In honor of what would have been his 50th birthday, the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation (SLDF) has announced More Life – Pass The Mic, a musical celebration of Stephen Lawrence. The event will feature a number of influential Black British artists such as D Double E, Ghetts, The Kanneh-Masons, Mahalia, Nao, and Wretch 32, with… Continue reading D Double E and Ghetts announced for event honouring Stephen Lawrence’s “remarkable legacy”
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John Summit’s debut album ‘Comfort in Chaos’ is out now
John Summit, the DJ and producer who originated from Chicago, has finally released his first-ever album titled ‘Comfort in Chaos’ on July 12th, 2021. He released the 12-track album in collaboration with Darkroom on his own house and techno label, Experts Only. Summit’s new project features the Chicago house influence he grew up with, along… Continue reading John Summit’s debut album ‘Comfort in Chaos’ is out now
Homerton Fertility Centre to reopen after licence ban
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has given the Homerton Fertility Centre in Hackney, London the green light to reopen its doors for treatment of patients from 8 August. The facility was closed in March 2024 after three “serious untoward incidents” occurred where a number of frozen embryos did not survive being thawed or… Continue reading Homerton Fertility Centre to reopen after licence ban
TRNSMT just as much fun as Glastonbury, say Sugababes
The iconic girl group Sugababes has made a triumphant return to the stage, delighting fans at Scotland’s biggest festival, TRNSMT. The three original members, Siobhan Donaghy, Keisha Buchanan, and Mutya Buena, performed hit after hit to a crowd of 50,000 people, declaring that the festival has been “just as much fun as Glastonbury.” Speaking to… Continue reading TRNSMT just as much fun as Glastonbury, say Sugababes
Seoul Community Radio spotlights UK bass at Hajodaze Festival 2024
The Hajodaze YangYang Festival, an event hosted by Seoul Community Radio, has announced its line-up for this year’s festival. The festival will take place across two dates this summer, July 20 and August 17. The event, now in its third year, will happen at South Korea’s East Coast beach resort Yangyang in the Gangwon province.… Continue reading Seoul Community Radio spotlights UK bass at Hajodaze Festival 2024
UK and EU visa rejection rates for African and Asian artists are ‘unfair’ and limit cultural diversity
Visa refusals for African and Asian touring artists seeking to perform in the UK and the EU are “humiliating and costly,” according to a report in The Guardian. Price hikes in early 2023 of 15% for work and tourist visas have widened the inequality in rejection rates by country of origin, according to a study… Continue reading UK and EU visa rejection rates for African and Asian artists are ‘unfair’ and limit cultural diversity
Black Artist Database teams up with Tottenham’s MOKO on Hurricane Beryl fundraiser
A fundraising event for Hurricane Beryl affected individuals has been announced by the Black Artist Database (B.A.D) in collaboration with MOKO Tottenham. The event is scheduled to take place on July 20th, and will feature reggae and dance music DJs such as ELLADHC, Isaac Carter, T Dunn, Ellaweeez, and Mighty Ruler Soundsystem, along with some… Continue reading Black Artist Database teams up with Tottenham’s MOKO on Hurricane Beryl fundraiser
London’s Wireless Festival will finish early on Sunday due to Euros final
Wireless festival, one of UK’s biggest music festivals, has decided to end its Sunday night early so that football fans can catch the Euros 2024 final. The festival announced that it would cut the night off at 7:PM, giving the attendees enough time to travel home and watch the match. This announcement came after Tyla… Continue reading London’s Wireless Festival will finish early on Sunday due to Euros final
Route taken by man who dumped bodies on Bristol bridge
Authorities have confirmed the disturbing discovery of two deceased adult males in suitcases that were abandoned on Clifton Suspension Bridge this week. Investigations are currently underway to determine the circumstances that led to their deaths, and at this time the situation is being treated as a homicide. Efforts are being made to identify the victims… Continue reading Route taken by man who dumped bodies on Bristol bridge
Why are thousands of prisoners set to be released early?
The UK government has announced emergency measures to deal with the issue of prison overcrowding in England and Wales. One of the solutions presented includes releasing some prisoners earlier than usual, once they have served 40% of their sentence. The programme is set to begin in September, and prisoners imprisoned for serious violent crimes, those… Continue reading Why are thousands of prisoners set to be released early?