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20 Jul 2026

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Arca announces new album ‘XXXXX’ and ambitious Daniel Sannwald-directed livestream

The Venezuelan musician's new album drops July 31 and is said to be "darker, more aggressive, more experimental"

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20 Jul 2026 2:00pm GMT

Government announce £45million to “turn up” music industry for artists, businesses and children – but what do Andy Burnham’s government need to do now?

Matty Healy of The 1975 pays tribute to the Manchester bombing victims with Mayor of Manchester Andy Burnham during Parklife Festival 2017 (Photo by Matthew McNulty/Getty Images)

MPs and industry insiders speak out on progress being made, and urgent, vital action still needed on the ticket levy for protecting artists and venues, as well as beating the Brexit touring crisis and banning ticket touts

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20 Jul 2026 1:53pm GMT