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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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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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Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s Rein Me In breaks 73-year UK No 1 record

Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s Rein Me In has become the longest-running UK No 1 single, overtaking a record set by Frankie Laine in 1953.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Traditional Irish music and dance belong to everybody

Belfast TradFest’s founder says Irish traditional music and dance belong to everybody as the eight-day festival opens in the city.

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Musicians compete for place at All-Ireland Fleadh in Belfast

Traditional musicians and dancers across Ulster are competing in Warrenpoint for places at the All-Ireland Fleadh finals in Belfast, with the top two in each division advancing.

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