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Mum's the word

Rating: 3

July 27th 2008

A pivotal member of hugely successful band Faithless, Sister Bliss has an interesting summer ahead. She talks about a love for Turnmills, her next record and being a mum

Musical chairs

Rating: 2

July 25th 2008

She may have a famous acting parent, but that hasn't stopped Abigail Hopkins from pursuing music as a career. As Emily Paine finds out, it's worked out for the best

Golden silence

Rating: 2

June 21st 2008

Whilst others have fallen, Feeder is one band that's stood the test of time - but it hasn't been easy. Mark Kebble visits frontman Grant Nicholas' Crouch End home to chat about album number six

Lesley Garrett - A soprano in Surrey

June 6th 2008

World famous soprano Lesley Garrett will be performing at Wisley Music Festival, near Woking, on Thursday June 12. TRACY COOK caught up with the down-to-earth Doncaster lass to find out what she has in store for her many fans in Surrey

Save the last dance

Rating: 3

June 4th 2008

How did an online campaign highlight the threatened demise of a beloved dance hall? Fiona Keating finds out

Huw Bunford: Animal kingdom

Rating: 2

June 4th 2008

Huw Bunford, lead guitarist of Super Furry Animals, talks to Tracey Davies about his cosy pocket of south east London

Surrey Harmony - Talking barbershop

Rating: 2

April 30th 2008

Formed in 1990 with only 14 singers, Surrey Harmony now boasts a membership of over 80 and has set its sights on reaching 100. TONY FLOOK found out more about the group's formidable reputation in the field of women's barbershop, and what to do if ...

Musical memoirs

Rating: 2

April 20th 2008

She doesn't talk to her famous father, writes about mythical characters and isn't a fan of chart music. Emily Paine enjoys coffee with the north London musician

Small delights

Rating: 2

April 20th 2008

Exclusive for this website, Emily Paine gets up close and personal with the Stoke Newington singer who is impressing many

Ballroom blitz

Rating: 2

April 9th 2008

How an online campaign highlighted the possible demise of a local dance hall. Fiona Keating finds out

The Effras: A river runs through it

Rating: 3

April 1st 2008

Tracey Davies goes underground and meets local band The Effras

Off-Road

Rating: 3

March 18th 2008

Nikalas Cook travels to the south of the county for the ultimate off-road experience

A selection of places to visit this summer...

Rating: 3

March 17th 2008

Ashbourne ShowThis popular show returns for 2008 with many favourite stands - food hall, craft marquee, falconry, carriage driving, hunting dogs, livestock, horses, dog show, cage birds, horticulture, rural crafts, shire...

String fellows

Rating: 2

March 5th 2008

Shannon Denny meets the iconoclastic music makers of The Dulwich Ukulele Club

Very OTT

Rating: 0

February 24th 2008

Mark Kebble drifts away with the eclectic sounds of Skylon

The final turn

Rating: 2

February 24th 2008

It's a sad day for north London and clubbing enthusiasts in general - Clerkenwell's Turnmills is closing its doors. Director Danny Newman rounds-up the whats, whens and wow moments

Caving

Rating: 3

February 1st 2008

Two sports particularly associated with the Peak District are climbing and caving. Having tried the former Nikalas Cook sets out to discover the appeal of journeying underground.

Keeping the Plot

Rating: 0

January 31st 2008

24 hours with... The Lazarus Plot (by Daniel Batchelor)

Jedi master

Rating: 0

January 31st 2008

Is it true that every time Tom Middleton touches a record, it turns to gold? Suggesting by the new Renaissance 3D mix, the answer is a resounding yes

Shaun Newman - in Search of Harmony

Rating: 2

January 24th 2008

When he broke both legs in an accident, Shaun Newman's life took on a whole new direction - he started to learn how to make guitars...