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The Met chief says the police are sitting ducks when it comes to tribunals and litigation. Mika’s sister is in a bad way in hospital after a flat fall which left her impaled on railings. Heathrow Airport has just enjoyed a record month. An accusation …

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Ticket Alert: Children in Need Rocks

Imagine Muse, Take That and Paul McCartney all on one small stage in London. It doesn’t often happen does it? Thanks then to Gary Barlow, Lord of Pop, who has just announced details of the very first BBC Children In Need Rocks held at the …

Yelle Plays London

Here at Londonist we love random foreign pop. Normally it’s Scandanavian but French music also has a big place in our hearts. So we’re excited to see that this week shouty French popstar Yelle is in town. She’s supporting Mika tonight (Tuesday) but screw that …

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Music Choice: Monday 25th – Friday 29th February

This week saw Londonist Get Scientific when we previewed We Are Scientists playing Soho Revue Bar this Tuesday, get excited about Eurovision and get cosy with Portico Quartet. A busy week all in all! Looking ahead to this week however, we have Eels playing Royal …

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Londonist Stays In – New Years Eve

Well, here it is. New Year’s Eve. We’ve told you where to go for fireworks, and where to go dancing, but you may not be feeling up for the whole NYE hullabaloo. If that’s the case, or if you’re feeling very ambitious and hosting your …

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2007′s Gigs of the year

We already knew London was capital of the world, but 2007 has firmly cemented us as the best city by far musically. The Millennium Dome reopened as the O2 Arena, hosting not only 21 nights of Prince, the Rolling Stones, Take That, and the Spice …

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Music Choice: Monday 16th July – Friday 20th July

Monday night sees Tom “Squarepusher” Jenkinson bring his experimental drum’n’bass with a heavy jazz fusion influence to Queen Elizabeth Hall in the Southbank Centre. Evan Parker supports, and this is sold out unfortunately, though be sure to check back for last minute availability or other …

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Preview: iTunes Festival at ICA

iTunes announced a few weeks ago that they’ll host a month of gigs at the ICA throughout July. Tiny gigs for many of the bands, the ICA holds only 350 people, and each gig will be professionally recorded to be available on iTunes. The events …

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Music Choice: Monday 4th – Friday 8th June

As the start of the festival season rolls around once again, many big tours are finished for the summer, leaving plenty of chances to catch that small indie act you missed so you could catch Mika that night… we give you the best of the …

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Music: Ticket Alerts For Friday 1st June

Lots on sale tomorrow morning and today, so straight in we go. First up, Smashing Pumpkins have announced a one off date at Shepherds Bush Empire on Tuesday 19th June, ahead of their (sure to be) sensational return to Reading and Leeds Festivals. Tickets are …

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Music Choice: Monday 14th – Sunday 20th May

Monday night sees Londonist favourite Mika return to the capital for a triumphant one night stand at Shepherds Bush Empire. Tickets are sold out, but some are available for face-value exchange on Scarlet Mist Tuesday sees Interpol, the New York doom-lovers goth out Camden’s Koko …