Olivia Dean
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Music streaming: Why we're listening to so many old songs
The chart is full is full of old music and classic songs are dominating streaming services. But why?
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Sam Fender tells fans high ticket prices for Proper Massive tour are ‘getting changed’
Fender criticises stadium pricing, calling it ‘bollocks’ and says it ‘won’t be happening’ on his tour
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How to watch Mercury Music Prize for free – stream full replay
Here's our guide on how to watch Mercury Music Prize 2026 for free on BBC iPlayer - replay Raye from anywhere in the world.
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Raye wins the Mercury Prize with This Music May Contain Hope
The pop star beat artists like Paul McCartney, Suede and Jade Thirlwall to lift the £25,000 prize.
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Glamour hits Tyneside as RAYE and Olivia Dean arrive for Mercury Prize in Newcastle
Stars descend on Newcastle as the Mercury Prize returns to the North East for a second year.
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10 gigs to see in Scotland next month: Stevie Wonder to Phoebe Bridgers and Cat Power
Everyone from Van Morrison to Cat Power is playing in Scotland in November, but, in truth, there’s one gig that stands head and shoulders above everything else this month. An appearance by the Motown legend and all-round musical genius, Stevland Hardaway Judkins.
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North East's Sam Fender confirms 2027 tour with Lord of the Rings inspired teaser
North East star Sam Fender has sent fans into a frenzy after appearing to confirm a major stadium tour for 2027 following a series of cryptic teasers.
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Sam Fender fans say he's 'so back' as North East singer issues mysterious tour teaser
Sam Fender has sent fans into a frenzy after the Rein Me In singer teased something for 2027 amid rumours of another huge UK tour.
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Olivia Dean accused of plagiarism on her I’ve Seen It track
Mattie Music Group, owners of Bill Withers’ back catalogue, contend the Grammy winner infringed on Just the Two of Us
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Olivia Dean accused of copying Bill Withers' Just The Two of Us
The star's record label is sued over similarities between her song I've Seen It and Withers' classic.
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The Brit Awards boosted Manchester economy by £5m, study finds
The annual awards ceremony, widely regarded as the UK’s biggest night in music, was hosted in the North West for the first time this year.
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Work intensifying on UK laws to stamp out concert ticket touts, say sources
Artists including Tinie Tempah and the Smiths’ drummer Mike Joyce ramp up pressure on government to keep its pledge to outlaw for-profit resales