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Sandro Kopp paints a portrait of life with Tilda Swinton

29.10.10
He was a Kiwi centaur, she was the wicked White Witch of Narnia who swept him off to her Highland hideaway. Lydia Slater meets Sandro Kopp, the painter of the virtual world and sweetheart of Tilda Swinton ... more

Buskers revive sound of music in park bandstands

03.09.10
Music is ringing out once again from the abandoned bandstands of London as buskers use them to stage free gigs... more

Martha, Rufus and Loudon Wainwright to share the stage at Southbank festival

08.04.10
The annual Meltdown festival is set to be a family affair as generations of folk-rock stars led by Loudon Wainwright III and his children Martha and Rufus take to the Southbank stages.... more

Giles Deacon: cutting a splash

02.07.09
Giles Deacon found inspiration for his first bikini line while lounging by the Chateau Marmont pool watching LA girls turn swimwear into daywear. Will Londoners follow suit?... more

It's her turn now

20.05.08
Having made a name as special guest to her numerous musical chums, including brother Rufus, Martha Wainwright has finally merited her own spotlight.... more

Small music venues to be protected by planning law

25.02.08
A move to protect London's live music scene has been launched after the closure of two of the capital's best known smaller venues... more

Small music venues to be protected

25.02.08
A move to protect London's live music scene has been launched after the closure of two of the capital's best known smaller venues.... more

Fresh from France

31.07.07
Keren Ann has had five unsuccessful albums, but her absorbing gig at the Arts Theatre suggested her appeal may yet transcend international boundaries. ... 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

The Spitz given six months to quit Spitalfields

26.04.07
One of London's best-known live music venues is facing closure following a dispute with its landlord.... more

Summer of gigs at Somerset House

17.04.07
Some of the biggest names in pop have been lined up to appear at this summer's concerts in the courtyard of Somerset House.... more

Critic's choice: top 5 gigs

12.01.07
Old folkies Vashti Bunyan and Bert Jansch, lairy rockers The Twang, plus a metal outfit and a Swedish multi-instrumentalist are David Smyth's preferred treats.... more

Critic's Choice: Top Five Gigs

29.09.06
The other Mr Adams comes to town (Ryan that is), Beth Orton and Bert Jansch folk it up at the Spitz Festival and Jurassic 5 bring hip-hop to the Astoria. Read about the weekend's best live music here.... more


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