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5 things to know about James Baldwin
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5 things to know about James Baldwin

Get an insight into the life of the remarkable writer and prominent civil rights activist.

How I create… with choreographer Crazy Smooth
The dancer and choreographer Crazy Smooth. A Black man wearing a collarless denim shirt and a dark blue beanie hat. He is pictured in an urban alleyway.
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How I create… with choreographer Crazy Smooth

The dancer and choreographer answers questions about his creative process.

My Mixtape: Just Vibez’ 10 songs to get you in the Carnival spirit
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My Mixtape: Just Vibez’ 10 songs to get you in the Carnival spirit

Ready for summer? You will be once you’ve thrown on this Carnival inspired mixtape.

Meltdown festival: a short history
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Meltdown festival: a short history

A look back at the history of Meltdown festival, including a complete list of festival curators from George Benjamin to Chaka Khan.

Who is composer Annea Lockwood?
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Who is composer Annea Lockwood?

Meet the composer who’s ‘instruments’ have included glass, conversation, and entire rivers.

Playlist: Sound Within Sound
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Playlist: Sound Within Sound

Discover international artists who pushed boundaries with this playlist of lesser-known composers featured in our 2024 Sound Within Sound festival.

5 things to know about Tavares Strachan: There Is Light Somewhere
An installation view of the Intergalactic Palace sculpture, with bits of torn sheet music and lights lining the walls.
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5 things to know about Tavares Strachan: There Is Light Somewhere

An introductory guide to artist Tavares Strachan and his 2024 Hayward Gallery exhibition, Tavares Strachan: There is Light Somewhere.

Who is supergroup Les Amazones d’Afrique?
Three members of the band Les Amazones D'Afrique wearing long colourful dresses and African jewellery and hairstyles.
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Who is supergroup Les Amazones d’Afrique?

Discover Les Amazones d’Afrique, a supergroup of West African female vocal talent formed to deliver an important message.

Kazuo Ishiguro: some of my book titles have come from cookery books
The author Kazuo Ishiguro, an older man with grey hair and glasses is seated on a stage, wearing a dark top and jacket
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Kazuo Ishiguro: some of my book titles have come from cookery books

Author Kazuo Ishiguro makes a surprising admission about the origins of his book titles in our Royal Festival Hall.

Speakers Corner Quartet: exclusive studio session
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Speakers Corner Quartet: exclusive studio session

Enjoy this exclusive studio performance from Speakers Corner Quartet recorded at The Room Studios in Lewisham, South East London.

The evolution of the Royal Festival Hall’s foyer spaces
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The evolution of the Royal Festival Hall’s foyer spaces

See how the foyers and lobbies of our Royal Festival Hall have changed from its opening in 1951 to its newest refurbishment in 2024.

Who is pianist Margaret Leng Tan?
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Who is pianist Margaret Leng Tan?

Discover pianist Margaret Leng Tan, the avant-garde performer who has become recognised as the world’s premiere virtuoso of the toy piano.