London musician, Tom Speight is among the latest artists to be awarded funding from the Music Export Growth Scheme, which has seen a quarter of a million pounds being handed out to 20 British musicians, including this year's mercury prize winner Dave and many more.
Tom came in to tell Alicia all about the scheme alongside Gennaro Castaldo from BPI.
Tom will be playing at Bush Hall on 21st November
Having sold 3,000,000 copies of his books worldwide and had them translated into 15 languages his latest psychological thriller looks at the in laws from hell and the family dynamic he's entered into after recently getting married.
A play - about two women writing a play - is heading for the Hope Theatre.
The latest version is set in Calcutta, rather than Norway and follows a young Bengali woman, married to an English government official.
London Live's regular round up of art
Stu's been in the studio to tell Alicia Edwards more
Having started out on the Voice, she recently headlined at London Pride following the success of her debut single.
He spoke to Helena Wadia about some of the highs and lows, taking on new members and their latest single, 'The Next Song'.
The group is protesting fossil fuel use.
Artist, Katharine Le Hardy, was allowed special permission to paint multiple process during the year-long process.
Having starred in everything from Happy Days to Matlock, and more recently Homeland and the Office, Linda is now set to show off her vocal talents in the capital.
'Two Times' is the latest track from the East London band
The play is inspired by real-life stories heard from local Londoners.
The props will then be auctioned off.
Short plays performed in a caravan.
A day of global unity, with megastar Sting headlining the London celebration.
The comedian Elf Lyons tells us about the illness that almost ended her career.
Our resident art expert takes Tanya Francis through the latest offerings in the capital.
It follows members of a Country and Western Club as they battle to win first prize in a prestigious competition.
Benny and Björn were joined by a host of celebrities at the official launch at the o2
The former Eagles guitarist Don Felder on his latest album
With the Evening Standards section editor, Janice Morley.
Art inspiring art is at the heart of the V&A's new showcase , the largest ever exhibition dedicated to the photographer Tim Walker.
While her own attacker reflects on his actions – Ms Wells hosts workshops in schools and colleges to talk to young people about consent
Through his think-tank Open Europe, Lord Leach is at the heart of the referendum debate, consulted by both camps. He explains to Margareta Pagano...
A due diligence report for HP mentioned accounting differences
