Now playing Next Culture news Edinburgh Fringe 2024 Preview: How to get around and what to see The world’s largest performance arts festival returns to Edinburgh in August with one of its most enticing line-ups in years. As a a key platform for European talent spotting, the programme for the Fringe is famous for its eclectic mix of stand-up comedy and theatre. 31/07/2024
Now playing Next Art Sam Smith portrait joins UK Royal Family at National Portrait Gallery The portrait of the five-time Grammy Award winner will hang alongside the King and the Princess of Wales at the National Portrait Gallery, as part of its 'History Makers' display, which celebrates the most influential figures of contemporary culture. 31/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news The 1975 sued for €2.2million by Malaysian festival over LGBTQ protest The festival organisers have filed a suit, citing that the band’s infamous same-sex kiss led the festival to be forced to shut down last summer. 31/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Sinéad O’Connor’s cause of death revealed – one year after her death Beloved singer and activist Sinéad O’Connor died from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma, according to her death certificate. 29/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news The best things to do and see (or watch) in Europe this week Not all heroes wear comic-accurate costumes! As the world's greatest athletes congregate in Paris, here's how to celebrate the Olympics across Europe. 27/07/2024
Now playing Next Art Pharrell Williams wants arts competitions back for 2028 Olympics The musician-turned-designer wants to reinstate arts competitions back on the world's biggest sports stage. Yes, you read correctly – Arts used to be an Olympic discipline, with medals awarded in five categories... 26/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Here are the best albums of 2024... So far How many have you heard? And do you agree with our first-half of 2024 ranking? 26/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Paris Olympics: Star-studded line-up finally revealed for opening Céline Dion, Lady Gaga, Aya Nakamura and Gojira, the first heavy metal band to ever perform at the Olympics, have all been confirmed as music performers during the opening ceremony. 26/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Missed the Eras Tour? Catch Taylor Swift's costumes at London's V&A Calling all Swifties! London's V&A Museum is presenting a trail featuring a curated collection of costumes, guitars, and other memorabilia from Swift's extensive career. 25/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Mercury Prize 2024: Check out the shortlisted nominees This year's Mercury Prize shortlist is borderline flawless. From Charli XCX to The Last Dinner Party, via Beth Gibbons and Nia Archives, all are deserving of taking the top prize in September... 25/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Why are European fans outraged over Sabrina Carpenter’s 2025 tour? Sabrina Carpenter fans are left fuming at the “criminal” ticket prices for the European leg of her Short n' Sweet 2025 tour next March. 25/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news 81-year-old conductor sacked following assault allegation Conductor Sir John Eliot Gardiner has had his contract with the Monteverdi Choir and Orchestras officially terminated, 11 months after he was suspended for hitting a singer during a performance. 25/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Will Céline Dion sing at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics? “Apparently she has arrived in Paris, it's great!" shared Macron on French television. "I would be immensely happy if she could be at this opening ceremony, like all our compatriots." 24/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news British blues pioneer John Mayall dies aged 90 John Mayall, often called the "father of British blues", played with the likes of Eric Clapton, Mick Fleetwood and Patti Smith. He was due to be inducted in the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class in October. 24/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Paris Olympics: Snoop Dogg to lead celebrity charge for torch relay The US rapper will carry the flame on Friday through the streets of Paris. The Torch Relay aims to unite people around the values of sport and togetherness. Who is joining Snoop on Friday, and which celebs have already carried the flame? 23/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Will Lady Gaga perform at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony? Lady Gaga has been spotted in Paris, fuelling speculation that she will be performing at Olympics opening ceremony on Friday 26 July. 23/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Last member of the Four Tops, Abdul 'Duke' Fakir, dies aged 88 The Four Tops were among Motown's most popular acts - hitting their peak between 1964 and 1967 when they scored 11 top 20 hits, including ‘I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch) ’ and ‘Reach Out I'll Be There’. 23/07/2024
Now playing Next Lifestyle Soundtrack to victory: The ultimate Olympics playlist for Paris 2024 Need the perfect soundtrack for your Olympic-themed party or just some tunes to get you pumped for the Games? We've got you covered! 23/07/2024
Now playing Next Lifestyle Damon Albarn vs Bob Dylan: Should phones be banned at gigs? A phone ban will be implemented on all dates for Bob Dylan's upcoming European leg of his tour. Blur frontman Damon Albarn thinks this prohibition is an overstep. Should concerts be phone-free and who's right? (Spoiler: It's neither Bob nor Damon.) 22/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Born To Bank: Bruce Springsteen is officially a billionaire Baby, we were born to run...to the bank and celebrate, as Bruce Springsteen is now officially a billionaire. 22/07/2024