Louis Tomlinson 'Shades' Harry Styles in Album Rivalry
Louis Tomlinson's social media post fuels speculation of a dig at Harry Styles as both release music on the same day, igniting fan debates and revisiting One Direction history.
Category : Music Concerts
National Gallery Hosts First Late-Night Party with Bimini
London's National Gallery will host its inaugural after-hours party on February 5, 2026, featuring Drag Race UK star Bimini and DJ Mia Lily. Tickets are £5, with proceeds supporting the gallery.
BTS London 2026 Tour: Dates, Tickets & Prices
K-pop superstars BTS will perform two concerts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in July 2026 as part of their massive 70+ date world tour. Presale and general ticket sales begin this week.
Harry Styles London Listening Party for New Single Aperture
Harry Styles invites London fans to an exclusive listening party for his new single Aperture ahead of its release, part of a global event across 11 cities.
Free Activate Immersive Gaming in London This Weekend
Londoners can enjoy Activate's immersive competitive socialising experience for free on January 24-25 at three new venues in Oxford Street, Vauxhall, and Westfield White City.
All Time Low Tickets Drop to £55 for O2 Arena
Pop punk band All Time Low's UK arena tour begins this week, with last-minute tickets for their London O2 Arena gig available from £55 via resale platforms.
Strictly Tour at O2 Arena for Three Nights
The Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour arrives at London's O2 Arena in February 2026, featuring celebrities, pros, judges, and special guest Layton Williams.
Overmono Headline London Festival with Free Local Tickets
Electronic duo Overmono announced as first act for South London's Labyrinth on the Thames festival in August 2026, offering free tickets to nearby residents.
Mon Rovîa's Journey from War to Music Fame
Mon Rovîa, born Janjay Lowe, discusses his debut album Bloodline, exploring his fractured identity and survivor's guilt after escaping Liberia's civil war.
Readers Defend Leonard Cohen's Live Album Omission
Guardian readers respond to Alexis Petridis's live albums list, highlighting Leonard Cohen's 2009 Live in London recording from his 2008 O2 Arena performance as a notable exclusion.
Ella Baron Cartoon on Starmer and Trump Social Media Ban
A new cartoon by Ella Baron in The Guardian critiques Keir Starmer and Donald Trump's social media policies, highlighting political tensions and free speech debates.
Met Opera Announces Layoffs and Pay Cuts
New York's Metropolitan Opera has announced significant cost-cutting measures including layoffs, salary reductions, and programming cuts as it faces financial challenges.
UK Grassroots Music Venues Stabilise Post-Pandemic
UK grassroots music venues experienced their lowest annual decline since 2018, with only nine net closures in 2025, though over half reported no profit and employment dropped significantly.
Grassroots Music Venues: Hope and Hurdles in 2025
UK grassroots music venues see a tentative recovery with increased audiences and fewer closures, but financial struggles and job losses threaten the sector's future talent pipeline.
Punk Ethnography Fights Caucasus Cultural Erasure
Ored Recordings documents endangered Circassian music through punk ethnography, resisting Russian imperialism. Founders now work from Germany after leaving Russia post-Ukraine invasion.
Hilary Duff stuns London in iconic comeback show
Hilary Duff sent London into a frenzy with her first live show in over a decade. Relive the noughties nostalgia and see the fan reaction ahead of her new album. Follow for more culture news.
Hilary Duff's First Live Show in 18 Years Wows London
Hilary Duff's triumphant return to the stage at London's Shepherd’s Bush Empire after 18 years was a night of pure, escapist joy. Fans from across the globe sang every word. Read our full review.
Viagogo issues refund after concert postponed over singer's visa
A reader gets a £300 refund from Viagogo after a Falling in Reverse UK tour was postponed because the lead singer, with a US prison record, was denied a visa. The Money blog intervened.
Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst dies aged 71
Rob Hirst, the powerhouse drummer and founding member of Australian rock legends Midnight Oil, has passed away. Remembered as a 'born showman' and a driving force behind the band's iconic sound and activism.
Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst dies aged 70
Rob Hirst, founding member and drummer of Australian rock legends Midnight Oil, has died at 70 following a three-year fight with pancreatic cancer. Discover his legacy and the band's tribute.
MIO: Memories In Orbit Review - 7/10
Our review of MIO: Memories In Orbit, the new indie Metroidvania Soulslike. Stunning visuals can't mask frustrating difficulty and flawed mechanics in this Hollow Knight-inspired space adventure.
Guardian classical critic Andrew Clements dies aged 75
Andrew Clements, the Guardian's chief classical music critic for over 30 years, has died. Renowned for his integrity, he championed new music and famously called Brian Wilson's God Only Knows the perfect pop song.
All Time Low O2 Arena: Set Times & Details for London
All Time Low brings their Everyone's Talking Tour to London's O2 Arena on January 24. Find door times, expected stage schedule, and essential info for the gig.
Lily Allen's 2026 scare after HGV runs her off road
Singer Lily Allen shares a frightening start to 2026 after an HGV incident. She updates fans on the car damage and reflects on her life, amid ongoing success of her 'West End Girl' album and tour.
Suno's AI Music: Future Format or Industry Executioner?
Suno, the AI music firm valued at $2.45bn, is at the centre of a fierce debate. Is it democratising creativity or flooding the market with AI slop? We explore the lawsuits, the deals, and the future of music.
Springsteen Condemns Trump ICE Crackdown as 'Gestapo Tactics'
Rock legend Bruce Springsteen denounced Trump's ICE operations as 'Gestapo tactics' during a New Jersey concert, dedicating a song to a woman killed in Minneapolis. Read his powerful political statement.
GBSR Duo perform Feldman's 4.5-hour masterpiece in London
The GBSR Duo delivered a rare, unforgettable performance of Morton Feldman's monumental 'For Philip Guston' at Kings Place, London. Discover how this 4.5-hour minimalist work challenged and rewarded deep listening.
Take That Netflix Doc Drops Unseen Footage, Fans Go Wild
Netflix's new three-part Take That documentary, out Jan 27, features exclusive unseen footage and raw interviews revealing the band's internal pressures and dramatic split.
Dolly Parton's 80th birthday cements her philanthropic legacy
As Dolly Parton turns 80, her latest charitable act—a reimagined song for paediatric cancer research—spotlights a six-decade legacy of giving, from the Imagination Library to disaster relief, proving her true wealth is in generosity.
Phibbs cello concerto premiere at BBCSO Barbican concert
Joseph Phibbs's new cello concerto, premiered by Guy Johnston, provided musical cohesion for the BBC Symphony Orchestra under Clemens Schuldt at the Barbican. Read our full review.
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