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Spalding High School's Chamber Choir, led by music teacher Richard Garbett, achieved an award-winning performance in their first virtual competition in the UK Schools Music Festival. The choir, comprised of 10 students aged 15 to 18, submitted their entry of "You Do Not Walk Alone" by
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Sir Brian May revealed that Queen were advised by Bob Geldof to "just play the hits" before their iconic Live Aid performance in 1985. The concert, which saw Queen perform six songs in front of an estimated 1.5 billion viewers, raised over $140m for famine relief and
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Aston Villa Football Club has unveiled a limited-edition merchandise collection to celebrate the legendary rocker and lifelong supporter Ozzy Osbourne ahead of his farewell concert at Villa Park. The "Back Home" collection features bespoke football shirts, jackets, scarves, and memorabilia, all inspired by Ozzy's career and
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Llangollen International Eisteddfod is hosting a special concert dedicated to the legendary film composer Hans Zimmer, performed by a 70-piece orchestra and narrated by acclaimed actor Mark Lewis Jones. The concert is set to take place on July 8th, marking the opening of the Eisteddfod, which runs from July 8-13,
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The Cadenza Contemporary Orchestra, a renowned ensemble, recently showcased its talent at the International Mugham Center in a concert program titled "Yaz v? Yay #2". Featuring compositions by winners of the "Call for Scores 3" and "Call for Scores 4" competitions, the event was
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A wave of big-name acts and festivals including Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras tour and Glastonbury drew a record 23.5 million music fans to the UK last year, generating a staggering £10 billion in spending across the economy. This figure includes £5.1 billion in direct spending by
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Weezer's sold-out gig at Halifax's Piece Hall was a testament to the band's enduring popularity, with a massive setlist that saw them play fan favorites like "Undone (The Sweater Song)" and "Island in the Sun". The night's set
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The annual summer music festival in Matteson, Illinois, is set to celebrate its largest Independence Day gathering in Cook County. Led by Mayor Sheila Chalmers-Currin, the event will launch with the "Concerts at The Hall" series, followed by the honoring of Chicago Hoops Legend Kendall Gill with the
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The 40th anniversary of Live Aid, a dual-venue benefit concert held on July 13, 1985, marks a pivotal moment in rock history. Organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, the event raised awareness and funds for the relief of the famine in Ethiopia, watched by an estimated 2 billion people
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Setting Sons, a local punk covers band, are reuniting after a two-year hiatus to play at the Dunbar Lifeboat Fete on July 12. The band, formed over 20 years ago, enjoyed a successful run supporting legendary punk bands like Stiff Little Fingers at Glasgow's Barrowlands. With a strong
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Forty years on from Live Aid, a new BBC series explores the extraordinary behind-the-scenes influence of rock stars Bob Geldof and Bono on global leaders since the landmark concert on July 13th, 1985. Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair credits Geldof with getting him to champion African debt relief, while
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The eighth day of the Rochester International Jazz Festival (RIJF) kicked off with a bright note, as the high school bands on Jazz Street performed to a small crowd, despite the rain. The festival's organizers did an excellent job pacing the performances, ensuring that each concert was engaging
