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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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Kings of Leon tickets selling fast for Scarborough Open Air Theatre.

SEX ON FIRE! Kings of Leon Scarborough tickets selling out - buy here

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

Band Echo & the Bunnymen will play Holmfirth Picturedrome on November 19.

Echo & The Bunnymen to play intimate Holmfirth gig – tickets here

Lighthouse Family

Lighthouse Family announce three Yorkshire shows – get tickets (aff)

Downton Abbey and Paddington star Hugh Bonneville heading to Yorkshire.

Hugh Bonneville talk in Yorkshire – get tickets and meet him

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

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Love to be… has been a driving force in UK clubbing for over three decades.

O2 Academy Sheffield relaunch event announced - get tickets here

Bob Dylan is returning to Sheffield

Bob Dylan premium tickets now limited for Yorkshire gig – book here

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
The Soundcore P30i earbuds are £26 below their advertised RRP, with adaptive noise cancellation and a charging case that props up your phone.
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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

Human League

The Human League Yorkshire tickets on sale now - buy here

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

CITY JAM founder, Pat Villaceran, set out the plan

Ad Feature CITY JAM launches INDUSTRY.AIFF to get signed artists release-ready

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

Olly Murs to play York Museum Gardens on Friday, July 9, 2027.

Olly Murs announces huge Yorkshire summer show – tickets here

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

Niall Horan

Niall Horan’s only 2026 Yorkshire gig is in Sheffield – buy tickets

Kaiser Chiefs front man Ricky Wilson

Kaiser Chiefs Yorkshire homecoming 2027 shows now on sale - buy here

Paul Heaton

PERFECT 10? Paul Heaton fans can book VIP hospitality for Leeds gig

CAST kick off their six-date 2026 UK tour at Leeds University Stylus on Thursday, October 1,

Britpop icons CAST ready to 'erupt' in Leeds - buy tickets.

Emeli Sandé to celebrate 15 years of her landmark debut album Our Version of Events with 2027 tour including dates in York amd Sheffield.

Emeli Sandé to play York and Sheffield - get tickets

Simple Minds to play Leeds with special guest Gary Numan and tickets are now on sale.

NOW ON SALE: Simple Minds and Gary Numan at Leeds Arena - buy here

Leeds Festival 2027 returns to Bramham Park from August 26-29 – with weekend tickets on sale now.

Leeds Festival 2027 tickets are now on sale – get yours here

Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan and Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen in The Twilight Saga New Moon.

Twilight Saga New Moon in Concert adds Yorkshire date – get tickets
Twilight fans can sink their teeth into a new Yorkshire date as The Twilight Saga: New Moon in Concert heads to Sheffield City Hall in February 2027.
Graham Walker

Jake Bugg to play Sheffield City Hall on Thursday, February 18.

Jake Bugg announces Sheffield date on intimate 2027 tour – get tickets

Gabrielle

Gabrielle adds third Yorkshire date on Hits Tour – get tickets

Leeds Festival 2026 line up includes big names Chase & Status, Charli xcx, Florence + The Machine, Kasabian and RAYE.

LAST CHANCE: Leeds Festival 2026 tickets now limited – buy here

'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

Sporty Spice Melanie C is the new shirt sponsor of Sheffield FC Women for the 2026:27 season.

Sporty Spice sponsors Sheffield FC Women’s 2026/27 shirt – buy here

Sex Pistols flying the flag for punk rebellion with their iconic God Save the Queen imagery towering over the stage at Scarborough Open Air Theatre.

REVIEW: Never mind 50 years – Sex Pistols still full of anarchy

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

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

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

The buwy G7 mini Bluetooth speaker has RGB light modes, IP68 protection and USB-C charging

Amazon’s hidden speaker deal

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 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

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

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

Premium feel without the premium price - the Soundcore Space 2s are a solid choice for the budget-conscious audiophile

Soundcore Space 2: budget headphones that feel surprisingly premium
Soundcore’s Space 2 headphones combine comfort, strong battery life and surprisingly capable ANC at a mid-range price
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The waterproof bone conduction headphones are designed for swimming, running and outdoor workouts.

Waterproof swimming headphones deal

The coach operator teamed up with The Traitors star Stephen Libby

David Beckham is the most stylish man of the moment

I can’t stop telling my mum friends about the Yoto player for happy screen-free time (aff)

Why the Yoto Player has become our family’s favourite

Waking up and hearing music already drifting across the campsite was voted amongst the favourite moments.

Festivalgoers have revealed the moments they look forward to most

Oneodio's new wireless DJ headphones are impressive enough for serious users - and audio lovers - alike

OneOdio Studio Max 2 review: low-latency wireless DJ headphones

Bose’s SoundLink Flex portable speaker is currently reduced in a limited-time Amazon deal.

Bose SoundLink Flex drops below £100 on Amazon

These noise cancelling ear buds cost less than £100 and have great sound quality

Affordable noise cancelling ear buds that cost less than £100

The Anker Soundcore 2 portable Bluetooth speaker offers waterproof outdoor audio and up to 24 hours of playback.

This Anker Bluetooth speaker is now under £25

The Musicozy Bluetooth sleep mask combines built-in speakers with blackout eye coverage for sleep and travel use.

The £28 sleep gadget people say helps with noisy nights and flights

We've found bargain tickets for the exciting summer festival

WentFest tickets from £12 with Jason Donovan

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