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Who is conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali?
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Who is conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali?
The latest Finnish conducting talent from a seemingly never-ending production line, the percussionist and conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali
Nikesh Shukla on curating The Good Immigrant
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Nikesh Shukla on curating The Good Immigrant
Editor of The Good Immigrant, Nikesh Shukla, talks to us about how the collection came to be, and the process of curating the newly released The Good Immigrant USA
Colin Currie: 6 pieces of music I couldn’t live without
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Colin Currie: 6 pieces of music I couldn’t live without
Percussionist and composer Colin Currie talks us through six of his favourite recordings, including music from Steve Reich.
Royal Festival Hall on Screen
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Royal Festival Hall on Screen
Across its 70 years the Royal Festival Hall has made a number of cameos on television and film, from The Sweeney to In The Loop
Discussing Redoubt with Matthew Barney
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Discussing Redoubt with Matthew Barney
Artist Matthew Barney talks to Katie Guggenheim about his 2021 exhibition Redoubt at Hayward Gallery
5 things to know about Igshaan Adams: Kicking Dust
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5 things to know about Igshaan Adams: Kicking Dust
Kicking Dust by Igshaan Adams, the artist’s first solo exhibition in the UK, is introduced by Hayward Gallery curators Tarini Malik and Marie Charlotte Carrier
13 live albums recorded in the Royal Festival Hall
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13 live albums recorded in the Royal Festival Hall
Revisit 12 live albums recorded in Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, featuring New York Dolls, Brian Wilson, and Dizzy Gillespie
Pluto, volunteer gardener, on the importance of our Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden
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Pluto, volunteer gardener, on the importance of our Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden
Pluto, one of the many volunteer gardeners who, with Providence Row and Grounded Ecotherapy, maintain the Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden introduces himself and his story.
Mental health: conversations, talks & discussions
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Mental health: conversations, talks & discussions
We revisit videos and podcasts from our archives, featuring Simon Amstell, Ruby Wax, Rob Delaney and Matt Haig, that encourage openness on mental health
70 years of the Royal Festival Hall
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70 years of the Royal Festival Hall
Scroll through 70 years of the Royal Festival Hall with our interactive timeline of memorable moments and critically-acclaimed concerts.
11 Brit Awards winners who've appeared at the Southbank Centre
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11 Brit Awards winners who've appeared at the Southbank Centre
We take a look at some of the past Brit Award winners who have also graced our iconic venues including Elton John, Paul Weller, Emelie Sande, David Bowie and more
Who is singer Poly Styrene?
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Who is singer Poly Styrene?
Remembering the legendary X-Ray Spex frontwoman, a singer of a distinction in voice, appearance and legacy.