Staff at the troubled Co-Op Live Arena in Manchester have said they “couldn’t stop crying” while living through the venue’s “chaotic” two weeks. READ MORE: “Manchester’s own Fyre Festival” – disappointed fans speak out on Co-Op Live cancellations The venue, set to be the UK’s largest indoor arena with a capacity of 23,500, has had a disastrous...

Talking Heads drummer Chris Frantz has sparked rumours of a possible reunion of the band with a social media post reading: “We shall return”. READ MORE: Talking Heads: every album ranked in order of greatness Frantz posted an image on his Instagram page of a black and white theatre marquee with the main banner saying “TALKING HEADS”, alongside...

Baby Reindeer‘s Richard Gadd was allegedly investigated by the show’s producer Clerkenwell Films after dating an actress who went on to audition for the role of Teri. Deadline reports that following the investigation, he was cleared of any wrongdoing after briefly dating the actress Reece Lyons in 2021, who he had asked to audition for the show. The...

Tunbridge Wells Forum has announced it is becoming the first venue in the country to introduce a grassroots ticket levy. READ MORE: Report shows “disaster” facing UK’s grassroots music venues: “The big companies and arenas are now going to have to answer for this” Throughout the month of May, £1 from every ticket sold will be donated to the Music...

Dua Lipa has opened up about the aftermath of her performance of ‘New Rules’ at the BRITs, which was made into a meme. READ MORE: Dua Lipa – ‘Radical Optimism’ review: summery but slight psych-pop In 2018, Lipa sang the song at the BRITs awards show in a performance many deemed to be lacklustre. A video posted of the performance went on to spawn...

Kevin Abstract and Lil Nas X have teamed up for their sultry new collaboration ‘Tennessee’ – listen to it down below. READ MORE: Kevin Abstract – ‘Blanket’ review: Brockhampton member goes for grunge The former Brockhampton member has released his song featuring Lil Nas X after the pair previously teased the collaborating at Abstract’s Coachella...