Author: Emma Wilkes

More than 280 musicians, including Billie Eilish, Lorde, and Green Day, have signed an open letter calling for the implementation of the Fans First Act. The letter aims to protect gig-goers from ticket scams and people reselling tickets at unfair prices. The Fans First Act was introduced by a bipartisan group of senators last year… Continue reading Billie Eilish, Lorde and Green Day sign open letter petitioning for bill to protect fans from ticket scams

Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour has said that he would consider an ABBA Voyage-style hologram show but only under certain conditions. He stated that it would take “all the money and all the brilliant ideas” for it to work. He added that there would also be “a series of very, very difficult and onerous conditions” for… Continue reading David Gilmour would allow an ABBA Voyage-style Pink Floyd hologram show under “a series of very, very difficult and onerous conditions”

End of the Road festival has confirmed a range of new performers for its 2024 lineup, including Richard Hawley, Lambrini Girls, and Altın Gün. The event will run from August 29 to September 1 at the Larmer Tree Gardens site on the border of Dorset and Wiltshire. Previous confirmations of artists to perform at the festival… Continue reading Richard Hawley, Lambrini Girls, Altın Gün, and more join End Of The Road 2024 line-up

The General Manager of the Co-Op Live Arena, Gary Roden, has resigned following controversy and rows surrounding the opening of the venue. Some criticisms were levied against Roden for argumentative remarks he made about grassroots music venues, suggesting that some of them were “poorly run”. He also debated that a proposed ticket levy of £1… Continue reading Manchester Co-Op Live Arena boss resigns after rows, controversy and venue problems

Anne Hathaway recently opened up about a “gross” audition from the early 2000s where she had to “make out with 10 men.” According to Hathaway, the experience was done as a chemistry test for the audition. At the time, she said it was normal to ask actors to kiss other actors to test chemistry, but… Continue reading Anne Hathaway remembers “gross” audition where she had to kiss 10 men

James Buckley, known for his portrayal of Jay Cartwright in the hit comedy series The Inbetweeners, is confirmed to reprise his role as Ben in 2:22: A Ghost Story when it returns to London’s West End next month. Stacey Dooley, the popular television presenter, will be making her debut in the West End as Jenny.… Continue reading The Inbetweeners’ James Buckley to appear in ‘2:22 A Ghost Story’ on London’s West End

Interpol have expanded their ‘Antics’ 20th-anniversary tour with four extra European shows later this year. Originally released in 2004, the album was the band’s second studio release and became a classic of the era. The album’s singles included ‘Slow Hands,’ ‘Evil,’ ‘C’mere,’ and ‘Narc.’ The record led to the band signing with a major label… Continue reading Interpol add more European dates to 2024 ‘Antics’ 20th anniversary tour

AURORA has opened up about a unique collaboration with one half of the Chemical Brothers, Tom Rowlands. In an interview with NME, the Norwegian alt-pop artist spoke about her upcoming album, “What Happened To The Heart?”, and how it has been a fun and playful experience working with people she admires. AURORA revealed, “We feel… Continue reading AURORA asked Chemical Brothers’ Tom Rowlands to “puke vomit all over” song on new album

Glastonbury Festival is back for 2024 and has announced the line-up for the electronic, disco, and reggae-oriented Glade area which includes Faithless, Fatboy Slim, Camelphat, and Groove Armada, among others. The Glade area plays host to a huge range of DJs and other electronic-leaning acts. The line-up also includes Goldie Live, Chris Stussy, Mall Grab,… Continue reading Faithless, Fatboy Slim, Camelphat, Groove Armada lead Glastonbury 2024 Glade area line-up

During their tour in Australia with main support from Sleep Token, metal band Bring Me The Horizon brought Sleep Token’s guitarist, IV, on stage to perform a special rendition of “Antivist” during a show in Brisbane. IV, who isn’t Sleep Token’s main vocalist but also provides additional screams, took a more prominent role vocally. Fans… Continue reading Watch Bring Me The Horizon bring out Sleep Token’s IV for ‘Antivist’ in Australia