What's on
It’s a strange thing to be confronted by a famous face whether in the flesh or over Zoom; you never know when you’ll be a little starstruck. Anton du Beke has spent most autumn weekends in my living room for the past eight years but despite that, I had no idea what to expect when we arranged to speak ahead of his ‘Audience With’ at the Wycombe Swan in May.
Handmade Oxford
The International Contemporary Crafts Festival
Art rock band Everything Everything are releasing their latest album, Raw Data Feel this month. It’s an AI-Assisted recording for which the group turned to technology for some of the lyrics. I caught up with band member Jeremy Pritchard to discuss this innovative concept and the process behind it.
Everyone’s favourite 90s boybands, Westlife and Boyzone, joined forces in 2016 to form Boyzlife; a nostalgic celebration and revival of those much-loved sounds. Since then, members Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy have toured across the UK together. We spoke with Keith to talk about the upcoming album and learned how he maintains his wellbeing while touring.
Don’t Be a D*ck
And Other Wise Words from Angela Barnes
Ahead of her appearance at Oxfordshire’s Truck Festival this July, I spoke with beloved stand-up comedian Angela Barnes, about her upcoming material surrounding her recent ADHD diagnosis. As well as this, we talk self-care, representation in comedy and words of wisdom within the industry.
OXFORD TOWN HALL CAFÉ NOW OPEN
A NEW RETREAT IN THE HEART OF THE CITY
Leading local caterers Elegant Cuisine have reopened the Oxford Town Hall Café in the newly renovated space in the Town Hall.
Visiting Woodstock and buying from our well-known independent retailers or visiting its cultural attractions may have a positive effect how a person feels, but did you know that Woodstock is also home to some truly unique wellbeing experts who offer products and services from their own tranquil home studios, online or even the great outdoors.