4 d. ago Back to school season ushers in hunger for broadening musical horizons with 82 per cent of Scottish children interested in learning a musical instrument

New research from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) reveals that the public’s appetite to discover orchestral music has hit a record high - and, among school children in Scotland, the new academic year starts with a record number of children wanting to learn a musical instrument.

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1 week ago London Underground and bus passengers urged to stop one 'annoying' habit that others hate

The Mayor of London will launch a campaign on today encouraging people to use headphones when playing music on the capital's public transport network

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1 week ago London mayor rolls out campaign on people blasting music on public transport

Posters will begin appearing on the Elizabeth line reminding travellers not to play music out loud or to have conversations on speaker mode.

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1 week ago Should people be fined for playing music on public transport? Take our poll and have your say

After the Tories 'copied' the Lib Dems' plan to introduce fines for 'headphone dodgers' who play music out loud on public transport, we want to know your thoughts on the idea

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1 week ago Commuters playing loud music to face ‘swift justice’ under Tories’ proposal

The shadow transport secretary said passengers should not have to ‘endure somebody else’s choice of crap music’

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2 w. ago Vienna announced as host city for Eurovision song contest 2026

Final of 70th edition of competition to be held on 16 May at the Wiener Stadthalle, Austria’s largest indoor arenaVienna has been chosen to host the Eurovision song contest 2026, the world’s biggest live televised music event, Austria’s public broadcaster announced, with the final set for 16 May.Austria’s JJ won this year’s competition, held in Basel in Switzerland, with his song Wasted Love, which blends techno beats with operatic vocals – making his home country the 2026 host. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Tulisa says she'd be 'finished' if not for music after public downfall and coke shame

N-Dubz singer and former X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos has opened up about the price of fame, and how she's managed to survive financially after her life fell apart

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