Tunbridge Wells Forum, a 250-capacity music venue, has become the first venue in the UK to introduce a grassroots ticket levy. Throughout May, the Forum will be including a levy of £1 on all tickets sold, and the total will be donated to the Music Venue Trust’s Pipeline Fund. Customers will not be required to… Continue reading Tunbridge Wells Forum to become “first venue in the country to introduce grassroots ticket levy”
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Ryan Gosling says he turns down “dark” roles for the sake of his family
Ryan Gosling has announced that he will be avoiding darker roles in his future work, in order to prioritize his mental health and family life. In his most recent role, as a stuntman working on his ex-girlfriend’s directorial debut film in The Fall Guy, he works alongside Emily Blunt to uncover a conspiracy connected to… Continue reading Ryan Gosling says he turns down “dark” roles for the sake of his family
How Taylor Swift’s ‘All Too Well’ ended up being in ‘The Fall Guy’
The new action comedy film starring Ryan Gosling, The Fall Guy , features Taylor Swift’s song “All Too Well” as part of its soundtrack. Producer Emily McCormick revealed that the cue incorporated the song because of a pivotal moment for Gosling’s character in the film. The protagonist, Colt Seavers, ends up crying to Swift’s hit… Continue reading How Taylor Swift’s ‘All Too Well’ ended up being in ‘The Fall Guy’
Olly Alexander breaks down in tears over Eurovision Israel controversy
Olly Alexander, the UK representative for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, reportedly broke down in tears during an interview while discussing the controversies surrounding Israel’s participation. Despite calls for a boycott over Israel’s ongoing conflict with Gaza, Alexander will still perform at the grand final in Sweden next week. In an interview with The Times,… Continue reading Olly Alexander breaks down in tears over Eurovision Israel controversy
Watch Yungblud cover KISS’ ‘I Was Made For Loving You’ from ‘The Fall Guy’ soundtrack
Doncaster artist Yungblud has covered the iconic KISS hit ‘I was Made For Loving You’ for the soundtrack of Ryan Gosling’s action-comedy, The Fall Guy. Yungblud’s version of the song starts off stripped back before blossoming into a rockier song closer to the original 1979 track. The cover even garnered praise from the band’s Paul… Continue reading Watch Yungblud cover KISS’ ‘I Was Made For Loving You’ from ‘The Fall Guy’ soundtrack
Eurovision have banned Palestinian flags and symbols
Organizers of the Eurovision song contest have reserved the right to remove Palestinian flags and symbols expressing solidarity with Palestinians during the upcoming event, according to a statement. While Israel has been allowed to participate in this year’s contest, tensions between the nation and Palestinians have sparked protests, and numerous artists have called for a… Continue reading Eurovision have banned Palestinian flags and symbols
Keane cancel Manchester date while Take That move to AO Arena due to Co-Op Live chaos
The Co-Op Live Arena in Manchester has been hit by ongoing “technical difficulties” which has affected shows by Keane and Take That in the past week. Keane’s scheduled show as part of their tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album ‘Hopes and Fears’ on 5 May was cancelled, with the band writing on… Continue reading Keane cancel Manchester date while Take That move to AO Arena due to Co-Op Live chaos
Liam Gallagher jokes that he’ll play Lidl if Manchester Co-Op Live isn’t “sorted” for ‘Definitely Maybe’ dates
The Co-Op Live Arena in Manchester, which has faced numerous issues since it was supposed to open last month, was in the limelight again when they cancelled A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s gig ten minutes after doors opened due to a “venue-related technical issue”. The following day, Co-Op Live confirmed that Olivia Rodrigo’s shows on… Continue reading Liam Gallagher jokes that he’ll play Lidl if Manchester Co-Op Live isn’t “sorted” for ‘Definitely Maybe’ dates
And now Co-Op Live have postponed Olivia Rodrigo’s gigs too
Manchester’s brand new arena, Co-Op Live, has been plagued with several issues since it was supposed to open last month. Technical problems have caused Olivia Rodrigo and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s concerts to be postponed and one fan witnessed a part of an air conditioning unit falling from a gantry inside the venue during… Continue reading And now Co-Op Live have postponed Olivia Rodrigo’s gigs too
KNEECAP share garage-inspired new single ‘Love Making’ and announce US tour
Irish rap trio KNEECAP have unveiled a new single ‘Love Making,’ featuring Nino, along with the announcement of their US tour. The garage-inspired track is “baby-making music,” celebrating a one-night stand, filled with the lyrics “local snacks and hotel sex”. Along with the new track release, “Love Making” is also part of their new album… Continue reading KNEECAP share garage-inspired new single ‘Love Making’ and announce US tour