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Headswitcher. Photo by Fleur Tosney.

Alt-grunge act Headswitcher to play debut headline gig at The Lab

Jazz Colossus are headlining the main stage.

Solstice Festival to return this weekend big band headliner Jazz Colossus

Maddox Jones and Dave Crawford.

Singer-songwriter Maddox Jones back with Latin-tinged single Pineapple Salsa

The Stowaway Festival is back in August

Stowaway reveals day splits ahead of festival’s return in August

Bludfest and Forever Now festivals take place next weekend.

Music fans to descend on Milton Keynes for Bludfest and Forever Now festivals

Korn are set to headline Download Festival this evening - but are there any stage clashes on the final day?

Secret set and updated set times and weather for Download's final day

Sleep Token are set to headline the Apex Stage this evening at Download Festival 2025.

Download Festival 2025: set times and stage clashes for June 14 2025

Green Day are set to headline Download Festival later today - but is there set clashing with anyone else?

Download Festival 2025: Friday set times including Green Day's set

What's The Story? takes place next weekend at the Roadmender.

Daytime disco to celebrate Britpop and indie anthems at Roadmender

Though the band were rumoured in 2024 to be launching another tour this year, reports that have emerged might explain the change of plans for The Rolling Stones.

Rolling Stones reported to be working on follow up to Hackney Diamonds

Ye has apparently changed his name once again, according to filings in the State of California.

Ye changes his name to Ye Ye - for the second time in five years

HAIM have addressed speculation they could be at Worthy Farm this year during an interview with BBC Radio 2 overnight.

HAIM address Glastonbury 2025 rumours during radio interview

The theatre has become a popular venue for open-air entertainment

Teenage love and 1930s glamour to make for summer nights of fun

From who could guest with Charli XCX to who might play a guerrilla gig this weekend; here's a round up of the last minute rumours for Parklife 2025.

Who could be surprise guests at Parklife 2025?

David Byrne has announced eight UK dates as part of his World Tour.

David Byrne announces 2026 UK tour dates - tickets and locations

Has there been any changes to what CDs users of Discogs are after in June 2025?

The 15 most wanted CDs in June 2025, according to Discogs
Has the run up to festival season changed what CD’s fans are after on Discogs this month?
Benjamin Jackson

Blossoms.

Mabel and Blossoms among new acts added to British Grand Prix’s music line-up

Who should have picked up an invite to record a song, which went on to become a smash hit for the artist it wasn't intended for?

13 pop classics & the artists who were originally set to perform them

RM and V are the latest K-Pop idols to have completed their mandatory military service - but are there exemptions for K-Pop acts?

K-Pop stars set to re-join BTS after completing military service

Velvet Engine is headlining The Lab. Photo by Katie Malco.

Velvet Engine to play Baby single release gig at The Lab

The Searchers.

The Searchers Thank You tour heads to Royal & Derngate

Gaz Brookfield is headlining The Black Prince.

Brookfield, Wild and Tavener bring joint tour to The Black Prince

Mr. Money In The Bank 2025, Seth Rollins, is scheduled to be at Monday Night Raw this evening - the same event Jey Uso is set to defend the World Heavyweight Championship at.

WWE Monday Night Raw: UK start time & matches announced - June 9 2025

Kylie now joins the prestigious group as the only female performance in ‘The 21 Club.’

Kylie joins the '21 Club' after her most recent UK shows

I travelled from Sussex to see ABBA Voyage

Sleeping bag? Check. Torch? Check? Cooking Gas? Not this time around - here's our guide to packing for Download 2025.

To bring and what not to bring - a guide to packing for Download 2025

It's another busy weekend for wrestling fans, with WWE Smackdown this evening, WWE Money In The Bank 2025 tomorrow and WWE Worlds Collide shortly before the PLE.

WWE Smackdown: UK start time, matches and how to watch Worlds Collide
What’s set to take place on the final WWE Smackdown before Money In The Bank 2025?
Benjamin Jackson

Before Spotify or YouTube, ravers would head to independent record stores or buy live tapes of the shows through mail order services - many of which where DIY operations.

The most valuable 'rave tapes' from the 1990s

In the Night Garden Live features full-size costumes, magical puppets, and charming narration (photo: Johan Persson)

Enjoy special times with the family with shows at Castle

In the Night Garden Live features full-size costumes, magical puppets, and charming narration (photo: Johan Persson)

Enjoy special times with the family with shows at Castle

John Cena continues his quest to 'ruin' wrestling as he tags up with YouTuber Logan Paul to battle Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso at Money In The Bank 2025.

WWE Money In The Bank 2025: UK start time and matches confirmed so far

The theatre has become a popular venue for open-air entertainment

Teenage love and 1930s glamour to make for summer nights of fun

Sir Rod Stewart cancelled his second show as he continues to battle a case of the flu, he revealed on social media.

Rod Stewart cancels second concert in a week due to illness

Your June episode of Screen Babble sees the group discuss The Last of Us Season 2, summer films and our favourite music documentaries.

Screen Babble Podcast: The Last of Us S2, summer movies and music docs

Del Boy and co take to the stage

Ten of the Best - Your guide to what to catch on stage in the coming days

The 1997 Purple Bentley Turbo R, previously owned by Noel Gallagher, is currently for sale for £1.2 million on AutoTrader.

Noel Gallagher's 1997 Bentley up for sale for a cool £1.2 million

Eminem is suing Meta, the owners of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, over 243 cases of copyright infringement on their platforms.

Eminem to sue Meta for $109 million over copyright infringement

You can sign up now for the audition now for the Seb Factor 2025/National World

Kettering talent show auditions now open to find Seb Factor winner

Benji Brown.

Benji Brown discusses new single Demonz and plans for new music

There's two huge gaps in the Download Festival 2025 timetable, while could a Weezer super-fan join them during their main stage set this year?

Five potential surprises that could occur at Download Festival 2025

'A colourful array of varied musical emotions': The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (photo: Ben Wright)

Powerhouses celebrated in fine style by Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

CM Punk looks to book his place at this year's Money In The Bank ladder match - and over his shoulder at the threat of Seth Rollins and his new faction.

UK start time and matches announced for WWE Monday Night Raw

The festival takes place at Duston Mill on the longest day of the year

Celebrate the best of Northants at new festival

Did the re-recording of some of Taylor Swift's earlier albums lead to Shamrock Capital having no other choice but to sell her masters back to her due to streaming revenue?

Did Taylor's Versions out-stream her newly bought original masters?

Is Angels the most streamed song from Robbie Williams back catalogue, as the singer continues his UK tour later this week?

What is Robbie William's most streamed song as his tour continues?

The first capsule of items includes several motifs dedicated to Oasis' legendary Knebworth performances.

Oasis team up with Amazon to release new merchandise ahead of reunion

As more people are struggling to pull money together to attend UK festivals, what five are considered the best value-for-money in 2025?

What are the five UK festivals this year worth their ticket prices?

Cody Pennington is headlining The Roadmender.

Country star Cody Pennington heading to the Roadmender

Will it be an explosive episode of WWE Smackdown this evening, as the Champ and the Quarterback reside under the same roof?

WWE Smackdown: UK start time, matches announced and MITB qualifiers

KettFest 2025 is coming soon to five stages across Kettering /National World

KettFest 2025 arts festival returns with music and entertainment

The original Broadway cast of the smash-hit musical, Hamilton!, will be reuniting to celebrate its 10th anniversary at this year's Tony Awards ceremony.

Original Broadway cast of Hamilton to perform at the Tony Awards 2025

What are some of the most lucrative releases from your Download 2025 headliner's back catalogues, and who else playing this year has high-value items according to Discogs?

The most valuable music releases from Download 2025's headliners

Sunset at Shambala. Photo by Scott Salt.

Shambala adds new acts and stage splits ahead of 25th anniversary festival

Kneecap have been removed from the TRNSMT 2025 festival after police were concerned over safety issues regarding the band’s performance.

Kneecap removed from TRNSMT 2025 bill due to 'safety concerns'

Only Fools and Horses: The Musical brings those much-loved characters to the stage (photo: Johan Persson)

Ten of the Best - Your guide to what to catch on stage in the coming days

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