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Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann begins in Belfast for first time

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann has opened in Belfast for the first time, with more than 200 events planned across the city during the eight-day festival ending on 9 August.

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A woman and man standing in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter. The woman, with dark red hair, is holding a bodhrán. The man, with short, curly brown hair, is holding a fiddle.

In pictures: Ulster Pipe Band Championships in Bangor

Thousands attended the 73rd Ulster Pipe Band Championships in Bangor on Saturday, with 60 performances, more than 50 drum majors and a parade finale.

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A young woman is holding a baton in a vertical position with one hand, which is at eye level. She has a cap on with a medal attached. He's wearing a navy jacket with lapels on her shoulders and a blue shirt and checked tie.

James drop Belladrum headline slot after Tim Booth loses his voice

James have pulled out of their Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival headline slot after frontman Tim Booth lost his voice. Razorlight will step up, with Cammy Barnes taking their main stage spot.

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A bald man with a goatee singing into a microphone

Party animals flock to Belladrum for festival's final day

Music fans arrived for Belladrum's final day dressed to the party animals theme, as James prepared to headline the main stage later.

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The families are dressed in blow-up animal costumes and polka dot dresses and animal print onsies.

Results for Saturday 1 August

All the results from Saturday 1 August and clips of the competitions, including brass bands sections 2/3 and 4.

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Brightly painted farmers market sign indicating fresh produce times.

The Human League to headline Belladrum’s second day

The Human League will headline day two at Belladrum in the Highlands, with Rizzle Kicks, Scouting for Girls and others also set to perform.

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The Human League's Philip Oakey is wearing a black jacket, sunglasses and is singing into a microphone.

Belfast prepares for first Fleadh with family events and road closures

Belfast hosts Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann for the first time from 2 to 9 August, with about 800,000 visitors expected, 200-plus events planned and a strong focus on family-friendly activities.

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Six young people playing a mixture of instruments - in the foreground a girl with long brown hair, wearing a red tshirt, plays the banjo. Next to her is a boy in a red shirt and grey jeans, playing a flute. He has medium length brown hair, as do the other three boys - playing fiddle, guitar and pipes.
The group are sat in front of a pink Belfast Fleadh backdrop.

Callum Beattie and Mika to headline Belladrum opening day

Callum Beattie and Mika will headline Belladrum’s opening day in the Highlands, with The Human League, James and other acts also confirmed for the festival’s three days.

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Scottish singer-songwriter Callum Beattie is performing on a stage. He is wearing a black and white stripy vest and is playing a yellow guitar.

BTS withdraw from 2027 Grammys after Asian pop category announced

BTS will not submit their Arirang album for the 2027 Grammys, appearing to protest the Academy’s new best Asian pop music performance category.

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Seven members of BTS in black and white outfits stand in a line before a traditional architectural backdrop

Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard dies in Dublin crash

Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard, singer with The Frames, has died in a motorbike crash in Dublin at the age of 56.

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Glen Hansard has short curly reddish/brown hair and a ginger beard and is playing a guitar and singing in a church

Ariana Grande sues hackers over leaked music and studio footage

Ariana Grande has sued two unidentified hackers, alleging they leaked unreleased music, footage and photos after targeting her collaborators and selling material online.

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Latitude secures Henham Park home for 25 more years

Latitude Festival will stay at Henham Park near Southwold, Suffolk, for another 25 years after organiser Melvin Benn signed a new lease during the event's 20th anniversary.

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Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann begins in Belfast for first time

In pictures: Ulster Pipe Band Championships in Bangor

James drop Belladrum headline slot after Tim Booth loses his voice

Party animals flock to Belladrum for festival's final day

Results for Saturday 1 August

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Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann begins in Belfast for first time

In pictures: Ulster Pipe Band Championships in Bangor

James drop Belladrum headline slot after Tim Booth loses his voice

Party animals flock to Belladrum for festival's final day

Results for Saturday 1 August

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Results for Saturday 1 August

In pictures: Ulster Pipe Band Championships in Bangor

James drop Belladrum headline slot after Tim Booth loses his voice

Party animals flock to Belladrum for festival's final day

The Human League to headline Belladrum’s second day

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Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann begins in Belfast for first time

In pictures: Ulster Pipe Band Championships in Bangor

James drop Belladrum headline slot after Tim Booth loses his voice

Party animals flock to Belladrum for festival's final day

Results for Saturday 1 August

The Human League to headline Belladrum’s second day

Belfast prepares for first Fleadh with family events and road closures

Callum Beattie and Mika to headline Belladrum opening day

BTS withdraw from 2027 Grammys after Asian pop category announced

Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard dies in Dublin crash

Ariana Grande sues hackers over leaked music and studio footage

Latitude secures Henham Park home for 25 more years