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These films honour the overlooked women pioneers of electronic music
From Delia Derbyshire to Daphne Oram, these luminaries are finally getting their time in the spotlight
All the major UK festivals that have confirmed line-ups for 2021
With news of the Government’s roadmap for exiting lockdown, festival organisers are hopeful that some events may go ahead this summer
50 Next: Londoners on list of ‘people shaping future of gastronomy’
These pioneers are revolutionising the way we eat and drink
Boomtown postponed until 2022, citing lack of government support
Organisers say “the financial risk is simply too high” to press ahead with plans for this summer
What to watch now, from My Love to This Is My House
Streaming recommendations from the Standard’s arts team
How do you feel about going back to gigs? This survey wants to know
Excited? Nervous? Both of those things and more? This is your chance to help shape the return of IRL gigs
‘Yo, I’m the star here’: girl in red on the power of authenticity
As the 22-year-old Norwegian prepares to release her long-awaited debut album, things are getting real
Where to see live music in London this April and May
The long, long wait for the return of IRL gigs in the capital is (almost) over
A new music festival celebrating Black culture is coming to London
Arriving on August bank holiday weekend, Yam Carnival will be “a celebration of Black culture from around the world”
All Points East confirms Monday line-up, with new tickets coming soon
The first batch of tickets for the east London festival sold out in record time earlier this month
TINA documentary review: A tremendous story of trauma and triumph
This film portrays both the darkness and the dazzling light of the musical icon’s tumultuous life
10 things we can’t wait to experience again at a post-lockdown gig
From bowel-rumblingly loud speakers to, ahem, that beer-sweat smell you get at shows, there’s plenty we’ve been missing during lockdown
Wireless is returning for summer 2021 - with new dates and location
The three-day event is leaving Finsbury Park for the first time since 2014
Demi Lovato documentary review: Reliving trauma with dauntless candour
The musician recounts her 2018 drug overdose with bracing honesty in this sensitive four-part film
Major music awards are changing, but the progress isn’t quick enough
As Sam Smith speaks out about their effective exclusion from the BRIT Awards, something needs to change - and fast
A new outdoor club space, Ernie’s Yard, is coming to east London
The 12,000sq ft venue hopes to launch with a series of 12-hour daytime parties from June
The must-see documentaries at the Human Rights Watch Film Festival
Alarming, enthralling, emboldening and enlightening — these documentaries are required viewing
Grammys predictions: Who will, should and could win big this weekend
We told you so!/What a surprising year! (Delete as applicable after the ceremony)
The Killing of James Bulger is a sensitive, forceful call for justice
Almost three decades on, this documentary is a harrowing reminder of a murder that shook the world
James Newman’s Eurovision song is the most fun we’ve had in years
This feel-good dance-pop bop should be more than enough to avoid any nil points catastrophes
Field Day unveils a new date, a new location - and more tickets
The electronic-focused one-dayer will return to its “spiritual home” later this summer
A brand new festival is coming to the ‘iconic’ Crystal Palace Bowl
We spoke to one of the people behind the plan to bring live music back to this famed south London spot
The Peckham youth workshop exploring the links between rap and opera
What connects sparring grime MCs and 19th century comic opera? This initiative wants to find out
All Points East unveils the first names on its 2021 line-up
The east London favourite is the latest music festival to unveil its summer plans
Fabric to live-stream DJ sets from Tower Bridge, the V&A and beyond
Bradley Zero, Sherelle, Shanti Celeste and Skream are among the artists taking to the decks
Festivals in 2021: Sun, cider and no more social distancing?
As the live music scene readies itself for a big return this summer, festival organisers tell us about how they’re preparing
Festival and clubbing scenes left feeling conflicted after Budget news
Industry bodies are grateful for the Culture Recovery Fund boost and VAT reductions - but there’s no word of the much-needed Covid cancellation insurance
My mum, Poly Styrene: Celeste Bell on her mother’s incredible legacy
The daughter of multi-layered punk icon Poly Styrene hopes her new film will give her mum the respect she deserves
Burna Boy interview: ‘I haven’t really felt like me in a long time’
He’s taken Afro-fusion global, has collaborated with everyone from Beyoncé to Stormzy and his latest album has been streamed over 80 million times. But with everything else that’s been going on for the past year, Burna Boy has been struggling
Jeff Buckley biopic to star Reeve Carney as the late musician
Buckley’s estate are on board with the movie, which means his entire discography can be used in the soundtrack
Five incredible football documentaries to watch after Netflix’s Pelé
Hungry for more football on film? These fascinating watches are a perfect place to start
Festival fans have done their bit - now the Government needs to act
Without government-backed insurance, festivals might not happen this summer - no matter how many tickets we buy
Nine London music venues ‘still at imminent risk of permanent closure’
Two Camden venues have been newly added to the Music Venue Trust’s “critical” list