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Live Music: U2 announced their first UK stadium shows in a decade for 2027, while S Club unveiled a UK and Ireland arena tour. Sir Tom Jones has postponed concerts after falling ill. Charts & Recognition: My Chemical Romance’s The Black Parade topped the UK albums chart 20 years after its release. The Official Charts Company is launching a UK Rap Chart, and Sheffield has honoured Pulp with a Walk of Fame induction. Industry: Music businesses welcomed new Budget tax relief for live venues but called for more support. PRS for Music’s new CEO has also announced a deal intended to improve royalty accuracy. Grassroots & Talent: Bradford approved plans for Brit North, a free performing arts college for 500 students, targeted to open in 2028. A new £1 million fund will support UK youth clubs, launched alongside rapper DC3’s track “My Home.” AFEM has also published a free guide for independent and early-career promoters.

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Oct. 29, 2026

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Albums: Haiden Henderson Bleach

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UK acting legend to make special appearance on Strictly Come Dancing

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Garvaghy Road provocation: British imperialism deliberately stokes sectarianism in Northern Ireland

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UK lists 25 jobs that qualify foreigners for Skilled Worker visas with lower salary requirements

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How a US university became an unlikely home for Carnatic music and dance

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Jon Savage, music critic: ‘Being a straight man seemed boring to me, hence my interest in punk’

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Norwich Baroque brings French court and Alpine folk music together in new show

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Behind the music - The Southern Fold

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Public Broadcaster

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Publication Location	Ireland, Dublin
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