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Parklife celebrated a triumphant tenth anniversary this weekend with a host of electrifying performances from Solange, The Streets, Mark Ronson, Migos, Christine and the Queens, Dave and more. Charged by Manchester's party energy, 80,000 festivalgoers descended upon Heaton Park each day for the milestone event, with rain unable to dampen spirits as the very best in pop, hip-hop, electronic and rap dazzled fans.

Superfly and A.C. Entertainment are proud to reveal the absolutely epic full schedule for the 2019 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. This year's edition of the world-renowned four-day multi-stage camping festival will showcase a remarkably eclectic selection of top artists spanning innumerable genres alongside over 100 unique events and activities taking place on its one-of-a-kind campground Plazas, once again delivering the most inimitable and inventive complete experience of any festival anywhere in the world.

With the upcoming release of her sophomore album YU, UK singer Rosie Lowe is unveiling her latest single “Pharoah”, a reference to Pharoah Sanders, taking her unique brand of psychedelic reverb-laden R&B/soul a step further. Having worked with artists like Jay Electronica (featured on YU) and Little Simz, Rosie Lowe brings a certain piercing minimalism and funky neo-soul to the forefront. The slow build of the blues guitar and low sensuality of “Pharoah” combines with the female-centric visuals celebrates the power in the body of a woman.

Ashley Walters (Bulletproof, Sugarhouse) and Kane Robinson reprise their roles as 'Dushane' and 'Sully', joined by newcomer Michael Ward as 'Jamie' (The A List, Blue Story). The series features musical artists Simbi Ajikawo 'Little Simz', David Omoregie 'Dave'. Shone Romulus (Out) returns as 'Dris' and Ashley Thomas (24: Legacy, The Night Of, Black Mirror) returns as 'Jermaine'. New cast members include Lisa Dwan (Trust), Jasmine Jobson (Lie Low, Obey), Kadeem Ramsay (Sex Education, Blue Story), Saffron Hocking (London Kills, White Gold), Kola Bokinni (Hunter, Killer, Black Mirror) and Hope Ikpoku.

Ahead of Parklife's huge tenth anniversary edition on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th June, the Manchester festival has now revealed plans for a brand new house party tour which will takeover 10 cities in 10 weeks, with 10 special guests from the 2019 billing set to perform.

Cardi B, Christine & The Queens, Migos, Solange and Khalid are among the huge list of names confirmed for the tenth edition of Manchester's Parklife including the first festival performance from The Streets in over 8 years. Returning to Heaton Park on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th June, Parklife is the UK's largest Metropolitan festival and its milestone offering sees a discerning selection of acts set to perform across hip-hop, rap, r&b, pop, indie and electronic music.

Superfly and A.C. Entertainment are excited to reveal the initial lineup for the 2019 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. The 18th annual four-day multi-stage camping festival will take place June 13 - 16, held as always at Great Stage Park, the spectacular 700-acre farm and event space located just 60 miles southeast of Nashville in Manchester, TN. Tickets - including General Admission (4 Day), VIP (4 Day), Platinum (4 Day) and more - will go on sale Thursday, January 10, at 12 noon ET/11 am CT, exclusively via www.bonnaroo.com/tickets. Bonnaroo has never been more accessible with GA ticket layaway plans available for just $47.

alt-J share the new track and music video for 'Last Year (feat. GoldLink) (Terrace Martin Version)'. This is the third release from alt-J's forthcoming album REDUXER, following the Pusha T and Twin Shadow combo for 'In Cold Blood (feat. Pusha T) (Twin Shadow version)' and the Danny Brown collaboration 'Deadcrush (feat. Danny Brown) (Alchemist x Trooko Version)'. The slow-burning track is accompanied by an animated video directed by Jay Fury, featuring performance by multi-instrumentalist / producer Terrace Martin.

Gorillaz have shared a new music video for Tranz, taken from their acclaimed album 'The Now Now' out now on Warner Bros. Records. Watch the video below!

Today, alt-J debut the video for 'Deadcrush (feat. Danny Brown) (Alchemist x Trooko Version)'.The 90s videogame-inspired piece features Danny Brown and was directed by 2018 Sundance Film Festival Animated Short Film Jury Prize Winner Jeron Braxton. The video continues the technologic aesthetic that follows the Pusha T and Twin Shadow combo for 'In Cold Blood (feat. Pusha T) (Twin Shadow version)' (watch here). Both tracks appear on alt-J's forthcoming album REDUXER.

Today, alt-J debut the video for 'In Cold Blood (feat. Pusha T) (Twin Shadow version)'. Starring Pusha T and directed by Osean, the clip takes the viewer into the hazy digital world of REDUXER. The album was first hinted at last month when Pusha T and Twin Shadowboth joined alt-J for a performance of 'In Cold Blood' on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, before swiftly releasing the studio version of the collaboration.

Increasing the anticipation for their debut album, Silk Canvas, VanJess released another single off of the project today. 'Control Me' a sultry bop, exposes another side of the sisters. Jess's deep voice perfectly compliments Ivana's sweet tone to make this track perfectly feel good.

As their latest single “Addicted” heats up, VanJess announce July 20 as the release for their anxiously awaited brand new album, Silk Canvas. The sisters shared the news during their private album release party this past weekend.

Gorillaz have confirmed the full lineup of guests joining them for the inaugural U.S. staging of their Demon Dayz festival, taking place Saturday, October 20th at Pico Rivera Sports Arena & Grounds just 10 minutes from downtown Los Angeles.

After an incredible debut in 2017 with Mick Jenkins, Tiffany Gouché, Kano, Stormzy, Ghetts, North London's hip-hop gamechanger, Little Simz, returns to the Roundhouse with her WELCOME TO THE WONDERLAND show concept. Bringing the experience back to London's revered Roundhouse, Little Simz descends on North LDN home turf for the second year with a full day of talks, panels, live acts, DJ sets, radio pop up and more, on Sunday March 4th.

Following it's inaugural edition in 2017, which featured Mick Jenkins, Tiffany Gouche and more with surprise appearances from Kano, Stormzy, Ghetts and Chip, Hip-Hop heavyweight Little Simz is bringing her audio-visual fest Little Simz Presents : Welcome To Wonderland: The Experience Part back to London's historic Roundhouse for the second year with a full day of events on Sunday March 4th.

The African-based creative arts charity Dramatic Need and Carnegie Hall presented The Children's Monologues, a one-night-only theatrical event, in New York for the first time, on Monday, November 13, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. in Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage.

Standing proud in the heart of Camden town, London's historic Roundhouse has been a pivotal part of the city's musical soul for many years as a venue and creative hub for young people.

The African-based creative arts charity Dramatic Need and Carnegie Hall today announced that Academy Award-nominee Jessica Chastain, Academy Award winner Anne Hathaway, and rising talents Sebastian Stan (Captain America; I, Tonya) and Lakeith Stanfield (Selma, Get Out) will join the extraordinary line-up of acting talent assembled for The Children's Monologues, a one-night-only theatrical event, presented in New York for the first time, on Monday, November 13, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. in Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage.

Carnegie Hall has announced upcoming November and December events. Check out the listings below!