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Grassroots music fund launched in Oxford

Applications are now open for musicians, promoters and venues in Oxford to apply for part of a new grassroots music funding pot. Oxford City Council has agreed to invest £40,000 over the next two years to help live music events. It comes…

AI-generated music to be banned from ARIA charts

Australia's main music charts have announced a ban on AI-generated music to start this week. The Australian Recording Industry Association says wholly AI-generated tracks will not be eligible for the ARIA Charts, though recordings using AI in a…

Gary Barlow: Wine makes me feel as 'passionate' as music does

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for exclusive competitions, offers and theatre ticket deals I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Take That star Gary Barlow said he loves…

Is the music about to end? LIV Golf faces an uncertain future

WESTFIELD, Ind. -- The music is stubborn and relentless, moving clumsily from rap to country to pop. At the Club at Chatham Hills, where the beat reverberates throughout the housing complex that surrounds the golf course with sameness, LIV Golf…

Music made by AI to be banned from Aussie charts

Music generated wholly by artificial intelligence will be banned from Australia's pop charts from Friday, while songs assisted by AI will be subject to strict eligibility criteria. The move by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA)…

Bipin R. Pandit's Khumaar marks 20 years with a musical night

Bipin R. Pandit's Khumaar musical night will mark its 20th year with an anniversary edition on September 4 at Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Auditorium in Mumbai. The event, which has focused on Hindi music and emerging singers, has previously been held…

The underrated singer songwriter as famous for her celebrity boyfriends as her music

Nothing about Joni Mitchell has ever been conventional or easy. Born Roberta Joan Anderson in Fort Macleod, Alberta, Canada in 1943, she wanted to play the guitar as a youngster but her mother associated the instrument with country music and…

One of America's best music festivals is canceling its 2027 edition

News Bonnaroo grounds have been pummeled by severe weather the past two years, and organizers say it needs time to recover. Written by Gerrish Lopez Time Out Contributor, US After significant speculation in recent weeks, it's now official: Bonnaroo…

The 5 Best YouTube Music Alternatives You Can Find

If you already subscribe to YouTube Premium and also use YouTube Music, you know that the convenience of accessing this service usually comes at a price. That is because Google's music service usually locks lyrics behind a paywall, and the…

Binford Market brings neighbors together with local food, live music, and community spirit

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Every Saturday morning from May through September, neighbors gather at the corner of 65th Street and Binford Boulevard for more than fresh produce. The Binford Farmers Market has turned the Northview Church parking lot…

Sony Music Sues Kroger in Latest Lawsuit Over Songs on Social Media: 'Rampant Infringement'

Sony Music is suing Kroger over accusations that the supermarket giant used songs by Harry Styles, Mariah Carey, Miley Cyrus and SZA without permission in TikTok and Instagram posts. The case is the latest in a blitz of litigation from major labels…

Brits warned over ticket scam hell as music fans lose £150m to fraud

Music fans have been issued a stark warning over ticket scams after new research revealed Brits lost an estimated £150million to fraud in the last year. The Government and O2 have joined forces to urge gig-goers to 'Stop! Think Fraud' before…

Swiss Folk Music Boy Amazes TV Host Stefan Mross

A big moment for a young Swiss boy: Valentin (8) wowed host Stefan Mross and the audience on “Immer wieder sonntags”—and was rewarded with a standing ovation. Eight-year-old Valentin from Switzerland wowed the audience on…

Jessica Simpson Updates Her Fashion Line for Fall as She Returns to Music and a New Documentary

There's no shortage of '70s inspiration in Jessica Simpson's Walmart fashion line this fall. As summer comes to a close, the collection is making room for sweater tops, denim, faux-fur pieces and other seasonal staples, with prices starting at just…