Music

The Beatles in London
January 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ final live public performance, which took place on a rooftop in London’s Savile Row. To celebrate the occasion we tell the Fab Four’s story through the sites that played a pivotal role in their stellar career. more >
30th January 2019
Choirs, crescendos and colossal concerts: six classical music festivals coming soon
Every year, the very best in contemporary and time-honoured classical music is celebrated at festivals around the country. It’s quick and easy to hop on a train and explore the world of Mozart, Bach, Handel and more at these top events. more >
23rd January 2019
The Great Western music festival guide
With summer comes a whole host of great gatherings, leaving you the difficult task of choosing one (or more!) to attend. With our help, the selection should be a cinch. more >
29th May 2018
How to celebrate Record Store Day UK
One of the biggest annual events in the music calendar is rearing its vinyl head. Celebrate this year's Record Store Day on 21 April with one of 200 independent record shops in the UK, and if you’re keen to browse for vintage records and second-hand CDs, pay a visit to one of our favourite indie music stores. more >
18th April 2018
City full of culture: five reasons to visit Swansea
With Swansea in the running for UK City of Culture 2021, Jude Rogers discovers five reasons why Wales' second city is its hippest... more >
7th August 2017