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Andrew Eaton-Lewis: Antony Hegarty wants to change the world, and it’s life-affirming to see

HERE’S a challenge. Whatever kinds of cultural events you enjoy going to – comedy shows, concerts, exhibitions, plays, films etc – try, between now and August, only to go to ones that are not part of a festival.

Andrew Eaton-Lewis: George Wyllie, you gave and continue to give inspiration to all of us

WHEN George Wyllie died last week, Scotland seemed suddenly drained of a little energy and colour. It reminded me of March 2006, when Ian Hamilton Finlay and Ivor Cutler died within weeks of each other. All these men were, in their different ways, mavericks – eccentric, subversive, not always appreciated for it, but irreplaceable once lost.

Tom Gabel, pictured here in 2008, has announced that he is to become Laura Jane Grace. Picture: AP

Andrew Eaton-Lewis: Good luck to Against Me!’s new female singer, Laura Jane Grace

‘PUNK star to change sex but will stay married,” went one typical headline on Thursday, as the American rock band Against Me! was suddenly introduced to a whole new audience.

The Smiths: Not getting back together, says Johnny Marr (PA)

Andrew Eaton-Lewis: Is a Smiths reunion any less likely than the Beach Boys reforming?

‘SINCE we published this article earlier today, denial of this reformation has been rife.” This may be my favourite quote of the week. It was added, late on Thursday afternoon, to the end of Music-news.com’s story that the Smiths “are to throw their differences aside and return to the live stage this autumn”.

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