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		<title>EIVIND BUENE RELEASES NEW ALBUM PERSONAL BEST — A BOLD EXPLORATION OF MEMORY, IDENTITY, AND MUSICAL HISTORY</title>
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				<description><![CDATA[EIVIND BUENE RELEASES NEW ALBUM PERSONAL BEST — A BOLD EXPLORATION OF MEMORY, IDENTITY, AND MUSICAL HISTORY &#160; Artist: Eivind Buene/ Trio Accanto Album: Personal Best Label: LAWO Classics Release Date: 2026 Norwegian composer and vocalist Eivind Buene returns with Personal Best, a striking new release that blurs the boundaries between composition, performance, and personal [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Scotland becomes the UK capital of vinyl – as resurgence of CDs quietly gains momentum elsewhere in the UK  momentum elsewhere in the UK</title>
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				<description><![CDATA[Whilst music streaming dominates people’s on-the-go playlists and the UK music charts, new research reveals a significant proportion of the population is returning to buying music – and suggests the old and new world can quite happily co-exist. New research on UK music habits from The London Essentials reveals that the majority of Brits are [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Speedy Freight suports charity gig in memory of Wigan musician</title>
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				<description><![CDATA[Speedy Freight is proud to be supporting a charity gig, taking place at Stubshaw Cross Community and Sports Club in Ashton-in-Makerfield on Friday 30th May, in memory of beloved local musician and friend Steve Shaw. Speedy Freight is one of many sponsors of the event, donating £250 towards The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. The gig [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Cristoph invites us to experience ‘Life Through A Different Lens,’ his new artist album out now!</title>
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				<description><![CDATA[At the risk of creating something spectacular, Cristoph set upon a vision to release a debut artist album that truly captures the essence of dusk ‘til dawn clubbing. The result is an 18-track escapade of extended mixes designed to emulate the journey of an open-to-close DJ set. Inviting listeners to leave reality at the door [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>London rapper launches new label for Hela Brands</title>
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				<description><![CDATA[Hela Brands is working with London rapper AntsLive to officially launch UK streetwear label AVX, a sub-brand of iconic Avirex Dept. Hela Brands has worked with Avirex, a brand renowned for its high end and legendary aviator aesthetic, on the creation of AVX, bringing a more affordable label to the UK market. Having invested heavily [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>OCEAN COLOUR SCENE SET TO ROCK NORTH WALES WITH LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCED AT VENUE CYMRU!</title>
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				<description><![CDATA[Iconic rock band Ocean Colour Scene are bringing their rip-roaring live show to Venue Cymru in Llandudno on Saturday 5 July,with tickets going on sale at 10am on Friday 21 February via https://myticket.co.uk/artists/ocean-colour-scene   The legendary Echobelly and Pastel will be joining the band as special guests.    Known for their electrifying energy and unforgettable live presence, Ocean Colour [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Busted’s and Fightstar’s Charlie Simpson To Battle Martian Invasion As He Joins The War of the Worlds Tour 2025</title>
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				<description><![CDATA[Busted’s and Fightstar’s Charlie Simpson To Battle Martian Invasion As He Joins The War of the Worlds Tour 2025 Charlie Simpson follows in the footsteps of Gary Barlow, Brian McFadden, Marti Pellow and Justin Hayward as he joins Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds for the role of the Sung Thoughts of The Journalist [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Manchester-Based BWS and Debuchelon Join Forces for Music Video</title>
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				<description><![CDATA[Manchester-based BWS has partnered with Debuchelon to produce a stunning new music video that is already getting praise and attention from all over the world.   The music video &#8211; Animal Anthem &#8211; focuses on the urgent theme of climate change and beautifully depicts the plights faced by various species, striking a chord with fans and leading [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Over 8m Brits Expecting Oasis Tickets This Christmas!</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:01:35 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[With less than 100 days until Christmas, new research reveals 8.1 million (12%) Brits are hoping they find tickets to the highly anticipated Oasis reunion concert under their tree.    The study, by Paddy Power Bingo, asks which of 2024’s most viral items the nation wish to receive this year, with almost a quarter (23%) naming [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>JOIN AN ALL-STAR LINE-UP</title>
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				<description><![CDATA[Following their outstanding ‘Summer Serenade’ concert, Bolton Cancer Voices is keen to encourage more people to experience the joy of singing. Currently 35 strong, this inspirational Choir is open to anyone 18 years and over living with or beyond cancer of any kind. There are no geographical restrictions, as long as you can travel to [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>A SUMMER SERENADE</title>
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				<description><![CDATA[Bolton Cancer Voices is delighted to be presenting their first concert since Covid. The dedicated Choir for cancer patients and cancer survivors, which celebrated its 12th Birthday last week, is super excited to finally be back entertaining audiences. Whilst cancer brings the Choir together what unites them is their love of music, the pleasure derived [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>CHOIR SEEKS KEY PLAYER</title>
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				<description><![CDATA[After eleven memorable and fulfilling years with Bolton Cancer Voices retirement beckons for their Accompanist Mark Foster and the search for his replacement begins. Founded in 2012 Bolton Cancer Voices is a dedicated Choir for anyone who has received a cancer diagnosis of any kind at some point in their life. Rehearsals are held on [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Chester care home residents take part in Intergenerational Sing Along</title>
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				<description><![CDATA[Nine residents from Grosvenor Manor Care Centre, located on Hatchmere Drive, recently took part in a fantastic intergenerational sing along event in Chester.   The residents have been singing with pupils of all ages from local schools across Chester for the last few months, building up to the main performance, which took place at The [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Choir Who Stand Up To Cancer</title>
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				<description><![CDATA[Almost twelve years ago a new community Choir came together for their first rehearsal: widely considered at the time to be ill-conceived and doomed to failure, Bolton Cancer Voices sought to offer a different, inspirational and fun way to support people living with or beyond cancer of any kind. Nothing has stood in their way [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>A Brief History of fairytale of new york sung by the pogues</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 07:02:14 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[A Brief History of &#8220;Fairytale of New York&#8221; Sung by The Pogues Fairytales have always been an integral part of our cultural heritage. They transport us to magical worlds, filled with heroes, villains, and enchanted settings. However, if there is one fairytale that has stood the test of time despite its unconventional story, it is [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>What Instrument Should you try to Learn in Time for Christmas?</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2023 04:26:57 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[What Instrument Should you try to Learn in Time for Christmas? Christmas is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the festive season than by picking up a musical instrument? Whether you&#8217;re a beginner or have some musical experience, learning an instrument can be a rewarding and joyful experience. With so many [&#8230;]]]></description>
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				<description><![CDATA[Halloween 2023 Halloween is an exciting holiday celebrated on the 31st of October each year. It is a time when people indulge in costume parties, pumpkin carving, haunted houses, and trick-or-treating. As we approach Halloween 2023, let&#8217;s take a look at how this beloved holiday might be celebrated next year. One of the most anticipated [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>A History Tupac Shakur?</title>
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				<description><![CDATA[A List of the History of Tupac Shakur Tupac Shakur, born on June 16, 1971, was an iconic American rapper, actor, and social activist. With his emotional lyrics and raw talent, he became one of the most influential hip-hop artists of all time. Despite his life being cut short at the age of 25, his [&#8230;]]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 30 Sep 2023 14:02:32 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Tupac Shakur, also known by his stage name 2Pac, is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time. Born on June 16, 1971, in East Harlem, New York City, Shakur&#8217;s life was tragically cut short at the age of 25 when he was fatally shot on September 7, 1996. [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>What do you think of the movie 22 Jump Street</title>
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				<description><![CDATA[Released in 2014, &#8220;22 Jump Street&#8221; is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2012 hit comedy, &#8220;21 Jump Street.&#8221; Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the film once again features the dynamic and hilarious duo, Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum, as undercover cops Schmidt and Jenko. In this installment, the pair goes undercover at [&#8230;]]]></description>
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