Thursday 26th February 2026

Tag: music

Remembrance, resilience, and reflection: Lubomyr Melnyk, the ‘continuous music’ pioneer

On the 23rd and 24th February, the Ukrainian composer and pianist, Lubomyr Melnyk, returns to Oxford for a performance at New College.

Grammy-nominated musician appointed Christ Church Composer in Residence

“There doesn’t exist a handy document from Henry VIII’s HR department saying what it is that I should get up to.”

From topping charts to ‘The Traitors’: An ode to Cat Burns

The chaotic new season of 'The Traitors' made me reflect on the celebrity version, and my personal favourite contestant, Cat Burns.

Dropping hints before dropping albums: The art of the tease

Promotion seems to be a part of the performance for many artists, setting the stage for the project they are going to release, and priming their audience.

‘Songs, skits, and a third thing beginning with S’: Jack McMinn in conversation

If there’s one thing I believe Oxford’s theatre scene is missing, it’s a button-down-shirt-wearing ex-zoology student with a penchant for writing songs about Pret A Manger.

The cost of ‘free’: How streaming undermines the value of music

Monthly subscriptions may seem affordable when compared to vinyl, but the cost quickly accumulates.

‘Lux’ by Rosalía review: A breath of fresh air

'The Latin title ‘Lux’ perfectly embodies the concept and overall aesthetic of divine femininity, as well as the multilingual aspects that run throughout the work. With complex and meaningful lyrics written in 13 languages, and split into four movements, the record is a breath of fresh air for the pop scene'.

Little Kitchen’s Christ Church concert is exactly what you need this Oxmas

Little Kitchen, an Oxford-based music collective, will be performing in Christchurch this Thursday. It's the perfect Oxmas treat.

Austria, the Allianz, and applause: How we make spaces divine

In March I twice came very close to something holy: once in Austria and once in the Allianz.  In Vienna, where Mozart played, lived, and...

New nightlife champion on Oxford City Council

A role championing Oxford’s night-time economy has been created at Oxford City Council. Labour Party councillor James Taylor was appointed to the position last...

‘This Is What You Get’: Thirty years of mad ravings from two great artistic minds

★★★★★ This Is What You Get, the new exhibit at the Ashmolean Museum on Beaumont Street, showcases 30 years of artwork, music and early lyrics:...

Night School: Oxford’s after-hours curriculum

The first time I saw Nahom and Ethan, it wasn’t on a night out – it was an early morning. I was shuffling through...

Oxford Commas at the Fringe – Interview

The Oxford Commas are a contemporary gender-inclusive a capella group who had their Fringe debut this year. They kindly agreed to talk to Cherwell...

‘Aca-demic Weapons’ at the Fringe: Oxford Commas Review

★★★★☆ A capella groups from Oxford have long been favourites at the Edinburgh Fringe, with Out of the Blue, Oxford Gargoyles and Oxford Belles often...

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