Apple Music to open new concert venue in Battersea
Apple Music says the Battersea venue won’t compete with grassroots gigs Apple Music is opening a 600-capacity concert hall in London, underneath its UK headquarters at Battersea Power Station, at a time when the live music scene around it is struggling. The venue, Apple Music Hall, will host one-off shows by major recording artists and […]
3 weeks ago
James Bay played Wembley in a wheelchair two days after breaking his ankle
“Pain is temporary. Wembley is forever” Breaking an ankle the day before a gig would be a pretty good excuse to stay home, but James Bay clearly had other ideas. The singer was due to support Bon Jovi at a sold-out Wembley Stadium on Wednesday and was determined not to miss the opportunity. After injuring […]
1 month ago
Glasto ticket price hike causes backlash – but how much have they changed over time?
Glastonbury’s latest ticket hike is proving controversial Glastonbury Festival has barely begun preparing for next year, but fans are already unhappy about the rising cost of attending. Organisers have confirmed that a weekend ticket will cost £408, including the £5 booking fee. This marks the first time the price has passed £400 and represents a […]
1 month ago
Britain’s oldest pop band announce retirement after 68 years with final show set for Glastonbury
They’ve had quite the run. Britain’s oldest pop band have announced their retirement after 68 years with their final show set to come at Glastonbury. The Searchers have been performing with different lineups since 1957. Mike Pender and John McNally formed the Merseyside group, who are known as the “longest-running band in pop history.” The […]
1 year ago
Ticketmaster cancels thousands of Oasis tickets leaving fans devastated
Fans are fuming! Ticketmaster has cancelled thousands of Oasis tickets in an attempt to crackdown on bots and touts. However, some genuine fans say they have been left devastated after having their tickets wrongfully cancelled. Oasis announced their reunion tour last summer but many fans failed to get tickets to the shows set to take […]
1 year ago
Ringo Starr cancels rest of US tour due to illness
He was advised to rest Ringo Starr has cancelled the remaining dates of his US tour due to ill health. The former Beatles drummer missed his Philadelphia concert on Tuesday, 24 September and has now cancelled his shows at Radio City Music Hall in New York. The 84-year-old was reportedly advised by a doctor to […]
2 years ago