Preview: Transcender at the Barbican Centre

Of all the one-word labels for contemporary music festivals out there – Meltdown and Ether at Southbank Centre, Grimeborn at the Arcola Theatre – the Barbican Centre’s Transcender is surely the finest. The tag funkily encapsulates what this annual autumn weekend is about: spiritual, psychedelic music from diverse global cultures.

By Tim Woodall | Arts | Thursday, 15 September 2011 at 3:45 pm

Hugh Jackman at robot premiere

Hugh Jackman’s not worried the robots in his new movie Real Steel might upstage him and he has a go at doing a robot dance.

By Inside film | Film | Thursday, 15 September 2011 at 9:49 am

Ministry Of Sound Reaches The Big 2-O

This weekend London’s world-famous Ministry Of Sound will host three nights of partying to celebrate 20 years since it first opened its doors. In those two decades it’s become a global clubbing icon, welcoming millions through its doors and playing host to many of planet earth’s DJ Kings and Queens. In light of this extra special anniversary I spoke with some of the club’s heroes, past and present, to find out about their personal highlights…

By Marcus Barnes | Arts, Music | Wednesday, 14 September 2011 at 3:08 pm

Bestival 2011: Not just here to entertain you, but to pleasure themselves

The UK festival season came to a close last weekend, and offering the final farewell was Rob Da Bank’s Isle of Wight colourful music gathering, Bestival. Quite the statement name for a festival, I’m sure you’ll agree; but there’s no doubt about it, this is a festival you should try at least once.

By Laura Davis | Arts, Music | Wednesday, 14 September 2011 at 12:39 pm

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy: Exclusive UK Premiere Report

In the bleak days of the Cold War, espionage veteran George Smiley is forced from semi-retirement to uncover a Soviet agent within MI6’s echelons.

By Inside film | Film | Wednesday, 14 September 2011 at 9:56 am

Skream: ‘I want to make sure once this fad dies out, I’m still standing’

“I didn’t say forget dubstep,” Skream says when I open the interview by incorrectly wording a past quote of his – “I said I don’t tie anyone with dubstep anymore.”

Inside the small dressing room, there are photographers, promoters, DJs and emcees all attentively fixed on Skream.

By Sam Moir | Arts, Music | Tuesday, 13 September 2011 at 10:33 am

I Don’t Know How She Does It: Sarah Jessica Parker interview

Sarah Jessica Parker, Greg Kinnear, Pierce Brosnan, Olivia Munn and Christina Hendricks star in I Don’t Know How She Does It, a comedy from director Douglas McGrath (Emma, Infamous) and producer Donna Gigliotti (The Reader, Let Me In).

By Inside film | Film | Tuesday, 13 September 2011 at 10:15 am

Grime Outside the M25: Ill Murk

Grime music has always been a genre naturally dominated by Londoners, it was of course born in the lesser privileged areas of the East end and has since thrived on the rapid fire lifestyle that the capital brings.

By Jake Hanrahan | Arts, Music | Monday, 12 September 2011 at 11:01 am

Jane Eyre: Exclusive Interview With Michael Fassbender

Based on Charlotte Bronte’s classic novel, the romantic drama stars Mia Wasikowska (Alice in Wonderland) and Michael Fassbender (X-Men: First Class) in the lead roles under the director of Cary Fukunaga (Sin Nombre).

By Inside film | Film | Monday, 12 September 2011 at 9:31 am

Review of Doctor Who ‘The Girl Who Waited’

There was more timey wimey mischief with parallel time streams running at different speeds this week as Amy’s timeline took yet another twist.

By Neela Debnath | Arts | Sunday, 11 September 2011 at 12:39 am