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What is the next big trend in mobile gaming? An expert weighs in. Photo: sezer66 - stock.adobe.com

Next big trends to watch for in mobile gaming, expert says

Over £700,000 to win across Buzz Bingo clubs this Sunday.

Over £700,000 to win across Buzz Bingo clubs this Sunday

Heathers The Musical is coming to The Globe, in Stockton, from Tuesday, October 15, until Friday, October 19. Photo credit Pamela Raith Photography.

Heathers The Musical comes to Stockton-on-Tees this month

Madness tribute act Gladness perform alongside Laura as Amy Winehouse at this year's Open Jar Tribute Festival. Picture by BERNADETTE MALCOLMSON

Open Jar Tribute Festival returning to Hartlepool in 2025

The first trailer for Better Man, the biopic about Robbie Williams, has been released - with the former Take That singer taking on the role of himself... as a monkey.

Robbie Williams set to portray CGI monkey in his biopic, Better Man

It's almost that time of the year for Spotify Wrapped to appear on your device; but could Charli XCX, Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter or Taylor Swift appear in yours? Researchers claim at least three of these artists will.

The top 10 artists predicted to appear on your Spotify Wrapped

From Kurt Cobain holograms to the surviving members of Fleetwood Mac touring one more time; what is Spotify and Google Trends data showing are the 10 reunion shows people want to see in 2025?

10 musical groups people want to see reunite in 2025.

Sharleen Spiteri of Texas.

Simple Minds and Texas to headline ‘TKMaxx Live at the Piece Hall 2025’

Bryan Adams announces huge ‘Roll With The Punches’ May 2025 UK arena tour. Photo credit © Steven Stanley 2024

Bryan Adams announces huge ‘Roll With The Punches’ May 2025 UK arena tour

Reverend and The Makers will be joined on stage by Groove Armada.

Don Valley Bowl to host the 2025 Rock N Roll Circus festival

Visitors to Hartlepool Folk Festival can expect more free family outdoor performances on the Headland.

Folk festival to remember 1984 miners' strike

The Music Of The Spheres World Tour has sold over 10 million tickets making it the biggest tour by a group of all-time.

The Ticketmaster alternatives to securing Coldplay tickets

Could Oasis be this year's Christmas number 1 over Wham! Maybe, but not definitely according to OLBG.

Are Oasis set to be the Christmas number 1 this year?

Coldplay have announced huge shows in the UK for their Music Of The Spheres tour.

Ticketmaster queue warning over Coldplay tickets

What's some of the festivals taking place across Europe in 2025 if some of the UK festivals aren't adventerous enough for you anymore?

Explainer 9 European alternatives to UK music festivals for your 2025 calendar

Fat Dog.

Fat Dog, The Royston Club & SNAYX at Stockton’s Gathering Sounds Festival
After the record-shattering success of 2023’s Gathering Sounds Festival, Teesside’s premier music event is back with a vengeance for 2024—bigger, bolder, and utterly unmissable.
Stephanie Bateman

Enter Shikari's Rou Reynolds spoke to Benjamin Jackson as he continues rehearsals before Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds begins it's nationwide tour in 2025.

Enter Shikari star on his hopes ahead of War of the Worlds tour

Shed Seven live.

Rick Witter interview: We should all keep chasing rainbows

Dr Jacob Downs (inset) reveals some of the music theory, or "science," behind what has led to Oasis' music being so enduring since the heyday of "Cool Britannia."

Is there a formula to writing Britpop anthems much like Oasis have?

How much is the Maitland/Deetz house worth in the current housing market - despite the unwanted squatter pictured here?

How much would the “Beetlejuice” house cost to buy in 2024?

Backbeat - the word is on the street that there is a particular music theory behind why "Wonderwall" is such a popular track amongst buskers and karaoke singers UK wide.

Why is Oasis’ “Wonderwall” a key song in a busker’s repertoire?

Horror movie fans are celebrating Friday the 13th by embarking on a marathon viewing session of the "classic" horror movie franchise that made Jason Voorhees an iconic film villain.

Where to watch the Friday the 13th films to celebrate the spooky day

Gladness perform some of the hit songs of Madness alongside Laura who pays tribute to Amy Winehouse at the 2024 Open Jar Tribute Festival.

Open Jar Tribute Festival hailed a success

I left YouTube on autoplay for an hour and this was the result

Super early bird tickets go on sale following triumphant 10th anniversary edition of Hardwick Festival. Image credit: Sarah Caldecott

Super early bird tickets go on sale for Hardwick Festival

The Vaccines at this year's event.

Lindisfarne Festival teases epic 10th anniversary in 2025

Netflix prices have changed a lot in 12 years.

How much Netflix prices have changed since its launch - and why
Prices have changed a lot since it first launched 😵
Matthew Mohan-Hickson

Oasis - Liam and Noel Gallagher in a previously unseen black and white image by Kevin Cummins in1994.

Video: Noel Gallagher on Oasis’ iconic debut album Definitely Maybe

Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher of Oasis perform on stage at The Electric Ballroom, Camden on May 9 1996 (Photo by Getty Images)

Who was the initial drummer in Oasis?

Ed Faulkner and his daughter Dempsey. Pic Mike Hood

The world’s biggest tribute band music festival has been running for 18 years

One week to go: Final plans and site map revealed for Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield.

Final plans and site map revealed for Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield

Rebecca Calder stars in Joanne Mitchell's "Broken Bird," having opened this year's FrightFest London overnight ahead of it's UK theatrical release on August 30 2024.

Broken Bird: Joanne Mitchell’s feature at times slow but a taut debut

Hardwick Festival.

Hardwick Festival reveals line-up times and all you need to know details

"Borderlands" has been critically savaged since opening in August 2024 - but is it on track to be this year's biggest box office flop?

What have been the biggest box office flops of 2024 so far?

A letter from the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) to the information commissioner argues TikTok could be in breach of UK law. (Photo by LOIC VENANCE / AFP) (Photo by LOIC VENANCE/AFP via Getty Images)

Six of the funniest TikTok videos in history

With the release of "Harold and The Purple Crayon" in time for the UK school holidays, is it an ideal way to occupy the time of younger family members, or should you give it a miss?

Is Harold and The Purple Crayon worth seeing these school holidays?

Live from the Yard Hull reveals entry rules and opening times for city-centre festival.

Live from the Yard reveals entry rules and opening times for festival

Paul Oakenfold, Lovely Laura and the crowd at Cafe Mambo Ibiza By The Sea. Photos: Lee Bullivant.

Superstar DJs spin their tunes at Ibiza festival

What is the deal with the Watashi Wa Star TikTok trend? (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

What parents need to know about TikTok’s Watashi Wa Star trend

Tim Booth did what he does best and entices every single person in. Pic: Cuffe and Taylor.

Review: A night of absolute class as James did what they do best

Patrick Topping.

Patrick Topping headlines TrickFest bringing the beats and sun to Town Moor

Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre (left) and Borough Hall have been closed since March on safety grounds.

Shows announced for venues’ return

Is it a case that listeners have grown tired of Katy Perry's music after the release of "Woman's World," or is the backlash linked to her working with Dr Luke again? (Credit: Getty/Capitol Records.)

Should Katy Perry worry about her new album after "Woman's World?" Benjamin Jackson

Noel Gallagher.

Castle’s four epic summertime concerts are finally here

(Right, top to bottom) The Prodigy, Right Said Fred and Metallica all had chart success, but not enough to topple the 16 weeks Bryan Adams (left) spent at the top of the UK singles chart. Who else did the singer hold off during his reign? (Getty Images)

What songs did Bryan Adams keep off the top spot for 16 weeks?

Tribfest

Tribfest is back in August for its 17th year

The legend that is Judge Jules.

Live From The Yard Hull announces Ministry of Sound Classical Takeover line-up

Dark clouds failed to dampen sell-out Scarborough crowd's enthusiasm

That's Entertainment as Weller reigns supreme despite storms

Pearl Jam looks to continue their European tour this week with dates in Barcelona. But fans who were affected by the last-minute cancellations of Eddie Vedder (pictured) and company are seething still about the 11th-hour move - and now a series of art prints of the shows that didn't occur going on sale (Credit: Getty/Canva/X)

Pearl Jam fans sound off over tour cancellations & art prints on sale

With Kerrang! TV one of five music television stations now closed after Channel 4's decision due to "generational shifts" in TV viewing, Benjamin Jackson worries a lack of "curated" content might lead to more "choice overload." (Credit: Music Channel Archive on YouTube.)

Why I’m mourning the loss of Kerrang in the face of choice overload Benjamin Jackson

Throston Primary School put on Matilda the Musical at High Tunstall College of Science.

Pupils impress with Matilda musical

Jeff Stelling with Hartlepool United fans. Picture by FRANK REID

See Hartlepool's Jeff Stelling on stage

Punk legends The Skids. Pictured left to right are Martin Metcalfe, Nick Hernandez, Connor Whyte, singer Richard Jobson and Fin Wilson.

Why punk legend is looking forward to Hartlepool show

Sarah Carter and her partner Mark Slaughterwith Gary Lineker.

Walkers gave two football fans the best seat in the house at Wembley

The Studio is hosting an eighties tribute night on Saturday, November 9, featuring the likes of Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Heaven 17, Tiffany and Belinda Carlise.

The Studio to host Eighties tribute night