Free Palestine Tour: Macklemore has announced a “Free Palestine” run with London and Dublin dates after being removed from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour over Gaza comments; all proceeds will go to Palestinian aid groups, with more artists “and friends” promised. Live Music Politics: The Sheeran-Macklemore fallout keeps spilling into UK headlines, with Charlotte Church accusing Sheeran of prioritising “consumerism and capitalism” amid the controversy. New Releases: Original Sugababes confirm a self-titled comeback album for February, their first in 26 years, led by single “Ghost.” Choir Costs: Cardiff’s Land of Song Festival 2027 faces backlash as choirs pull out over “exorbitant” fees to sing at Principality Stadium. Tech & Listening: Spotify details its integration with Meta’s Muse AI agent, letting users play music and build playlists by voice. Local Club Night: New Brighton’s “Dolly Does Disco” lands Oct 2 with a top UK DJ lineup. Tour/Album News: U2 announce “Carnaval de Luz” for 13 November, featuring Dolly Parton’s final recorded performance on “Torn.” Ticket Stress: A Tango survey finds Brits get intensely anxious trying to secure in-demand gig tickets, with many using multiple devices.