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The Cure vs Ticketmaster: Ticketing giant offers refunds to fans

The ticketing giant has announced that it will partially refund fans who bought tickets for the band’s US tour.

17/03/2023

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What does it take to fight the 'Afghan musical genocide'?

Playing music is an act of resistance for these Afghan students in Portugal: "Each performance of our school is a protest against what is happening in Afghanistan."

17/03/2023

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The Cure’s Robert Smith ‘sickened’ by Ticketmaster fees

The Cure‘s Robert Smith has said he is “sickened” by high Ticketmaster fees for the band’s upcoming North American tour after they vowed to keep prices affordable for fans.

16/03/2023

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Metallica buy record press as vinyl sales surpass CDs for first time

CDs are out for good and vinyl is back in. Ahead of a new album, Metallica are just the latest to jump on the revived trend.

16/03/2023

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Rodrigo Cuevas and the reinvention of Asturian folklore

There is little traditional or archaic about Spanish singer Rodrigo Cuevas but he does perform well-known tropes from Asturian folklore, his performances are rooted in politics and LGBT rights issues.

16/03/2023

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

We take a look at Billie Holiday's stint in prison, as well as some other stars who've spent time behind bars.

16/03/2023

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‘What You Won’t Do for Love' singer Bobby Caldwell dies aged 71

Caldwell was best known for his 1978 hit 'What You Won’t Do for Love' which reached the top 10 on Billboard and made his self-titled debut album go double platinum.

15/03/2023

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Gary Glitter recalled to jail one month after release

Footage has emerged of Gary Glitter asking questions about how to access the dark web, which is in breach of his probation conditions.

15/03/2023

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Paris holds musical benefit for victims of Turkey and Syria earthquake

The concert will take place at the iconic Olympia venue on Tuesday (14 March) and is part of a worldwide effort to help victims of the tragedy

14/03/2023

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TIME's Women of the Year gala: Using a platform for good

TIME magazine held its Women of the Year gala on Wednesday (8 March), honouring 12 exceptional females from the worlds of film, music, sport and activism

09/03/2023

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The 10 female headliners Glastonbury should have picked

Apparently the all-male headliners for the UK's biggest music festival is a "pipeline" problem. We're not convinced and here's why.

08/03/2023

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Russian pop star Manizha Sangin vows to sing despite tour cancellation

Singer Manizha Sangin says she determined to fight for what's right and has been performing despite being 'cancelled' in Russia due to her comments against the war in Ukraine.

07/03/2023

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Donald Trump drops single: (W)Rapping lies in patriotism

Donald Trump features in song released by a choir of men who are in prison for their participation in the attack on the US Capitol on 6 January 2021

06/03/2023

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Lynyrd Skynyrd: Which bands have no surviving members left?

Rossington was Lynyrd Skynyrd's final surviving founding member. With his death, we look back on a few other bands with no living founders.

06/03/2023

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Legendary jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter dies at 89

As a band leader, Shorter released more than 25 albums and won 12 Grammy Awards. In 2015 he was given a lifetime achievement Grammy.

03/03/2023

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

On this day, authorities boarded Caroline, the pirate radio ship illegally broadcasting rock music to the British public.

03/03/2023

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Steve Mackey, bass guitarist for band Pulp, dies aged 56

Mackey grew up in Sheffield, and he joined Pulp in 1989, first contributing to their third album ‘Separations’.

02/03/2023

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Justin Bieber cancels remaining tour dates following health issues

Bieber had previously announced a return to touring in July 2022 but postponed shows again in September in order to "make my health a priority".

01/03/2023

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

We take a look back at the release of one of the greatest albums of all time, Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon'.

01/03/2023

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Minis belonging to three Beatles go on display in London

Mini Coopers belonging to three of the Beatles are currently on display in London for a 'Mini' tour.

27/02/2023