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3 June 2025
Interview: Isabella Rossi, Actor
by Naomi Johnson ContributorFrom watching Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens singing on screen to performing live on stage herself, hear from Isabella Rossi about where her love of acting all began.
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2 June 2025
Sometimes you have to leave your fit at home: Tyler the Creator, CHROMAKOPIA TOUR
by ester muyombi Voice ReviewerThis piece will talk about my experience of being at Tyler the Creator concert in Birmingham, which will mostly details my experience and my observations on how facts interacted with the artist and the music.
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2 June 2025
Unit 2. Part D : Inviting an Audience to my Film Screening
by Ben KayGetting an audience.
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2 June 2025
Unit 2. Part C : Editing my Final 10 Shot Film
by Ben KayThis post is about the editing process for my final film.
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30 May 2025
The Voice Quiz – May 2025
by Tom Beasley EditorHow much attention have you been paying to entertainment and culture in May 2025? Settle down with a cuppa and have a go at the Voice Pub Quiz to see whether you're king or queen of the culture nerds.
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27 May 2025
The Dangers Of Our Modern World - The Headless Population
by Matilda Milatos Local ReviewerThe Headless Population
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27 May 2025
SmartWater: The forensic 'Liquid' that will protect Palestine’s remaining artefacts
by Jaheim KarimA UK-funded project will use SmartWater, an invisible forensic liquid, to protect Palestinian artefacts from theft and looting. The initiative will help catalogue, preserve, and track cultural heritage in Gaza, aiming to safeguard its history.
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27 May 2025
The Pillaging of Gaza’s Antiquities
by Jaheim KarimGaza’s ancient artefacts are being looted and destroyed amid war. Experts warn this erases Palestinian history and culture. Efforts to protect what remains are urgent, as priceless relics vanish into the black market or are lost forever.
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27 May 2025
Artificial/Intelligent: How Star Wars became an AI battleground
by Tom Beasley EditorThanks to an ill-advised Fortnite tie-in and a truly terrible bit of nature footage, Star Wars has found itself at the centre of two big debates around AI art. How did we get here, and why is the galaxy far, far away so irresistible?
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26 May 2025
Interview: Rob Wheeler, Musician
by Naomi Johnson ContributorHear from Cheshire-based musician Rob Wheeler ahead of his upcoming UK tour and third album release on 6th June: Leave Tomorrow. Specialising in country music and inspired by his own life experiences, Rob shares a sneak preview of his latest album.
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20 May 2025
The cost-of-living crisis – How does it affect those in the arts?
by Sophie EvansThis is my extended righting on the topic of the cost-of-living-crisis this includes how it has effected artists in the UK as well as northern Ireland. in this article I explore how it has effected those in a range of sectors from within the arts.
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10 May 2025
Forest Bathing in Sherwood
by Jaheim KarimSherwood Forest offers a peaceful escape through forest bathing, a mindful practice of immersing in nature. Guided sessions help reduce stress and promote well-being.
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10 May 2025
Derby restaurant faces uncertainty amid rising costs and new drive-thru competition
by Jaheim KarimCaribbean restaurant on Normanton Road faces closure due to competition from new drive-thru units and the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Owner cites rising costs and low customer turnout as major challenges, urging more support for small businesses.
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10 May 2025
Derby’s breakdancing champ helps out aspiring teen dancers
by Jaheim KarimBreakdancing champ Karam Singh is giving back to his Derby community. As a hopeful for the Paris 2024 Olympics, Singh is passionate about supporting underprivileged youth and helping them showcase their talent.
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10 May 2025
Derby LGBT+ centre faces second 'hateful' food attack
by Jaheim KarimThe Derby LGBT+ Centre was vandalised again, with food thrown on its windows. Staff link the attack to rising hate speech, especially following PM Rishi Sunak's comments at the Conservative Party Conference.
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10 May 2025
Inside the New Vic Theatre, Treasure Trove of Stoke-on-Trent
by Naomi Johnson ContributorThe New Vic Theatre in Newcastle-under-Lyme has been delighting local audiences since 1986 with its immersive theatre in-the-round auditorium. Yet there is a place for everybody in theatre, and this article explores how you can get involved.
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9 May 2025
Artificial/Intelligent: Is AI going to destroy art and culture?
by Tom Beasley EditorWe're exploring the world of AI in an attempt to separate the fact from the fiction when it comes to just how worried the creative industries should be about artificial intelligence.
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7 May 2025
Interview: Chisola Chitambala from BBC's The Apprentice
by Naomi Johnson ContributorChisola made it to the famous final five of BBC's The Apprentice Series 19 after having led her team to victory the previous week as Project Manager. I was able to chat with Chisola about her time on the show.