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Florence + The Machine call on crowd to “put your phones the fuck away” and “experience” set at Reading 2026
The band were joined by IDLES' Mark Bowen on 'One Of The Greats' as Florence brought the ‘Everybody Scream’ tour to an end The post Florence + The Machine call on crowd to “put your phones the fuck away” and “experience” set at Reading 2026 appeared first on NME .
Electric Picnic boss Melvin Benn responds after crowd collapse, flooding and capacity issues at Irish festival
Armand Van Helden’s set was cancelled due to crowd danger, while attendees were later warned to avoid Duke Dumont’s packed tent The post Electric Picnic boss Melvin Benn responds after crowd collapse, flooding and capacity issues at Irish festival appeared first on NME .
Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ Karen O unable to perform at Daisy Chain Fields due to “family emergency”
“Very sad to miss such a herstoric music event, but I’m where I’m most needed,” she wrote The post Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ Karen O unable to perform at Daisy Chain Fields due to “family emergency” appeared first on NME .
Viagra Boys reveal details of their ‘emotional’ new material at Reading 2026
The band also reflected on their 2025 breakthrough album ‘Viagr Aboys' The post Viagra Boys reveal details of their ‘emotional’ new material at Reading 2026 appeared first on NME .
Lola Young tells Reading 2026 to “try not to give a fuck” as she plays “surprise” set
The singer announced her main stage performance just a few hours before taking to the stage The post Lola Young tells Reading 2026 to “try not to give a fuck” as she plays “surprise” set appeared first on NME .
Loyle Carner takes aim at J.K. Rowling, “toxic masculinity bullshit” and the far right during Reading 2026 set
The rapper also called on the crowd to “make some noise for the NHS” The post Loyle Carner takes aim at J.K. Rowling, “toxic masculinity bullshit” and the far right during Reading 2026 set appeared first on NME .
Kacey Musgraves’s Stage Literally Caught on Fire in Boston
The country singer joked that she had too much hairspray on for a fire at the TD Garden Arena. Kacey Musgraves’s Stage Literally Caught on Fire in Boston Travis Bland
Dinosaur Jr. Announce 2027 Tour
The North American run will feature support from Starcrawler
Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Showed the Power of a Girls-to-the-Front Festival
The inaugural festival brought together generations of women artists, raised $20 million for organizations supporting women and girls, and delivered one of the year's most communal festival experiences. Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Showed the Power of a Girls-to-the-Front Festival Molly Mary O'Brien
Chris Hansen Contemplating Legal Action Against Primetime Makers
The To Catch a Predator host said he was told he has a "decent case" against the A24 film. Chris Hansen Contemplating Legal Action Against Primetime Makers Travis Bland
Neighbourhood Weekender 2027 line-up announced with Paul Heaton, Courteeners, Reytons and loads more
Rick Astley will play a special hometown set, while there will also be a Haçienda Presents takeover The post Neighbourhood Weekender 2027 line-up announced with Paul Heaton, Courteeners, Reytons and loads more appeared first on NME .
Drummer Zak Starkey Is Back in The Who After Messy Firing
The drummer will join The Who as they embark on the rest of their farewell tour. Drummer Zak Starkey Is Back in The Who After Messy Firing Spencer Kaufman
Tyler, The Creator says crowd for night one of his All Points East takeover were “fucking dead”
The rapper thanked the audience on his second night for “lifting my spirits up” The post Tyler, The Creator says crowd for night one of his All Points East takeover were “fucking dead” appeared first on NME .
Woman Steals Ambulance Outside Avenged Sevenfold, Good Charlotte Concert, Crashes, Police Say
According to police, the woman took the ambulance after it was called for service at the concert. Woman Steals Ambulance Outside Avenged Sevenfold, Good Charlotte Concert, Crashes, Police Say Travis Bland
Watch Courteeners spread the love at massive Manchester Wythenshawe Park gig
"Never, ever, ever in our wildest dreams did we think we’d be playing a crowd this big!” The post Watch Courteeners spread the love at massive Manchester Wythenshawe Park gig appeared first on NME .
Absolutely talks sharing the line-up with sisters RAYE and Amma at Reading 2026
The experimental pop artist was interviewed backstage at the festival The post Absolutely talks sharing the line-up with sisters RAYE and Amma at Reading 2026 appeared first on NME .
Watch Olivia Rodrigo Sing “Landslide” with Stevie Nicks at Daisy Chain Fields
She also brought out Alanis Morissette and Sarah McLachlan during a headlining set at her new music festival
Bad Wolves Kicked Off Skillet Tour, Guitarist Departs Over Label’s Decision to Release Dolly Parton Cover
The "Jolene" cover comes out August 31st against the metal band's wishes, now-departed guitarist AJ Rebollo said, while their singer claimed Skillet fan speculation got them booted from a tour. Bad Wolves Kicked Off Skillet Tour, Guitarist Departs Over Label’s Decision to Release Dolly Parton Cover Travis Bland
Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Raises $20 Million and Counting for Women and Girls Charities
Melinda French Gates matched the festival's initial donation of $10 million. Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Raises $20 Million and Counting for Women and Girls Charities Alex Young
Keo open up about debut album ‘Put A Smile On For Me’ at Reading 2026
“It’s not perfect – at all – but I like the edge it has” The post Keo open up about debut album ‘Put A Smile On For Me’ at Reading 2026 appeared first on NME .
Young Thug Drops Slime Language 3 With Future and Veeze
Cash Cobain, Lil Baby, Tezzus, and diamond* also feature on the latest Young Stoner Life compilation
Pete Doherty tells us about the Babyshambles reunion, The Libertines’ next album, and plans to open a second-hand shop
The frontman talks playing without Pat Walden, how the 'Shambles are feeling "armed and dangerous", and "a really interesting idea" unfolding with The Libertines The post Pete Doherty tells us about the Babyshambles reunion, The Libertines’ next album, and plans to open a second-hand shop appeared first on NME .
Olivia Rodrigo Joined by Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan, Alanis Morissette at Daisy Chain Fields
The one-day festival featured Rodrigo performing "Landslide" with Nicks, "Ironic" with Morissette, and "Building a Mystery" with McLachlan. Olivia Rodrigo Joined by Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan, Alanis Morissette at Daisy Chain Fields Alex Young
Reading 2026: Lola Young confirmed for surprise secret set
The 'Messy' hitmaker follows other surprise appearances from Jamie T and Royal Blood at the southern site of R+L The post Reading 2026: Lola Young confirmed for surprise secret set appeared first on NME .