The rise in solo gig-going – and how to take the first step

The rise in solo gig-going – and how to take the first step

According to ticketing marketplace viagogo, an increasing number of people are attending music events on their own. In fact, almost two-fifths of music fans (39%) have plans to attend a music event solo this season, whilst 32% have already gone alone. Traditionally seen as socially taboo and something to be avoided, solo gig-going is now… Continue reading The rise in solo gig-going – and how to take the first step

The best films of 2024… so far!

The best films of 2024… so far!

eir quest to uncover the truth becomes a reflection on society’s love of nostalgia and the way television has shaped our lives. Using a mix of animation, recreated footage, and found material, director Jane Schoenbrun creates a world that feels real and deeply nostalgic, while also questioning the very nature of what we remember. The… Continue reading The best films of 2024… so far!

Mad Cool 2024: what to do in Madrid while you’re here

Mad Cool 2024: what to do in Madrid while you’re here

Madrid’s Mad Cool Festival is renowned for its exceptional line-up of musicians, as well as its central location in Spain. From July 10-13, the Iberdrola Music Venue in Villaverde will welcome top names in music such as The Killers, Måneskin, Pearl Jam, and Dua Lipa. Fortunately, the venue’s accessibility via car or public transport also… Continue reading Mad Cool 2024: what to do in Madrid while you’re here

The NME Magazine May/June 2024 issue with Royel Otis on the cover is now on sale

The NME Magazine May/June 2024 issue with Royel Otis on the cover is now on sale

The latest edition of NME Magazine has hit the shelves, featuring Royel Otis on the cover. Released in May/June 2024, the issue is available for purchase at Dawsons. NME, which was first introduced in 1952, celebrates the best emerging artists and bands around the world. It returned to print as a bi-monthly global magazine in… Continue reading The NME Magazine May/June 2024 issue with Royel Otis on the cover is now on sale

Cover to Cover: NME faves on their fellow front-page stars

Cover to Cover: NME faves on their fellow front-page stars

After celebrating the first anniversary of their flagship interview series The Cover, NME has handed over the reins to some of the biggest stars featured on the platform, asking them to spotlight their favorite emerging artists over the past year. Bellah raves about Rachel Chinouriri as an incredible musician with an amazing body of work,… Continue reading Cover to Cover: NME faves on their fellow front-page stars

Here are all the biggest concerts, tours and festivals coming to Australia in 2025

Here are all the biggest concerts, tours and festivals coming to Australia in 2025

Music fans in Australia have been blessed with a plethora of new music releases in 2024 from some of the biggest stars both at home and abroad. Along with these releases has come a busy tour schedule, as the first half of the year has seen big names like SZA, Fred Again.., and Bring Me… Continue reading Here are all the biggest concerts, tours and festivals coming to Australia in 2025

These artists are touring and holding concerts in Asia in 2024

These artists are touring and holding concerts in Asia in 2024

As we approach the year 2024, music enthusiasts can anticipate a grand lineup of artists slated to tour Asia. NME has revealed a list of musicians and bands that will perform in the continent, which includes pop heavyweights Olivia Rodrigo and Anne-Marie, along with metal favourites Arch Enemy and others. Meanwhile, fans of K-pop can… Continue reading These artists are touring and holding concerts in Asia in 2024

Behind The Cover with Laufey: “I never expected to be on the cover of a magazine”

Behind The Cover with Laufey: “I never expected to be on the cover of a magazine”

To celebrate the one-year anniversary of NME’s The Cover franchise, the magazine takes a behind-the-scenes look at jazz-pop artist Laufey’s photoshoot. Laufey arrived at the studio feeling inspired by Barbie and Taylor Swift, and the glittery backdrop of the shoot led her to reminisce about Swift’s “Bejeweled” and feel like a “musician Barbie.” The artist’s… Continue reading Behind The Cover with Laufey: “I never expected to be on the cover of a magazine”

‘Real-life’ Martha from ‘Baby Reindeer’ booked for nightclub appearance

‘Real-life’ Martha from ‘Baby Reindeer’ booked for nightclub appearance

The woman who allegedly inspired the character Martha in Netflix’s Baby Reindeer will appear at a nightclub in Coventry, according to the club’s Facebook page. Kasbah nightclub announced that Fiona Harvey, the woman base of the character Martha, will be taking selfies, signing autographs and may even take a lucky reindeer home to hang her… Continue reading ‘Real-life’ Martha from ‘Baby Reindeer’ booked for nightclub appearance