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Music industry bodies pen open letter calling for consent for artists and songwriters before signing AI deals
Various music industry bodies from around the world have penned an open letter that calls for artists and songwriters to offer consent before going into any AI deals. READ MORE: Keir Starmer tells us about “protecting creativity” in…
This new country music cruise will include line dancing classes
Get your cowboy boots and hats ready, Marella Cruises is bringing its popular country music cruise back in 2027. Sailing aboard Marella Explorer, guests can expect a range of country themed activities including a barn dance bash, country-themed…
A Q&A With Patrice Beersingh Of Brand Caribe About Tourism, Culture, Cayman, Music Festivals And The Value Of The Local
Rooftop Vibes at ONE | GT in Grand Cayman I flew to Grand Cayman for the weekend and didn't go to the beach once. I should be ashamed to admit this. The island's feted Seven Mile Beach, after all, is as gloriously picture-perfect as they come. It's…
Waylon Jennings' son Shooter on rescuing his dad's music
Shooter Jennings is a singer, musician, and the producer of Grammy-award winning albums for Brandi Carlisle and Tanya Tucker. At Sunset Sound in Hollywood, where Dolly Parton, Fleetwood Mac and Prince all recorded, Jennings – who's made…
Juneteenth Festival on Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia shines light on music, history, healing
The sounds of drums, spoken word performances and celebration filled Germantown Avenue on Saturday for the 20th annual Philadelphia Juneteenth Festival. Held along the 6300 block of Germantown Avenue outside the Johnson House Historic Site, the…
Atlanta Beltline Fest brings World Cup excitement, music and culture to Pittsburgh Yards
As FIFA World Cup excitement spreads across metro Atlanta, hundreds of residents and visitors gathered at Pittsburgh Yards this weekend for the inaugural Atlanta Beltline Fest, a celebration blending global soccer culture with the city's local…
Musicians Pen Letter, Warning About AI Music Deals: 'Innovation Cannot Be Used to Override Artists' Rights'
On Monday (June 22) a worldwide coalition of artists, songwriters and managers' groups gathered together to release a letter aimed at record labels and publishers forming AI music licensing deals: “Stop the misuse of [our] rights in AI…
BBC forced to explain why loud joyous music was playing during Keir Starmer resignation
Keir Starmer confirmed he would step down as Prime Minister in a speech this morning The BBC has been forced to explain why it broadcast loud, joyous music during Sir Keir Starmer 's resignation speech this morning. The official European Union…
France bans alcohol from music festivals over 40C heatwave
A woman drinks an alcohol-free beer during the annual 'Fete de la Musique' in Paris France has banned alcohol at some events during a huge national music festival as temperatures climb towards 40C amid an intense heatwave. The annual Fête de…
Strange choral music heard during tearful Starmer's resignation speech explained
The world of British politics is often a loud and confusing place, full of desperate attention seekers willing to do anything to put themselves at the centre of the story, and the teary-eyed resignation of Sir Keir Starmer appeared to be no…
Busta Rhymes, Old Dominion to headline 2026 Confluence Music Festival
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The 40 best-dressed music fans at Parklife 2026 as festival goes out in style
The sun might have set on the longest day of the year and Heaton Park, but we're still thinking about Parklife 2026. Tens of thousands headed to the UK's largest metropolitan festival this weekend to see epic sets from the likes of Josh Baker…
Keith Spera: My late father was the original music man in our family
Near the end of his life, my dad said this to me for the first time: “I'm responsible for your career.” Our careers, like our personalities, were very different. He studied to be a Lutheran minister, switched to accounting and…
Halsey hits out at music critic Anthony Fantano after 'main character syndrome' critique of latest album that charted medical battle
Halsey has hit out at Anthony Fantano's critique about her latest album, ‘The Great Impersonator', after he said it was suffering from “main character syndrome”. READ MORE: Halsey – ‘The Great Impersonator'…
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