Sinfonia ‘may never play again’ – musicians
Members of a major orchestra have said they fear it will “never play again” after a ballet company announced it was considering merging with
Singer apologises after swearing on live TV during US anthem
A singer has apologised after swearing on live TV and “messing up” a performance of the US national anthem.Loomis prompted mockery on social media
Snow Patrol and Fatboy Slim to headline Latitude
Fatboy Slim and Snow Patrol have been revealed as the latest headliners for next year’s Latitude festival.They join music legend Sting for the 2025
Rising Punjabi star is living the dream with UK tour
When Tegi Pannu reflects on the thousands turning up to watch him perform on tour, he’s reminded of a quote his dad had framed
BBC warned by Met Police over Tim Westwood report
The Metropolitan Police has warned the BBC that parts of a report about Tim Westwood’s alleged misconduct may “interfere with justice” if published.The external
Marti Pellow: ‘I can’t get out of a building without singing that song’
Singer Marti Pellow has admitted that after 30 years, he doesn’t hate singing the song kept him at the top of the charts for
Grateful Dead co-founder Phil Lesh dies aged 84
Phil Lesh, bassist and co-founder of the US rock group The Grateful Dead, has died aged 84.The musician’s official Instagram account said he “passed
Disease: Why Lady Gaga’s comeback hits the spot
The pop star has returned with a bombastic new song, the first single from her upcoming sixth album, harking back to her origins. But
‘Music gives emergency workers a sense of belonging’
“So, I live a bit of a double life,” says Seb Valentine, whose day-to-day job and out-of-work passion couldn’t be more different.The detective sergeant
New music night promises ‘mini festival experience’
A new music night promising a “mini festival” experience within the space of a few hours will be launched at the end of the
‘Getting my song on FC 25 is a dream come true’
Teenage singer-songwriter Alex Spencer shares the same dream as many new artists, of one day headlining festivals alongside the biggest names in music.And while
Zayn Malik postpones US tour after ‘heartbreaking’ loss of Liam Payne
Zayn Malik has postponed the US leg of his upcoming tour after the “heartbreaking loss” of his former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne.Payne died,
‘I was a Directioner – a generation of fangirls are grieving’
As vigils are held across the world for Liam Payne, BBC journalist Bonnie McLaren – a Directioner from the very start – explains her
Why Katy Perry’s comeback has gone so wrong
She was one of the world’s biggest pop stars – but her new album has been plagued by controversy and failed singles. Here’s why
Niall Horan says Liam Payne’s death ‘doesn’t feel real’
Liam Payne’s former One Direction bandmate Niall Horan has said he is “absolutely devastated” by the “passing of his amazing friend”. Payne died on
Charli XCX’s Brat finally tops chart as James Blunt misses out
Charli XCX’s album Brat has finally topped the UK charts, after it was re-released as a remix album. Brat And It’s Completely Different But
One Direction star Liam Payne dies after balcony fall
Liam Payne, the former One Direction star, has died aged 31 in Argentina after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos
Ultravox instruments from Live Aid up for auction
Items from Ultravox’s Live Aid performance nearly 40 years ago are to be sold at auction.The bass guitar played by Chris Cross at the
Chris Brown concert shines spotlight on violence against women in South Africa
Chris Brown’s forthcoming concert in South Africa has led to renewed focus on the country’s shocking levels of violence against women, with campaigners saying
Coldplay album outsells the rest of the top 40 combined
Coldplay’s 10th album, Moon Music, has charted at number one in the UK, selling more copies than the rest of the Top 40 combined.The