Spring Sequence of New Sounds 2026 | An AI Audiovisual Concert

Spring Sequence of New Sounds 2026 is an immersive AI audiovisual concert bringing together Chinese and British artists to reimagine traditional music, opera, and dance through live performance and real-time generative visuals. Taking audiences on a journey across four cultural regions of China, the event explores how intangible heritage can enter dialogue with technology. The concert will take place on 6 February 2026 at Westminster Central Hall, London.

Recap of the 6th Event of  Haha! Britain | Art Meets Philanthropy: A Successful New Year Charity Auction

MBL successfully hosted the sixth event of its Haha! Britain cultural series on 6 December 2025, bringing together art, collecting and philanthropy at St Martin-in-the-Fields. Co-organised with the UK Chinese Collectors Club, the New Year charity auction raised approximately £12,000 to support MBL’s long-term programmes in education, cultural exchange and care for vulnerable children, highlighting the power of art to create meaningful social impact.

“Always Snape”: Ten Years of Admiration, Ten Years of Seeing, Ten Years Since He Left

Ten years after his passing, Alan Rickman remains unforgettable — not only as Professor Snape, but as a deeply humane actor whose work blended darkness, tenderness, and quiet integrity. From his humble beginnings to a legacy of unforgettable roles and generosity, this tribute reflects on the man who taught a generation the meaning of “Always.”

The Book of Secrets: Family, Memory, and the Cost of Silence in Modern China

Acclaimed writer and broadcaster Xinran will present a public talk in Lewes on 17 January, based on her book The Book of Secrets. Drawing on private letters and diaries, the talk explores how family memory, love, loyalty, and silence unfold under the pressures of modern Chinese history, followed by a live Q&A.

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