Culture news Oasis return to stage tonight for their first gig in 16 years The first show of the long-awaited comeback tour kicks off tonight in Wales. The road to this year's reunion tour has been a long and bumpy one, and despite ticketing issues, fans are more excited than ever to see the return of Britpop royalty. 04/07/2025
Culture Series Azerbaijani vocalist channels ancient sounds into global expression In partnership with Azpromo Azerbaijani singer Alim Qasimov reflects on his roots, artistry, and how traditional mugham carries emotion and meaning far beyond borders. 03/07/2025
Culture news Fontaines D.C. bring pro-Palestine group on stage at Roskilde This move by Irish rockers Fontaines D.C. comes as both Kneecap and Bob Vylan are under investigation by the police for their pro-Palestine comments at Glastonbury 2025. The BBC, official broadcasters for Glastonbury, has now said it will no longer live broadcast "high risk" performances. 03/07/2025
Culture news Celebrity reactions to split Diddy verdict: ‘I’m gonna vomit’ The hip-hop mogul was found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution but acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy after a six-week trial. Reactions have been mixed. To say the least. 03/07/2025
Culture news Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking Sean “Diddy” Combs has been found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution but acquitted of the most serious charges – racketeering and sex trafficking of ex-partner Casandra Ventura and another woman referred to as "Jane". The heavily followed trial has been running in New York since May. 02/07/2025
Culture news Australia cancels Kanye ‘Ye’ West's visa over Hitler song Australia's home affairs minister Tony Burke confirmed the news that Ye would be blocked from entering the country over the controversial rapper's song titled 'Heil Hitler'. 02/07/2025
Culture news The Corrs conquer Madrid with their mix of pop rock and Celtic notes Despite a massive thunderstorm, The Corrs enchanted Madrid with their Celtic music and greetings in Spanish. The audience lapped up their hits and covers on the band's return to the capital after an absence of more than 20 years. 01/07/2025
Culture news Glastonbury ‘hate crime’? Backlash intensifies for Bob Vylan Following the controversial set played at Glastonbury festival by British artists Bob Vylan, the BBC is facing pressure from the UK government. The punk-rap duo has had their US visa revoked, amid support from fellow artists. 01/07/2025
Culture news Pearl Jam remember Roskilde Festival tragedy 25 years on On 30 June, 2000, nine young men lost their lives in front of Pearl Jam performing at Roskilde Festival in Denmark. Since then, safety measures at music festivals have changed forever. 30/06/2025
Culture news Glastonbury controversy: Police investigate Kneecap and Bob Vylan sets Musicians making headlines for their politics isn't new, but this year’s Glastonbury featured two sets by Kneecap and Bob Vylan that riled politicians – including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Police are investigating both concerts. 30/06/2025
Culture news Swada x Niczos: Discover the new twist to traditional Slavic music At the crossroads traditional music, electronic beats and a language that is still only spoken in villages, Swada x Niczos is bringing Slavic folk traditions into the present day. 29/06/2025
Culture news Teen charged in 2024 plot to attack Taylor Swift concert in Vienna A young Syrian national has been charged with supporting a foreign terror group over a foiled plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna last August. 27/06/2025
Culture news Cause of death of The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson revealed The Beach Boys co-founder and singer died on 11 June. His death certificate has revealed his cause of death. 27/06/2025
Culture news What are the best albums of 2025 so far? How many have you heard? And do you agree with our first-half of 2025 ranking? 27/06/2025
Culture news Celebrated composer of the 'Mission: Impossible' theme dies aged 93 Schifrin won four Grammys and was nominated for six Oscars, and was best known for his TV themes for Mission: Impossible and The Man From U.N.C.L.E., as well as film scores for 'Cool Hand Luke', 'Bullitt' and 'Dirty Harry'. 27/06/2025
Culture news Sabrina Carpenter unveils alternate album art amid controversy Which 'Man's Best Friend' cover do you prefer? And why was the original artwork so controversial in the first place? 26/06/2025
No Comment Musicians play live to ease anxiety of shelter animals Musicians in US animal shelters bring calm with live performances, thanks to Wild Tunes. Over 100 volunteers play for animals in nine shelters, reducing their stress levels. 25/06/2025
Culture news Emmanuel Macron wants UNESCO cultural heritage status for French touch If Berlin techno can make the UNESCO cultural heritage list, so can French touch... "We are the inventors of electro. We have that French touch," the French President said in a recent interview. 25/06/2025
Culture news Why are more Spaniards quitting music festivals over Israeli ties? More than 50 artists and collectives chose to boycott Sonar, one of Spain's biggest music and arts festivals as anger continues to rise over the economic ties between major events and Israel. 25/06/2025
Culture news Thousands protest against Ye’s headline slot at Slovak festival The petition brands Kanye West “one of the world’s most prominent antisemites,” citing, among other things, his sale of a T-shirt featuring a swastika on his website. 24/06/2025