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      Dilby gets together a selection of amazing electronic dance music

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      DILBY is an artist that continues to set fire to my inbox.We caught up with the prolific producer at the end of last year for a great chat and he recorded an amazing mix for The Night Bazaar Sessions. Read the interview and listen to Dilby’s mix HERE.CLICK OR TAP IMAGE TO READ OUR INTERVIEW WITH DILBY AND LISTEN TO HIS EXCLUSIVE MIX FOR THE NIGHT BAZAAR SESSIONSAs Dilby continues his mission releasing music that delights and excites dance floors across the world, with his latest release Get Together currently doing the business, we caught up with him again. This time he compiled and talked us through a playlist of dance music favourites, including his current track Get Together.Dilby – Get Together [Déepalma]My latest outing on Déepalma from southern Germany is a grooving house jam that has been doing the business in my sets for sometime now. Perfect timing to welcome in the warmer weather and party season.[embedded content]Echomen – Substance [Forensic Records]This is an absolute classic in my opinion and a record that still inspires me now. I would consider Echomen a direct precursor to my sound and a constant point of reference for my work in the studio. Echomen were also part of influential groups including Lexicon Avenue, Mooncat, and Happy Clappers. I may or may not have an official remix of this track in the works…[embedded content]Bario Bros – Hold On To Your Love (Warehouse Mix) [Shaboom]If you could imagine a musical representation of the phrase “good vibes” it would sound like this. Bario Bros was an alias of Joeski and Onionz, two absolute legends from the US house scene. Hold On To Your Love brings back great memories of a wasted youth spent roaming around club dancefloors. [embedded content]Dilby – The Station feat. DNCN [8bit Records]Most read in MusicThe Station is a track from my recent EP on Gorge and Nick Curly’s label 8bit. DNCN is a super talented vocalist and has worked with the likes of Maceo Plex and Riva Starr to name a few. The track has been a standout in my sets since we wrote it at the start of summer 2023. I’m very proud of this one![embedded content]DJ Deep – What’s Going On [COD3 QR]This is such an understated bomb. It’s got the right combination of good vibes and a hypnotic groove. The bunchy sub bass, fantastic drums and deep synth chords just roll along perfectly.[embedded content]Silicone Soul – Chic-O-Laa (H-Foundation Remix) [Soma Records]H-Foundation (aka Hipp-E & Halo Varga) reworked Silicone Soul’s disco-sampling house  record into a twisted, driving, tribal workout which destroyed many a dancefloor around 2000 when it was released. In all honesty this track is here to represent the sound I first fell in love with and could just as easily be a track from Peace Division, John Creamer & Stephane K, Oscar G & Ralph Falcon, Joeski, Chris Lum or countless others. It feels and sounds like home![embedded content]Tom Evans, Bruno Blanc, Monochrome – Play It Twice (Dilby Remix) [Valiant]It was an absolute pleasure to remix this record. The original has such a cool, classic style to it and I enjoyed every second of working on the project. It’s made quite a splash, which is always nice to see. It’s been sitting on the Deep House Top 10 on Beatport and reached number 5 in the ARIA Club Charts (Australia’s version of Billboard). [embedded content]Jerome Sydenham & Dennis Ferrer – Sandcastles (Pete Heller Re-Edit) [Ibadan Records]Pete Heller is undoubtedly best known for his timeless hit Big Love. But he is also one of the most prolific and influential producers of the last 25 years and did everything from filtered disco to tribal to deep house and back again. I just love the depth and musicality of this record and I consider it a timeless classic.[embedded content]Jamie Stevens & Anthony Pappa – Here We Go [Selador]This track just ticks all the boxes for me. It has a feel very akin to the music that got me into DJing and writing house records but is expertly crafted to sound bang up to date. As a producer I can often listen to a song and have a pretty good understanding of how it’s been constructed but this track has so many layers and details which have all been meticulously tweaked to perfection. It’s an absolute masterclass!READ MORE SUN STORIESCrazy P – Give It Up ( Laid Mix ) [Paper Recordings]I just love this funky, loopy, trippy, space-disco vibe of this record. Crazy P are such a cool live act and the original is actually a very cool soulful house song. Laid who did the remix is actually an alias of Stockholm’s Zoo Brazil, one of my favourite artists to this day. I still play this as a closing track in my sets from time to time.[embedded content] More

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      Fans left furious as US rapper’s Manchester show is cancelled just hours before he’s due on stage

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      FURIOUS fans have been left seething after the doomed Co-Op Live cancelled a major US rapper’s show with just hours to go.Excited fans were already at the state-of-the-art Manchester arena in their droves before being told to head home after the venue cancelled the performance.A Boogie wit Da Hoodie’s concert was axed at the last momentCredit: GettyThe Co-op Live has been beleaguered by countless issuesCredit: SWNSUS rap superstar A Boogie wit Da Hoodie was scheduled to perform at the UK’s biggest arena this evening but technical issues at the venue saw the concert axed with just moments to go.The Co-Op Live has been hit with consistent problems over the past few months with countless rescheduled shows and technical problems.The venue is yet to successfully host an event having either cancelled all other performances or cancelled a large number of tickets at the last moment.Confirming that the Swervin rapper would not be playing as expected, Co-Op Live said: “Due to a venue-related technical issue, tonight’s A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie show will no longer go ahead. Read More on Co-op Live”We kindly ask fans to leave the area. “Tickets holders will receive further information in due course.”We deeply apologise for the significant inconvenience this will cause for many.”Saddened concert-goers could be seen leaving the arena in disbelief upon the announcement being made.Most read in MusicOne fan’s parent raged online: “This is a joke. My daughter has paid for travel and hotel to get there and cancelled. You said it was going ahead last week. This place needs shutting down.”Another added: “Compensation claim! Hotel, trains and waste of 2 days off work. Absolute joke.”Music video for Vroom Vroom featuring A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, Don Q and Trap MannyBefore another added: “This is genuinely beyond ridiculous now. people have booked non refundable hotels and transport so if you know that the venue can’t handle these shows an official announcement just needs to be put out.”The Look Back At It star is not the only performer to have seen his concert axed.The Sun exclusively revealed that Olivia Rodrigo had been left “furious” at the venue cancelling her weekend shows at the last moment.Promoters are scrambling to reschedule the gigs although it is not yet clear whether that will be possible.Olivia, who topped the charts with her second album Guts last year, is said to be gutted about the news.It was the third time that the opening night has been cancelled, after Peter Kay twice had to postpone his show, which had been due to launch the venue last month.Co-op Live manager Gary Roden resigned last week amid the delays and following furore over comments he made about grassroots venues in the UK.Olivia Rodrigo, who is touring UK arenas for the first time, will now launch the UK leg of her tour in Glasgow instead.READ MORE SUN STORIESShe is due to perform two shows at the OVO Hydro next Tuesday and Wednesday.Co-op Live had previously faced problems with opposition raised just weeks ago which saw a local council row, including a battle with rival Manchester arena, AO Arena.The rap icon’s fans have been left guttedCredit: Getty More

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      Olivia Rodrigo left ‘furious’ after her show at doomed Manchester venue Co-Op Live is postponed

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      OLIVIA Rodrigo’s shows in Manchester this week have been axed amid the continuing chaos at new venue The Co-Op Live.The American star was due to kick off the UK leg of her Guts World Tour at the state-of-the-art arena on Friday and Saturday.Olivia’s concerts have been pulled amid chaos at the Co-Op LiveCredit: GettyThe US singer is said to be furious about the decisionCredit: GettyBut The Sun can exclusively reveal that the concerts have now been pulled due to continued technical issues at the venue.Promoters are scrambling to reschedule the gigs although it is not yet clear whether that will be possible.Olivia, who topped the charts with her second album Guts last year, is said to be gutted about the news.It is the latest disaster for the new venue, after fans turned up on Wednesday night to see US rapper A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, only for the show to be cancelled at the last moment.Read More on Olivia RodrigoIt was the third time that the opening night has been cancelled, after Peter Kay twice had to postpone his show, which had been due to launch the venue last month.At 6.40pm this evening, the arena announced that tonight’s show would not be taking place and said ticket-holders would “receive further information in due course.”In a tweet, posted as gig-goers queued, the venue said: “Due to a venue-related technical issue, tonight’s A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie show will no longer go ahead.”Co-op Live manager Gary Roden resigned last week amid the delays and following furore over comments he made about grassroots venues in the UK.Most read in MusicOlivia Rodrigo, who is touring UK arenas for the first time, will now launch the UK leg of her tour in Glasgow instead.She is due to perform two shows at the OVO Hydro next Tuesday and Wednesday.Grammy’s 2022: Olivia Rodrigo Wins Best New Artist More

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      British girl band legend and stunning reality TV favourite sign up for gruelling Bear Grylls’ Netflix show

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      It’s a telly show that is finally getting me excited again, with Netflix sending a group of celebrities deep into the Costa Rican jungle where they will be hunted down by Bear Grylls.The casting producers have gone all out to secure some decent names for Bear Hunt, which is being hosted by Holly Willoughby.I can exclusively reveal Saturdays singer Una Healy will be taking part in Bear HuntCredit: GettyKate Moss’ half-sister Lottie has also signed up to take part in the seriesCredit: GettyNetflix is sending a group of celebrities deep into the Costa Rican jungle where they will be hunted down by Bear GryllsCredit: GettyI can exclusively reveal Saturdays singer Una Healy and Kate Moss’ half-sister Lottie have both signed up to take part in the series, alongside Mel B, Shirley Ballas and Danny Cipriani.Insiders told me the pair signed big-money deals to take part with Bear.And over the weekend, I found myself queuing next to Una in the world’s longest, and hottest, immigration line at Houston’s international airport — as she caught a connecting flight on to South America and I headed off to do an interview with Ronnie Wood.A source said: “Netflix have chucked a serious amount of money at Bear Hunt and they have worked hard to get celebrities you might not expect to find in the Costa Rican jungle.READ MORE ON BEAR HUNT“Una has signed up to try and show a different side to her.“People know her for the Saturdays, and for her short-lived fling with David Haye. Taking part in Bear Hunt will show a side of her that the public haven’t seen before.“Lottie is very much signed on for the same reason.“She has become a celebrity in her own right and has a really interesting backstory.Most read in Bizarre“Lottie is a tough cookie and while she is very glamorous, she loves to get her hands dirty and will put everything into succeeding on Bear Hunt.”After bumping into Una inside Houston airport, where she was heading to Costa Rica with TV’s Big Zuu, she, like me, looked pretty knackered after the ten-hour flight from London.Bear Hunt is being hosted by Holly WilloughbyCredit: instagram/Holly WilloughbyUna Healy wows fans with ‘top class’ rendition of famous song as everyone says ‘we want an album’ But she has got a bit of time to relax now as she is holed up in a very nice hotel in the country with the other stars.They will be topping up their tans by the pool and getting some rest before having to rough it in the jungle.I hope they enjoy the complimentary toiletries and mini bar while they can.Anya and Chris need rain MaxAnya Taylor-Joy promoting her new film Furiosa: A Mad Max SagaCredit: GettyAnya has replaced Charlize Theron as Furiosa in the movieCredit: EPAAnya with co-star Chris Hemsworth in SydneyCredit: GettyRain didn’t stop play for Anya Taylor-Joy as she promoted her new film Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.She has replaced Charlize Theron as Furiosa in the movie and was photographed dodging puddles with her co-star Chris Hemsworth.Despite the showers, Anya looked immaculate in an off-the-shoulder top and burgundy mermaid-style skirt.The pair were in Circular Quay in Sydney, for their ongoing press tour.Thor actor Chris looked back on form following a nasty knee injury he picked up during filming for Extraction 2 and said working on the new Mad Max film got him back to his best.He added: “As soon as I got to rehearsals, everything lifted. I just got reinvigorated.“Suffering without a purpose is awful. Suffering with purpose can be rejuvenating and replenishing.”I’ll tell my boyfriend that the next time he tries to throw a sickie when he’s got man flu.Kendrick Lamar has gone to war with Drake in a brutal six-minute takedown called Euphoria, weeks after the Canadian dropped his own diss track called Push Ups.While Drake mocked his rival’s height, Kendrick has got far more personal in his new song, calling him a “scam artist”, “mass manipulator” and “liar,” as well as saying he’s a bad father.The song, which has been released on YouTube, also sees him mock Drake for using an A.I. version of Tupac on Push Ups, with Kendrick saying it would make the late rapper “turn in his grave”.As if all of that wasn’t clear enough, he raps: “I hate the way that you walk, the way that you talk, I hate the way that you dress.”Something tells me he isn’t a fan.Damon rakes in £16,000 a dayDamon Albarn has been banking a fortune thanks to his work with Gorillaz, making £16,205 a day, according to his accountsCredit: GettyThree decades have passed since the wild days of Britpop but Blur’s Damon Albarn is still raking it in.I can reveal the singer has been banking a fortune thanks to his work with Gorillaz, making £16,205 a day according to his latest set of accounts.Documents filed at Companies House for March 2022 to 2023 show he made £5.9million in profits with his firms G Tour LLP and Humanz LLP. In total, his firms have assets of £10.4million after he set them up the in 2017.Damon will have made even more money in the past 12 months, given Blur reunited for sell-out shows at Wembley Stadium and had a No1 album. The Ballad Of Darren.He was furious last month when the band performed at Coachella in California and dimwits in the crowd refused to sing along to some of Blur’s biggest hits.I wouldn’t worry about that, Damon.With earnings like these rolling in, you never need to bother with gigs like those again.Zayn’s sell-out returnZayn Malik has announced a one-off show at the 2,000-capacity Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London for May 17Credit: GettyGood news for Zayn Malik . he is finally returning to the stage.The former One Direction star has announced a one-off show at the 2,000-capacity Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London for May 17, which is the same day his fourth album Room Under The Stairs is released.It is a major U-turn for the singer who hasn’t performed live in eight years. When Zayn went solo in 2016, he played a short set at a festival in California and sang on The Voice USA.But minutes before he was due to headline Capital’s Summertime Ball at Wembley Stadium that year, he pulled out, citing his crippling anxiety.Anyone hoping to grab tickets will have to pre-order his new album through the link on his social accounts, which have all the details.Rizzle Kicks singer Jordan Stephens got so drunk at one of Nick Grimshaw’s parties before V Festival that he missed his alarm and had to go on stage still half cut.Jordan said on the Red Carpet Treatment podcast that he got buzzed by one of his security team and was driven in a van to the gig. He added: “I got woken up, put on stage, 60,000 people.”Dating disasters for DuaDua Lipa has confessed to have been in relationships that have been ‘hurtful’Credit: APEven Dua Lipa has been hurt by blokes in the past – so I despair at the chances for the rest of us.The Illusion singer dated celebrity chef Isaac Carew and model Anwar Hadid before meeting current boyfriend, actor Callum Turner.Dua, right, said: “I think I’ve had relationships which have been really hurtful, especially earlier on, where I feel like I’ve been made to feel not good enough, or have made me lose my confidence.”On Apple Music 1, she added: “You learn about your own non-negotiables – that’s an important thing. It’s of course the right person, but it’s really about the right relationship. I want someone who’s loyal, open and honest, and that’s what I’m willing to be as well in return.“You figure out what those things are for you.”Lucy: Pal Si is best manLucy Spraggan with girlfriend Emilia SmithCredit: InstagramWith X Factor pal Simon Cowell walking her down the aisle, Lucy Spraggan is in good hands.Her wedding is only weeks away and Lucy told me that she is counting down the days until she ties the knot with girlfriend Emilia Smith.She said: “The wedding is in East Yorkshire, Simon will have to get the chopper over. I’m getting married in a month, well, 49 days.”Of Simon, who has become a close friend, she added: “He’s definitely a male role model that I look up to a lot and fills a lot of gaps in my life. He’s just a really great guy.”Chatting with me at Diva’s 30th anniversary party, Lucy also spoke about her relationship with another great man in her life, Robbie Williams.She opened for him when he played at Sandringham last year and they have since created a reworking of her 2021 song Sober.Lucy said: “Robbie is a role model of mine and an inspiration.READ MORE SUN STORIES“The song is going to be re-released as a duet with Robbie, which is a pinch-me moment. I never in my wildest dreams thought that would happen.“I hope in some way he relates to the lyrics as well. I wrote the song a week into being sober and I wrote it to remind myself why I was making that decision, so it’s a good foundation.” More

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      Rock frontman reveals ‘homecoming’ tour in UK after ‘leaving things unsaid’ about band’s savage break-up 15 years ago

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      LEGENDARY frontman Richard Ashcroft is heading back out on tour – 15 years since his break-up from The Verve. During the height of the Britpop era in the 90s, The Verve charmed audiences with hits including Bittersweet Symphony and The Drugs Don’t Work. The Verve were one of the most defining British bands of the 90sCredit: GettyRichard Ashcroft is heading on a homecoming tour later this yearCredit: Getty – ContributorSince their break-up in 1999, Richard Ashcroft has arguably seen the most success from his efforts, releasing six albums since 2000, all of which made it into the UK Top 5. In 2019 he was recognised by the Ivor Novellos for his outstanding contribution to music. Now, the Wigan native is heading back on the road again – with massive dates on his home turf. “After 25 years, I’m back playing in my hometown,” Richard said. “Looking forward to an amazing night inWigan.”READ MORE MUSICThe star will be playing two dates at Wigan’s Robin Park on Saturday 20 July and Sunday 21 July. Cast, Redrum and Maxwell Varey will support him on Saturday, with The Zutons, The Royston Club and Stanleys supporting him on Sunday. Tickets to Saturday’s show has already sold out, prompting them to add the second date. With the release of their 1997 album Urban Hymns, the group – with Ashcroft as front man, guitarist Nick McCabe, bass guitarist Simon Jones and drummer Peter Salisbury – became international success stories. Most read in MusicThey won Brit awards for best British band, were nominated for a Grammy for Bittersweet Symphony and even knocked Oasis off the number one spot in the UK charts. However, just two years later the band had bitterly split, with physical fights among their numerous issues. After one fight in Dusseldorf, McCabe quit the band while they were on tour, and after that the band began to fizzle out – suffering a further setback when Massive Attack pulled out of their US tour. Officially breaking up in 1999, the band since made attempts to reunite, but largely found success with their own solo projects. When asked if they would ever reform, Ashcroft joked: “You’re more likely to get all four Beatles on stage.”However, they did reunite from 2007 to 2009 before going their separate ways again. None of the band have ever given a definitive answer behind their break-up, with Ashcroft acknowledging to NME that there were “things left unsaid” back in 2018. “If you wanted me to give clarity on why or what was the main factor, what I’d be doing was changing… I made a decision quite a number of years ago that I’d see how it pans out,” he told Radio X.“I’ll see if any other member tries to re-write history, you know. I’ll see how many bizarre takes on events stack up and then maybe one day I’ll go: ‘You know what? I’ll write the book’.”READ MORE SUN STORIESIn the same chat, he later added: “There was real people’s lives. It was real emotions, and I’ve never really thought about completely clarifying it because I know the damage that clarifying it will do.“So I am prepared to take any bizarre misshapen f**ked-up version of that reality said by anyone,” he concluded.
      “Any ex member of the band can say what the fuck they like, because I know the truth and I’m cool with it. And I know what I’ve done since the band, and I know what I’ll continue to do. Judge me by my works…”
      The star has been celebrated for his contribution to British musicCredit: Getty Images – GettyAshcroft will be performing two massive hometown shows in JuneCredit: Alan MacGregor Ewing – The Sun GlasgowThe band fell apart at the seams in 1999Credit: Getty More

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      Boyband fans fear noughties pop group has secretly SPLIT as two members ‘go missing’ from reunion tour

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      THE Wanted fans were left baffled yesterday as Max George announced he was going on tour with just one of his bandmates.The Strictly star is heading to India alongside  Siva Kaneswaran for the first time – but without bandmates Jay McGuiness and Nathan Sykes.Max George and Siva Kaneswaran are going to India – without their bandmatesCredit: Getty – ContributorJay McGuiness will not be joining themCredit: GettyNathan Sykes also has other plansCredit: PAMax shared the news with fans revealing they will be performing in Mumbai and Bagalore in May of this year.He wrote: “Myself and Siva can’t wait for this! Our first time in India.. Dream come true!.”His post was met with hundreds of very excited comments, but some people were confused about the whereabouts of Jay and Nathan – fearing the original line-up is no more.One person said:  “Is it just Siva and Max?”, while another person shared some suspicious eye emojis and commented: “Just you and Siva?”Read More of The Wanted Someone else wrote: “Where’s jay who hasn’t given us any clues?”Siva was quick to try to clear up any confusion and told fans: “Jay and Nath have their own projects right now.”He also hinted that the other two will be joining them when they can, saying there were ‘easing themselves’ back in.Yesterday it was revealed that Jay McGuinness will be performing in 222 A Ghost Story in Dublin over the summer.Most read in MusicIt is unclear what Nathan is currently doing, but his Instagram bio reads that he is working on his next album.The upcoming shows will mark the first time the boys will hit the road again following the death of their bandmate Tom Parker.The Wanted – Band sing Lose My Mind in exclusive Sun studio sessionThe group all toured together in 2022 and just weeks after it came to an end Tom tragically died, on March 30 from a brain tumour.The news sent shockwaves round the world and the boys have spent months processing the sad news.The Wanted – with their late bandmate Tom ParkerCredit: GettyThe group last hit the road in 2021/ 2022Credit: PA More

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      ‘Doesn’t she know the cost of living crisis?’ wail Billie Eilish fans over ticket prices for Hit Me Hard And Soft tour

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      BILLIE Eilish fans in the UK have reacted angrily to the pop superstar’s tour ticket prices.Die-hard supporters flocked to ticketing sites for the Hit Me Hard And Soft tour pre-sale and were left stunned when they were confronted by £145 standing tickets.Billie Eilish’s tour ticket prices have left fans shockedCredit: GettySeeing Eilish on stage will set UK fans back at least £145Credit: Getty – ContributorThe tour features multiple dates in Glasgow, London and ManchesterCredit: Instagram / Billie EilishMany simply closed the site and refused to pay the eye-watering sum, while others raged about it on the social media platform X.One person wrote: “£145 for Billie Eilish tickets – does she not know there’s a cost of living happening in the UK?”Another said: “Me coming onto Ticketmaster seeing Billie Eilish prices then coming straight back out again. £145 for standing is this delusion?”A third complained: “£145 whole English pounds for a standing ticket to @billieeilish at the @TheCoopLive – I think I paid £80 last tour?”READ MORE ON BILLIE EILISH A fourth shared a recent quote from Eilish in which she criticised the commercial nature of the music industry and its obsession with releasing multiple vinyl varieties to increase profits.They said: “How can you say this and then make your very cheapest standing tickets at your tour that goes on sale the following day after it’s announced, £145… when your audience is mainly teenagers who don’t have the means to pay without their parents.”The post related to an interview Eilish gave to Billboard which seemed to take aim at The Rolling Stones in particular after the veterans released 43 versions of their Hackney Diamonds album.She said: “I can’t even express to you how wasteful it is.Most read in Music“I find it really frustrating as somebody who goes out of my way to be sustainable and do the best that I can and try to involve everybody in my team in being sustainable.”And then it’s some of the biggest artists in the world making 40 different vinyl packages that have a different unique thing just to get you to keep buying more.”Legendary rock band announce first UK tour in eight years – and reveal guitarist’s replacement after he retired from bandEilish’s UK tour will see her play Glasgow, London and Manchester in July and is set to be one of the shows of the summer alongside Taylor Swift, whose record-breaking Eras tour is coming to stadiums in the UK.Swift’s sold out run saw tickets vary from £60 up to £195, with even more for exclusive packages.PAYING THE PRICEEilish is certainly not the only act charging high prices for tours. The explosion in ticket costs post-pandemic has been felt across music genres.The likes of AC/DC, Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, Adele and Green Day have all surprised fans with ticket costs this year.Standing tickets for the High Way to Hell rockers’ Wembley show on July 3 set some fans back £302.85 on Ticketmaster, while official platinum tickets were an eye-watering £381.80.Ticketmaster said: “The Event Organiser has priced these tickets according to their market value. “Tickets do not include VIP packages. Availability and pricing are subject to change.”One fan complained: “Ticket price inflation is insane, way beyond anything else I can think of. “I get that records aren’t selling any more and this is the way that bands make money, but I’ve been feeling the need to draw the line for a few years now.”This is the time I’ve finally done it, I’m not prepared to pay these prices any longer.”Another joked: “In other news anyone want to buy a kidney so I can see ACDC.”UK concert ticket prices 2024All prices based on front standing tickets
      Billie Eilish, London O2 Arena – £145
      Taylor Swift, Wembley Stadium – £172
      AC/DC, Wembley Stadium – £130
      Bruce Springsteen, Wembley Stadium – £174
      Green Day, Wembley Stadium – £109
      Pearl Jam, London Tottenham Stadium – £249
      Kylie Minogue (BST, Hyde Park) – £220

      Grunge legends Pearl Jam, who recently released critically-acclaimed album Dark Matter, faced similar backlash over their tour which is seeing them play Tottenham Hotspur’s Stadium in June.For the best standing tickets at that show, punters needed to fork out £249.45 while even the worst seats were £125 before booking fees were added.One fan raged: “F*****g gutted at the Pearl Jam ticket prices. I was really hoping to see them at last! £150 for nosebleeds. S***e.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Standing tickets for Pearl Jam in Manchester are 225 quid each!!! Absolutely outrageous. Ticket prices are out of control now.”Kylie Minogue and Shania Twain’s BST shows at London’s Hyde Park this summer start at £112 for standard entry, before going up to £220 for the gold circle at the front of the pop-up setting and all the way up to £435 for the most exclusive packages.Both Taylor Swift and Eilish are coming to the UK this summerCredit: GettyMulti-Grammy winning Eilish is one of the world’s biggest music starsCredit: AP More

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      Taylor Swift college masterclass will help fans’ parents learn about star ahead of her UK concerts

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      A COLLEGE masterclass in Taylor Swift will help fans’ parents swot up on the star for her UK concerts.The one-off, free session teaches those taking their kids to her gigs about the singer’s music, set lists, outfits and hairstyles.A college masterclass in Taylor Swift will help fans’ parents swot up on the star for her UK concertsCredit: GettyAnd it will no doubt touch on the break-up harvesting balladeer’s hectic love life.Taylor, 34, is bringing her Eras Tour to the UK in June, with dates in Edinburgh, Liverpool, London and Cardiff, as well as Dublin in Ireland.The May 7 course, now sold out, is being put on by the Glasgow Cylde College ahead of shows at Murrayfield Stadium, where crowd numbers are expected to top those of one ex, Harry Styles.Organisers say it will help get non-Swifties “up to speed” so they fully appreciate “iconic” moments in the set.Read More on ShowbizRobert Anderson, from the college, said: “We created this masterclass to prepare those heading to the gig with their superfan kids, friends or partners to ensure they have just as memorable a time.“Taylor’s gigs are known for being so well-crafted, and unless you’re a fan yourself, you might miss some of the iconic moments.“Our expert will take you through everything you need to know — leaving you a Swiftie in no time.”Taylor Swift’s former band member Kiki Wong announced as new guitarist for legendary rock band after public casting call More