A concerto written by Alan Bolt inside a German prisoner of war camp during the Second World War has been performed for the first time. Players from several allied countries made up the camp orchestra, and the piece was premiered by the Liverpool Philharmonic in Barrow Town Hall, where his widow said he would have been delighted.
Plans for a performing arts college inspired by the Brit School in London have been approved for Bradford. The free college, called Brit North, is expected to bring more than 550 students and staff into the city centre and aims to open by 2028.
Hundreds of handmade lanterns lit up the night sky over Bradford in a parade that celebrated life and remembered loved ones. Families made lanterns at workshops beforehand, and the evening included giant puppets and live music at Lister Park.
Bristol's Full Cycle DJ collective helped create jungle and drum and bass in the early 1990s, blending Jamaican sound systems, acid house and hip hop. The city's music scene remains vibrant, with newer artists such as Nia Archives and Sherelle carrying its legacy forward.
