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Becky Hill proved she’s made it to the top of her career – by having someone tie her shoelace on stage for her at TRNSMT.

Dundee-based global superstar in the making Hannah Laing has been continuously wowing clubbers with her iconic brand of 'doof' and now, the star is gearing up to playBBC Radio 1's

Lufthaus, Robbie Williams‘ dance side project has revealed they are set to make their UK live debut at Creamfields 2024.The dance project – comprised of Williams, Flynn Francis and Tim Metcalfe – are set to play the sunset slot on the Arc stage on the festival’s final day. Creamfields is set to take place over the August Bank Holiday weekend from August 22-25 at its usual site in Daresbury, Cheshire.

David Gilmour‘s wife, Polly Sampson, has been sharing photos on social media of her husband working on a “new album” in the studio.The Pink Floyd guitarist has been spending time working at his Brighton recording studio. His recent studio visits have been documented by his wife, who is an author and lyricist, and shared on her personal Instagram.In the photos, Gilmour is seen with various artists such as Brian Eno‘s brother, Pianist Roger Eno and Guy Pratt – who has worked with both Pink Floyd and Gilmour on various occasions.A post shared by Polly Samson (@pollysamson)Other artists seen in the photos include drummer Adam Betts, who has worked with Pulp and dance acts including Pete Tong, Goldie and Squarepusher, bassist Tom Herbert, who has played with Mercury Prize nominated bands The Invisible and Polar Bear, and producer Charlie Andrew whose credits include Alt-J, James, Wolf Alice and London Grammar.Though there is no exact reason as to what Gilmour’s studio sessions are for, the Pink Floyd fansite Neptune Pink Floyd reported that Samson had told Romanian entertainment website Zile si Nopti that Gilmour is working on an album of original material.A post shared by Polly Samson (@pollysamson)A post shared by Polly Samson (@pollysamson)Gilmour’s “new album” would mark his first LP since 2015’s ‘Rattle That Lock’.

Pete Tong has announced new details of his ‘Ibiza Classics’ UK arena tour for 2024.The BBC Radio 1 DJ released the ‘Ibiza Classics’ compilation album back in 2017, where iconic dance songs were covered by Jules Buckley and The Heritage Orchestra. The album features renditions of The Chemical Brothers, Massive Attack, and Armand Van Helden.

Stormzy is set to perform at the 2024 Formula One British Grand Prix.The grime artist will take to the stage at Silverstone on Friday, July 5 as part of an “unprecedented four-day festival line-up” at the legendary motor racing circuit.On Saturday (July 5), Pete Tong is due to present his Ibiza Classics set alongside Jules Buckley and The Essential Orchestra before Rudimental closes the weekend on Sunday (July 6).The headline and support acts for Thursday night’s Opening Concert will be announced in the coming weeks.Per a press release, the festival “will see Silverstone take its new-look music and arts offering to the next level – cementing the British Grand Prix as a summer highlight on both the British sporting and music calendar”.Nick Read, Silverstone’s Commercial Director, said: “Our long-term ambition has always been to establish Silverstone as a venue that attracts the biggest and best artists in the world to put on a spectacular show for the British fans.“It’s an honour to announce Stormzy, Pete Tong and Rudimental as the first names on our line-up for the 2024 British Grand Prix.”He continued: “We knew we had a massive job on our hands following the great success of this year’s music offering, so we are thrilled to be able to take things up another notch – with more huge global acts still to be announced!”Tickets for the 2024 British Grand Prix are available now – you can buy yours here.This year’s event saw performances from the likes of Calvin Harris, Tom Grennan, Cat Burns and Black Eyed Peas.Stormzy played his only UK show of 2023 last month as part of this year’s All Points East gig series in Victoria Park, London.His third and most recent studio album, ‘This Is What I Mean’, was released last November.

Lionel Richie confused viewers with his 'unrecognisable' voice as he took to the stage for the Coronation Concert. The 73-year-old singing superstar was one of the big names performing for the newly crowned King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle.

King Charles couldn't contain his joy on Sunday evening as he watched his star-studded Coronation concert kick off at Windsor Castle. Welcoming acts from all across the arts and stars such as Take That, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie to perform, the event follows on from the monarch's Westminster Abbey Coronation ceremony on Saturday.Taking his seat alongside Queen Consort Camilla, the new king appeared to be in his element while watching the grand event kick-off - waving a Union Jack flag from his seat.The audience all got into the spirit as they raised their own flags into the air too, with the BBC One live broadcast panning between the acts, audience, celebrities and the King himself as it caught his joyous reaction.

The Coronation Concert is taking place on Sunday night with more than 20,000 people descending on Windsor to watch it live.

Why is it only now that King Charles has been crowned that we find out he’s a closet raver? According to DJ Pete Tong, he’s specifically requested ‘Ibiza classics’ during his set at tonight’s Coronation Concert.

New Order frontman Bernard Sumner and producer/DJ Mella Dee have spoken to NME about their recent collaboration ‘Riptide’ – as well as opening up about the state of the world and the music industry, and what the future holds for both artists. Watch our video interview above.Last month, Doncaster-born DJ and producer Mella Dee – real name Ryan Aichison – shared the Italo-disco infused ‘Riptide‘, featuring lyrics and vocals from Sumner.

More star power is being added to the upcoming concert following the coronation of King Charles III.

Tom Cruise, Tom Jones, and Joan Collins have been added to the plans for the May 7 King’s Coronation Concert,

Joining the celebration! Tom Cruise, Winnie the Pooh and Nicole Scherzinger are among the latest celebrities set to appear at King Charles III’s Coronation Concert.  

K.J. Yossman King Charles III’s coronation is set to be a memorable occasion – if only for the eclectic lineup that will be appearing at a concert thrown in the new monarch’s honor. The latest stars to be confirmed for the Coronation Concert, which will take place in the grounds of Windsor Castle the day after the historic ceremony, are “Top Gun” actor Tom Cruise, Pussycat Dolls frontwoman Nicole Scherzinger and tubby little cubby Winnie the Pooh. It will not be the trio’s first brush with royalty, with all three having attended previous royal events. Cruise was a guest at Princess Diana’s funeral in 1997, Pooh was invited to a children’s garden party at Buckingham Palace for Queen Elizabeth II’s 80th anniversary in 2006 and Scherzinger took part in a pageant in honor of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee last year.

William Earl Newly acquired by the Beatport Group, IMS Ibiza will hold its 14th International Music Summit on April 26-28 at Destino Pacha Ibiza resort. Among the industry figures scheduled to participate are: Warner Music Group’s CEO of recorded music Max Lousada, Ben Mawson of TaP Management, whose clients include Lana Del Rey, Ellie Goulding and Noah Cyrus, the artist Tokimonsta with attorney and former Roc Nation counsel Jennifer Justice, and Wasserman’s Tom Schroeder, among others. Established in 2007, the thought leadership conference is dedicated to covering the greater electronic music ecosystem and features live seminars, keynote interviews, technology masterclasses, performances, and networking opportunities. It also publishes the annual IMS Business Report. The event is hosted every year by co-founder Pete Tong with fellow BBC Radio 1 dance presenter Jaguar.

Creamfields North have unveiled a stacked line-up for its 2023 edition.Calvin Harris, David Guetta, Tiësto and Becky Hill lead the new line-up announcement for the Cheshire festival, with Eric Prydz, DJ Snake, Diplo, Four Tet and Chase and Status all set to play. Joining them will be Martin Garrix, Fatboy Slim, Pete Tong, Armin van Buuren, Camelphat and more.

Pete Tong has announced the return of his Ibiza Classics Heritage Orchestra show, which will take him to arenas across the UK in 2022.The show first debuted at The O2 in December 2016 and has returned to huge crowds every year since – with the Heritage Orchestra putting a classical spin on a selection of rave classics.Next November and December, Tong will be joined by the full orchestra, conductor Jules Buckley, and host of guests for reworkings of house hits like ‘Love Can’t Turn Around’ and

Pete Tong was honoured with the prestigious Music Industry Trusts Award on Monday (November 1).

The duo formed by Goldie and producer James Davidson, Subjective, has signed a new deal with Three Six Zero Recordings to release their second album later this year“Goldie and James are two masters of electronic music and we’re beyond THRILLED to welcome them into the Three Six Zero family”, says the label’s CEO Mark Gillespie.

APPOINTMENTSSony Music Publishing has announced the promotion of Carol NG to President, Asia. “I have been very blessed throughout these years working with my team”, she says.

Pete Tong is set to receive the prestigious annual Music Industry Trusts Award at a ceremony later this year.The award will be given to Tong at a gala ceremony at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on November 1 in aid of the BRIT Trust and Nordoff Robbins.Speaking of receiving the award, which is now in its 30th year, Tong said: “It is a huge honour to be given the MITS Award and to have the opportunity to highlight two exceptional charities, The BRIT Trust and Nordoff Robbins.“The past year

Radio Deejay, where Coccoluto used to host the COCCO show.According to the report, Coccoluto passed away after “fighting for more than a year against an illness”.Tributes have since been paid online by the likes of Pete Tong, Defected Records and Glitterbox owner Simon Dunmore, Gilles Peterson and UNKLE.

EXCLUSIVE: Bulletproof co-creator and The Sweeney director Nick Love is developing a Troubles-set TV series with DJ Pete Tong.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorOn Sept. 13, Carl Cox, Pete Tong and Roger Sanchez are just three of the legendary DJs who will take part in “For Beirut,” a 12-hour-long livestream event presented by Electronic Labor Day and Beatport ReConnect to raise funds to support Lebanon and its people in the wake of the August 4 explosion that killed more than 200 people and leveled a large area of the city.

Becky Hill has announced her own podcast, which is set to discuss the history of rave culture.The Art Of Rave will launch next week (July 6) and feature guests from Pete Tong to Roni Size and Groove Armada.“My love for dance music started when I was a child,” Hill says of the new project in a statement.

Glastonbury is revered as one of the world's most epic music festivals, and while the 2020 event has been cancelled in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the festival's beloved Shangri La after-hours area is going virtual for a two-day online festival featuring a collection of dance world A-listers.

Your favourite artists in your front room? Live streaming rock, opera, ballet, classical music and warehouse raves? It's all available on a screen near you thanks to the flood of live streams that have popped-up to help us all through self-isolation - and raise funds for Covid-19 relief efforts. And over the next few days we have Led Zeppelin, Radiohead, Ministry of Sound, Pete Tong, Kaiser Chiefs, Tim Burgess, Imogen Heap and many more to enjoy.

The 'Ministry Weekender' will raise funds for the WHO Solidarity Fund

By Shirley Halperin

Beatport today announced that its 34-hour live stream “ReConnect,” held in partnership with Twitch, raised more than $180,000 for the WHO’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund, and the Association for Electronic Music members’ COVID-19 Hardship Fund.