There should be a whiplash warning when it comes to Mixtress's sets. With a need for speed, the India-born, Amsterdam-raised talent likes to DJ at breakneck speeds, darting between jungle through to footwork and hardcore with menacing flair.

Producers are often the true architects of a hit song. Just look at Benny Blanco, the American record producer (and songwriter) whose arrangements, chord progressions and even lyrics have defined a generation of music. Blanco's undeniable influence on popular music is this century's greatest hit.

In 2025, the UK's music scene is a sublime, bubbling broth made up of many ingredients. It's rich with the flavour of countless genres, each thriving in their own right. Pop, rap, rave, R&B, jazz, jungle, neo-soul, indie, electronic, you name it – in every corner we have world-class pioneers

With nearly four decades of experience coiffing the runway’s most memorable hair looks, Guido Palau is still at the top of his game. As he settles into his latest role as creative director of Zara Hair, his singular influence is poised to go global.

When Ruben Pol, 28, stepped out onto the runway for his first show, he had no idea what to expect. It was Paris Fashion Week 2015 and he had been given the task of both introducing and concluding the Dior Homme SS16 collection in a worldwide exclusive.