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R&B/Soul

Akon and Ne-Yo bring a bucket-load of nostalgic bangers to Birmingham’s Utilita Arena

Country

Tucker Wetmore’s singalong country anthems delight thousands on second night of London residency

Indie

Live Review: Kaiser Chiefs prove they've still got it as the More Employment anniversary tour hits up Cambridge

Indie

Live Review: Kaiser Chiefs prove they've still got it as More Employment anniversary tour hits Cambridge

Hits Radio Live review: Pop favourites JADE and Alex Warren bring the party to Birmingham

11 best acts we saw at Live at Leeds In The City 2025

Amyl and The Sniffers live in London review: Aussie punk anthems ignite moshpits at Alexandra Palace

Review: Flo Rida brings Vegas-level showmanship and a whole lot of twerking to Wembley Arena

Katy Perry defies critics with hit-filled Birmingham arena spectacle

Dasha lights up Birmingham with endless country anthems and effortless charm

Lewis Capaldi live in Birmingham review: Heartbreak and humour from a modern music hero

Stevie Wonder live in Birmingham review: Timeless classics from an age-defying music icon

Live Review: Sabrina Carpenter delivers pop perfection as she defies critics at second sold-out night at BST Hyde Park

Gracie Abrams live in Nottingham review: Long-awaited arena show is an intimate pre-Glastonbury hit

Glastonbury 2025 Emerging Talent Competition winners Westside Cowboy and Hot Stamp wow at Ceremony 5

Pitbull charms London's The O2 for fifth time on Party After Dark Tour

Live Review: JADE slays her debut live solo performance with soaring vocals

'The numbers I see on a screen are insane, but it'll never touch this': TikTok sensation Skye Newman shines at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2025

Here's what went down at Ed Sheeran’s surprise performance at Radio 1's Big Weekend 2025

From Florence Road to Keo - Contact Music presents the top rising talent at Liverpool Sound City 2025

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From Wild Dances to Haunting Melodies... These are the Primal Beats, Ancient Rhythms and Shamanic Sounds of the Eurovision Song Contest

Pop

From Wild Dances to Haunting Melodies... These are the Primal Beats, Ancient Rhythms and Shamanic Sounds of the Eurovision Song Contest

Pop

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Morrissey announces new run of UK headline shows for December 2026

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