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Festival fundraiser to feature 16 bands for hospice

Festival fundraiser to feature 16 bands for hospice

Some of the region’s hottest bands are preparing to help raise funds for St Peter’s Hospice by playing a ‘Fundraiser Festival’ at the renowned Fleece on St Thomas Street in Bristol.

Katherine Jenkins to headline BBC Proms in the Park in Belfast

Katherine Jenkins to headline BBC Proms in the Park in Belfast

Superstar mezzo soprano Katherine Jenkins is set to take centre stage at this year’s BBC Proms in the Park in Belfast next month.

Alfie Boe set for Scotland's BBC Proms In The Park

Alfie Boe set for Scotland's BBC Proms In The Park

Award-winning singer and star of the west end Alfie Boe joins a stellar musical line-up for this year’s Scottish celebrations of BBC Proms In The Park when the spectacular outdoor music event returns to Glasgow Green next month, on Saturday 7 September 2013.

Deezer celebrate 2 million Facebook fans

Deezer celebrate 2 million Facebook fans

To celebrate reaching 2 million Facebook fans, music streaming service Deezer are inviting you to get in touch with them via Facebook and enter their Music Poster Factory competition.

Deezer opens a new Window to music discovery

Deezer opens a new Window to music discovery

Deezer has announced its new app on Windows Phone 8, featuring a brand new home screen with a focus on content, and a host of enhanced features for Windows Phone 8 owners.

V Festival confirms John Newman, Idris Elba, Naughty Boy, Seasick Steve and Lawson

V Festival confirms John Newman, Idris Elba, Naughty Boy, Seasick Steve and Lawson

With only 3 weeks to go until crowds of music fans descend upon its gates, V Festival 2013, sponsored by Virgin Media, announces that John Newman, Idris Elba, Naughty Boy, Seasick Steve and Lawson will join this year’s stellar line-up. V Festival takes place across two sites, on 17 &18 August and is headlined by Beyonce and Kings of Leon.

New Saturday night schedule for Radio 1 and Radio 1Xtra

New Saturday night schedule for Radio 1 and Radio 1Xtra

BBC Radio 1 and Radio 1Xtra have announced a fresh new line-up for Saturday nights - with new shows for MistaJam, Charlie Sloth and DJ Target during the weekly 12-hour simulcast when Radio 1 and 1Xtra come together on air.

Castle Palooza, Oxegen and the Electric Picnic

Castle Palooza, Oxegen and the Electric Picnic

Say “Irish music” and flame-haired dancers or Guinness-drinking fiddlers come to mind, but there’s a thriving festival circuit with three events well worth pitching up to in August, says Irish Ferries.

'The Rolling Stones - Hyde Park Live’ available exclusively on iTunes

'The Rolling Stones - Hyde Park Live’ available exclusively on iTunes

The Rolling Stones today have announced the exclusive iTunes release of ‘The Rolling Stones – Hyde Park Live’ album, following their two successful sold out concerts in London’s Hyde Park on 6 and 13 July.

Flashback: The Very Best of Imagination

Flashback: The Very Best of Imagination

One of the most unique, genre defining and flamboyant soul groups of the past three decades Imagination will return on 7 October 2013 with Flashback: The Very Best of Imagination via Sony Music.

Ragley to host spectacular Battle Proms open air concert

Ragley to host spectacular Battle Proms open air concert

Ragley in Warwickshire is to host its third spectacular Battle Proms open air concert on Saturday 31 August. Guests are invited to pack up their picnic hampers and enjoy an unrivalled blend of musical talent, expert displays, spectacular pyrotechnics and a celebratory atmosphere which makes the Battle Proms a truly memorable occasion.

Amazon.co.uk MP3 Store now optimised for iPhone and iPod touch

Amazon.co.uk has announced the launch of its MP3 Store optimised specifically for iPhone and iPod touch.

Justin Timberlake, Jessie J & many more to headline iTunes Festival

Apple has announced that global superstars including Justin Timberlake, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Jack Johnson and Jessie J are among the headliners at this year’s iTunes Festival in London.

Music legends coming to Sundays on 6 Music this summer

Music legends coming to Sundays on 6 Music this summer

BBC Radio 6 Music has announced a stand-out, eclectic line-up of talent who will be hosting the Sunday Service (4-6pm) slot, when Jarvis Cocker takes a summer break.

DS3 Cabrio takes centre stage in The Saturdays’ new music video

DS3 Cabrio takes centre stage in The Saturdays’ new music video

Pop sensation The Saturdays have taken a shining to the funky styling of Citroen’s DS3 Cabrio in the new music video for their latest single ‘Gentleman’, which is released on 30 June.