‘The King of Blues’, BB King, dies aged 89
BB King has died, aged 89, in Las Vegas.
Author Megan Downing
Megan Downing
I’m Megan Downing, an English Literature graduate from University of Southampton. I am the Music, Arts and Culture Editor for The National Student. I am the Membership and Communications Officer for the Student Publication Association, I write about music for 7BitArcade, and contribute regularly to The Culture Trip. I have a passion for live music and this is where I began in student journalism. Reviewing a gig or festival is still where my heart lies four years on. I will be starting at MTV as a News Intern in June 2015. One thing you should know about me is that I have an unhealthy obsession with Kevin Spacey.
Total articles: 262Preview: Boardmasters (05/08/2015 – 09/08/2015)
Boardmasters 2015 is looking to be the hottest ticket of the Summer, Megan Downing tells you why…
Brandon Flowers unveils new track ‘I Can Change’ – listen
Brandon Flowers has released another track from his upcoming second solo album, The Desired Effect.
First Look Review: Far From The Madding Crowd
Editor in Chief Megan Downing reviews an exciting and interesting adaptation of the Thomas Hardy classic novel, it just doesn’t tick all the boxes.
Review: Cirque Éloize Cirkopolis at the Mayflower Theatre (11/03/15)
Editor in Chief, Megan Downing reviews Cirque Éloize Cirkopolis at the Mayflower Theatre.
Kanye West to headline Glastonbury 2015
Kanye West has been announced to headline the Saturday at this year’s Glastonbury Festival.
Review: Royal Blood at Portsmouth Guildhall (02/03/2015)
‘From the first note to the the last, Royal Blood took the crowd in Portsmouth on a whirlwind adventure through their number one debut album…’: Megan Downing headed over to Portsmouth Guildhall to watch Royal Blood blow the ceiling off the place.
Bestival announce first wave of acts for 2015
Acts announced include The Chemical Brothers and Jungle. Tickets for Bestival 2015 are on sale now.
Bestival announce theme for 2015
Bestival announce theme for this year’s festival.
Common People launch competition to perform at festival
Common People launch competition for budding South Coast bands and artists.
Review: Sleater Kinney – No Cities To Love
These three women are the poster girls of punk, back to inspire the next generation of riot grrls.
Review: Welsh National Opera’s Carmen at Mayflower Southampton (26/11/14)
WNO’s Carmen was enthralling and musically fantastic.
Review: Sam Smith at Eventim Apollo (06/11/2014)
Sam Smith stunned the crowd at the first of his sold out shows at Hammersmith’s Eventim Apollo.
Review: The Ting Tings – Super Critical
This record doesn’t exactly reignite the passion we all knew and loved from the ‘That’s Not My Name’ days.