
Here are all the nominees for the BRIT Awards 2025
Charli XCX, Dua Lipa, The Last Dinner Party, Ezra Collective, Myles Smith and The Cure all lead the way for nods ahead of the ceremony next month

Asake and WizKid surprise fans at London 'Lungu Boy' album pop-up
The special fan event came days ahead of Asake's second London O2 Arena show

Asake – 'Lungu Boy' review: an experiment with mega highs, but lots of filler too
The history-making pioneer pushing African music forward worldwide takes too long to strike gold on his third album

"The best venue in London" Brixton Academy re-opens with The Smiths and Nirvana tribute bands, plus new safety measures
The legendary South London venue has been shut since December 2022 after a fatal crowd crush that left two people dead

The Smiths tribute band re-opening Brixton Academy: "We're grateful and humble"
Following a crowd crush that left two dead in December 2022, the iconic London venue opens its doors again tonight with a tribute band show. The Smyths' Graham Sampson tells NME about what it means, what to expect, and the legacy of The Smiths outside of Morrissey's politics

Brixton Academy announces re-opening details with first comeback gigs
The London venue has been closed since a fatal crowd crush in December 2022 resulted in the deaths of two people

Nicki Minaj, Doja Cat and 21 Savage lead the line-up for Wireless Festival 2024
Other artists announced include Ice Spice, J Hus and Future

Barack Obama names Beyoncé, Stormzy, Mitski and more among favourite songs of 2023
Songs by Dave, Central Cee, Big Thief, Megan Thee Stallion, Tyla, Burna Boy, Blondshell and more also made this year's list

Families of Brixton Academy crush victims say Asake "hasn't done anything to support the investigation", appeal for more information
Police have released images of 13 people in a bid for more details

Hearing into the future of Brixton Academy begins: "A venue of economic and cultural importance"
Despite attempts at closure from local forces, the hearing heard how “the Academy is not one of those venues on the police radar"