Rising Stars Earn BBC Recognition Royel Otis’s cosmic, sun-kissed indie anthems (and a viral cover of Murder On The Dancefloor) have put them on the map – and earned them fifth place on BBC Radio 1’s Sound of 2026. The band – made up of twenty-somethings Royel Maddell (guitar) and Otis Pavlovic (lead vocals, guitar) […]
Community Mourns Loss of Beloved Musician and Entrepreneur The Scottish music community and business world are mourning the tragic loss of Andrew Ure, who died on 31st December 2025 whilst hillwalking on Ben Vane. The 41-year-old was not only the lead singer of Falkirk band The Ray Summers, who have supported Paolo Nutini and Doves, […]
Introduction: Professor Green’s Continued Cultural Relevance Professor Green, the British rapper and television personality born Stephen Manderson, continues to captivate UK audiences in early 2026. The English pop artist, rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, television personality and mental health activist from London has achieved multi-platinum status with 3.5 million combined sales in the UK. His recent […]
The Tragic Accident That Claimed a Musical Icon On 18 December 2000, British singer-songwriter Kirsty MacColl was killed in a devastating boating accident whilst on holiday in Cozumel, Mexico. The 41-year-old was diving at the Chankanaab reef with her two teenage sons when a speedboat entered the restricted diving area at high speed. In an […]
The Weeknd Extends Record-Breaking Stadium Tour The Weeknd announced the extension of his record-breaking, sold-out After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour, bringing the global superstar to stadiums across Europe, the UK, Mexico, and Brazil throughout 2026. This tour continuation represents a significant moment in music history, as The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn Tour is […]
A Historic First for the World Cup In a groundbreaking announcement that has thrilled music and football fans worldwide, British rock icons Coldplay have been confirmed to curate the first-ever halftime show at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, which will take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on 19 July 2026. This marks […]
