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Ritchie Blackmore says Deep Purple reunion “could be the last time we see each other”

He said joining his former bandmates on stage after 33 years was "very emotional"

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Live Nation settles lawsuit over a fight at a Luke Bryan concert that left a fan with brain injury

The lawsuit was filed in 2024, and related to a gig that was held in Connecticut two years prior

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“As soon as I started writing music with computers, I got so addicted to it”: Tom VR on his creative process, "game-changing" Ableton Live tips and the hardware synth he can't stop talking about

We visited the London-based producer in the studio to hear about the making of third album Don't Know How Fast I'm Moving Until I Hit Something

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Yungblud breaks his leg in motorbike accident, vows to still play European festivals this week

"I’m comin and it’s gonna be fucking mad"

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Les Claypool talks new Primus music and Angine de Poitrine comparisons: “There is a new life in this band”

The prog icon also talks plans to make a stage play with Sean Ono Lennon, the first UK Primus shows in nearly a decade, advice for new artists, and why viral duo Angine de Poitrine feel like an antidote to the rise of AI music The post Les Claypool talks new Primus music and Angine de Poitrine compa

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MBW's Weekly Round-up: Suno, Live Nation, and More

The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source

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Ozzfest Announces Venue for 2027 Return

Organisers have promised that "more info on everything" is "coming soon"

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Ozzfest officially confirms venue for 2027 return

Organisers have promised that "more info on everything" is "coming soon"

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MBW’s Weekly Round-up: Suno’s BMG breakthrough to Live Nation’s counterfeit crackdown

The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source

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Member Feature: TicketSwap

Our latest Member Feature is now live, featuring Aron Farkas, International Growth Manager at TicketSwap: Europe’s leading ethical secondary ticketing marketplace, bringing fans and experiences togeth

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Sheryl Crow Launches New Album With “Freedom Bus”

“I do not take freedom lightly because our freedom has been paid for in the lives of others throughout history,” she says of the Jesse Welles-assisted song

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Music Business Headlines: Suno, Live Nation, and More

The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source

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TicketSwap Featured by AFEM for Ethical Ticketing

Our latest Member Feature is now live, featuring Aron Farkas, International Growth Manager at TicketSwap: Europe’s leading ethical secondary ticketing marketplace, bringing fans and experiences togeth

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Laneway Festival Director Stepping Down

Parker shared the news in a LinkedIn post on Monday (Aug. 17), saying she will leave the role at the end of the month.

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Laneway Festival Director Jessie Parker to Step Down After 16 Years

Parker shared the news in a LinkedIn post on Monday (Aug. 17), saying she will leave the role at the end of the month.

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Music Business Weekly Round-up

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TicketSwap Member Feature

Our latest Member Feature is now live, featuring Aron Farkas, International Growth Manager at TicketSwap: Europe’s leading ethical secondary ticketing marketplace, bringing fans and experiences togeth

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Shakira Pledges $1.25 Million to Rebuild Schools in Chocó, Colombia

Shakira has committed an initial $1.25 million — with Global Citizen, Live Nation and CAF — to rebuild schools damaged by the earthquake in Colombia's Chocó region.

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Shakira Pledges $1.25 Million to Rebuild Colombia Schools After Earthquake

Shakira has committed an initial $1.25 million — with Global Citizen, Live Nation and CAF — to rebuild schools damaged by the earthquake in Colombia's Chocó region.

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Bob Vylan Germany Travel Ban Reversed

When Bob Vylan’s Pascal Robinson visited Germany in June he was refused entry, with police citing his Glastonbury performance last year. His lawyers said there was no “legal basis” for the travel ban