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For #GUAP30 'A Great Day In Ldn' we profile 23 UK artists pushing the bounds of the UK's sonic landscape. The people contributing to and leading the wave of everything new, innovative and authentic within music and beyond.

Dr.Martens have always had a central position in London’s fashion culture - being a brand symbolic of rebellion, youth and authenticity. So when they joined forces with NTS Radio for their 'BOOT FAIR' it was bound to be nothing short of all three!

The tide of new music never seems to stop coming in and Friday being one of the most intense days for new music we can understand if it all feels a little overwhelming. That’s why we’ve delved into the deepest and darkest corners of the musical ocean to bring you our weekly round-up of the crème de la crème in new music.

We’ve delved into the deepest and darkest corners of the musical ocean to bring you our weekly round-up of the crème de la crème in new music. From London's Fimiguerrero to New York's Luci - here's the music and the artists you should start keeping up with.

Her latest single ‘Reason’ tackles the subject of manipulation and gaslighting - giving the listener a window into her mind as she comes to the realisation ‘that you were and are being manipulated.’

Kwaku Asante speaks to GUAP about his new singles Thinking of You and Rhodes from his forthcoming soulful EP, Wanderlust. We discussed his journey as a creative individual and how he came to be who he is today.

We’ve delved into the deepest and darkest corners of the musical ocean to bring you our weekly round-up of the crème de la crème in new music. Featuring Gabzy, Tempest, Kid Apollo and more. D

Natty Wylah has been surrounded by creativity and the arts from an early age. He grew up listening to punk, jazz, dub, reggae and rocksteady - thanks to his parents - before discovering his love for music, like grime, East Coast rap and the UK hip-hop scene.

Best known for his features on Mood and Finesse, BNXN (fka Buju) speaks with GUAP about his new EP, Bad Since ‘97 featuring major afrobeats artists, Wizkid, Olamide, and Wande Coal. 

on his debit solo Album 'LOUIE' Kenny subverts expectations with an almost entirely instrumental project dedicated to his ailing father

The influence of African talent is immeasurable, and the last few years have seen the continent go through a shift where the once untapped and ignored creative scene now has all eyes on it. From artists selling out major stadiums like the O2 and Madison Square Garden to designers receiving prestigious awards from the global fashion industry; the innovation of this new generation of African talent is being recognised on a level never seen before- something that the V&A’s Africa Fashion exhibition is doing.

Today, Ajax, adidas and fashion brand Daily Paper release the 2022/2023 Ajax third kit. 

One of the most famous faces in football today, Raheem Sterling has slowly been making waves in the fashion industry. 

In light of the commonwealth games, Idris Elba and Foday Dumbuya, founder of menswear brand LABRUM London, have joined forces to design the Commonwealth Games kit for their home country – Sierra Leone.  A common thread in Labrum’s design is its foundation and influence from Sierra Leone’s heritage and culture. This collection is no different […]

In a few short years, Eva Apio has become one of the most recognisable Black women in fashion. Covering magazines like Wonderland and L’Officiel, her portfolio grows daily- and this time, she’s adding designer to her already long list of titles.

It's been a busy couple of months for the MC; in June, Backroad Gee performed at a PUMA store in Berlin, foreshadowing the partnership as the newest ambassador for the German brand. Earlier this month, Backroad Gee made debut performances at Wireless in London and Birmingham and recently completed shooting for his first campaign with PUMA in Malta. It seems the "Party Popper" artist has his sights set on significant achievements in both music and fashion. 

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ABAGA VELLI's power lies in its emotive communication, which is distilled into various expressions. Right now, the most prominent element of the brand is the clothing which is depicted meticulously in photo editorials and fashion films. The brand first came onto the scene in 2019, very much working towards progress in the public eye, refining its visual codes and tightening its storytelling until it was ready to launch officially on its own terms this year. 

Five CSM MA Fashion course students have been handpicked by course director Fabio Piras to partner with Dr. Martens for their ‘All Access Summer’ campaign.

#GUAP30 is an ode to the people contributing to and leading the wave of everything new, innovative and authentic within music and beyond. We've featured 23 artists pushing the bounds of the UK's sonic landscape - from hyper pop to hyper hip hop , Punk Rock, Soul, Rnb, Folk and ,to be honest, genres which are yet to be defined. There is something here for and by everyone. Get to know them all below

Dr.Martens have always had a central position in London’s fashion culture - being a brand symbolic of rebellion, youth and authenticity. So when they joined forces with NTS Radio for their 'BOOT FAIR' it was bound to be nothing short of all three!

In mid September GUAP will be honouring emerging creatives from their community and beyond in a night to remember at the Natural History Museum.

Research states that around 61% of women have never watched a football game and numbers for black women are considerably lower, but why?

The Endz is a collaboration between local secondary schools, Harris Academy Peckham,
Charter School East Dulwich, Harris Academy Girl's East Dulwich and The Multi-Story
Orchestra, who have been bringing professional musicians and young people together to create
extraordinary performances since 2011.

Not only is Luxe Grooming an e-commerce brand but they also focus on the importance of community, uplifting, educating, and celebrating those around them through collaboration, sponsorship, and advice.

Every so often GUAP take on two students for a week-long work experience, where they learn what it takes to run and contribute to a new-media platform like ours. Read on for a student-led perspective on the 'Piece of Mind' exhibition currently on at Somerset House.

We had the pleasure of catching up with Tyreis Holder, a multi-disciplinary artist, performance poet and visual storyteller to talk about her current work up at the 'Piece of Mind' Somerset House exhibition curated by Lucía Ríos González and Jonny Tanna of Harlesden High Street.

Bringing together talks, cinema, music, and games all under one theme - Tour de Moon was a festival like no other.

The arrival of summer brings new shows to London's best theatre venues. With a play exploring black masculinity and vulnerability through movement and a comedic one woman show about the ebbs and flows of dating, this list has got you covered for the best theatre shows to watch in the next month.