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Mariah Carey’s signature Christmas song was the subject of a copyright infringement case brought to courts in 2022

Mariah Carey copyright lawsuit over Christmas hit dropped

Newcastle's Life Centre is hosting a food festival this weekend.

Weekend food festival expected to be North East's biggest ever

The 2025 Glastonbury Festival line-up so far has elicited a mixed response again from fans - but has interest in the festival waned over the last three years?

Analysis Has interest in Glastonbury Festival dropped after first announcement?

Much like when the clocks going backwards affect our music tastes, research suggests the same applies when the clocks 'spring forwards' later this month.

Why our listening habits change ahead of the clocks springing forward

Megan Thee Stallion was indicated in the study to have used derogatory terms as a means of empowerment, but critics argue it reinforces misogyny in music.

Study shows an alarming rise in derogatory lyrics towards women

Drummer Frank Ferrer has left Guns N' Roses 'amicably' after being with the band for 19 years.

Guns N’ Roses split with their longest serving drummer, Frank Ferrer

Could Neil Young, RAYE, Charli XCX or Nile Rodgers be the most streamed artist on Spotify performing at Worthy Farm in 2025?

Who are the most streamed acts performing at Glastonbury 2025?

The World of Hans Zimmer is set to tour the UK in late 2026

Oscar-winning composer's works to tour the UK - full list of dates

John Legend is set to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his debut album with a series of UK performances in 2025.

John Legend announces UK tour dates in celebration of Get Lifted

Queen, Herbie Hancock and Barbara Hannigan are this year's Polar Music Prize recipients.

Explainer What is the Polar Music Prize, as Queen earn the prize in 2025?

Charli XCX is one of the big names set to perform at Heaton Park at this year's Parklife festival.

Parklife 2025: essential information including travel & opening times

Feuds, fights and reconciliations? Here's the ten most searched for, vitriolic music feuds according to Google analytics.

Is Kendrick v Drake the most searched for music feud in history?

Why is Oasis and Knebworth such a hallowed combination for many music fans in the UK?

Why are Oasis fans thinking Knebworth is back on the cards?

Will Smith has announced a series of UK tour dates to take place during Summer 2025.

Will Smith set to tour the United Kingdom in 2025

London - get ready for a Party Girl Festival as support for Charli XCX's set at Lido Festival has been announced.

Charli XCX to take over Victoria Park at Lido Festival this June

According to research, this generation of music fans are pushing for less Taylor Swift and more of what they grew up listening to.

Why are this generation of music fans saying ‘no more’ Taylor Swift?

Are the odds in favour for Remember Monday this early before the Eurovision Song Contest final, or are Sweden's KAJ set to see Sweden become the most crowned champions in Eurovision history this year?

Who is the early frontrunner to win the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest?

Tents at the National Jazz, Blues and Rock Festival in Reading, UK.

Five festivals that existed before the first Glastonbury Festival

Stevie Wonder has announced an addition series of UK tour dates, alongside his performance at Lytham Festival.

Stevie Wonder to perform five UK dates as part of upcoming tour

Coast Fest, North Shields

North East Festival announces full lineup for summer event

RAYE and Chappell Roan are the frontrunners to sing the next James Bond theme, according to bookmakers.

RAYE and Chappell Roan favourites to sing the next James Bond theme

Has the younger Leeds Festival now become "the" go to festival site for Reading and Leeds Festival over the years?

Explainer Has Leeds overtaken Reading? Festival popularity analysis revealed

A general view of the main stage on day 3 of the Latitude Festival held in Henham Park, Southwold on July 18, 2009 in Southwold, England.

Explainer Your essential guide ahead of Latitude Festival 2025

Guinness trumps list of top 20 Irish exports

The top 20 things to come out of Ireland - number one is no surprise!

All the tech, history and music you could want - all in one app!

Readly review: The best way to read tech and music mags

The Coronation Building on the Quayside in Newcastle Upon Tyne.

Quayside to become home to 'world class' music recording studio

Tom Collins is heading across the UK as part of an acoustic pub tour.

I'm touring pubs across the UK to advocate for live music

BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend.

Jade Thirlwall joins impressive BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2025 line-up

Si King and Sonny Tennet on the bill for celebration of local talent

Roddy Woomble and Idlewild are set to tour the UK later this year - including two dates in Scotland.

Idlewild announce first UK tour in six years

Architects are set for three UK arena shows this year as part of their wider 2025 European Tour.

Architects set to perform three UK arena dates on their European tour

Biffy Clyro are among the latest names confirmed for BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend in Liverpool this Summer.

Biffy Clyro, Tom Grennan among the names for BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend

We've pulled together 45 events taking place in Newcastle as the seasons change and the weather warms up in 2025!

45 incredible gigs coming to Newcastle you won't want to miss

Gwen Stefani found huge success with her solo career, but is she the most success female artist to go it alone?

Women in Music: 10 artists who found greater fame going solo

The Vaccines at Lindisfarne Festival 2024.

Festival unveils over 50 new artists for its 10th birthday line-up

Who from the pantheon of 1980s acts are still dominating streaming services in 2025?

15 artists from the 1980s still streaming strong on Spotify in 2025

Remember Monday will be representing the United Kingdom at Eurovision 2025.

Eurovision 2025: Remember Monday to represent the United Kingdom

Sabrina Carpenter’s first English date on the Short n’ Sweet tour took place in Birmingham overnight.

What did Sabrina Carpenter play on her first UK tour date?

A case of different music ideologies or an oversaturation of a genre? What was said in the beef between NIN's Trent Reznor and Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst?

Limp Bizkit v Nine Inch Nails: the battle of commercialism vs art

We predict what Oasis could perform at their upcoming reunion shows in 2025 - but is Wonderwall their most played song live?

Which Oasis tracks are most likely to feature in their reunion shows?

What genre so far has the most representation after this morning's Glastonbury 2025 announcement?

Analysis Exploring Glastonbury's 2025 line-up: which genre takes the spotlight?

Charli XCX is one of a number of names announced for Glastonbury 2025 this morning.

Olivia Rodrigo, The 1975 and Charli XCX set to perform at Glastonbury
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FLO have postponed their upcoming UK tour dates due to an injury that took place during rehearsals.

FLO postpone 2025 UK tour after rehearsal injury

More festival's have been announced and artists revealed as we update our UK festival guide for the month of March 2025 - has anything taken your fancy so far?

Explainer The UK festival season 2025 - dates, tickets and line-ups so far

GHOST announce new album ahead of 2025 UK tour dates

Here's your guide ahead of this year's Creamfields 2025 festival in Daresbury!

Explainer Creamfields 2025 guide: from what not to bring to when to arrive

Slayer are set to perform two UK shows alongside their appearance at Black Sabbath's final show in 2025.

Slayer announce two UK dates alongside Black Sabbath’s final show

Macy Gray is set to celebrate the 25th anniversary of her debut album with a series of shows in the UK this Spring.

Macy Gray announces UK tour for Spring 2025

BRITs 2025 winners Ezra Collective and Charli XCX are among those who have seen sales figures surge since this year's ceremony took place.

Record sales boost for BRIT Awards nominees, new data shows

Today marks the sixth anniversary since the death of Prodigy frontman and '90s pop culture icon, Keith Flint.

Honouring Keith Flint: 49 iconic photos of The Prodigy frontman

Drake has settled one of his lawsuits regarding Kendrick Lamar’s hit single, Not Like Us.

Drake settles payola lawsuit against iHeartRadio over Not Like Us

What songs have we included alongside Jack Johnson for you to listen to on Pancake Day 2025?

13 breakfast songs to add to your Pancake Day 2025 playlist

Dave Nelson at the Brit Awards 2025

Gallery: I'm the photographer who snapped all the stars at the Brits

Metallica's watershed 1986 album Master of Puppets turns 39 today - but is still an album overshadowed by the tragic death of Cliff Burton (far right.)

Metallica’s Master of Puppets at 39: a look back at the metal classic

Jade Thirlwall performed at the 2025 Brit Awards in London with her single Angel Of My Dreams

Jade steals the show at Brit Awards with "Hall of fame" performance

Sam Fender performed at the 2025 Brit Awards.

Sam Fender performs for the first time since injury at Brit Awards

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