Music
The secret history of Parliament Hill bandstand
Stories about the Hampstead Heath landmark go back decades. Let’s take a look
The fascinating history of Camden Town’s record shops
An exclusive extract from Garth Cartwright and Quintina Valero’s new book of the capital’s vinyl emporiums
Was there really a link between Mussolini and The 02 Forum?
Rumour has it that the Fascist leader donated money to make the world-famous venue suitable for a rally
Ricky Gervais managed my band in the 1990s
Andy Macleod on the tragic tale of a Kentish Town band who didn’t become rich or famous – but had a manager who did
Help freelance musicians: the Musical Mums’ Advent Calendar
Soprano Suzy Robinson on a uniquely creative idea that will long outlast the festive season
Cheer up! 8 classic songs about Kentish Town
Escape the current doom with a new hip hop tribute to NW5 – and our countdown of the best ever local anthems
Dingwall’s Camden to be renamed The PowerHaus
Music impresario Vince Power confirms Camden music venue has undergone a name change
MUST DO: Summer Party at Let It Roll Records
Let It Roll and their in-store Pepita Coffee present a socially distanced day of live music, DJs and paella stall in the new garden
The secret history of Kentish Town’s piano factories
Did you know that between 1870 and 1914 Camden was the centre of the world’s manufacture of pianos?
BBC6Music Festival in Camden: Amy Lamé speaks
As the high-profile radio station bash touches down in Camden Town this weekend, Ben Osborne speaks to their presenter – and London Night Czar – on why the area remains vital to our culture
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