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Interpol, Young Fathers and Beabadoobee are among the acts set to perform as part of this year’s Somerset House Summer Series – see the line-up below.The 20th anniversary edition of the annual concert series is due to take place in central London between July 6-16.Tickets go on general sale at 10am GMT this Friday (March 24) – you’ll be able to buy yours here.French psych-punk rock band La Femme will kick off the run of gigs on July 6 ahead of bill-topping performances from Gabriels (July 7), Greentea Peng (8), Alison Goldfrapp (9) and Interpol (10).The latter band’s scheduled return to the capital will come as part of their 2023 UK and Ireland headline tour.Also featured on the line-up for the Somerset House Summer Series are Olivia Dean (July 11), Beabadoobee (12), Tinariwen (13), The Comet Is Coming (14), Young Fathers (15) and Gabzy (16).Somerset House Summer Series with @AmexUK is back this July with 11 unforgettable gigs in our iconic courtyard!Tickets on sale Fri 24 Mar, 10am.https://t.co/42qOtlLFwx pic.twitter.com/Qw0npaBeq5— Somerset House (@SomersetHouse) March 21, 2023A description reads: “Somerset House Summer Series with American Express returns in July 2023 with eleven nights of unmissable gigs in the intimate and immersive setting of our spectacular courtyard.“A staple summer experience, the series presents a trailblazing line-up of breakthrough music artists and established acts from across the globe.”You can find more information here, and check out the full itinerary below.JULY6 – La Femme7 – Gabriels8 – Greentea Peng9 – Alison Goldfrapp10 – Interpol11 – Olivia Dean12 – Beabadoobee13 – Tinariwen14 – The Comet Is Coming15 – Young Fathers16 – GabzyYoung Fathers released their fourth and most recent studio

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JoJo Siwa has been announced as the special guest for this year’s Mighty Hoopla.The former Dance Moms star and ‘Karma‘ singer will be performing at the London festival, which is due to arrive at Brockwell Park on June 1-2.Previously, it was announced that Nelly Furtado and Jessie Ware were to headline Mighty Hoopla 2024, with Rita Ora, Kim Petras, Rachel Stevens, En Vogue, Eve, Louise, Alison Goldfrapp, Rebecca Black and more also set to appear.You can get any remaining tickets for the festival here.Previously, Ware has shared that headlining the festival made her feel “honoured”, adding: “It’s such a special festival full of joy and fun and I guarantee I will give you that in abundance. Thank you so much.

Anna Prior – the drummer in Metronomy – has announced her debut solo EP and has shared its retro lead single ‘Fall Back’.READ MORE: Indie survivors Metronomy: “I like the idea that we stealthily succeeded in our own way”‘Fall Back’ features a thumping beat and bright synth sounds reminiscent of 90s dance music. “If I fall back on you / It’s hard to say what’s true / If I fall back on you / It’s hard to say what’s true,” she sings in the chorus.Speaking about the track in a press release, Prior said: “The song is about when I realised that love from a partner is never unconditional.

Michael Kiwanuka, Faithless, Bicep and Jessie Ware have been confirmed as the headliners for Wilderness Festival 2024.The event will return to Cornbury Park in Oxfordshire on the weekend of August 1-4 this year. Other acts set to play at the festival include the likes of Bill Bailey, Oh My God! It’s The Church, Bjorn Again, Barry Can’t Swim, De La Soul, Alison Goldfrapp and more.Along with live music, Wilderness will also offer an extensive line-up of comedy, film screenings, Q&As, panels and more available for attendees to take part in.

The 1975, David Bowie, Daft Punk, Blur, Lily Allen, Gorillaz, Elton John, Paramore and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds.This year marks the 17th edition of the event, and it comes after the news that vinyl sales rose by nearly 15 per cent in the first nine months of 2023, despite the ongoing dominance of streaming services.We’re releasing a VERY limited edition Double-A Side 7” version of 'Creeping On The Dancefloor’ for Record Store Day this year.

Dove Cameron – Alchemical: Volume 1Release Date: December 1Dove Cameron is no stranger to success on the Billboard charts — though most of her biggest wins weren’t achieved entirely on her own. The Disney star scored a No.

Nelly Furtado and Jessie Ware have been announced as headliners for Mighty Hoopla festival 2024.A string of other names have been also announced on the line-up for the 2024 edition of the London festival, including Rita Ora, Kim Petras, Rachel Stevens, En Vogue, Eve, Louise, Alison Goldfrapp and Rebecca Black.Next year’s event takes place on June 1 and 2, 2024 at Brockwell Park in London. Furtado will headline on the Saturday (1), before Ware takes to the stage on Sunday (2).Additional acts announced on the line-up for the pop weekend are Shaznay Lewis of All Saints, Bananarama, Cher Lloyd, Bellah Mae, B*Witched, Claire Richards, Countess Luann, Eats Everything, The Veronicas and many more.Weekend and day tickets for Mighty Hoopla are available to purchase now from here.Check out the full line-up so far on the poster below.Speaking about her headline slot in a press statement, Ware shared: “I am so honoured to be headlining the Sunday at Mighty Hoopla.

A few minutes past midday, a huge maypole with the colours of the rainbow flag turns the corner on Deansgate boldly telling the hundreds who have lined the streets that they are gathered here today to celebrate the Queerly Beloved.

Manchester Pride 2023 is finally here and with it brings four days of activism, party, protest and fun.

Manchester Pride 2023 is finally here and the city-region is being turned into one of the country’s biggest celebrations of the LGBTQ+ community.

Manchester Pride 2023 is just around the corner and it is set to be a weekend to remember.

We're just weeks away from the return of Manchester Pride and plans, as you might expect, are well under way. Manchester will be rolling out the rainbow carpet for the annual four-day LGBTQ+ celebration, which takes place over the August 25-28 bank holiday weekend in locations across the city.

The final headliners for this year’s Manchester Pride festival have been revealed for 2023. Iconic electro artist Alison Goldfrapp will be joining the bill, along with dancer, drag performer and DJ Raven Mandella and Eurovision legend Conchita Wurst.

Three huge gigs from acclaimed American artist Janelle Monae at the Manchester International Festival have been cancelled - just six weeks before she was due to headline the 2023 event.

Ed Sheeran retains his position at Number 1 on the Official Albums Chart for a second consecutive week with – (Subtract).

We may be almost half way through the year (how, please?), but 2023 still has a lot in store on the new music front.

Glastonbury Festival has revealed its line-up for The Park in 2023, to be headlined by Fever Ray, Fatboy Slim and alt-J.The legendary festival – which will be held from June 21-25 at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset and headlined by Arctic Monkeys, Guns N’ Roses and Elton John – has been announcing its stage line-ups one-by-one in recent weeks.This week, the Arcadia line-up was announced, featuring performances from The Chemical Brothers, Skepta and more, while The Streets‘ Mike Skinner, Nia Archives, Skindred and more will all play Shangri-La across the weekend.Now, The Park – comprising the Park Stage, Rabbit Hole, Stonebridge, Free University of Glastonbury and HMS Sweet Charity – have revealed their line-up.Along with previously announced names including all three headliners and the likes of Thundercat, Sparks and Weyes Blood, new names have been confirmed for the Glastonbury line-up in the form of Jockstrap, Viagra Boys, Max Richter and more, all of whom will play the Park Stage.Also set to play the Park Stage are The Comet Is Coming, Shygirl, Leftfield, Unknown Mortal Orchestra and more.See the full line-up for The Park at Glastonbury 2023 below.The Park's incredible line-up for this year’s Festival is here! pic.twitter.com/7wdgnVmuVv— Glastonbury Festival (@glastonbury) May 18, 2023Last week, Glastonbury confirmed the line-up for the new ‘Woodsies’ area, comprising the stage formerly known as the John Peel Stage and the wooded area next door.Artists set to appear in the new area include Rina Sawayama, Måneskin, Warpaint and Christine & The Queens.

After storming into Number 1 last week with the fastest-selling album of 2023 so far, Ed Sheeran isn’t going anywhere, with Subtract looking to spend a second week at the top of the Official Albums Chart.  

Here are the biggest albums yet to come for the rest of 2023,

Here are the biggest albums yet to come for the rest of 2023,

DEALSUniversal Music Publishing has signed Yahritza of sibling trio Yahritza Y Su Esencia to a worldwide publishing deal. “I feel very honoured and grateful to form part of the UMPG family”, she says. “Hoping to continue touching hearts with our music.