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Squeeze is urging fans to donate to concert collection points as they prepare to kick off their headline tour this month.

Squeeze fans urged to donate food at concert collection points

Legendary DJ Tony Blackburn

Tony Blackburn's Sounds of the 60s Live show returns

Gareth Gates will perform at the London Parade 2027 on New Year's Day

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Photos from the Oktoberfest at Portsmouth Guildhall on 31 October 2026

Guildhall transformed for epic Oktoberfest celebrations

Violinist and conductor Andre Rieu will be entertaining audiences across the UK and Ireland in 2027

André Rieu 2027 UK tickets from £66 as Christmas gift idea

The project is open worldwide with no restrictions on nationality or age

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Rock legend Eric Clapton at the Royal Albert Hall

Best-value tickets to see guitar god Eric Clapton live in 2027

The Ukes of Wallington

Wallington ukulele band to broadcast live sea shanties

Mariah Carey is bringing her magical pre-Christmas show to the UK

Last tickets to see Mariah Carey’s pre-Christmas UK shows

The discount only lasts for a few more days, but it's better than half price

Anker Soundcore P30i earbuds drop to £23.99 in Amazon deal

Hear'Say shot to fame on Popstars in 2001, when this photo was taken. From left to right, they are Noel Sullivan, Suzanne Shaw, Myleene Klass, Kym Marsh and Danny Foster. Here's what they have all been up to in the last 25 years.

What have Hear'Say done since the band split? Where to see them now

Top acts such as East 17, 911, and Liberty X are going to be on stage at Parkdean Resorts

Relive your 20s at Celebrity Weekenders from less than £55 a night

Liberty X will join East 17, Atomic Kitten's Natasha Hamilton and other pop favourites at Boybands vs Girlbands at a Parkdean Resorts holiday weekend, ahead of their Popstars: The Originals tour with Hear'Say next year.

Liberty X fans can see the group at weekend event before reunion tour

The AI-accelerator aims to give artists the support that a startup accelerator gives founders

Ad Feature CITY JAM founder launches AI music accelerator

Hear'Say and Liberty X are to reunite for a joint arena tour of the UK and Ireland as they commemorate 25 years since the groups were formed on TV talent show Popstars. Kym Marsh, Myleene Klass, Suzanne Shaw, Danny Foster and Noel Sullivan rose to fame as part of Hear'Say after winning the competition in 2001, while Liberty X was formed by the five other finalists, Michelle Heaton, Jessica Taylor, Kelli Young, Tony Lundon and Kevin Simm. Issue date: Wednesday October 07, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Oscar Ryan/PA Wire

Liberty X and Hear’Say reunite for 25th anniversary UK arena tour

CITY JAM founder, Pat Villaceran, set out the plan

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CITY JAM has launched INDUSTRY.AIFF, a new finishing-through-launch programme designed to help record labels move signed artists from development stage to commercially ready releases.
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Music and podcast fans are taking advantage of a four-month trial of Amazon Music

Amazon Music is offering four months free but the deal ends soon

Get four months of Amazon Music Unlimited completely free - and there are other perks, too

Still paying for music? Amazon is offering four months free

Sir Rod Stewart’s final tour is called The Final Encore and comes to the UK in April and May 2027

Last chance to see Rod Stewart in style with VIP deals for final tour

Victory Youth Group's Mega Help event filled Finsbury Park's Rainbow Theatre with live music, testimony and support for young people

Ad Feature More than 1,000 young people attend battle of the bands event

Drum and Bass on the Bike around Portsmouth, starting in Guildhall Square.
Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak

Route revealed for Drum n Bass on the Bike in Portsmouth this weekend

Music-lovers rock out the show Pitt Street skatepark, Southsea.

Brilliant pictures of music-lovers enjoying Send It 100 festival

Michael Ball will still be appearing at an upcoming show in Portsmouth despite other cancellations due to illness. Pictured is the entertainer on stage during The National Lottery's Big Night Of Musicals.

Michael Ball cancels shows ahead of Portsmouth appearance

Victorious Festival organisers have hailed another incredible year.

Organisers hail another 'incredible' Victorious Festival

The clean up of Southsea Common has begun on Monday, August 31.

The clean up begins after 150,000 people descend on Southsea Common

Kasabian brought Victorious 2026 to a close.

27 pictures as Kasabian bring Victorious to a close

Jessie J performs at Victorious Festival

Victorious Festival 2026 review: Our verdict on another festival year
Our verdict on Victorious Festival 2026
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Mark Newland and Ruth Amis had their first date at the first ever Victorious Festival and have been going ever since.

Music lovers rejoice as Victorious Festival 2026 begins

Pictured: Crowds at Summer in Lee airshow event Picture:Marcin Jedrysiak

35 pictures of a brilliant Summer in Lee featuring aerial displays

'The Team' is an original track by Central Cee and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar

Ad Feature Coca-Cola teams up with Central Cee for Premier League song

A skater tests out the ramps at the Pitt Street Skatepark. Picture: Mike Cooter

Send It 100 festival to feature Europe's largest vert ramp

Ruby Andrews-Jukes, centre, got distinction star in health and social care and in law, and a C in criminology. A-levels results day, St Vincent Sixth Form College, Gosport

A-levels 2026: Fareham and Gosport students triumph

People gathered on Southsea seafront to watch the eclipse

Portsmouth's eclipse celebration on the beach

The shutters are down at the Fifth Hants Volunteer Arms in Albert Road.

Historic pub shuttered as search for new landlord begins

The screen-free gadget that quickly became a favourite with my two and four-year-old nephews. Photo posed by model.

The screen-free gadget my nephews can't get enough of

Beach Dubbin' will take place on Southsea Common on Sunday

Beach Dubbin' 2026 set for Southsea this weekend

The Yoto player has become a favourite with both my nephews and their mum. Phtoo posed by a model.

The Yoto player my nephews love and why it's become a family favourite

Summer Concert in the Guildhall Square. Picture - Steve Spurgin

Spellbinding music as city hosts special centenary concerts

Mrs Hinch has previously shared that she uses the soundcore Q30 by Anker Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones to listen to music and podcasts while tackling household chores.

Mrs Hinch-backed soundcore Q30 headphones now £54.99 on Amazon

National Rail also worked with DJ Pete Tong MBE for the launch

National Rail develops song to optimise music discovery skills

Into Pieces on the stage of Lincfest on Saturday, July 11.

Crowds flock to charity festival in memory of teenager musician

Katie Kerr, Lianne and Amy Bird at The Gosport Sunset Festival on Friday, July 10.

Crowds enjoy sizzling second day of Gosport Sunset Festival

Powder Monkey Brewing Co. is celebrating its fifth birthday with a free festival at its Gosport Taphouse on Saturday, July 11.

Brewery to celebrate fifth birthday with free festival

Fly-away baby cap soon retrieved. Fareham's Big Weekend, West Street, Fareham
Picture: Chris Moorhouse (040726-52)

14 pictures showing the fantastic atmosphere at Fareham's Big Weekend

I've upgraded to the Fresh 'n Rebel Clam Fuse Over-Ear ANC Headphones - and I'm so glad I did because I love them.

I’m obsessed with the sound quality these affordable headphones have

The Saw Doctors

Saw Doctors, the Proclaimers and the Dhol Foundation headline festival

The MUSICOZY sleep mask combines blackout coverage with Bluetooth audio, now reduced to £20.79 in Amazon’s latest deal

Sleep headphone mask now £20.79 in Amazon deal

Natalia Yakovleva, left, chooses mixed olives and peppers. Southsea Food Festival on Palmerston, Clarendon and Osborne Roads
Picture: Chris Moorhouse (200724-29)

Road closures for Southsea Food Festival as popular event returns

TADAA perform for the On Shining Waters song.

Portsmouth100 'anthem' to be premiered on Guildhall Square Big Screen

Why the Yoto Mini is my must-have travel companion for keeping kids entertained in the summer holidays

The screen-free travel gadget making summer holidays easier

The Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000T combines a high-resolution music player, dual DAC and powerful headphone amplifier in one compact desktop unit

Amazon cuts a huge £1,729 off the Astell&Kern desktop hi-fi system

Ryde Superbowl (HLF Planning)

Ambitious plans unveiled for once popular nightclub

The Soundcore P20i wireless earbuds are currently discounted on Amazon and are a tech product Stacey Solomon has previously recommended.

Stacey Solomon-loved earbuds drop to nearly half price on Amazon

Young children give their thoughts on climate change with panel host Cllr Suzy Horton during the Ticking Clock event at the Kings Theatre

Children make creative plea to stop ticking clock of climate change

Scouting for Girls performed to a huge crowd on Saturday at Victorious Festival.

'World-class' music and sport event announced for Portsmouth 100

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