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The brass band bringing the cracking tunes of Wallace & Gromit to life
Music

The brass band bringing the cracking tunes of Wallace & Gromit to life

When Julian Nott wrote the theme in 1989 he could not have expected that it would become iconic in its own right
This metal song perfectly sums up the anger felt by disabled people towards the benefits system
pupil slicer members
Music

This metal song perfectly sums up the anger felt by disabled people towards the benefits system

What if the same science that takes us to space holds the key to saving our planet?
Susan Lim

What if the same science that takes us to space holds the key to saving our planet?

A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever: The Story of Spinal Tap review – give them some money
Books

A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever: The Story of Spinal Tap review – give them some money

168 Songs of Hatred and Failure by Keith Cameron review – an uplifting Manic Street Preachers saga
Books

168 Songs of Hatred and Failure by Keith Cameron review – an uplifting Manic Street Preachers saga

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
Meet James B Partridge, the man who made school assembly bangers cool
Music

Meet James B Partridge, the man who made school assembly bangers cool

Eurovision winner Nemo: 'Social media is harming us – but I have a big idea to change that'
Big Questions

Eurovision winner Nemo: 'Social media is harming us – but I have a big idea to change that'

Lang Lang: 'People thought working with Metallica would destroy my classical career'
Letter To My Younger Self

Lang Lang: 'People thought working with Metallica would destroy my classical career'

For Those I Love: 'I totally understand why people in Ireland feel so disheartened'
Music

For Those I Love: 'I totally understand why people in Ireland feel so disheartened'

What's behind the enduring appeal of Paul Weller?
Music

What's behind the enduring appeal of Paul Weller?

'I hope it's a worthy successor to Happy Valley': Sally Wainwright on menopause and new show Riot Women
TV

'I hope it's a worthy successor to Happy Valley': Sally Wainwright on menopause and new show Riot Women

The Producers star Marc Antolin: 'Sometimes making fun of fascism is the best way to deal with it'
Theatre

The Producers star Marc Antolin: 'Sometimes making fun of fascism is the best way to deal with it'

Homelessness 'should not exist in a country that values human life', says Alt-J star Gus Unger-Hamilton
World Homeless Day

Homelessness 'should not exist in a country that values human life', says Alt-J star Gus Unger-Hamilton

Tosca's Russian soprano row sees politics replace performance for Royal Opera
Music

Tosca's Russian soprano row sees politics replace performance for Royal Opera

Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie: 'It was hard to get artists to take part in Gig for Gaza'
Bobby Gillespie
Music

Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie: 'It was hard to get artists to take part in Gig for Gaza'

Charlotte Church: 'The press desperately tried to make me a figure of sin'
Letter to my younger self

Charlotte Church: 'The press desperately tried to make me a figure of sin'

Bad Seed Warren Ellis: 'Painful things make you a better version of yourself'
Letter To My Younger Self

Bad Seed Warren Ellis: 'Painful things make you a better version of yourself'

How has Taylor Swift been able to stay in the spotlight for so long?
Taylor Swift performing at the Eras Tour.
Kate Pattison

How has Taylor Swift been able to stay in the spotlight for so long?

Taylor Swift is right to call herself an 'English teacher'. I would know, I am one
Taylor Swift performing at the eras tour
Clio Doyle

Taylor Swift is right to call herself an 'English teacher'. I would know, I am one

Buckle Up by Adam Buxton review – proof that comedy really does belong in music
Music

Buckle Up by Adam Buxton review – proof that comedy really does belong in music

Cult poet Martin Newell: 'I am the good granddad of rock 'n' roll'
Music

Cult poet Martin Newell: 'I am the good granddad of rock 'n' roll'

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
Big Thief: 'There's much more to humanity than just this awfulness'
Music

Big Thief: 'There's much more to humanity than just this awfulness'

Composer John Rutter: 'If there are people you love, for goodness' sake tell them'
Letter To My Younger Self

Composer John Rutter: 'If there are people you love, for goodness' sake tell them'

BIGSOUND festival review – the sound from down under
Music

BIGSOUND festival review – the sound from down under

Adam Buxton: 'Being a carer is the right thing to do – but it's so hard, especially if it's your parents'
Letter To My Younger Self

Adam Buxton: 'Being a carer is the right thing to do – but it's so hard, especially if it's your parents'