Tag Archives: Amy Winehouse

Jessie J backs BRIT appeal as school is rated ‘Outstanding’

Posted on January 16, 2025 by insidecroydon

After its first inspection for 10 years, Ofsted say the performing arts school in Selhurst has its pupils “set up for success” The BRIT School is outstanding. Well, we already knew that the performing arts-focused secondary in Selhurst, the place … Continue reading →

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Rewind: the real story behind Croydon’s rich musical heritage

Posted on February 14, 2024 by insidecroydon

As an exhibition opens in the Clocktower about the history of music in Croydon, NEIL BENNETT, pictured left, the former BBC News and Croydon Advertiser journalist, asks how the borough has maintained such a strong musical tradition through all its … Continue reading →

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Amy Winehouse and Orson Welles are highlighted on screen

Posted on July 25, 2015 by insidecroydon

Amy, which charts the life and tragic death of Amy Winehouse, a little-seen Falstaffian tale starring and directed by Orson Welles,a modern-day take on the Old West and the first ever feature film shot in Lesotho being shown in the … Continue reading →

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