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From Beijing to backwaters? Why China's live music boom is spreading
Dianjiang, a small county tucked away in southwestern China's Chongqing, was transformed into a bustling live music hub in April as fans flocked to a concert headlined by Mandopop stars, including Jeff Chang. Such scenes are no longer unusual. Once…
The Rolling Stones hint at new music in cryptic Instagram post
The Rolling Stones have released a cryptic Instagram post, hinting at the possible release of new music. The rock group shared a 13-second video to their 4.2 million fans on Friday, featuring their signature tongue and lips logo over a moving…
Tom Grennan shares 'importance' of accessible pricing for live music
Tom Grennan has made it his mission to keep tickets for his concerts as low as possible. In recent years, fans have paid hundreds of pounds for tickets at the top of arenas and stadiums, but Tom isn't prepared to allow it. Last year, the Government…
Sunderland music venues 'need maximum protection' from new housing
Evie Lake North East and Cumbria An MP has called for greater protections for music venues against new housing developments. Sunderland's Lewis Atkinson, of Labour, said the responsibility to 'manage any noise issues has to sit solely with the new…
A converted church in rural Pennsylvania is becoming an incubator for Amish roots music
Conrad Fisher's musical journey has taken him from an Amish country upbringing in Pennsylvania to Nashville and back. These days, the singer-songwriter has been making videos and recordings of musicians with Amish and Mennonite roots —…
From a cockatoo's music taste to a hungry moggie - your pet queries answered
HE is on a mission to help our pets . . . and is here to answer YOUR questions. Sean, who is the head vet at tailored pet food firm tails.com, has helped with owners' queries for ten years. He says: “If your pet…
SNL Returns Tonight with Host/Musical Guest Olivia Rodrigo: Preview
Posted in: NBC, Peacock, TV | Tagged: saturday night live, snl SNL returns with host/musical guest Olivia Rodrigo. Here's a look at tonight's show, Rodrigo's previous appearances, and much more. NBC's Saturday Night Live is back tonight, with the…
After 35 years of music shapeshifting, Beck embraces his orchestral era
Beck Hansen, better known as mononymous musical chameleon Beck, has always been interested in symphonic work. 'I was going to see orchestras from a young age,' he says. 'I was that kid who'd get the student ticket and go in the cheap seats.' It…
Post Malone Cancels First 3 Weeks of His Tour Due to Unfinished Music
Watch: Post Malone Shares Rare Update on His 3-Year-Old Daughter With Ex-Fiancée Jamie Park Post Malone isn't leaving fans in the dust, but they may have to wait a little longer to see him in concert. The 'Sunflower' singer announced he's…
Beloved UK pub suddenly closes - 'best live music in the country'
An award-winning pub and live music venue has announced its shock closure An award-winning pub and live music venue has announced its shock closure. The Monarch Bar on James Street in Dunfermline, Scotland, had remained shut for at least a week…
Kim Kardashian's Daughter North West Goes Full Gothic in Her Music Video Debut
Over the past year, Kim Kardashian's daughter North West has fully embraced her edgy style, donning controversial piercings and gothic looks (even at her worrying Coachella appearance). And now, she's gone full gothic for her music video debut.
'It's been really humbling' - Hull singer on people's response to his music
A Hull singer who writes and records music when he is not working full-time for a finance company was thrilled by the response to his last track. Graham Duffill, who records as Mandatory Volunteers, accompanied “a light in the noir”…
This Vampire Musical Is My Favorite New Show on Broadway-It's Scary Good
New York City theater is on fire right now. Whether we're talking about Broadway offerings like the fabulous new revival of The Rocky Horror Show or the award-winning Just in Time, or lesser-known (but equally as good) Off-Broadway options like…
Big Sheffield summer music festival issues major update
A major Sheffield music festival has made a big announcement for this summer's event. Rock ‘n' Roll Circus has announced new charity partnerships for its 2026 events in Sheffield and Norwich. They will be working with two leading…
Reginae Carter: Atlanta Schools Rejected Me Over Lil Wayne's Music
Growing up as the daughter of a hip-hop legend isn't always as glamorous as it looks. On a recent episode of her podcast, Heir Time, Reginae Carter got incredibly honest about the hurdles she faced while trying to get an education in Atlanta.
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