Paula Flack

Only six days late wishing this teenager, and my favourite blue eyed daughter, a happy birthday! Only baby and little you photos approved, reminding me how damn cute you were! Happy birthday to the kindest, most caring, adventure seeking, loving, strong, gentle, independently minded and fun teenage daughter I have! I love seeing you grow and flourish and hanging out with you, but no you can’t come to Los Angeles with me 🤷🏻‍♀️ Love youuuuuu G ❤️

Only ten days late wishing the mini a happy birthday. So, happy birthday to my favourite brown eyed daughter, bringing all the laughter, fun, smiles, giggles, cheeky humour, sneaky chocolate and as much TV as she can squeeze into every day. I love seeing you grow and learn so much so fast, our little conversations and your huge personality, but no you can’t have a Nintendo Switch 🤷🏻‍♀️ All photos approved by she whose birthday it was. (Ok so the flower photo might not have been approved but ssshh!)

Los Angeles, part two. More of the good times had in LA. Fantastical shapes of the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Hollywood Hills, The Griffith Observatory, views over Los Angeles from The Griffith, LA sunset, Downtown, palm trees. Thanks for the memories. I’ll be back soon!

Los Angeles, part one. Thank you for these good times the last couple of weeks. Recording Academy, LACMA, signs, The Broad Museum featuring Koons, Kerry James Marshall, Wiley, Therrien, Basquiat and Warhol. Villa’s Tacos as featured by Bad Bunny at the Superbowl. Barbie House in Santa Monica.

Night Flight - Alimony aired on @dermotoleary show on @bbcradio2 today. So much fantastic support for their song ALIMONY. BBC Radio 2, Virgin Radio, Radio X, BBc Wales, Three Counties and many more stations. Did you hear it? A great song Night Flight from a fantastic album : “Exit Stage Left”. They’re an incredible live band and Dermot is quite right that you should buy a ticket…now….before it’s too late!!

🎶 LIVE MUSIC AT THE PYRO IS BACK 🎶 We have found two native South Londoners to kick off this year’s run of monthly live music! Doors will be open from 7:30pm and the music will start at 8pm - trust us, you don’t want to miss this one. Artists profiles below and tickets are in our bio. Get out and support local talent this January! 🎶🎤🎼🎵🎸🥁 @sanshaworld is a comedic musician from South East London who has been described as a ‘Victoria Wood-Lilly Allen’ hybrid. She trained classically on violin and trumpet, then later in jazz on voice and piano, her songs are rich with harmony and melody. Shes performed at Edinburgh Fringe twice and sold out shows across London. 2026 will see her releasing new music and performing her unique show throughout the UK. @amity_sings is an outspoken award-winning South London artist with a “gut punch voice, razor sharp pen game & a lot to say”. Queer, autistic, & trans, he is a “Breakthrough Artist 2025” nominee and is already on a journey few can imagine. For fans of Sofia Isella, Paris Paloma, and REN, Amity’s piano-led sell-out “powerhouse” performances serve up distinctive vivid lyricism in profound, visceral songs that take aim at an unjust world, speaking up for anyone who’s faced adversity.

Live music at @thepyrotechnistsarms_nunhead is back on Friday 23rd January with two native South Londoners. Doors from 19:30. Music from 20:00 Tickets in advance from @eventbriteuk @sanshaworld is a comedic musician from South East London who has been described as a ‘Victoria Wood-Lilly Allen’ hybrid. She trained classically on violin and trumpet, then later in jazz on voice and piano, her songs are rich with harmony and melody. Shes performed at Edinburgh Fringe twice and sold out shows across London. 2026 will see her releasing new music and performing her unique show throughout the UK. @amity_sings is an outspoken award-winning South London artist with a “gut punch voice, razor sharp pen game & a lot to say”. Queer, autistic, & trans, he is a “Breakthrough Artist 2025” nominee and is already on a journey few can imagine. For fans of Sofia Isella, Paris Paloma, and REN, Amity’s piano-led sell-out “powerhouse” performances serve up distinctive vivid lyricism in profound, visceral songs that take aim at an unjust world, speaking up for anyone who’s faced adversity. The Royal Albert Hall’s official Future Maker Artist. Since dropping his debut track in February 25, the critically acclaimed 18-yr-old has gone on to achieve viral momentum, selling out his debut EP release concert in the Royal Albert Hall’s Elgar Room and bagging his first chart successes as well as two more award nominations in the last month. Tickets via @eventbriteuk #livemusiclondon #southeastlondon #nunhead

South London!! Live music is back with a bang @thepyrotechnistsarms_nunhead this Saturday 25th October….THIS Saturday! Discover independent and up and coming artists in this new monthly (for now) music night!! Get there early to be sure of a seat!! I guarantee a great night of music to delight your ears. Doors…open all day Great music from 8pm Free entry!! Joining us for the first show are two wonderful and supremely talented songwriters and artists: @eve_simpson and @louiscoupe South Shields born artist and songwriter @eve_simpson creates Folk & Americana infused pop that blends the contemporary influences of Hozier and Brandi Carlile with the nostalgic storytelling of Joan Baez and Patsy Cline. Since her first performance in Nunhead, she has been undergoing a transformational period of artist development, signing a new publishing deal and writing songs around the world. Fashion together timeless piano-led songwriting with a witty, affable knack for storytelling and you’re somewhere in Louis Coupe’s ballpark. Effortlessly embodying the spirit of the troubadours of yesteryear, a night sat around his piano is a deeply honest and cathartic experience. His carefully crafted songwriting tells of life growing up in the quiet hills of Shropshire, his grandparents 65 years together, as well as both fun and frank reflections on life as a young man. @louiscoupe is the best friend you didn’t know you needed!! Next 2025 shows: Friday 21st November Saturday 20th December #livemusiclondon #newmusic #supportindependentartists #nunhead #southeastlondon #peckhamlife

Big love to these puzzle shaped plushies that arrived today from the good people at @comerounduk and @click_uk . Super squishy, super cute and super soft, these #yoonique plushies could well be mini-me’s new favourites. She’s not into unicorns that much anymore but the unique design of these means they get a thumbs up! Really lovely quality, I would definitely buy these as gifts and you can too from @amazonuk and probably other retailers. Spot how we almost missed the #goldenticket because she was (okay, we were) so excited to see which toys were in the box! And even more excited for her prize bundle!! #yoonique #squishies #plushies #kidsgifts #pluzzlefun #goldenticket #christmasiscoming #gifted

Before. After. First pair of glasses. She was scared and cried so much about having to wear glasses, but now she’s excited to wear them and has proudly taken them to school for the first time today. Thanks to @specsavers Peckham for their brilliant service, which reassured her glasses are ok, and their second opinion. #newglasses #shouldhavegonetospecsavers #stillcute

Ten days in a heatwave in the Vaucluse area of Provence at the start of the school holiday and it was mostly spent in this huge pool. A few local sights were seen including the Roman Arc de Triomphe and amphitheatre in Orange - we only managed an evening light show inside the amphitheatre - the most beautiful hilltop villages, local festivities in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and an evening trip visit to Avignon. There so much more to see and do in this beautiful region…next time. #provencealpescôtedazur #vaucluse #beautifulfrance #homeexchange #frenchholiday

@nightflightband launched their latest single Cold To The Touch to their biggest supporters with a sold out show @the_drawingroom_ A wonderful venue and a fantastic response to the new songs (and the other songs too) from these dedicated Night Flight fans. Press have said “[Sam’s] vocal performance is nothing short of sublime,” and called the songs “a masterful bit of songwriting and performance” as well as “a warm and wistful indie folk delight” among other lovely quotes. It’s not on the radio yet but it should be… More new music and tour dates are coming from this extraordinarily talented duo. They’ve been compared to Vampire Weekend, The War on Drugs, Fleet Foxes, The Band etc but perhaps give them a listen and decide for yourself. #nightflight #newmusic #bestbritishband #indiefolkmusic #discovernewmusic #lucy #coldtothetouch