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The Music Maker

The first shall be the last

Columnist Peter Edgerton reflects on a lifetime of being overly prepared only for it to hilariously backfire, from missing out on Paul McCartney tickets in 1979 to a recent bureaucratic scramble in Spain

Peter Edgerton
  • An inspiration, then and now

    The Bottom Line

    An inspiration, then and now

    Former SUR in English editor Liz Parry reflects on the enduring legacy of Joan Hunt, the founder of Cudeca, marking five years since the passing of a woman who transformed palliative care and united a community on the Costa del Sol

    Liz Parry |
  • Judas lights

    Opinion

    Judas lights

    On María Guardiola, Spanish political corruption, and the difference between a bad person and a bad idea

    Troy Nahumko |
  • Colour and vibe in three countries

    World Cup 2026

    Colour and vibe in three countries

    In the first week of the World Cup superstars have lived up to their billing and new legends have been created

    Rob Palmer, commentator ESPN |
  • The Bottom Line

    San Juan 2016

    Ten years after the Breixt referendum the UK needs its friends in the EU more than ever before

    Jennie Rhodes |
  • The Music Maker

    Old flames

    There are plenty of mind-bending festivals to be witnessed in Spain; the San Juan festivities are quite tame in comparison

    Peter Edgerton |
  • The Euo Zone

    Table talk

    European leaders congregate in Brussels to discuss details of the bloc's next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), one of the most contentious in the bloc's history

    Mark Nayler |
  • Editorial

    Looking back ten years

    The UK voted to leave the EU ten years ago; back in 2016 Malaga CF were in Primera, where they aspire to return this weekend

    SUR in English |
  • Top International Business Guide

    Challenges for future growth

    Malaga’s dynamism is due to the vitality of its civil society, its strong international dimension and public-private partnerships

    Francisco Salado. President Malaga Diputación |
  • Top International Business Guide

    Malaga, global talent for shared progress

    The Costa del Sol has played a strategic role. It is a place of hospitality, entrepreneurship and business excellence that has successfully transformed its appeal into economic activity, employment and opportunities

    Javier González de Lara. President of CEA and CEM |
  • Is the pope a Catholic?

    The Euro Zone

    Is the pope a Catholic?

    Columnist Mark Nayler argues that despite the Pope's progressive image, his deep conservative dogma puts him fundamentally at odds with modern Spain

    Mark Nayler |
  • Food and drink

    Royal wines

    From Ribera del Duero to Malaga muscatel, a look behind the scenes at the strictly confidential wines gracing Spanish state banquets

    Andrew J. Linn |
  • The Music Maker

    Market forces

    As council signs urge sightseers to show basic manners, columnist Peter Edgerton reflects on the days before selfies, stalls and chaos collided

    Peter Edgerton |