Music festivals in NSW are being given a lifeline as the state government rushes to prevent the industry’s collapse, but the Bluesfest director believes this might not be sufficient. The government is providing two years of emergency financial aid for music festivals, starting with $3 million in funding. Additionally, there are plans to amend the […]
Donald Trump directed fresh criticism at pop star Taylor Swift after she publicly supported VP Kamala Harris for president. “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!” Trump declared in a Sunday morning post on Truth Social, using his characteristic all-caps style, without offering further explanation. Liz Cheney, the Republican former congresswoman who supports Harris, responded to Trump on […]
Taylor Swift secured the top prize at the MTV Video Music Awards, winning Video of the Year for her collaboration with Post Malone on “Fortnight.” In her acceptance speech, she expressed gratitude to her boyfriend, NFL player Travis Kelce, for being present during the video shoot, calling him a source of happiness, fun, and magic. […]
Saudi Arabia’s Billboard Arabia is preparing to host the inaugural Billboard Arabia Music Awards (BBAMAs) in Riyadh, aimed at honoring exceptional Arab musical talent from throughout the region. Scheduled for December 11, 2024, the awards ceremony will be held at the King Fahad Cultural Center in Riyadh. This event will be a highlight of the […]
The Country Music Association Awards announced its nominees on Monday, and one name that stood out for its absence was Beyoncé. Even though her album “Cowboy Carter” became one of the year’s most significant country releases, it was not included in the nominations. In contrast, other artists who dipped into the genre this year, such […]
BOAZ — The second River Road Music Festival will take place at Henderson Hall on Sept. 14 at 3:30 p.m., located on Old River Road in Boaz. This year’s main act will be the Atlanta Rhythm Section, with additional performances by Kate Boytek, Micah Kesselring, and others. The event will also showcase guest artists and […]
Leifur James has unveiled plans for his third album, ‘Magic Seeds’. Created in London with Leifur at the helm, the album features contributions from key collaborators, including drummer Leo Taylor (Floating Points Ensemble), violinist Raven Bush (Speakers Corner Quartet), and producer/engineer Oli Bayston. Set for release on November 8th via Night Time Stories, the new […]
Alongside his own numerous global hits, Bryan Adams has also written many successful songs for other artists. In the 1980s, the Canadian rock legend gained notable recognition as a songwriter, especially through his collaboration with fellow Canadian Jim Vallance. Together, they created a series of classic tracks for a variety of artists, including KISS, Tina […]
It’s a hazy Tuesday afternoon, and I’m virtually seated in Tempest’s living room. It’s 9am her time, and she’s comfortably settled, touching up her makeup with a cup of tea beside her. Her warm aura and infectious smile immediately put me at ease, and she playfully asked about my lunch [an energy drink, I know, […]