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Government announce £45million to 'turn up' music industry for artists, businesses and children - but what do Andy Burnham's government need to do now?
The UK government has announced details of a £45million investment to “turn up” the music industry, but attention now turns on the work that needs to be done by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham and his government. While former…
WOMAD 2026: All you need to know about the world music festival
The world's largest international music festival returns this weekend to a new home after a year off. World of Music, Arts and Dance Festival (WOMAD) has been running for more than four decades and had been held Charlton Park, near Malmesbury…
Rick Beato's Paul McCartney Video Calls Out The Music Publicity Machine
YouTube personalitiy Rick Beato speaks on stage on Day 1 of the 2026 NAMM Show at Anaheim Convention Center on January 22, 2026, in Anaheim, California. When Paul McCartney went on a publicity blitz a little over a month ago for his new studio…
I used Google AI Mode to create new YouTube Music playlists instantly - and these 7 prompts helped me find new music faster than ever
“I should use Google AI Mode more” crossed my mind the other day. That thought compelled me to put it into action after I found out about the integration of 1st- and 3rd-party “Connected Apps” into that AI-powered Google…
Apple Music follows Spotify and Tidal by raising its prices
Apple Music just got more expensive. The music streaming service is now £11.99 / $11.99 / AU$14.99 for the Individual plan – that's £1 / $1 / AU$2 a month pricier than before. It's not the only streaming service hiking its prices…
My suburb is an unsung, and unlikely, hero of the music scene
You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. For most Melburnians, my suburb is interchangeable – in name or direction – with a shopping centre. Their entire view of the place…
Meet Donnie Wahlberg's two children - including rising music star
Donnie Wahlberg was once, quite literally, one of the New Kids on the Block. Now, he's well established as part of a beloved Hollywood family. But what has he been up to off-screen, and who stole the '90s heartthrob's heart? Read on to find out…
Alley Boy dead: Music icon dies aged 42 after years on kidney transplant list
Alley Boy had been very open about his health issues prior to his death Music star Alley Boy, whose real name was Curt Freeman, has died at the age of 42 after a battle with kidney failure. While his cause of death has not been officially revealed…
Playing music without headphones on Bengaluru Metro could cost you Rs 2,500 now
2 min read Bengaluru Make us preferred source on Google Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has hiked penalties for various rule violations such as track trespassing, drunkenness, playing loud music, and ticketless travel by more than…
MorningBlues Surpasses $1 Million in Kickstarter Debut, Bringing Its Vision of 'Visualized Music' to the Global Stage
SAN DIEGO, July 20, 2026 /CNW/ -- MorningBlues, a technology and design brand reimagining how people experience music, has surpassed $1 million with its debut Kickstarter campaign for SonicGlass A1. A New Milestone for MorningBlues The campaign was…
Sound Hall Studios opens in Henrico as community music hub: 'Hang out in the band room again
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — Sound Hall Studios, a new community music hub for musicians of all skill levels, held its grand opening Saturday at along Parham Road, across from J.R. Tucker High School, in Henrico. Co-founders Shannon Loy and Chris…
First ever Albeer Fest brings craft beers and live music to l'Albir this summer
Costa Blanca North By Natascha Rivera • Published: 20 Jul 2026 • 13:49 • 1 minute read A new summer craft beer and food festival hits l'Albir. Photo Credit: l'Alfas del Pi Town Hall Residents and visitors in the l'Alfas del Pi…
An open letter to those who backed Scottish Rock and Roll Music Hall of Fame for CCA
You and a number of other well-known figures from Scottish rock and pop music are being reported as backing the proposal from the organisation ScotsRock to buy the former Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) building at 350 Sauchiehall Street in…
Assetmark Inc. Increases Stock Holdings in Warner Music Group Corp. $WMG
Assetmark Inc. increased its stake in shares of Warner Music Group Corp. (NASDAQ:WMG - Free Report) by 43.8% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 570,488 shares of the company's…
Amaal Mallik Reacts After Tanishk Bagchi Deletes Post Accusing YRF Over Saiyaara Royalty
Aneet Padda and Ahaan Panday's Saiyaara completed one year since it was released in theatres and controversy is already stirring once again. The movie marked a massive debut for the two lead stars, putting their names on the Bollywood map. However…
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