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Why R.E.M. performing live again is such a big deal

R.E.M. took to the stage at the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony to perform an acoustic rendition of their hit ‘Losing My Religion’.

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PHOTOS: Madonna wraps tour with massive free concert in Brazil

To close out her latest world tour, Madonna performed a free show on Copacabana beach in Rio in front of the largest live crowd in her four-decade career. We take a look back, in pictures.

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Taylor Swift: British fans scammed more than a million euros

Hundreds of UK fans of Taylor Swift, Coldplay and Beyoncé have been scammed by fake adverts and Facebook posts, further denting people’s trust in the concert industry.

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How is Olivia Rodrigo angering US Republicans on her US tour?

The singer recently provided contraceptive kits in Missouri, US, where almost all abortions have been banned after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

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Festival watch: The unmissable European music festivals of 2024

Coachella Shmoachella. Glastonbury? Glastonblurry. Here are the 12 European music fests you don’t want to miss this year.

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Cyndi Lauper joins forces with ABBA Voyage firm for immersive concert

Lauper plans to create an "immersive theatre piece" reflecting her upbringing in New York and the influential women in her life.

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Classical musicians compete in Dubai for prestigious pianist title

The next superstar pianist will be crowned this weekend as classical musicians take over Dubai with €250,000 cash prizes and a life-changing concert tour up for grabs.

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Everything you need to know about the Super Bowl

Every year the Super Bowl, the pinnacle event of the American football season, presents a huge half-time music show and some jaw dropping unique and innovative trailers for its estimated 110-million strong television audience.

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Could you be the next Smashing Pumpkins guitarist?

Any 90s grunge loving shredders out there, take heed. The Smashing Pumpkins are looking for a new guitarist.

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The Rolling Stones announce 2024 tour - But what's behind that tongue?

The octogenarians of rock'n'roll are heading to the States next year. Ever wondered what that tongue logo is all about?

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Record heat in Brazil sees Taylor Swift concert postponed

Apparent temperature - a combination of temperature and humidity - hit 59C Friday morning in Rio, the highest ever recorded there.

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Las Vegas Sphere reveals €92 million loss after September opening

The state of the art $2.3 billion massive spherical venue, which was opened on 29 September, has already made a huge loss – and lost its CFO.

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Meet Shake Shake Go, the best kept secret of pan-European pop

Euronews Culture meets the Franco-Welsh pop powerhouse, who has released their new album 'Double Vision'.

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What is ‘Swiftonomics’ and could it boost the European economy?

Taylor Swift's tour is not only rocking stadiums but also fuelling a hospitality surge. With the concerts predicted to generate $5 billion in consumer spending in the US alone, what kind of windfall can Europe expect?

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Everything you should know about Las Vegas' new $2.3 billion Sphere

The Sphere is finally here - and it's already generated quite a buzz.

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What's going on with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce?

Taylor Swift is still filling football stadiums in the US, even while on a break from her Eras Tour. Here's all you need to know about why Swifties are now into the NFL.

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Singer Sufjan Stevens shares rare autoimmune disease diagnosis

"I woke up one morning and couldn’t walk."

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Rock en Seine festival at 20: Here are the unmissable acts this year

It’s one of the biggest dates on the French music summer calendar and an unmissable European festival. Here are the acts you shouldn’t miss.

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The 1975: Malaysian festival threatens legal action

The Good Vibes Festival, held last month, says it was demanding compensation because of Matty Healy's "use of abusive language, equipment damage, and indecent stage behaviour".

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Why are bracelets a must for Taylor Swift concerts?

Fandom just got wholesome. Here's why Taylor Swift fans are making bracelets for the Eras Tour...