UK music venues “still desperately need music fans” in order to survive

Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess’ Twitter Listening Parties will feature The Smiths’ 1986 classic ‘The Queen Is Dead’ – with none other than the band’s drummer Mike Joyce set to act as host.In addition to guiding fans through the band’s most acclaimed LP as they listen back to it in real time, Joyce will also be marking the occasion by raffling off an incredibly rare piece of Smiths memorabilia.A platinum record of ‘The Queen Is Dead’, awarded for 300,000 UK sales, is up for grabs.

Foreign Secretary Dominic Rabb has urged Moscow to "tell the truth" about the poisoning of Alexei Navalny, saying it is "absolutely unacceptable" the Russian opposition leader was poisoned by the same nerve agent deployed in Salisbury.  Rabb said on Wednesday that Russia has "a clear case to answer" after the German government said the Kremlin critic was targeted with Novichok in an attempted murder. Britain has long accused Russian operatives of using the Soviet-era poison against Sergei

straight to your inbox Joao Cancelo is backing Lionel Messi to thrive in English football if Manchester City are able to sign the Barcelona forward. Messi's future has never been more in doubt, with his father and agent Jorge flying into the Catalan capital on Wednesday morning for showdown talks over if and how the player will be allowed to leave this summer.

straight to your inbox Lionel Messi could have a similar effect on Manchester City to the Robinho signing 12 years ago.

A guitar belonging to Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner has raised £128,54 in a charity raffle for grassroots music venues.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that music venues will be able to re-open with social distancing measures in place, nightclubs and dance halls still remain closed.

Mike Tindall shared his hopes for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as they settle into life outside of the royal family.“They’re busy doing what they’re doing, and I just want them to be happy with what they’re doing and be happy with each other,” the 41-year-old former rugby star, who’s married to Zara Tindall, said of the 35-year-old prince and 39-year-old Suits alum during an interview on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday, August 12.

Darkstar have shared the poignant video for their new single ‘Blurred’, with the clip paying tribute to the UK’s independent grassroots music venues.The video has been made in solidarity with the ongoing #SaveOurVenues campaign, which is aiming to protect those independent venues in the UK which are currently under threat due to the coronavirus-enforced live music shutdown.The clip for ‘Blurred’, which is taken from Darkstar’s June-released album ‘Civic Jams’, consists of Google Street View

DEALSWarner Chappell in the UK has signed a worldwide publishing deal with DJ/producer Nathan Dawe who is currently having chart success with his track ‘Lighter’. Needless to say, Head Of A&R Amber Davis is “delighted”.Another day another Hipgnosis deal.

Former England rugby player Mike Tindall was a guest on Good Morning Britain and he revealed he wants Prince Harry "to be happy". Mike, who is married to Zara Phillips, who is the daughter of Princess Anne, was asked if he had been in touch with the Duke of Sussex, 35, recently.

Arctic Monkeys are supporting struggling grassroots music venues in the UK, including those where they made their name.

Tom Holland is not hiding his ladylove anymore. The Spider-Man: Far From Home actor recently made his relationship with Nadia Parkes official on Instagram.