Music venues warn government support must continue if bands are to play on
Grassroots music venues have welcomed Scottish Government help to limit the financial devastation caused by the coronavirus.
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Issue causing Spotify and other popular apps to crash on iOS resolved
Spotify and a range of other apps can be accessed once again on iOS following a wide crashing issue earlier on Friday.
Aberdeen band’s new single gets American airplay
An Aberdeen band have released their latest single on streaming platforms today.
Spotify investigating issue causing app to crash
Spotify is investigating an issue preventing some of its users from accessing the music streaming app.
New measures aim to stop performance venues being demolished or converted
The Culture Secretary has said a change in planning rules will stop buildings used as theatres and music venues being lost.
Video: Aberdeen music school celebrates end of term with online concert
An Aberdeen orchestra made up of talented youngsters has put on an online concert to celebrate the end of term.
Arts sector will not recover without more support, warns Labour
Jobs in the arts and music industries must be protected and need a clear plan for support, Scottish Labour has said.
Liam Payne ‘constantly inspired’ by three-year-old son Bear
Liam Payne has said that his three-year-old son “constantly inspires” him to be a better person.
Spotify launches new Duo subscription plan aimed at couples
Spotify is seeking to woo couples on to its music streaming platform with the launch of a duo subscription plan in the UK.
Video: Sing along to iconic Northern Lights of Old Aberdeen
The Aberdeen public have been invited to join in with a singalong of a popular local tune.
Scottish Album of the Year Award goes online despite ‘industry in crisis’
The Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award will be hosted online for the first time despite fears the country’s music industry is “in crisis”.
Prince Jackson praises sister Paris as she launches Facebook show
Paris Jackson’s older brother Prince praises the budding musician for overcoming her struggles in a clip from her upcoming Facebook series.
Brit Awards 2021 date pushed back amid pandemic
The Brit Awards 2021 have been pushed back by three months and will now take place on May 11, organisers have said.
Musicians call on international singers to lend their voice to peace project
Scottish musicians are recruiting fellow performers from around the world to create a song for peace.
What are the key issues around restarting live performances?
The Culture Secretary has revealed plans around the phased return of live performances such as theatre productions and concerts.
US police force is a ‘terror squad’, will.i.am claims
Black Eyed Peas star will.i.am has said the US police force is a “terror squad” which has “inflicted fear” on the nation’s black and brown youth.
Legendary musician appears in music video for Aberdeen school pupils
A well-known musician made a special appearance in a new music video for pupils at an Aberdeen school.
Coronavirus: North-east music event rescheduled
A north-east music event celebrating the best of the 1990s has been rescheduled.
V&A launches Glastonbury online celebration
The Victoria & Albert Museum has launched an online Glastonbury celebration to help “fill your festival void”.
Vast memorabilia collection of David Gest to be sold at auction
Cherished items of music and movie memorabilia gathered over many years by I’m a Celebrity star David Gest will be auctioned next month.
The fry-up in Laurencekirk which gave rooster-strutting Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger Satisfaction 55 years ago
It was the meal of sausages, eggs, bacon and chips that had Mick Jagger singing the praises of Laurencekirk.
Sir Cliff Richard says he recorded We’ll Meet Again with Dame Vera Lynn
Sir Cliff Richard has said he recorded a version of We’ll Meet Again with Dame Vera Lynn that has not yet been released.
Vera Lynn: Forces sweetheart who stirred the hearts of millions
Forces sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn stirred the hearts of millions with songs and a personality that brought hope and inspiration during the darkest days of the Second World War.
UK facing ‘cultural catastrophe’, creative body warns
The UK is facing a “cultural catastrophe”, industry leaders have warned, with the loss of more than 400,000 jobs in the sector as a result of the pandemic.
Paralysed Aberdeen rock singer makes return to music scene
More than two years after he was paralysed from the chest down, rock singer Jon Davie is making his voice heard once again.
Aberdeen venue was launchpad for superstars like Radiohead, Lewis Capaldi and Emeli Sande
Radiohead, Lewis Capaldi and Emeli Sande are music superstars with one thing in common – the Lemon Tree in Aberdeen was a springboard to their fame and fortune.
Aberdeen saxophonist in tune with other musicians to create lockdown composition
An Aberdeen saxophonist has joined up with a group of other young musicians around Scotland to create a multimedia composition in lockdown.
Liam Payne on 10 years since X Factor audition: Sorry for the awful haircuts
Liam Payne has marked 10 years since he shot to fame on The X Factor when he was a “scared, young man”.
Simple Minds are still alive and kicking and seeking fan views of their concerts in Aberdeen
They're the quintessentially Scottish band who have been part of the fabric of global music for the last 40 years.
Iggy Azalea shares surprise baby news
Iggy Azalea has revealed she has given birth to a baby boy.