According to data from online marketing solution firm SEMrush, when it comes to looking online for recycling apparel, H&M is the most searched sustainable fashion brand, followed by Coach and […]
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What to do with old perfumes?
Every morning when I get ready for work, I stand in front of my beauty table, wonder which perfume to use and always go for the same one, no matter […]
How to prevent feet swelling during air travel
Last year I visited 4 continents, 9 countries, had than 30+ flights and God knows how many train journeys. Some were harder than others, like my 14h flight to Buenos […]
Musicians to look out for: Mellor
Mellor are an alternative indie/rock band from Reading that formed in 2011. The four-piece consists of Gary on guitar and vocals, Josh on bass, Kris on lead guitar, and Sam […]
From a Small Village, to the Stage & Screen: Interview with Luke Antony Neville
British stage and screen actor Luke Antony Neville talks to Backstage Tales about moving to New York City, attending the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and pursuing his acting dreams. […]
Sparkling Gems: the Best Vintage Shops in London
In this day and age, the effects of fast fashion are impossible to ignore and it’s increasingly important to buy our clothing whilst considering the environment. This is reflected by […]
Grammy-winning sound engineer Tim Young chooses Chord Electronics
Grammy Award-winning mastering engineer Tim Young, (Grammy for The Beatles’ ‘Love’ album 5.1 Surround Sound mastering) has chosen the world’s most advanced digital-to-analogue convertor, Chord Electronics ’ flagship DAVE, for […]
What jobs Hollywood is looking for right now and how to get them
Many of us have dreamed of all the glitz and glamour of Hollywood – to be able to work along some of the entertainment industry greats. To fulfil our dreams […]
DMAs Kingston gig review
Following the release of their MTV Unplugged Live album, the bucket hat babes DMAs from Australia visited Kingston to play a stripped-back album release show. The acoustic set was played […]
Best true crime documentaries you need to watch this summer
True crime has become a most popular genre of mainstream media in recent years – from mysteries left long-unsolved to compelling confessionals and some stark shedding of light on the […]
Why You Need To Wear Sunscreen All Year Round
You are surely well-aware that in extreme heat and under straight rays of sun you need to wear sunscreen. Scientists say, however, that you need to wear it on normal […]
Must-Watch: 3 Films with Female Space Explorers
When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon on the 20th of July 1969, it may have been one small step for a man, huge step for the […]
Reality TV ’s complicated relationship with mental health
Whether you love it, hate it or love to hate it, reality TV is everywhere. With the popularity of shows such as Love Island at an all-time high, the conversation […]
‘Foot in the door’ – the new face of Film & TV careers
How a progressive training and placement programme Foot in the Door in Wales is changing the way productions crew up. An aspiring Welsh make-up artist from Wales had her eyes […]
People who inspire us: cinematographer Masha Biller
Backstage Tales met up with the photographer to discuss her journey through the world of photography, inspiration and future aspirations.