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Wexford Smashes Guinness World Record for Largest Céilí Band at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
South East Radio
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August 8, 2025
History was made in Wexford yesterday August 7th as a new Guinness World Record was set for the largest Céilí band ever assembled. In an unforgettable moment at Chadwicks Wexford Park, a total of 1,018 musicians came together to perform in unison,...
The Southern River Band Announce New Album ‘Easier Said Than Done’
Music Feeds
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August 8, 2025
The Southern River Band have officially shared details of their fourth studio album, Easier Said Than Done. The follow-up to last year’s D.I.Y. is slated for release on Friday, October 17th via Civilians (formerly Cooking Vinyl Australia). It was...
Ex-NHLer James Wisniewski criticized by Oilers analyst for comparing Evan Bouchard to blind musician Ray Charles
Sportskeeda
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August 8, 2025
Former NHLer James Wisniewski faced criticism from Edmonton Oilers analyst David Staples for comparing defenseman Evan Bouchard to blind musician Ray Charles. Bouchard recently signed a four-year, $42 million contract extension with the Oilers....
Sister Sadie will bring genre-bending bluegrass to Blue Ridge Music Center, Aug. 16
The Register-Herald - West Virginia
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GALAX, Va. — Sister Sadie will perform on Saturday, Aug. 16, on the Blue Ridge Music Center’s amphitheater stage as part of the Deep Roots, Many Voices Summer Concert Series. Foreign Landers will kick off the show at 7 p.m. The Music Center is...
‘Y’all Oversing’: Norman Gyamfi’s Gospel Music Diss, Explained
Sacramento Observer - California
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August 8, 2025
Get the latest news! Stay Informed Stay Connected: Subscribe to receive news daily. Overview: Founded in 2018, Maverick City Music burst on the Christian contemporary scene with a series of videos featuring interracial groups of performers and a...
OTP summer musical offers outlet, benefits for area teens
Vincennes Sun-Commercial - Indiana
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"It’s 10 p.m., do you know where your children are?" The question rings as a well-known public service announcement from Fox 5 dating back to the 1960s, but some parents in the Knox County area can rest easy this weekend knowing that their kids...
Asheville artist surprised with $10k to rebuild Helene-wrecked studio
BlueRidgeNow.com - North Carolina
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ASHEVILLE - On Aug. 7, more than 10 months since Tropical Storm Helene, an Asheville artist received a surprise that would change the course of his career. Wicked Weed Brewing selected illustrator, screenprinter and painter Matthew Decker as the...
Partnership brings joy through music to mountainous Sichuan region
China Daily Global
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He Mingjin (left) from Yuepu Music Garden Space, and Lu Yupeng at the concert.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The 2025 Yuepu Music Garden Space Charity Concert, themed "Symphony of Nature for Children", brought together music, architecture...
Bliss to perform backyard concert in Burlington - bring your own chairs
Burlington Today
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Local fans are invited to grab their lawn chairs and head over to 656 Bridle Wood on Saturday, Aug. 9, where Bliss will be playing an outdoor set Local musical group Bliss will be performing an intimate backyard concert on Saturday, Aug. 9 at 656...
Kwam1: Who’ll call this super-brat musician to order?
The Cable
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August 8, 2025
Wasiu Omogbolahan Adewale Ayinde Marshal, known in global music circles as KWAM 1 or K1 De Ultimate, is a man of great musical talent. His genre of music, Fuji, pioneered by late Dr Sikiru Ayinde Agbajelola Balogun Barrister, is largely at...
Together For Palestine: Brian Eno, Damon Albarn & more to perform in solidarity and fundraise for Gaza
Chad
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August 8, 2025
The event looks to raise funds for UK organisation Choose Love, in their efforts to provide aid to Palestinian-led humanitarian efforts Together For Palestine is a fundraising event set to take place at the OVO Wembley Arena on September 17. The...
Upcoming Loveland events: Strongest Arm competition, dance, music and more
Reporter Herald - Colorado
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August 7, 2025
LOVELAND Strongest Arm on Earth The Strongest Arm on Earth, presented by The Shaw Classic, is bringing the world’s strongest athletes at 1 p.m. Aug. 15 to Blue Arena, 5290 Arena Circle. Get ready for a head-to-head showdown featuring the world’s...
Cloughaneely bands off to Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
Donegal News
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August 8, 2025
EXCITEMENT is building in Falcarragh as both the junior and senior Cloughaneely bands make their way to Wexford this weekend to take part in Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann –the pinnacle of Irish traditional music competitions. The junior band will be...
Mariah Carey involved in a bizarre disagreement with Katy Perry, as fans accuse her of shading the singer
MARCA
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August 7, 2025
Mariah Carey's recent reaction to a question about Katy Perry's spaceflight has generated significant public interest, following an interview in which Carey appeared unaware of the widely discussed event. The moment, now circulating across social...
Queen Mary's daughter Princess Isabella is caught in an X-rated shirt at a wild Danish music festival - and royal watchers are fuming
Daily Mail
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August 8, 2025
Queen Mary and King Frederik's eldest daughter Princess Isabella has stunned royal watchers after being spotted wearing an X-rated t-shirt at a music festival. Princess Isabella, 18, was pictured on August 7 wearing the expletive-stamped shirt...
New Music Revue: Bloodletter’s fourth album thrilling invitation into the darkness
Nexus
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August 7, 2025
Bloodletter Leave the Light Behind (Wise Blood Records) 4.5/5 The fourth album from Chicago thrash-metal band Bloodletter has been unleashed, and it’s one not to be missed for any fans of the harder genres. The group has been around for over a...
Dittisham Music Festival 2023: Bob Dylan Tribute and more
Kingsbridge Salcombe and South Hams Gazette
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August 8, 2025
Sunday brings Sung Matins with St Saviour’s Choir at 11am in St George’s Church then Music in the Garden, the Big Yellow Tambourine Man Band with Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell tributes from 4.30pm to 7pm.
Musician pays it forward with guitar gift
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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August 8, 2025
A Papua New Guinean musician based in Australia is making a difference in the lives of emerging artists both at home and abroad, using his passion and platform to inspire others through acts of generosity. Chris Cobb, also known as Sese, is a...
Glastonbury Festival dream for legendary 1970s disco band
SomersetLive
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August 8, 2025
Maizie Williams is touched that music icons are sampling Boney M.'s songs. The 74-year-old frontwoman and founding member of the legendary 70s Caribbean disco group said it was "wonderful" that Lady Gaga, 39, used the "Ma ma ma, ma" chorus from...
Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson's Former Husband And Music Manager, Dies Aged 48
HuffPost UK
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August 8, 2025
Brandon Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson pictured in 2018 Brandon Blackstock, the former husband of American singer Kelly Clarkson, has died at the age of 48. On Thursday evening, it was confirmed that Brandon had died “surrounded by family” three...