20 Oct 2026
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FKA Twigs announced as Southbank’s Meltdown 2027 curator, with special guests to curate ‘Hometown’ grassroots events across the UK
There is also the first ever Hometown Meltdown on the way too, featuring Jamie Cullum, Kelly Lee Owens and more, and backed by Music Venue Trust
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20 Oct 2026 6:00pm GMT
Industry leaders call for backing for Our BBC Our Music campaign: “We cannot solely provide goodwill in order to secure the beauty of music”
MPs, industry leaders and artists have pushed for the government to protect BBC funding amid ongoing financial pressure, arguing that it "creates an environment where experimentation is encouraged and underserved genres are supported"
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20 Oct 2026 4:22pm GMT
Doves’ Jez Williams talks debut solo album ‘Life Of Me And You’: “It feels like destiny is coming to its starting point”
Check out the groove-driven single 'Hollow Man' as the guitarist turned solo star talks about being inspired by classic '60s and '70s pop on his "labour of love" debut, supporting Elbow for his first shows, and what the future holds for Doves
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20 Oct 2026 3:00pm GMT