Ray Davies was a worthy recipient of this year's invitation to curate the Meltdown festival - like a lifetime achievement award, only more interesting... more
Although it only ran for just over three mid-Sixties years, its Catholic booking policy, allied to the tightrope of live recording, meant Ready Steady Go! set the benchmark for what pop television could be... more
Laze on a beach by the Thames, take in a free gig - even get married at the Royal Festival Hall. You can do it all at the Festival of Britain 60th anniversary celebrations, says Nick Curtis... more
A glittering cast of West End stars, including Josh Hartnett, Jude Law and Kenneth Branagh are set to attend this year's prestigious Evening Standard Theatre Awards... more
The Clissold Arms is best known as the pub where the Kinks first played in 1960 but its culinary reputation is not so impressive, says Rowan Moore.... more
The Clissold, famous for its connections with The Kinks, has lost its sense of individuality and is just like any other gastropub after its makeover.... more
From Coldplay and Pulp to The Who and Pink Floyd, much of modern music flourished in the capital's seats of higher learning. A new poll has revealed where they studied.... more
Sound check: German industrial metal band Rammstein literally play with fire in their live performances - and now they are about to unleash their singeing spectacle on London. Watch out for your eyebrows
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