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Billy Connolly's rare appearance at Florida film festival

Comedy legend Sir Billy Connolly made a rare public appearance at a Florida film festival, speaking about his Parkinson's disease while receiving an artistic excellence award. Read the moving tribute from friends.

Leeds Named UK's Most Concert-Obsessed City

New 2025 study reveals surprising UK concert hotspots. Leeds beats London and Glasgow to become the nation's most music-mad city. See the full top 10 ranking.

Professor's Boxing Books Inspire BFI Film Premier

Edge Hill Professor Geoffrey Beattie's boxing books inspired the new biopic 'Giant'. Premiering at the BFI London Film Festival, it stars Pierce Brosnan and Sylvester Stallone. Discover the story behind the film.

£100k Grant for Middlesbrough Youth Music Project

Musinc receives major £100,000 Youth Music grant to support young musicians in Middlesbrough facing barriers. Discover how this funding will create inclusive music opportunities until 2028.

Top 15 Priciest Vintage Music Shirts Revealed

Discover the 15 most expensive vintage band shirts for sale in November 2025, from Kylie Minogue to Metallica. Explore the booming market for rare music memorabilia.

MeMe Detroit's Spectacular EP Fundraiser in Digbeth

Birmingham artist MeMe Detroit delivered a spectacular EP fundraising show at Deadwax in Digbeth, featuring special guests and a vibrant mix of acoustic and full-band performances. Discover the highlights of this unforgettable evening.

Mind Body Spirit Festival Birmingham Turns 10

Join the 10th-anniversary Mind Body Spirit Festival in Birmingham for free talks, workshops, and psychic readings. Discover wellbeing trends from 14-16 November at the NEC.

Sam Fender donates Mercury Prize to music charity

Sam Fender donates his entire £25,000 Mercury Prize winnings to the Music Venue Trust, supporting grassroots music venues across the UK. Discover how this act helps the music ecosystem.

TRNSMT Festival 2026 dates confirmed for Glasgow

Glasgow's flagship music festival TRNSMT will return to Glasgow Green from July 10-12, 2026, with early bird tickets going on sale soon and headliner announcements expected later this year.

Squeeze Bassist John Bentley Dies Aged 68

The British music scene is in mourning following the death of Squeeze bassist John Bentley at age 68. Bandmate Jools Holland leads tributes to the influential musician who helped shape the sound of one of Britain's most beloved bands.

Birmingham School Alumni Sell 280 Million Albums

Discover the extraordinary story of Birmingham's Moseley School, where former pupils have collectively sold over 280 million albums worldwide, creating one of Britain's most remarkable educational success stories.

Rosalía & Danny Brown Release Revolutionary New Albums

A seismic week for music lovers as Spanish superstar Rosalía drops her revolutionary 'Motomami' album while Detroit rapper Danny Brown delivers his deeply personal 'Quaranta' - two contrasting masterpieces redefining their genres.

Historic Birmingham venue becomes music school

A landmark Birmingham music venue is set to become a state-of-the-art educational facility after planners greenlight the ambitious transformation project in the city's cultural quarter.

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