWhy Are Indie Bands Storming the Album Charts?
The hypnotic pull of BBC4's musical output once again drew attention away from the present and back to the past this month through Danny Baker's enjoyable if Quo-esque titled Rockin' Decades, three...
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No Child Should Be Born to Die
As I type this on my computer and look across at my sweet children playing, I can't stop thinking how lucky I was to give birth safely in a hospital with doctors, nurses and midwives present. For a...
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BASALT - Jill McManners
Millions of years ago in a scenario straight out of Milton's Paradise Lost, the Basalt cliffs of the Hebridean Isles of Shiant were formed. Volcanic explosions from deep within the earth's crust sent...
View ArticleThe Arts Landscape- From Nottingham to Tokyo
From a recent visit to the other side of the world in Tokyo for an international cultural seminar, the UK row about funding the arts in London or the regions seems frankly silly. With colleagues Moira...
View ArticleAwards Season Has Ended But Awards Worthy Films Continue
February 14 was a significant date in the film calendar and it had nothing do with romance. To be eligible for the BAFTAs, films had to be released by this date, meaning all the big awards films for...
View ArticleThe Damage TV Can DO
Spoiler warning - if you have not watched the final episode of the HBO series, Damages - DO NOT READ ANY FURTHER. Please note: I watch selected TV series on DVD because I refuse to let TV schedule my...
View ArticleEx-Rockers Jarvis and Matthews Go Head-to-Head for Broadcaster of the Year at...
In this blog last year I challenged the commercial radio industry to ensure that one of their number was among the list of nominees for the BPG Radio Awards in 2014. I am delighted to say that for the...
View ArticleFrom Benefits Street to Famous, Rich and Hungry - Poverty Porn? Nah, It's...
Next month, as part of the Sport Relief season of programmes (I know, yawn), we lucky viewers will be treated to seeing the likes of the Dragon's Den's Theo Paphitis and some spoilt rich 'star' off...
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Review: The Lego Movie (2014)
Like video games based on films, films based on toys are often ill-conceived, produced cheaply and lack originality. Everything from Masters of the Universe through Transformers to Battleship, they are...
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On The Set of '24'
The CTU ringtone. The Jack Bauer 'Damnit!'. The onscreen clock... If, like me, you're a fan of the award winning American drama series '24', then all three of the iconic features I've compiled above...
View ArticlePendant In A Teacup
Is Katy Perry a Muslim hater? I don't think so. But she now joins the list of global headlining acts such as those behind the Danish Muhammad cartoons and the Quran burning pastor. She's caused offence...
View ArticleOkay to Sing, Just Don't Play!
Prince has been back in town. I for one am very excited that his royal purpleness is back. Apart from the fact that the guy is a genius and a total legend I'd also like to commend him for using the all...
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