Review
The Great Escape 2026: as it happened
On the ground at Brighton’s annual new music city takeover
News
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Video Diaries
The Video Diaries: Lewis Capaldi
Key moments in the career of the Scottish singer-songwriter, caught on camera
Alexisonfire: “There were a lot of emo bands that we perceived to be insincere”
Ahead of a London arena show with Billy Talent in June, AOF’s George Pettit looks back on their landmark third album Crisis 20 years on
Looking Back
The Kooks talk 20 years of Inside In/Inside Out
Luke Pritchard reflects on the lightning-bolt rise of The Kooks’ debut album ahead of a run of outdoor shows this summer
By Numbers
Beetlejuice By Numbers: Every song in the stage musical
Here’s your breakdown of every song on the soundtrack of Beetlejuice The Musical
Preview
Reading & Leeds 2026: the complete line-up deep dive
All the runners and riders across both sites of the UK’s blockbusting bank holiday twin festivals
Interview
Florence Road: “I hope fans feel how powerful live music is and how it can really make you feel alive”
The Ticketmaster FRESH Listers talk about life on the road and their whirlwind rise to fame
Plus One
New Music
Interview
Julia Cumming: “So much of my self-worth was defined by what people thought of me”
Ahead of her appearance at The Great Escape in Brighton, Julia Cumming opens up about the liberation of making her debut solo record
Interviews
Interview
High Society: “You’ll leave feeling a thousand times better than when you walked in”
Director Rachel Kavanaugh and actor Freddie Fox discuss bringing the Cole Porter classic to the Barbican stage this May
Interview
Stuck In A Lift With… Steve Backshall
Ahead of an autumn arena tour of Deadly Live!, we get to know the fervently friendly naturalist and broadcaster better
Interview
Ash’s Tim Wheeler: “we were far too young to be facing the end of our careers”
25 years after the release of Free All Angels, Tim Wheeler looks back on the album that saved Ash
Preview
UK festivals 2026: the ultimate guide
Air out your tent and get planning early with this regularly updated festival season guide for 2026
Theatre
Reviews
Review
Review: Grace Pervades
Ralph Fiennes and Miranda Raison create and recreate theatrical magic at the Theatre Royal Haymarket
Review
Review: Kinky Boots
Johannes Radebe and Matt Cardle lead an electric ensemble in this stylish revival at the London Coliseum
Review
Review: Avenue Q
The irreverent musical is back at the Shaftesbury Theatre to hold our hands through the more uncomfortable realities of adult life
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Guide
The ultimate festival packing list: the only checklist you’ll ever need
Not sure what to pack for a festival? Our ultimate festival packing list covers all the festival essentials for surviving and thriving three days in a field
Guide
What to wear to a festival
The definitive guide to dressing up, dressing down and looking the part during festival fashion season
Looking Back
Bowling For Soup talk 20 years of A Hangover You Don’t Deserve
The pop-punk legends reflect on the unexpected success of their seminal album ahead of their 2026 summer shows
Best Live Music in Glasgow This Month: May 2026
Our guide to the must-see gigs, concerts and club nights in Glasgow this month
Best Live Music in Manchester This Month: May 2026
Our guide to the must-see gigs, concerts and club nights in Manchester this month
Plus One
The 11 best Sonny Fodera songs
With a summer full of UK festival dates lined up, we rank the best Sonny Fodera tracks to listen out for in the field