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Is arts funding too London-centric?

Debate has surrounded arts funding and its bias towards London for years. There are those who hold the opinion that the funding being funnelled into London-based venues and projects is excessive, while many believe that it is only correct that more money be diverted to the capital, given the tourism...
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By , Jan. 15, 2018

Jacqueline Wilson 10 years later

Jacqueline Wilson was a fixture in the lives of most young girls in the UK. Although her novels follow a similar template of strong-minded young girls facing hardship, she has created a whole range of characters that are easy to relate to. It’s a simple and foolproof formula, which is...
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By , Jan. 14, 2018

Hamilton: what’s the hype all about?

It’s the Broadway musical that has taken the world by storm. With the opening of the West End production of Hamilton pulling in five-star reviews from all the critics, two Boar Arts writers look at exactly why Hamilton is the musical the world has been waiting for. Isabelle Atkins I have this...
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By , Jan. 12, 2018

Hip-Hop Weekly: Violence in hip-hop

Violence in Hip-Hop has continuously been perceived as a major problem since the genre was birthed. From groups such as N.W.A, to artists such as DMX, violence is a constant theme in their music that you could say, adds to the hype and gets people pumped. However, it has often...
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By , Jan. 11, 2018