UK Live Music & Festivals: Blackpool has announced “Blackpool Live”, a new seven-date season at Winter Gardens with headliners Feeder, The Fratellis, The Enemy, Cast, Doves, The Pigeon Detectives and Happy Mondays, plus a wider roster across 17,500-capacity nights. Edinburgh Music Infrastructure: Work continues on Edinburgh’s National Centre for Music, with crews burrowing into the foundations of the former school site as the venue nears a new chapter for performers. Regional Culture Boost: Rossendale’s new Gather@ festival launches 26–28 June across multiple venues, with over 60% of the line-up led by women and free events supported by council grants. Album News: Primal Scream will reissue 1997–2002 classics Vanishing Point, XTRMNTR and Evil Heat as the “Bunker Trilogy” later this year. Industry Funding: Amazon’s Regional Creatives Fund is opening applications for grants up to £30k for UK charities and community groups building creative career pathways, including music. Weather & Safety: Heatwave conditions are driving record temperatures across Europe, while UK event organisers are still making tough calls—Tenby’s Summer Spectacular has been cancelled amid safety and crowd-control concerns. Pop Culture & Collecting: Panini World Cup sticker demand is so intense that packs and albums are selling out, with the 980-sticker book expanded for the larger tournament. Health & Music Education: A Scottish school has been praised by inspectors for “very good” music access, highlighting partnerships with local music projects like Baby Strings.