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World-renowned London music venue Roundhouse announces Roundhouse Rising Festival 2022, alongside a new brand partnership with global multi-platform media company VICE Media Group. The five-day flagship event will take place from Tuesday 4th October to Saturday 8th October 2022. This year, VICE will curate the festival’s opening night on Tuesday 4th October, featuring a diverse line-up of some of the most promising new names in music, and will offer £1 tickets to those aged 30 and under across all shows. The first line-up names announced include multi-hyphenate artist and creator from Brooklyn, New York, Talia Goddess. Talia merges her many talents as a self-taught singer-songwriter, rapper, music producer, DJ, model, multi-instrumentalist, creative entrepreneur, and community leader to galvanise the next generation of creatives and push culture forward. In addition to VICE’s opening night gig, the subsequent three nights will be curated by BBC Music Introducing, the wide-reaching music network known for offering up-and-coming artists broadcast opportunities on BBC radio, television and online; multi-venue London-based festival and club night RISEN; and shesaid.so, a global community connecting women, gender minorities and allies in the music industry. Featuring across all Rising Festival gigs will be Beat Blocks. Beat Blocks is a haptic flooring system that takes input from any audio source and creates felt vibrations and audio output to give people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing a new way to experience gigs. Beat Blocks is bringing this innovation to live events to increase inclusion, provide a new exciting audio experience and offer a solution to noise pollution. Tickets and info here: www.roundhouse.org.uk/whats-on/2022/roundhouse-rising-festival-2022 Written by Kaya Cheshire Photograph by Young Creators at Rising Festival 2021 #Camden #roundhouse #RoundhouseRisingFestival

Whether you are leaving a show in theatreland, heading to or from a lively Soho cocktail bar, or have just watched a movie in Leicester Square, it would be hard to miss one of the great ornate gates inviting you into London’s Chinatown. The imposing and ornate doorways transport you into a bustling and colourful area of the capital filled with lanterns and of course a plethora of restaurants serving up eastern flavours. Scratch the surface, however, and Chinatown may surprise you. With so much more to give than just restaurants, we have rounded up some of the top things to do in the area and some of our favourite eateries. Where to Shop There are plenty of shopping opportunities in Chinatown. From places to stock up on increasingly popular Asian cosmetics and skincare products to K-pop merch, beautiful lanterns, clothing, and trinkets such as maneki-neko (beckoning cats, said to bring good luck and fortune). PURESEOUL PURESEOUL is a Korean Skincare and cosmetic emporium offering premium skincare products and knowledgeable staff who will help you find the best products for your skin type. Have you heard of the 10-step skincare regime? Need to know the best-selling products? Pop in and have a chat with one of their staff members. Go prepared as once inside you won’t want to leave! Address: 70 Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 0BJ Pop Mart A collectors haven, Pop Mart collaborates with incredible artists and famous designers to make exclusive and unique collectible toys and mini figurines. Step inside and discover a wide variety of collections, including the most popular ones from Harry Potter, Hello Kitty, and SpongeBob SquarePants. Pop Mart caters to all ages and playful desires. Address: 80 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 6NF P2bus Beauty store P2Bus (‘proud to be us’) stocks a curated selection of over 300 quality Asian skincare, make-up, hair and oral care brands. Inside you will find hair dye in all the colors of the rainbow, Shiseido oil blotting papers, therapy air masks and so much more! Got any burning questions, have a chat with one of their staff members who will happily offer a skincare consultation to help you get the best out of your skincare regime. Address: 21 Newport Court, London WC2H 7JS Where to Eat No Chinatown guide would be complete without picking some of the amazing eateries. Chinatown offers an incredible array of restaurants, serving up cuisine from all corners of Asia. From lunches to fine dining and of course colorful and scrumptious desserts. Below are some of our faves. Bun House This place is like a steam bun emporium! From classics such as char siu pork belly Pig Bun, to something a little more adventurous like their soft, brioche-style Pineapple Bun. For a fun surprise, try the lava bun (the exploding custard bun). It can be very addictive, and for good reason… Address: 26-27 Lisle St, London WC2H 7BA Rasa Sayang Serving up delicious dishes from Malaysia and Singapore, Rasa Sayang treats its diners to yummy classics like Nasi Lemak, roti canai, and beef rendang. Look out for the unique Kueh Pie Tee which are delicate, crispy shells filled with chicken, dried shrimp and fresh turnip. You will only find these at Rasa Sayang. These mouth-watering dishes will keep you coming back for more. Address: 5 Macclesfield St, London W1D 6AY Plum Valley A haven for lovers of contemporary Cantonese cuisine! Inside this stylish and upmarket Cantonese restaurant, You may well have seen some of the beautiful dumplings from their vast dim sum menu plastered all over Instagram, as they are known for their colour and beauty. A fan of karaoke? Book yourself a booth at Plum Valley and bang out your favorite tune from, a catalogue of Chinese music, K Pop and Western tracks, it will be a night to remember. Address: 20 Gerrard St, London W1D 6JQ Four Seasons The duck here is so good that the Financial Times has dubbed it the “best in the world” Mouth-wateringly tender flesh with a delicately crispy skin and seasoned with their very own special mix of spices (a secret they will never share). Check out the BBQ pork dishes too, you won’t be disappointed, but do expect to queue for a seat, it will certainly be worth the wait. Address: 12 Gerrard St, London W1D 5PR Lo’s Noodle Factory Tucked away in an alleyway, Lo’s noodle is a manufacturer that supplies all the local restaurants and those in the know. It’s one of Chinatown’s best-kept secrets! You will find a noodle production line downstairs and a bakery upstairs. Look out for their good value, daily-made delicious dim sum and of course their Ho Fun and Cheung Fun Noodles. Address: 6 Dansey Pl, London W1D 6EZ Supermarkets Looking for authentic Asian ingredients to cook with, head to SeeWoo, New Loon Moon and Lucky Foods, where you can find exotic ingredients, fresh fruit, vegetables, and spices of all desires. SeeWoo has an impressive fresh fish collection, and you will find a mountain of different instant noodles from Lucky Foods. Where to get your dessert fix Once you’ve finished your meal, meander over to the many dessert shops on offer to indulge in something sweet and delicious. Chinatown is packed full of dessert parlors and bubble tea shops that will keep the sweetest of toothed visitors smiling. Below is a list of our favourites. Mamasons This authentic Filipino ice cream parlour can be found on Newport Court, also known as dessert alley. Inside you will be mesmerised by their palm-leaf print walls, electric signs and of course the array of colourful Filipino desserts. Treat yourself to the popular ube-filled bilog, a pandesal milk bun filled with purple yam ice cream. Halo halo is another popular choice which are fully loaded dessert pots containing coconut shavings, sweet red bean, jelly evaporated milk, shaved ice, leche plan, a wafer stick and scoop of ice cream! Come with your belly empty and leave with your mind blown. Address: 32 Newport Ct, London WC2H 7PQ Taiyakiya “I’ll take the lychee rose with extra mermaids tail please” Sound unusual? Taiyakiya is a Japanese dessert shop where you can tailor-make your very own ice cream creations! Pick your base, choose your ice cream and top up with all sorts of colourful accessories such as mermaid tails, unicorn horns and angel wings. Ice cream flavours include lychee rose, matcha, dark chocolate, vanilla and ramune. You will find this insta worthy dessert in the hands of happy visitors, as you walk the streets of Chinatown. Address: 20 Newport Ct, London WC2H 7JS Cuppacha Bubble Tea is big business in Chinatown, made from tea and powdered milk with flavoured jelly balls submerged at the bottom. Cuppacha was the first bubble tea shop to open in Chinatown London and is one of the favourites among locals and visitors. You can order your very own custom-made drink or one off the menu. The most popular drinks include the Pearl Milk Tea, and the Ombre tea series which comes in 10 rainbow-coloured variations. Address: 23 Newport Court, London WC2H 7JS Golden Gate Cakeshop This Cantonese bakery is stocked full sweet and savoury bakes. Look out for their signature barbecue pork buns, delicious creamy custard pastries, and pandan chiffon cakes, which have blown up in popularity due to TikTok. Address: 13 Macclesfield St, London W1D 5BR Yifang Fruit Tea Chinatown The tiny doorway on Shaftesbury Avenue, can be easily missed, so instead look out for the long queues outside. Inside you will find Taiwanese tea delights, fun and fruity brews to traditional milky teas. For a taste of true Taiwan, opt for their signature YiFang Fruit Te, it’s made from just-brewed, premium mountain tea, pineapple, passion fruit, apple and orange. For bubble tea aficionados, go for the YiFang’s Brown Sugar Pearl with Milk, complete with inky-black pearls. Address: 104 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 5EQ Where to Drink Experimental Cocktail Club Hidden behind an unassuming door on Gerrard Street, the Experimental Cocktail Club has become one of the favorite speakeasy-style bars in London, and it’s easy to see why. Inside you will find skilled mixologists whipping up good quality classics to unusual creations for the more adventurous crowd. The interior has an art deco feel with exposed brick walls and unique art. Address: 13a Gerrard St, London W1D 5PS Zoku Zoku draws in the crowds looking for a good time! This downstairs bar is stylish with plush blue velvet sofas, dark wooden tables and moody lighting. Expect to find Japanese highballs, spirits and creative cocktails on the menu and Guest DJ’s entertaining the crowd until the early hours of the morning. Address: 22 Wardour St, London W1D 6QQ The Blue Posts Three whole floors to enjoy a tipple. Premium and craft beers can be found on the ground floor. The Mulwray upstairs is where you can indulge in expertly crafted and playful cocktails such as the mezcal-led White Mischief and the basement is a subterranean restaurant, serving creative modern European dishes, with an emphasis on Italian. Address: 28 Rupert St, London W1D 6DJ Opium Look out for an unmarked jade green door, which marks the entrance to this hidden gem on Gerrard Street. Set over two floors, it’s an escapist’s paradise. Cocktails created with tea, spice, smoke and theatrical flair are most loved at Opium. Spirits are ‘dispensed’ in Chinese medicine bottles, and the peckish can dine on their East-meets-West inspired dim sum menu in the Tea Parlour Address: 15-16 Gerrard St, London W1D 6JE Word on the street “My favourite spot in Chinatown is Lo’s Noodle Factory. It’s my weekly destination to stock up on Chinese carbs” Z He – Owner of Bun House “C&R cafe is great, they do a banging Singapore laksa” Head Bar Manager at Zoku “I enjoy going to Opium, it’s a nice getaway that’s a bit different from the usual Chinatown scene” Archie, Marketing Manager For more information visit: https://chinatown.co.uk Written by Nyla Sammons Photography by Nyla Sammons #aguidetochinatown #centrallondon #chinatown

It’s clear Summer is over, which means only one thing… Time to talk about Christmas! First up sharing their plans for the Festive season is Marylebone Village, kicking things off with their eagerly awaited festive light switch on. On Thursday 10th November, Marylebone Village is inviting shoppers to indulge their festive spirit with an evening full of wonderful holiday activities. A host of the areas shops, cafes, bars and restaurants will join together to offer visitors a huge range of special offers, festive experiences, exclusive discounts, and specially created menus. The area will be simply oozing Christmas fun, with everything from wreath making, live illustrations and snow machines to Santa’s grotto and a charity tombola. Of course, the main attraction, the light switch on; the impressive Christmas Lights will be switched on to illuminate the streets with a lovely glow to accompany the joviality. The event will also be supporting mental health charity partner Mind in Brent Wandsworth and Westminster who offer valuable mental health services to the area. Free to visit Times: 10th November 3 – 8pm For more information visit: https://www.marylebonevillage.com Written by Jordan Crowley Photography by David Parry #christmaslights #xmaslights

The UK’s most magical movie destination is returning to London this autumn, with Backyard Cinema running a limited season from 1st October 2022 to 15th November 2022. The enchanting new experience will see guests embark on a mystical train journey towards the top of the world, beginning the second they arrive on the platform, collect their tickets and begin the mystical train journey through the carriages of a 1920s-inspired steam train, snuggle up on Backyard’s signature giant bean bag surrounded by snow-topped towering trees. Inside the circus big top tent, expect more than just a show; there will be live music and performances, drag and comedy and a fantastic new food court. You can even ‘build your own’ boozy hot chocolate, made especially for Backyard Cinema by British chocolatiers, Hotel Chocolat. Backyard Cinema Autumn will run for a limited time from 1st October 2022 to 15th November 2022. Prices: From £10 per child and £20 per adult. Address: Backyard Cinema, 2-4 Armoury Way, Wandsworth Town, SW18 1SH To book your ticket visit: www.backyardcinema.co.uk Written by Jordan Crowley Photography courtesey of Backyard Cinema #backyardcinema #cinema #films #wandsworth

Vintage lovers will descend on Granary Square and Coal Drops Yard in King’s Cross on 8th-9th of October, for the return of the Classic Car Boot Sale. Delighting car-lovers and vintage shoppers alike, this event is a true mecca for all things vintage, collectable and upcycled. Where the finest vintage fashion, accessories and homewares traders from across the country gather in one location, to trade from out of the boots of their vintage vehicles. This visual feast of vintage culture will offer sustainable vintage fashion, classic vehicles, incredible charity shop bargain finds, brilliant music with live vinyl DJ sets and even a repair shop area. And this year’s edition comes loaded with a plethora of new features. For the first time, shoppers can rummage through specially curated micro collections of fashion, homewares and more at the all-new ‘Suitcase Sale’. The event also hosts a show-stopping display of classic cars, food vendors, musical performances and street theatre, to create an exciting immersive experience. Tickets are £5 and can be purchased here – https://www.classiccarbootsale.co.uk Written by Lupe Castro Photography courtesy of Classic Car Boot Sale #classiccarbootsale #secondhand #vintage #vintagefashion

Roll up, roll up, there’s a new game in town, and you’re invited. Fairgame is an enormous new renovation in Canary Wharf that’s getting everyone competitive. Think RFID wristbands as you see at Disneyland, delicious food and unique cocktails, all wrapped in a fairground theme that’s built just for adults. Almost like you’re in the casino from Diamonds are Forever, Fairgame features nine games that are updated versions of whack-a-mole, balloon blast, steel can alley and some surprises! You have multiple chances to win the custom-created teddy by racking up the top score. The games are just half the reason to go to Fairgame though. The selection of food and drinks has had special treatment too. You can eat all the cotton candy you can muster, popcorn, but there’s also pizza, tacos, burgers and cocktails to power you up for 75 minutes of gameplay. Resident street food vendors on site include Burger and Beyond, Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana and Dos Mas Tacos. All reasonably priced and epic portions; no one is getting ripped off. There are plenty of drinks to be had, too, from unique cocktails to the trusty gin and tonic; the folks at Fairgame have got you covered. Make sure you try the custom lager on tap, too; it’s called ‘Bear Goggles’ (£5.75 a pint). There’s a package for every budget, but if you just want to play the games and not sample the delicious street food, you’ll part for £13 per person for 75-minutes of game time. Add two drinks and a meal, and you’re just looking at £37. No one’s kicking you out after your game time ends if you just want to kick back in one of the fun booths and drink and eat more. There are also big group packages (+16) and party packages too that begin at £42 per person (minimum numbers apply). So, run, don’t walk to Fairgame, the hottest new long-term attraction at Canary Wharf! Make sure you snap an Insta against the fluffy bear backdrop and tag us, oh and look out for the secret dodgem! Fairgame is open every day from 11:30an except Mondays. Closing times vary, but nothing earlier than 11pm and 1am on Thursday to Saturday. Book your ticket(s) now at www.wearefairgame.com, or just look out for the 20ft yellow duck at Fisherman’s Walk just along from the Elizabeth line! Written by Paul Armstrong Photography courtesy of Fairgame #adultgames #canarywharf #fairgame #games

Horror fans rejoice! Prepare to get totally spooked out at two East London venues ready for the scariest season of the year. Hijingo is offering a new experience ” Ghost in the Machine” a dark tech-themed immersive bingo experience from Friday 28th to Sunday 30th October at its Worship Street location. The mainframe has been hacked, can you decipher the code? Don’t get sidetracked by the disruptions, surprise alerts, and major system failures along the way as for this weekend only you have the chance to win £1,000 cash as well as a European holiday for two! Each show has six rounds – so that’s six opportunities to win big. To book, head to the Hijingo website, various packages ranging from £25pp are available – www.hijingo.com Across East London: Bounce invite you to their Gothic Horror Halloween Brunch on Saturday 29th October hosted by resident drag artist Miss Tiramisoux. Forget the tricks – it’s all treats this year with a monstrous 90-minute gut-busting brunch of unlimited ping pong, bottomless pizza and Prosecco or beer complete with a freak show that is sure to leave you with nightmares. Dressing up is very much encouraged, with a prize for the most bloodcurdling outfit. Places from £35pp book now at https://www.designmynight.com/london/bars/shoreditch/bounce-shoreditch/gotham-villains-ft-freak-show?t=tickets Written by Claire Selby #bounce #halloween #Hijingo

Canary Wharf has a new limited-time attraction for those who want to get their thrill on. DARKFIELD is hard to describe.  Part experience, part hallucination, expect to be catapulted into new worlds while you’re inside a specially kitted out shipping container thanks to the binaural 360-degree sound, custom hydraulics and your own brain. Three experiences await you at Canary Wharf, go to one or all three as they’re about 30-40 minutes long and are all a mix between introspection and scare fests! Dubbed ‘Coma’, ‘Eulogy’ and ‘Flight’, each offers you a completely different immersion thanks to the different technologies used. ‘COMA’: Imagine the moment of waking up is actually the moment when your dream begins. In light of this new and strange reality, how can we save you from the unspeakable horrors which lurk in the dark recesses of your mind? The only cure we offer is a placebo and a promise. Just remember when you leave to take your body with you. ‘EULOGY’: A surreal, otherworldly journey through a dreamlike, labyrinthine hotel that exists entirely in your mind. How you arrived is a mystery and why you’re there remains unclear. Make sure you read the pamphlet… ‘FLIGHT’: Ladies and gentlemen, we’d like to direct your attention to the onboard safety demonstration and ask that you give us your full attention. In the unlikely event of a sudden loss of cabin pressure, alternative scenarios will be provided. Next of kin will be provided. Additional desserts will be provided. An extra pillow. Trumpets and gongs. Neither Heaven nor Hell is assured. We’re not responsible for your final destination. DARKFIELD has been featured in major film festivals such as the BFI London Film Festival, Venice International Film Festival, IDFA, Tribeca Film Festival, Raindance Film Festival, SXSW and in 2021 won Columbia’s Digital Storytelling Lab’s Breakthrough Award in recognition of the year’s most innovative narrative. We won’t spoil any of the surprises that await you. Suffice it to say you won’t be disappointed whether you choose to lay in your own bunk, jump in your custom-designed shopping trolley or sit upright with your tray table sec. Darkfield is open until Sunday 23rd October and various times are available between 12pm – 8.30pm. For tickets (£10-13) and more information, head to canarywharf.com/whats-on/darkfield-canary-wharf/ Written by Paul Armstrong Photography courtesy of Darkfield #canarywharf #darkfield #immersive #ImmersiveExperience

We have rounded up some of the best Halloween events happening in London, whether you are looking for fancy dress parties, ghoulish escape rooms or a Halloween-themed meal, there is something for everyone. Halloween at Treehouse Indulge in the Trick or Treat Party brunch at Madera at Treehouse this Halloween! Diners can enjoy creepy contortionists and guest DJs, all to enjoy over signature smoky Mijenta tequila-based cocktails, delicious dishes and tableside tequila tastings. If an evening celebration is more your thing, get your ticket for the Haunted Treehouse’ Halloween Party. Head to The Nest in Treehouse from 7pm, where you can sip limited edition cocktails whilst dancing to the night away with spooktacular tunes from Treehouse Hotel London’s resident DJ. Date: 29th October Address: 14-15 Langham Pl, London W1B 2QS SAW: The Experience Get involved in the ultimate Halloween escape room at Saw: The Experience! Tobin Bell, the iconic star of the Saw franchise, returns to voice John Kramer, A.K.A the infamous Jigsaw, in the new immersive, narrative-driven, escape room experience. Brave enough to complete Jigsaw’s trials? You’ll be greatly rewarded in the Taproom, don’t worry we won’t ruin any surprises…. Book your tickets here – https://sawtheexperience.com/tickets Opening on October 27th Address: 1 America Square, London, EC3N 2LS Queen of Hoxton: big Phat Haunted House party Dress up in your spookiest glad rags and head over to Queen of Hoxton for the ultimate Halloween Party! Inside will be decked out with the spookiest decorations along with a Halloween cocktail menu adding some extra spookiness. DJ’s will be spinning tracks to keep you on the dance floor all night long. Address: 1 Curtain Rd, London, EC2A 3JX DNA VR’S Virtual Reality Horror Arcade Experience Survive the night at London’s first and largest virtual reality arcade DNA VR! Guests will be treated to an array of horrifying and gruesome immersive virtual experiences and escape rooms. Prepare to bring your A-Game to survive the night, you have been warned! Venues in Battersea, Camden and Hammersmith London Art Bar’s Halloween Takeover Get your creative juices flowing at the London Art Bar’s Halloween takeover, where you will have the opportunity to paint Tondelier’s iconic Scream painting whilst sipping on spooky-themed Halloween cocktails. It’s the perfect way to paint the night away! All art supplies are provided, guidance from an Artist, and a free house cocktail / mocktail. Date: 29th October Tickets can be purchased here: https://popuppainting.com/event/paint-the-scream-in-london-holborn The Book Club: Goosebumps: Hip Hop Halloween Party The Book Club are pulling out all the stops for their spooktacular Hip-Hop party! It’s one party you are not going to want to miss. Party goers will be treated to a very special lineup from Sian Anderson (1Xtra), SK Vibemaker (Rinse FM), Ruby Clarke and Smalls the DJ. Date: 29th October Address: 100-106 Leonard Street, London, EC2A 4RH Zuaya Día de los Muertos is coming to Zuaya this Halloween, where guests can enjoy the flavours of Latin America with a Mexican Ghost Punch. A concoction of Mezcal Reposado and Rum Añejo gives it a smoky, rich depth and a cinnamon kick. There will be Halloween-themed dishes on the menu for diners to indulge in. Address: 35B Kensington High St, London, W8 5EB Balthazar Balthazar restaurant will be treating diners to spooky-themed cocktails and a limited-edition dessert to celebrate Halloween. On 29th October guests can indulge in a ghoulish Halloween-themed brunch, whilst enjoying live music and immersive entertainment. Dates: 28th – 31st October Address: 4-6 Russell Street, London WC2B 5HZ #halloween #halloweenparties

Running across a spectacular 18-week residency, Canary Wharf’s weather proof rink has returned bigger than ever, housed underneath a transparent roof illuminated with thousands of enchanting fairy lights. Centrally located in Canada Square Park, the space is now open to the public, running until February 25th. Amidst a magical winter wonderland, the larger than before 1,275 sqm ice rink, London’s longest running seasonal ice rink will allow skaters to enjoy time on the ice throughout Halloween, Christmas and beyond Valentine’s day. In addition, an all-new viewing platform will allow those not on the ice to still enjoy the memories, in addition to drinks and nibbles in the popular Off Piste alpine rink side bar. New to the rink will be a central on ice events platform – hosting live music & DJ nights on Wednesdays throughout the season with curling championships and Christmas festivities adding to the variety of events throughout the season. In addition, Ice Rink Canary Wharf will once again be running its coveted schools’ programme on weekday mornings, offering children from local schools the chance to try out ice skating free of charge Dates: Every day between Saturday 22nd October 2022 and Saturday 25th February 2023, except for Christmas day. The skating sessions last for fifty minutes, and ticket prices start from: Adult/Teen (13 years and over): £17.95  For children (4-12 years): £13.50 and Family (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children): £53.95 For more info. visit: www.icerinkcanarywharf.co.uk Address: Canada Square, London E14 5AB Written by Jordan Crowley Photography courtesy of Canary Wharf #canarywharf #iceskating #iceskatingrink

The National Gallery has announced the arrival of the ‘Picture Perfect Christmas’ Show, kicking off on 26th November through to 23 December 2022! Bringing art and theatre together, in an adventure of the secret life that lives within art, it’s going to be one magical show that the whole family can enjoy. The production, created with Boo Productions, will see Avercamp’s iconic 17th century oil painting, ‘A Winter Scene With Skaters Near A Castle’, adapted for the stage, transforming the theatre into a wintery theatrical delight. The Audience will be captivated by the story of two children Frederick and Maaike on their journey through the woodlands, meeting magical creatures, wandering through frosted landscapes and skating on glistening ice rinks. There will be singing, dancing and a lot of Christmas excitement to get you into the Christmas spirit! The National Gallery’s Muriel’s Kitchen Pop Up Café will be serving mulled wine and mince pies along with other sweet treats, to enjoy before and during the show. Dates: From 26th Nov – 23rd December 2022 Book your ticket via https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/whats-on/picture-perfect-christmas Address: Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN Photography courtesy of The National Gallery #christmas #PicturePerfectChristmas #TheNationalGallery #xmas

‘Big Ideas Live’ is a one-day technology festival that’s coming to London on 19th November from 9.30am – 6pm. After attending you’ll be able to answer the question on everyone’s lips…what does 3D-printed meat taste like(?) and a whole lot more. Beyond this, you’ll hear and experience a raft of science and future tech topics and people like the former Director of Cyber at GCHQ, Microsoft, Dr Owase Jeelani from Great Ormond Street Hospital, a former NASA astronaut, Dex Hunter-Torricke, from the Facebook Oversight Board, and Jane Poynter – co-CEO of Space Perspective and former adviser to Elon Musk. The day’s theme is ‘Who Owns the Future?’ and Tom Clarke, Sky News Science and Technology Editor, is hosting along with Sky News presenter Sarah-Jane Mee. The pair will be chairing discussions and talks on a wide range of topics, including: How can VR and AI save lives in surgery? Can sporting judgment calls be left to video-assisted referees? Can technology end the ageing process? What roles do technology and social media play in cyberwarfare? When will your brain be replaced by AI? Why are we still racing to space? What’s the future of Big Tech? Britain vs The Rest of the World Big Ideas Live’s mission is to explore the revolutionary tech changes that are happening around us and what they might mean for our future. Beyond the talks, you’ll also get to ask questions, see new NFT art, check out bomb-disposal robotic dogs, speed date in virtual reality, try on the future of fashion and taste the food of the future with 3D-printed meat. Book your ticket to ‘Big Ideas Live’ now (at Protein Studios, Shoreditch), £23 per ticket, available from skynews.com/bigideaslive Written by Paul Armstrong Photography courtesy of Sky News #bigideaslive #skynews #technology