Out Bollywood guru Sneha Mae is back to tell us what to watch and what to skip in the world of Bollywood cinema and online streaming.

Vinyl Souk turns one and to celebrate the milestone, founder Jayesh Veralkar announced what we can expect from the celebration. We also chat about the timeless allure of vinyl and people rediscovering the beauty of vinyl listening. 

We shone the spotlight on the talented students of GEMS Wellington, who fused music and compassion in their remarkable song The Climb. Listen to their live performance of this uplifting anthem dedicated to helping those in need. 

It's all about office politics and drama in the upcoming theatre production of Dubai Drama Group called BULL, in a new location at The Fridge. The cast of this high energy and intense theatre play under the direction of Kirin Hilliar joined me and we talked about the parallels between the production and the real life workplace experiences. 

In this week's new album review, we delve into Lany's mesmerizing album, "A Beautiful Blur." I am joined by our panel of experts: drummer Eddie Parsons, session guitarist Ross Swanson, and vocal coach Bridgette Angelique. Together we dissected and gave our thoughts on each track.  Despite the album name, it was definitely a clear beauty. 

We welcomed back in the studio singer-songwriter Millie Page and her brand new single Come Closer, which is an absolute must listen!

Patrick Albrecht and Sadiq Saboowala are back in the studio ahead of their performance at The Junction for the comedy play The Ice Hole: A Cardboard Comedy.

Lady J and her band are back to give us a tease of what we can expect from her country music performance at TODA this weekend.

This week on Thursday Classics, Kel Jenkins and I we looked back at the incredible music of the British pop band Madness.

It's Monday night live music with the incredible talent of Zakk Zoot.  

The recent gig of the Filipino music icons Sarah Geronimo and Bamboo at the Coca Cola Arena was a massive success. I caught up with Shelley Frost, the founder of The Fridge - the creative force behind the sensational concert, as she shared insights how the concert was put together.

Singer-songwriter and producer Vishaal Ghanesh unveiled his new song Prettiest Place in the World on the show, and it was undeniably beautiful.

We are shining the spotlight to singer-songwriter Alen Hit and he unveiled his single Remember Me on the show. 

This week, we indulged in the new album of American singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves with her latest album Deeper Wells, and this is one is a must listen. 

From discovering how football's loss became the world's music gain to embarking on a world tour, and pushing boundaries in his upcoming fourth studio album, join me as I chat with British singer-songwriter Tom Grennan about his skyrocketing success. 

This week on Thursday Classics, Kel and I delved into the many hits of the famous 80's duo Hall & Oats. 

We had the cast of TORN which is written and directed by Alex Broun and co-directed and produced by Eliane Germanos with Zara Stars Production. We talked about the play and their interesting stage set up.

Brian Aylward is in Dubai as part of the The Sticky Social Glue Tour of The Laughter Factory. We talked about his comedy career which entailed a lot of travelling.

Beyoncé went country music in her latest album Cowboy Carter. Whether you're a Beyoncé fan or just curious about the buzz, you will enjoy this podcast.

Shanice is back with her band Heart and Soul featuring Junior Brown, Wally and Joshua. 

I caught up with British comedian Jack Skipper who is currently doing his Sticky Social Glue tour with The Laughter Factory. We talked about his comedy career and his huge social media presence.

We're taking a look at what's happening in the comedy scene in Dubai with Sahar Ali and Moncef, including the upcoming all-female comedy show She Said What?

This week on Thursday classics we took a deep dive to the musical legacy of The Four Seasons.  Join me and super guitarist Kel Jenkins as we explore their genre-defining hits and share fascinating insights about the band, making this podcast a must listen.

Opera singer Joseph Terterian along with his le Petit Orchestre treated us with incredible music ahead of their performance at Theatre of Digital Arts. 

Mark Lloyd is joined in the studio by a trio of esteemed musicians Eddie Parsons, Louise Shufflebottom and Bridgette Angelique to review Justin Timberlake's sixth studio album Everything I Thought It Was.

The grade 10 student Suhana Batchu from GEMS International School - AL Khail has designed a piano for visually impaired individuals creating an avenue for them to express themselves through music. Suhana shared her insights about this project and her plans for the future. 

Janelle Thomas, aka Lady J and her band gave us a taste of their upcoming show Country Roads at the Theatre of Digital Arts.

Ramadan Nights is an annual event happening at Jameel Arts Centre with activities such as workshops and film screenings. Ruba Al-Sweel, the communications Manager at Jameel Arts tells us more about it. 

Noha and Rula of the all-female comedy line-up She Said What joined me on the show as we talk about their upcoming comedy gig, and find out exactly what she said.

Often referred to as the invisible man in the music industry, Rod Temperton is one of the most prolific songwriters in the 70s and 80s, with songs such as "Give Me The Night" by George Benson, and Michael Jackson's classics "Thriller", "Off The Wall", and "Rock with You", music will not be the same without this man. Join me and Kel Jenkins as we explore the genius behind these timeless tracks and the indelible mark that Templeton left on the music industry. 

Singer-songwriter Allen Ling joined me in the studio ahead of his performance at Courtyard by Marriott this week. He is in Dubai as part of his Asian tour, and we talked all about his passion for music. 

Ariana Grande shines brighter as ever in her latest album Eternal Sunshine.  Join me Mark Lloyd, drummer extraordinaire Eddie Parsons, vocalist Louise Shufflebotham, and vocal coach Bridgette Angelique, alongside our special guest Miklos Malek, who worked with Ariana on her pervious hits, as we deep dive into this sensational album.  

The all girl-band Dolls House filled the studio with their vibrant beat and incredible energy!

Vish is back in the studio to unveil his incredible his new single Caged

We are tapping our feet away to the live music of the Bavarian Camels!

We are exploring the ninth studio album of Norah Jones, Visions. With renowned music producer Miklos Malek joining the panel, along with drummer extraordinaire Eddie Parsons and vocalist Louise Shufflebotham, we are delving deep into Norah's evolution of musical vision. Will this parallel the monumental success of her first album, Come Away with Me? Listen to the podcast to find out.

Apocalyptica is bringing their unique blend of classical and metal music to Dubai this year. Perttu Kivilaakso, one of the four band members, joined me on this podcast and he shared the band's fascinating journey of playing metal music through the symphonies of cello. 

We are shining the spotlight on band that's making waves in the UK music scene, Everything Everything. Joining me is Michael Spearman, the drummer of the band, who shares insights into their beginning, their latest music, and his interesting connection to Dubai Eye 103.8. 

Theatre by QE2 is hosting their first ever theatre camp this spring called The Circus, where kids aged 6-12 can unleash their creativity, whether acting, singing, or dancing. Lucinda Homer Bell, who spearheads the activities, shared all the information we must know.

Join me as I celebrate with the brightest stars of the 2024 Short and Sweet Theatre Festival winners.  After eight weeks of sensational theatre, the famous 10-minute theatre festival has culminated. Theatre director Gautam Goenka along with the best director, best actor, best actress, and the people's choice, bring you behind the scenes of their creativity and talent.

Sit back and relax as we shine the spotlight to Laaawwd's latest single, Cabin Crew. 

Inas Halal, the founder of Drum Corps joined me to talk about two special workshops that are happening this weekend from the Drum Corps. She also shared what inspired her to start the organization. 

Shaaista Khan and Osman Osman the are the masterminds of Blu Blood, one of the leaders in the entertainment industry in Dubai. They shared their insights on how they opened up the entertainment industry in Dubai during the pandemic, as well as announce the upcoming Boyz II Men concert that they're bringing in Dubai. 

We are shining the spotlight Marwan Hawaa, who has been playing incredible music in the city for 22 years, and he performed his version of Eric Clapton's Layla.

We're taking a look at Jacob Collier's 4th studio album DJESSE Vol 4, which offers a rich blend of genres, musical experimentation and intricacies as well as collaborations with big names such as Brandi Carlisle, Tori Kelly, Michael McDonald, John Meyer, and so many more.  While the panel is impressed by his musical brilliance and the album's musicality, they may have reservations. 

We're shining the spotlight to Myrillion, the dynamic duo of Leonne Murphy and David Saunders. Their latest single La Petite Mort is a rich production featuring Leone's heavenly vocals. 

Intriguing name for a show and I can assure you that its anything but. In fact, it's very interesting and witty.

Join me as I get to know the artist behind the vibrant Taking L's collection that is being exhibited right now at Mestaria Gallery. 

We shine the spotlight to three incredible comedians in Dubai - Sunny, Denise and Moncef, and they shared some insight on how they made their way into comedy. 

We immersed ourselves with the timeless melodies and heartfelt lyrics of Carole King, one of the greatest female singer-songwriters of all time, with a career spanning six decades.