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Grant Hutchison Transitions from Glastonbury Drummer to Cider Festival Organizer

Grant Hutchison, former drummer of Frightened Rabbit, transitions from touring major festivals to running a cider shop and launching a cider festival in Fife, honoring his late brother's legacy while focusing on family and craft cider appreciation.

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Georgina Beard A man sits in front of a white shelf that is lined with bottles of cider. He has flowing dark hair with a large handle bar moustache.

Y Diliau yn Hel Atgofion am Ganu Pop y 60au gyda Caryl Parry Jones

Y Diliau, grŵp pop gwerin o Sir Gâr, yn rhannu atgofion gyda Caryl Parry Jones am eu gyrfa boblogaidd yn y 1960au a'r 1970au, gan gynnwys eu dechrau, ffasiwn, a chyngherddau nodedig.

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Y Diliau yn hel atgofion gyda Caryl Parry Jones

SSE Arena and Promoter Respond to Complaints About KPop Tribute Show

The SSE Arena and Aiken Promotions defended the KPop Forever! tribute show after some attendees criticized the performance quality and ticket value following the event in Belfast.

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Getty Images A hand, with pink painted nails, holding a microphone. The background of the image is black.

KPop Stars Lead Global Charts with Biggest Hits of 2025

KPop stars led the global music charts in 2025 with Rosé's 'APT' topping the IFPI annual chart, marking a first for non-English lyrics and artists outside North America and Europe. Other hits include Huntr/x's 'Golden' and tracks by Bruno Mars, Alex Warren, and Lola Young.

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Getty Images Rosé of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK smiles during an event to promote her film 'Born Pink', marking the group's eighth anniversary, in Seoul on August 9, 2024

Academicos de Niteroi Samba School Relegated After Lula Tribute at Rio Carnival

At Rio's carnival, samba school Academicos de Niteroi's tribute to President Lula sparked political backlash and finished last, while Unidos do Viradouro won the competition.

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Getty Images A float depicting Brazil's president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of the Academicos de Niteroi samba school

Toto Song 'Africa' Plaque in UK Burger Bar Sparks Historical Dispute

A Preston burger bar's faux blue plaque claiming Toto's 'Africa' was written there sparks a dispute with the local historical society and band representatives.

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All Hopes No Promises Blue plaque picture, which reads that song Africa by Toto was written in Preston - in the building that is now a burger restaurant, in 1982. The plaque is handed on a black wall.

Singer Michale Graves' UK Shows Cancelled Over Proud Boys Links

Michale Graves' upcoming UK shows were cancelled due to his links with far-right group The Proud Boys amid protests and venue concerns.

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Getty Images A man with semi-shaved head and black braids sings into a microphone.

Pop Star Peter Cunnah Reunites with Birth Father After 50 Years

Peter Cunnah, lead singer of D:Ream, reunited with his birth father after 50 years, completing a lifelong search that revealed a family rich in musical talent.

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Peter Cunnah Shows two men smiling at the camera. The younger one on the left is D:Ream frontman Peter Cunnah

Martin Kemp Rescued from Stuck Lift Before Falkirk DJ Set

Martin Kemp was trapped in a lift for an hour at a Falkirk nightclub before his Valentine's Day DJ set. Firefighters rescued him and five others, allowing him to perform as planned.

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Getty Images Martin Kemp, who has short grey hair combed up, stares directly into the camera at a movie premiere. He is wearing a maroon open-necked shirt and a maroon blazer.

Rhestr Fer Cân i Gymru 2026 Wedi’i Chyhoeddi gyda Chystadleuaeth yn Dychwelyd i Ynys Môn

Mae rhestr fer Cân i Gymru 2026 wedi cael ei chyhoeddi gyda’r gystadleuaeth yn dychwelyd i Ynys Môn am y tro cyntaf ers 2015. Bydd y digwyddiad yn cael ei gynnal yn fyw o Faes Sioe Môn ar 28 Chwefror gyda gwobrau ariannol i’r enillwyr.

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Councillors Urged to Support Ongoing Funding for Blas Festival

The Blas Festival, celebrating Highland and Gaelic culture since 2004, seeks continued funding from Highland Council amid financial challenges, with councillors set to review support and collaboration proposals.

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BBC Julie Fowlis is standing on a stage at a BBC Big Weekend event. She has long dark hair, and has a pair of sunglasses on her head. She is singing into a microphone.

Over 200 Fans Honor Ozzy Osbourne at New Orleans Mardi Gras Parade

More than 200 fans dressed as Ozzy Osbourne paraded at New Orleans Mardi Gras to honor the late rock legend, with his friend Stephen Rea participating and sharing plans for a July tribute.

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Stephen Rea A large group of people wearing black coats and trousers and T-shirts which have a picture of the face of Ozzy Osbourne on. The people are also wearing bluey-purple sunglasses, with many also wearing long dark wigs.