Fifteen years into its West End run at the Cambridge Theatre, Matilda The Musical shows no signs of losing its mischievous sparkle. Quite the opposite: this anarchic, big-hearted adaptation of Roald Dahl’s beloved story feels as fresh, funny and emotionally resonant as ever.

The second night in Manchester at Co-op Live on March 21 had this unmistakable polish; you could feel the band settling into their groove. What unfolded wasn’t just a huge live show; it was clearly something they’d shaped around pacing, texture, and control.

Scouting For Girls’ undeniable stage presence is not to be underestimated – and the loyalty of their fanbase is not to be tested either.

Seeing an artist like Arthur Hill fill an arena before even releasing a debut album brings a sense of hope back to the music industry when it feels most needed.

London’s Roundhouse was bustling with radiant emo energy on March 12 when America’s favourite emo stars Hot Mulligan lit up the room with dominant choruses and waves of crowd surfers.

If Harry’s House was a warm, sunlit portrait of comfort and domesticity, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally. feels like its nocturnal counterpart. It’s a record about movement, about stepping into unfamiliar spaces and embracing uncertainty.

Arm’s Length headline Engine Rooms Southampton with Shoreline, Ben Quad and Koyo, delivering an emotionally charged show that highlights the Canadian emo band’s rapid rise.

Opening their new tour in Nottingham, the band proved exactly why they’ve built such a dedicated community over the last decade.

Capturing the electrifying, unflinching and sense of feeling alive, Ava Renn’s debut album, Lightning Child, is exactly what it promises.