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Legendary DJ Tony Blackburn

Tony Blackburn's Sounds of the 60s Live show returns

Gareth Gates will perform at the London Parade 2027 on New Year's Day

Ad Feature Gareth Gates and Bay City Rollers to headline London Parade 2027

Violinist and conductor Andre Rieu will be entertaining audiences across the UK and Ireland in 2027

André Rieu 2027 UK tickets from £66 as Christmas gift idea

The project is open worldwide with no restrictions on nationality or age

Ad Feature Chinese-language adapted song surpasses 2 billion streams

The discount only lasts for a few more days, but it's better than half price

Anker Soundcore P30i earbuds drop to £23.99 in Amazon deal

Hear'Say shot to fame on Popstars in 2001, when this photo was taken. From left to right, they are Noel Sullivan, Suzanne Shaw, Myleene Klass, Kym Marsh and Danny Foster. Here's what they have all been up to in the last 25 years.

What have Hear'Say done since the band split? Where to see them now

Liberty X will join East 17, Atomic Kitten's Natasha Hamilton and other pop favourites at Boybands vs Girlbands at a Parkdean Resorts holiday weekend, ahead of their Popstars: The Originals tour with Hear'Say next year.

Liberty X fans can see the group at weekend event before reunion tour

The AI-accelerator aims to give artists the support that a startup accelerator gives founders

Ad Feature CITY JAM founder launches AI music accelerator

CITY JAM founder, Pat Villaceran, set out the plan

Ad Feature CITY JAM launches INDUSTRY.AIFF to get signed artists release-ready

Music and podcast fans are taking advantage of a four-month trial of Amazon Music

Amazon Music is offering four months free but the deal ends soon

Get four months of Amazon Music Unlimited completely free - and there are other perks, too

Still paying for music? Amazon is offering four months free

Sir Rod Stewart’s final tour is called The Final Encore and comes to the UK in April and May 2027

Last chance to see Rod Stewart in style with VIP deals for final tour

Victory Youth Group's Mega Help event filled Finsbury Park's Rainbow Theatre with live music, testimony and support for young people

Ad Feature More than 1,000 young people attend battle of the bands event

Dance mania 3rd October

Fife singer prepares for an “Ultimate Dance Experience” in Kirkcaldy

'The Team' is an original track by Central Cee and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar

Ad Feature Coca-Cola teams up with Central Cee for Premier League song

The screen-free gadget that quickly became a favourite with my two and four-year-old nephews. Photo posed by model.

The screen-free gadget my nephews can't get enough of
Finding toys that genuinely hold a young child's attention without relying on a screen isn't easy, but this popular gadget quickly became a favourite with my two and four-year-old nephews.
Rochelle Barrand

The Yoto player has become a favourite with both my nephews and their mum. Phtoo posed by a model.

The Yoto player my nephews love and why it's become a family favourite

Mrs Hinch has previously shared that she uses the soundcore Q30 by Anker Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones to listen to music and podcasts while tackling household chores.

Mrs Hinch-backed soundcore Q30 headphones now £54.99 on Amazon

National Rail also worked with DJ Pete Tong MBE for the launch

National Rail develops song to optimise music discovery skills

Grant and Jaye Hutchison outside Aeble, Anstruther

'Lovely' bar and shop in Scottish seaside town has shut down

I've upgraded to the Fresh 'n Rebel Clam Fuse Over-Ear ANC Headphones - and I'm so glad I did because I love them.

I’m obsessed with the sound quality these affordable headphones have

The MUSICOZY sleep mask combines blackout coverage with Bluetooth audio, now reduced to £20.79 in Amazon’s latest deal

Sleep headphone mask now £20.79 in Amazon deal

The Kings of Marigild in performance

It Was 60 Years Ago Today…!

Why the Yoto Mini is my must-have travel companion for keeping kids entertained in the summer holidays

The screen-free travel gadget making summer holidays easier

The Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000T combines a high-resolution music player, dual DAC and powerful headphone amplifier in one compact desktop unit

Amazon cuts a huge £1,729 off the Astell&Kern desktop hi-fi system

The Soundcore P20i wireless earbuds are currently discounted on Amazon and are a tech product Stacey Solomon has previously recommended.

Stacey Solomon-loved earbuds drop to nearly half price on Amazon

Gracie The Band performing at Leslie Town Hall

Gracie the band supporting the community
Gracie the Band at Dunshalt Village Hall
Peter Thomson

Simple Minds and Chaka Khan will headline BBC Radio 2 in the Park in Stirling this year.

Radio 2 in the Park Stirling: The full line up and how to get tickets

Premium feel without the premium price - the Soundcore Space 2s are a solid choice for the budget-conscious audiophile

Soundcore Space 2: budget headphones that feel surprisingly premium

The waterproof bone conduction headphones are designed for swimming, running and outdoor workouts.

Waterproof swimming headphones deal

The coach operator teamed up with The Traitors star Stephen Libby

David Beckham is the most stylish man of the moment

I can’t stop telling my mum friends about the Yoto player for happy screen-free time (aff)

Why the Yoto Player has become our family’s favourite

Waking up and hearing music already drifting across the campsite was voted amongst the favourite moments.

Festivalgoers have revealed the moments they look forward to most

Oneodio's new wireless DJ headphones are impressive enough for serious users - and audio lovers - alike

OneOdio Studio Max 2 review: low-latency wireless DJ headphones

Bose’s SoundLink Flex portable speaker is currently reduced in a limited-time Amazon deal.

Bose SoundLink Flex drops below £100 on Amazon

These noise cancelling ear buds cost less than £100 and have great sound quality

Affordable noise cancelling ear buds that cost less than £100

The Anker Soundcore 2 portable Bluetooth speaker offers waterproof outdoor audio and up to 24 hours of playback.

This Anker Bluetooth speaker is now under £25

The Musicozy Bluetooth sleep mask combines built-in speakers with blackout eye coverage for sleep and travel use.

The £28 sleep gadget people say helps with noisy nights and flights

Natasha Tee Stereofunk

Fife's Natasha Tee sets perform at Hamilton racecourse this weekend

The Pussycat Dolls are reuniting and going on a world tour in 2026, including nine UK dates, and tickets are now on sale.

The Pussycat Dolls Tour 2026: Get your tickets on Ticketmaster now

The Freebuds Pro 5 are Huawei's latest version of a top-tier earbud line

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5 review: premium sound at a competitive price

44 per cent said general background noise causes them to lose concentration.

Two thirds of Gen Z office workers can’t work without headphones on

Download Festival 2026 confirms major new acts here’s how to secure tickets now (aff)

How to get tickets to Download festival 2026

The Zovimax bone conduction headphones have been discounted for a while, but the deal is due to end soon

Waterproof bone-conduction headphones plunge to £39.99 in Amazon deal

The Creative Pebble X Plus is one of the more attractive desktop speaker systems out there - and they sound pretty decent too

Review: These stylish PC speakers are the ultimate desk upgrade

Get four months of Amazon Music Unlimited completely free - and there are other perks, too

Amazon is giving away four months of music — but the deal ends soon

Get four months of Amazon Music Unlimited completely free - and there are other perks, too

Get four months of music streaming for free with this New Year deal

Get free music for four months with this amazing deal

Four months of music, podcasts and audiobooks for free? Deal ends soon

We really do ask Alexa some odd things

Revealed: The most common questions people ask Alexa (Some are weird)

What if Midge Ure had joined Queen, or Courtney Love hadn't been fired from Faith No More? Here are six near hits/near misses in music history that could have changed the fate of your favourite band.

The near misses who could have changed your favourite band's history

Debuting State Fayre festival announces first set of names for 2026

Kate Nash, Garbage and CMAT are among the new names announced for Bearded Theory 2026, taking place at Catton Park once again in May.

Garbage, CMAT, Kate Nash and more announced for Bearded Theory 2026

Jarvis Cocker and Pulp are set to entertain fans at Larmer Tree Gardens next year as one of the first acts announced for End Of The Road 2026.

Pulp to perform as part of End Of The Road 2026

Remembering Gary 'Mani' Mounfield, as he dies aged 63

De La Soul's first new work since the death of Trugoy the Dove stands out as one of not only this week's biggest releases, but perhaps one of 2025's biggest releases.

What new albums are being released on New Music Friday this week?

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