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Fun and theatrics with R�yksopp

06.11.09

Torbj�rn Brundtland took to the stage in his dressing gown as Norwegian boys R�yksopp came to Shepherd's Bush Empire to party... more

Kate Moss needs Jamie Hince to find VIP entry

30.09.09

Kate Moss and boyfriend Jamie Hince were spotted looking very loved-up at a gig in Shepherd�s Bush.... more

Gigs of the week

25.09.09

Cliff Richard & The Shadows come to the 02 Arena, Paolo Nutini will be at the Hammersmith Apollo and Florence and the Machine are at Shepherd's Bush.... more

The 25 must-see London gigs

15.05.09

From Britney Spears's circus to Jack White's new band, an extraordinary line-up of stars are coming to play in London before the summer festival season. Check out our 25 must sees... more

Country girl Taylor Swift conquers all

07.05.09

It was well-rehearsed stuff, but the intention was clear: Swift was here to impress. And impress she did.... more

Taylor stops in for a Swift pint

05.05.09

Tayor Swift arrived in London yesterday and headed straight for Guy Ritchie's pub The Punch Bowl in Mayfair.... more

Lily Allen finds it tough to keep up with Kate Moss

27.03.09

Lily Allen looked as though she had partied to within an inch of her life last night during a late-night session with Kate Moss.... more

O2 renames Brixton Academy and Shepherd�s Bush Empire

06.11.08

Mobile phone company O2 has won naming rights to three popular London music venues as part of an ambitious expansion of its music empire... more

Bad times for bad Wu-Tang boys

17.07.08

Wu-Tang Clan were eye-poppingly watchable at their Shepherd's Bush Empire gig, with moments of breathtaking, exhilarating wonder from the delicious vocal interplay. ... more

The next big thing: FLEET FOXES

28.06.08

A folk-pop band who are proving there is more to Seattle than grunge.... more

Off the record

07.12.07

In this week's off the record, David Smyth talks about The Feeling, discusses his pick of festive gigs to get you in the christmas mood, and finds out what's new on the world wide web.... more

Critic's choice: Top five gigs

02.08.07

This weekend, Prince continues his residency at the O2 Arena, the dextrous VJ duo Addictive TV perform the National Theatre and Isaac Hayes plays the Shepherds Bush Empire.... more

Critic's choice: top 5 gigs

25.05.07

David Smyth picks the weekend's best gigs. Amy Winehouse - if she turns up - and Rufus Wainwright in non-Judy Garland mode are among them.... more

Songs made for quiet contemplation

24.05.07

Shepherd's Bush Empire has had its fair share of riotous evenings, but Elvis Perkins and Willy Mason's gentle brand of folk was never likely to shake its century-old foundations.... more

Critic's choice: best weekend gigs

18.05.07

OMD reform to play at Hammersmith Apollo, while nu-ravers Klaxon, country act Wilco, and an acoustic set from Kooks singer Luke Pritchard top the gig list this weekend.... more

Critic's Choice: Top Five Gigs

11.05.07

Indie rockers Maximo Park, veteran folk band The Waterboys and soul man Lionel Richie head up the top gigs in London this weekend.... more

Veteran US band still rocking

11.05.07

Famous for their hit La Bamba, Los Lobos are now reminiscent of a jobbing pub rock band... more

Chan marshals her forces for a triumph

02.05.07

Self-confessed stage fright sufferer Chan Marshall, who once put on the worst gig David Smyth had ever seen, performed a much improved show at the Forum.... more

Tim shoots from the lips

26.04.07

Comedian Tim Vine will be armed with silly props, quick-fire one-liners and pun-laden songs as he rattles through the gags like a comedy machine-gun at the Shepherd's Bush Empire on 13 May.... more

An Urban outing for Mr Kidman

24.04.07

Fresh from a stint in rehab, Mr Nicole Kidman plays the Shepherd's Bush Empire tonight as part of his world tour.... more

Critic's choice: Top 5 gigs

20.04.07

Brazilian electropop, Philly soul, old-time psychadelic nonsense, nu-folk and the launch of a fancy dress music festival: David Smyth is spoilt for choice.... more

Critic's choice: Top 5 gigs

20.04.07

Brazilian electropop, Philly soul, old-time psychadelic nonsense, nu-folk and the launch of a fancy dress music festival: David Smyth is spoilt for choice.... more

Sidekick steps into the spotlight

18.04.07

As Leslie Feist sang with a guitar and a glitterball, all her Shepherd's Bush Empire audience could do was gaze in silent admiration at a sidekick who has finally become a star.... more

Off the record: David Smyth

16.03.07

David Smyth ponders over Starbucks' move into the music business, the coffee company's imminent signing of Paul McCartney, and Steven Seagal's upcoming Shepherds Bush Empire gig.... more

Kiwi's long road to victory

13.03.07

The top two levels of the Shepherd's Bush Empire might have been closed due to lack of interest, but Tim Finn delivered a show full of grace and theatrical �lan.... more

Amy's no-no-show

09.03.07

Amy Winehouse is photographed in the booze aisle of her local supermarket. Hours later, her gig is cancelled, due to "unforeseen circumstances".... more

Critic's choice: Top 5 weekend gigs

02.03.07

Kaiser Chiefs head to the Shepherd's Bush Empire, The Fratellis play four nights in Brixton and Gruff Rhys kicks off the South Bank's sixth annual season of experimental music.... more

Critic's choice: Top five gigs

17.11.06

KT Tunstall, Amy Winehouse and Noel Gallagher go acoustic, The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band reunite to mark their 40th anniversary and The Magic Numbers showcase their second album.... 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

Critic's Choice: Top Five Gigs

01.09.06

David Smyth picks some of the best live music in London this weekend, from Beck's essential set at the Shepherd's Bush Empire to Nina Nastasia's appearance at the King's Head in Crouch End.... more