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Glastonbury 2027 tickets to cost record £408 as sale dates confirmed

Glastonbury has confirmed ticket sale dates for its 2027 festival, with prices reaching a record £408. Coach-travel tickets go on sale 1 October, general admission on 4 October. Headliners remain unconfirmed, though Madonna has been ruled out.

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Oasis Fans Decode Cryptic Video Clues Pointing to Potential Celtic Park Shows

Oasis fans have uncovered cryptic clues in a promotional video suggesting the band may perform at Celtic Park in Glasgow during 2027, with encoded coordinates and Scottish cultural references sparking speculation about upcoming tour dates.

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Lizzo 'relieved' as judge dismisses remaining harassment lawsuit claims

A federal judge has dismissed the remaining harassment and discrimination claims against Lizzo's touring company, ending a nearly three-year legal battle. The singer expressed relief at the outcome and vowed to continue fighting all allegations.

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Country Music Legend Dolly Parton Dies at 80

Country music legend Dolly Parton, whose career spanned nearly six decades and whose influence extended into film, business and philanthropy, has died at 80. Her family announced her peaceful death in Nashville on 25 August 2026 through a video message from her nephew.

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Dutch Broadcaster Avrotros Withdraws From Eurovision 2027 Over Conflict Concerns

Dutch public broadcaster Avrotros has withdrawn from Eurovision 2027, citing concerns over the contest's neutrality while countries involved in armed conflicts remain eligible to compete. The decision follows ongoing controversy over Israel's participation.

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Historic Welsh Chapel Organ Gets New Life After 20 Years of Silence

A historic Welsh chapel organ where the rugby anthem Cwm Rhondda was first composed is being restored after 20 years of silence. Community volunteers are cleaning and repairing all 764 pipes ahead of the instrument's 120th anniversary in 2027.

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Ye Confirms Two St Petersburg Concerts in October, First Russian Shows Since Ukraine War Began

Ye has confirmed two St Petersburg concerts for October 2026, becoming the most prominent Western star to perform in Russia since the Ukraine invasion, following a European tour marred by cancellations over his past antisemitic remarks.

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Miloedd yn disgwyl ymgynnull yn Abertawe ar gyfer gwasanaeth coffa Bonnie Tyler

Disgwylir i filoedd ymgynnull yn Abertawe ddydd Llun ar gyfer Dathliad o Fywyd cyhoeddus Bonnie Tyler, yn dilyn teyrngedau torfol yn y Mwmbwls dros y penwythnos.

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50 Years of The Peace People: From Belfast's Streets of Grief to Streets of Dance

Fifty years after The Peace People formed in the wake of three children's deaths during the Troubles, founder Gerry Grehan reflects on the movement's legacy while watching Belfast's streets transformed by the All Ireland Fleadh.

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Eurovision Bars War-Torn Nations From Hosting If They Win

Eurovision organisers have changed the rules so a country involved in armed conflict cannot host the contest if it wins, a move widely seen as targeting Israel's continued participation while also affecting Ukraine.

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Campaign Grows for Statue Honouring Wings Guitarist Henry McCullough

Campaigners including Henry McCullough's widow Josie are calling for a statue in Portstewart to honour the Woodstock guitarist, who later spent 18 months touring with Wings.

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After the Fleadh: What Belfast Could Take From Its Biggest Music Festival Yet

Belfast's first All-Ireland Fleadh drew record crowds and sparked debate over pedestrianisation, derelict-building use and transport strain, with a council review now sought before next year's festival.

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