Now playing Next Culture news ‘F*ck their art’: Why is Serj Tankian slamming Imagine Dragons? System of a Down's Serj Tankian has criticised Imagine Dragons for going ahead with their controversial gig in Azerbaijan, stating that they’re "not good human beings, as far as I’m concerned.” 19/06/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Rod Stewart booed by German crowd for Ukraine support The legendary singer has been outspoken against Russia's invasion of Ukraine – but concert goers in Germany last week didn’t want to hear it. 17/06/2024
Now playing Next Culture news The Rolling Stones kick off new tour in Texas The Rolling Stones have started their new '24 Hackney Diamonds' in Houston, Texas. And what a show it was. 29/04/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Glastonbury line-up 2024 announced – and it’s historic. Here's why Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA top the bill at this year’s Glastonbury. It will be the first time ever that two out of the three headline performers will be women. But the announcement of the line-up comes as more than 20 UK festivals are cancelled or scrapped altogether. 14/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news 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. 12/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Kiss says goodbye to live concerts but the rockers remain with avatars The legendary rocker's long kiss goodbye was finally sealed on Saturday night with an electrifying concert at Madison Square Garden in New York, so close to where it all began. 04/12/2023
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Now playing Next Culture news 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? 22/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news 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. 22/08/2023
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Now playing Next Culture news Gig etiquette: Are concertgoers getting more aggressive? Harry Styles is the latest artist to get hit in the face with an object thrown by a spectator, at his show in Vienna this weekend. Why does this keep happening? 10/07/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Germany opens probe into Rammstein singer after sex assault claims "Preliminary proceedings have been initiated against Till Lindemann," said a spokeswoman for the Berlin public prosecution's office. 15/06/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Rammstein: Till Lindemann lawyers threaten to pursue legal action Till Lindemann's lawyers have stated that they will pursue legal action in response to all accusations of sexual misconduct levelled against the Rammstein frontman. 09/06/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Rammstein fans attending shows despite sexual assault accusations The accusations levelled against Rammstein frontman Till Lindemann have fans divided. German politicians state that there is so far no legal grounds to cancel the band's European tour dates. 08/06/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Andy Rourke, bassist for The Smiths, dies aged 59 The Manchester-born musician, who had a decades-long career, passed away following a battle with pancreatic cancer 19/05/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Aerosmith announces farewell tour starting in September Aerosmith will be touring for the last time to celebrate the rock band's 50-plus years together. 01/05/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Guns N' Roses’ Axl Rose ends concert ritual after microphone accident Rockers’ on-stage signature moves are expected and loved by fans, even if some moves are arguably more iconic than others... One tradition is about to end... 05/12/2022
Now playing Next Culture news The Rolling Stones make Lyon rock fans roar with delight There were thrills, beer spills and perhaps a few bass-induced bellyaches in France's third biggest city Lyon as the Rolling Stones came to town 22/07/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Bruce Springsteen is touring in Europe in 2023 #BruceSpringsteen has announced that he and the #EStreetband are touring Europe next year. 24/05/2022
Now playing Next France Elated music fans pack Paris arena for coronavirus 'test gig' Thousands descended on AccorHotels Arena in eastern Paris on Saturday to see 1980s French rock band Indochine and DJ Etienne de Crecy in a public health experiment by the city's hospital authority. 29/05/2021