Or:la, the Irish DJ and music producer, has announced the release of her debut album ‘Trusting Theta’. The album is due to be launched on the ‘fabric Originals’ label on September 20th, following on from her previous release of ‘Fired Up’. A new single called ‘Chant’ has been released alongside the news, which features Or:la’s… Continue reading Or:la shares details of debut album ‘Trusting Theta’
Author: Dave Carter
63% of acts booked in the UK are all-male, report finds
A new report has highlighted that 63% of acts booked at UK music festivals are either male or all-male groups. Despite Glastonbury making history with more female headliners than male, there is still a significant lack of gender balance within the line-ups of major festivals. Data from the UK’s top ten festivals confirms that women… Continue reading 63% of acts booked in the UK are all-male, report finds
Euro 2024: England fans in scramble to reach Berlin for final
Travel arrangements for the upcoming Euro 2024 final between England and Spain are proving problematic for many fans. Although the official match tickets are already sold out on the UEFA website, some secondary agencies are still offering them for £1,300, or a VIP package for £67,000. However, such tickets bought through unauthorised third parties may… Continue reading Euro 2024: England fans in scramble to reach Berlin for final
Love Island, Only Way is Essex 'finfluencer' trial set for 2027
A group of famous reality TV stars who have emerged as social media influencers, have appeared in Southwark Crown Court, in London. The stars including Lauren Goodger from The Only Way is Essex industry, Chris Biggs from Love Island and Scott Timlin from Geordie Shore, pleaded not guilty after being charged with promoting an unauthorized… Continue reading Love Island, Only Way is Essex 'finfluencer' trial set for 2027
Universal Music UK to merge EMI and Island labels in new restructuring
Universal Music UK has announced that EMI Records and Island Records will be merged as a new restructuring move from October 1, 2024. According to an internal memo seen by Billboard, the merger will create a joint imprint known as the Island EMI Label Group. This restructuring move follows the formation of Interscope Capitol and… Continue reading Universal Music UK to merge EMI and Island labels in new restructuring
98% of young musicians in Northern England never had chance to perform live, study reveals
The latest study conducted by Youth Music named Sound of the Next Generation (SONG) has highlighted a significant gap in opportunities available to young musicians in the North and South of England. The findings brought to light that 98% of young artists living in the North of England have never performed at local music venues.… Continue reading 98% of young musicians in Northern England never had chance to perform live, study reveals
Human remains found in suitcases by Bristol's Clifton Suspension Bridge
Authorities are on a manhunt after two suitcases were found at the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol containing human remains. A report had been made to police on Wednesday evening at 23:57 BST after a man was seen acting suspiciously on the bridge before he left the area leaving a suitcase behind. A second suitcase… Continue reading Human remains found in suitcases by Bristol's Clifton Suspension Bridge
Blue spot: Mum held in police cell after birthmark mistake
A woman has spoken out about the “devastating” consequences of mistaken infant bruising diagnoses after her six-month-old son’s blue spot markings were thought to be bruises. Laxmi Thapa, a woman of Nepalese origin who resides in Basingstoke, said she felt like a criminal after being arrested when medical staff and police followed procedures for suspected… Continue reading Blue spot: Mum held in police cell after birthmark mistake
Leaks won't stop with £19 a year water bill rise, warn firms
Water companies in England and Wales have declared that a proposed average 21% increase in bills will not be sufficient to solve problems including sewage leaks. Regulator Ofwat has called for annual rises in bills limited to £19 ($24) until 2030, as part of measures to boost funding for improvements such as replacing pipes and reducing sewer… Continue reading Leaks won't stop with £19 a year water bill rise, warn firms
NHS: Health Secretary Wes Streeting orders review of NHS performance
The newly-appointed health secretary, Wes Streeting, has ordered an independent investigation into NHS performance in England, saying that the investigation must uncover the hard truths about what is a broken service. The waiting list for NHS hospital care has risen to 7.6 million, according to latest figures, it is second month it has grown and whilst… Continue reading NHS: Health Secretary Wes Streeting orders review of NHS performance