Happenings

The BBC Proms 2019 season runs from 19 July to 14 September, with 8 weeks of concerts, talks, workshops and family events and more happening nearly every day. The BBC Proms is a classical music festival held every summer at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Its aim; to bring the best in classical music to the widest possible audience, which remains true to founder-conductor Henry Wood’s original vision in 1895. Whether you are a classical connoisseur or think ‘classical music is not for me’ there is surely something for everyone in the 8 week stretch of concerts, workshops, talks and...

One more year comes the great festival of Music Creativity & Technology of Barcelona: Sónar. This year with guest of honor: Björk joining Sónar 2017 with a exclusive DJ Set of 4 hours at SonarHall, a virtual reality exhibition at Centre for Contemporary Culture Barcelona (CCCB) and a talk at Sónar +D.  You can not miss artists who display their creativity. Artists such as Masters at Work, Justice, Nicolas Jaar, Eric Prytz. Also of note will be the presentation of “Entropy”; a transmedia show about the origin and end of the Universe, led by astronomer Dida Markovic, with music...

Kicking off the art world year, UK’s premier Modern British and contemporary art fair opens today. Returning to the Business Design Centre in Islington in 2016 from, The London Art Fair will take place from January 20 to 24. Hope to see you around!

Art Basel, the one that actually takes place in Basel, opens tomorrow showcasing art from over 284 galleries and 33 countries. The art world has already invaded the city for the annual event, running June 18 to 21. There will be plenty of epic photos as the week goes on, but here are some worthy highlights before the big opening to the public.

An exhibition that brings together nostalgic images of the iconic 60s, staring some of the entertainment world’s most loved faces: Jean Shrimpton, David Bowie, The Rolling stones, The Clash….And just as legendary are the photographers: Mick Rock, Brian Duffy, Brian Aris…A must see this Christmas! 

In London next weekend? So are 134 international galleries from 41 countries for the third annual Art15. A fabulous mix of arts from around the world. Here are some of the things we are looking forward to seeing.