Addiction and Fractured Identity at the Heart of Solveig Sørbø’s Heroin Chic
Elise, the central character in Solveig Sørbø’s Heroin Chic, inhabits a world in which the desire to escape becomes entangled with questions of identity, sexuality and death. Adapted from Maria…
What Does It Mean to Be a “Warrior Activist”?
The word “warrior” can suggest confrontation, but Serge Beddington-Behrens gives it a specifically nonviolent meaning in his forthcoming book. In Regenerating an Unravelling World: The Sacred Challenges of the Warrior…
Percussion, Cimbalom and a Child Soprano Role Shape Heroin Chic
An extensive soprano role for a child singer and a distinctive treatment of the cimbalom are among the musical features of Heroin Chic, the opera by Norwegian composer Solveig Sørbø.…
Zombie Fest Builds on Festival Awards Recognition Ahead of Cambridge Return
A three-time UK Festival Awards finalist, Zombie Fest is preparing for its next Halloween gathering at Cambridge Junction. Its ninth edition will take place on Saturday 31 October 2026, with…
AIONOSA’s IRIS Looks for Meaning in a Fast-Changing World
As everyday life becomes increasingly shaped by shifts in technology, culture and relationships, AIONOSA’s IRIS — Goddess of Desire turns attention towards the value of being present. The forthcoming EP…
Beyond the Rulebook: A Family-Written Book Explores Creativity and Parenting
Parenting advice often arrives as a set of instructions, with adults expected to guide and children expected to follow. Who Educates Parents? challenges that one-way model by asking what happens…
A Galway Evening Inspires Thom Bishop’s “Here Comes the Night”
The idea for Thom Bishop’s new lead single began with a guitar and the arrival of darkness in Galway. “I had a guitar in my hands and thought, ‘What would…
“Inside Out” Finds Judith Owen Turning Personal Growth Into Soul Celebration
Judith Owen’s latest single “Inside Out” transforms personal evolution into a joyful musical statement. Taken from her album Suit Yourself, the track brings together soul, gospel, jazz and the unmistakable…
“Don’t Talk Feelings” Leads Tia-Brittany’s Bold New Album DTF
At the centre of Tia-Brittany’s new album DTF is “Don’t Talk Feelings,” a focus single that highlights her emotionally honest songwriting and cinematic pop style. The Sydney-based singer-songwriter uses the…
From Personal Adversity to Acclaimed Performance: The Rise of Billy Bowness
Billy Bowness’s career is a powerful example of how personal hardship can be transformed into purpose. Before becoming known as an actor, television personality and entertainer, Billy lived through an…