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10 upcoming albums to stream on the beach this summer
The Week Recommends Ring in the sunshine with a selection of new albums
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Some of the best music and singing holidays in 2025
The Week Recommends From singing lessons in the Peak District to two-week courses at Chetham's Piano Summer School
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Why concert tickets cost so much
The Explainer High-profile music tours now come with eye-watering price-tags. But Ticketmaster isn't entirely to blame
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The best UK music tours of 2025
The Week Recommends From Oasis to Lana Del Rey, it promises to be a vintage year for music fans
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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
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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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