Rory McKeown

Catford

Assistant Editor at Metro (UK)

Assistant Editor @metroUK - Write about music - formerly @dailystar - Email me: [email protected]

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Five live performances, film showcases and talks you must see

3 weeks ago | msn.com | Rory McKeown

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'The creative eyes of the world will be on London'

3 weeks ago | metro.co.uk | Rory McKeown

I was lucky to be a part of SXSW in Austin in 2018, and I saw first-hand the electric atmosphere of innovation that the festival creates. From helping to shape the future of tech and AI, to providing a platform for major new artists, SXSW London is a significant opportunity to generate new ideas, promote our capital and help inspire the next generation. This week the creative eyes of the world will be on London as our capital becomes the first European city to ever host SXSW.
Five live performances, film showcases and talks you must see

3 weeks ago | metro.co.uk | Rory McKeown

The world's creative eyes are on London this week as the capital's first SXSW festival kicks off. Across six jam-packed days, the likes of Idris Elba, Sophie Turner and Katherine Ryan will grace stages across numerous venues in Shoreditch, east London. And it's not just talks. Established and rising musicians make up an eclectic roster of live performances. Talking to Metro, festival CEO Max Alexander described this year's event as a 'love letter to London '.
Everything you can expect from festival's inaugural week

3 weeks ago | metro.co.uk | Rory McKeown

' London - I think it's the greatest city on Earth'. Those are the words of SXSW London CEO Max Alexander as one of the world's biggest festivals finally rolls into down today. Famed for its eclectic mix of music acts, film showcases, A-list appearances, and industry networking, SXSW makes its way from Austin, Texas, to the Capital for a feast of innovative talks, live performances, and film premieres until Saturday.
‘We need grassroots venues so rising artists can have their start’

1 month ago | msn.com | Rory McKeown

Lord Kitchener02:47Eddy Grant03:47Lily Allen03:10James Larter06:06Joy Crookes03:43The Jam02:54Soul II Soul, Caron Wheeler03:48The Clash03:19EAdele04:31EFKA twigs, Jorja Smith, Unknown T03:03EEstelle, Kanye West04:44Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds04:06EJamie T04:19Ralph McTell04:22Craig David05:33M.I.A.03:33Gerry Rafferty06:05EThe Streets04:31Pet Shop Boys04:01The Pogues04:43Pulp04:07The Prodigy04:39The Kinks03:14Squeeze03:1103:40
'We need grassroots venues so rising artists can have their start'

1 month ago | metro.co.uk | Rory McKeown

If there's anyone who knows the importance of grassroots venues to London's music ecosystem, it's Apple Music DJ Matt Wilkinson. The industry tastemaker firmly embedded himself in the London scene as a former new music editor at NME before bringing you the best emerging acts around over the airwaves on his daily radio show. And by night, you'll often find him at one of the capital's many gig spots unearthing the next Fontaines DC, Charlie XCX or Lola Young.
Eight people killed after massive pile-up involving 55 vehicles

Mar 16, 2025 | msn.com | Rory McKeown

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Eight people killed after massive pile-up involving 55 vehicles

Mar 16, 2025 | metro.co.uk | Rory McKeown

At least eight people were killed in the major crash caused by a dust storm on Friday. Aerial images show the scale of the devastation, with scores of lorries and cars crumpled together. The incident, which happened on a stretch of road called Interstate 70 between Goodland and Colby in Sherman County, was described by firefighter Brian James as the 'most emotional draining experience in my 22 years of being in the fire service'.
Trump wears golf clothes and MAGA hat while watching airstrike he just ordered

Mar 16, 2025 | metro.co.uk | Rory McKeown

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Donald Trump looked like he'd come fresh from the golf course to watch airstrikes carried out on Houthi rebels in Yemen. The US president took to Truth Social to confirm he launched 'decisive and powerful military action' after attacks on American vessels in the Red Sea.
Take a look inside a secret 'labyrinth' of tunnels found underneath railway station

Mar 15, 2025 | msn.com | Rory McKeown

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