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Concert Films and Livestreams Transform How Fans Experience Live Music

Concert films and livestreamed gigs are reshaping how fans experience live music, offering accessibility and new revenue but raising questions about cost and the future of in-person shows.

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Getty Images Taylor Swift stands against a background bearing her name on the red carpet of her concert film world premiere. She wears a sleeveless blue dress with a floral cut-out design, a pearl necklace and silver earrings and rings. She has her hair cut short, framing her face, and wears red lipstick and blue eyeshadow.

Eisteddfod 2026: Cyhoeddi Rhestr Anrhydeddau'r Orsedd Cymru

Mae rhestr anrhydeddau Orsedd Cymru ar gyfer Eisteddfod 2026 wedi cael ei chyhoeddi, gan gynnwys enwau fel Joe Allen, Mari Grug, Heledd Cynwal, Aleighcia Scott ac eraill. Byddant yn derbyn eu gwisgoedd ar faes yr Eisteddfod yn Llantwit ym mis Awst.

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Why African Stars Like Burna Boy and Wizkid Rarely Tour Africa Despite Global Fame

African pop stars like Burna Boy and Wizkid dominate global stages but rarely tour Africa due to logistical, financial, and infrastructural challenges, leaving local fans disconnected from live performances of their own culture.

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Tyla performing at the MTV EMAs in 2024, in Manchester.

Bristol Choir Leader Questions Park Fee Structure Affecting Postnatal Classes

Bristol's Bring Your Own Baby choir faces challenges due to new £400 annual park fees, sparking a petition and calls for council review amid concerns over affordability and fairness.

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LDRS A group of women and children singing under a marquee on a winter's day. They are all wearing hats, gloves and scarves.

Mike Pickering Recalls Signing Calvin Harris While He Worked at M&S

Mike Pickering recalls signing Calvin Harris while he was working at Marks & Spencer, highlighting their enduring collaboration and Harris's rise from a shelving job in Dumfries to global DJ success.

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Author's collection A black and white photo of DJ Calvin Harris in a suit with a T-shirt underneath alongside Mike Pickering in a leather jacket with dark glasses and grey receding hair

Thousands Celebrate Sunrise at Oxford's Historic May Morning Event

Thousands gathered in Oxford for the annual May Morning celebrations, featuring the Magdalen College Choir's dawn performance, traditional festivities, and city-wide events welcoming summer.

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A peaceful sunrise captured with leafless trees silhouetted against orange sky.

Derry Jazz Festival Celebrates 25 Years with International Stars and Huge Audiences

The City of Derry Jazz Festival celebrates 25 years, attracting international stars and 100,000 visitors, with diverse music styles and strong local support.

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Derry City and Strabane District Council jazz perfomers outside derry's guildhall

Cofio 250 Mlynedd o Feirniadaeth Ann Griffiths, Emynydd Enwog Cymru

Mae 250 mlynedd ers geni Ann Griffiths, emynydd enwog Cymru, a phrofiadau Sian Meinir wrth berfformio ei gwaith yn adlewyrchu ei dylanwad parhaus.

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BBC Reschedules Stirling Festival to Avoid Clashing with Local Events

BBC reschedules Radio 2 in the Park festival in Stirling to September to avoid clashes with local events, collaborating with SIFA and local authorities to ensure a successful music celebration.

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BBC A general view of the crowd and stage hosting Belinda Carlisle at Radio 2 in the Park 2025.

Cofio Trefor Owen a'i ddylanwad ar draddodiad clocsiau a dawns Cymru

Teyrngedau i Trefor Owen, gwneuthurwr clocsiau a ffigwr amlwg yn y byd dawns gwerin, am ei ddylanwad ar draddodiad dawns a chlocs Cymru a'i garu at ei gartref mabwysiedig, Cricieth.

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MOJO Band Marks 40 Years with New Album Release

Mae'r band MOJO o Fôn wedi rhyddhau albwm newydd, Hir Oes, i nodi 40 mlynedd ers eu EP cyntaf. Wedi perfformio gyda grwpiau mawr, maent yn parhau i fwynhau eu cerddoriaeth gyda chriw newydd a hen.

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Why Spotify Lacks a Filter to Block AI-Generated Music

Spotify faces challenges in labeling and filtering AI-generated music amid industry debates, technical hurdles, and economic considerations. While some platforms adopt detection and tagging, Spotify opts for transparency over filtering, balancing innovation with trust.

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