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13.09.2021 - 13:11 / completemusicupdate.com
The Musicians’ Union and the Ivors Academy have called for more support for British music makers who are still shielding, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
A new study published by the two organisations shows that 70% of musicians, songwriters and composers who are still in long-term isolation are facing hardship as a result.While the vaccine roll out and a somewhat cavalier attitude on the part of the government has allowed many in the UK to return to something approaching normal life, a
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Hans Zimmer and Johnny Marr have shared two new tracks from their James Bond No Time To Die score – hear them below.The tracks come ahead of the UK release of the long-awaited 007 film next week (September 30) and follows last year’s ‘No Time To Die’ title track, written with and performed by Billie Eilish.“The countdown for #NoTimeToDie is on,” Zimmer wrote on Instagram.
Ben Shephard has shared a new snapshot of his wife Annie, showing her in fits of laughter as the couple enjoyed a day out together.The image shows the couple stood with a group of friends, with Annie captured with her head thrown back while Ben stands with his arm on her shoulder, smiling for the camera. "Wonderful day with wonderful friends - got to visit @bremontwatches #thewing which is just incredible," GMB star Ben, 46, captioned the candid snapshot.
Johnny Marr kicked off an intimate UK tour last night (September 20), debuting new material and playing Smiths classics – see the setlist, footage and remaining tour dates below.Marr played a show at the Stylus in Leeds to begin a short run of small UK dates in the run-up to the release of new double album ‘Fever Dreams Pts 1-4’.Among the new songs debuted was recently shared first single ‘Spirit, Power And Soul’, while other new material from the album was previewed at the show, including
State Pension provides essential financial support every month for over 12.6 million older people across the UK. This regular payment is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is now 66 for both men and women.
Strictly Come Dancing has delighted fans as the show has made history twice during its launch night – with a little help from Maura Higgin’s beau.
Naman Ramachandran Producer and European Film Academy Chair Mike Downey is being honored with the Kristián Lifetime Achievement Award, at the Prague International Film Festival – Febiofest.The award will be presented at the opening of the festival on Friday by Oscar nominated and BAFTA winning British filmmaker Stephen Daldry.
Naman Ramachandran Kevin Mayer, chair of live sports streaming service DAZN, has confirmed his ambitions of acquiring rights to the globally popular English Premier League (EPL) soccer championship.In May, rights to the EPL, worth £5 billion ($7 billion) remained with the existing trio of Sky, Amazon, and BT Sport and DAZN was not permitted to participate in the bidding process.Speaking at the Royal Television Society convention at Cambridge on Wednesday, the former Disney and TikTok top
Former Disney and TikTok executive Kevin Mayer invited the audience at today’s RTS Convention in the UK to pitch names for his new, still untitled media company, which is backed by investment firm Blackstone. He might want to come up with one soon, as the outfit’s high-profile acquisition drive, which has seen it secure a megabucks deal for Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine, doesn’t look set to abate any time soon.
Andy Murray has finally addressed Emma Raducanu's "incredible" US Open win.
A post shared by BACCARA (@baccaraoficial)Mendiola formed Baccara in 1977 with another singer, Mayte Mateos, who met when they were both flamenco dancers on the island of Fuerteventura. After being talent-spotted by a record label executive, the duo were signed to RCA Records in the UK.Their first single, ‘Yes Sir, I Can Boogie’, topped the charts in 10 European countries in 1977, including the UK, and has since gone on to become a disco classic.