Press releases from the United Kingdom music industry
Andy Rourke Mural to Be Lit Up Purple to Mark First Anniversary of Tribute and Raise Awareness of Pancreatic Cancer.
One year after its unveiling in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, the striking mural of late Smiths bassist Andy Rourke will be illuminated in purple on Thursday evening to mark the anniversary and support Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day 2025.
The grassroots live sector stands at a crossroads. Grassroots venues are closing, independent festivals are collapsing, the squeeze of corporate dominance and creeping Government authoritarianism are being felt across the landscape and the creative ecosystem that once defined British culture is under threat.
However, there is a solution, and a new movement is on the rise. Imagine….
A return to the roots of the grassroots industry – a place where the creative spirit and the core values of festival culture were upheld. High quality production is standard, musical diversity the foundation, and where audiences feel valued, respected and a deep sense of community.
Continue reading “Music News: new festival Where It All Began to help indie music scene”
New findings by Ticketmaster outline the shift in festival trends and culture, as it launches its 2025 State of Play Report
· Two-thirds (65%) believe festivals create stronger family memories than traditional trips
· More than two in five (43%) parents even see music festivals as a replacement for the usual summer holiday
· Plus: solo raving, posh loos, eco demands, and Gen Z’s obsession with VIP
Continue reading “Music News: Music Festivals are the new family holiday”
Edinburgh International Festival’s 2025 programme offers opportunities to experience world-class artists in thought-provoking and unconventional ways – including an eight-hour choral extravaganza, a distinctive outdoor promenade dance piece and a circus infused opera. Audiences can also get involved in many Festival performances, from an outdoor mass-singalong to interactive concerts where the audience chooses the repertoire.
Continue reading “Details about the Edinburgh International Festival 2025”
David Gilmour, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Mika, The Last Dinner Party, The Corrs, Chase & Status and more honoured at glittering evening ceremony at JW Marriott Grosvenor House.
London, Wednesday 02 July 2025 – The UK music industry joined together tonight to honour some of its most iconic and exciting talent at the 49th annual O2 Silver Clef Awards, raising £715,000 and counting for Nordoff and Robbins, the UK’s largest music therapy charity.
Jem Girl at the Piano 