Simple Minds reschedule their greatest hits gig at Aberdeen’s P&J Live
Simple Minds have set a new date for their 40 Years Of Hits gig at Aberdeen’s P&J Live.
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Music helped UK listeners get through lockdowns, survey suggests
Music helped listeners in the UK get through the pandemic-enforced lockdowns, new research has suggested.
Star Wars music maestro John Williams named most popular living composer
John Williams has been named the most popular living composer, as film music has seen a surge in popularity during the coronavirus pandemic.
North-east musician gears up to release a new single
A north-east singer-songwriter is gearing up to release a new single this month.
Lewis Capaldi offers update on highly-anticipated second album
Lewis Capaldi has postponed all his 2021 live shows to focus on recording a follow-up to his chart-topping debut album.
Isle of Wight Festival headliners unveiled
Liam Gallagher will headline the Isle of Wight Festival.
Belladrum Festival postponed by pandemic for second year
The Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival has been postponed by the Covid-19 pandemic for a second year.
Music composed and recorded during lockdown to be preserved by British Library
People who composed and recorded music during lockdown are being given the opportunity to have their songs preserved in the British Library.
Global recorded music market brushed off Covid-19 in bumper 2020
The global recorded music market celebrated its sixth consecutive year of growth despite widespread disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Growth of UK recorded music market slows amid pandemic
The UK recorded music market’s growth slowed in 2020 as consumption was affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Lockdown Live Aberdeenshire releases song to mark first birthday
A north-east group which has entertained thousands of people during lockdown has released a song to mark its anniversary
Police called over Aberdeen band’s lockdown gigs
An Aberdeen band today said they were made to "feel like criminals" after being visited by cops over noise complaints sparked by their fundraising front garden gigs.
Aberdeen schoolgirl plans to claim glory if Nathan Evans’ Sea Shanty hit reaches number one
A cheeky Aberdeen schoolgirl has told the Scottish singer behind the popular sea shanty craze it will be thanks to her if his track is announced as the UK’s number one on Radio 1.
‘One day when Covid is gone, we’ll get to play again’: Aberdeen schoolgirl shares hilarious take on the sea shanty craze
A seven-year-old girl from Aberdeen left her parents in stitches after she secretly recorded a sea shanty about coronavirus.
Aberdeen Jazz Festival to return later this month – virtually
Tickets have gone on sale for a popular north-east musical event, which will return this month with a new virtual format.
Ed Sheeran painting raises more than £51,000 for cancer charity
An Ed Sheeran painting has raised more than £51,000 for a local cancer charity after it was raffled off.
New organisation set up to ‘combat systemic racism’ in music industry
A new organisation has been set up with the aim of tackling racial inequality in the music industry and to create opportunities for black musicians and professionals.
Glastonbury Pyramid Stage designer Bill Harkin dies aged 83
The designer of Glastonbury’s world-famous Pyramid Stage has died at the age of 83, the festival’s founder said.
Charity warns musicians facing ‘mental health crisis of unprecedented scale’
The effects of lockdown and fears about the impact of Brexit on the performing arts have prompted a “mental health crisis” of “unprecedented scale” amongst musicians, a charity has warned.
Aberdeen’s Shy & DRS to release song encouraging men to talk about mental health
Aberdeen hip-hop duo Shy & DRS are set to release a song about mental health, encouraging more men to speak up about their struggles.
Aberdeenshire musician releases fingerstyle guitar cover of Nathan Evans’ TikTok sea shanty hit
A talented Aberdeenshire musician has released a fingerstyle guitar cover of TikTok's sea shanty hit.
Kings of Leon on course to top albums chart for sixth time
Kings of Leon are on course to land their sixth number one album in the UK with When You See Yourself.
Ed Sheeran remembers ‘Titan’ music promoter Michael Gudinski after death at 68
Ed Sheeran has paid a lengthy tribute to the influential Australian music promoter Michael Gudinski, describing him as a “Titan of a man” following his death aged 68.
Joel Corry’s Aberdeen gig sells out in just 34 minutes
British DJ, producer and television personality Joel Corry's Aberdeen gig has sold out.
Scots language is fighting back from the brink and is now officially recognised on Spotify
Generations of people across the north-east have grown up speaking in the Scots language which they have shared with their families and friends.
Qualcomm launches Snapdragon Sound in bid to improve wireless audio quality
Qualcomm wants to improve the quality of wireless audio with a new standard called Snapdragon Sound, the chipmaker has announced.
Welsh health minister doubts festivals will take place this summer
Wales’s health minister has thrown doubt on the prospect of music festivals or sporting fixtures with crowds taking place in the country this summer.
Judge Jules and Kissy Sell Out announce Aberdeen gig
Two of the biggest names in British dance music will be heading to Aberdeen later this year.
Bryan Adams: May 2022 date set for cancelled gig at P&J Live
Multi-platinum selling Canadian rocker Bryan Adams has announced the date for his rearranged concert at P&J Live.
Aberdeen rock band The Temple Sons to release a single influenced by the pandemic
Aberdeen rock band The Temple Sons is going to release their newest single influenced by the ongoing pandemic next week.