Biffy Clyro’s Simon Neil on protecting grassroots music venues: “We’re losing a generation of talent”

Kate Moss is enjoying some fun in the sun!

British singer Mika, who was born in Lebanon, is sharing his thoughts on the deadly blast in Beirut that killed at least 157 people and injured thousands more.

Slipknot’s Corey Taylor has sent a message to those complaining about having to wear a face mask during the coronavirus pandemic, telling them to “stop whining and put your god damn mask on.”Countries including the UK, Australia, Vietnam, Mexico, Singapore and parts of the US have introduced face mask mandates to help stop the spread of coronavirus.In an interview with Australia’s Triple M Rock, the Slipknot frontman was asked for his views on those who weren’t sticking to the face mask rules.

Biffy Clyro have announced an intimate ‘Fingers Crossed’ UK tour for 2021.The group will play a short run of dates in April 2021 at Liverpool, London, Cambridge, Sheffield, Southampton and Bristol in intimate venues they haven’t played “in over ten years,” according to a post on their website.Fans who pre-order their new album ‘A Celebration of Endings’, or who register on their official website before August 17, will receive access to a pre-sale.

was set to close due to the impact of coronavirus. It came as two of the six companies comprising UK event and venue management company, VMS Live, entered administration.Now, Mark Hall, the man responsible for the success of The Welly Club and for the elevation of The Polar Bear from pub to venue, and a team of other campaigners have started a Crowdfunder campaign to save The Polar Bear.“We want to run The Polar Bear for the people of Hull,” a statement reads.

the Music Venue Trust and the #SaveOurVenues campaign, a bottled range of lager, cider and IPA are available to order from home to raise money while live music remains on hold due to COVID-19.“In the decade to 2018, 35% of music venues closed by noise complaints, gentrification and soaring rents,” Fightback Creative director Gary Prosser told NME.

British is looking to shine a ray of hope on a bleak year.

Earlier this month, the PM signalled the return of some “socially distanced” live music events this August. Under the proposed plans, from August 1, socially distanced audiences were going to be able to return for indoor performances in theatres, music halls and other venues.However, that decision has now been reversed after the UK’s Chief Medical Officer, Prof Chris Whitty, said the country is now “at the outer edge” of how far it can safely re-open.Speaking at a Downing Street press

Emmy The Great has said that “a major music award” queried her nationality in 2011, despite her being a British citizen. This follows the news that Rina Sawayama did not receive a Mercury Prize nomination this year because she was not deemed British enough.The query regarding Emmy The Great – real name Emma-Lee Moss – seemingly occurred because she was born in Hong Kong.

Biffy Clyro have announced that they’re postponing all of their upcoming 2020 tour dates.The band, who will release their previously delayed new album ‘A Celebration Of Endings’ next month, are promising to reschedule all of the shows at a later date.The tour dates, which included shows in the UK, Ireland, Europe and Australia, were set to run between September 2020 and January 2021.See Biffy Clyro’s postponed world tour dates below.SEPTEMBER 202025 – Aberdeen, P&J Arena26 – Glasgow, The SSE

According to Variety, the news was announced by Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Oliver Dowden via Twitter. “The U.K.’s performing arts sector is renowned across the world and I am pleased that we are making real progress in getting its doors reopened to the public with social distancing,” Dowden said in a statement.“From August indoor theaters, music venues and performance spaces will safely welcome audiences back across the country,” he said.“Delighted indoor

Theatres, music venues and indoor performance spaces will be allowed to welcome back live audiences from next month, the government has confirmed.Boris Johnson announced the news today as the UK reaches the fourth step in the government's five-stage roadmap.Audiences will be permitted to return from August 1, but must adhere to social distancing measures.Performers will also have to maintain social distancing at all times.The announcement is a major step forward for the arts industry, one of the

coronavirus has had on venues when considering permission for redevelopment, demolition or change of use.It is hoped the move will safeguard venues by preventing them from being bought up and converted into housing or shops.“Our theatres, concert halls and live music performance venues are the envy of the world and are central to our cultural heritage,” Mr Jenrick said.“That’s why we’re investing £1.57 billion to protect Britain’s cultural, arts and heritage institutions, as well as ensuring