Voicebox: Travel and culture

Mark Twain said that travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness. We tend to agree! In this Voicebox we will explore art and culture from an international perspective, as well as provide tips on how to plan your own trips, and store personal travel experiences.
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24 January 2023
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Class, glamour and hard-hitting reality.
Rippling with emotion, humour and charisma, this film will drag you through the glitzy façade and into the seedy side-streets of stardom.
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17 January 2023
Carnatic Concert review
On the 2nd of January 2023 I attended a concert at the Raghavendra Swami mutt in slough. The concert consisted of a young vocalist and an extremely talented veena player. I have been to many Carnatic concerts however this was one of my favourites!
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23 October 2022
Project report on Cultural sessions for Brownies Girl Guiding
Overall Project review of sessions I ran with Brownie Girl Guiding. This overview includes how my leadership qualities have developed and I have learnt from my experience. Any things I would change for my next project.
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28 September 2022
Courting "Guitar Music" album review
Guitar music like you've never heard it before. An Indie band for the modern age, get ready to fall in love with the debut album from Liverpool quartet Courting.
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29 August 2022
Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2022
The action from the first two days of this year's festival
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10 August 2022
Ajeet "Blooming" track and music video review
A beautiful breath of stillness
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5 August 2022
Cassia "Why You Lacking Energy" Album Review
The Macclesfield band are here to tell you everything will be alright
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28 July 2022
Strettfest review: An ideal family day out!
On the theme of ‘carbon zero’, this lively event aimed to bring all generations together for a celebration of dance, music, and the visual arts.
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26 July 2022
Extraordinary environment to display artwork
Sculptures displayed amongst the wildlife is a fantastic idea. A walk in the forest and gallery all in one is more than I could ask for. With hundreds of unique sculptures in the 10 acres you will struggle with not being entertained or engaged.
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15 June 2022
Madame Tussauds: uneventful or exhilarating
Madame Tussauds, a great day out for all! The set designs, lighting, and live actors make a special experience with a fresh take on exhibiting the artists’ work. You are encouraged to interact with the wax models and have a laugh.
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21 May 2022
Review of Quantum Theatre's Macbeth
I went to the National Trust property Hartlebury castle to watch Quantum theatre’s production of Macbeth, a Shakespearian play performed by a cast of five talented young actors. Read on to hear my opinions on this show!
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2 May 2022
Les Miserables West End Review
Here's my review of the West End production of the legendary “Les Miserables” in the Sondeim theatre. A must see show, reads on to learn why.
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22 April 2022
Five beauty spots in the UK
Here are my top five locations you must visit in the UK.
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16 April 2022
How to spend 48 hours in Split
Here’s how to enjoy an affordable trip in one of the most beautiful regions in the world: Croatia
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30 March 2022
How to spend 48 hours in Venice
A guide on how to avoid the crowds, whilst still making the most out of Venice – and no it does not include a Gondola ride.
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22 March 2022
How to spend 48 hours in Copenhagen
I take you on a walking tour of all of the must-see locations and experiences the Danish capital has to offer.
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4 March 2022
Saturday round-up: UKNA City Takeover in Leicester
UK New Artists (UKNA) have taken over Leicester this past weekend, showcasing 75 new and emerging artists across exhibitions, spoken word, film, music, and dance. Check out our highlights of Saturday's events.
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8 February 2022
John Curry: Transforming sport into art
As the Winter Olympics get well underway, we look back at an icon of the sport, John Curry. The British figure skater transcended the discipline, turning it into a performance art.