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Levellers expecting 'moving' homecoming concert

Levellers will play at Hove Park in September to celebrate 35 years of the Levelling the Land album.

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'Our objective is to change the image around women in trad'

BIIRD's rise has been rapid, driven almost entirely by the strength of their live performances and word of mouth.

Look Mum No Computer waves a British flag as he walks onto the stage at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest

'Look Mum, one point': Why does the UK keep getting Eurovision wrong?

After four years of flops, the BBC has to think hard about how it approaches Eurovision in 2027.

Left, a woman smiles at the camera. Right, the Greek entry dances.

Meet the Americans who love Eurovision

US fans of the Eurovision Song Contest gathered in Washington DC to cheer on their favourite European acts.

Dame Felicity Lott with short curly hair dressed in black and pink leans on the back of a chair and smiles to a camera while sitting in a theatre space.

Soprano Dame Felicity Lott dies aged 79

The British operatic soprano recently told the BBC of her terminal cancer diagnosis.

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The girl group who've sold out venues and toured the world - without releasing a record

The all-female supergroup has sold out venues across the UK and Ireland, toured stadiums with Ed Sheeran, and built a global following - all without releasing a debut record.

Cerys Matthews in a red dress and sunglasses with Tom Jones in a leather jacket. they arrived at the reopening of the Pop Factory in 2000.

Iconic venue which hosted Tom Jones, Catatonia and Victoria Beckham up for sale

The former factory and TV studio launched careers and now a community group wants to buy it.

A performer stands on a stage facing a large crowd at an outdoor festival by the sea, with many people raising their hands. In the background, a large Ferris wheel rises above the crowd under a bright blue sky, while colourful flags and decorations add to the lively atmosphere.

Aspiring local artists offered main festival slot

Musicians from south-west England get the chance to perform at Boardmasters Festival via a talent search.

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Proud family cheering on UK's Eurovision hopeful

Jodie Bartle says her brother has always been "destined for something massive".

Jennifer Port has blonde hair and is pictured outdoors with her clarsach, a traditional Celtic harp.

Madonna's Highland wedding harpist revives a Gaelic festival

Jennifer Port says her role at the singer's ceremony stemmed from taking part in a local mòd.

Black and white image of a young Bob Dylan in 1962. He has a dark quiff of hair and wears a buttoned shirt. A harmonica is strapped around his neck and an acoustic guitar in his hands.

Bob Dylan's artwork on display 60 years after Judas heckle

The musician's art will be exhibited in the city where he was heckled for his use of electric music.

Indian rapper Reble poses for the camera - she's wearing a black blouse with a black jacket and has beads in her hair.

From misfit to rap sensation: A 'Reble' storms into Indian hip-hop

Reble has emerged as one of hip-hop’s most distinctive new voices, channelling defiance into a sound rooted in India’s northeast.

Eurovision final: Sex, violins and seven other things to look out for

A guide to the stand-out moments of Eurovision 2026, ahead of Saturday night's final in Vienna.

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Quiz: How much do you know about Europe's biggest pop spectacular?

Are you the ultimate Eurovision superfan? Ahead of the grand final, take our quiz to find out.

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Why is Ireland not taking part in this year's Eurovision?

Ireland's boycott is the latest in a series of moves that has seen the country at odds with Israel over its war in Gaza.