County councils
A proposal for an anaerobic digestion plant at Sprucely Farm in Durham has sparked concerns over smell and increased traffic, prompting over 800 residents and business owners to object. The plant, set to process 76,000 tonnes of organic material annually, would supply methane gas to 18,000 homes and
International cooperation
The Cape Town International Jazz Festival returns in March 2026, marking the beginning of a new era under the leadership of festival head Shaakirah Adams. The festival is evolving into a year-long platform that celebrates music, fosters talent, and drives lasting social and economic impact. The revamped CTIJF will present
Concerts
The 14th Gabala International Music Festival, initiated and organized by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, has officially kicked off in Baku, Azerbaijan, on July 24. The beloved festival, now in its 14th year, is held in honor of the 140th anniversary of the great composer Uzeyir Hajibeyli. The event will bring
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This summer, Toronto's concert lineup promises to deliver some of the biggest names in the music industry. With the highly-anticipated VELD Music Festival kicking off the month of August, followed by a slew of other notable shows, including Oasis' long-awaited return and The Weeknd's two-night
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Prince William and Princess Kate have been enjoying music behind closed doors, as revealed by BBC radio DJ Scott Mills, who shared a story of the Royal couple attending a music festival in Bangor, North Wales in 2010 incognito. The Prince and Princess of Wales, known for their love of
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Over 200 children aged eight to 18 from several schools in Barnet gathered at the Arts Depot centre in North Finchley for the second annual Youth Fest music festival. The event, organized by Brass Bands England, featured a mix of workshops and performances, giving the young musicians a chance to
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Italian authorities canceled a concert at a festival in Italy that was set to feature conductor Valery Gergiev, who has been a vocal supporter of Russian President Vladimir Putin, amid concerns about his participation being seen as an endorsement of Russia. The cancellation comes as Europe seeks to maintain unity
Singers
Nottingham's own Jake Bugg is returning to the city's biggest annual music festival, Splendour, after a 12-year absence. As part of a packed line-up featuring Bloc Party and Kaiser Chiefs, Bugg will take to the main stage in Wollaton Park, where he last performed in 2013
Singers
Graeme Kerphas, a Central Australian artist, said Mulga Bore Hard Rock's new single is a testament to their connection with the land. "They're able to take that connection they have with the land and their families and turn it into something really powerful, really meaningful,
Singers
The Rosemarie Barnard Chorus Cup is a new singing competition that will take place at The Three Tuns pub in Bungay as part of the town's folk festival. The event aims to encourage people to sing for their health and mental well-being, with local singer Rosemarie Barnard, who
Concerts
At the Lollapalooza music festival in Berlin, BTS member J-Hope delivered a masterful 90-minute performance, blending songs from BTS and his solo albums to captivate the audience. With hits like "What If...", "Pandora's Box", and "Sweet Dreams" from his solo albums, alongside
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Top5, a Toronto-based rapper and close friend of Drake, was stabbed in a gang-led attack in North London following his friend's concert at the Wireless Festival. A video of the violence shows a group of around a dozen thugs surrounding Hassan Ali's car and assaulting him.
