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Sweden, Ukraine and the Netherlands among qualifiers for Eurovision final

The first semi-final in Basel, Switzerland, also saw Estonia, Poland and Iceland go through to Saturday’s final.

Evening Standard

Oasis have ‘no plan for any new music’, says band manager

Alec McKinlay adds that reunion tour, set to begin on 4 July in Cardiff, is ‘very much the last time around’

The Guardian - UK

‘Silent’ pro-Palestinian protest to be held in Basel streets during Eurovision

Meanwhile, Celine Dion delivered a pre-recorded address during Tuesday’s semi-final amid speculation she may return to Switzerland,

Evening Standard

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Call for Government to ‘recognise and support’ electronic music and club culture

Dame Caroline Dinenage will call for support at an event at London’s Drumsheds venue.

Evening Standard

Sweden, Ukraine and the Netherlands qualify for Eurovision final

Dutch act Claude Kiambe, 21, went through with his track C’est La Vie.

Evening Standard

Eurovision 2025 final: The 26 countries competing tonight

Ireland was left broken-hearted after failing to qualify from the second semi-final, while delegates for Israel, Greece and Austria were voted through

The Independent UK

Eurovision 2025: Celine Dion makes rare appearance at semi-final leaving fans in tears

Celine Dion delivered a pre-recorded video message saying she’d want ‘nothing more but to be with you’

Evening Standard

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Dutch belt out their return to Eurovision with violins

Dutch singer Claude Kiambe, 21, sang his track C’est La Vie, a blend of English and French on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Absurd Estonian act opts for Italian parody as Eurovision semi-final kicks off

Switzerland, where the competition began in Lugano in 1956, is hosting Tuesday’s first 2025 semi-final in Basel at the arena St Jakobshalle.

Evening Standard

“Distortion, distortion, gain and more gain were my digs before I joined the Smashing Pumpkins. But they’ve introduced me to a whole new world of pedals”: Kiki Wong on her life-changing audition, and what she's learned from Billy Corgan and James Iha

Wong enjoyed a high-profile on social media and maybe that would have been enough. But when Billy Corgan called an open audition, she beat 9,999 others to live out her grunge dreams as guitar player for the Smashing Pumpkins

Guitar World

Who is Yuval Raphael? The singer representing Israel at Eurovision 2025

Israeli contestant was voted through to the final in Basel, Switzerland

The Independent UK

"People would come backstage, take a look around and be like, This is f***ing boring." Blink-182's Mark Hoppus on how the pop-punk superstars steered clear of temptations that destroy so many lives in the music industry

Blink-182's Mark Hoppus admits he and his bandmates never aspired to follow Led Zeppelin's rock 'n' roll debauchery playbook

Louder

Jedward tease Eurovision return representing a different country

EXCLUSIVE The Irish twins have represented their homeland twice, but with someone from Norway flying the flag for the Emerald Isle this year, they could be tempted to try their luck elsewhere

Evening Standard

“There’s no plan for any new music.” Oasis' manager shoots down fans' hopes of a new album from the reunited Gallagher brothers, says upcoming world tour “is very much the last time” to see the band play live

Don't expect to hear new songs on the upcoming Oasis Live '25 tour, and don't expect further live dates either

Louder

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Radio France Internationale

Eurovision returns amid protests over Palestine, Pride flags and parody lyrics

With songs about everything from the joy of raving to the morning after the night before, from death and domestic violence to metaphorical milkshakes and poisoned cakes served in revenge, Eurovision is back for its 69th edition – hosted by Switzerland after singer Nemo's victory last year.

Evening Standard

Singer Adonxs tells of journey from ‘couch-surfing in London’ to Eurovision star

Adonxs, 29, was the frontman of a London-based band called Pace.

Creative Bloq

Wait, did Taylor Swift just use web design to drop a major Easter egg?

Something big could be coming.

Guitar World

“I got a call: ‘Can you be on a plane tomorrow to go to New Orleans to play one song with Paul McCartney?’” Brian Ray’s audition to join Paul McCartney’s band was a last-minute live performance – at the Super Bowl

The multi-instrumentalist didn't have long to prepare for one of the most public auditions in the history of rock and roll

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Salon

Nick Cave builds a church out of sorrow

Cave's “Wild God” tour reaffirms his status as an artist whose work offers both catharsis and connection

The Independent UK

Who is Claude? Meet the Netherlands’ Eurovision 2025 contestant

Singer reveals his song ‘C’est La Vie’ was inspired by his mother

Metal Hammer

“No respect for us or our crew”: Trivium allege the Poisoned Ascendancy “world tour” is ending early due to co-headliners Bullet For My Valentine

Trivium allege the Poisoned Ascendancy “world tour” is ending early due to co-headliners Bullet For My Valentine

Guitar World

“When we did the final Slayer show for 60,000 people, Scott Ian used it as his primary tone”: Gary Holt's favorite budget pedal emulates Eddie Van Halen's iconic “Brown Sound” – and it retails for less than a $100

Holt reveals his new go-to budget-friendly brand – and offers some of his mini-pedal recommendations

The Independent UK

Who is Lucio Corsi? Meet Italy’s Eurovision 2025 contestant singing Volevo Essere Un Duro

Singer cites influences including Paolo Conte and Bob Dylan

Evening Standard

Glastonbury: How to watch on TV if you didn't secure tickets

The annual event will take place this week but if you’re not there to watch it live, we can help

The Independent UK

Eurovision 2025 semi-finals live: Favourites Sweden and Estonia sail through to the grand final

First semi-final was held in Basel, Switzerland, with a number of music skits and a special appearance from Celine Dion

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