Music

Blur at Hyde Park in 2009

Hyde Park Gigs Saved For 2012

Council decides on the future of the Royal park’s concerts

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Ticket Alert: Miike Snow With Niki And The Dove, Katie Melua And The Cribs

Time to dust off those wallets yet again for more amazing gigs

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Festival Preview: Lovebox Line-up Announced

An essential part of London’s festival season returns with their best line-up yet.

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Gig Preview: Rodrigo y Gabriela Live at Brixton Academy

They’ve sold over 1.2 million worldwide, and now they’re back in London.

Photo: Royal Festival Hall boxes by Peter Denton

Top 10 Contemporary Classical Music Composers

And where to hear their work in London.

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Opera Review: The Tales of Hoffmann @ Coliseum

There’s more to this opera than just the famous Doll Song and Barcarolle.

The Twilight Sad by Nic Shonfeld

Music Choice: 13-19 February

Gigs to go to this week

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Folk Olympics: Mrs Basil Holmes – Gravestones, Greed & Old School Socks

Our musical tour of the Olympic boroughs reaches Hackney.

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Abbey Road Studios Opens Its Doors

Visit the birthplace of the greatest iconic records.

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Gig Review: The Staves & Lianne La Havas @ The Borderline

Two of our Ones To Watch stars triumph on the same bill

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Gig Review: Diana Vickers @ Cargo, Shoreditch

Find out whether Vickers’ new material was worth braving the snow for last night