Culture news Creators demand EU 'meaningfully implement' AI Act Artists and rights holders organisations have sent an open letter to the EU Commission following the adoption of this year's AI Act. 31/10/2024
Culture news Radiohead's Thom Yorke walks off stage over Gaza heckler Radiohead singer Thom Yorke stormed off stage at a concert in Melbourne after a fan shouted criticism of the musician’s position on Gaza. 31/10/2024
Culture news Meet DJ AG: The TikTok DJ turning London’s streets into a viral stage DJ AG, aka Ashley Gordon, has captured millions on TikTok with his outdoor DJ sets, inviting passers-by and grassroots artists to perform live. From Skepta to kids with their grandmas, everyone’s welcome to join the livestream party. 31/10/2024
Culture news Buena Vista Social Club legend Manuel “Guajiro” Mirabal dies aged 91 Mirabal was one of the last survivors of this legendary Cuban band, which was immortalized on film by Wim Wenders in 1999. 30/10/2024
Culture news Release of posthumous Liam Payne song postponed Liam Payne producer Sam Pounds has postponed the posthumous Liam Payne single ‘Do No Wrong’ until he gets the family’s blessing. 30/10/2024
Culture news The 'Last Night Out' looms as UK clubs shut at alarming rate Findings from the Night Time Industries Association shows that if UK venues continue to close at the current rate, there will be no more nightclubs in the country by the end of the decade. 30/10/2024
Culture news New artist-curated festival coming to London's Victoria Park in 2025 Jamie xx is the first announced headliner and curator of the new LIDO festival to debut in June 2025. 29/10/2024
Cinema From Bear to Boss: First look at Jeremy Allen White as Springsteen 'Deliver Me From Nowhere', the first biopic authorised by Bruce Springsteen, is expected to be released next autumn. 29/10/2024
Culture news Why are more than 50,000 Oasis tickets going to be cancelled? More than 50,000 tickets to the upcoming Oasis comeback tour will be cancelled by the band for being sold on secondary platforms. 29/10/2024
Culture news Lost Chopin waltz discovered after nearly 200 years An unknown waltz believed to be by the Polish composer Frédéric Chopin has been unearthed in a library vault in New York, nearly 200 years after it was written. 29/10/2024
Culture news Liam Payne’s first posthumous song, 'Do No Wrong', coming this week It didn’t take long, but Liam Payne’s first posthumous song will be released at the end of this week. 29/10/2024
Culture news Sean Combs accused of sexually assaulting 10 and 17-year-old boys The 54-year-old hip-hop mogul is accused of assaulting two young men in the latest set of sexually assaulting allegations. Combs is incarcerated in a New York City jail after pleading not guilty to federal sex trafficking charges. 29/10/2024
Lifestyle Halloween: The costumes that celebrate the best (and worst) of 2024 Halloween is nearly here, and if you’re still scrambling for the perfect costume, there’s no need to panic. We’ve got you. 28/10/2024
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week Exhibitions from Tim Burton and Superflat supremo Mr., Venom returns to cinemas and new album releases from the Pixies and Laura Marling - here's what to consume in Europe this (extra spooky) week. 26/10/2024
Culture news Laura Marling's 'Patterns in Repeat': Euronews Culture's Verdict On ‘Patterns in Repeat’, with a quiet grace, Laura Marling revisits her life’s work of explicating the inner and outer worlds of womanhood, now from the dizzying heights of parenthood. 25/10/2024
Culture news Kate Bush ‘very keen’ to work on new album The iconic and elusive British artist has said in a recent interview that she has "lots of ideas" and is "really looking forward to getting back into that creative space." 25/10/2024
Culture news Springsteen blasts Trump - Beyoncé expected at Democrat rally in Texas Beyoncé is reportedly heading to Houston to take part in today's rally for Kamala Harris. Last night, Bruce Springsteen played at a Harris rally in Atlanta, and called Trump a tyrant - echoing the recent comments made by General John Kelly, who said that Trump fits the definition of a fascist. 25/10/2024
No Comment Burundi’s musical greeting akazehe tries to resist modernisation A traditional greeting known as "akazehe," a melodic exchange between Burundian women, is at risk of fading away. 24/10/2024
Culture news Eurovision 2025: Netherlands to return without Joost Klein The singer, who was one of the favourites to win this year's Eurovision Song Contest, was booted out in Malmö following accusations of misconduct. The case was dropped due to lack of evidence, but despite rumours suggesting he would return, Klein has declined to be the 2025 Dutch entry. 24/10/2024
Culture news Historic music store under threat in rapidly-changing Barcelona A 140-year-old music store in Barcelona’s iconic Las Ramblas, preserves a vast archive of music scores across genres. Despite the rise of digital platforms and nearby closures, the store endures, though its future remains uncertain. 24/10/2024