Albums: Now Yearbook- Vault ‘85
Now Yearbook- Vault ‘85 The Now Music series continues with the release of this four track CD which concentrates on songs from artists who might not be as famous as some of their other tracks.
A Bit Of A Lark! The Impossible Fortune By Richard Osman
They’re back, The Thursday Murder Club! The residents of Cooper’s Chase Retirement Village. Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim are on the trail of the baddies once more and, as ever, are aided by Chris and Donna and of course, Bogdan, among others. The familiarity is comforting, like a cup of cocoa on a winter’s day. It’s a new puzzle but you know you’re surrounded by helpful friends.
Have A Bollywood Ball At Blackpool Grand Theatre
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It’s the fabulous, fun-filled fairytale of Cinderella with a delicious sprinkling of South Asian spice… Get ready for the smash-hit spectacular SURINDERELLA. This September, Bollywood makes its dazzling debut at Blackpool Grand Theatre. It’s a magical night out full of sparkle, sass and shaadi drama that’s not to be missed!
In conversation: Tiffany
Fresh from delighting audiences on The Masked Singer, preparing for a major UK tour with Kim Wilde and celebrating the release of her new cookbook, Pop Life, Tiffany is as busy as ever. Yet despite a career spanning decades, she remains wonderfully down-to-earth, warm and refreshingly easy to chat to.
Albums: Niall Horan Dinner Party
Albums: Alyssa Bonagura America's Backroads
America's Backroads is a masterclass in modern country-rooted songwriting and further proof that Alyssa Bonagura deserves far greater recognition than she currently receives. Few artists are capable of wearing so many creative hats while maintaining such a consistently high standard, and even fewer can make it look this effortless. This is the work of an artist operating at the peak of her powers, delivering one of the strongest releases of the year. If there is any justice, America's Backroads should be the album that finally introduces Alyssa Bonagura to the wider audience she has long deserved.
Ripon Theatre Festival Boosts Youth Engagement At RTF26
This summer will see Ripon Theatre Festival embarking on an exciting new partnership project that will place young people at the heart of this summer’s festival, thanks to Cultural Passport for Young People funding. Supported by David Skaith, the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, and funded by the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority from the Mayoral Investment Fund.
Classical Music: Arcadia Quartet — Weinberg String Quartets, Vol. 6
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What a conclusion to the Arcadia Quartet's Weinberg series this volume is. The ensemble has spoken movingly of the moment they first encountered these string quartets—music, they say, that felt like "a glow of light surrounded by the darkness of the unknown"—and across these recordings they have made good on their ambition to dilute those shadows. This final volume crowns that mission magnificently.
Classical Music: Mike Batt Symphony No. 1 'Ukraine'
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Across all four movements, the London Symphony Orchestra plays with genuine commitment, reaching the emotional heart of what is, for a debut symphony, a monumental undertaking. This is music of vivid, strongly compelling sketches that covers the full gamut of human emotion—rage, despair, grief, resilience, and hope—expressed through tempi, expressive crescendos and diminuendos, and outbursts of passion that feel entirely authentic to their subject. It is an album that will reward repeated listening, and it is a deeply impressive arrival, however long in the making.
Classical Music: Bohuslav Martinů The Symphonies
There is much to discover here, and the attention to detail throughout is stupendous. This is one of the discs of the year – full of excitement and vivaciousness and a long-overdue tribute to a composer whose time, it seems, has finally come.
Lunchtime Concert In Bradford Cathedral On 19 June Hosted By The Delius Society
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The Frith Rolfe Piano Duo bring Frederick Delius back to his hometown along with some kindred spirits in a FREE Lunchtime Concert hosted by The Delius Society at Bradford Cathedral on Friday 19 June at 1:00pm. Hosted by The Delius Society, a free lunchtime concert is taking place at Bradford Cathedral on Friday 19 June at 1:00pm.
Dermot Kennedy On Tour
Dermot Kennedy arrived at Birmingham's Utilita Arena as one of Ireland's most successful contemporary singer-songwriters, with a catalogue that continues to grow in both scale and emotional depth. From the breakthrough success of Without Fear to the chart-topping Sonder, Kennedy has built a devoted following through his ability to blend heartfelt lyricism with soaring melodies.
From Broken Spoke To The Big Stage: Midland Look Back To Move Forward
Midland has always understood the romance of the road. From North Hollywood’s Palomino Club to Texas institutions like Gruene Hall, Gilley’s and Austin’s Broken Spoke, the Grammy-nominated trio have built their reputation on blending classic country traditions with a cinematic modern swagger.
In Conversation: Celine Cairo
With her third studio album Panacea arriving on 18 June, Dutch singer-songwriter Celine Cairo enters a new chapter defined by creative freedom, self-acceptance and emotional honesty. Built entirely on her own terms alongside a close-knit circle of collaborators, the independently made record explores growth, surrender and the search for inner peace.
All Things Orchestral To Close Roundhay Festival
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Roundhay Festival has announced that the classical music experience, All Things Orchestral, will be coming to Leeds for the first time next month. Hosted by Myleene Klass MBE, the Hallé Orchestra – conducted by Stephen Bell – will whisk the audience on a journey through time, celebrating Cinematic Classics and much more.
Duran Duran Announce Northern Concerts
Duran Duran has announced their first full UK arena tour in three years. Taking place in October, the shows land amongst another landmark year for Duran Duran, surrounded by the release of the new single Free To Love featuring Nile Rodgers, a huge returning moment headlining London’s BST Hyde Park on 5th July for the second time, and more major touring plans.
Whitby Museum Celebrates Yorkshire Day With Fossils!
Whitby Museum will mark Yorkshire Day this year with an event celebrating the amazing range of fossils found on the North Yorkshire coast. Whitby Fossil Day, on Saturday 1 August, will encourage fossil fans of all ages to get hands on with its fossil handling collection and bring their own fossils for identification by the museum’s experts.
In Conversation: Grace Newton-Wordsworth
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Melbourne alt pop-rock outfit Joan & The Giants are rapidly emerging as one of Australia’s most exciting breakthrough acts. Fronted by queer songwriter Grace Newton-Wordsworth, the four-piece blend raw vulnerability with soaring hooks and anthemic energy.
Global Sensation Abel Selaocoe To Open 60th Harrogate Music Festival In Style
Genre-defying cellist and singer Abel Selaocoe kicks off this year’s HACS Harrogate Music Festival with a bang this coming weekend.
More Opportunities For Aspiring Musicians Across North Yorkshire
Young musicians of all abilities and backgrounds are set to benefit from a greater programme of opportunities to strike the right chord for years ahead. North Yorkshire Council is the lead organisation for North Yorkshire and York Music Hub.
BBC Concert Orchestra Records Original Soundtrack for Kynren
Kynren – The Storied Lands has joined forces with the world-renowned BBC Concert Orchestra to record original music for two major new shows opening this summer at the UK’s first live-action show park in County Durham.
Orchestral Music Tops The Charts For Discovery As Yorkshire Leads The Nation's Love Of The Classics.
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Orchestral music has overtaken pop, rock, and country to become the genre Britons most want to explore, according to a major new survey by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra—and Yorkshire is at the heart of the nation's enthusiasm.
In Conversation With Jimmy Brown From UB40
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Arguably one of the biggest British groups to bring reggae music to the masses is UB40. The band was formed in the late seventies in Birmingham against a backdrop of strikes and rising unemployment – even their name was taken from the number one of the unemployment benefit forms.
World Premiere Inspired By Helen Rebanks’ Best-Selling Memoir
Theatre by the Lake presents the world premiere of a brand-new play The Farmer’s Wife inspired by Helen Rebanks’ best-selling memoir and shaped by the voices of women within Cumbria’s farming community.
In conversation: Ellen Benediktson
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Following a string of standalone singles, Swedish artist Ellen Benediktson returns with WID4L, her sophomore EP released via Icons Creating Evil Art. Built around emotional impulsivity, obsession and self-awareness that changes nothing, the project pushes further into darker, more volatile territory than her debut Good Girl.
Creation – The North York Moors Chamber Music Festival Celebrates Its 18th Birthday With Six World Premieres
The North York Moors Chamber Music Festival celebrates its 18th consecutive year this August with the premieres of six brand new compositions from some of the UK’s finest contemporary composers.
Real Stories, Real Lives: Harrogate Residents Take Centre Stage This June In Sinfonia: Stories From Harrogate
Poem of the Week: When I Land in Northern Ireland By Colette Bryce
When I Land in Northern Ireland When I land in Northern Ireland I long for cigarettes, for the blue plume of smoke hitting the lung with a thud and, God, the quickening blood as the stream administers the nicotine. Stratus shadows darkening the crops when coming in to land, coming in to land.
Albums: Freya Ridings Mother Of Pearl
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There is a distinct moment on Mother Of Pearl where it becomes impossible to think of Freya Ridings as anything other than a fully realised artist. Not simply a remarkable vocalist or gifted pianist, but a songwriter with the confidence to expose every bruise, every fracture, and every hard-earned revelation without softening the edges. This is, unquestionably, her finest record to date.
Albums: Violet Grohl Be Sweet To Me
Violet Grohl Be Sweet To Me Tracks: THUM; 595; Bug In The Cake; Last Day I Loved You; Big Memory; Mobile Star; Often Others; Applefish; Cool Buzz; Pool Of My Dreams; Plastic Couch Label: Republic Records There is something immediately compelling about Violet Grohl’s presence.