Sam Fender shortlisted for Mercury Prize 2025
North Shields rock sensation Sam Fender receives his second Mercury Prize nomination for acclaimed album 'Seventeen Going Under', joining an impressive shortlist of British musical talent.
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Cullum and Dahl Lead Separate Lives Amid Awards News
Jazz star Jamie Cullum and author wife Sophie Dahl make solo appearances as 2025 Mercury Music Awards head to Newcastle, sparking speculation about their relationship status after nearly 14 years of marriage.
Mercury Prize 2025 Live: Start Time & Nominees Revealed
The most anticipated night in British music is here! Discover who's performing, the full nominee list, and how to stream the Mercury Prize 2025 ceremony live from London's Hammersmith Apollo.
Mercury Prize 2025 Shortlist: Full Nominees List Revealed
The prestigious Hyundai Mercury Prize 2025 shortlist has been unveiled, featuring 12 groundbreaking albums from British and Irish artists. Discover which acts made the cut and who was surprisingly left out.
Mercury Prize 2025 Shortlist Reveals London's Music Stars
The prestigious Mercury Prize 2025 shortlist showcases London's vibrant music scene with diverse genres from jazz to electronic competing for the £25,000 award at London's Eventim Apollo.
Spotify partners with major labels on AI music tools
Spotify announces groundbreaking AI partnerships with Universal Music, Warner Music and Merlin to develop new AI-powered music tools that could reshape the industry landscape.
Rattle honoured again at Gramophone Awards, Pichon's Bach wins top prize
The 2025 Gramophone Classical Music Awards celebrated musical excellence with Sir Simon Rattle receiving a special honour and Raphaël Pichon's Bach recording taking the top prize in a glittering ceremony.
Glyndebourne's La Bohème: Puccini Perfected
Glyndebourne's revolutionary new La Bohème production blends timeless romance with contemporary staging, creating an unforgettable operatic experience in the Sussex countryside.
The Magic Flute dazzles at Royal Opera House review
Mozart's beloved opera receives a stunning new production at London's Royal Opera House, blending magical stagecraft with musical excellence in a performance that captivates both newcomers and aficionados.
Biss completes revolutionary Beethoven cycle with final volume
Pianist Jonathan Biss completes his monumental Beethoven journey with a stunning fourth volume that challenges everything we know about classical interpretation. Discover how this recording redefines musical legacy.
David Lock: Visionary British Composer Dies at 85
Celebrating the life and legacy of David Lock, the groundbreaking British composer whose innovative works and passionate teaching left an indelible mark on classical music.
BBCSO's Become Ocean: A Sonic Tsunami at Barbican
Dalia Stasevska conducts the BBCSO in a breathtaking performance of John Luther Adams' environmental masterpiece, creating an immersive sonic journey through London's Barbican Hall.
Double bass virtuoso Gary Karr dies aged 83
Celebrated double bassist Gary Karr, who transformed perceptions of his instrument and inspired generations of musicians, has passed away at 83. Discover the legacy of the man who brought the double bass to concert halls worldwide.
Hermes Experiment's 'Tree': Nature's Soundscape Redefined
London's innovative classical ensemble The Hermes Experiment delivers a breathtaking arboreal-themed album that redefines contemporary chamber music.
AI Composes Classical Music in BBC Radio 3 First
Groundbreaking BBC Radio 3 project fuses artificial intelligence with classical composition, featuring world premiere by Tarik O'Regan that challenges our understanding of musical creativity.
Dannii Minogue wins Ally of Year at Attitude Awards
Pop icon and LGBTQ+ advocate Dannii Minogue looked absolutely breathtaking as she collected the prestigious Ally of the Year award at London's Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards 2024, delivering a powerful acceptance speech in a show-stopping fuchsia gown.
Handel's Giustino triumphs at Royal Opera House after 300 years
A forgotten Handel masterpiece makes a spectacular comeback at London's Linbury Theatre, blending baroque splendour with contemporary staging in a production that's rewriting opera history.
Arvo Pärt's 90th: Spiritual Magic at Barbican
Experience the mesmerising 90th birthday celebration of Estonian composer Arvo Pärt, as Tonu Kaljuste leads a spiritual journey through his iconic tintinnabuli works at Barbican Hall.
BBC faces Ofcom complaints over Bob Vylan BRIT Awards show
The BBC confronts significant Ofcom complaints after Bob Vylan's politically charged BRIT Awards performance on BBC One, testing broadcast boundaries and free speech.
Met Opera cancels Donizetti production after $500k investment
The Metropolitan Opera scraps Richard Jones' new production of Donizetti's beloved comedy, marking another high-profile cancellation in the opera world. Discover the reasons behind this artistic decision.
Lost Henry Purcell masterpiece discovered after 330 years
Music scholars uncover a previously unknown composition by English Baroque master Henry Purcell, hidden for centuries in a Cambridge library archive.
Don Leisure wins Welsh Music Prize 2025
Cardiff-based producer Don Leisure triumphs at the Welsh Music Prize 2025 with his boundary-pushing album 'Tŷrchu Sain', beating fierce competition from emerging Welsh talent.
Opera North's groundbreaking Handel-dance fusion
Opera North's revolutionary production of Handel's 'Susanna' merges 18th-century oratorio with Phoenix Dance Theatre's powerful contemporary choreography in a stunning exploration of gender politics and power dynamics that feels remarkably current.
Pointless Host Alexander Armstrong's Secret Music Success
Discover the remarkable double life of Alexander Armstrong, the beloved Pointless host who secretly became a classical music sensation while charming millions on television.
Bushra El-Turk's Oum: A Son's Musical Quest in London
Discover how Bushra El-Turk's deeply personal opera 'Oum: A Son's Quest for His Mother' combines Middle Eastern traditions with contemporary classical music in a stunning London production that explores family, identity and cultural heritage.
Tetzlaff's Revolutionary Elgar Album Stuns Critics
German violinist Christian Tetzlaff and conductor John Storgårds deliver a breathtaking reinterpretation of Elgar's Violin Concerto alongside Thomas Adès's new work, creating one of the year's most compelling classical recordings.
Sigur Rós & London Contemporary Orchestra stun Albert Hall
Experience the magical fusion of Icelandic post-rock and classical mastery as Sigur Rós joins forces with the London Contemporary Orchestra for an unforgettable Royal Albert Hall performance that redefines musical boundaries.
Gilbert & George declare war on classical music
Provocative artists Gilbert & George launch their most controversial work yet - a silent protest against London's Philharmonia Orchestra that's shaking the art world.
Sitar for Mental Health: Rishab Sharma's Musical Mission
London-based sitarist Rishab Sharma launches groundbreaking mental health initiative using classical Indian music therapy, continuing the legacy of his grandfather Ravi Shankar.
Inside Soap Awards 2024: Complete Winners Revealed
The stars of Britain's favourite soap operas gathered for the prestigious Inside Soap Awards 2024. Discover who took home the top prizes and see all the behind-the-scenes drama from the glittering ceremony.
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