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Charli xcx leads male-dominated Brit awards nominations – with first Beatles nod since 1977

Brat scores the British pop star five nominations, while male acts make up 53% of the overall field and mixed acts 12%

The Guardian - UK

Billie Eilish, Sex Pistols and Beethoven’s skull: music to listen out for in 2025

From stadium gigs by Linkin Park and Lana Del Rey to Central Cee’s long-awaited debut album, there’s plenty to look out for from pop’s A-list – while in classical, there’s a Festen opera and more

The Guardian - UK

Newcastle United to wear special kit for Carabao Cup quarter-final

Newcastle United have collaborated on a one-off kit for their Wednesday night clash with Brentford

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“I'm absolutely heartbroken”: Haemorrhaged vocal cords force Sam Fender to scrap rest of UK tour, including Newcastle homecoming Christmas gig

It’s not the first time that the star has had to put his health first and been forced to let down fans

MusicRadar

Sam Fender cancels rest of tour after haemorrhaging vocal cord

Sam Fender will remain on vocal rest for a "prolonged length of time".

BANG Premier

Sam Fender cancels remaining 2024 gigs after vocal cord damage

The singer-songwriter was scheduled to conclude this year’s UK tour in Glasgow on Tuesday and Newcastle on Friday.

Evening Standard

Sam Fender cancels Hydro gig at last minute after damaging vocal cord

SAM Fender has cancelled his gig at the Hydro after he "haemorrhaged" a vocal cord ...

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Obsessing over the ‘true’ meaning of lyrics misses the point of songwriting

Many of us assume that everything a musician sings emerges from some autobiographical impulse. Pop music lyrics in particular are often read literally by fans as transparent disclosures about the singer’s life.

The Conversation

Sam Fender at The O2 review: searing confessional songwriting from the Geordie Springsteen

4/5 Even when he’s headlining huge arenas, the Geordie singer has an uncanny ability to make the place feel like one big friendly local

Evening Standard

Sam Fender’s six best songs, ranked: from The Borders to Will We Talk?

As the Geordie artist gets ready to play the O2, we rank his best songs

Evening Standard

Sam Fender People Watching Tour at The O2: Who is supporting and what tracks will be played?

Tomorrow’s gig marks the first time the singer-songwriter plays London since summer 2022

Evening Standard

Sam Fender review – cathartic songs delivered with passion and a humble presence

Even when the entire crowd of 23,000 are bellowing his ‘whoah-oh-ohs’, understated Fender quips ‘got some singers here, haven’t we?’ as if performing in a local boozer

The Guardian - UK

Sam Fender fans vent over 'numberless queue' as they race to nab pre-sale tickets

Fans who pre-ordered his album, People Watching, before Monday received special codes for access to the pre-sale

Evening Standard

Elmiene, Myles Smith and Good Neighbours mark first all-male Brits Rising Star shortlist since 2015

Winner will be announced next month ahead of the main ceremony at London’s O2 Arena in March

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Elmiene, Good Neighbours and Myles Smith make up all-male Brits Rising Star shortlist

The last male artist to win the prize, which tips British acts for pop success, was Sam Fender in 2019

Evening Standard

Indie, R&B and folk musicians up for Brits Rising Star prize

Since Sam Fender in 2019, the last five awards have been won by female acts, with the 2025 shortlist featuring an all-male line-up.

BANG Premier

Sam Fender announces three huge stadium headline shows to promote new album ‘People Watching’

In a record booking that overtakes The Rolling Stones, Sam Fender has announced three huge stadium headline shows for next summer in support of his forthcoming new album ‘People Watching’.

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Sam Fender set to release new album People Watching in February

Sam Fender has shared the tracklisting and released date for his eagerly awaited third studio album.

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Evening Standard

How to get tickets as Sam Fender announces London dates and stadium shows for 2025

He’ll be playing London and Newcastle before setting off on a 2025 tour of Europe

BANG Premier

Sam Fender shares album update

Sam Fender's third album has been recorded and mastered.

Evening Standard

Glastonbury confirms who will headline Pyramid Stage in 2025

Olivia Rodrigo and The 1975 will be coming to the fore alongside golden oldies Neil Young and Rod Stewart

MusicRadar

"The impact and influence of music artists like The Beatles, Oasis and others from the north of England have had on the music industry in decades past is redoubtable" – so why are young northern musicians less supported than the rest of the UK?

A new report highlights a north / south divide emerging

Guitar World

“An absolutely genius video presentation”: New video for Mark Knopfler’s all-star Guitar Heroes charity single reveals who played what on the 50-guitarist-strong instrumental epic

The cleverly put together clip picks apart the many pieces of the nine-minute track, putting the spotlight on the track's A-list contributors

MusicRadar

“Brian May did an entire section, about a dozen guitar harmonies:” Mark Knopfler’s all-star Guitar Heroes charity single, Going Home, is released – but who played what?

Featuring over 50 A-list guitarists, the expanded Local Hero theme opens with Jeff Beck's final solo, has Joan Armatrading rocking on electric and May going harmony mad to raise money for teen cancer charities

MusicRadar

"I think what we’ve had is an embarrassment of riches, really" – Mark Knopfler announces all-star charity band with over 60 members with Gilmour, Ringo, Jeff Beck, Sting, Clapton and Brian May all onboard

They've recorded a new version of Knopfler's Going Home: Theme From Local Hero

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