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WOMAD Festival moves to new Wiltshire site

The iconic world music festival WOMAD, co-founded by Peter Gabriel, is relocating to a stunning new site in Wiltshire's countryside, promising an enhanced experience for 2025.

Florence + Machine's 'Everybody Scream' Review

Florence Welch returns with her most ambitious work yet - 'Everybody Scream' masterfully balances raw emotional intensity with moments of profound tranquillity in a career-defining album.

Parker hits back at Arsenal critics defending Arteta

Former England midfielder Scott Parker has launched a passionate defence of Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, hitting back at recent criticism and praising the Spaniard's transformative impact at the Emirates.

Mavis Staples at 85: 75 Years of Gospel and Civil Rights

Gospel and civil rights icon Mavis Staples reflects on her extraordinary 75-year career, her friendship with Prince, marching with Martin Luther King, and why she still brings light through music in dark times.

HMV Expands Vinyl Stores Across UK & Ireland

The legendary music chain HMV is making a triumphant return to the high street, announcing ambitious expansion plans that will bring new vinyl-focused stores to key locations across the UK and Ireland throughout 2024.

Five's UK Tour Opens in Cardiff: Setlist Revealed

The iconic band Five delivered an unforgettable night of 90s nostalgia in Cardiff, performing all their greatest hits including 'Keep On Movin'' and 'Everybody Get Up' in their explosive tour opener.

Louisiana Governor Clashes with LSU Coach Over Team Performance

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry launches extraordinary public criticism of LSU football coach Brian Kelly, demanding immediate improvement after disappointing season start. Political pressure mounts on high-profile college sports programme.

Julius Eastman's radical genius reborn at Barbican

Experience the powerful revival of forgotten composer Julius Eastman's visionary work, brought to life by bass-baritone Davóne Tines in a landmark Barbican performance that's rewriting musical history.

Little Simz headlines Cross The Tracks 2024

Grammy-winning North London artist Little Simz announced as headline act for Cross The Tracks 2024 festival in Brockwell Park, featuring jazz, soul, funk and electronic music.

Sabrina Carpenter's Espresso Perks Up UK Charts

Sabrina Carpenter's addictive hit 'Espresso' is brewing up a storm, climbing to number 2 in the UK's Official Chart midweek update, while Dua Lipa's 'Radical Optimism' maintains its reign at number 1.

Juana Molina: Why I Hate Being Solemn

Experimental music pioneer Juana Molina opens up about her creative process, rejecting seriousness in art, and her surprising journey from comedy star to musical innovator in this candid conversation.

Relay: Riz Ahmed's chilling surveillance thriller

Justin Piasecki's gripping surveillance thriller 'Relay' starring Riz Ahmed delivers a terrifyingly plausible vision of corporate control that will haunt you long after the credits roll.

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