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Who is Shirley Chisholm?
Discover the story of an unsung US political trailblazer who made waves in the 1960s and 1970s as the first Black Woman in Congress.
Norman Jay: ‘Music without prejudice became the mainstay of Notting Hill Carnival’
DJ Norman Jay talks about his long career in music and the importance of Black music history in this video interview.
Carol Ann Duffy reads at WOW Festival’s Laureates Night
Enjoy a reading from Carol Ann Duffy, part of a 2014 event celebrating the women who together held the UK’s five most prominent poet laureate roles.
7 left-handed classical pianists and the Southbank Centre
Leading left-handed classical pianists including Daniel Barenboim, Nicholas McCarthy and Hélène Grimaud who’ve all performed in our auditoria.
The Royal Festival Hall organ: a short history
Our Royal Festival Hall organ celebrated 70 years in 2024. The organ’s curator William McVicker’s short history includes the story of its creation.
Leigh-Anne Pinnock on Little Mix, family and self belief
Former Little Mix star, Leigh-Anne Pinnock discuss her new memoir, Believe with Chidera Eggerue; recorded at our 2023 London Literature Festival.
Memories of the Royal Festival Hall organ
The Royal Festival Hall organ is celebrated through memories of those who have heard it, and those who have been lucky enough to play it.
5 things to know about When Forms Come Alive
An introduction to When Forms Come Alive, a 2024 group sculptural exhibition featuring work from 21 international artists.
Soumik Datta: 5 must watch performances
Watch five performances from the Bengali-born British Indian musician and composer including a surprising double act with Bill Bailey.
David Gibb: ‘Children are the most honest audience a musician can play to’
The musician explains what it’s like to make music for children and families, and why he does so.
Playlist: Chaka Khan
Listen to a playlist of tracks featuring Chaka Khan, curator of the our 2024 Meltdown festival.
Meet the musician: Julia Bullock
The American soprano talks about her inspirations, her favourite concert halls and what it feels like to perform, in this 2023 interview.