Music has long found inspiration in the natural world, and next Earth Day saxophonist and broadcaster Jess Gillam will bring that relationship into focus with a special one-night performance at the Royal Albert Hall.

The Royal Albert Hall continues to cement Late Night Jazz as one of London's most exciting homes for contemporary jazz, announcing a seven-show autumn programme that celebrates musical exchange across continents and cultures.

When we reviewed FATHERS, we found ourselves returning to one word more than any other: flow. Speaking with Kiefer, what stood out wasn't simply what he had to say about music, but what his answers revealed about his approach to creating.

FATHERS is the self-titled debut album from producer Kenny Beats, keyboardist Kiefer, bassist CARRTOONS and drummer Nate Smith.

In the midst of another UK heatwave, Love Supreme Festival turned the temperature up another notch in the rolling hills of Glynde Place, Sussex. Europe's largest outdoor jazz festival is celebrated for its line-up, but what sets it apart is something less tangible.

For vocalist, composer and creative producer Supriya Nagarajan, music is both a bridge between cultures and a powerful way of exploring urgent issues. Ahead of her upcoming performance of Meltwater at the Royal Albert Hall's Elgar Room, she spoke with The GIFTED Journal about heritage, collaboration and the role of art in conversations around climate change.

GRAMMY-winning collective Tank and the Bangas are not easy to box in, and that’s exactly what makes them one of the most refreshing acts in music right now. Their latest release, The Last Balloon, closes out the band’s celebrated “Balloon” trilogy while simultaneously pointing toward a bold new chapter.

More than a weekend away in the Sussex countryside, from July 3rd to 5th, 2026, at the rolling hills of Glynde Place, East Sussex, Love Supreme Jazz Festival curates a space which highlights global diverse voices and experiences that have shaped, and continue to shape the culture.

Honey Grace B releases her debut single “First Day Of My Life”.

The Reading-born singer-songwriter enters the indie pop space with a sound rooted in emotion but lifted by optimism. The single blends light energy with delicate string textures, creating a sound that mirrors its message: freedom doesn’t come without reflection, and growth often carries both lightness and weight.

You Are Here, unveiled by the Southbank Centre for its 75th year, takes place on 3 May 2026, this one-day, site-wide takeover draws together theatre, dance, live music, fashion and visual art into a single, immersive experience that unfolds across the Southbank Centre. 

Set against the Dorset countryside, We Out Here Festival 2026 is more than a musical gathering. Curated by Gilles Peterson, and featuring names like Thundercat, Sampa the Great and Joy Crookes, alongside emerging voices; it stands as a festival rooted in community, connection and intention.

The right song can help slow things down, soften the mood, and gently bring us back to the moment. Here are some of our favourite tracks that feel warm, reflective, and restorative.

Creativity has long been treated as enrichment — something optional, peripheral, nice to have. The Roundhouse, in partnership with the Centre for Young Lives, through the Young Creatives Commission challenges that framing entirely. What if creativity were treated like sport: with academies, infrastructure, clear progression routes and sustained investment? The question is not whether talent exists. It does. The question is whether we are building a system that allows it to thrive.

Rooted in the raw spirit of jazz and the refinement of poetry, Sophia Thakur’s work explores what it feels like to be in the moment. Ahead of her Late Night Jazz performance at the Royal Albert Hall on February 14th, Thakur reflects on instinct and intention, rawness and refinement, and the shared space where poetry and jazz instrumentals move together.

Royal Albert Hall has unveiled its first Late Night Jazz line-up for the 2026 season, bringing 11 shows to the Elgar Room from January to April. Expect a vibrant mix of big band brilliance, neo-soul collectives and boundary-pushing talent, celebrating jazz’s roots and future — tickets available now.

A look inside December at the Royal Albert Hall — a month-long constellation of concerts, choral highlights, and cinematic visuals that transform winter into something warm, communal, and deeply human. A season where music and tradition come together under one historic roof to create new memories.

As summer shines on, the Royal Albert Hall is already looking towards the horizon of autumn, unveiling its biggest Late Night Jazz season yet. Nine genre-blending acts from around the globe will transform the candle-lit Elgar Room into a world stage — from nu-jazz dreamscapes and Persian fusion to Korean jazz-classical blends and festive swing.

Chelsea Arts Festival 2025 (19–21 Sept, London) unveils first lineup: Elizabeth Day, Matt Haig, Ian McEwan, Zandra Rhodes, Jordan Stephens, June Sarpong & more. A celebration of literature, fashion, music & climate dialogue.

Wilderness Festival 2025 returns to Cornbury Park, offering an blend of music, art, gourmet dining and nature. Set against a beautiful landscape, it’s a weekend of creative exploration, immersive experiences and adventure that celebrates the spirit of artistic expression and the great outdoors.

Niamh Evans’ latest single “Easy” is a love song blending nostalgic pop charm with a modern twist; celebrating hopeful love.