Yellow Days announces 2024 UK, Europe, and North American tour
Yellow Days, a.k.a George van den Broek, is all set to embark on a grand international tour from April to July 2024. This marks his much-anticipated...
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Björk, Avelino and RAYE among 2023 AIM Award winners
Avelino was the biggest winner at the 2023 AIM Independent Music Awards last night, with Björk and Wet Leg also taking home silverware.
Cineworld goes into administration but screens stay open
Cineworld is to file for administration, slashing its $5bn debt while keeping cinemas open. Experts predict a leaner post-restructuring operation amid streaming competition.
Split Decision review | Dave and Central Cee spar with aplomb in heavyweight matchup
★★★★☆
Dave and Central Cee’s surprise collaborative EP Split Decision demonstrates the pair’s penmanship, with puns on cars, clothes, women and footballers seamlessly interspersed with an impressive blend of swagger and introspection.
KISS cancel first show of UK farewell tour
KISS have cancelled the first show on the UK leg of their 'End Of The Road' world tour, citing "logistical problems."
The Compo Face | A look at the British stories that really matter
There is a new journalistic form sweeping across Britain. It is known simply as the “Compo Face”, and it's equally horrendous as it is glorious.
Aardman head warns animation production could be forced to leave the UK
The head of the Oscar-winning British animation studio Aardman has warned that British children’s television production will have to move overseas d...
Number of UK nightclubs now a third smaller since start of the pandemic
The number of UK nightclubs has declined by almost a third since before the pandemic, according to a new report.
Demi Lovato poster banned in UK for being 'offensive to Christians'
A poster of Demi Lovato, lying on a crucifix in a bondage-style outfit, has been banned by the UK’s advertising watchdog for causing offence to Christians.
New Anti-Money Laundering videos to help art dealers 'navigate red tape'
Three British arts organisations have commissioned a series of anti-money laundering training videos, aimed at helping UK art dealers “navigate red tape” and avoid penalties.
Black Friday | Nine independent UK record stores to support in the sales instead
The noise for Black Friday tends to be centred around huge online retailers, who in reality need no further assistance. Instead, we want to highlight some of the brilliant independent record stores around the UK. The kind of outlets that could really use your support…
Music venues need help with energy bills to prevent closure, says UK Music chief
UK Music Chief Executive Jamie Njoku-Goodwin has said that music venues, studios and other music businesses face closure without swift action to help with rising energy bills.
Finn Foxell: ‘I hope to kick the door down and become a quintessential British artist’
Finn Foxell has cemented a solid underground status, as part of the Elevation/Meditation collective, and with his signature baritone rap. But with a new track, ‘Leaders’, out now, and more releases set to drop, he’s taking a shift in musical direction.
Gender disparities in UK music industry highlighted through first-of-its-kind report
Gender disparities within the music industry is nothing new, especially within dance music. But a new report out today has revealed just how stark the gender imbalance is.
Lionesses’ win over Germany watched by a record 17.4 million
England’s triumph in the Euro 2022 final became the most-watched women’s football game in UK television history, having been watched by a peak audience of 17.4 million people.
The UK will now host Eurovision next year
The Eurovision Song Contest will take place in the UK next year, it’s been confirmed – with the search for which city will host it now underway.
Booking of UK acts at European music festivals falls by 45 per cent
The number of UK acts being booked at festivals in the EU has fallen by 45%, figures released today have shown.
British music exports reach new record high, on course to hit £1 billion
The value of British recorded music exports grew by almost 14% last year, bringing in around £590.8 million – the highest annual figure since records began.
British TV dramas could be affected by union dispute
The production of some British TV dramas could soon be shelved due to a trade union dispute between two key organisations in the sector.
Why UK music is concerned by Government’s ‘dangerous’ new A.I. laws
Amidst all the commotion of yet another Tory leadership contest, believe it or not, there are still some pieces of legislation making progress.
The true story that inspired new play about ‘Britain’s nuclear cover-up’
A groundbreaking new play investigates the moral injury suffered by Brits involved in Britain's early nuclear experiments.
Two-thirds of most successful UK albums came from outside London last year
A new report has found that two-thirds of the most successful 300 albums in the past year have come from artists who hail from outside London.
'There’s much more to them than just ruins' - Britain's stunning castles captured by drone
Joe D'Ambra's nearly photographed every castle in the UK, dramatising the isolated monuments in brilliant fashion.
Ed Sheeran was UK's most played artist of 2021
Ed Sheeran was the most-played artist in the UK in 2021, making it the fourth time in five years that that singer has claimed the crown.
Birch Arising Festival review | Fun-for-all-ages festival makes a promising debut
★★★★☆
Are you a parent who still wants to go to festivals? This quaint new festival in Hertfordshire might be the perfect event for you – and for non-parents, too.
Kate Bush’s ‘Running Up That Hill’ reaches UK No.1, 37 years after release
Kate Bush’s track ‘Running Up That Hill’ has reached the summit of the UK charts – a remarkable 37 years since it was released – thanks to Stranger Things and a recent rule change.
One million music subscriptions cancelled due to cost-of-living crisis
Over one million Brits having cancelled their subscriptions to music streaming services amidst the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
Kenny Allstar: ‘I want to leave this earth with my head on the Mount Rushmore of UK rap’
We speak to DJ, BBC Radio 1Xtra and Mad About Bars host Kenny Allstar about his journey into the scene, Jamal Edwards and his legacy.
What Winning the UK City of Culture Will Do for Bradford
Bradford has been crowned the UK City of Culture after seeing off competition from County Durham, Wrexham and Southampton. Now what?
Ranking the UK’s last-placed Eurovision entries
No, this isn’t a joke: the UK has come second in the Eurovision Song Contest. As a reminder of just how far we’ve come, here’s a ranking of our last-placed Eurovision entries.