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Gaelic Music: Glasgow’s Royal National Mòd opened with a record 10,000 performers and visitors expected across nine days and nearly 300 events. Scottish Stories: BBC Scotland will air a Hogmanay documentary on Susan Boyle, charting her journey from Blackburn to global fame. Tour News: Nickelback’s 2027 UK and Ireland arena tour includes Glasgow, Leeds, London, Birmingham, Manchester and Dublin, with Don Broco supporting. Metal: Judas Priest bassist Ian Hill has retired after 55 years, citing advanced arthritis; Uriah Heep’s Davey Rimmer is stepping in. Music Industry: Experts warn more needs to be done to protect UK music from AI, while the government is pressing for progress on easing Brexit-related touring barriers. New Spaces: Cardiff has opened a music hub with 11 rehearsal and creative spaces.

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Oct. 7, 2026

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Music Publishers Association appoints Faber Music CEO Richard King as board chair

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British singer-songwriter bringing tour to Basingstoke with full band

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Music and stories from Shakespeare's England are shared with Derbyshire audience

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UK Global Screen Fund announces over £1.7m of support in latest awards

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Women In Music Awards 2026: All the winners and big moments from the inspirational ceremony

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Boy In Space opens up on battle that inspired deeply personal debut album

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'Connection and visibility matters': Co-founders' message to the industry for Women In Music Awards

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Rakibul Hasan building long-term vision for artists, rights and global music

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Year Founded	2002
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Publication Location	Bangladesh, Dhaka
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