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‘Mardi Gras is like my Christmas’: how Sydney’s LGBTQ+ community is marking Pride

From ‘gay admin’ to ‘bookings, bookings, bookings’, the city’s celebration of queerdom is about diversity and joy

The Guardian - AU

The 1975 Finsbury Park concert: when is it, who else is performing and how to get tickets

The group will be joined by Cigarettes After Sex, Bleachers, The Japanese House and American Football, with more artists to be announced

Evening Standard

Best dressed at the Brit Awards 2023

Sam Smith turned up in an inflated latex suit, Lizzo performed while ensconced in a massive feathery clam shell and Harry Styles went full Carrie Bradshaw. Here’s our take on the best dressed at the Brit Awards 2023

Evening Standard

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BRITs winner Harry Styles's Las Vegas-style afterparty before clubbing until 5am

Harry Styles picked up four BRIT awards over the weekend and celebrated in style, enjoying a lavish bash at London's Nobu hotel before clubbing until 5am

Daily Mirror

Wild BRITs afterparties - Maya Jama twerks as Ashley Roberts dances in daring see-through dress

The likes of Lewis Capaldi, Louise Redknapp, Bugzy Malone and Lizzo were all seen enjoying wild afterparties across London after Saturday night's BRIT Awards

Daily Mirror

BRITs 2023: Ellie Goulding and Leigh-Anne among bleary-eyed celebs leaving wild afterparties

It was an evening of awkward moments (that eye-wincing Tom Grennan comment being one of them), technical glitches, sweary moments and very unusual outfits - but now it was time for BRITs partygoers to make the long trek back home

Daily Mirror

Harry Styles sweeps board at Brit Awards, acknowledging 'privilege'

London (AFP) - British singer Harry Styles won the top awards on Saturday at the UK's biggest popular music prizes, the Brit Awards, while acknowledging his "privilege" for triumphing in a supposedly gender-neutral category that featured no female artists.

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Harry Styles whips fans into a frenzy as he thanks One Direction bandmates during BRITs

Harry Styles whipped fans into a frenzy as he thanked his former One Direction bandmates as he received the Artist of the Year award at the 2023 BRITs

Daily Mirror

Brit Awards 2023: The boldest red carpet looks, from Sam Smith to Rina Sawayama

The ceremony was held at the O2 Arena in London on Saturday (11 February)

The Independent UK

Music stars speak out on female representation and diversity on Brits red carpet

Numerous famous names posed for the cameras ahead of the main event.

The Independent UK

Grimes comforts Charli XCX over Grammys and calls the ceremony ‘irrelevant’

The artist also said she’d previously tried to nominate the late producer SOPHIE and wasn’t allowed

The Independent UK

Your ultimate Brisbane events guide: the best things to do this weekend, and what’s on through February

From blockbuster exhibitions and stage shows to a feast of live music – here are the best things happening in your city in February

The Guardian - AU

Review: The 1975 triumphant homecoming at their very best - and with surprise star guest Charli XCX

"We are The 1975 from Wilmslow… I don’t have to say how special it is to be here"

Manchester Evening News

Brit awards: all-male best artist category reveals wider music industry sickness

Out of the 71 acts eligible for the gender-neutral award, only 13 were female or non-binary. The dearth exposes the British industry’s inability to develop anyone but young men

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Daily Mirror

BRITs voting academy explain why no women are nominated for huge award amid backlash

Mabel, Florence and the Machine, Charli XCX, Becky Hill and Rina Sawayama were all eligible to be nominated for Artist of the Year at the 2023 BRIT Awards, but none of the talented women made the final cut

The Guardian - UK

The 50 best albums of 2022: No 4 – Charli XCX: Crash

For the final album on her major-label contract, the contrary pop auteur decided to dance with the devil to make a nakedly commercial record – though her self-awareness still shone through

Daily Mirror

Less than 18% of eligible artists for BRIT Award feature females after gendered gongs axed

Mabel, Florence and the Machine, Charli XCX, Becky Hill and Rina Sawayama are all in the running to win the gender neutral award at the BRITs next year, but the rest of the longlist is made up mainly of male acts

The Philadelphia Inquirer

From Beyoncé to Bad Bunny to Taylor Swift, the best songs of the year

This year was a big one for name-brand pop stars, and out-of-the-blue success stories — some of which made songs from the not-so-recent past ever present in the here and now.

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The 20 best songs of 2022

Alongside landmark records from Kendrick and Beyoncé, the year saw standout tracks from Steve Lacy, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and more

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Charli XCX Is Headed Down Under To Headline For The Love Festival 2023 Girlies, Let’s Ride

For The Love kicks off on the Gold Coast in late February.

The Guardian - AU

Sydney WorldPride: the 20 balls, parties, parades and more you can’t miss in 2023

Heading to Sydney for WorldPride next year but don’t know where to start? Here’s what to see at the LGBTQ+ extravaganza’s first outing in the southern hemisphere

The Guardian - AU

‘Partying with purpose’: WorldPride is heading to Sydney next year – here’s what to expect

From Charli XCX and Kylie Minogue gigs to celebrations of First Nations cultures, organisers are hoping to show the world a new side to Australia

The Guardian - UK

‘I’m changing and I don’t think society helps at all’: Christine and the Queens’ journey to becoming Redcar

The French pop star has endured the death of his mother, record industry resistance and a backlash after adopting male pronouns. He talks about the struggle to understand himself and his music

Evening Standard

Rina Sawayama: “I just absolutely refuse to be a tortured artist”

She’s changed the face of the Mercurys, got the backing of Sir Elton and has a guilty love of Bon Jovi. Lisa Wright gets under the skin of Rina Sawayama

Evening Standard

STYLE: bag a slogan tee, discover Feben, and get a dose of Ben Cobb style with Tiger of Sweden

Get your dose of wry humour with a slogan t-shirt, discover underground talent and join the ES club with our editor Ben Cobb’s capsule collection

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