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Big Pollo are preparing for a busy summer in the UK as the acclaimed Peruvian collective returns with a string of festival appearances and the release of their latest live album, Live In The UK. Known for creating the Chichafunky movement, the Lima outfit continue to blend Latin funk, Afro-Peruvian rhythms, psychedelic cumbia and soul into an energetic live experience that has won fans across Europe and the United States. Since forming in 2005, Big Pollo have carved out a dis

Carlos Gu has become one of the UK’s most recognisable television personalities, but this July he is stepping into a new role as co-presenter of East & Southeast Asian Pride UK. Taking place at Electrowerkz in London on 24 July 2026, the event is dedicated to celebrating queer East and Southeast Asian communities through performance, connection and cultural exchange. The professional dancer, who made history as Strictly Come Dancing’s first Asian and openly gay champion, has

The Great Escape’s reputation as a proving ground for the next wave of underground talent feels especially alive at the Secret Comedy Club this year, where Planetary Group and Impressive PR return for a third consecutive takeover that’s quietly become one of Brighton’s most essential Alternative Escape destinations. Far from a throwaway fringe event, the all-day showcase has built cult status through carefully curated lineups, sweatbox intimacy and the kind of industry buzz t

Peterborough’s most distinctive dance music destination, UNDER, has unveiled the full lineup for its highly anticipated Early May Bank Holiday Weekender, returning on 1st–3rd May 2026 beneath the Nene Parkway Flyover at Nene Park. Across three days and nights, more than 60 artists will perform across tech house, house, and drum & bass showcases, transforming the dramatic underpass into one of the UK’s most unique open-air dancefloors. What began five years ago as a one-day ev

Òran Mór’s packed audience found themselves part of the story as Dystopia: The Rock Opera transformed the venue into a full-blown satirical state. The space was decked out in flags and propaganda, and every audience member received their own Dystopian flag. By the finale, every single person was waving it — cheering, laughing, and unwittingly enacting the show’s darkly comic message about obedience, spectacle, and the seduction of power. Written, produced, and performed by Ju

Cheerful Music is making its international debut at Amsterdam Dance Event 2025 with Building The Bridge , a showcase on Thursday, 23 October, at Escape’s Royal Room. Known for its bold blend of Eastern and Western sounds, the label aims to create a cultural and musical dialogue that connects Chinese artists with the global electronic music scene. The night will feature a high-energy lineup of EDM, dance-pop, and Mandarin-infused tracks, reflecting China’s rising influence on

Live Odyssey, London’s newest music experience taking fans on a journey through British Music History, opens its doors for the first time...