David Byrne is proud to announce Who Is the Sky?, his first new album since 2018’s acclaimed and award-winning American Utopia, which will be released September 5th by Matador Records. The album was produced by the Grammy-winning Kid Harpoon (Harry Styles, Miley Cyrus), while its 12 songs were arranged by the members of New York-based chamber ensemble Ghost Train Orchestra. Click here to pre-order the album, including a limited Cantaloupe Orange / Strawberry Pink split vinyl featuring a lenticular cover.

Byrne will also return to the road with a brand new live show in support of Who Is the Sky?. The touring band will comprise 13 musicians, singers and dancers, including members of the American Utopia band, all of whom will be mobile throughout the set. The North American tour begins in September, with Australia & New Zealand dates kicking off in January 2026 and European & United Kingdom dates starting the following month. Full touring router can be found HERE

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Celebrating its 20th year, West End LIVE returns on Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 June, with a packed line-up of top London shows. Hailed as ‘Glastonbury for theatre lovers’, West End LIVE is Europe’s largest free musical theatre festival and showcases outstanding performances from top West End musicals, live and free in Trafalgar Square.

Tens of thousands of theatre fans are expected to flock to the capital for this unique event, presented by Westminster City Council and the Society of London Theatre with support from the Mayor of London, partners and sponsors. West End LIVE attracts people of all ages into central London to experience the best of the West End – from the city’s unparalleled theatre and culture scene to food, drink, fashion, nightlife, retail and more, providing a major boost to Westminster’s local economy and supporting the creative industries.

An impressive line-up of over 50 top West End shows are set to perform at the event, as previously announced on social media, including Back To The Future, Cabaret, The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button, Disney’s Hercules, Disney’s The Lion King, Fiddler On The Roof, Hamilton, Les Misérables, Mamma Mia!, Matilda The Musical and Wicked.

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The O2 Arena, ready! After record-breaking demand saw the London OVO Arena Wembley dates sell out in just 24 hours, Gladiators Live Tour has added four more London shows – this time at The O2 arena on 8–9 November. Tickets for these action-packed shows go on general sale at 10am on Friday 20 June via livenation.co.uk. Partner and venue presales begin from 10am on Wednesday 18 June.

Gladiators Live promises an adrenaline-fuelled two-hour spectacle starring the new heroes from the hit BBC series, packed with fan-favourite events and the legendary Eliminator. Stunning purpose-built sets, state-of-the-art lighting and jaw-dropping stunts combine to create the ultimate live family experience.
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For the first time ever, Westlife will perform at London’s Royal Albert Hall, kicking off the 25^th Anniversary celebrations with two very special shows. To mark the milestone, the band will be joined by the renowned Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, bringing Westlife’s biggest hits and fan favourites to life like never before. Tickets go on general sale Friday 20^th June at 10amvia LiveNation.co.uk

To celebrate 25 years of music, memories and millions of fans, these anniversary shows offer a rare opportunity for fans to celebrate with the band in one of London’s iconic landmarks. Backed by a full orchestra, the two nights will be a celebration of Westlife’s trailblazing career.

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The Music Industry Therapist Collective (MITC) has announced a new Online Tour Health and Welfare Coaching platform for artists, performers and touring professionals. The confidential new service offers short-notice expert-led coaching sessions designed to address the challenges touring musicians, performers and crew face while living and working on the road. Available 24/7, this is the latest initiative for MITC Soundcheck’s comprehensive mental health service for the live music industry.

High rates of anxiety, depression, insomnia and burnout are common among touring professionals, from artists and performers to production staff and promoters. Constant travel, financial instability, performance pressure, sleep disruption, lifestyle and cultural factors (such as use of alcohol as a coping mechanism), and a lack of consistent access to support all contribute to mounting stress and ill-health. As touring professionals face these significant challenges while lacking proper mental health support on the road, MITC have designed a brand new, one-of-a-kind online service that supports touring individuals during these trying times as they deal with time zone changes, lack of privacy, job insecurity, long work days and schedule changes.

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On Sunday 8 June, 12:00 a.m. BST / 1:00 a.m. CEST, CNN International will broadcast live the penultimate performance of Good Night, and Good Luck from Broadway’s Winter Garden Theatre.

This special CNN presentation of the five-time Tony® Award nominated new play by George Clooney and Grant Heslov marks a historic Broadway first: never before has a live play ever been broadcast and televised. CNN anchors Anderson Cooper and Pamela Brown will lead special live coverage. More information about the broadcast is available here.

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Today, Grammy-nominated global pop sensation Benson Boone announces his autumn 2025 American Heart arena tour. The run of European dates will follow the release of his highly-anticipated upcoming album American Heart, arriving June 20 via Night Street Records/Warner Records. Pre-order/pre-save it HERE.

Kicking off October 23rd at SSE Arena in Belfast, UK, the tour includes stops across the UK in Manchester, Birmingham and two dates at The O2 in London, before wrapping up at Avicii Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.
A special fan presale goes live Tuesday, June 3rd at 10amlocal time, with public on-sale beginning on Thursday, June 5th at 10am local time. Tickets will be available HERE.

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After closing a major chapter with his final album Quit While You’re Ahead and a sold-out O2 Arena show described as a “career highlight” by The Guardian, Nines now turns to Crop Circle World: a two-day festival at Dreamland Margate on September 6–7. Headlined by Nines and Skrapz, the line-up showcases some of the most important voices that have shaped British music and culture today.

Built around Nines’ signature cinematic vision, Crop Circle World pushes creative boundaries with a main stage line-up of genre-spanning artists including Larry June, Katy B, Clavish, Chip, Kenny Allstar, and more. The festival also features an immersive indoor house music zone and a deep educational space that includes panel talks, exhibitions, and interactive experiences. Designed to be fluid and free-flowing, Crop Circle World is a playground for discovery, blending music, lifestyle, food, and fashion—all set against the vibrant backdrop of Dreamland’s iconic amusement park.

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British rap icon J Hus is set to celebrate the 5-year anniversary of his critically acclaimed album Big Conspiracy with an unmissable live show at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall on June 17th, 2025. In what promises to be one of the most memorable live shows of the year, J Hus will take over one of the UK’s most iconic venues for a one-night-only performance that will bring the raw energy, cultural weight, and genre-defining sound of ‘Big Conspiracy’ back to the stage — and bigger than ever.

This will be an intimate and deeply personal show, honouring an album that helped redefine the sound of British music. As a gesture to the fans who’ve supported him from day one, J Hus is keeping ticket prices as low as possible for this one-off show at £30. In an era of rising costs and inaccessible shows, this decision reflects Hus’s ongoing commitment to his community — making sure the people who made the music matter most can be there in person.

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Following a successful recruitment process, Swansea Building Society Arena today announces that Matt Blackhouse has been appointed as the arena’s new Venue Director and will assume the position from Monday 2 June 2025.

Blackhouse brings a wealth of experience in venue and live event management to the business, and coming from his role of Senior Events Project Manager at YTL Arena Bristol, has played a key role in the development of plans for the region’s new entertainment district. Blackhouse brings over twenty years of live entertainment experience to the role, and a strong understanding of the industry across South Wales, having previously held several key roles at Utilita Arena Cardiff, including Deputy General Manager and Senior Events Manager, as well as roles at Celtic Manor Resort and St David’s Hall, along with freelancing for Glastonbury Festival in recent years.

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