John Newman would step aside to allow a ‘full female market’ in music
Singer John Newman has said he would happily step aside to allow only female artists to reign in the charts.
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O2 Academy venues introduce mobile ticketing
O2 Academy venues across the UK will now accept mobile tickets in a bid to simplify the experience for concertgoers and reduce fraud.
Roxanne Pallett returns to Instagram with Michael Jackson post
Roxanne Pallett has returned to Instagram for the first time since her Celebrity Big Brother punch row with a message defending Michael Jackson.
Kinlochleven woman performs for first time as herself
A Kinlochleven-based woman has performed in public for the first time after undergoing gender reassignment surgery - and believing she would have to give up performing forever.
Architecture enthusiast, publican and bike nut: Keith Flint remembered by fans
Keith Flint is remembered by most for his magnetic performances on stage and in the Prodigy’s mould-breaking music videos.
Prodigy star Keith Flint dies aged 49
The Prodigy star Keith Flint has died at the age of 49.
Music education ‘must move into 21st century or risk failing young musicians’
Music education must evolve to fit the needs of the 21st century or risk failing generations of young talent, a new report has warned.
Scottish music and entertainment in Elgin
A night of toe-tapping Scottish music and entertainment will take place next Friday.
Obituary: Survivor bassist Stephan Ellis
The musician who created a song widely regarded as among the greatest rock anthems ever recorded has died at 64.
They’ll be dancing in the moonlight at Lossiemouth Town Hall
One of the biggest bands on the indy music scene have confirmed they are coming to Lossiemouth next month.
‘Flawless’: Twitter reacts to new Solange album When I Get Home
Singer Solange has released her fourth studio album, the anticipated follow-up to 2016’s A Seat At The Table.
Shetland artists lead line-up for biggest ever Folk Festival
Shetland Folk Festival organisers will showcase local talent to audiences from across the planet during the biggest ever instalment of the event.
‘Effortlessly cool’ Mike and the Mechanics transport Aberdeen audience back in time
When my parents handed me my brand new ghetto-blaster for my 10th birthday I had limited material to hand to try it out.
Taylor Swift: People are reaching out for connection and comfort in music
Taylor Swift has said people are craving “connection and comfort” in the music they listen to in an essay about the power of pop.
Music group creates video to urge Moray Council music fees backtrack
A music group with performers from all over Scotland and England have created a video urging Moray Council to change their minds about increasing music tuition fees.
Rocker honoured for services to cancer care charities
All cancer patients now have a “fighting chance” to get more enjoyment out of life, according to rocker Mike Peters.
Robbie Williams to join Hugh Jackman on world tour
Hugh Jackman has said Robbie Williams will be joining him on his world tour.
Famed French orchestra to perform in Edinburgh during 2019 festival
The Orchestre de Paris will perform in Edinburgh this summer as part of the city’s renowned international festival.
Alice Cooper brings only Scottish tour date to Aberdeen
Alice Cooper will head to Aberdeen later this year for the first time in his 50-year career.
Ed Sheeran’s Narnia adventure for 28th birthday
Ed Sheeran has marked his birthday by paying a visit to Narnia.
TRNSMT festival line-up to be ‘announced’ by fans online
Scottish music festival TRNSMT is to “hand over” the announcement of its latest line-up to fans online.
Professor Green cancels tour after fracturing neck while suffering seizure
Professor Green has been forced to cancel his upcoming tour after fracturing his neck in a fall just hours before his first show.
Together in harmony: The benefits of joining your local choir
If you happen to be walking past Crown Baptist Church on a Wednesday night, you might hear a chorus of voices rising in song.
Review: Sell-out Inverness crowd enjoys a slice of 1960s rock nostalgia
Dougie Burns saw Creedence Clearwater Reimagined at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Kaiser Chiefs become the latest big act to announce a concert in Inverness this summer
Indie rockers Kaiser Chiefs have today confirmed they will play a concert in Inverness this summer.
Play it again with Mod all set to return to Oban
One of the most prominent celebrations of the Gaelic language could be heading back to Argyll.
Slains Castle provides inspiration for ‘dark but exciting’ orchestral composition
A historic Aberdeenshire castle has provided the inspiration for a local composer’s new piece of orchestral music.
Check out this advance clip of Susan Boyle on America’s Got Talent as she prepares to celebrate a decade in the music industry
Singing sensation Susan Boyle has built up a loyal support base in the north of Scotland.
Head of music service at Moray Council quits in protest at huge fee rise
An inspirational music teacher has quit in protest at a huge rise in lesson fees.
Paid streaming set to overtake free music services for first time
Paid music streaming looks set to overtake free services for the first time later this year, as more people opt to pay for the likes of Spotify and Apple Music.
Foreign Office in contact with detained rapper 21 Savage’s lawyer in US
British authorities have said they are in contact with a lawyer for Atlanta-based rapper 21 Savage, who is in federal immigration custody in the US as he is allegedly there illegally.
Atlanta-based rapper 21 Savage in immigration custody in the US
Atlanta-based Grammy-nominated rapper 21 Savage is in federal immigration custody as he is in the United States illegally, authorities have said.