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Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter Michelle Shocked is set to return to Scotland this August with her new live show, Michelle Shocked’s Bootleg This!, at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Presented by Strawberry Jam Tours and TKD Productions, the production will run at Gilded Balloon Patter House, Downstairs, from 5 to 20 August at 8.30pm, marking Shocked’s only UK dates this year. Described as a blend of music, memoir and personal storytelling, Bootleg This! takes

Not every great music story ends with platinum records and sold-out arenas, and that is exactly what makes Andy Macleod's latest Edinburgh Festival Fringe production so refreshing. Premiering Soho Days, Camden Nights – A Failed Rockstar's Guide To Success this August, the London-based music promoter shines a spotlight on the thousands of talented musicians, managers and dreamers whose journeys rarely make the headlines but whose experiences define the industry just as much as

UK based Indian singer-songwriter Kanu Chauhan has announced that she will be visiting India in September and October 2026 for a series of live performances in Ghaziabad and Delhi NCR. Returning to Ghaziabad represents a significant milestone in Kanu's artistic journey, bringing her career full circle as she performs in the city where her passion for music began. For Kanu, this performance is not only about returning home, but also about sharing her journey with the community

Big Pollo are preparing for a busy summer in the UK as the acclaimed Peruvian collective returns with a string of festival appearances and the release of their latest live album, Live In The UK. Known for creating the Chichafunky movement, the Lima outfit continue to blend Latin funk, Afro-Peruvian rhythms, psychedelic cumbia and soul into an energetic live experience that has won fans across Europe and the United States. Since forming in 2005, Big Pollo have carved out a dis

Carlos Gu has become one of the UK’s most recognisable television personalities, but this July he is stepping into a new role as co-presenter of East & Southeast Asian Pride UK. Taking place at Electrowerkz in London on 24 July 2026, the event is dedicated to celebrating queer East and Southeast Asian communities through performance, connection and cultural exchange. The professional dancer, who made history as Strictly Come Dancing’s first Asian and openly gay champion, has

The Great Escape’s reputation as a proving ground for the next wave of underground talent feels especially alive at the Secret Comedy Club this year, where Planetary Group and Impressive PR return for a third consecutive takeover that’s quietly become one of Brighton’s most essential Alternative Escape destinations. Far from a throwaway fringe event, the all-day showcase has built cult status through carefully curated lineups, sweatbox intimacy and the kind of industry buzz t

Peterborough’s most distinctive dance music destination, UNDER, has unveiled the full lineup for its highly anticipated Early May Bank Holiday Weekender, returning on 1st–3rd May 2026 beneath the Nene Parkway Flyover at Nene Park. Across three days and nights, more than 60 artists will perform across tech house, house, and drum & bass showcases, transforming the dramatic underpass into one of the UK’s most unique open-air dancefloors. What began five years ago as a one-day ev

Òran Mór’s packed audience found themselves part of the story as Dystopia: The Rock Opera transformed the venue into a full-blown satirical state. The space was decked out in flags and propaganda, and every audience member received their own Dystopian flag. By the finale, every single person was waving it — cheering, laughing, and unwittingly enacting the show’s darkly comic message about obedience, spectacle, and the seduction of power. Written, produced, and performed by Ju

Cheerful Music is making its international debut at Amsterdam Dance Event 2025 with Building The Bridge , a showcase on Thursday, 23 October, at Escape’s Royal Room. Known for its bold blend of Eastern and Western sounds, the label aims to create a cultural and musical dialogue that connects Chinese artists with the global electronic music scene. The night will feature a high-energy lineup of EDM, dance-pop, and Mandarin-infused tracks, reflecting China’s rising influence on

Live Odyssey, London’s newest music experience taking fans on a journey through British Music History, opens its doors for the first time...