Author: Emma Wilkes

Switzerland emerged victorious in the Eurovision 2024 contest, beating out Croatia, Ukraine, and France with their song ‘The Code’, which mixed pop, rap, drum n’ bass, and opera while recounting their experience of realizing they were non-binary. Nemo, Switzerland’s representative, was also Eurovision’s first non-binary winner, a moment that many viewers celebrated. Celebratory tweets were… Continue reading Viewers react to Switzerland’s Eurovision win: “Non binary folks rule the world”

Olly Alexander’s dad has expressed surprise after his son’s song ‘Dizzy’ failed to receive any points from the public at the Eurovision this year. The UK entry finished in 18th place out of 25 countries with a total score of 46 points, which consisted only of the jury score. While some fans criticised Alexander’s vocals… Continue reading Eurovision 2024: Olly Alexander’s dad “surprised” at public giving him zero points

Bambie Thug, the self-described ‘ouija-pop’ artist who placed sixth in this year’s Eurovision contest, has criticised the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), claiming that it “does not represent what Eurovision is”. Speaking in a post-contest interview, Thug denounced the atmosphere surrounding the contest as “so hard and so horrible”. They praised Nemo, the winner of this… Continue reading Bambie Thug declares ‘Fuck the EBU’ in post-Eurovision press interview

After an eight-year break, AC/DC is getting ready to embark on its tour. The band has released an image of its current line-up, consisting of classic members Angus Young on lead guitar and Brian Johnson on vocals, along with Stevie Young playing rhythm guitar, Matt Laug on drums, and Chris Chaney on bass. Fans will… Continue reading AC/DC unveil photo of new band line-up before first tour in eight years

Joost Klein, the Netherlands’ Eurovision contestant, has been disqualified from the contest after allegedly making verbal threats towards a female member of the production crew, according to police. He was placed under investigation by the organisers and was not allowed to perform his song ‘Europapa’ during the final dress rehearsal. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which organises the… Continue reading The Netherlands Eurovision entry Joost Klein kicked out of competition after being accused of making threats to show worker

Bambie Thug, the representative for Ireland in this year’s Eurovision, has called on the contest’s organisers to show “some humanity” in relation to the handling of political issues arising around the competition. The Israel/Palestine conflict has given rise to calls that Israel should not be allowed to compete this year, with some fans threatening to… Continue reading Bambie Thug calls on Eurovision organisers to “show some humanity” over political issues impacting contest

The Eurovision Song Contest 2024 grand final is scheduled to take place on May 11. The contest has seen controversy surrounding the decision by the European Broadcasting Union to allow Israel to participate in the contest amidst the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, with organisations such as Queers for Palestine urging contestants to boycott the event. Despite… Continue reading Check out the Eurovision 2024 running order and who’s competing

The Uprawr Foundation, a local charity founded by an alternative club night in Birmingham, has arranged for 1,000 musicians to perform in a tribute to Linkin Park later this year. Members of various bands including Funeral For A Friend, The Blackout, and Holding Absence will take to the stage at the Utilita Arena on August… Continue reading 1,000 musicians featuring members of Funeral For A Friend, The Blackout and more to celebrate the music of Linkin Park at huge Birmingham Arena gig

While Kendrick Lamar and Drake continue to engage in a feud involving a series of diss tracks, a leaked document online suggested that Universal Music Group (UMG) had decided to intervene and request the two rappers to end their disagreement. According to the document, Zoom meetings with the artists’ labels revealed that UMG perceived Drake… Continue reading Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s label UMG deny requesting they end their feud

Apple’s latest iPad Pro advertisement has caused controversy among music fans due to its depiction of vintage instruments being destroyed. In the ad, guitars, pianos, trumpets, metronomes, turntables, speakers, and arcade games are crushed to a soundtrack of Sonny and Cher’s ‘All I Need Is You.’ Fans have taken to social media to express their… Continue reading Music fans share backlash as Apple destroys vintage instruments in “tone-deaf”, “ugly and dystopian” new ad for iPad Pro