Music
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Why Irish traditional music is having a moment
In The Spotlight Frustrations with isolation and technology credited for reviving 'auld' trad tunes
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Festivals in public parks: the battle for our urban green spaces
Talking Point It's locals vs. revellers as cash-strapped councils turn to concerts in local parks for extra revenue
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The weirdest Eurovision performances of all time
In Depth All the weird – and wonderful – acts that have left Eurovision audiences stunned, from Windows95man to Dustin the Turkey
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Last updated
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Kneecap: the Belfast rappers courting controversy
In the Spotlight Trio, known for anti-British views and fierce support for Palestine, under fire for alleged call to murder MPs
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The most notable records broken by Taylor Swift
In Depth The pop star has cemented herself as one of the century's most popular artists
By Brendan Morrow Last updated
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Chappell Roan and those parenting comments
Talking Point Gen Z popstar’s claim that parents are unhappy has been widely criticised
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The UK's best immersive experiences
The Week Recommends From inspiring exhibitions to thrilling games, escape the everyday with these fun activities
By The Week UK Last updated
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David Johansen: the glam rocker who was a godfather of punk
Feature His band, the New York Dolls, influenced the Sex Pistols, the Ramones, and even the Smiths
By The Week US Published
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10 concert tours to see this spring
The Week Recommends As winter comes to an end, check out a variety of live performances
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Thrilling must-see operas for 2025
The Week Recommends From Carmen to Peter Grimes, these are the UK's top productions
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published
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Roberta Flack
Feature The piano prodigy who sang ‘Killing Me Softly’
By The Week US Published
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Labour's consultation has been 'framed in terms that are far too favourable to big tech'
The Explainer Britain's musicians, artists, and authors protest at proposals to allow AI firms to use their work
By The Week UK Published
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Intervision: Putin's Eurovision rival
Under The Radar Russian president wants to revive contest as "anti-woke rival" to the annual singathon
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar take top Grammys
Speed Read Beyoncé took home album of the year for 'Cowboy Carter' and Kendrick Lamar's diss track 'Not Like Us' won five awards
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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