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Jacques Brel c'est moi

09.10.09
Drunks, whores and death stalk the songs of the great Belgian singer. It was love on first listen, says Marc Almond.... more

Life is a cabaret

29.04.09
Roll over, Jackie Collins. Showgirl Immodesty Blaize's new "bonkbuster" novel, Tease (Ebury), lifts the lid on burlesque - a world of 18in corsets, jewelled merkins, bawdy humour and camp cabaret... more

Gigs of the week

09.06.08
Jools Holland will take to the stage at Hampton Court Palace, Gavin Rossdale is to play Camden and Kid Rock comes to Shepherds Bush.... more

Ether 08 merges art with technology

07.04.08
From the unveiling of Goldfrapp's album launch to the world premiere of In Seven Days, here is a guide to the highlights of this year's Ether festival at the Southbank Centre.... more

Defiant torch songs

10.12.07
A commanding performance from Mark Almond at Indig02 suggests that the artist is on the verge of becoming a true national institution.... more

Frocks rock as fashion elite and pop stars unite

19.10.07
Fashion and rock may not always be ideal bedfellows, but this was undoubtedly an unforgettable show for a very good cause.... more

Sugababes and Chanel unite at Albert Hall

10.10.07
Lily Allen, Razorlight, the Sugababes and Shirley Bassey are among the artists playing at this year's Swarovski Fashion Rocks event.... more

Critic's choice: Top five gigs

21.09.07
The top gigs this week include Prince, The Holloways, Lord Large formerly of Electric Soft Parade, and the UN approved Peace Day concert.... more

A heartfelt tribute

17.09.07
30 years after his death, an evening of Mark Bolan anniversary nostalgia proves a peculiar gem of glam-rock charm.... more

Big names sign up for Fashion Rocks

14.09.07
Lily Allen, Joss Stone and Beth Ditto are among those who will perform at this year's Swarovski Fashion Rocks concert at the Royal Albert Hall.... more

Critic's choice: Top Five Gigs

14.09.07
Beach Boy Brian Wilson continues his performances at the Royal Festival Hall and T Rexstacy pay tribute to Marc Bolan.... more

Razor sharp Ricky back on target

04.09.07
Ricky Gervais is hardly the finest comedian ever to tread the boards, but he is undoubtedly special, says Bruce Dessau.... more

Almond gets all emotional

10.07.07
80s star Marc Almond celebrated his 50th birthday with a joyous and emotional gig at the Shepherd's Bush Empire... more

Stars to rock for global peace

18.06.07
Annie Lennox, Corinne Bailey Rae and James Morrison are to headline a concert calling for global peace which will be held at London's Royal Albert Hall.... more

CDs of the week

01.06.07
Ex-Sugababe Mutya Buena, the third album from Dizzee Rascal and the return of Marc Almond are among the week's musical highlights.... more

Critic's choice: Top Five Gigs

04.05.07
Marc Almond plays his first solo gig since 2004, just one act of many to take in over the Bank Holiday weekend.... more

Critic's Choice: Top Five Gigs

15.09.06
Texan singer-songwriter Jolie Holland plays the Roundhouse, the Scissor Sisters play free in Trafalgar square and Mekon are at Fabric. David Smyth selects the cream of this weekend's gigs.... more

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