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‘It’s beautiful to have experienced the journey’: 10 years of Out-Spoken
Out-Spoken host poet Joelle Taylor
Article

‘It’s beautiful to have experienced the journey’: 10 years of Out-Spoken

Celebrating the first decade of Out-Spoken, one of London’s premiere poetry, spoken word and live music nights.

David Byrne and Atomic Bomb! The music of William Onyeabor
A group of people performing on stage and having fun with a band in the background under a pink lighting theme.
Video

David Byrne and Atomic Bomb! The music of William Onyeabor

Watch this iconic concert celebrating of the music of William Onyeabor that featured as part of David Byrne’s 2015 Meltdown festival

6 poems for Mental Health Awareness Week
Caleb Femi: poet
Article

6 poems for Mental Health Awareness Week

Enjoy six poems from the National Poetry Library, selected by National Poetry Librarian, Chris McCabe.

Meet the composer: Hannah Peel
Hannah Peel faces the audience after performing on stage with Tubular Brass at the Southbank Centre
Article

Meet the composer: Hannah Peel

The composer and musician, talks to us about her earliest musical memories, and her composition, Neon, in this 2022 interview.

Deborah Levy on Louise Bourgeois: The Woven Child
  Installation view of Louise Bourgeois: The Woven Child at Hayward Gallery, 2022.
Video

Deborah Levy on Louise Bourgeois: The Woven Child

Deborah Levy, the playwright, poet and novelist, walks us through Louise Bourgeois’ 2022 Hayward Gallery exhibition in this video interview.

Louise Bourgeois: The Woven Child, a curator tour with Ralph Rugoff
A masked museum visitor stands next to a large wooden and glass display case containing abstract art, with several similar cases and other visitors visible in the bright gallery space.
Video

Louise Bourgeois: The Woven Child, a curator tour with Ralph Rugoff

Get an insight into the 2022 Hayward Gallery exhibition courtesy of a video tour from the gallery’s Director, Ralph Rugoff.

Meet the musician: Marin Alsop
Marin Alsop, conductor
Article

Meet the musician: Marin Alsop

The internationally recognised conductor recommends pieces for classical music newcomers in this short 2022 interview.

Playlist: Grace Jones' Meltdown
Grace Jones behind the word 'Playlist'
Playlist

Playlist: Grace Jones' Meltdown

Relive Grace Jones’ Meltdown with this special playlist featuring the artists who appeared as part of her 2022 festival.

Who is composer Claude Vivier?
Claude Vivier, composer
Article

Who is composer Claude Vivier?

Introducing the Canadian composer Claude vivier; the most famous composer you’ve never heard of.

Stewart Lee: 6 things... I loved at the Southbank Centre
Dramatic lighting and shadowing with a man looking directly into the camera wearing a vintage jacket similar to ex-military.
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Stewart Lee: 6 things... I loved at the Southbank Centre

The comedian talks us through some of his favourite moments and performances from a quarter of a century of visiting the Southbank Centre.

Think Aloud: comedy – why we need to laugh at politics
Comedian Tiff Stevenson appearing on stage in Oslo
Podcast

Think Aloud: comedy – why we need to laugh at politics

In the 11th episode of our 2018/19 podcast series we talk comedy and politics with Tiff Stevenson, Kieran Hodgson and Tom Jamieson.

Tracey Emin on the genius of artist Louise Bourgeois
Tracey Emin, a female artist wearing a black fleece fleece jacket over a dark top sits on a chair in her studio. Behind her three large canvases lean against a studio wall
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Tracey Emin on the genius of artist Louise Bourgeois

Artist Tracey Emin shares stories and insights into Louise Bourgeois and her work, in connection with Louise Bourgeois: The Woven Child at Hayward Gallery