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How an Oxford undergraduate made a name in choral music

When he arrived at Oxford, he expected his future to lie primarily in orchestral music. Instead, it was choral music that transformed his direction.

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‘Scenes With Girls’ and complicated female friendships

'Scenes with Girls' deserves to be seen as one of Labyrinth Productions’ (Rosie Morgan-Males and Emily Cullinan) most impressive accolades.

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‘The Moro Affair’: Astonishingly original, but not quite a story

The acting in 'The Moro Affair' was superb across the board, with Harriet Wilson’s Pope as a standout, and Rosie Sutton’s direction was flawless.

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‘Music can be everything’: Aurora Orchestra’s Jane Mitchell on the narratives around classical music

The Aurora Orchestra, who are playing at Oxford’s Schwarzman Centre on the 19th June, are best known for performing their orchestral repertoire from memory.

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Tom Bain finds J. Cole's venture into personal storytelling a bold gamble with enjoyable results

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Should music fans put their trust in Trust Fund?

Ben Wilkinson-Turnbull reviews the fledgling band's gig at Village Underground, Shoreditch

Review: Netsky Live!

Henry Hodson recounts his experiences of Netsky Live! at the O2

Oxford’s film scene to benefit from kickstarter project

Following the success of 'The Wishing Horse' at the Portobello Film Festival over the summer, the film’s director is hoping for more of the same with 'Waterbird' and 'Catkins'

Oxford’s evening with John Lydon

Punk icon Johnny Rotten spoke to fans about his recent autobiography, the increasing waistline of the punk movement and the Cotswolds' effects on his digestive system