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Outbreak Festival London review: hardcore’s biggest day out ever
While the Manchester-born event has diversified in genre, its London debut as part of the Lido Festival shows the same energy and community that made its name
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Beyoncé live in London: A rootin’ tootin’ stadium show for the ages
Rain be damned: The Cowboy Carter delivers a show for the ages.
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Bruce Springsteen live in Liverpool: The Boss sounds a glorious battle cry for his America
The healing power of rock and roll is in full effect as Springsteen brings anthems of love, defiance and freedom to a sold-out Anfield Stadium.
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Mighty Hoopla review: Kesha, JADE and Kate Nash bring political bite as they dominate UK’s top pop festival
Top stars of today collide with legends at London's most pop-tastic event of the summer.
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Radio 1’s Big Weekend festival review: A glorious kickstart to the summer
There’s something for everyone at this genre-spanning celebration of British music
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Wide Awake festival review: a triumphant day after a difficult week
The very existence of the south London one-dayer, as well as controversy over its headliners, clouded the weeks leading up to it – on the day, it pulled through to become a vibrant celebration
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The 6 best things we saw at The Great Escape 2025
Here are our highlights from the annual seaside showcase
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‘Hamlet Hail to the Thief’ review: Thom Yorke masterminds a stunning collision of worlds
A reworked score of Radiohead’s sixth album backs an adaptation that even Shakespeare’s great tragedy has never seen the likes of before.
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Self Esteem live in London: Rollercoaster ride of a theatre show kicks off new era
As Rebecca Lucy Taylor prepares to release her third album 'A Complicated Woman', London's Duke Of York's Theatre provides the perfect backdrop for her to kick off this exciting new era.
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Sugababes live in London review: Iconic girl group’s first arena tour brings career-spanning pop nostalgia
On their first ever arena tour, Sugababes show why their excellent pop always belonged in rooms this big.
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Elton John and Brandi Carlile live in London: Super-duo deliver an incredible night for the ages
A week before releasing their joint album Who Believes In Angels?, Elton John and Brandi Carlile deliver the kind of night that we won't forget anytime soon.
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FKA twigs live in London: reaching for eusexua at an avant-garde rave
The singer’s live shows have always been lauded for their elaborate routines and arty concepts – the ‘Eusexua’ tour is best when she lets loose and just dances
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Lola Young live in London: Crowning moment for pop’s most relatable artist
At her biggest London show to date, Lola Young shows why she's set to be no flash-in-the-pan.
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Justice live in London: the greatest show on tour right now
Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay’s ongoing tour behind last year’s ‘Hyperdrama’ album is a pulverising audio-visual spectacular that deserves to go down in history
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ATEEZ live in London: K-Pop stars light up The O2 Arena
On the first of two nights in London, ATEEZ deliver an electrifying show in the capital
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Floating Points live in London: a dazzling audio-visual spectacle
Sam Shepherd’s expertly crafted, deeply human dance music is enhanced by stunning live visuals at the second of four gigs at Outernet
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The Prodigy live in London: Rave legends deliver almighty homecoming
As they return to their spiritual home of Brixton, The Prodigy prove that they're still at the top of their game.
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Paul McCartney live in London: Macca magic with a little help from his friends
With the aid of Ringo Starr and Ronnie Wood, Macca delivers a star studded treat for the ages.
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Sam Fender live in London: Geordie guitar hero shows why stadiums await
On his first of two nights in the capital, the most exciting guitar hero of his generation proves why he's become one of the UK's most thrilling talents
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Clockenflap Festival review: rave, rap, rock and J-pop collide in stunning Hong Kong setting
Under the backdrop of Hong Kong's stunning skyline, Clockenflap makes for one of the most unique festivals on the planet.