Tag Archives: Raye

Raye’s Coulsdon primary school pleads: ‘Save Our Library!’

Posted on March 7, 2024 by insidecroydon

There was a huge turn out on World Book Day at Bradmore Green Library in Old Coulsdon this morning to protest against the Tory Mayor’s proposals to close the library. Residents and children are really upset at the threat to … Continue reading →

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‘Miracles happen’ says Raye as she wins a record 6 Brits

Posted on March 3, 2024 by insidecroydon

On the night of her greatest acclaim, Raye – Rachel Keen when she was when a child at Coulsdon Primary and pupil at Woodcote High – gave a shout out to Croydon. “Miracles happen,” said the country’s latest, biggest music … 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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BRIT School’s latest partnership looking to be just the job

Posted on December 12, 2023 by insidecroydon

PPL has announced a three-year partnership with The BRIT School that will see the music licensing organisation become a lead partner of the school’s music careers programme, offering a route into jobs in the music industry, while ensuring that the … Continue reading →

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