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Nightlife bosses warn that bouncer shortage is a “threat to public safety”

The Night Time Industry Association (NTIA) has warned that bouncer shortages in the UK could become a “threat to public safety”. READ MORE: How gigs can be made safer for women – “We need to involve acts, venues and gig-goers” NTIA members believe that staffing levels are under 70 per cent of what they should be, which they blame on a combination of workers quitting during the pandemic, Brexit and a lack of EU workers. One in five nightlife businesses are believed to have closed or cut hours because they can’t get security staff, the BBC reports. Advertisement The UK...
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Watch Duran Duran’s hedonistic video for ‘ANNIVERSARY’ featuring Elton John, Madonna and Stormzy lookalikes

Duran Duran have released ‘ANNIVERSARY’, another single from their forthcoming album ‘FUTURE PAST‘, which comes with an extravagant music video. READ MORE: Every James Bond theme song ranked in order of… greatness? Duran Duran’s ‘A View To A Kill’ The pop legends, who release their new album on Friday (October 22), have shared the Alison Jackson-directed, faux star-studded video for the single. In it we see Duran Duran perform as themselves – as well as opposite their younger incarnations – alongside lookalike stars including Elton John, Madonna, Stormzy, Brad Pitt, Daniel Craig and more. The video was shot over...
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Parquet Courts share new video for latest single ‘Homo Sapien’

Parquet Courts have shared the new video for their latest single ‘Homo Sapien’ – you can watch the clip below. READ MORE: The story of post-punk in 15 classic albums The track is taken from the four-piece’s upcoming new album ‘Sympathy For Life’, which is set for release this Friday (October 22) via Rough Trade Records. Parquet Courts have released the final preview of their new LP today (October 19) in the form of ‘Homo Sapien’. Advertisement You can hear the new track in the Marisa Gesualdi-directed video below, which features all four members of the band performing the...
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Ride announce ‘Nowhere’ 30th anniversary UK tour for 2022

Ride have announced details of a UK tour for 2022 to celebrate the recent 30th anniversary of their debut album ‘Nowhere’. READ MORE: Ride’s tiny London show is a reminder of what musical rebellion really sounds like The record was originally released on October 15, 1990 via Creation Records and featured songs including ‘Vapour Trail’ and ‘Kaleidoscope’. Following delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Ride will now celebrate 30 years of ‘Nowhere’ by heading out on the road in April 2022. Advertisement Kicking off in Sheffield on April 21, Ride will then play in Norwich, Oxford, Bristol, Glasgow, Newcastle...
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The Lathums and Jamie Webster announce intimate Teenage Cancer Trust fundraiser shows

The Lathums and Jamie Webster have shared details of fundraiser shows for The Teenage Cancer Trust. READ MORE: The Lathums live in Manchester – the latest landmark in an incredible year Organised as part of the ‘Be Part Of It Campaign’ by the menswear brand scotts, the two separate intimate shows will see all proceeds go to the cancer charity. The Lathums will play Manchester’s Bread Shed next Thursday (October 28), while Webster will play Liverpool’s Cavern Club tomorrow (October 20). Advertisement Tickets are first-come, first-served for £5. Drop scotts a direct message on their socials to secure an...
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UK government accused of more “spin and misinformation” and no progress over Brexit touring mess

Figures from the live music industry have hit back at the UK government for another “non-announcement” of “spin and misinformation”, while arguing that little-to-no progress is being made to solve the Brexit touring fiasco. READ MORE: “It’s going to be devastating” – here’s how Brexit will screw over British touring artists Criticism continues after the government jeopardised the future of touring for UK artists when the Brexit deal secured with the EU failed to negotiate visa-free travel and Europe-wide work permits for musicians and crew. Problems remain 10 months on when it comes to new rules and red tape, creating huge costs to...
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SM Entertainment moves closer to being acquired by CJ ENM

CJ ENM, one of the largest entertainment and media companies in South Korea, is currently in talks to buy a controlling stake of SM Entertainment. READ MORE: aespa – ‘Savage’ review: K-pop power rookies stake their claim for greatness with future-facing cyberpunk According to a report from Korea Economic Daily (KED), CJ ENM recently submitted a new proposal for shares of SM Entertainment and is in talks with Lee Soo-man, the founder and single largest shareholder at entertainment company. Lee currently holds 18.72 per cent and has put all of it up for sale. While the deal is not...
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Slash to release new single ‘The River Is Rising’ on Friday

Slash has announced that his new single with Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators, ‘The River Is Rising’, will be released on Friday (October 22). The track is taken from the upcoming new LP from Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators, which is set to be released via Gibson Records. READ MORE: The 50 best Never Mind The Buzzcocks moments After declaring earlier this month that the album is “probably the best one we’ve done so far”, Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash has now announced the record’s first single, ‘The River Is Rising’. Advertisement “This was the first time that we actually...
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Guided By Voices announce 34th album, ‘It’s Not Them. It Couldn’t Be Them. It Is Them!’

Guided By Voices have announced their 34th studio album, slating the record – titled ‘It’s Not Them. It Couldn’t Be Them. It Is Them!’ – for release in just a few days. READ MORE: Guided By Voices at London’s Village Underground: A performance of peerless brilliance Written entirely by frontman Robert Pollard, and produced by longtime collaborator Travis Harrison, the 15-track effort will land independently this Friday (October 22), and features the previously released singles ‘My (Limited) Engagement’, ‘High In The Rain’ and ‘Dance Of Gurus’. Advertisement ‘It’s Not Them. It Couldn’t Be Them. It Is Them!’ comes as...
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The Weeknd pushes world tour back to 2022, expands to stadiums

The Weeknd has postponed his forthcoming world tour for a third time, now slated to kick off in the summer of 2022. READ MORE: The biggest moments from The Weeknd’s Super Bowl half-time show The announcement was made overnight (October 18) on the singer’s social media, with a statement citing the “constraints of arenas and the demand for more shows”. The Weeknd said he wants “to do something bigger and special” for the run – which was initially scheduled to launch in June of 2019 – and although he stopped short of detailing his revamped ambition, he noted that...
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