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Nestled in the forested space of the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, this summer’s theatre sensation is just waiting be discovered: director Tim Sheader’s revival of Jerry Herman’s musical version of La Cage Aux Folles (based on the French farce by Jean Poiret). Packed with drag, dance, drama and self-determination, this production is nothing less than a dazzling triumph.

MC Hammersmith, the world's leading freestyle rapper to emerge from the ghetto of middle-class West London, has announced his first ever UK tour after wowing the fans and critics alike with his new show ‘‘Straight Outta Brompton’ at the Edinburgh Fringe this month. The tour starts in his hometown of Edinburgh on 19^th March at The Stand and culminates on 28^th April at Brighton’s Old Market.

Birmingham Royal Ballet is delighted to announce the launch of its new company BRB2 which will be visiting Wolverhampton Grand Theatre on Saturday 24 June 2023 as part of its inaugural UK tour with Carlos Acosta’s Classical Selection.

BRB2 is a new initiative where BRB pro-actively seeks out some of the best young ballet graduates from around the world to join a two-year performance programme, providing vital employment for the next generation of exceptional ballet dancers, (aged 18-22) to transition from training into jobs at BRB or other leading ballet companies, impacting the dance sector worldwide.

The country's finest DJ's, businesses, promoters have been nominated for the city's biggest entertainment awards and concert at Symphony Hall where we celebrate 25 years of Street Cred Magazine, the ultimate game changer created in Birmingham known internationally.

Best known for his chart-topping, arena-filling, multi-Platinum success with The Vamps, James McVey now takes a very different approach as he launches his solo project. His first single, ‘Dancing On The Head Of A Needle’, finds him stepping confidently into introspective folk-pop territory, which was inspired by his love of artists such as Damien Rice. The project took shape as he was recovering from vocal surgery early this year, which is reflected within the vulnerability of his lyrics and the hushed style of his delivery. 

The charismatic Grenadian powerhouse, Jevaughn John, popularly known in the music industry as V’ghn and dubbed 'The Grenadian Bad Boy', proudly announces the selection of his dynamic track ‘Heaven on Earth’ as the official theme song for the Caribbean Premier League (CPLT20) 2023 tournament.

Emerging from the vibrant streets of Grenada, V’ghn's meteoric rise in the music industry, backed by his electrifying energy and unparalleled songwriting skills, has always been deeply rooted in his love for his homeland and the Caribbean at large. ‘Heaven on Earth’ is no exception; a track crafted with passion, mirroring the unity, shared love, and rich creativity of the Caribbean people.

Is there anything quite like the anticipation of a new season? When the air is thick with dreams, and every supporter’s heart is filled with hope and the unspoken phrase, ‘This could be our year!’

And all this is heightened by the sight of a beautiful new pitch, as smooth as a carpet—a testament to the groundskeeper’s art. Like a blank page ready for the season’s triumphs to be written.

A new finding by CasinoAlpha.com has found that Jung Kook, a renowned member of BTS, has now garnered more monthly listeners on Spotify as a solo artist than the entire group. As per the latest data, Jung Kook boasts 35,407,241 monthly listeners, while BTS stands at 35,137,160.

Not only does Jung Kook shine in performances, but he also showcases immense earning potential in royalties.

The award-winning smash hit play, The Full Monty will head to Coventry later this year, playing at the Belgrade from 2 – 7 October 2023 with a press performance on Monday 2 October. 

Produced by Everyman Theatre Cheltenham & Buxton Opera House in association with Mark Goucher and David Pugh, this fast and funny play is still very much of our time, as again we are hit by a cost-of-living crisis. Gaz and his mates are down on their luck and feel they have been thrown on the scrap heap, but they are determined to fight back and bare a little more than they ever thought they would have to.

MCM Comic Con, the ultimate celebration of all things pop culture comes back to town this Autumn, ready to unleash a whirlwind weekend of jaw-dropping excitement! Get ready to immerse yourself in an incredible celebration of film, TV, gaming, cosplay and the most sensational experiences imaginable as MCM Comic Con London returns to ExCeL London from 27^th - 29^th October.  

The first guests have been announced and you won’t be disappointed… Leading the charge in this year’s line-up is none other than the incredible cast of Critical Role! Brace yourselves as Matthew Mercer, Laura Bailey, Travis Willingham, Sam Riegel, Liam O'Brien, Ashley Johnson, Taliesin Jaffe and Marisha Ray make their way back to the MCM stage, ready to captivate audiences with their incredible talents and storytelling in the magical world of Dungeons & Dragons. 

Fine art print publishers, The Original Memorabilia Company have announced the exclusive release of a new limited edition fine art print depicting the most iconic Only Fools & Horses scene ever.

Individually numbered and signed by Del Boy himself, Sir David Jason. Just 600 full colour prints will be made available worldwide, available in A1 and A2 sizes. 

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell will play an intimate London show next month.

Campbell and band will celebrate the induction of UB40 into the Music Walk Of Fame in Camden with an exclusive concert at KOKO on September 4. Tickets for the special performance go on general sale at 10am on Friday (August 18). Announcing the news with a post on social media, Campbell said: "To celebrate the induction to the Walk Of Fame London.

With a handbag, whistle and a key to the Police Box, WPC Iris Armstrong is ready for whatever the mean streets of a 1950s market town throws at her. Fresh from police training school, she prepares for her first day on the beat. The reality is very different. Stuck at the station, she soon finds her main jobs are typing and making brews.

An unflinching slice of indie-rock that sees twanging acoustic guitars give way to driving choruses filled with fuzzy riffs and forceful vocals, ‘Oh No, I Know’ shines like the light at the end of an increasingly dark tunnel. Of the new track, frontman Ben Rooke explains: “The song is about love and how it helps fight addiction.

‘My 21 Grams’ is a unique east-meets-west rock album by singer-songwriter and Bahraini Prince, Hassan bin Rashid. His fifth album, ‘My 21 Grams’, released 6th October 2023, is a beguiling, heartfelt, thought-provoking marriage of the western rock loved by one who has lived in Florida the Netherlands and New Zealand, to the Arabic sounds of his upbringing.

The future of Irish music, culture and heritage in the UK has received a boost with the award of an Arts Council England grant to Birmingham independent community venue Nortons Digbeth.

Artists, fans, and the Irish diaspora across England are set to benefit from the news, which will help to underwrite investment in grassroots artists and organisations via the 500-capacity popular music venue at a time when the live music landscape is at serious risk across the country. Funding from the Arts Council England will help Nortons to further shape its offering to grassroots music artists, with a particular focus on underrepresented groups including second and third-generation Irish and their families in Birmingham.