Music
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Legendary level designer Richard 'Levelord' Gray has died
Gray got his start with Duke Nukem 3D, before moving to co-found Ritual Entertainment.
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Duane "Keffe D" Davis sentenced to 40 years for rapper Tupac Shakur's murder
Davis was found guilty last month over his role in the late rap superstar's death in a drive-by shooting in 1996.
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Simon and Garfunkel tribute show coming to Yorkshire Dales
A Simon and Garfunkel tribute show is coming to Grassington.
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Villagers fear late-night events at North Yorkshire hotel could disrupt sleep
Monk Fryston Hall Hotel faces North Yorkshire licensing hearing over late-night music, alcohol and noise fears from villagers.
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Review: Guitar star Erja Lyytinen wows audience at Darlington venue
Queen of the Slide Guitar Erja Lyytinen delivered an intimate solo blues set at Darlington’s Angels Cut, featuring Muddy Waters, Elmore James and Hallelujah.
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CMF by Nothing just launched its first portable speakers, and its charismatic milk carton design will leave you thirsty for more
The milk carton-designed Bluetooth speakers are built for compact listening, but are packed with audio features beneath the surface.
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Coldplay tribute show set to light up Bradford’s St George’s Hall this week
A Coldplay tribute concert is set to light up Bradford's St George's Hall
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Radio 1 DJ Tony Blackburn to bring Sounds of the 60s Live to Scotland next year
Tony Blackburn will bring Sounds of the 60s Live to Glasgow’s King’s Theatre on September 1, 2027, with a second Scottish date in Edinburgh.
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Villagers fear late-night events at North Yorkshire hotel could disrupt sleep
Monk Fryston Hall Hotel faces North Yorkshire licensing hearing over late-night music, alcohol and noise fears from villagers.
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Control Resonant composer says Dylan is an 'involuntary hero' who 'provided a lot of writing material' for the soundtrack — 'His path from a blank, soulless, and partially mindless being into something willing to sacrifice himself to find his sister is worth a dozen stories alone'
Control Resonant composer Petri Alanko has shared how the game's setting and the relationship between Dylan and antagonist Hedron informed the soundtrack.
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One Direction singer Zayn Malik has to change shirt midway through concert
The former One Direction star was performing at Palmeiras’ Nubank Parque stadium in Brazil on Saturday.
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Blue Öyster Cult announce Glasgow show as part of '55 Years On Tour'
American rock band Blue Öyster Cult will play Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on April 3, 2027, with blues rock duo When Rivers Meet.
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University of Bradford uncovers incredible musical past featuring Nirvana and U2
NIRVANA, U2, and Elton John once rocked the stage at a university campus
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Duane 'Keffe D' Davis faces life in prison for orchestrating murder of rapper Tupac Shakur
Duane “Keffe D” Davis is set to be sentenced Tuesday for orchestrating the murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur
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Yorkshire-born opera star brings music to Batley youngsters
A RISING star of the opera world has brought music and inspiration to the next generation.
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BBC shelves plans for new Archers studio as part of cost-cutting
The drama has been recording in Birmingham for 75 years, making it the world's longest running soap opera.
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Q&A: Brian Eno on relaunching Opal Records, 'Music for Airports,' AI and Palestine
Brian Eno, the multi-hyphenate artist, producer, sound designer and political activist best known for his pioneering work in ambient and electronic music, relaunches his transformative label Opal Records on Friday
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Six emerging North East artists to perform at Mercury Prize Fringe event
Six North East artists perform at Fenwick Newcastle’s free Mercury Prize Fringe showcase on October 22, with live sets, interviews and table bookings required.
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Alleged Durham rapist brands accuser a 'fantasist' as he '100 per cent' denies charge
Durham man Michael Boslem denies raping a man held at a Ushaw Moor house, while admitting stabbing and theft.
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Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ has already gotten under Elon Musk’s skin. It goes nationwide this week
Elon Musk has been vocal against Alex Gibney's documentary “Musk,” calling the filmmaker names like “idiot” and “horrible human.”
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Katie Price believed teen allegedly raped by ex-husband was ‘afraid’, court hears
The media personality began giving evidence behind a screen in Kieran Hayler’s rape trial at Lewes Crown Court on Monday
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From Coachella to Halifax: Indie-pop star announces Piece Hall show
INDIE-POP star Suki Waterhouse is set to perform live in Halifax
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‘What planet is she on?’: the Seekers take aim at CPAC over use of I am Australian
The carnival is over for use of Australian band’s song they say was played without permission at conservative conference
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Darlington Orchestra treasurer wins national Volunteer of the Year award
Darlington Orchestra treasurer Vicky Bain wins national Volunteer of the Year at the 2026 Making Music Awards for 12 years of community music service.
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It looks like Wing Commander 3 is getting a remaster, after EA producer discovers the original FMV source tapes in the company's archives
Plans for a 30th Anniversary Edition of the classic space sim were revealed at Portland Gaming Expo.
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Sacha Baron Cohen to star in Quentin Tarantino’s West End play The Popinjay Cavalier
The production marks the Hollywood director’s first play written for the stage, which he will also direct
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Most watched female artist on Amazon Music record set by Shakira
The global broadcast of the Colombian singer's Madrid concert has become the most-watched live performance by a female artist on Amazon Music. The platform highlights the role of the Spanish capital as a bridge between Latin America and Europe.
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‘York felt alive’ – city’s new jazz festival hailed a success
A new four-day jazz festival in York has been hailed a success by organisers.
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York driver hears ‘loud bang’ as car ‘shot by air gun’
A car was damaged while driving in a York suburb. It happened near to the junction of Tudor Road andRosemary Road in Acomb onFriday, 2 October at about10.45pm. A silver Vauxhall Astra was targeted. Incident location A North Yorkshire Police...
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There’s more to our music than Oasis, says Manchester mayor
Bev Craig pledges £2m in funding to nurture local artists by improving access to rehearsal and production space
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Rising indie-rock band The Rosadocs announce upcoming York gig
Sheffield indie-rock band The Rosadocs are heading to The Crescent in York this autumn.
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‘York felt alive’ – city’s new jazz festival hailed a success
A new four-day jazz festival in York has been hailed a success by organisers.
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Rising indie-rock band The Rosadocs announce upcoming York gig
Sheffield indie-rock band The Rosadocs are heading to The Crescent in York this autumn.
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Durham Jazz Festival to close with King Pleasure and Olivia Cuttill double bill
British swing stars King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys and rising jazz talent Olivia Cuttill will close County Durham’s new festival in style.
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Converted York church hall where indie band filmed music video for sale for £1.5m
A converted York church hall where the Wedding Present filmed a music video has hit the market for £1.5 million.
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North East daytime disco returns with hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s
Decades Day Disco Volume 3 returns to Stockton on October 10, bringing 70s, 80s and 90s hits across three rooms at KU and The Social Room, 3pm-8pm.
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Converted York church hall where indie band filmed music video for sale for £1.5m
A converted York church hall where the Wedding Present filmed a music video has hit the market for £1.5 million.
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Manchester United: Another failure to beat 10 men increases pressure on boss Carrick
It couldn't happen again could it? Another failure to beat 10 men increases pressure on Man Utd boss Michael Carrick after a 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur.
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I test audio kit, and love these Ruark passive speakers' impeccable design and detailed sound — but you need a small room to enjoy them properly
The Ruark Audio Talisman-R doubles the size of its range of passive floorstanders
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Spice Girl pays emotional tribute after death of British icon
Spice Girl Geri Halliwell has paid an emotional tribute following the death of a British icon.
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US country music star Ella Langley cancels Tulsa show over 'security threat'
Police say they checked the concert venue in Tulsa, Oklahoma but "could not find any threat".
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Award-winning folk musician to perform at Howden's Shire Hall
Award-winning musician Phil Beer will perform at Howden’s Shire Hall on October 17.
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Award-winning folk musician to perform at Howden's Shire Hall
Award-winning musician Phil Beer will perform at Howden’s Shire Hall on October 17.
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I might finally have gone too far with a GTA 5 mod that imports most of Doom 2
Insert sick riff here.
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How Ashe's real life inspired her TikTok hit Stop The Wedding
US singer-songwriter Ashe reveals the story behind her international smash hit, Stop The Wedding.
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I just tested the sequel to my favorite open earbuds ever, and their higher-res sound, ultra-compact build, and personalized EQ won me over — here’s why I’d recommend them
Anker’s new clip-on earbuds effortlessly blend a stylish aesthetic with hi-tech features — and they don’t sound half bad either.
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Harrogate audiences are preparing f greatest love songs from 100 years
The popular Harrogate Theatre Choir are ‘upsizing’ to take their cabaret-style hit show to a bigger venue
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Looking back on the day Amy Winehouse played Harrogate
It’s a little known fact that the legendary Amy Winehouse played Harrogate before her untimely death at the age of 27
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Wynonna Judd faces 'The Hard Truth' on vulnerable new album, the first since her mother Naomi died
Wynonna Judd has released her first album in 10 years, “The Hard Truth.”
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North East Liberty X star returning home for reunion with Hear'Say after 25 years
LibertyX singer Michelle Heaton is set to return to the North East for a reunion tour marking 25 years since ITV’s Popstars.