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Disabled Fans Say the Live-Music Industry Can Do Better: 'We Are Not a Pain in the Ass
U ntil recently, I didn't have to think about disability accommodations at concerts. I could stand and dance for hours, navigate steep stairs, and lose myself in the euphoria of singing alongside friends and strangers. But cancer, a spinal issue…
New music venue bids to revive Wakefield's gigging glory days
There was a time when Wakefield buzzed with live music as crowds packed into pubs to watch bands such as The Cribs and The Kooks during their rise to fame. Although much of the grassroots scene has since faded, a new live music venue hopes to bring…
MC Cheung wraps up airport show with games and music, says losing card games hurts more than music awards
Cantopop singer MC Cheung Tin-fu has a surprisingly competitive side – and apparently, losing a card game can hurt him more than missing out on music awards. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Cheung made the revelation after joining the finale…
Wolf Alice keeps fans guessing by following their musical muse
Since they began in London, England, in 2010, Wolf Alice has gone from a duo to a fuzzy, grungy band, to one that now brings out all kinds of feels from the 1970s. Now up to four albums along with a series, four EPs (including one of lullabies) and…
Sir James MacMillan on breaking down the barriers around classical music
MacMillan, who grew up in Cumnock and describes his family background as “very modest”, knows the pressures and perceptions that can make classical music feel elitist. “There's sometimes an expectation that you have to be a…
'I chose the bigger world': Musician Emma Louise reflects on men, music and heartbreak
Musician Emma Louise is best known for her 2011 song Jungle, which was inspired by a former love. Here, the 35-year-old explains the story behind the song, as well as discussing the other significant men in her life, including her son, Ellsworth.
Irish cruise with music and Guinness sails from Liverpool next summer
An incredible cruise is due to set sail from Liverpool's cruise terminal next year. The six night Cultural Charm Of Ireland trip leaves the docks on June 20 2027, exploring Cobh, Galway, and Killybegs, before returning to the docks on June 26.
What's your favourite physical music format of all time? Tell us why
For many of us, the music format we first listened to when we were young still has a nostalgic hold on us. Whether it was the cassette tape and its easily tangled spool, the shiny and futuristic CD disc, the good ol' vinyl record, or even the…
Grandstand collapses at Gold Coast music festival
Three people have been injured after a grandstand collapsed at a sold-out music festival in Coolangatta on Sunday afternoon. The temporary seating – set up on a section of beach for the Red Hot Summer Tour – buckled about 2.30pm…
A quick tweak in YouTube Music Premium solved my daily battery drain issue
I have a love-hate relationship with YouTube Music Premium. On the one hand, it comes bundled with my YouTube Premium subscription to eliminate ads. On the other hand, it isn't the best app for playing music or even podcasts. Add Android Police on…
Is SNL New Tonight (October 31, 2026)? Host, Musical Guest, Episode Details
The 'Saturday Night Live' midseason break is coming to an end, so a new star is getting ready to debut on the Studio 8H stage. Season 52 has had no shortage of stars, with Jalen Brunson, Dakota Johnson, and Shane Gillis hosting the first three…
Celeb Traitors ' Romesh 'terrified' of co-star and predicts they'll come for him
The Celebrity Traitors winner Romesh Ranganathan has said he was 'terrified' of a co-star's reaction during the final elimination. The 48-year-old comedian won the popular BBC show alongside actor Sebastian Croft, 24, after eliminating Traitor King…
Scientists in Denmark put people in a brain scanner and discovered that music changes how your brain processes sweet and sour tastes
Inside a brain scanner at Aarhus University Hospital in Denmark, volunteers for a recent study lay with a 3D-printed mouthpiece hooked behind their top front teeth. Thin tubes released sugar water or citric acid onto the tongue while headphones…
Victor Wembanyama's Halloween costume trend returns with 'The Witcher' look
SAN ANTONIO -- San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama resumed his custom of donning viral Halloween fits by showing up Saturday at Frost Bank Center dressed as Geralt of Rivia from his favorite book series 'The Witcher.' 'Why is it my favorite?
How HomeView foreshadows Apple's post-app, Siri-first future
As the iPhone grew into an unprecedented success, Apple was marching its users toward millions of downloads to the drumbeat of “There's an app for that.” Meanwhile, Amazon and Google were flooding homes with waves of TV platforms…
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