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		<title>X Factor icons Ant &#038; Seb make surprise comeback with Honey G – and the internet can&#8217;t get enough</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:07:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[X Factor icons Ant & Seb make surprise comeback with Honey G – and the internet can't get enough]]></category>

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				<description><![CDATA[More than 20 years after their unforgettable audition, the cult favourites reunite for Hellmann&#8217;s &#8216;Eggs-Factor&#8217; – and fans are calling it the comeback they never knew they needed.   More than two decades after their unforgettable X Factor audition became part of British pop culture, Ant &#38; Seb are back – and this time they&#8217;ve [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>FROM A CHELSEA BASEMENT TO A CULTURAL LANDMARK:  THE 606 CLUB CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF MUSIC, MEMORIES AND LEGACY</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:09:24 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[In 1976, while London was experiencing a period of extraordinary cultural change, a small basement venue on Kings Road, Chelsea quietly began a journey that would go on to become part of the city’s musical history. Fifty years later, the 606 Club stands as one of the UK’s most respected and enduring independent music venues, [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Acclaimed Swiss Composer Christoph Schnell Brings Two World Premieres to Cadogan Hall</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:09:24 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Artist: Christoph Schnell – London Metropolitan OrchestraSunday 13 September 2026Cadogan Hall, London6:30 pm &#160; Internationally recognised Swiss composer Christoph Schnell will present an evening of orchestral music at Cadogan Hall, London, on Sunday 13 September 2026, featuring two world premieres alongside celebrated works from his extensive catalogue. For Tickets: https://cadoganhall.com/whats-on/london-metropolitan-orchestra-christoph-schnell-piano-concerto-no-3-world-premiere/ Joining Christoph Schnell for this [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Sweetie Irie announces powerful new independent single &#8211; Landmark moment for UK music icon</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:33:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
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				<description><![CDATA[Sweetie Irie, the unmistakable voice behind some of the most defining moments in British reggae, dancehall, drum &#38; bass, garage and pop, is set to release a brand‑new independent single, marking a major creative milestone for one of the UK’s most influential musical figures.  A certified UK music legend with a career spanning more than three decades, Sweetie Irie has shaped the [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Saxophones in the City: Budding Birmingham talent to perform with star saxophonist</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:19:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
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				<description><![CDATA[Amateur musicians of all ages will get the chance to rehearse and perform with award-winning saxophonist and CBSO Collaborative Artist Jess Gillam as part of ‘CBSO in the City’ which will bring free performances to iconic spaces across Birmingham this summer (27-31 August) for the third year. The next generation of Birmingham’s musical talent is set to receive a [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>New Album Himmelskygge Brings Together Norway’s Leading Contemporary Musical Voices</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:12:53 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Artist: Hege Høisæter – mezzo-soprano, Jorunn Marie Bratlie – piano, Kari Telstad Sundet – electronics, Album: Himmelskygge Label: LAWO Classics Release Date: May 2026 The acclaimed mezzo-soprano brings together classical tradition, electronics, and contemporary composition on an ambitious new release for LAWO Classics Norwegian mezzo-soprano Hege Høisæter presents Himmelskygge, a captivating new album that showcases [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>American Songwriter Thom Bishop Finds A New Creative Home In Ireland With “Here Comes the Night”</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:12:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
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				<description><![CDATA[Artist: Thom BishopSingle: Here Comes The Night Album: Roy Orbison, Elvis and Me Release Date:  &#160; Acclaimed American songwriter, novelist and educator Thom Bishop is entering a powerful new chapter with the release of his forthcoming single Here Comes the Night, a reflective and cinematic track taken from his upcoming album Roy Orbison, Elvis and [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Clíodhna Ní Aodáin  Celebrates the Healing Wisdom of Nature   ‘For the Love of Trees’</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:05:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
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				<description><![CDATA[Artist: Clíodhna Ní AodáinAlbum: For The Love Of Trees Label: Curve Blue Catalog #: CB2450UPC: 676767245024 Category: New Age &#124; Meditative &#124; Celtic Release Date: August 14, 2026 For many years, Clíodhna Ní Aodáin has felt a profound connection with trees and their quiet presence. Seeking to listen more deeply, she began taking her cello [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>From the Stands to the Song: Stevie Palmer Captures Scotland’s World Cup Dream in “Here We Go”</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:15:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
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				<description><![CDATA[Artist: Stevie PalmerSingle: Here We GoRelease Date:  &#160; Award-winning Scottish singer-songwriter captures a lifetime of football dreams, family memories, and national pride in a new anthem for Scotland supporters. Acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter Stevie Palmer has released “Here We Go,” an uplifting football anthem inspired by Scotland’s enduring love affair with the beautiful game and the [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Fuel price increase boosts EV interest as 31% of consumers consider switching</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:45:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
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				<description><![CDATA[Almost a third (31%) of 18- to 54-year-old drivers who don&#8217;t own an electric vehicle (EV) would consider switching to one in the next 12 months based on current fuel prices, or if prices rise by up to 50p or more on top of what they usually pay, according to new research* from YouGov. &#160; [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>57 CONCERTS ACROSS 12 VENUES &#8211; THE ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA ANNOUNCES FULL SEASON TO CELEBRATE ITS 80th ANNIVERSARY</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:38:49 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[·       57 concerts spanning 12 UK venues, plus international festivals and tours  ·       4 new music premieres ·       8 performances celebrating the Beethoven Bicentenary  ·       Beyond classical: Concerts celebrating video games, Motown, soul, Broadway, tango and film music ·       An extended season for Vasily Petrenko, conducting masterworks at Cadogan Hall, Hull City Hall,  Royal Albert Hall, Royal Concert Hall in Nottingham, [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>From Cuba to Times Square: Classical  Guitarist Laura Mazon Franqui Brings  Latin American Heritage to One of the  World&#8217;s Biggest Stages</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:16:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[From Cuba to Times Square: Classical Guitarist Laura Mazon Franqui Brings Latin American Heritage to One of the World's Biggest Stages]]></category>

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				<description><![CDATA[Artist: Laura Mazon FranquiAlbum: Rojo Label: Prima ClassicRelease Date: May 29th 2026 &#160; Rojo Streaming Link &#160; Rojo Download MP3 Link &#160; Photos &#160; The Miami-based Cuban artist appears in a national campaign with Karat while her debut solo album, Rojo, surpasses 500,000 Spotify streams less than two weeks after release. MIAMI, FL — For [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>FLOURISH AT 50!  A FANFARE FOR YORK</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:12:47 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[York Early Music Festival celebrates its 50th year with a spectacular new commission This July York Early Music Festival celebrates its 50th edition and to mark this special occasion has commissioned the majestic York Fanfare, Flourish at 50 to be played during the opening weekend. To create the York Fanfare the festival joined forces with [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Bestselling Author Samantha Phillips Heads to Cannes with Blonde Ambition Film Plans</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:01:55 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Bestselling author Samantha Phillips, renowned for her blockbuster novel Blonde Ambition, is set to attend the Cannes Film Festival as she moves forward with a long-held ambition of bringing her internationally acclaimed book to the big screen. With over three million copies sold worldwide and translations in ten languages, Blonde Ambition remains one of the [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Why Organic Music Promotion Matters More Than Ever in 2026</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 08:08:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
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				<description><![CDATA[For over three decades, Quite Great Music PR has worked across the UK music industry promoting artists from country and classical music through to indie rock, hip hop and heavy metal. Over that time, the landscape of music promotion has changed dramatically — but perhaps no shift has been bigger than the rise of streaming [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>The Rodeo Terrorists Release Bold New Scottish Football Anthem ‘Saltire (Tartan Army)’ Ahead Of World Cup Fever</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 10:02:01 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Artist: Rodeo TerroristsSingle: Saltire ( Tartan Army )Release Date: Out Now (27th March 2026) &#160; What happens when a 55-year-old English IT manager with a lifelong love of Scotland decides Scotland needs a new football anthem? The answer is Saltire (Tartan Army), the latest release from Rodeo Terrorists. Packed with Celtic flair, electronic punch and [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>THE CBSO ANNOUNCES NEW 2026-27 SEASON</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 18:02:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
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				<description><![CDATA[The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) today announces its 2026–27 Season: a year of artistic ambition, civic pride and musical breadth under Music Director Kazuki Yamada. The season brings together major symphonic journeys – including Beethoven and Mahler cycles – with new commissions, international touring and landmark moments such as the CBSO Chorus’s 1000th [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Damien Cain Returns with Powerful Male/Male Duet ‘Caleb’ — A Bold Statement of Identity, Vulnerability and Artistic Reinvention</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:02:16 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Damien Cain Returns with Powerful Male/Male Duet ‘Caleb’ — A Bold Statement of Identity, Vulnerability and Artistic Reinvention &#160; &#160; Artist: Damien CainSingle: CalebRelease Date: May 29 2026 &#160; Internationally acclaimed alternative rock artist Damien Cain marks a striking new chapter in his career with the release of his upcoming single “Caleb”, a deeply personal [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Jazz Drummer Pete Cater Announces New EP West Side Story and Live Dates with The Great Drum Show</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:09:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
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				<description><![CDATA[Jazz Drummer Pete Cater Announces New EP West Side Story and Live Dates with The Great Drum Show &#160; Artist: Pete CaterEP: West Side StoryRelease Date: May 1st 2026 Acclaimed British jazz drummer Pete Cater returns this May with the release of his highly anticipated EP West Side Story, alongside a series of live performances [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Calum Baird – “Discovery”</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:20:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
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				<description><![CDATA[“Discovery” continues Calum Baird’s instinct for writing through place—using geography as a way of understanding what surfaces and what lingers. The song was written quickly, almost in response to a moment.  Following the release of Calum’s single, Meet Me in Jena, a remark on air from Jim Gellatly—drawing a line between Jena and Dundee—sparked the [&#8230;]]]></description>
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