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How I create… with Martin O'Brien
The performance artist Martin O'Brien, a middled aged White man with brown hair shaven at the sides wearing a dark shirt. Martin faces the camera, his face partly obscured by the shadows of surrounding trees
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How I create… with Martin O'Brien

Get an insight into the creative process of the performance artist and zombie.

5 things to know about James Baldwin
Black and white image of James Baldwin holding a cigarette.
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5 things to know about James Baldwin

Get an insight into the life of the remarkable writer and prominent civil rights activist.

How I create… with Crazy Smooth
The dancer and choreographer Crazy Smooth. A Black man wearing a collarless denim shirt and a dark blue beanie hat. He is pictured in an urban alleyway.
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How I create… with Crazy Smooth

The dancer and choreographer answers questions about his creative process.

Meltdown festival: a short history
Nile Rodgers stands on stage in the Royal Festival Hall wearing a silver suit and holding his guitar in his left hand; his right arm is raised into the air and he is pointing upwards. Nile’s legs and the stage itself are obscured by the arms of audience members in the foreground whose arms are also in the air; in the background we can see more audience members enjoying the performance with their arms also in the air.
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Meltdown festival: a short history

A look back at the history of Meltdown festival, including a complete list of festival curators from George Benjamin to Chaka Khan.

Who is composer Annea Lockwood?
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Who is composer Annea Lockwood?

Meet the composer who’s ‘instruments’ have included glass, conversation, and entire rivers.

You Belong Here: things to do this summer at the Southbank Centre
Children play in the Appearing Rooms fountain on the Southbank Centre's Riverside Terrace
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You Belong Here: things to do this summer at the Southbank Centre

Looking for summer things to do in London? Find them all here, from free music festival vibes to shows, performances, exhibitions and talks.

5 things to know about Tavares Strachan: There Is Light Somewhere
An installation view of the Intergalactic Palace sculpture, with bits of torn sheet music and lights lining the walls.
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5 things to know about Tavares Strachan: There Is Light Somewhere

An introductory guide to artist Tavares Strachan and his Hayward Gallery exhibition, Tavares Strachan: There is Light Somewhere.

Who is supergroup Les Amazones d’Afrique?
Three members of the band Les Amazones D'Afrique wearing long colourful dresses and African jewellery and hairstyles.
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Who is supergroup Les Amazones d’Afrique?

Discover Les Amazones d’Afrique, a supergroup of West African female vocal talent formed to deliver an important message.

The evolution of the Royal Festival Hall’s foyer spaces
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The evolution of the Royal Festival Hall’s foyer spaces

See how the foyers and lobbies of our Royal Festival Hall have changed from its opening in 1951 to its newest refurbishment in 2024.

Who is pianist Margaret Leng Tan?
Margaret Leng Tan sitting on a stool
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Who is pianist Margaret Leng Tan?

Discover pianist Margaret Leng Tan, the avant-garde performer who has become recognised as the world’s premiere virtuoso of the toy piano.

5 things to know about Brokentalkers
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5 things to know about Brokentalkers

Discover Brokentalkers, an internationally renowned theatre company from Dublin, with a track record of unusual yet powerful performances.

10 food & drink pop-ups on the South Bank this summer
A group of six young people sit at an oudoor table enjoying food and drink
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10 food & drink pop-ups on the South Bank this summer

From BBQ to burgers, hot dogs to ice cold drinks, check out the tasty treats available from our food and drink pop-ups this summer.

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