Marty Wilde ‘thrilled to bits’ to score first top 10 with greatest hits album
Marty Wilde has said the chart success of his greatest hits album proves the public’s love of rock and roll is alive and well.
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Moves like Jagger: Rocker makes appearance as partner presents her first ballet
Recovering rocker Mick Jagger has made a stealthy appearance at the ballet to support his partner, Melanie Hamrick.
Ed Sheeran promises to return to Hong Kong this year after gig cancellation
Ed Sheeran has promised fans in Hong Kong he will return before the end of the year after cancelling a show due to severe weather conditions.
‘Lack of music education in schools widens gap between children’
A lack of music education in schools is widening the knowledge gap between advantaged and disadvantaged students, an expert has said.
Taylor Swift teases new music with mysterious countdown
Taylor Swift has hinted fans could be hearing new music in a fortnight as she posted a mysterious countdown to her social media overnight.
Women ‘not properly represented in music industry,’ festival to hear
Women are still not enjoying the same opportunities to make music in Northern Ireland as men, a talent development scout has said.
Vinyl jukeboxes are top of the pops for UK firm as sales rocket by 500%
A UK firm said it is experiencing a “vinyl boom” after reporting a 500% increase in sales over the past two years.
Stars to come out for north-east fiddler’s fundraiser gig
Celebrities including a Moray-born Hollywood actor and voice of iconic Call of Duty character will take part in a fundraising concert for a north-east charity.
The Vamps hail new music as ‘change in direction’
Boyband The Vamps have promised their new music will mark a change in direction from what fans have heard before, having co-produced and co-written the tracks themselves.
The Vamps frontman Brad Simpson calls Brexit situation a ‘shambles’
The frontman of one of the UK’s biggest boybands has called the current Brexit negotiations a “shambles”.
EU Copyright Directive changes ‘can help ecosystem of UK music industry’
The boss of the Brit Awards has welcomed copyright legislation which will help the “ecosystem” of UK music.
Louise Redknapp returns to 9 To 5 musical after fall
Louise Redknapp is making her debut performance in the 9 To 5 musical after being forced to pull out following a fall.
Justin Bieber repairing ‘deep rooted issues… so that I don’t fall apart’
Justin Bieber has said he is focusing on repairing his “deep rooted issues” so that he can sustain his marriage to Hailey Baldwin and be the father he wants to be.
Chester Bennington’s wife hopes he is ‘dancing in Heaven’ on his birthday
Chester Bennington’s wife has said she hopes he is “dancing in Heaven” on what would have been his 43rd birthday.
Dick Dale, ‘King of the Surf Guitar’, dies at the age of 81
Dick Dale, whose pounding, blaringly loud power-chord instrumentals on songs like Misirlou and Let’s Go Trippin’ earned him the title King of the Surf Guitar, has died at the age of 81.
Mark Ronson pays tribute to Amy Winehouse on International Women’s Day
Mark Ronson has credited Amy Winehouse with making him the man he is on International Women’s Day.
Lack of state school music provision ‘jeopardises future talent like Stormzy’
The lack of music provision in state schools risks depriving the industry of future talents such as Adele and Stormzy, the Brit Awards boss has said.
John Newman would step aside to allow a ‘full female market’ in music
Singer John Newman has said he would happily step aside to allow only female artists to reign in the charts.
O2 Academy venues introduce mobile ticketing
O2 Academy venues across the UK will now accept mobile tickets in a bid to simplify the experience for concertgoers and reduce fraud.
Roxanne Pallett returns to Instagram with Michael Jackson post
Roxanne Pallett has returned to Instagram for the first time since her Celebrity Big Brother punch row with a message defending Michael Jackson.
Architecture enthusiast, publican and bike nut: Keith Flint remembered by fans
Keith Flint is remembered by most for his magnetic performances on stage and in the Prodigy’s mould-breaking music videos.
Music education ‘must move into 21st century or risk failing young musicians’
Music education must evolve to fit the needs of the 21st century or risk failing generations of young talent, a new report has warned.
‘Flawless’: Twitter reacts to new Solange album When I Get Home
Singer Solange has released her fourth studio album, the anticipated follow-up to 2016’s A Seat At The Table.
Taylor Swift: People are reaching out for connection and comfort in music
Taylor Swift has said people are craving “connection and comfort” in the music they listen to in an essay about the power of pop.
Rocker honoured for services to cancer care charities
All cancer patients now have a “fighting chance” to get more enjoyment out of life, according to rocker Mike Peters.
Robbie Williams to join Hugh Jackman on world tour
Hugh Jackman has said Robbie Williams will be joining him on his world tour.
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.