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Sanremo 2025: Extravagance marks first night of Italian song contest

Brunori Sas, Giorgia, Lucio Corsi, Simone Cristicchi and Achille Lauro were the five most popular artists chosen by the press on the first night of Italy's historic Sanremo song contest.

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Five of the best! Our favourite music acts from ESNS in Groningen

As ESNS draws to a close, here are five of the most exciting acts we found from the musical showcase festival.

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Yamê wins the Music Moves Europe Award 2025

The pick of the future crop of European musicians were crowned as the winners of the Music Moves Europe award are revealed.

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Open'er wins big at the European Festival Awards

As Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) gets started, the best of the continent's music festivals in 2024 are celebrated at the European Festival Awards.

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ESNS '25: Awards, hot new talent and the search for the next big thing

Ahead of Eurosonic Noorderslag, the huge music expo event that kicks off the year's musical calendar, here's the Euronews Culture guide on what to expect.

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Neil Young is now confirmed as Glastonbury headliner?

Days after railing against the festival's association with the BBC, it seems Neil Young is back on track to headline Glastonbury.

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Neil Young pulls out of Glastonbury over 'corporate control' claims

Canadian rockstar Neil Young has posted a confirmation that he and his Chrome Hearts band will not play the upcoming 2025 Glastonbury.

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Meet the producer behind Central Asia's Coachella

In partnership with MDQ

In this episode of Voices From Central Asia, we meet Yerkebulan Kurishbayev, the producer behind OYU Fest, Kazakhstan's cultural phenomenon that brings together musicians, artists and audiences to celebrate the region's rich creative heritage.

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Nominees announced for the 2024 European Festival Awards

Ahead of their announcement as part of ESNS in January, nominees for the 2024 European Festival Awards have been revealed.

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Festivals are more expensive yet more popular than ever - What gives?

Europe's biggest festivals are pricier than ever but tickets are still selling like hotcakes. What's the deal?

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First tickets for Glastonbury 2025 go on sale tonight

Coach tickets are the first to go on sale ahead of next year's Glastonbury Festival. Be ready as they'll sell out fast.

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Will Glastonbury's new queue system end the ticket-buying chaos?

After years of a chaotic system where people furiously refresh the landing page, Glastonbury have moved to a queuing system ahead of the 2025 ticket sale.

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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.

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The best things to do and see (or watch) in Europe this week

Luca Guadagnino's bold take on 'Queer', 'KAOS' and music award nominations are out - here's what to consume in Europe this weekend.

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Is an Oasis reunion on the cards? Definitely maybe

The Gallagher brothers have done little to quell speculation that an Oasis reunion is imminent, teasing that a big announcement could be made on Tuesday.

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How is music appreciated by the deaf community in Romania?

Lavinia and Denis are the first music sign language interpreters in Romania, enabling people with hearing impairments to enjoy concerts and festivals.

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30 years of Sziget: Festival kicks off with Kylie Minogue

Hundreds of nationalities gather in the heart of Budapest – as the 30th edition of Sziget festival kicks off today.

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Tomorrowland faces fine worth millions over disposable cup use

Belgian officials say organisers of the electronic festival were committing an environmental crime by using disposable cups. Tomorrowland disagrees.

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Nine countries unite for Romania's international folklore festival

Some 300 dancers and their ensembles took part in the festival's 12th edition on the banks of the Mures river.

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Queens of the Stone Age unexpectedly cancel European tour dates

The rock band has cancelled several European dates to allow lead singer Josh Homme to return to US for “emergency surgery.”