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Who is Claude Vivier?
Claude Vivier, composer
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Who is Claude Vivier?

Introducing the Canadian composer Claude vivier; the most famous composer you’ve never heard of
Stewart Lee: 6 things... I loved at the Southbank Centre
Stewart Lee, comedian
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Stewart Lee: 6 things... I loved at the Southbank Centre

Comedian Stewart Lee talks us through some of his favourite moments and performances from a quarter of a century of visiting London’s Southbank Centre.
Who is Meredith Monk?
Meredith Monk & Bang on a Can singing
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Who is Meredith Monk?

An introduction to American composer, performer, director, vocalist, filmmaker, and choreographer Meredith Monk ahead of her appearance at SoundState.
SoundState: Claire Chase & Density 2036
Flute player Claire Chase
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SoundState: Claire Chase & Density 2036

Ahead of Claire Chase’s performance of Liza Lim’s Sex Magic at Southbank Centre’s SoundState we take a closer look at Chase’s extraordinary Density 2036 project.
GBSR Duo on contemporary collaboration, reading reviews & SoundState
George Barton and Siwan Rhys of GBSR Duo stand outside in front of a stone wall
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GBSR Duo on contemporary collaboration, reading reviews & SoundState

George Barton and Siwan Rhys, aka GBSR Duo, discuss their partnership and their upcoming appearance at SoundState with Eva-Maria Houben
Robert Smith's Meltdown revisited
Robert Smith performs with CUREATION-25 at Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall as part of Meltdown 2018
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Robert Smith's Meltdown revisited

Revisit 2018 and the 25th edition of Meltdown festival, curated by Robert Smith with this playlist featuring Manic Street Preachers, Deftones, Placebo, Nine Inch Nails, Kristin Hersh, The Cure and more
Mechanisms of Ambiguity and Sensation: The Late Fabric Sculptures of Louise Bourgeois
  Installation view of Louise Bourgeois: The Woven Child at Hayward Gallery, 2022.
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Mechanisms of Ambiguity and Sensation: The Late Fabric Sculptures of Louise Bourgeois

An abridged version of Hayward Gallery Director Ralph Rugoff’s essay for the exhibition catalogue of Louise Bourgeois: The Woven Child
Hannah Lee on rappers reactions, Beyonce’s voice, & representation in children's books
Hannah Lee: The Rapping Princess illustration
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Hannah Lee on rappers reactions, Beyonce’s voice, & representation in children's books

Hannah Lee, author of My Hair and The Rapping Princess discusses representation in children’s books in this interview ahead of Imagine Children’s Festival.
Penelope Trappes on music, location & collaboration
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Penelope Trappes on music, location & collaboration

Penelope Trappes, the vocalist, musician and soundscaper, talks to us ahead of her collaborative Southbank Centre concert with London Contemporary Orchestra
Art By Post: Mary & Simmi’s story
Art by Post participants Mary and her daughter Simmi stand on their front step jointly holding a piece of art work produced as part of Art by Post
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Art By Post: Mary & Simmi’s story

Art By Post participant Mary shares her story of how the Southbank Centre arts engagement programme helped her and her daughter through lockdown, with Mina Holland
Nadia Shireen on Grimwood and becoming an author and illustrator
Nadia Shireen, author and illustrator
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Nadia Shireen on Grimwood and becoming an author and illustrator

Nadia Shireen, award-winning children’s author and illustrator of The Cow Who Fell to Earth and Good Little Wolf answers questions on her career.

Jacqueline Wilson on writing, favourite characters & Tracey Beaker’s unexpected popularity
Children's Author,  Jacqueline Wilson
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Jacqueline Wilson on writing, favourite characters & Tracey Beaker’s unexpected popularity

Children’s author Jacqueline Wilson discusses writing, inspiration and the unexpected popularity of Tracey Beaker in this interview ahead of Imagine Children’s Festival
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