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Gareth Gates will perform at the London Parade 2027 on New Year's Day

Ad Feature Gareth Gates and Bay City Rollers to headline London Parade 2027

The project is open worldwide with no restrictions on nationality or age

Ad Feature Chinese-language adapted song surpasses 2 billion streams

The AI-accelerator aims to give artists the support that a startup accelerator gives founders

Ad Feature CITY JAM founder launches AI music accelerator

CITY JAM founder, Pat Villaceran, set out the plan

Ad Feature CITY JAM launches INDUSTRY.AIFF to get signed artists release-ready

Victory Youth Group's Mega Help event filled Finsbury Park's Rainbow Theatre with live music, testimony and support for young people

Ad Feature More than 1,000 young people attend battle of the bands event

'The Team' is an original track by Central Cee and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar

Ad Feature Coca-Cola teams up with Central Cee for Premier League song

National Rail also worked with DJ Pete Tong MBE for the launch

National Rail develops song to optimise music discovery skills

The coach operator teamed up with The Traitors star Stephen Libby

David Beckham is the most stylish man of the moment

Waking up and hearing music already drifting across the campsite was voted amongst the favourite moments.

Festivalgoers have revealed the moments they look forward to most

44 per cent said general background noise causes them to lose concentration.

Two thirds of Gen Z office workers can’t work without headphones on

The Maccabees have announced several outdoor shows to take place in the UK next summer.

The Maccabees announce UK outdoor shows for 2026

Forbidden Forest returns in 2026 with a sensational first wave of acts already announced - alongside the impressive Arcadia Spider.

Forbidden Forest announces their first wave of acts for 2026 festival

FKA Twigs is one of the few new album releases set to take place this week - but who else is joining her?

What albums are dropping on New Music Friday this week?

Dua Lipa is among the names urging the UK government to honour their manifesto promise of cracking down on ticket touts.

UK musicians urge Government to honour ticket touting crackdown

Lily Allen to perform West End Girl in full as at Mighty Hoopla 2026

Looking for your Glastonbury alternative in 2026? Check out our ongoing guide to some of the biggest festivals still taking place, or debuting, in the new year.

Your 2026 UK Music Festival guide - what's on instead of Glastonbury?
No Glastonbury? No problem! Here are some of the biggest music festivals still taking place in the UK in 2026.
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Here are 15 musicians who either performed, or in some cases released, under an alter-egos - including Jarvis Cocker.

15 alter egos of famous musicians - how many did you spot initially?

Has Soulfly's 2000 album, Primitive, held up 25 years later, or have the critiques of it being over-collaborated and "too" commercial made it age like milk?

Does Soulfly's 2000 album, Primitive, still hold in 25 years later?

They were the home to many of metal's biggest success stories of the late '90s and early '00s, but whatever did happen to Roadrunner Records come recent years?

Whatever happened to metal powerhouse, Roadrunner Records?

A change to Billboard's Recurrent Rule has seen a purge of some of the chart's biggest hits, including Lady Gaga, Teddy Swims and more.

What is Billboard's new ruling, and how will it affect musicians?

13 films that had great soundtracks... and that's about it, according to reviewers.

13 terrible films that somehow had incredible soundtracks

Who is set to grace our screens and our ears on the next episode of Later... with Jools Holland this week?

Later... with Jools Holland confirms the line-up for this week

Tom Grennan is set to return to the road with a series of UK concerts in 2026

Tom Grennan set to tour the UK in 2026 - dates and tickets

Inspiral Carpets are heading back on the road this winter, with the Madchester group providing a soundtrack to keep you warm over November and December.

Inspiral Carpets hit the road this winter - full list of dates

Could fans of Sex Pistols see the group recording new material with Frank Carter shortly?

Could we see a new Sex Pistols album with Frank Carter shortly?

Who are your last-minute favourites ahead of this evening's Mercury Prize ceremony, taking place in Newcastle - the first time the event has left London since starting in 1992?

Who are the favourites to win the Mercury Prize this evening?

Who are the current favourites to be a headliner at next year's Reading and Leeds Festivals, in the run up to Christmas this year?

The latest odds on your Reading and Leeds headliners in 2026
Who are the current favourites to be a headliner at next year's Reading and Leeds Festivals, in the run up to Christmas this year?
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Has The Life of a Showgirl dominated streaming charts this week, or has another musician managed to break Taylor Swift's hold on the UK charts midweek?

What's topped the Spotify and Apple Music charts so far this week?

Struggling for that pick-me-up the moment the clocks go backwards in 2025? Perhaps try ordering your next playlist for the Autumn months with the following acts to pick up your spirits?

The best songs to beat the Daylight Savings blues in 2025

Taylor Swift has announced a new six-part docuseries on the final days of her Era’s tour, set to air on Disney+ in December.

Taylor Swift announces six-part docuseries, The End of an Era

How much would it cost Swifties to collect all the variants currently on offer of The Life of a Showgirl - as of writing, given the speed they're being issued?

The startling cost of buying all of Taylor Swift's album variants

Reports have emerged that MTV are set to close down five of their channels available on UK television by the end of 2025.

MTV to cull all five UK channels by the end of 2025

Are Oasis hinting at a tour announcement this November, or could the roman numerals Liam Gallagher tweeted mean something completely different?

Liam Gallagher tweets cryptic Oasis clue - what it could mean

What time is PinkPantheress' new album, Fancy Some More? released this week - and is it just a streaming title only?

The exact time PinkPantheress' new album is out on Spotify

My Chemical Romance have now added two additional UK tour destinations and additional London shows for the 2026 expedition

My Chemical Romance add more UK dates for 2026 world tour

As Autumn arrives, why are the likes of Charli XCX and Billie Eilish making way for more 'introspective, sombre' works by Bon Iver, Nick Drake and more?

Why do our listening habits change with the Autumn Equinox?

What happened when journalist Benjamin Jackson tried his hand at getting Lewis Capaldi tickets the moment they went on sale - and did he have any trouble with the ticket agencies?

I queued up for Lewis Capaldi tickets - and it wasn't what I expected

RAYE was nominated for the award in 2023, losing to Ezra Collective, but still benefited from the attention the shortlisting of her album gave her.

What is the 'Mercury Bump' and who are this year's favourites?

What hold music are people happy to sit through when making those all-important phone calls - and what music causes nothing but headaches and aggravation while on hold?

What scientifically is the least annoying hold music to sit through?

With Justin Bieber reportedly earning "north of $10 million" for his two headline performances at Coachella 2026, how much have other artists reportedly been paid for their sets at the festival?

How much Coachella artists could be paid as Bieber to earn 'over $10m'

Foo Fighters fans think that the band are about to announce a world tour, thanks to an AI-generated video featuring the band appearing on YouTube overnight.

Foo Fighters tease new tour with 'goofy' AI-produced video

City dwellers spend 10 minutes longer outside than those in suburban areas

City dwellers spend longer outside than those who live in villages

Busted's James Bourne has regrettably had to cancel his plans to join the Busted VS McFly tour due to health issues, a statement read.

Busted member pulls out of tour a day before its first performance

Patsy Kensit offers advice for how to erase your ex from your life

Brits spend almost six days a year regretting life choices

Radisson RED is located on the banks of the Clyde near the Hydro.

Radisson RED: This hotel is the perfect spot for music lovers

With 'Stankonia' turning 25 this year, we look at 15 artists who have been influenced by the iconic hip-hop album - from Kendrick Lamar to Janelle Monae.

15 musicians influenced by OutKast's classic album, Stankonia

Pete Doherty and Babyshambles are once again hitting the road, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album, Down in Albion.

Babyshambles announce 10 date tour of the UK later this year

From the catch-all term that addressed rock fans to the retort those people would receive: were you called or part of one of these subcultures in school during the '90s?

Goffik, Trendy, Raver: the musical subcultures 90s kids will remember

After a huge run at the London Palladium in 2024, Barry Manilow is set to say one last goodbye to the UK with six arena shows throughout June 2026.

Barry Manilow to return to the UK in 2026 - dates and tickets

No Limit Records' influence far extends just the hip-hop community, as Master P looked to provide an equitable means for artists to make a living from their music.

How big an influence was hip-hop label No Limit Records?

As MTV closes their UK productions and instead focuses on global shows, we look back at 13 household names who got their breaks presenting on the network.

13 MTV UK hosts who became household names, as local productions end

Jessie J has announced a postponement of her upcoming UK dates as she is scheduled for a second surgery due to take place in the middle of her tour.

Jessie J announces revised UK tour dates ahead of second surgery

What records have sold for an incredible amount through online marketplace Discogs in August?

The 15 most valuable records that could land you a small fortune

Roni Size is just one of over 90 acts confirmed for 2026's Hospitality Weekender at Butlins in Bognor Regis

90 stunning acts announced for Hospitality Weekender 2026

Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar are among the top names that could equal or break records at this MTV Video Music Awards 2025 this weekend.

16 artists who could tie or break records at the MTV VMAs 2025

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