Gigs & Festivals

Thom Yorke joins Flea for 10-minute Marvin Gaye jam at Chili Pepper’s only solo UK date

By Beth Simpson Published 27 May 26

They played Got To Give It Up

"A simple act that can make a powerful difference": Metallica to encourage blood donation in run up to Cardiff gig

By Beth Simpson Published 27 May 26

If you got blood, they want it...

“The most exclusive party of the year”: Watch Diplo DJ at his 6-year-old son’s kindergarten graduation

By Beth Simpson Published 26 May 26

And he played his new single...

Paul McCartney recalls The Beatles' first US TV appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show

By Beth Simpson Published 22 May 26

Plus, Colbert sings obscure Elvis Costello song with its writer

Olivia Dean sings the praises of the affordable vocal mic that’s still going strong after 60 years

By Ben Rogerson Published 18 May 26

“We ended up going with a chrome finish for The Art of Loving Tour, which fits perfectly with the show design,” she says

Look Mum No Computer reveals his self-built Eurovision “mega-synthesizer” and says 'nil points' is OK

By Ben Rogerson Published 15 May 26

“Because if you expect nothing, you lose nothing,” he argues

“My generation, we love to film stuff”: Billie Eilish doesn’t have a problem with phones at gigs

By Beth Simpson Published 15 May 26

And she says she’s working on a new album

Eurovision Song Contest boss explains why Finland’s violinist is playing live, while others are miming

By Ben Rogerson Published 14 May 26

“It’s very much a ‘nice to have’ and we’re happy to do it where we can,” says Martin Green

Paul McCartney suggests that Bob Dylan could think a little more about his audience at his shows

By Ben Rogerson Published 14 May 26

“I get it if he doesn't want to do Mr Tambourine Man. Maybe he's fed up with that. But I would like to hear it. And I've paid”

The precarious state of Britain's small venues in focus

By Andy Price Published 14 May 26

Whether it’s turning a profit, rising drink prices or the fear of receiving just one formal noise complaint, small venues face more jeopardy than ever in 2026