On The Beach Brighton returns this weekend with Madness, Moby, and The Maccabees

20th Jul 2026 1:44pm

On The Beach returns to Brighton this weekend with Madness, The Maccabees and Moby closing out the 2026 series. Find tickets and the full line-up here.

Unheard collection of David Bowie tracks to be released

17th Jul 2026 10:45am

The 10 unheard-of tracks are set to be shared with the public, recorded in the early part of his career when he was known as Davie Jones.

Get to know... 1000 Rabbits

17th Jul 2026 11:22am

Off-kilter, emotionally raw, & impossible to pin down, get to know 1000 Rabbits as they discuss debut EP ‘Are We Friends Yet?’, their inimitable live sound, & more

The best bars in Liverpool

7th Jul 2026 2:11pm

Looking for the best bars in Liverpool? From craft beer and cocktails to karaoke, wine bars, music venues, historic pubs and Baltic Triangle hangouts, here are the city’s top spots for your next drink.

Syd Barrett’s 80th birthday to be marked with tribute concert

18th Jun 2026 5:09pm

Among the celebration programme is a concert headlined by Kula Shaker, a special album celebrating the former Pink Floyd frontman’s legacy and an exhibition.

The Fringe at Tramlines reveals Devonshire Green line-up for 2026

17th Jun 2026 9:54am

Hundreds of free performances will take over Sheffield city centre this July, with DJs, brass bands, reggae acts, folk artists and community groups set to soundtrack one of the city’s biggest weekends of live music.

Where to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Manchester

3rd Jul 2026 4:01pm

It's Coming Home! To get stuck into all things 2026 FIFA World Cup and more in Manchester, scroll down now!

Where to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Glasgow

3rd Jun 2026 12:46pm

Find out where to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Glasgow this summer and back the boys in blue as they bid for glory at their first World Cup in almost three decades.

Johnny Marr reflects on Manchester roots in new Origin Stories episode

29th May 2026 10:15am

The Smiths legend and Manchester native reflects on the experiences that shaped his career for Apple Music's Origin Stories, revealing why the city remains vital to his creative process.

Pale Waves announce special headline show in Salford

22nd Jun 2026 9:25am

Pale Waves headline a special outdoor gig in September, featuring a lineup hand-picked by the band themselves.

The Beatles to open new fan experience in London

11th May 2026 2:21pm

Beatles fans can get their fix at this new opening in 2027.

The best bands of the 1960s

6th May 2026 4:08pm

From The Beatles and The Rolling Stones to The Supremes, Pink Floyd and The Stooges, explore the best bands of the 1960s and how rock, soul, folk, psychedelia and blues rock changed music for future generations.

The Best Folk Music Festivals

21st May 2026 10:12am

Check out our top picks of the Best Folk festivals in the UK and beyond, where you can go being serenaded on a hilltop to jigging in a huge crowd, all in one place!

The Best Punk, Rock and Metal Festivals

28th May 2026 4:05pm

Stick on your battle jacket, raise your horns to the sky, and open up the pit at these incredible rock, metal, and punk festivals in 2026.

The Best Family Friendly Festivals

29th Apr 2026 4:41pm

Ready to show the littluns a place where the thrills never end? Here are the best child-friendly festivals in 2026.