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The Voice UK: Welsh singer Cate McHugh won the 2026 series, as Sir Tom Jones made his final appearance on the show. Farewell: Steve Ellis, the Love Affair singer behind “Everlasting Love”, has died aged 76. UK charts: Official Charts has launched a dedicated UK Rap Chart, giving the genre a new weekly spotlight. Tour news: U2 will return for UK stadium shows in 2027, while S Club have announced a UK and Ireland arena tour. Noah Kahan has also booked three Wembley dates and a Glasgow show. Grassroots music: Lancaster Music Co-op has secured £100,000 to reopen its venue, and a new guide aims to support independent promoters. The industry has welcomed fresh tax relief for venues, while calling for further help.

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Oct. 29, 2026

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2 hours ago

Music Matters: Elkie Brooks – the Queen of British blues

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The Portsmouth News

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Owned By	Malcolm Denmark through Media Concierge Holding & Iconic Media Group Ltd
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Shania Twain to headline Belfast Belsonic as part of 2027 UK and Ireland tour

The Irish News |

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Irish News

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Owned By	Fitzpatrick Family through IntoMedia Group
Year Founded	1891
Website	https://www.irishnews.com/
Domain Registration Year	2013
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Publication Location	United Kingdom, Belfast
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4 hours ago

Behind the music - Anth Kaley

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RTE Ireland

Public Broadcaster

Owned By	Irish Government through Coimisiún na Meán
Year Founded	1926
Website	www.rte.ie
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Ireland, Dublin
Owner Country	Ireland

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Shania Twain announces Dublin concert for 2027

RTE Ireland |

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RTE Ireland

Public Broadcaster

Owned By	Irish Government through Coimisiún na Meán
Year Founded	1926
Website	www.rte.ie
Domain Registration Year	2000
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Publication Location	Ireland, Dublin
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5 hours ago

Siddhant Chaturvedi, Alizeh, Jimmy Shergill’s 1990s British Punjabi Music Drama ‘Bolo Bolo Bolo,’ Directed by Vikas Bahl, Wraps U.K. Shoot (EXCLUSIVE)

Variety |

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Variety

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Owned By	Jay Penske through Penske Media Corporation & PMX Global, LLC
Year Founded	1905
Website	https://variety.com/
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, California, Los Angeles / London
Owner Country	United States

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4 hours ago

Shah Rukh Khan’s King-sized musical treat on 61st birthday. Arijit Singh sings, Ed Sheeran raps

The Print |

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The Print

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Owned By	Shekhar Gupta through Printline Media Pvt Ltd
Year Founded	2017
Website	https://theprint.in/
Domain Registration Year	2014
Access Type	open
Publication Location	India, New Delhi
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4 hours ago

Proud Mackem Dave Stewart releases most 'intimate' album to date including songs inspired by Sunderland

Sunderland Echo |

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Sunderland Echo

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Owned By	Malcolm Denmark through Media Concierge Holding & Iconic Media Group Ltd
Year Founded	1873
Website	https://www.sunderlandecho.com/
Domain Registration Year	2011
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United Kingdom, Sunderland
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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2 hours ago

Global pop icon to launch 2027 UK and Ireland tour in North Yorkshire

The Press |

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The Press

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Owned By	USA TODAY Co., Inc. (Mike Reed, Chairman; Two Seas Capital, Apollo Global Management, Inc. & Alta Fundamental Advisers, Largest Shareholders) through Newsquest Media Group
Year Founded	1882
Website	www.yorkpress.co.uk
Domain Registration Year	2006
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, York
Owner Country	United States

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