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The Unseen • 28th May 2026

Cross The Tracks Festival: Little Simz Headlines a Sweltering Bank Holiday Weekend in Brockwell Park

Cross The Tracks once again proved itself a festival that can balance an ambitious mix of soul, jungle, jazz and hip-hop with a genuine sense of community and a line-up that continues to champion British artists. Now in its seventh year, it shows no sign of losing its identity.

The Unseen • 7th May 2026

Jesse Lynn Madera's Candlelit Showcase at Green Note

Fresh from the release of her new single, "Woke Up In LA", Jesse Lynn Madera brought a magnetic showcase to Green Note in Camden, London.

The Unseen • 28th February 2026

Lincolnshire Library Network Protected Amid National Closures

Lincolnshire County Council has secured the future of its library network after extending its partnership with charitable social enterprise Greenwich Leisure Ltd (GLL) until 2031.

The Unseen • 6th January 2026

Reunion Tours Can’t Save the Venues That Made Them

Few years have been as unprecedented for live music as 2025, and with whirlwind reunion tours and record-breaking ticket sales, it was a year that no fan wanted to miss.
Global stars such as Taylor Swift, who made over £1.6bn on her Eras tour and even prompted a six-part documentary, continued to reap high financial rewards. Yet for smaller artists and venues, the situation looked remarkably different.
With stadium tickets now topping £150, many fans are forced to choose one big show over a year’s...

Romantic Origins: A Captivating Evening With The W • 21st November 2025

Romantic Origins: A Captivating Evening With The Willow Orchestra, Featuring William Lui

On 14 November, the Willow Orchestra performed a stunning three-part performance in the Church of St Andrew, Holborn. With its high ceilings and white arches detailed in gold, the venue gave a resonant setting well-suited to the evening’s theme of ‘Romantic Origins’.The concert opened with Camille Saint-Saëns’ Cello Concerto No. 1, known for its virtuosic passages and powerful contrasts.All eyes were on soloist William Lui, who was centre stage on the cello. Lui gave a strong performance from th...

The Molotovs Bring The Fire At London Showcase • 28th October 2025

The Molotovs Bring The Fire At London Showcase

The teenage duo Mathew and Issey Cartlidge played a sold-out show at the Electric Ballroom, giving fans of The Molotovs an early taste of their upcoming debut album "Wasted On Youth".The crowd is a mix that Camden does best, with young fans in ripped jeans and older music lovers who would’ve caught Paul Weller at his peak.Supporting act Soaked kicks things off with the kind of determined energy that makes opening acts worth showing up early for. They lean hard into the punk side of indie rock an...

The Latest Album by Bungalow Collect: "Disco Rap S • 22nd October 2025

The Latest Album by Bungalow Collect: "Disco Rap Saved Me Again"

There is an undeniable sense of joy that runs through Disco Rap Saved Me Again, the latest album from Brooklyn-based group Bungalow Collect. Released October 22, the album revisits disco’s golden exuberance across seven different tracks and reimagines this genre through the lens of contemporary hip-hop and rap. The result is an album that feels both old-school and thrillingly contemporary.The album features the previously released singles "It Takes 2" and "Show You Some Things," which have alrea...

The Unseen • 15th September 2025

The Dublin Castle

An iconic red door marks the entrance to The Dublin
Castle Inn, a lively British pub tucked away in the
heart of Camden Town. Decades before the pub was the legendary venue it is today, the Dublin Castle served Irish labourers who worked at the nearby railway. This changed in the 1960s, with the arrival of Peggy Nolan and her husband, who transformed the pub into a
cornerstone of London’s music scene.

Bloom in the Break: A Heartfelt Album Launch by Ch • 11th September 2025

Bloom in the Break: A Heartfelt Album Launch by Chloe Stroll

On September 9th, Canadian singer-songwriter Chloe Stroll gave an intimate preview of her debut album Bloom in the Break, where she performed songs to a live audience for the first time. The plush, dimly lit venue at Langan’s in Mayfair was a fitting backdrop to an emotional evening, with Stroll’s captivating lyrics taking centre stage.The event featured a Q&A with Kate Thornton, a Greatest Hits Radio DJ and one of the earliest presenters of The X Factor. She guided the evening with humour and i...