• The End of an Era

    As the last piece of confetti fell to the ground, as the last chords of music cascaded around the stadium, and as the singers and dancers took their final bow, The Eras Tour finally came to an end.

    On the 8th of December in Vancouver, Canada, Taylor Swift graced fans...
  • The Beauty of Complexity: Sally Rooney’s ‘Intermezzo’ and the Art of Ambiguous Storytelling

    Sally Rooney debuted her first novel in 2017, when she published ‘Conversations with Friends’, followed closely by the publication of ‘Normal People’ in 2018. Since then, due to the rise of ‘BookTok’, and the production of Normal People as a romantic psychological drama television miniseries, Rooney’s popularity has soared....
  • Kendall Roy: A Contemporary Shakespearean Tragic Hero

    Tom Millward A year on from the conclusion of HBO’s Succession, and any piece of work labelling the show as Shakespearean would be, to say the least, stating the obvious.  Impact’s Tom Millward explores how Kendall Roy embodies the role of tragic hero, and epitomises Succession’s adoption of the...
  • Impact’s Music Essentials: Summer Listening 24

    Summer is one the best times of the year to be blasting great music. Whether you’re in a pub garden or soaking up the sun outdoors, summer hits can transform your mood and your summer. Impact’s Ellie-Mae Davies gives her top 10 essential summer songs, perfect for any sunny...
  • Interview: girli

    girli is fast becoming an icon of queer pop music in the UK. Shortly after the release of her second album, ‘Matriarchy’, Impact’s Tabitha Smith met with the singer to discuss new music, pop culture, and the incredible community she has curated through her music....
  • Interview: Musicality presents: ‘The Addams Family: The Musical!’

    Harriet Rothwell-Inch

    Impact’s Harriet Rothwell-Inch - this year’s self-proclaimed Musicality Correspondent - interviews Assistant Producer Alex Jones, and cast members Eliana Dickinson (Morticia Addams) and Freya Martin (Ancestor) to find out more about their upcoming SOLD-OUT production of ‘The Addams Family: The Musical’ (da da da da *click click*)....
  • Interview: Trip Westerns

    Kayla Sibanda
    When it comes to the music scene in Brighton, one cannot overlook the captivating presence of Trip Westerns. With their recent release of the single False Start, this dynamic band has sparked curiosity and excitement. Impact’s Kayla Sibanda had the pleasure of speaking with Trip Westerns in the...