A week with… James McVinnie, organist, keyboard player and composer
James McVinnie. Photo © Graham Lacadao Monday I live down in Devon these days which is a huge change for me after 18 years of … Read more
Southbank Centre
Southbank Centre plans Winter Tea Dance to combat loneliness
The Southbank Centre is hosting a digital concert on 18 December that aims to combat loneliness. The Winter Tea Dance features live jazz music and … Read more
The Southbank Centre declares perilous position
The Southbank Centre has said COVID-19 has put it in a perilous financial position – and warned that it could remained closed until April 2021. … Read more
Madani Younis to step down as creative director of Southbank Centre
After only a short stint in the key role at Southbank Centre – less than a year – Madani Younis has resigned as creative director … Read more
Philharmonia Orchestra announces new principal conductor
London’s Philharmonia Orchestra, a resident ensemble at the Southbank Centre, has announced Santtu-Matias Rouvali as its next principal conductor. Succeeding his fellow countryman Esa-Pekka Salonen, … Read more
Merry Christmas! – Traditional circus with a modern twist to hit Southbank
Southbank Centre has opted to take a rather unusual approach festive family programming. Making its London premiere at the end of 2018 is Circus 1903, … Read more
Queen Elizabeth Hall to reopen
One of London’s most iconic music venues will reopen on 9 April. Queen Elizabeth Hall, part of the Southbank Centre, has been undergoing redevelopment work … Read more
Jude Kelly to leave Southbank Centre
Jude Kelly CBE is to leave Southbank Centre, London, in order to lead the global development of the Women of the World (WOW) festival, which she … Read more
Diary: a week in the life of Jude Kelly
Monday I wake up with a stiff neck and realise I’ve forgotten to send my sister a birthday card. Perhaps it’s because I’ve spent all … Read more
Alan Bishop announces retirement from Southbank Centre
Alan Bishop will leave his role as chief executive at Southbank Centre in 2017 after eight years in the job. He joked that he is … Read more