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In need of a sound night’s sleep? Curl up at Berlin’s 30-hour immersive music event
In a climate where attention spans are shrinking into bite-sized viral moments, a space made for the act of listening feels strangely rebellious.
Sorry to burst the vox-pop bubble but most people’s opinions aren’t news
Is vox popping citizens on the street really the best way to cover elections? A new study from Cardiff University suggests that broadcasters are overrepresenting the people to the neglect of policy.
Passion, obsession and a very pink David Beckham – the glories to behold at the Chelsea Flower Show
The Chelsea Flower Show has been taking place in London this week. It concludes today. I like gardens and plants, and can be persuaded to have a glass of rosé at lunchtime, so when…
Billionaire media mogul Vincent Bolloré casts a long shadow over Cannes film festival
Politics and cinema compete at Cannes as French film giant Canal+ blacklists hundreds of industry figures who petitioned against its right-wing owner’s growing creative control.
Finally! In London’s David Bowie exhibition the ‘immersive experience’ hits the right note
For years, immersive shows have meant overpriced projections and digital gimmickry masquerading as fine-art. But ‘You’re Not Alone’, a dazzling Bowie retrospective in London, will have you dancing in the street.
Amid ongoing controversy, the Eurovision Song Contest is ready to pop
Following tensions, boycotts and protests at recent editions of the song contest, this year could prove more fiery than ever – including on the dance floor. Here are five of our favourite entries.
Photo London’s director on finding a wider frame beneath Olympia’s vaulted ceiling
Monocle speaks to Photo London’s director, Sophie Parker, to find out what visitors can expect and her highlights of this year’s programme.
Art and politics collide as protests reframe the Venice Biennale
From Pussy Riot’s chants to Latvia’s “Death in Venice” campaign, art has taken a backseat at this year’s vernissage as protesters flooded The Floating City to object to the Russian and Israeli pavilions.
The must-see foreign-language titles at Cannes Film Festival 2026
In a rare line-up without Hollywood blockbusters, we’re eyeing titles by Pedro Almodóvar, Paweł Pawlikowski and Asghar Farhadi.
