Why FIFA’s anti-racism talk is so cheap
The World Cup in South Africa was widely recognised as an example of sport’s ability to unite different cultures. Indeed, football’s governing body used the... Read more.
Government cuts underestimate the value of arts and culture
Patricia Cain’s Building the Riverside Museum was unveiled as The Threadneedle visual arts prizewinner this week. At the same time, a survey commissioned by the... Read more.
Dance Review: Boy Blue Entertainment:Over the Edge
UK street dance has enjoyed the media spotlight lately. Britain’s Got Talent plucked its last two winners from the scene, with both Diversity and George Sampson... Read more.
Review: Cloud Dance Festival:Hush
In a week where leading lights in the arts are calling for mercy on proposed budget cuts, it’s encouraging to see an event that stands on its own two feet. Hush... Read more.
One night in Turin: Film Review
The walk to the penalty spot looks like it might never end. Chris Waddle reluctantly approaches with the air of a man resigned to his fate. He can’t look at the... Read more.
Music Industry trying to work out the value of free
Lily Allen may not be everyone’s idea of a musical genius. Last week however, she supplemented her commercial success with a trio of Ivor Novello song writing... Read more.
Electoral reform: people not politicians should decide
As I strolled down to my local polling station in the late evening sun a week ago, a cloud of doubt suddenly came over me. I had watched the TV debates, read the... Read more.
Invictus: Film Review
“I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul.” An extract from English poet William Ernest Henry’s Invictus may seem like a strange way to introduce... Read more.