Music
Jason Donovan on how Kylie inspired his pop career and Joseph opened the door to the stage

Jason Donovan on how Kylie inspired his pop career and Joseph opened the door to the stage
Rick Astley: ‘Too much power in the hands of very rich individuals doesn’t feel right’

Rick Astley: ‘Too much power in the hands of very rich individuals doesn’t feel right’
I was lost, uncomfortable in my own skin and using drugs to escape – until music saved my life

I was lost, uncomfortable in my own skin and using drugs to escape – until music saved my life
Five Star’s Deniece Pearson: ‘I kissed Smokey Robinson’s lips off’

Five Star’s Deniece Pearson: ‘I kissed Smokey Robinson’s lips off’
The unusual story of how one Lancashire venue rose like a phoenix: ‘It’s a place for everybody’

The unusual story of how one Lancashire venue rose like a phoenix: ‘It’s a place for everybody’
Aled Jones: ‘My parents gave up so much to let me follow my dreams’

Aled Jones: ‘My parents gave up so much to let me follow my dreams’
How tiny music venue The Pit at Newstead revived a former mining community: ‘It’s a lifeline’

How tiny music venue The Pit at Newstead revived a former mining community: ‘It’s a lifeline’
Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody crowns Bangor music venue National Lottery Project of the Year

Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody crowns Bangor music venue National Lottery Project of the Year
Hozier on being authentic, Ireland and speaking out for queer youth: ‘All I can do is be honest’

Hozier on being authentic, Ireland and speaking out for queer youth: ‘All I can do is be honest’
Vendor André Rostant records ‘Big Issue anthem’ to raise awareness of homelessness this Christmas

Vendor André Rostant records ‘Big Issue anthem’ to raise awareness of homelessness this Christmas
Folk music venue fights for survival after ‘unfair’ £99k bill from billionaire landlords

Folk music venue fights for survival after ‘unfair’ £99k bill from billionaire landlords
Iconic venue where Oasis and Pulp cut their teeth shuts after 45 years: ‘We won’t be the only ones’

Iconic venue where Oasis and Pulp cut their teeth shuts after 45 years: ‘We won’t be the only ones’
Xero Slingsby: The anarchic spirit of British jazz being discovered by a new generation

Xero Slingsby: The anarchic spirit of British jazz being discovered by a new generation
Merry Xmas Everybody at 50: How a mother-in-law and John Lennon inspired Slade’s festive cracker

Merry Xmas Everybody at 50: How a mother-in-law and John Lennon inspired Slade’s festive cracker
Deck the halls with hits and follies: The greatest Christmas albums of 2023, ranked

Deck the halls with hits and follies: The greatest Christmas albums of 2023, ranked
Sparky Deathcap on September, Los Campesinos! and becoming an overnight TikTok phenomenon

Sparky Deathcap on September, Los Campesinos! and becoming an overnight TikTok phenomenon
‘Rave on’: Touching tributes after legendary Pogues singer Shane MacGowan dies at 65

‘Rave on’: Touching tributes after legendary Pogues singer Shane MacGowan dies at 65
Urgent campaign to save London music venue Matchstick Piehouse after landlord sends in bailiffs

Urgent campaign to save London music venue Matchstick Piehouse after landlord sends in bailiffs
Noddy Holder on possible Slade reunion and defying cancer: ‘I’m still alive, thank god’

Noddy Holder on possible Slade reunion and defying cancer: ‘I’m still alive, thank god’
This hidden gem Hull music venue counts Paul Heaton, Jarvis Cocker and Idles as friends
