Ben Smoke
Why have a quarter of The Great Escape’s line up pulled out?
At least 126 acts have withdrawn from the Brighton festival in protest at the inclusion of Barclays as a sponsor because of the bank's alleged links with atrocities in Gaza, Ben Smoke explains.
Written by: Ben Smoke
In photos: queer protest calls for Eurovision boycott
Hundreds gathered yesterday to call for the BBC and UK Eurovision hopeful Olly Alexander to boycott the singing competition next month.
Written by: Ben Smoke
The fight to stop the Rwanda plan goes on
The Rwanda safety bill has finally passed through the Parliament but the fight to stop the flights is far from over.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Rwanda Plan: Politicians, leaders, and rights organisations react
As Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pushes the Rwanda Security Bill through Parliament figures from across politics and civil society give their take.
Written by: Ben Smoke
What’s going on with the Rwanda plan?
Two years, countless court cases, protests, press conferences, legislation and more - this is the story of the Conservative’s flagship immigration policy.
Written by: Ben Smoke
One year of Jeremy Corbyn’s Music for the Many
Photographer Emily-Jayne Nolan went down to Moth Club, Hackney to capture the anniversary show of Peace & Justice Project’s campaign to save grassroots music venues.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Stars of stage and screen unite for Palestine
Oscar winners, politicians and film professionals are among those who have donated lots to the Cinema for Gaza auction, raising money for Medical Aid for Palestine
Written by: Ben Smoke
In Photos: Gordon Ramsay and Sandwich magazine host star-studded party
The event celebrated Sandwich magazine’s eighth issue, guest edited by cover star Chef Ramsay.
Written by: Ben Smoke
The sign language interpreter changing the way we listen to music
Amber Galloway doesn’t just do sign language to music – she uses American Sign Language (ASL) and her body, face and vibes to channel the live experience and energy to deaf and hard-of-hearing fans.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Hit Parade of Tears: Trial Witch
An unexpected acquisition of supernatural power. A cheating husband. A just comeuppance in this excerpt from Izumi Suzuki’s incredible short story collection.
Written by: Izumi Suzuki