It’s official – practising a musical instrument IS good for your mental health. A poll of 2,000 UK adults who play an instrument found a huge 89 per cent think playing music keeps them mentally balanced. More than a quarter report a ‘sense of clarity’ when practising their instrument of choice, while 56 per cent feel a deep …
By Zoya Gervis // SWNS w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Music is helping Americans during isolation. Eighty-one percent say music has helped them cope through the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research. So much so, that Americans are listening to music an extra 38 minutes a day. The poll of 2,000 people found that music and virtual concerts are …
Queen’s ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’, ‘Stayin’ Alive’ by the Bee Gees and Rick Astley’s ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ are among the happiest songs ever released. A poll of 1,300 adults aged 30-55 has revealed the top 50 tunes most likely to put you in a good mood. Electric Light Orchestra – aka ELO – took the crown …
Featuring: The Beat and The Selecter, The Bluetones, The Boomtown Rats, TheLovely Eggs, Stealing Sheep Family Highlights: Theatre including; Travelling Light Circus, Mufti’s L_ve Hangman, A Bird In Hand Theatre and ‘Baba Yaga’s House’ by Dizzy O’Dare Plus creative workshops, face painting, art and crafts, performing arts, installations DATES: 14,15 & 16 September, 2018 www.headforthehills.org.uk / @head4hillsfest / #h4th / #headforthehills18 The …
Young musicians invited to compose original music inspired by Shakespeare Primary schools across the country are invited to compose an original piece of music as part of a competition launched in conjunction with Shakespeare Week. The Composition Competition, organised by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust in collaboration with Birmingham Conservatoire, invites schools to create a musical masterpiece in celebration of Shakespeare …
Kate Winslet, The Vamps, Conor Maynard, Jessie J, Fleur East, Paula Abdul and More Come Together at WE Day UK to Celebrate Young People Changing the World Today, 12,000 young people from across the UK will descend on The SSE Arena in London, for WE Day, an international series of inspiring stadium-sized events that celebrate the power young people have …
Blue Jeans by Lana Del Rey is Deezer’s most streamed fashion-related song of all time, according to new research. Taken from her debut album, Born to Die, Blue Jeans fought off competition from Madonna’s Vogue which was the best-selling single of 1990 and Elvis Presley’s classic, Blue Suede Shoes. Paulo Nutini’s New Shoes, and Suit & Tie by Justin Timberlake, …
5th March – free admission. Doors open 2pm. Music begins at 2.30pm. Happy Hour 4pm – 5pm The Crypt Café, Northchurch Terrace, De Beauvoir, Hackney, N1 4DA Acoustic Sunday is back, 5th March at The Crypt Café, De Beauvoir, Hackney with an array of freshly-pruned musical talent for your aural pleasure, that’ll put the spring back in your step in …
Young Songwriter 2017 Competition Championing the creative talents of young people aged 8-18 We’re starting our search for the top young songwriters across the UK & Ireland, with a new category for international young songwriters. 2017 star judges include Tom Odell, Imogen Heap, Conor Maynard, Rumer, Eg White, Fraser T Smith, Lyn Goddard, Nigel Elderton and Jamie Theakston! Do you …
Jingle Bells has been voted the best Christmas song – by babies, a study has found. Scientists compiled the results by studying the reactions of youngsters when listening to different Christmas songs and using a ‘jump-o-meter’ to see which ones they were most likely to bounce along to. The combination of the sleigh bells and it’s catchy melody made ‘Jingle …
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