Robbie Williams to join Hugh Jackman on world tour
Hugh Jackman has said Robbie Williams will be joining him on his world tour.
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Famed French orchestra to perform in Edinburgh during 2019 festival
The Orchestre de Paris will perform in Edinburgh this summer as part of the city’s renowned international festival.
Legend Denis Law back in class as piano gift hits right note with Aberdeen pupils
An Aberdeen school has been gifted a prize piano – built to honour an football legend.
Ed Sheeran’s Narnia adventure for 28th birthday
Ed Sheeran has marked his birthday by paying a visit to Narnia.
TRNSMT festival line-up to be ‘announced’ by fans online
Scottish music festival TRNSMT is to “hand over” the announcement of its latest line-up to fans online.
Professor Green cancels tour after fracturing neck while suffering seizure
Professor Green has been forced to cancel his upcoming tour after fracturing his neck in a fall just hours before his first show.
Paid streaming set to overtake free music services for first time
Paid music streaming looks set to overtake free services for the first time later this year, as more people opt to pay for the likes of Spotify and Apple Music.
Foreign Office in contact with detained rapper 21 Savage’s lawyer in US
British authorities have said they are in contact with a lawyer for Atlanta-based rapper 21 Savage, who is in federal immigration custody in the US as he is allegedly there illegally.
Atlanta-based rapper 21 Savage in immigration custody in the US
Atlanta-based Grammy-nominated rapper 21 Savage is in federal immigration custody as he is in the United States illegally, authorities have said.
DJ Steve Aoki wants to work with British artists like Ed Sheeran and Little Mix
American house DJ Steve Aoki has said that he would love to make music with Ed Sheeran and Little Mix.
Video: Aberdeen pupils perform Makaton version of Toy Story theme You’ve Got a Friend in Me
The youngsters, from Orchard Brae School in Northfield, recorded themselves performing the Toy Story theme You’ve Got a Friend in Me in Makaton.
Fans can win free Beyonce and Jay-Z tickets for life – if they go vegan
Beyonce and Jay-Z are offering fans the chance to win free tickets to their shows for life – if they’re prepared to go at least partially vegan.
Former lover who broke David Bowie’s heart recalls hearing his tribute to her
The girlfriend who inspired David Bowie songs including Life on Mars has spoken of hearing the late singer’s heartbreaking tribute to her after she split up with him.
Ariana Grande attempts to correct mistaken Japanese ‘barbecue’ tattoo
Ariana Grande has made a correction to her Japanese tattoo after a mistranslation meant it mistakenly referenced a barbecue, but many believe the fix is still incorrect.
Nile Rodgers and Chic join The Jacksons on Hampton Court Palace Festival line-up
Nile Rodgers and Chic have been added to the line-up for the Hampton Court Palace Festival.
Bass player from Dire Straits set to tell all in series of UK dates
The bass player from Dire Straits will reminisce about the band’s 1980s heyday when he tours the UK this spring.
Why people think a classic dance anthem is actually about Ainsley Harriott
A viral Twitter post has sparked consternation in the world of music, thanks to a novel rethink of a classic dance track that involves Ainsley Harriott.
David Bowie’s cousin recalls star’s Brixton birth and ‘quirkily creative’ youth
David Bowie’s cousin has recalled growing up with the famed musician and the “very cold” night the star was born in south London.
Ariana Grande in line for second week at number one
Ariana Grande is on course for a second week at number one with her single 7 Rings.
Fan has Harry Styles’ face tattooed onto cheek ‘for his birthday’
A fan of Harry Styles appears to have had the pop star’s face tattooed onto their cheek.
Snow Patrol singer fears Brexit will bring return of hard Irish border
The Northern Irish frontman of Snow Patrol has expressed despair at the risk of a hard border as a result of Brexit – adding that it would be the “worst thing possible” for his country’s people.
Musical pupils hit high spots
FIVE young aspiring musicians have been selected to join national orchestras.
Snow Patrol, George Ezra and Lana Del Rey announced for Latitude Festival
Irish band Snow Patrol will return to headline Latitude Festival this year, more than a decade after headlining the inaugural event in 2006.
MSP committee calls for councils to re-examine school music tuition fees
Funding for music tuition in schools should be re-examined following the controversial introduction of fees by most councils across Scotland, MSPs have said.
Deezer launches free radio app as streaming competition cranks up
Music streaming provider Deezer has launched a free radio app to compete with the likes of BBC Sounds and Spotify which aims to offer a unique seamless listening experience.
Dua Lipa leads Brit nominations for second year as women dominate shortlist
Women dominate this year’s Brit Awards shortlist, with female solo artists Dua Lipa and Anne-Marie both earning four nominations.
Dave Grohl falls off stage after drinking a beer at Foo Fighters’ first 2019 gig
The Foo Fighters have had a bumpy beginning to 2019 as frontman Dave Grohl fell off the stage after chugging a can of beer at a show in Las Vegas.
This guy built a fully functioning electric guitar from 1,200 colouring pencils
If you thought colouring pencils were just for drawing, think again.
These #BaristaSongs are the perfect tunes for coffee lovers
If you love your coffee, this might be the perfect playlist for you.
Impersonators gather in Birmingham for Europe’s largest Elvis convention
Elvis Presley lookalikes have descended on a hotel in Birmingham for the largest annual celebration of the musical great in Europe.