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Charlene Kaye: Diversity Shredder review - killer riffs slay toxic music industry
In an industry that claims to be inclusive, it's so easy to feel tokenised. For musician and comedian Charlene Kaye, it has been an uphill battle feeling like the token queer Asian female guitar player, in demand to cater to people's otherwise…
Bonnie Tyler fans gather to remember late music legend ahead of funeral
Hundreds of Bonnie Tyler fans have gathered to pay their respects to the late singer. The star, whose real name was Gaynor Hopkins, died in July at the age of 75. Those who knew or admired the music icon have lined Newton Road in the Mumbles…
Ukrainian refugee wins place to study music at Oxford University
'I felt like I'm dreaming, I'm sleeping still… it still feels surreal.' Nineteen-year-old Dmytro has been accepted to study music at Oxford University, four years after coming to the UK as a refugee. 'I left Ukraine and came here when I was…
I was the next Lionel Messi - now I'm making music after tough times on pitch
Being dubbed the next Lionel Messi is quite the burden. And for Ansu Fati, the former Barcelona prodigy now playing for Monaco, it hasn't worked out as hoped. The 23-year-old is looking to reignite his career in Ligue 1 after signing for the French…
Why Tencent Music Stock Sank This Week
Tencent Music (TME +2.08%) stock saw a significant pullback this week, even though the company reported better-than-expected quarterly results. The company's share price closed out the week down 7.2%. Tencent Music released its Q2 results on…
Future Is Color's Listening Room explores liberation through music
When George Floyd was murdered in 2020, Erwin Hines was working for a creative agency. Floyd's death caused Hines to start rethinking the world around him and the context in which he lived. He wasn't happy with the resources available to Black…
The Stokie clubbers creating mural of our musical past
Two childhood friends have joined together with 460 former clubbers to create a mural of Stoke-on-Trent's musical past. Phillip Johnson and Bob Leigh have been friends since they were teens, revelling in the music and clubs many Stokies will…
Disney's 'The Greatest Showman' Musical Sets 2027 West End Opening, Cast
The Greatest Showman, the Disney Theatrical Group musical stage adaptation of the 2017 film, will premiere in London's West End at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in Spring 2027, Disney announced at the D23 event in Anaheim last night. Also revealed was…
Paying tribute: How soundalikes are saving live music
Liam Gallagher has the Manning Bar at Sydney University eating from his hands, even though those hands are currently clutching a tambourine behind his back while he sings Champagne Supernova. On this Saturday night in August, the pub is heaving.
Minor League team rolls out 'Nothing Night' with no music, videos, or public address announcements
Minor league baseball is known for its theme nights, promotional giveaways, and on-field antics that keep the fans entertained all game long. But at a time when this has become the norm, some want their baseball without a side of music blaring and…
The Scent Amplifier is to fragrances what the value amp is to music
The Scent Amplifier is a portable scent diffuser is the style of a valve amp, complete with volume dial to turn up the fragrance. There's a reason value amplifiers are still revered by musicians and audiophiles alike. Yes, they do create great…
Recording Academy Will Take Asian Music Category Criticism Into Consideration for 2027 Grammys
When BTS announced their decision to not submit their latest album, ARIRANG, for consideration for the 2027 Grammy Awards, Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. defended the creation of the awards show's new Best Asian Pop Music Performance…
Disney's 'The Greatest Showman: The Musical' will debut in London's West End next year
News The much-hyped show will be the latest Disney stage blockbuster to debut in London before Broadway Written by Andrzej Lukowski Theatre Editor, UK You don't need to have immersed your life in arcane West End gossip channels to have seen this…
Nicole Kidman's Unexpected Role in Troye Sivan's Music Video Has Her Dancing in Leather and Fur
Surprise! Nicole Kidman 's latest role was an unexpected one. Last night, Troye Sivan released the lead single-slash-title track from his forthcoming album, She's the Best, and it came with a star-studded music video. And leading the cast of…
Photos: MJ THE MUSICAL on Broadway Welcomes Karine Jean-Pierre & Bobby Brown
Bobby Brown and Karine Jean-Pierre were among the latest guests to visit MJ on Broadway this week at the Neil Simon Theatre. Check out photos of their visit. Brown, the Grammy Award-winning R&B performer known for his solo career and as a member of…
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