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Stendhal Festival Faces Challenges Amid Rising Costs and Plans for Change

Stendhal Festival, one of Northern Ireland's largest independent music and arts events, faces financial challenges amid rising costs. Organisers plan changes to secure its future while welcoming new talent like Derry's Growing Pains and hosting headline acts across multiple stages.

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Four young musicians are on stage playing instruments. A large sign reads: 'Growing Pains' in the background.

Turner Prize Winner Jasleen Kaur Unveils Artwork Celebrating River Clyde

Jasleen Kaur, Turner Prize winner, creates Superstructure—eight weathervane sculptures inspired by the River Clyde—for Glasgow 2026 Festival, exploring heritage, migration, and community.

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Turner Prize-winning artist Jasleen Kaur photographed on the banks of the River Clyde next to two weather vein sculptures which form part of her new "Superstructure" commission. She is standing in front of the weather veins and has long dark, curly hair. She is weather a Fontaines DC football top. The weather veins are metal arrows with text on them. One reads "This should be public" and the other says "I was here b4 you".

Gillian Ayres Retrospective in Devon Celebrates Vibrant Art and Imagination

The Box in Plymouth presents 'A Life in Colour,' a major retrospective of Gillian Ayres, celebrating her fearless use of colour and artistic imagination over seven decades.

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Bold abstract painting in mainly reds, oranges and yellows

Gary Lightbody Says Kylie Minogue Collaboration Was 'Always Destined'

Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol discusses the band's upcoming single with Kylie Minogue, describing the collaboration as "always destined." He reflects on songwriting, recent performances, and the 20th anniversary of their album Eyes Open.

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A composite image of Gary Liightbody, left, playing a guitar. He has long brown curly hair and is wearing a denim blue coloured shirt. Kylie Minogue, right, is singing into a microphone. She has blond wavy hair and is wearing a black sequin top.

Madonna Releases Confessions II After 21 Years: A Deep Dive into Her Latest Album

Madonna releases Confessions II, revisiting her 2005 classic with autobiographical themes, collaborations, and a nod to 1980s house music after a 21-year wait.

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Madonna on stage in New York. She's holding her arms to the side, revealing pink lace gloves beneath a silver jacket. Her eyes are hidden behind jet blue sunglasses, but she appears to be staring directly at the camera.

Stephen Hough to Lead Revamped Leeds International Piano Competition

Sir Stephen Hough leads major reforms for the 2027 Leeds International Piano Competition, raising the age limit to 35 and allowing free repertoire choice to highlight individuality and imagination.

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Sir Stephen Hough sits at a grand piano with his hands clasped, smiling at the camera

Rare Sister Painting of Monarch of the Glen Sells for £5.9m at Auction

A rare sister painting to Monarch of the Glen by Sir Edwin Landseer sold for £5.9m, surpassing estimates and highlighting its significance as a major Highland masterpiece.

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Scene in Braemar painting featuring a twelve point stag on a Highland peak

Thousands Queue for Bayeux Tapestry Tickets Ahead of UK Exhibition

The Bayeux Tapestry will be exhibited in London for 10 months, drawing over 65,000 ticket requests. The 11th-century embroidery depicts the Norman conquest and is loaned during renovations in Normandy.

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The Bayeux Museum showcases the Bayeux Tapestry, which portrays scenes from the 1066 Battle of Hastings, during its final days on view before the museum closes for renovations and transfers the historic embroidery to the British Museum, in Bayeux, France, August 29, 2025.

Damage to John Hutton’s Coventry Cathedral Glass During Music Event Setup

Deep cracks appeared in John Hutton’s west screen at Coventry Cathedral during a music event setup, raising concerns over damage risks from hosting external events.

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Coventry's modern cathedral stands beside the ruined stone walls and tower of the old cathedral

Banksy Not Behind Police Officer Mural on Hove Seafront, Confirmed by Team

A mural of a police officer on Hove seafront, initially thought to be by Banksy, has been confirmed by his team as not his work. The artwork resembles Banksy's 2004 Kissing Coppers but is unauthenticated. Locals have shared mixed reactions to the new mural.

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A spray painted stencil of a police officer kneeling down with a spray paint can which has drawn a love heart

Sharon D Clarke to Star as Black Lesbian Othello in RSC's Futuristic Reimagining

Sharon D Clarke stars as a black lesbian Othello in the RSC's futuristic reimagining, exploring misogynoir and new perspectives in the 2026-27 season.

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David Bowie Exhibition Featuring Rare Items to Launch at V&A Dundee

David Bowie's rare costumes, instruments, and personal items will feature in a touring exhibition starting at V&A Dundee this November, showcasing over 100 artefacts from his career.

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An opened page from David Bowie's 1988 British passport. It includes his date of birth, height, and a photo of Bowie