A warm welcome to Close-Up Culture – a place for people who love the arts.

We cover film, theatre, live music, literature and more, with a particular passion for discovering and championing emerging talent and bringing you exciting voices and creativity from around the world.

We believe the arts should entertain, inspire, challenge and surprise. Our aim is to share thoughtful, lively and accessible writing that helps you discover something new – whether it’s a film, a play, a book, a musician or an artist you may not have encountered before.

We’re not a breaking-news site. We’re here to celebrate great work, shine a light on new talent and explore the extraordinary variety of the cultural landscape, both at home and internationally.

Most of all, we love what we do. We hope that comes across in everything we publish – and that you’ll enjoy discovering it with us.

Welcome to Close-Up Culture!