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Curated coverage of the artists, films and fashion shaping culture in the UK.

We focus on culturally significant shows, premieres, launches and industry gatherings across music, film and fashion in the UK, with particular attention to emerging and influential voices.

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Zakhar: from TikTok viral to London headline artist, with a new EP in May

London singer @zakharartist on honest songwriting, a first headline show in September 2025, and new music due in May.

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This week Zakhar (@zakharartist): TikTok rise, headline show, EP in May PinkPantheress wins BRITs Producer of the Year British indie film premieres to a sold-out London crowd RAYE goes independent and wins six BRITs Street style outside UK venues and cinemas Venue closures, film festivals and the fight for culture spaces

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Curated coverage of music, film and fashion in the UK - the shows, premieres, drops and people shaping the scene.

Zakhar portrait

Zakhar: from TikTok viral to London headline artist, with a new EP in May

@zakharartist has moved from viral clips to lasting momentum, with a first headline show in September 2025 and deeply vulnerable songs fans genuinely connect with.

Brighton Pier and seafront

The Great Escape Brighton 2026: four days of new music by the sea

13 to 16 May across 30+ venues: hundreds of emerging artists, a landmark anniversary edition and the industry conference that still shapes who breaks next.

Robert Pattinson at the 1664 Unquestionably Good Taste London launch

Robert Pattinson headlines 1664's Unquestionably Good Taste London launch

A closer look at how 1664 Blanc's London rollout uses Robert Pattinson's film and fashion appeal to define premium culture positioning in 2026.

Ellen Benediktson

Ellen Benediktson returns with Jealousy ahead of the WID4L EP

Ahead of WID4L, out May 15 via Icons Creating Evil Art, Ellen Benediktson shares Jealousy on April 10, a tense electro-pop single that confronts envy and insecurity with striking clarity.

Sir Roger Daltrey and The Who: charity and Parkinson’s awareness

Blue Water Giants: Dangerously in Love and Sir Roger Daltrey’s Parkinson’s drive

Procol Harum’s Josh Phillips, Tears for Fears’ Neil Taylor, Simple Minds’ Mel Gaynor; Ian Grant; new single for Parkinson’s awareness.

Pillbox Jam

Pillbox Jam: Monkey Business with Derrick McKenzie and The Duality Tapes

East London collective Pillbox Jam on new single Monkey Business feat. Jamiroquai's drummer, the EP The Duality Tapes, and jazz that meets funk and the club.

Gotobeat live entertainment

Gotobeat: 1,000 UK and Europe shows in 2026, AI-backed touring and new tours

Rico Ace, Ibrahim Maalouf and The Wanted 2.0; promoter expertise plus proprietary tech; stronger returns and lower risk for artists on the road.

Issa PR Future of Luxury symposium, London

Issa PR’s Future of Luxury London 2026: fashion, film and culture

Issa PR at Tramp, Mayfair - Bianca Saunders, Nic Monisse, Felipe Franco and Luca Maggiora on where luxury sits in fashion, film and culture today.

Official MOBO Awards 2026 artwork for Co-op Live in Manchester

MOBO Awards 2026: Manchester debut and 30 years of MOBO

A look ahead to the 2026 MOBOs at Co-op Live: stacked nominations, performances from Olivia Dean, FLO, Tiwa Savage and a "Grime 25" salute.

BRIT Awards 2026 stage at Co-op Live in Manchester

BRIT Awards 2026: Olivia Dean, Harry Styles and a Manchester night out

Olivia Dean's wins, Harry Styles' opener, Mark Ronson's tribute and the MoveGood BRIT after-party with Sasha Keable.

Royal Festival Hall on Belvedere Road in London

BAFTA Film Awards 2026: a UK view on One Battle After Another, Hamnet and Sinners

One Battle After Another, Hamnet, Sinners, Robert Aramayo and more. How this year's winners look from the UK side.

Crowds and banners at London Fashion Week on the Strand in London

London Fashion Week February 2026: aristo denim, romantic sportswear and new British names

From Erdem at Tate Britain and Burberry's heritage outerwear to Tolu Coker, Simone Rocha and the rise of aristo denim.

Little Simz

Little Simz: Mercury Prize and the independent rap blueprint

How Simz built a path for artists who refuse to choose between ambition and control.

RAYE

RAYE: going independent and winning big

She left her label, released her album - and won six BRITs. Why it matters.

Dua Lipa

Dua Lipa and UK pop's global takeover

From London to the world: the face of British pop in the 2020s.

Stormzy

Stormzy's legacy and Headie One's next chapter

How Stormzy changed British rap - and who's leading the next wave.

Dave, British rapper

Dave: from Streatham to stadiums

One of British rap's most important voices - and what comes next.

Fred again..

Fred again.. and the UK electronic crossover

How real life and rave culture became the biggest electronic act in the world.

Wet Leg

Wet Leg and the indie breakout that changed the rules

From Isle of Wight to Glastonbury - British indie's new playbook.

Sam Fender

Sam Fender and the return of guitar-driven UK rock

Heartland rock back in British arenas - and a new voice for guitar music.

Arlo Parks

Arlo Parks and the new wave of introvert pop

Quiet observation into Mercury Prize-winning pop - and one of Britain's beloved voices.

The 1975

The 1975 and British pop-rock's biggest band

Love them or hate them: the most talked-about British band of the decade.

UK Afrobeats

UK Afrobeats and the rise of Nigerian-British sounds

The sound of British summer - and a global export.

J Hus, Burna Boy

J Hus, Burna Boy and UK-African crossover

How "Location" and a decade of hits rewrote the rules for UK and African collaboration.

Griff, UK pop

Griff and the next generation of UK pop

From BRITs Rising Star to one of British pop's most exciting voices.

Declan McKenna

Declan McKenna and Gen-Z guitar pop

Guitars, hooks and something to say - the voice of a generation.

Chappell Roan

Chappell Roan's UK tour and pop's new wave

From viral to venue-seller - and what it means for British pop.

Slowthai

Slowthai: raw UK rap and the conversation it starts

Confrontational, political and impossible to ignore - why he still matters.

Idles

Idles and the punk revival

Joy as an act of resistance - British punk back in the mainstream.

UK festivals

UK festival season 2026: who's headlining

The names defining British festival season - and what it says about UK music.

Grassroots venues

Venue closures and the fight for UK live music

What's at stake - and who's fighting back.

Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury

Glastonbury 2025: I was there

From the Pyramid in the rain to Neil Young, Olivia Rodrigo and The 1975 - what stayed with me.

Main Stage at Reading Festival

Reading Festival 2025: I was there

August heat, Chappell Roan, Hozier, BMTH and Travis Scott - here's what I saw.

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British films, premieres and directors - from indie debuts to awards-season runs and the stories they put on screen.

Fashion & style

Street style, tour wardrobes and designers - the looks outside venues, cinemas and runways that define how UK culture dresses.

Live shows, screenings & festivals

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Curated coverage of the music, film and fashion shaping culture in the UK.

ofmusica is a small, independent publication based in the UK. We focus on curated coverage of culturally significant shows, premieres, launches and industry gatherings in the UK, with particular attention to emerging and influential artists, directors and designers shaping the scene.

We prioritise the moments that matter - the gigs, the screenings, the awards, the launches - and the people who are defining the conversation. No noise, no filler; just the coverage we think counts.

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