Festivals & Events
Directors of DEAG subsidiary tickets.ie will appoint liquidators
Irish ticketing platform Tickets.ie is calling in the liquidators. DEAG became a majority shareholder in the company in 2022 after the ticket seller restructured to meet financial challenges caused by the COVID shutdown. It’s not clear how many promoters will be impacted by the company’s collapse
TikTok US launches a new app for ‘major cultural milestones’
TikTok’s US operation is launching a new standalone app, TikTok Pro Events, which it says will “deepen community immersion during major cultural milestones”. It’s starting with the obvious one: the men’s football World Cup, which kicks off this month in the US, Mexico and Canada It will be the focus
Canadian government rows back on ‘streaming tax’ for DSPs
Global streaming services are cheering after Canada’s government announced a u-turn for the country’s levy on the DSPs’ revenues in the country. The levy was part of Canada’s Online Streaming Act, and was swiftly dubbed ‘the streaming tax’ by the services as they fought against giving up 5% of their
Bob Harris to retire from BBC Radio 2 after 56 years
“I have put everything I have into every show I’ve ever done, and it’s all been because of you,” he told fans
Rachel Chinouriri Flies the Flag for Local Talent at SXSW London 2026 Showcase: 5 Best Moments
The Croydon-raised artist will support Gracie Abrams on tour later this year.
‘Whispering’ Bob Harris to step down from BBC Radio 2 after 56 years due to “ill health”: “This has been one of the hardest decisions of my life”
“I have put everything I have into every show I’ve ever done, and it’s all been because of you,” he told fans
Ableton Live Extensions SDK Promises to Transform Music Production
An "experimental playground" and free JavaScript toolkit released today, Extensions SDK can "expand, reshape and customize" Live Suite with new tools and features
Angus Cloud's Mother on 'Euphoria' Tribute
Footage of the actor, who died in 2023, appeared in the show's finale
Reading & Leeds 2026 Lineup Additions
Other new names include After, JD Cliffe, Untitled, Alex Spencer, unpeople
Björn Ulvaeus on AI: ‘Human creativity is not just expression. It is testimony. A life lived.’
CISAC President Björn Ulvaeus delivered a speech at the org's General Assembly in Paris on Thursday (June 4), covering AI, copyright, licensing, Suno and more Source
Angus Cloud’s mum reacts to ‘Euphoria’ finale tribute, thanks viewers for “massive emotional outpouring”
Footage of the actor, who died in 2023, appeared in the show's finale
Soundtrack for 'Not Suitable For Work' Announced
Dua Lipa, James Brown and LCD Soundsystem are among those to pop up during Mindy Kaling's new show
Christina Aguilera's 2026 UK Performance
The gig will also feature support from Blue and emerging alt-pop singer Ruby Roberts
Paul McCartney Discusses Peace with John Lennon
McCartney and Lennon feuded over the business dealings of Allen Klein, who caused the eventual demise of the Beatles
DJ AG Headlines Billboard THE STAGE at SXSW London 2026 With Eclectic, Party-Starting Set
The set featured a number of rising artists throughout.
Paul McCartney on making peace with John Lennon after feud: “At the time, it was very hurtful, like sticking little daggers in me”
McCartney and Lennon feuded over the business dealings of Allen Klein, who caused the eventual demise of the Beatles
Christina Aguilera announces only UK show of 2026 at Sandringham with Craig David and more
The gig will also feature support from Blue and emerging alt-pop singer Ruby Roberts
Every song on the ‘Not Suitable For Work’ soundtrack
Dua Lipa, James Brown and LCD Soundsystem are among those to pop up during Mindy Kaling's new show
Ableton’s Extensions SDK Poised to Transform Music Production in Live
An "experimental playground" and free JavaScript toolkit released today, Extensions SDK can "expand, reshape and customize" Live Suite with new tools and features
Black Crowes Booed at Florida Gig After Crowd Chants
It started when section of crowd started chanting ‘U-S-A!’