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Music lovers reunite! Bangkok Music City returns January 2027
Why do some cities become dream destinations for music lovers? The answer may not lie in hosting major concerts throughout the year, but in the way music becomes an integral part of daily life. Music is a vital force that fosters communities…
Bridlington's Gansey Girl statue inspires musical
A writer has used a bronze statue of a young girl knitting a traditional fisherman's sweater on the seafront as inspiration for a musical. John Slater is on the hunt for a cast for his production Girl And A Gansey. 'I created a bit of a life for…
Bridlington's Gansey Girl statue inspires musical
Grace McGrory, East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire and Emma Petrie, East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire A writer has used a bronze statue of a young girl knitting a traditional fisherman's sweater on the seafront as inspiration for a musical. John Slater…
Smash Hits writer on why music doesn't have stars like Liam Gallagher anymore
Notorious Babyshambles front man Pete Doherty sat on his bed, pulled out a crack pipe and proceeded to smoke. Sitting opposite on the duvet, with a bold purple cover, in the bedroom of his Hackney home, was music writer Sylvia Patterson. The 2006…
Jennie headlines 2 major European music fests
BLACKPINK's Jennie performed as a headliner at Denmark's Roskilde Festival and Poland's Open'er Festival over the weekend, becoming the first K-pop solo artist to headline two major European music festivals back-to-back, her agency said Monday. The…
'It was pretty depressing when Stranger Things ended': Finn Wolfhard on growing up on TV - and his new life in music
Finn Wolfhard is remembering his first experience of celebrity. It was 2016 and he was 13. The first season of Stranger Things had aired that summer, and he returned to his high school in Vancouver as if nothing had changed. But things had changed.
Music with explicit lyrics is in decline, report shows
Music with explicit lyrics is on the decline in Spotify 's biggest charts, according to a new report. As reported in new analysis from pop culture data journalist Daniel Parris here, the share of explicit songs on Spotify's Top 50 chart has fallen…
Dublin Irish Festival returns to Ohio with music, dance and more
The Dublin Irish Festival will take place Friday, July 31, through Sunday, August 2, 2026, on the rolling lawns of Coffman Park in Dublin, Ohio, with Friday evening, full Saturday, and a Sunday morning opening, offering free admission until 11 am.
YouTube confirms new music options for carousels
This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. YouTube confirmed that its music option for carousel posts is now available to eligible creators, while the company has also provided more clarity on the rollout of its latest…
Heather Cox Richardson Hears the Public Scholar Music
Political historian Heather Cox Richardson was at home in Maine on Sept. 15, 2019, when she was stung by a yellow jacket. She's allergic and had forgotten to refill her EpiPen prescription. Exasperated by her carelessness, her brother-in-law, who…
Sing Geetham OTT Release: Ayaan Khan-Ahilya Bamroo's Musical Film To Premiere On...
Sing Geetham OTT: Ayaan Khan and Ahilya Bamroo's musical fantasy-comedy drama was well received by audiences upon its release in June 2026. The film marked the return of legendary filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao at the age of 94. According to…
From 'Wonderwall' to K-Pop: The music behind the FIFA World Cup roar
FIFA curates over 750 pre-selected stadium songs, assigning teams signature, warm-up and goal tracks that reflect culture, fan emotion and global music trends, creating evolving World Cup matchday soundscapes worldwide. FIFA's Stadium Entertainment…
10 Classic Movie Musicals We'll Never Get Tired Of Watching
Movie musicals capture the magic and grandeur of cinema, and we'll never get tired of watching these 10 classic films. As soon as synchronized sound was introduced in the late 1920s, Hollywood began producing musicals. As the art form grew on the…
Mexico fans play music, launch fireworks outside of England's hotel before World Cup clash
Mexico fans brought music and fireworks to England in their latest hotel serenade before their World Cup Round of 16 match Sunday at Azteca Stadium, but this one might not prompt a noise complaint, as “early indications from the England camp…
Music lovers head to Muchamiel this July for 'Albaladre en concierto'
Costa Blanca North By Natascha Rivera • Published: 06 Jul 2026 • 11:45 • 1 minute read Albaladre brings vibrant Hispanic-American music to Muchamiel this July. Photo Credit: Albaladre / Facebook The summer nights in Muchamiel…
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