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What were our highlights and low points after watching the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest final over the weekend?

Eurovision 2025: The good, the bad and the ugly from this year's final Benjamin Jackson

This former Oasis member confirmed he will be part of the band’s 2025 reunion shows.

Former Oasis member confirms he'll be part of 2025 reunion line-up

Ahead of her UK tour dates in June 2025, Beyoncé has broken a record after her five nights at Inglewood's SoFi Stadium.

Beyoncé makes history ahead of arriving in the UK next month

Wheatus will be performing their debut album in full, as they celebrate its 25th anniversary with a UK tour later this year.

Wheatus announce UK tour to celebrate anniversary of debut record

Adam Anderson has announced he will not be part of Hurt's upcoming tour dates to concentrate on his mental health and wellbeing, after posting to Instagram to confirm the news.

Hurts member confirms he will not be part of upcoming tour

What areas in the United Kingdom have made their Eurovision 2025 predictions and what areas were correct with their answers in the last two competitions?

This country is who the UK think will win Eurovision in 2025

Metallica caused ‘seismic activity’ to be recorded after their show in Virginia this weekend.

Metallica set causes small earthquake, seismologists confirm

Learn what 'bootlegs' are and what are some of the most valuable releases within the bootlegging community.

A starters guide to bootlegs - and the most lucrative releases

Are the odds in the favour of those looking to get Ed Sheeran tickets when they go on general sale this week?

The odds of getting an Ed Sheeran ticket for his 2025 hometown gigs

FLO have revealed their rescheduled UK dates, which initially were meant to take place in March 2025 before an injury postponed the tour.

FLO reveal rescheduled UK tour dates - here's when they're playing now

Remember Monday will be hoping their 2025 UK tour is a victory tour after Eurovision 2025.

Remember Monday announce UK tour to take place after Eurovision 2025

HAIM announce UK arena tour for 2025

Incubus revealed details of their new album with a series of projections around London over the weekend - after their performance at The O2.

Incubus reveal details of first new album in eight years

Mariah Carey has announced she will be performing at this year’s Capital Summertime Ball, alongside Benson Boone and more.

Mariah Carey set to perform at Capital Summertime Ball 2025

Don't miss performances by Green Day, Lady Gaga, Travis Scott or Charli XCX (and maybe a glimpse of Julia) as the second weekend of Coachella 2025 draws closer.

Set times and how to watch Coachella 2025 weekend two in the UK

Robbie Williams, Kendrick, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish and Post Malone; just a handful of upcoming UK tours still set to take place in 2025.

Your Easter guide to the biggest tours coming to the UK still in 2025
What’s still to come from the world of music as we reach the sunnier seasons in 2025?
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Music retailer HMV are forecasting that summer 2025 will be dominated by K-Pop acts such as ENHYPHEN, NewJeans and BTS' Jin - who has announced his second album this week.

K-Pop tipped by UK retailer to dominate this summer's music scene

Lorde has teased fans of a 'new era' for her in 2025 in a new message shared on WhatsApp.

Lorde teases a 'new era' after surprise appearance at Coachella 2025

Linkin Park will be opening this year's UEFA Champions League Final - and have dropped a new short film in celebration of the feat.

Linkin Park to perform before the UEFA Champions League Final

The Kooks will be performing at TRNSMT and Leeds and Reading Festivals before they hit the road for their own headline tour.

The Kooks announce UK arena tour for October 2025 - date and tickets

Mac DeMarco will be performing six dates in the United Kingdom in late 2025, as part of his North America and European tour.

Mac DeMarco to perform six dates in the UK in 2025 - dates and tickets

James Blake is just one of the new names added to this year's Meltdown Festival in London.

James Blake, Mahalia and more added to Meltdown Festival 2025

April 5 marks the anniversary of Kurt Cobain's death - 31 years and a month before, Nirvana would perform their final live show.

When was Kurt Cobain’s final live show and what did Nirvana play?

Lady Gaga’s US leg of The MAYHEM Ball has faced criticism for it’s use of dynamic pricing.

What are the odds of getting a Lady Gaga UK tour ticket?

Noel Gallagher might have given the biggest hint what to expect from Oasis’ setlist ahead of their reunion in a recent interview.

Have Oasis dropped their biggest 2025 setlist hint yet?

Public Enemy have announced a one-off show in London for 2025.

Public Enemy announce their only UK performance for 2025

My Bloody Valentine are set for three shows to take place in the UK in late 2025.

My Bloody Valentine announce UK tour for November 2025
The group last performed in the United Kingdom as part of Robert Smith’s Meltdown festival
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ABBA Voyage is set for a refreshed setlist as it celebrates it’s third anniversary in 2025.

ABBA Voyage set to ‘revamp’ concert for third anniversary

The Vengabus is heading to Download Festival 2025 with the announcement of this year’s District X entertainment.

Vengaboys and more announced for Download 2025's District X area

Irish musician CMAT is set to hit the road in late 2025 in support of her third album, Euro-Country.

CMAT announces UK tour in support of new album, Euro-Country

Lady Gaga has announced four dates in the UK as part of her Mayhem world tour.

Lady Gaga announces UK tour for September 2025 - dates and tickets

[Clockwise from bottom left] Diana Ross, OneRepublic, Billie Eilish and Lionel Richie are just some of the huge names set to perform at the OVO Hydro before Autumn 2025.

29 phenomenal gigs coming to the OVO Hydro this spring and summer

FKA Twigs has had to cancel several North American and Canadian tour dates due to the wrong visas being issued.

FKA Twigs North American tour cancelled due to visa issues

Could all five members of the Spice Girls reform in 2026 in celebration of 'Wannabe' turning 30?

Spice Girls drop their biggest hint at a full reunion yet

Self Esteem is hitting the road again in 2025, this time to support her new album, A Complicated Woman.

Self Esteem announces UK tour to support new album - dates and tickets

The line-up for the Little Simz curated Meltdown Festival has been announced - including sets from The Streets, Jon Batiste and Ghetts.

Meltdown 2025: Little Simz curated season of shows announced

Ozzy Osbourne speaks onstage during the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 19, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Ozzy Osbourne could ‘fly’ over the crowd at final performance

JLS have announced a 14 date UK arena tour with special guest Example.

JLS are back - and heading on tour in 2025

Pet Shop Boys will be bringing their Dreamworld live show to Sandringham Estate this summer - with support from Scissor Sisters.

Pet Shop Boys announce Sandringham Estate show with Scissor Sisters

What did Dua Lipa perform on the first night of her Radical Optimism tour in Melbourne?

What has Dua Lipa been performing on her Radical Optimism tour so far?

Drummer Frank Ferrer has left Guns N' Roses 'amicably' after being with the band for 19 years.

Guns N’ Roses split with their longest serving drummer, Frank Ferrer

John Legend is set to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his debut album with a series of UK performances in 2025.

John Legend announces UK tour dates in celebration of Get Lifted

Will Smith has announced a series of UK tour dates to take place during Summer 2025.

Will Smith set to tour the United Kingdom in 2025

Stevie Wonder has announced an addition series of UK tour dates, alongside his performance at Lytham Festival.

Stevie Wonder to perform five UK dates as part of upcoming tour

Sabrina Carpenter’s first English date on the Short n’ Sweet tour took place in Birmingham overnight.

What did Sabrina Carpenter play on her first UK tour date?

Groove Armada are set to join The Wombats and The Wolfe Tones at On the Waterfront 2025 in Liverpool this June.

Groove Armada, Pale Waves and more join On the Waterfront 2025

GHOST announce new album ahead of 2025 UK tour dates

Gracie Abrams has cancelled the first two of her UK tour dates.

Gracie Abrams cancels first two UK shows due to illness

The Vapors to celebrate brand new album with UK tour in 2025

Sir Tom Jones has been announced as one of three new acts performing at Hampton Court Palace Festival 2025.

Tom Jones, Gary Barlow set for Hampton Court Palace Festival 2025.

With fans still fuming over the alleged length of Oasis' reunion shows, just how long on average is a performance from the Britpop icons?

Explainer How long Oasis sets last - as fans fume over '59 minute' reunion sets

The Stranglers are set to hit the road once again in 2025, bringing Buzzocks with them to celebrate 51 years as a band

The Stranglers and Buzzcocks announce UK tour for October 2025

Pete Tong and Ibiza Classics are set to return to the Royal Albert Hall in London for a four-night residency - the first since it's debut at the hallowed concert hall in 2015.

Pete Tong to bring Ibiza Classics to historic concert hall in 2025

Olly Murs was forced to cancel his show in Dubai after getting a throat infection.

UK popstar 'so gutted' after being forced to cancel gig

Oasis, Linkin Park, Pixies... what reunion show in 2025 are fans looking forward to the most?

Is Oasis’s 2025 reunion the most anticipated of the year?