The article provides a comprehensive review of Serbia's EXIT Festival, which celebrated the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. The festival featured a mix of genres, including drum n' bass, techno, punk, metal, and hip-hop. Highlights included performances by Viagra Boys, The Prodigy, Chase and Status, Amelie Lens, Nina Kraviz, Ben UFO, Epica, Skrillex, Eric Prydz, Sunshine, Sajsi MC, Mimi Mercedez, Sofi Tukker, Dry Cleaning, and Wu-Tang Clan. The festival took place in the Petrovaradin Fortress in Novi Sad and included various stages with different music styles. The journalist recounts the experience of attending the festival, from the early morning flights to the late-night sets, and provides insights into the performances and cultural significance of the event, particularly the strong presence of hip-hop and its resonance with the Serbian audience.

The Academy of Live & Recorded Arts (ALRA) abruptly closed on April 4, leaving students and staff in disarray. The closure was attributed to financial losses and a lack of new income streams. Students, particularly those in their final year, were left uncertain about their degrees and final shows. Staff and freelancers were also affected, with jobs lost and payments for work unlikely to be received due to the school entering liquidation. Rose Bruford, another drama school, stepped in to offer places to ALRA students, but the fate of the fees paid to ALRA remains uncertain. The article discusses the broader implications of the closure, including the impact on the arts sector in the UK, the challenges of private education, and the need for better support and funding for higher education institutions.

The article recounts the author's experience learning to ski with the help of Maison Sport, a new app that connects learners with ski instructors. The author, who had never skied before and had a trip to the French Alps canceled due to COVID-19, finally gets the chance to hit the slopes at The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead. The instructor, Aaron Tipping, is a former athlete with the British Ski team and coached the first Olympic skier from Zimbabwe. The author details the one-on-one lesson, emphasizing the benefits of personalized instruction. By the end of the session, the author successfully learns basic skiing techniques and expresses enthusiasm for continuing the new hobby, thanks to the effective teaching and the Maison Sport platform.