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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…
President Connolly opens Belfast Fleadh celebrating 'universality' of music
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 is a celebration of the “universality” of music, Irish President Catherine Connolly has said at its opening ceremony. Northern Ireland's First Minister Michelle O'Neill told the hundreds gathered…
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…
Gary Lightbody praises Belfast's thriving music scene as Fleadh gets underway
Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody has spoken about the growth of the music culture in Belfast as thousands of people are set to visit the city this week for the Fleadh. Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann – the world's biggest celebration of…
Why Noah Kahan Will 'Never Really Get Tired' of Writing Music About New England
Watch: Noah Kahan Reveals He Goes Full “Hannah Montana Mode” to Stay Grounded Noah Kahan never has to worry about feeling homesick. Should a yearning for his New England roots arise, all he has to do is turn to his own setlist.
Trueno & Milo J Close LAMC 2026 at New York's SummerStage & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music
From career milestones to new releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here's what happened in the Latin music world this week — LAMC (Latin Alternative…
DCU graduates launch game-changing, new booking system for booking live music
A new Irish booking system is aiming to overhaul how pubs, venues and hotels book live music acts. CeolConnect was born out of frustration, as one of its founders, Eoghan Matthews, is a musician who struggled with the booking process as a working…
Inside Mr Tumble's life from chart-topping music connections to co-star love
Children's TV star Justin Fletcher is probably better known for his iconic TV character Mr Tumbles. The character is extremely popular with young audiences, with his tours across the country often selling out. Having first shot onto our screens on…
Music icon 'not expecting honour' from Andy Burnham as he makes outrageous joke
With the “King of the North” on his throne in Albert Square, we've officially entered the Age of Manchester. And who better to elaborate than the city's original High Priest, Shaun Ryder from the Happy Mondays? Only – as Shaun…
Emergency services swarm major UK music festival after death of girl, 17
Emergency services have swarmed a popular UK music festival as a teenage girl has tragically lost her life at the site in Cumbria. Calls were made at 2:13am this morning (August 2) of the girl suffering a medical episode at the Kendal Calling…
If I didn't like 'Matilda' and 'School of Rock', but normally do love musicals, will I like Paddington?!
Please or to access all these features Join the discussion and chat with other Mumsnetters about everyday life, relationships and parenting. MarshaMarshaMarsha · Today 12:42 I love most musicals but these are two exceptions I can think of.
Travis Kelce 'eyeing country music career' after marriage to Taylor Swift
Travis Kelce is reportedly eyeing a career shift Travis Kelce is reportedly considering a move into country music following his surprise performance at his wedding to Taylor Swift. The NFL star's appearance onstage during the couple's Madison…
'Cats,' 'Phantom' and 'Les Miz' musicals briefly reunite in New York
Three musicals that once ruled Broadway are briefly sharing New York again, though none has returned in its original form. Since “Les Misérables: The Arena Concert Spectacular” opened at Radio City Music Hall on July 23, it has…
President Connolly opens Belfast Fleadh celebrating 'universality' of music
Northern Ireland's First Minister Michelle O'Neill told the hundreds gathered outside City Hall that the Fleadh is for all “who calls this place home”, while deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly said “culture need not…
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…
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