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fromwww.independent.co.uk
19 hours ago

Grand Sumo Tournament in London begins with ancient ceremony

Grand Sumo Tournament opened at the Royal Albert Hall in London, staged outside Japan for only the second time, with ritual purification and significant venue modifications.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Why is the Grand Sumo Tournament being held in London?

The Grand Sumo Tournament will be held at Royal Albert Hall, London, 15–19 October, bringing traditional Shinto rituals and professional rikishi competition outside Japan.
UK news
fromTime Out London
3 days ago

Time Out's ultimate guide to The Grand Sumo Tournament at London's Royal Albert Hall

London will host a five-day Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall from Oct 15–19, 2025, featuring over 40 top maku-uchi wrestlers.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Sumo wrestling fans warned 'you might get squashed' as grand tournament returns to Royal Albert Hall

Attendees at the Grand Sumo Tournament have been warned about the dangers of falling wrestlers if they get too close to the ring at the five-day event. Organisers have also warned that sand could fly out from the stage as the athletes compete to push their opponent out of the ring. More than 40 Japanese sumo wrestlers, also known as maku-uchi rikishi, will take part in the tournament in west London.
UK news
fromianVisits
1 week ago

Les Miserables to return to Royal Albert Hall for a 40th anniversary concert

A 40th anniversary concert of Les Misérables will be returning to the Royal Albert Hall next year, the same venue as their original 10th anniversary concert. It'll also mark the show's first return to the Royal Albert Hall since that original concert concept was created. What is now known as the "Arena Concert Spectacular" was developed from the Staged Concert, which played for over 200 performances in the West End and the 25th Anniversary performance at The O2.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Nicole Scherzinger review raunchy gags and dazzling stylistic zigzags

As an impatient slow-clap echoes around west London's iconic Royal Albert Hall the star is running 45 minutes late a seemingly nonplussed Nicole Scherzinger suddenly appears in spotlight, drenched in sparkly diamonds. Having built a career out of overcoming obstacles breaking out of the shackles of both a girlband (the 55m-selling Pussycat Dolls) and various TV talent show judging panels a little polite animosity isn't going to rain on her parade.
Music
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It's a symbol of hope and defiance for Ume Sami and its speakers': singer Katarina Barruk on her Proms debut

Katarina Barruk performs and promotes the critically endangered Ume Sami language through joik-based music at major venues to support cultural survival.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Royal Albert Hall apologises to man refused entry over Palestine flag pin

Roger Cauthery expressed his feelings of humiliation at being denied entry to the Royal Albert Hall due to his Palestine flag pin, stating that he was merely showing solidarity.
London
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Royal Albert Hall seat holders seek 500k in High Court over exclusion from concerts

Three Royal Albert Hall seat holders are suing over alleged unlawful deprivation of seating rights, seeking over 500,000 in damages.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

I gave Tom Cruise an impromptu organ lesson!' Anna Lapwood on her classical mashups and her all-night Prom

Anna Lapwood will curate the first all-night Prom at the Royal Albert Hall in 40 years, featuring various artists and vibrant performances.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

J Hus review rapper touched by genius can't quite channel his energy

J Hus's Royal Albert Hall concert was a vibrant, yet flawed tribute to his album Big Conspiracy, marked by sound issues and moments of disconnect.
London music
fromianVisits
4 months ago

Tickets Alert: Behind the scenes tours of the Royal Albert Hall

Royal Albert Hall has resumed behind-the-scenes tours, offering insights into event staging after a hiatus.
London music
fromianVisits
5 months ago

How to get tickets for the Last Night of the Proms 2025

Various ticket options are available for the Last Night of the Proms 2025, including season tickets and ballots for attendees.
The Five-Concert Ballot provides an opportunity for regular attendees to secure Last Night tickets, while an Open Ballot allows anyone to participate.
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