Yesterday, the Chancellor Of The Exchequer Jeremy Hunt unveiled the latest government budget, disappointing representatives of the UK’s live music industry. Despite extending the orchestra tax relief, the budget failed to deliver on a key demand of the industry – a cut in the VAT charged on tickets. Several representatives from various live music organisations… Continue reading Budget slammed as a “missed opportunity” by UK live music industry
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Refused announce “last festival performance in Sweden” as band look to wind down
Swedish punks Refused have recently announced a forthcoming performance that will mark their “last festival performance in Sweden” as they look to wind down. The performance will take place at Stockholm’s Rosendal Garden Party on Friday, June 14. The festival line-up will also include Turnstile and M.I.A. Despite a now-deleted statement from the Rosendal Garden… Continue reading Refused announce “last festival performance in Sweden” as band look to wind down
‘Overwatch’ art director Dion Rogers breaks down the game’s stylish ‘Cowboy Bebop’ crossover
Blizzard’s Overwatch 2 has started its crossover with 90’s sci-fi anime Cowboy Bebop on Wednesday, March 7. Dion Rogers, the art director of Overwatch, shared in an interview that their team are avid fans of the anime and it has inspired some of the game’s visuals during development. Cowboy Bebop’s aesthetics fit Overwatch’s east meets… Continue reading ‘Overwatch’ art director Dion Rogers breaks down the game’s stylish ‘Cowboy Bebop’ crossover
Lea Seydoux says being a female actor in Hollywood is “harsh”: “You lose your freedom”
Léa Seydoux recently expressed her opinion on the differences between working as a female actor in Hollywood versus in Europe. In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar UK, the star of Dune: Part Two and No Time To Die, highlighted the harshness of the American entertainment industry on women, stating that it is hard for women… Continue reading Lea Seydoux says being a female actor in Hollywood is “harsh”: “You lose your freedom”
Brighton’s ‘One Piece’ card shop represents growing interest in card games, says Bandai Namco
Bandai Namco, a multinational video game developer and publisher, has opened a new One Piece card game shop in Brighton. According to a Bandai Namco representative who spoke with NME, this shop represents an “evolution” of their brand, with plans to offer “multiple experiential products” in addition to card game sales. One Piece, one of… Continue reading Brighton’s ‘One Piece’ card shop represents growing interest in card games, says Bandai Namco
Taylor Swift: Two men arrested and charged for allegedly sneaking fans into ‘Eras’ tour without tickets
Singaporean police have arrested and charged two men who allegedly aided fans attempting to sneak into Taylor Swift concerts without tickets. The incidents took place at the third of Swift’s six shows in Singapore on 26 February 2024. One of three men who were let into the concert by the accused group was Chinese influencer… Continue reading Taylor Swift: Two men arrested and charged for allegedly sneaking fans into ‘Eras’ tour without tickets
Kate Winslet remembers Robert Downey Jr.’s “dreadful” audition for ‘The Holiday’: “That’s not going to work”
During her appearance on The Tonight Show, Kate Winslet shared memories of Robert Downey Jr.’s audition for the movie The Holiday, calling it “dreadful.” Even though Winslet was cast for the movie, Downey Jr. and Jimmy Fallon were competing for the role that eventually went to Jude Law. “We were told it was just a… Continue reading Kate Winslet remembers Robert Downey Jr.’s “dreadful” audition for ‘The Holiday’: “That’s not going to work”
Metallica announce “phase two” of special pressings of all albums on vinyl
Metallica has announced a “phase two” vinyl pressings campaign for the remaining albums. Following the successful re-release of their first five albums on coloured vinyl last year, the second phase of 140g special pressings will begin with Garage Inc. on 5 April. This album, which features unique reimaginings of classic tracks by Thin Lizzy and… Continue reading Metallica announce “phase two” of special pressings of all albums on vinyl
The Voice coach Debra Byrd dies aged 72 with Jennifer Hudson leading tributes
One of the most successful and renowned voice coaches, Debra Byrd, has passed away at the age of 72. Debra worked with an extensive range of hugely popular music-themed television shows, which included programs such as “American Idol,” “Canadian Idol,” and “The Voice,” alongside her work as a personal coach for some of the biggest… Continue reading The Voice coach Debra Byrd dies aged 72 with Jennifer Hudson leading tributes
‘Ghost Of Tsushima’ is coming to PC with a director’s cut
Sucker Punch Productions announced this week that Ghost of Tsushima will be released on PC in May of this year, alongside its Legends multiplayer mode and Iki Island DLC in one package priced at £49.99 ($59.99). The game will be available on both Steam and the Epic Games Store. The PC version will include support… Continue reading ‘Ghost Of Tsushima’ is coming to PC with a director’s cut