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The government says Brexit touring plans were “rejected” by EU but the music industry demands action to prevent “catastrophe”
A government spokesperson has told NME that their Brexit deal plans to allow for more freedom of movement for touring artists and their crew were “rejected by the EU,” while the industry continues to call for more action to prevent “catastrophic” damage”. READ MORE: “It’s going to be devastating” – here’s how Brexit will screw over British touring artists Earlier this year, a number of artists and other industry insiders told NME of the widespread concern that Brexit new rules, tariffs, carnets and restrictions could further jeopardise the £5.2billion music industry when it is safe for live shows to return – and echoed earlier...
Craig David named MBE among 2021 New Year’s Honours list
Craig David has been given an MBE as part of the Queen’s annual New Year’s Honours list. Revealed today (December 31), the list sees a host of names from the worlds of sport, music and the arts recognised for their services. READ MORE: 25 essential UK garage anthems Alongside David, Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton has been knighted as part of the honours, after winning his seventh world title this year, equaling the world record of Michael Schumacher, as well as being an outspoken advocate of the Black Lives Matter movement and campaigns for racial justice. Advertisement Elsewhere, actor...
Avril Lavigne is recording new music with Machine Gun Kelly
Avril Lavigne has teased new music set to land in 2021, featuring Machine Gun Kelly. The singer is set to tour the UK next year after the the 2020 European leg of her ‘Head Above Water’ tour was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. READ MORE: Machine Gun Kelly: “I’ve been jumping up and down on the table, believing in myself, for-fucking-ever” Now, it seems like she could be bringing new material with her on the tour. Advertisement Sharing photos from the studio, featuring Machine Gun Kelly playing guitar and singing alongside Lavigne and American rapper Mod Sun, Lavigne...
Kylie Minogue releases Studio 2054 remix of ‘Real Groove’ featuring Dua Lipa
Kylie Minogue has released a new rendition of her track ‘Real Groove’, remixed as part of Dua Lipa’s recent Studio 2054 livestream. Released today (December 31), the remix features added instrumentation and a slightly more upbeat tempo, as well as vocals from Lipa. It arrives after Minogue made an appearance on the Studio 2054 livestream last month, where she performed ‘Real Groove’. Elton John and FKA Twigs were also guests on the livestream. READ MORE: Dua Lipa live at Studio 2054: a big night in with a pop great who excels at escapism Listen to the Studio 2054 remix...
Yungblud, Finneas and Dua Lipa on lineup for YouTube Originals New Year’s Eve special
Yungblud, Finneas and Dua Lipa are among the artists on the lineup for YouTube‘s New Year’s Eve special. Read more: Yungblud: “I wanted to write my ‘Urban Hymns’ or ‘Back To Black’” The streaming giant’s ‘Hello 2021: The Americas’ virtual celebration will air on the YouTube Originals channel tomorrow night (December 31) at 10:30pm EST (3:30am GMT). The event’s full lineup, which includes a wide array of social media influencers, media personalities, actors, and musicians, includes Demi Lovato, Zara Larsson, J Balvin, and more in exclusive live performances. Advertisement Other musicians to appear on the bill include Sabrina Carpenter, Dua Lipa, Ne-Yo,...
Noel Gallagher announces new demo ‘We’re Gonna Get There In The End’ arriving tomorrow
Noel Gallagher has announced he’s releasing a new demo tomorrow (December 31) called ‘We’re Gonna Get There In The End’. Read more: 10 things we learned from Noel Gallagher’s huge ‘(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?’ interview The former Oasis guitarist took to social media to announce the release of the new track which he said he wrote “a couple of weeks ago”. “Firstly let me wish everyone a Happy New Year,” Gallagher began his tweet. “Things can only get better from here!! (saying that, they couldn’t get much worse could they?!) Advertisement “Anyway I’ve been writing and noodling recently...
Justin Bieber to debut new single ‘Anyone’ during New Year’s Eve performance
Justin Bieber is set to debut a new single called ‘Anyone’ during his New Year’s Eve performance tomorrow night (December 31). Read more: Justin Bieber kicks off another ‘new era’ with vaguely ‘Holy’ new song The “arena sized” event will see the ‘Yummy’ singer accompanied by a five-piece band and a crew of dancers. It will take place in an “iconic location” with a state-of-the-art light show and a newly-designed stage. Today (December 30), Bieber took to social media to announce that he will be debuting his new single as part of the livestream gig. Advertisement “Oh yeah I’m performing...
Asian Dub Foundation and Stewart Lee’s ‘Comin’ Over Here’ still in race to be Brexit Number One
Asian Dub Foundation and Stewart Lee’s new single ‘Comin’ Over Here’ is still in race to be Brexit Number One. Read more: Stewart Lee: “People like Sleaford Mods’ powerless rage – I have that too” A campaign was launched earlier this month (December 12) in a bid to get the song to Number One when the Brexit transition period ends, with 100% of the band’s share of sales going to frontline refugee and migrant support groups. The campaign urges fans to purchase the track between 00:01am GMT on Christmas Day (December 25) and 23.59pm GMT on New Year’s Eve (December...
Kid Cudi announces deluxe edition of ‘Man On The Moon III’
Kid Cudi has announced a deluxe edition of his new album ‘Man On The Moon III: The Chosen’ is on the way. Read more: Kid Cudi – ‘Man On The Moon III: The Chosen’ review: an art piece of epic highs and honest lows Made up of 18 tracks, the rapper’s seventh studio album, which features guest appearances from Pop Smoke, Skepta, Phoebe Bridgers and Trippie Redd, was released on December 11, The follow-up to 2016’s ‘Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin” landed at Number Two on the Billboard 200 chart, one place behind Taylor Swift’s ‘Evermore’. Advertisement On Monday (December 28),...Recent Posts
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