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Music in the catacombs: the New York Philarmonic performs in cemetery

As New York's classical music scene gets back on its feet, musicians from the New York Philarmonic perform at the Green-Wood cemetery during a dress rehearsal for the "Death of Classical" series.

03/06/2021

Spain

Thousands attend rock concert in Barcelona in COVID screening test

Some 5,000 people are being allowed into the venue to watch Spanish rock group Love of Lesbian after passing a same-day COVID-19 screening.

27/03/2021

Earth News

'Live Aid for the climate crisis' endorsed by celebs and activists

Climate Live 2021 will take place across more than 40 countries starting in April next year.

20/11/2020

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Germany: socially distanced rooftop symphonic concert

Musicians of the Dresden Symphonic orchestra played on the roof of a high-rise building on Saturday, to respect social distancing measures.

13/09/2020

World

Musicians honour Syrian world heritage site with performance in Italy

In 2015, ISIS ravaged the Syrian archeological site of Palmyra. Five years on, Italian conductor Riccardo Muti leads a concert honouring the UNESCO World Heritage site.

06/07/2020

World News

EU pledges €4.9 billion at coronavirus fundraising concert

The initiative has also featured a pledging summit chaired by EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen.

28/06/2020

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German party-goers dance the night away under lockdown thanks to 'car-disco'

Despite strict social-distancing guidelines currently in place in Germany, people in the town of Schüttorf managed to party the night away as they attended a disco from the safety of their cars.

02/05/2020

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Gaga, McCartney, Elton John and more offer hope at COVID-19 concert

A virtual concert packed with A-listers -- from The Rolling Stones to Taylor Swift to Billie Eilish -- entertained fans around the world with a show celebrating health workers, as billions shelter at home due to coronavirus

19/04/2020

World News

'One World: Together at Home' raises millions for coronavirus relief

The virtual concert entertained fans around the world with home performances from Taylor Swift to the Rolling Stones, in aid of health workers battling the coronavirus.

19/04/2020

World News

Star-studded Together At Home concert kicks off. Read how to watch it

Airing tonight, One World: Together At Home will be a music-marathon bringing together some of the world's most famous artists and tv personalities in the fight against coronavirus. Here is when and where to watch it.

18/04/2020

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Let's party! People attend German concert drive-in cinema style

German music fans had a rare opportunity to attend a live performance on Friday evening while complying with the country's social distancing regulations. Local band ''Brings'' in Cologne took to the stage at a drive-in cinema, open to 250 vehicles.

18/04/2020

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Watch: Opera singer treats her Paris neighbours to an Easter show

Adèle Belmont, who said she recovered from COVID-19, said she wanted to thank neighbours for their support.

13/04/2020

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Too close for concert: Stars play from home to raise coronavirus cash

The artists were filmed with smartphones, cameras and audio equipment in their homes.

30/03/2020

Earth News

Coldplay’s Chris Martin takes song requests from quarantined fans

One way to escape the boredom of coronavirus induced self-isolation.

18/03/2020

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Riccardo Muti conducts Christmas concert in Italian Senate

Christmas Concert in the Italian Senate with world-famous director Riccardo Muti conducting the Luigi Cherubini Youth Orchestra.

16/12/2019

Earth News

Attending a music festival this summer? Read our eco-friendly guide

Our top tips will enable you to have a fun festival experience but leave behind a minimal trace.

27/07/2019

United Kingdom

Spice Girls end tour with emotional apology

Geri Horner apologised to the fans at the sold-out Wembley Stadium for leaving the all-girl band in 1998 after she said she was suffering from exhaustion.

16/06/2019

Earth News

World’s largest concert promoter says UK festivals to go plastic-free

The top British festivals and venues leading the way to a more sustainable entertainment industry.

24/05/2019

USA

Mick Jagger could return back on stage

Rolling Stones frontman on the mend after undergoing heart surgery

06/04/2019

Venezuela

Rival concerts take place on either side of Venezuela-Colombia border

Two rival concerts were planned on Friday on either side of a bridge linking Venezuela and Colombia.

22/02/2019