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The X Factor column: week 10

The X Factor reached its climax at the weekend with prison warden and former cruise ship singer Sam Bailey up against teenagers Nicholas McDonald and Luke Friend. But with Sam overwhelmingly the bookies’ favourite, it was doubtful before the show even kicked off that anyone else could win, says Russell Iliffe.

By Anita Awbi 17 Dec 2013

The Who mark 50 years with photo exhibition

The Who are to celebrate their 50th anniversary with a new photography exhibition set to open in 2014.

By Jim Ottewill 16 Dec 2013

Iain Cook, Chvrches

Iain from Chvrches reveals how the synth-pop trio has ridden a wave of unrelenting hype to come of age in Glasgow...

By Anita Awbi 16 Dec 2013

Deezer Award to offer Momentum artists extra funding

Deezer will offer £2,500 to the most streamed Momentum Music Fund artists on its new Momentum Deezer App.

By Jim Ottewill 16 Dec 2013

UK music worth £3.5bn in 2012, new report reveals

UK music contributed £3.5bn to the British economy in 2012, a new report from UK Music has revealed.

By Jim Ottewill 16 Dec 2013

Damon Albarn to release solo album

Damon Albarn, frontman and songwriter behind Blur and Gorillaz, is to release a his official debut solo album.

By Jim Ottewill 13 Dec 2013

Anna Meredith leads Musicians in Residence

Anna Meredith, Arun Ghosh and Oliver Coates are among the musicians taking part in the Musicians In Residence programme.

By Jim Ottewill 13 Dec 2013

Spotify now free on mobile devices

Spotify, the streaming and music subscription service, is now available for free on mobile devices.

By Jim Ottewill 12 Dec 2013

Two Door Cinema Club to headline Latitude

Two Door Cinema Club have been announced as the first headline act of next year’s Latitude Festival.

By Jim Ottewill 12 Dec 2013
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