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Bromley's £4m Archive Plan Divides Orpington Locals

Bromley Council's £3.9m plan for a new archive in Priory Gardens is labelled 'disgusting cultural vandalism' by objectors. The council insists it's vital for heritage. Have your say before Dec 19.

Share Your Views on Music Produced by AI

The Guardian invites readers to share their opinions on AI-generated music. How is artificial intelligence reshaping creativity? Have your say in our survey.

Bringing Indigenous Australian Languages Back

Discover how Australian communities are fighting to revive Indigenous languages pushed to the brink after colonisation. Listen to the Full Story podcast to learn more.

Free London Music Showcase in Hackney

Discover London's next music stars at a free multi-genre showcase in Hackney. Featuring seven emerging R&B, pop and rap artists on 30th November. Don't miss this community event!

Minority languages fight digital extinction

How Europe's minority tongues like Irish and Catalan are facing the digital future, with rappers Kneecap leading a surprising revival. Discover why language diversity matters.

Huddersfield Music Festival Opens with Bold Performances

The Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival launched its 2025 programme with groundbreaking concerts featuring experimental works and world premieres. Discover the cutting-edge sounds reshaping British classical music.

Tourists tear down ancient castle wall for photos

Tourists destroyed a 500-year-old wall at Ardvreck Castle to avoid wet feet for Instagram pictures. Historic Assynt condemns the vandalism on Scotland's NC500 route. Help protect our heritage.

AI Pop Star Xania Monet Secures $3m Record Deal

Digital avatar Xania Monet reaches 17 million streams and lands $3m deal, sparking debate about AI's role in music creation and the future of human artistry in the industry.

Dick Gaughan's Lost Music Rescued After Decades

Scottish folk pioneer Dick Gaughan's classic recordings were unavailable for 40 years. Now a fan-led campaign has raised £92,000 to restore his musical legacy and challenge rights ownership.

Preservation Capital plots £700m investment fund

London-based investment firm Preservation Capital launches ambitious £700 million fund targeting established businesses. Discover their unique investment strategy and market focus.

Leeds Named UK's Most Concert-Obsessed City

A 2025 study reveals Leeds as the UK's most concert-obsessed city, with Oxford and Edinburgh completing the top three. Discover if your city made the top 10 ranking.

JJJJJerome Ellis & Vesper Sparrow's New Album

Experimental musicians JJJJJerome Ellis and Vesper Sparrow release their collaborative album 'Vesper Sparrow' on Shelter Press, blending ambient soundscapes with poetic storytelling.

AI-generated songs dominate Spotify viral charts

Three AI-generated tracks including country songs and a Dutch protest anthem have topped Spotify and Billboard charts, signalling a major shift in music creation. Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming the industry.

30 classic albums turning 30 in 2026

Get ready to feel nostalgic as we explore 30 landmark albums from 1996 turning 30 next year, featuring Spice Girls, Daft Punk, Fugees and Korn. Rediscover the soundtrack of a generation.

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