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A final farewell: Jacksonville and music industry celebrate the life and Legacy of Bigga Rankin
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Family, friends and members of the music industry gathered Saturday to celebrate the life of Jacksonville music executive and mentor Billy ‘Bigga Rankin' Plummer during a homegoing…
Darwin live music scene keen for change as touring acts snub the Top End
Posted Sun 2 Aug 2026 at 10:25am Industry stakeholders say a decreasing number of touring artists visiting Darwin is hampering the live music industry. Bands and venue managers say rising travel and accommodation costs have made it unprofitable for…
Here's the live concert connection Spotify and YouTube Music are missing
There's an entire universe of great music outside the confines of Spotify and YouTube Music, and you don't need a subscription to access it. Over the years, live concert tapers have archived thousands of shows from artists like Grateful Dead…
Sonu Nigam says T-Series, Zee Music banned him over copyright fight: 'He's become an activist'
4 min read New Delhi Make us preferred source on Google Singer Sonu Nigam has opened up about one of the most difficult phases of his career, claiming he was effectively “banned” by leading music labels after speaking out for singers'…
Bristol music legends given Singapore ban over Palestinian support
Bristol music legends Massive Attack have been banned from re-entering Singapore after an investigation found the band displayed a Palestinian flag during their show. On Wednesday, the South West trip-hop collective – whose current line-up…
Music legend dies as 80s chart toppers pay tribute to 'most important person
Music industry titan Terry Slater, who kick-started his career as a bass player and songwriter touring with The Everly Brothers before ascending to executive roles at EMI, has sadly passed away at the age of 85. Throughout his illustrious career…
Cork musicians pay tribute to Glen Hansard's impact on Irish music and grassroots performers
Hansard was the frontman of one of the most iconic Irish bands of all time in the The Frames. He also won an Academy Award for best original song in 2008 for Falling Slowly, which he co-wrote with Markéta Irglová. The pair also…
Best Music Stocks To Follow Now - August 1st
Big Screen Stock Soars on Blockbuster Q2 Earnings Dolby Laboratories, NetEase, Warner Music Group, Tencent Music Entertainment Group, and Madison Square Garden Entertainment are the five Music stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock…
The Streets at Cardiff Castle was a masterclass in what live music is all about
It is, staggeringly, 24 years since Original Pirate Material was released in the UK. An album I vividly remember sounding like nothing else I'd heard before. From there, two years later there was A Grand Don't Come for Free, then The Hardest Way to…
Legendary BBC DJ's stark warning that left British country star stunned
Bob Harris knows a thing or two about music, so when he gives you a stark warning you have to sit back and listen. And that's exactly what happened to Ben Earle before his impressive rise to fame in the music industry. Ben, who alongside Crissie…
Ariana Grande's 'petal' Is A Triumphant Step Towards Her Future
Ariana Grande's eighth studio album, petal, arrived July 31 at the midpoint of her Eternal Sunshine Tour, and the campaign behind it is one of the most tightly art-directed rollouts of her career. Across a new fan-facing Instagram account, a…
Glen Hansard crash update as investigation into Oscar-winner's death continues
Investigators are said to believe singer Glen Hansard suffered fatal injuries after losing control of his motorbike when it hit a soft roadside verge as he made his way home, according to Dublin Live. The 56-year-old musician's death sent…
Hope Mill duo face biggest challenge yet as High School Musical reimagined
The pair are the driving force behind Manchester's Hope Mill Theatre which, in a short space of time, has carved out an enviable reputation for originating outstanding productions. Next month, the Lowry at Salford will host the world premiere of…
Inside rapper Aitch's love life from girlfriend rumours to 'married' comment
As Aitch stars in a compelling Netflix documentary, fans want to know more about the rapper's life off-screen. In the new film for Netflix, the 26-year-old musician is seen climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to raise awareness and money for the Down's…
Travis Kelce Eyes Unexpected Career Move Amid Conditioning Questions
Travis Kelce is reportedly considering an unexpected career move as questions surrounding his conditioning continue to generate discussion ahead of the upcoming NFL season. Early in his 14th training camp with the Kansas City Chiefs, at nearly 37…
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