Open’er 2025 through five key performances

Returning with a line-up that spanned rap, pop, and techno and featured some of the biggest names in music, Poland’s Open’er Festival saw standout performances from Little Simz, Fcukers, Doechii, Brutalismus 3000, and Nemzzz.

What’s happening at Open’er Festival this week

Running from 2-5 July, Open’er returns to the coast of Gdynia with a four-stage programme hosting Arca, FKA twigs, A. G. Cook, Massive Attack and more.

Southbank Centre announces further events for Little Simz’ Meltdown

Meltdown will run this summer from Thursday 12-Sunday 22 June, with shows from The Streets, Ghetts, Little Simz and more.

In Photos: Glastonbury 2024

From a Banksy stunt at Idles to standout sets from Tems, Little Simz, PJ Harvey and a Charli xcx ‘Partygirl’ takeover, look back on the most memorable moments from the field this weekend.

London’s V&A East announces debut exhibition, The Music Is Black: A British Story

Opening in 2025, the museum’s first major exhibition is dedicated to Black British music and its impact on culture, spanning from the 1900s to the present day

Joan Armatrading joined Little Simz for BAFTAs performance last night

Last night Little Simz performed at the 76th British Academy Film Awards ceremony, which took place in London at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall

Sónar completes line-up with Aphex Twin, Little Simz and more

The Barcelona festival has added over 40 more acts to its 30th anniversary edition, taking place 15-17 June

Little Simz’ new Inflo-produced album NO THANK YOU is out today

As with her previous two releases, Inflo – aka SAULT – produced Little Simz’ new ten-track album, which she announced last week

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Little Simz announces fifth album, NO THANK YOU

The rapper and ‘Top Boy’ star has announced the follow-up to her Mercury winning 2021 release ‘Sometimes I Might Be Introvert’

To Be Continued: Top Boy

Kano, Little Simz, Ashley Walters and Micheal Ward preview the return of Top Boy. This is the story of how converging forces of Black British creativity are changing the face of culture.

Little Simz on building confidence and finding her voice

This feature is part of The Click series, taken from our print magazine. A podcast version of The Click is available exclusively to Supporters

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Little Simz and Giggs added to Strawberries & Creem 2021 line-up

The Cambridge festival has also announced a new partnership with Notting Hill Carnival

Little Simz shares self-directed video for new single Woman

The second single to be lifted from her forthcoming album ‘Sometimes I Might Be Introvert’

Choreographer Kloe Dean on bringing Little Simz’s Introvert video to life

We talk references, relationships and supporting Simz’s vision with the London-based choreographer

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Nick Cave, Little Simz, Mica Levi, J Hus and Dave nominated for Ivor Novello awards

The nominees for 2020 have been announced

Bakar

Lovebox adds Kojey Radical, Bakar and more to 2020 line-up

The London festival will head to Gunnersbury Park on 12-14 June

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DJ Harvey, Kano, Little Simz and Helena Hauff announced for Love Saves The Day 2020

Love Saves The Day unveil a packed line-up for 2020

Top Boy, Dave

Top Boy soundtrack to feature Drake, Dave, Little Simz and more

The crime drama series returns for season three after a six-year hiatus

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Netflix release official Top Boy trailer for upcoming season

The clip follows up from Drake’s premiere of the teaser trailer back in April

Netflix confirm September release for third season of Top Boy

East-London based drama Top Boy will return to screens this autumn, Netflix confirms

Mercury Prize

IDLES, slowthai and Little Simz shortlised for 2019 Mercury Prize

Anna Calvi, The 1975, Foals and more have also been nominated for the 2019 Mercury Prize.

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Little Simz in conversation with Novelist: Call the shots

For our 100th issue, we united three sets of former Crack Magazine cover stars. Here, Little Simz and Novelist touch base on what it means to be self-made

Mercury Prize

slowthai, Ross From Friends and Little Simz to play Crack Magazine stage at Love Saves the Day

The Bristol festival returns to Eastville Park on 25-26 May 2019

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Drake premieres Top Boy trailer at London O2 Arena show

The teaser trailer features Dave and Little Simz

Little Simz My Life as a Mixtape

My life as a mixtape: Little Simz

The north London rapper spoke to us about the songs that helped her climb all the way to the top

Little Simz – GREY Area

This is the north London rapper at her most enjoyable, delivering everything that makes her distinct

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Christine & the Queens, Helena Hauff and Little Simz gear up for Parklife 2019

The Manchester festival returns to Heaton Park on 8-9 June

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Love Saves the Day announces Little Simz, Palms Trax, Peggy Gou and Goldie for 2019 edition

The Bristol festival returns to Eastville Park on 25-26 May

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Little Simz: Terms and Conditions

From North London to Wonderland, Simbi Ajikawo paints vivid pictures of her headspace. On her birthday, she talks industry setbacks and platforming women of colour

Gorillaz’s Demon Dayz Festival announce Vince Staples, Danny Brown and more

The line-up for the one-day event at Dreamland Margate has been revealed today (8 May)