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Working class make up less than 10 percent of film and TV workers, study reveals
A new study has revealed that less than one in ten people working in film and television in the UK are from working class backgrounds, the lowest figure in a decade. The same research, as reported by Channel 4, also showed that a similar disparity is present in the music and performing arts sector, with just 16 per cent coming from working class communities, as opposed to almost 65 per cent from middle or upper class backgrounds. A lack of diversity has also been reported in other categories, with data showing that 90 per cent of those working in...
NIKI announces massive 2024 and 2025 world tour
Indonesia-born California-based singer-songwriter NIKI has announced the dates for her massive ‘Buzz’ world tour – see the full list of dates below. The tour – her biggest of her career so far – will span several months between 2024 and 2025, and will see the 88rising star perform across North America, Europe and the UK, Asia and Australia and New Zealand. NIKI. Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images The North American leg of NIKI’s ‘Buzz’ tour will kick off on September 5 in Toronto and will conclude on October 19 in Vancouver. Pre-sale tickets go live at 10am local time today (May...
Ibiza bans alcohol sales after 9.30pm in San Antonio to tackle “excessive tourism”
A number of Balearic islands, including Ibiza and Mallorca, are set to band alcohol sales after 9.30pm to tackle “excessive tourism”. According to DJ Mag, the new law took effect on May 11, where popular tourist destinations such as Ibiza’s San Antonio and Mallorca’s Magaluf will have new sanctions on alcohol purchase and consumption placed on them. The ban on alcohol sales will reportedly take effect between 9:30pm and 8am in party hotspots, adding onto past legislation passed by the Balearic government four years ago. The ban, which was allegedly pushed by local authorities, will take place until at least...
GRAIVE Unveils Deeply Personal New Single “Nothing New”
Hailing from the small town of Ocala, Florida, GRAIVE now calls Los Angeles home as she begins to speak with her voice of music. Today, with the new single “Nothing New,” she follows that template of taking her own experiences and putting them into something stirring. After some early success as a producer, GRAIVE quickly changed her lane toward singing and songwriting. This switch bore immediate fruit with the release of her first-ever track, “Can’t Stop,” and within minutes, she had inked her first deal with CMG. GRAIVE’s music is based on raw emotion and tales from her life,...
Slipknot’s Jim Root says the band “didn’t even try” auditioning anyone besides Eloy Casagrande
Slipknot guitarist Jim Root has revealed how Eloy Casagrande came to be the band’s new drummer. READ MORE: Slipknot’s Clown talks 2024 tour and new material: “This band has never been happier” In late April, Eloy Casagrande was confirmed as Slipknot’s new drummer, taking over Jay Weinberg, who was let go late last year. Since then, Casagrande has opened up about the “complicated” choice he had to make in leaving Brazilian metal legends Sepultura to join Slipknot. Now, Jim Root has revealed the band’s auditioning process with Casagrande and how he was confirmed into the band. In a new interview...
David Gilmour announces shows in historic Rome landmark and first US gigs in eight years
David Gilmour has announced a show at a historic Rome landmark as well as a handful of shows in the US. Before taking on the stage at London’s Royal Albert Hall for his six-night residency, the soloist and former Pink Floyd guitarist will perform at Rome’s historic chariot-racing stadium Circus Maximus (Circo Massimo) during a six-night run taking place from September 27 through October 3 It will mark his return to the legendary venue and in Italy since his Rattle That Lock Tour in 2016. Gilmour also announced four shows taking place in North America. The musician will perform at...
TWICE’s Nayeon announces highly anticipated solo comeback, ‘NA’
TWICE singer Nayeon has announced the upcoming release of her second solo mini-album, ‘NA’, due out in June. TWICE’s Nayeon revealed today (May 13) that she’s gearing up to make her solo comeback though a post on the girl group’s X (formerly Twitter) account. Titled ‘NA’, the singer’s second mini-album, will be released on June 14 at 1pm KST or 12am ET An accompanying timetable for the project’s release revealed that the singer will release the tracklist and trailer for ‘NA’ on May 16 and 18, respectively. Four different concept photos will drop from May 20 to 30, followed...
Bambie Thug accuses Eurovision organisers of “not supporting them” amidst Israel commentator controversy
Bambie Thug has accused Eurovision organisers of “not supporting them” over claims that the Israeli broadcasters “incited violence” against them. In an interview after their performance at Eurovision 2024, the Irish singer-songwriter claimed the Israeli broadcaster KAN “incited violence against me twice, three times.” “We brought it up to the EBU,” they told reporters. “They said they’d follow up. They waited to the last minute, we still haven’t gotten statement back to us, allowed us to be scapegoats, allowed us to be the spokesperson for standing up for ourselves. “And yeah, the broadcaster has disobeyed the rules and I...
Watch Bambie Thug proclaim “love will triumph over hate!” at the end of their powerful Eurovision performance
Bambie Thug has given a special message at the end of their gripping Eurovision performance – watch it below. READ MORE: Bambie Thug on Eurovision 2024: “I know that my heart is in the right place” The Irish Eurovision entry has been tipped as one of the favourites to win this year, with them ranking fourth on the bookie’s odds to win the contest. However, the Cork singer has also faced significant challenges throughout the competition due to their pro-Palestinian stance. It was revealed they were forced to remove the words ‘ceasefire’ and ‘freedom for Palestine’ in a medieval script...Recent Posts
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