Festivals & Events
Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Romeo & Juliet’ to get a 30th anniversary concert tour
The classic '90s Shakespeare adaptation starred Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes
Oasis tapes auction
The son of a former Oasis sound engineer is auctioning off tapes containing recordings of the band’s 1990s gigs, soundchecks and rehearsals. The auctioneer says Oasis themselves are “concerned” about
Bricknasty’s new single ‘honey bee’
Dublin collective Bricknasty sound like the version of the city that doesn’t make the tourist brochure. New single ‘honey bee’ is warm, funky and characteristically idiosyncratic, a different mood fro
Superstruct’s new Artistic Code
Festival company Superstruct has published a new code to support freedom of expression at its events. Superstruct’s festivals have been on the receiving end of boycott campaigns because of its owner K
Rising Artists Reflect on the 2026 Festival Season
From boat shuttles to backstage house parties – 54 Ultra, Ceebo, KuleeAngee, Madra Salach, Nadia Kadek and The Itch look back on their 2026 festival season
The Seekers' Earliest Known Television Performance Discovered
The eight-minute video was captured in 1964 and shows The Seekers performing “A Closer Walk with Thee” and “Myra.”
Drake's 'FOMO' Short Film Reveals Tour Tease and Collaborations
Drizzy teased a 2027 tour, showcased plenty of visuals and new music, including collabs with Don Toliver, PartyNextDoor and Yeat.
Everything We Learned From Drake’s ‘FOMO’ Short Film
Drizzy teased a 2027 tour, showcased plenty of visuals and new music, including collabs with Don Toliver, PartyNextDoor and Yeat.
The Seekers’ Earliest Known TV Appearance Has Been Unearthed: Watch
The eight-minute video was captured in 1964 and shows The Seekers performing “A Closer Walk with Thee” and “Myra.”
AEG urges Live Nation to sell Ticketmaster
The deadline to formally comment on Live Nation’s antitrust deal with the US Department Of Justice is today. Main rival AEG says the deal is no good and Live Nation should be forced to sell Ticketmast
MPs express alarm over lack of progress on Brexit touring issues
Earlier this year the UK Parliament’s culture committee published a report on issues British artists face touring Europe post-Brexit. The government has now responded, insisting it wants “tangible pro
Oasis tapes auction sparks concern
The son of a former Oasis sound engineer is auctioning off tapes containing recordings of the band’s 1990s gigs, soundchecks and rehearsals. The auctioneer says Oasis themselves are “concerned” about
Bricknasty releases new single 'honey bee'
Dublin collective Bricknasty sound like the version of the city that doesn’t make the tourist brochure. New single ‘honey bee’ is warm, funky and characteristically idiosyncratic, a different mood fro
Superstruct's new code addresses artistic freedom at festivals
Festival company Superstruct has published a new code to support freedom of expression at its events. Superstruct’s festivals have been on the receiving end of boycott campaigns because of its owner K
Ed Sheeran tour support acts boycott over Palestine controversy
Finneas, Lukas Graham, Beoga and Aaron Rowe are all boycotting The Loop dates, hitting out at Robert Kraft's censorship: “I cannot stand by and allow billionaires to use their position of power to sil
NME 100 At The Festivals: some of our favourite rising acts take us backstage on their 2026 festival season
From boat shuttles to backstage house parties – 54 Ultra, Ceebo, KuleeAngee, Madra Salach, Nadia Kadek and The Itch look back on their 2026 festival season
Oasis Tapes Auctioned, Band Expresses Concern
The son of a former Oasis sound engineer is auctioning off tapes containing recordings of the band’s 1990s gigs, soundchecks and rehearsals. The auctioneer says Oasis themselves are “concerned” about
Bricknasty Releases New Single 'honey bee'
Dublin collective Bricknasty sound like the version of the city that doesn’t make the tourist brochure. New single ‘honey bee’ is warm, funky and characteristically idiosyncratic, a different mood fro
Superstruct's New Artistic Code Addresses Festival Freedom of Expression
Festival company Superstruct has published a new code to support freedom of expression at its events. Superstruct’s festivals have been on the receiving end of boycott campaigns because of its owner K
Lily Allen praises David Harbour’s “generous” reaction to her break-up album ‘West End Girl’
The singer-songwriter is currently touring the record in the US