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Northern Ireland’s musical echoes: How traditional sounds are shaping the digital music economy
From Derry’s folk traditions to global streaming platforms, local melodies are finding a new home in modern audio production In the narrow streets of the Waterside and the pubs of the Cityside, Northern Ireland’s folk tunes and Celtic traditions...

Music and maracas bridge the generations with sing-song at Llangollen Eisteddfod
The musical dementia workshops on the Maes were organised by the arts loving Pendine Park care organisation who are major sponsors of the iconic festival where Wales meets the world.. The sessions were led by creative practitioner Emyr Gibson, a...

British & Irish Lions sweating over injured star ahead of first Test - as replacement jets out to Australia
Blair Kinghorn is in danger of missing the opening Lions Test against Australia The Scottish full-back, 28, is set to be replaced by Irishman Jamie Osborne By NIK SIMON Published: 12:18 EDT, 10 July 2025 | Updated: 12:19 EDT, 10 July 2025 Blair...

Music icon to play two huge Scottish shows as part of winter UK tour
A MUSIC legend is set to play two huge shows in Scotland later this year. Bob Dylan will take to the stage in Glasgow for the Rough and Rowdy Ways tour. 3 Bob Dylan will play two huge Scottish shows in Glasgow later this yearCredit: Getty 3 The...

Music acts performing at Emirates Old Trafford this summer revealed
Manchester Originals has revealed the line-up for The Hundred 2025, marking the 30-day countdown to the start of the tournament. The fifth instalment of the cricket tournament will commence on August 6, and will feature four match days. There will...

Stunning pictures as UB40 and Soul II Soul wow music lovers Mouth of the Tyne Festival
Reggae legends UB40 were joined by Soul II Soul at Tynemouth Priory on a sunny first evening of the annual Mouth of the Tyne Festival. The band - famed for tunes like Red, Red Wine - gave crowds at the tip of North Tyneside an evening to remember...

BATTERSEA PARK IN CONCERT ANNOUNCES BRAND NEW SHOWS FOR 2025
As part of Wandsworth’s London Borough of Culture 2025 celebrations, Battersea Park in Concert returns for another unmissable summer weekend of live music and community celebration. From 23rd – 25th August, this spectacular event will bring...

Bob Dylan announces strict concert rule all fans must follow - and it's caused uproar
Bob Dylan is set to return to the UK and Ireland later this year as part of his Rough and Rowdy Ways world tour - but fans hoping to capture the moment on their phones will be out of luck. The 84-year-old icon has confirmed a 13-show run, with...

Bob Dylan announces Belfast dates as part of 2025 UK and Ireland tour
This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Legendary songwriter and musician Bob Dylan has announced two Belfast dates as part of his upcoming 2025 UK and Ireland tour. The...
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Who Is Lena Dunham's Husband? All About British Musician Luis Felber (and How Their Relationship Inspired 'Too Much')
After relocating to London, Lena Dunham met and married the British musician Luis Felber. Felber was raised in England, Chile, and Peru, and goes by the moniker Attawalpa. The couple co-wrote and co-produced Dunham's new Netflix show, Too Much....

Justin Bieber Is Dropping A Surprise Album Today — And Hailey’s Response Is Priceless
THE RUNDOWN: Justin Bieber has surprised fans with the announcement of his first album in four years, Swag Bieber teased the release with posters throughout major cities Justin has shared the 20-song tracklist and cover art for the album, which...

Of Mice & Men Announce New Album, Release Single “Wake Up”
For the ninth time in their career, Of Mice & Men are slated to drop a full-length album later this year through Century Media Records. Another Miracle, as they’re calling it, is a new slab of music that fans who’ve seen the band live might have...

Justin Bieber teases his long-awaited seventh album
No details on when the album would drop were included. The Hollywood Reporter, which was first to report the album was nearing release, said it would arrive on streaming services Friday (Jul 11). Bieber, the two-time Grammy Award winning singer...

Sam Ryder hints at new 'frontier soul' genre on upcoming album
Sam Ryder claims that he has created the 'frontier soul' genre on his forthcoming second album as he launched Amazon Prime Day celebrations in London. By Joe Graber Friday, July 11, 2025 1:00 AM By Joe Graber Friday, July 11, 2025 1:00 AM Sam...

entertainment My Chemical Romance sparks speculation on new music with teasing clues on Instagram
My Chemical Romance (MCR) have sparked speculation they have new music on the way. The emo legends have posted a cryptic image that has fans going wild trying to figure out what it means. A picture depicting a stage light was captioned on the...

Glastonbury star PinkPantheress admits she was banned from all Sainsbury's in UK
PinkPantheress has opened up about a ban she received from Sainsbury's as a teenager, as she promotes her latest single, Illegal Up-and-coming pop sensation and Glastonbury darling PinkPantheress has disclosed that she's been barred from every...

Die Spitz announce new album Something to Consume
Die Spitz were born and raised in Austin, making a name for themselves through ferocious live shows that fall somewhere between punk, metal, and alt-rock. They just announced their debut album, Something to Consume, which was produced by Will Yip...

‘Too Much’s Meg Stalter On “Capturing The Essence” Of Lena Dunham’s Love Story & Being “Off-Putting” To British People
For Megan Stalter‘s first leading TV role, she hopped the pond to London for a modern twist on classic British romantic-comedies. Speaking to Deadline about Lena Dunham and husband Luis Felber’s Too Much, Season 1 of which is now available to...

Bob Dylan announces 2025 ‘Rough And Rowdy Ways’ UK and Ireland tour
Bob Dylan has announced a string of UK and Ireland dates for his ongoing ‘Rough And Rowdy Ways’ tour for November. The tour sprung from the legendary singer-songwriter’s 2020 studio album of the same name and has been running since November 2021....

Threats to the UK require strategic peacebuilding
TWO important government reviews were published in June: the Strategic Defence Review (SDR) and the National Security Strategy (NSS). Together, they make it clear that, in a context of far-reaching economic, political, and technological...