Duran Duran Crown A Sun-Soaked Day Of Pop Royalty At BST Hyde Park 2026

Duran Duran Crown A Sun-Soaked Day Of Pop Royalty At BST Hyde Park 2026

It was yet another warm, sunny London day, the start of the country’s next heatwave, as thousands descended on Hyde Park for the final day of the second BST Hyde Park weekend of 2026. There was another event looming over the evening too: England’s World Cup Round of 16 clash with Mexico, kicking off at the decidedly unsociable hour of 1am. Football could wait though. Sunday belonged to disco legends, glam-pop icons and one of Britain’s most enduring bands as Duran Duran headlined a day that effortlessly balanced nostalgia with timeless musicianship.

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Biffy Clyro Turn Up The Heat With A Triumphant Finsbury Park Spectacular

Biffy Clyro Turn Up The Heat With A Triumphant Finsbury Park Spectacular

London is already baking in the opening days of the country’s latest heatwave as 45,000 fans descend upon Finsbury Park for one of the biggest rock bills of the summer. Under cloudless blue skies, Wavves, Marmozets, Don Broco and Nothing But Thieves steadily raise the temperature before Biffy Clyro deliver the kind of career-spanning headline performance that reminds everyone exactly why they remain one of Britain’s greatest live bands.

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Two Door Cinema Club Turn Crystal Palace Park Into One Giant Indie Disco

Two Door Cinema Club Turn Crystal Palace Park Into One Giant Indie Disco

Summer concerts are all about momentum, and Crystal Palace Park delivers exactly that. From emerging indie talent through established festival favourites to one of Britain’s most enduring modern indie bands, the bill builds perfectly throughout the day before Two Door Cinema Club close proceedings with a euphoric headline performance that transforms South London into one enormous outdoor indie disco.

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Sunday In Photos At Download Festival XXIII

Sunday In Photos At Download Festival XXIII

Three days of dust, riffs and relentless energy all led to Download Festival XXIII’s final chapter. Sunday offered one last opportunity for Donington to empty the tank, bringing together rising stars, legendary names and one of the most anticipated headline performances in the festival’s history. From emotional singalongs and crushing metal to triumphant returns and a crowning headline set, Download’s closing day delivered unforgettable moments from start to finish.

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Saturday In Photos At Download Festival XXIII

Saturday In Photos At Download Festival XXIII

After Friday’s celebrations had finally subsided, Saturday arrived with heavier riffs, glorious sunshine, bigger crowds and one of the most diverse days Download Festival XXIII had to offer. From early-morning punk rock and breakout British talent to black metal spectacle, metalcore mastery and one of rock’s most iconic names closing the night, Donington once again proved why no two Download days ever feel the same.

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Friday In Photos At Download Festival XXIII

Friday In Photos At Download Festival XXIII

The rain clouds that had threatened Donington throughout the week finally gave way to sunshine as Download Festival XXIII burst into life. With expanded stages, one of the festival’s biggest crowds in years and a Friday bill built around celebration, nostalgia and outright chaos, the opening day delivered everything from rap-rock anthems and progressive metal masterclasses to dancefloor mayhem and a long-awaited headline triumph.

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Bruce Foxton & Chris Difford Bring Nostalgia And Charm To London’s Cadogan Hall

Bruce Foxton & Chris Difford Bring Nostalgia And Charm To London’s Cadogan Hall

There are few venues in London better suited to an evening of sharp songwriting and classic British wit than the wonderfully elegant Cadogan Hall. For the first of two nights at the venue, Bruce Foxton and special guest Chris Difford delivered a show steeped in nostalgia, humour and timeless songs that have long since become woven into the fabric of British music culture. While Difford provided warmth and charm through a career-spanning opening set, Foxton and his band revisited the enduring catalogue of The Jam with the confidence and polish of musicians who know exactly what their audience wants.

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The Au Pairs Celebrate 45 Years Of ‘Playing With A Different Sex’ At The Electric Ballroom With Gina Birch

The Au Pairs Celebrate 45 Years Of ‘Playing With A Different Sex’ At The Electric Ballroom With Gina Birch

The final night of the Playing With A Different Sex 45th anniversary tour lands at a packed-out Electric Ballroom, as The Au Pairs bring this latest chapter to a close. While the tour has not been without controversy—centred on Lesley Woods fronting a new line-up—the mood inside the venue is resolutely focused on the music, and the legacy being revisited.

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Better Joy’s Rise Continues As Manchester Indie-Pop Breakout Commands London’s Hammersmith Apollo

Better Joy’s Rise Continues As Manchester Indie-Pop Breakout Commands London’s Hammersmith Apollo

Better Joy’s upward momentum shows no sign of slowing as Bria Keely brings her shimmering indie-pop project to the vast stage of Hammersmith Apollo on 20th November 2025, opening for Amy Macdonald. It’s a landmark moment for the Manchester-based songwriter, whose journey from intimate rooms to arena-sized crowds has accelerated at remarkable speed over the past eighteen months.

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The Last Dinner Party: Brixton Triumph Caps A Meteoric Rise

The Last Dinner Party: Brixton Triumph Caps A Meteoric Rise

The Last Dinner Party close out 2025 on a remarkable high, returning to London for a two-night stand at O2 Academy Brixton that feels less like the end of a tour and more like the coronation of Britain’s most talked-about new band. Photos from the first night on 7th December — captured by photographer Neil Lupin — show a group not merely riding a wave of hype, but commanding it.

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Alice Merton Brings Sharp Pop Precision To The Rainbow Stage At BST Hyde Park 2025

Alice Merton Brings Sharp Pop Precision To The Rainbow Stage At BST Hyde Park 2025

As the sun began to dip behind the trees in Hyde Park on 11th July, a throng of festival-goers packed into the Rainbow Stage area, drawn by the magnetic presence of German-Canadian artist Alice Merton. The singer-songwriter—best known for her breakout hit No Roots—delivered a punchy, emotionally agile set that brought the stage to a vibrant close, just before Neil Young And The Chrome Hearts took the spotlight over on the festival’s main Great Oak Stage.

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Latitude Festival 2026 (Kalpesh Patel)

Latitude Festival 2026: Dust, Discovery And A Weekend Of Family Festival Magic

There is something wonderfully reassuring about arriving at Latitude Festival. The familiar walk beneath the towering...
Muireann Bradley (Carina Kehlet Schou)

Muireann Bradley Announces ‘Blackwood Pew’ EP And Shares Beautiful Daniel Johnston Cover

Rising Irish folk and blues sensation Muireann Bradley has announced her new EP Blackwood Pew, arriving on 23rd October, alongside the release of a heartfelt new interpretation of Daniel Johnston’s beloved classic True Love Will Find You In The End.

Sorcha Richardson (Rich Gilligan)

Sorcha Richardson Unveils Introspective New Single ‘Ellen Forever’ Ahead Of Third Album ‘Draw The Outline’

Irish singer-songwriter Sorcha Richardson has shared her deeply reflective new single Ellen Forever, offering another captivating glimpse into her forthcoming third studio album Draw The Outline, due for release on 11th September.

Florence Road @ Latitude Festival 2026 (Kalpesh Patel)

Florence Road Continue Meteoric Rise With New Single ‘7563’

Irish indie-rock sensations Florence Road have returned with soaring new single 7563, continuing a remarkable rise that has seen the quartet become one of the most talked-about emerging bands in alternative music. The track arrives alongside a live performance video filmed in Dublin and follows another milestone-filled summer for the rapidly ascending four-piece.

MAN/WOMAN/CHAINSAW @ Latitude Festival 2026 (Kalpesh Patel)

Man/Woman/Chainsaw Unleash Acclaimed Debut Album ‘Cannonball’ And Announce Extensive UK & Ireland Headline Tour

South London six-piece Man/Woman/Chainsaw have officially released their long-awaited debut album Cannonball, marking a major milestone for one of the UK’s most exciting young alternative bands. Arriving after months of anticipation and a string of acclaimed singles, the record lands alongside a new stripped-back live session and a packed schedule of UK and international live dates.

BODEGA (Pooneh Ghana)

BODEGA Return With New Single ‘Weather Me’, Announce New Album ‘All Inside Aquarium’ And November UK Tour

New York art-rock outfit BODEGA have unveiled infectious new single Weather Me, offering another glimpse of their forthcoming fourth studio album All Inside Aquarium, due for release on 9th October. Alongside the new music, the band have also announced an extensive UK headline tour for November, while guitarist and vocalist Ben Hozie prepares to step behind the camera once again for his latest feature film.

Basht. (Polocho)

Basht. Confront Modern-Day Anxiety On Explosive New Single ‘Terror TV’ Ahead Of Debut Album ‘Poor Advice’

Rising Dublin post-punk outfit Basht. have unveiled their blistering new single Terror TV, offering another compelling preview of their eagerly anticipated debut album Poor Advice, due for release on 9th October via LAB Records.

Willie J Healy (AJ Stark)

Willie J Healey Shares Heartfelt New Single ‘S’all Good’ Ahead Of ‘143’ EP And October UK Dates

Willie J Healey has unveiled his uplifting new single S’all Good, offering another glimpse into his forthcoming EP 143, which arrives on 4th September via. The release also precedes a run of intimate UK headline shows this October, where fans will get the chance to hear the new material in a live setting.

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