Now playing Next Culture news Pink Floyd: The (literal) dark side of the moon and fandom Pink Floyd have announced a unique event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their iconic eighth album, 1973’s ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’. And it's a doozy... 03/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto dies aged 71 Ryuichi Sakamoto was first diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014. In 2022, he revealed that he was terminal, a year after he disclosed he was suffering from rectal cancer. 02/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Banksy's 'Brace Yourself' painting sells for three times estimate Banksy's 'Brace Yourself!' painting sells for three times its original estimate... The painting has an interesting origin story - here's the lowdown 30/03/2023
Now playing Next Culture news World Piano Day: Celebrating the beauty of pianos through paintings For World Piano Day, we've curated a stunning collection of some of the most iconic paintings featuring the beloved instrument. 29/03/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Here are this year's recipients of Sweden's Polar Music Prize Island Records founder Chris Blackwell, singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo and Estonian composer Arvo Pärt have won the 2023 Polar Music Prize, a top Swedish music award 28/03/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history It's Fergie's birthday! To celebrate her life we look back at her solo and Black Eyed Peas career for her five best lyrics. 27/03/2023
Now playing Next no comment Muslims in Jerusalem celebrate first day of Ramadan Thousands of Muslims have gathered in Jerusalem's Old City to celebrate the beginning of Ramadan. 24/03/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history Ricky Martin's sensational debut English-language track wasn't just a banger, it was instrumental in Americans embracing Latin pop. 23/03/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Culture Club to pay 'expelled' ex-drummer Jon Moss €2 million Drummer Jon Moss claims he was fired from Culture Club during the Life Tour in 2018. 22/03/2023
Now playing Next Culture news President Biden hints at re-election plans during arts award ceremony US President Biden has awarded Bruce Springsteen, Gladys Knight, Mindy Kaling, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus the National Medal of Arts during a ceremony in which he hinted at re-election plans 22/03/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Iranian women and Selena Gomez support girls arrested for dancing Five Iranian teenage girls issued a public apology for dancing to a Selena Gomez song without wearing hijabs. But the singer and Iranian women have come out in support of the teens. 22/03/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history Without 'Please Please Me', would pop music have ever become what it is now? We celebrate 60 years of the chart-shifting album. 22/03/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Bad Bunny's ex-girlfriend files lawsuit seeking $40 million Bad Bunny’s ex–girlfriend is suing the superstar for at least $40 million over a well-known voice recording she provided the singer before he became famous. 21/03/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Taylor Swift is back in style after a five-year concert wait Taylor Swift starts her Eras Tour in style with her first concert in five years... Here are the best looks and outfit changes from the opening show - taste of what European audiences have to look forward to in the second half of 2023 20/03/2023
Now playing Next Culture news The Cure vs Ticketmaster: Ticketing giant offers refunds to fans The ticketing giant has announced that it will partially refund fans who bought tickets for the band’s US tour. 17/03/2023
Now playing Next Culture news What does it take to fight the 'Afghan musical genocide'? Playing music is an act of resistance for these Afghan students in Portugal: "Each performance of our school is a protest against what is happening in Afghanistan." 17/03/2023
Now playing Next Culture news The Cure’s Robert Smith ‘sickened’ by Ticketmaster fees The Cure‘s Robert Smith has said he is “sickened” by high Ticketmaster fees for the band’s upcoming North American tour after they vowed to keep prices affordable for fans. 16/03/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Metallica buy record press as vinyl sales surpass CDs for first time CDs are out for good and vinyl is back in. Ahead of a new album, Metallica are just the latest to jump on the revived trend. 16/03/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Rodrigo Cuevas and the reinvention of Asturian folklore There is little traditional or archaic about Spanish singer Rodrigo Cuevas but he does perform well-known tropes from Asturian folklore, his performances are rooted in politics and LGBT rights issues. 16/03/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history We take a look at Billie Holiday's stint in prison, as well as some other stars who've spent time behind bars. 16/03/2023