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The Brit Fest Main Stage Timings Released

There are just four weeks to go until the North West's The Brit Fest opens. The event takes place at the Ashley Hall Showground in Altrincham from Fri 5 July - Sun 7 July 2024, promising more than 100 acres of fantastic entertainment.

METTE Shares New Single 'BET'

Fresh off the heels of her Ivor-Novello nomination for ‘MAMA’S EYES’, METTE has released her brand new single ‘BET’. The track follows the success of her recent single ‘DARLING DRIVE’ alongside Sam Gellaitry. Listen to the song now!

Disclosure Unveils New Single, 'She's Gone, Dance On'

Disclosure are back with their hugely anticipated new single “She’s Gone, Dance On” out now. “She’s Gone, Dance On” samples orchestral legend Ennio Morricone’s “Dance On” from the film Così Come Se. It has been teased across recent months, originally getting its first play from Guy at Disclosure’s LA pop show in October. Listen to the song now!

Recipients Unveiled For 5th Annual Philadelphia Independence Awards For High School Musical Theater

The Philadelphia Independence Awards celebrated outstanding high school musical theater performances and productions in the Philadelphia region, with adjudication by theater professionals and educators. See the awardees and learn more!

Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall Announces Winners For 15TH ANNUAL 2024 HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL AWARDS

Get the latest on the 2024 High School Musical Awards at BBMann. Discover the highlights, winners, and standout performances of this annual event celebrating young talent in musical theatre.

Irish Country-Pop Star CMAT Releases New Single, 'Aw, Shoot'

CMAT, the bold, bright BRIT-nominated voice out of Ireland blending country, pop, and a flair for wit and whimsy has released a new single “Aw, Shoot” – a kitchen-sink drama with a western edge and an undeniable, boot-stomping hook. The single, which was premiered by BBC Radio’s Hottest Record In The World, is her first since her critically acclaimed sophomore album Crazymad, For Me released last fall. Listen to it here!

Rachel Chinouriri Shares Debut Album 'What a Devastating Turn of Events'

Rising British alternative indie-pop artist Rachel Chinouriri has released her long-awaited debut album What A Devastating Turn Of Events. What A Devastating Turn Of Events is a culmination of the experiences, challenges and joys of Chinouriri’s life so far, explored through the prism of musical stylings honed through years of experimentation and creation. Listen to the album now!

Holly Humberstone Collaborates with Medium Build and Tiny Habits on Reimagined Versions of Her Songs

Award-winning singer songwriter Holly Humberstone has released reimagined versions of her favorite songs from critically acclaimed debut album Paint My Bedroom Black. Inviting friends and peers on her journey, Humberstone premieres new versions of “Cocoon” featuring singer/songwriter Medium Build and “Antichrist” featuring folk-pop group Tiny Habits. The new tracks follow the release of her recent collaboration with MUNA on “Into You Room.” Listen to the songs now!

Lily Allen Will Lead HEDDA at Theatre Royal Bath Next Summer

Lily Allen will star as Hedda Gabler, one of theatre’s most irresistible heroines, in a thrilling new version of Ibsen’s masterpiece which will open at Theatre Royal Bath’s Ustinov Studio from Friday 25 July – Saturday 23 August 2025. 

Photos: The Cast of AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN THE MUSICAL Visit The Brighton Zip 

The cast of AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN THE MUSICAL made a visit to The Brighton Zip on Madeira Drive ahead of their first performances at Theatre Royal Brighton this week. Check out photos here!

Rachel Chinouriri Shares New Single 'It Is What It Is'

Hotly tipped alternative indie pop artist Rachel Chinouriri has shared her new single “It Is What It Is,” the final preview of her long-awaited debut album What A Devastating Turn Of Events, out May 3rd via Elektra. “It Is What It Is” channels Rachel’s frustrations about being messed around by a potential partner, featuring exasperated spoken word verses and voice notes from friends reminding her to know her worth. Listen to the song here!

Concert Performances of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and THE JUNGLE BOOK Will Be Performed at New Wimbledon Theatre

The Novello Orchestra will present two classic Disney films in concert this summer, Beauty and the Beast and The Jungle Book will be performed live to film as part of Wimbledon Childrens Festival. Beauty and the Beast will take place on 10th August, with showings at 3pm and 7pm and The Jungle Book the following day on the 11th August, with showings at 10am and 3pm.

Photos: Mariah Carey Celebrates Opening Weekend Of Her Las Vegas Engagement

This past weekend, Mariah Carey debuted her new exclusive engagement, Mariah Carey: The Celebration of Mimi Live in Las Vegas at Dolby Live at Park MGM. The elusive chanteuse and best-selling female artist of all time with over 200 million records sold was greeted with several enthusiastic standing ovations from sold-out crowds on Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13. See the photos below!

Cast Set For RICHARD III at Shakespeare's Globe

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of Richard III, directed by Elle While. Performances run 9 May – 3 August. Learn more about the cast here!

Bernie Taupin, Tom Odell, Celeste, and More Set For THE OTHER SONGS LIVE

The Other Songs has announced an all-star line-up of songwriters and artists to perform at The Other Songs Live including Bernie Taupin, Tom Odell, Gabriels, Celeste, KAMILLE and many more. In partnership with the Ivors Academy, one of the world's biggest celebrations of songwriting will take place ahead of The Ivors with Amazon Music at the London Palladium on Monday 20 May, raising money for music charities. 

MAMMA MIA! Extends Booking Period To March 2025

As part of the celebrations for MAMMA MIA! turning 25 on Saturday 6 April 2024, the hit musical has extended its booking period at London's Novello Theatre to Saturday 29 March 2025, with tickets now on sale.

Sia Releases New Song 'Incredible' With Labrinth

Sia has unveiled an irresistible new song, “Incredible,” featuring fellow hit-maker and frequent collaborator Labrinth. The song follows “Dance Alone,” featuring Kylie, which was released last month. Both songs preview what’s to come from Sia’s first proper solo album in eight years, Reasonable Woman — due out May 3, 2024 via Atlantic Records.

Charli XCX Will Be Honored With ASCAP Global Impact Award At The 2024 ASCAP Pop Music Awards

ASCAP, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, the only U.S. PRO that operates on a not-for-profit basis, will present pioneering pop phenomenon Charli XCX with the ASCAP Global Impact Award in honor of her tremendous impact on pop music.

Jack Wolfe and Richard Southgate Join SPRING AWAKENING Concert

Final casting has been announced and additional tickets have been released for the 15th Anniversary reunion concert of the original West End production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik’s Tony, Olivier and Grammy award-winning musical SPRING AWAKENING, based on the play by Frank Wedekind.  

MAMMA MIA! Actor Sara Poyzer Reveals BBC Voiceover Role Was Replaced With AI

Sara Poyzer, a stage and screen actor who is best known for performing in Mamma Mia! in the UK, has shared that her voiceover role in a BBC show has been replaced with AI.