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- 1Apple Music to open concert venue at Battersea Power Station●Apple Music to open concert venue in Battersea Power Station
Apple Music is set to open a concert venue inside London's landmark Battersea Power Station, according to BBC News. The move would give the streaming service a physical space for live performances and events in the redeveloped Grade II-listed building, adding to the site's mix of shops, offices and entertainment. Details on capacity and opening dates have not yet been announced.
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The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards are underway, with live coverage of the red carpet drawing a large global audience. Fans are watching arrivals and awaiting the night's performances and trophy presentations. The annual ceremony is one of the biggest events in the music industry calendar, and early attention is focused on what the stars wear and who shows up.
- 3More Music Festivals Cancel as Climate Crisis Hits Live Events●More Festivals Cancel as Climate Crisis Upends Live Music
Several music festivals have cancelled their events, with the climate crisis being cited as an increasingly disruptive force for the live music industry. Extreme weather, including heatwaves, floods and storms, is making outdoor events harder and riskier to stage, prompting organisers to call off or postpone festivals. The trend raises questions about the long-term viability of large outdoor gatherings and the growing costs of insurance, safety measures and scheduling changes across the sector.