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Morrissey: Andy Rourke will never die as long as his music is heard

The former frontman of The Smiths said Rourke ‘didn’t ever know his own power’ in an online tribute following his death.

The Independent UK

Johnny Marr pays tribute after The Smiths’ bassist Andy Rourke dies aged 59

Marr said it was an ‘absolute privilege’ to play alongside Rourke.

The Independent UK

Barking venue will host Neil Young Day to mark rocker's 1971 recording session

The recording took place at Barking Assembly Hall, part of the town hall now known as The Broadway, an arts centre, where the original dressing room used by Neil remains

Daily Mirror

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HowTheLightGetsIn Festival 2023 preview: The event looking to overhaul the UK’s ‘suspicion of philosophy’

Louis Chilton looks ahead to the 2023 philosophy and music event in Hay-on-Wye, and speaks to the festival’s founder Hilary Lawson

The Independent UK

Simon Emmerson obituary

Founder of the bands Afro Celt Sound System and the Imagined Village, who produced albums by Manu Dibango and Baaba Maal

The Guardian - UK

Sticking with the union: Billy Bragg joins ABC staff on Sydney picket line

UK singer-songwriter played an acoustic Woody Guthrie song for members of the Community and Public Sector Union taking industrial action

The Guardian - AU

Houghton-le-Spring singer praised by Elton John bags spot at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend

Tom A Smith will play on the BBC Music Introducing stage during the festival in Dundee, Scotland

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Striking ABC workers proclaim solidarity forever

ABC staff around Australia have walked off the job for the first time in 17 years to protest an ongoing pay dispute with the national broadcaster's management.

AAP

Womadelaide 2023: blockbuster headliners and record crowds drive a euphoric long weekend

Florence and the Machine, Bon Iver, Sampa the Great and a blizzard of feathers headline a festival striving to recapture its pre-pandemic glory

The Guardian - AU

Economist blames rising inflation on COVID-19 policies, as woman tells Q+A she can no longer afford university

A young Australian tells Q+A she has been forced to forego her education due to the spiralling cost of living, opening the door for economist Gigi Foster to blame COVID-era government policy for rising inflation in Australia.

ABC News

‘It stole years’: the musical about those silenced by anti-gay law Section 28

Influenced by the music of Billy Bragg, Bonnie Tyler and Meatloaf, After the Act explores the culture of fear and self-censorship caused by the law, voted through by the Tories during moral panic about Aids

The Guardian - UK

Child’s play: Alex Antic’s moral crusade against the ABC caught out by the clock

Liberal senator gets TV guide wrong and confuses program about sexuality as a children’s show. Plus: the Murdochs and Ita Buttrose unite for a cause

The Guardian - AU

Newcastle and Everton: two sleeping giants waking up in different worlds

In today’s Football Daily: Newcastle party like it’s 1999, Everton pretend it’s 1995 and more tales of rockers playing football

The Guardian - UK

Paul Heaton applauded for calling out homophobic abuse at show

"A message to those men - If you can't show respect, then keep your filth away"

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The Guardian - UK

I thought mourning the Queen would be a personal choice. Then I saw the billboards

As I drove away from Winchester service station, a long-planned campaign was being put into action, says musician Billy Bragg

Manchester Evening News

Paul Heaton consoles England fans following World Cup exit with triumphant Manchester show

The Housemartins and Beautiful South singer had a job to lift fans' spirits but managed to do so with his amazing music

Manchester Evening News

Jacqui Abbott forced to pull out of Manchester gig with Paul Heaton

The former Housemartins and Beautiful South singer revealed Jacqui had received medical advice not to sing

Manchester Evening News

Paul Heaton WILL show England vs France World Cup match at AO Arena gig this weekend

The Beautiful South singer has confirmed the quarter final World Cup match will be shown ahead of their gig at the Arena on Saturday night

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Nottingham Post

The Nottinghamian: Cost of living affecting animal shelter and Nottinghamshire pub's winter set up

Take a look at the Nottinghamian newsletter from Monday, December 5

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s complicated – but you can’t shy away from it’: everything you wanted to know about pronouns (but were afraid to ask)

There’s a quiet revolution happening over how we address people, and behind it lies a surprising history …

Chronicle Live

Graham Norton deletes Twitter after heated cancel culture row with JK Rowling

Evening Standard

Graham Norton deletes Twitter account after ‘cancel culture’ backlash

The chatshow host was trolled after criticising John Cleese for his ‘cancel culture’ rant

The Independent UK

Billy Bragg hits back after JK Rowling calls out ‘misogyny’ over trans comments

Harry Potter author took issue after the musician supported Graham Norton’s remarks about ‘cancel culture’ and the row over transgender rights

The Guardian - UK

Cambridge Folk festival review – a safe but charming return

Crowd favourites Billy Bragg, Seasick Steve and Gipsy Kings share the bill with some daring international bookings for the festival’s contented return

The Guardian - AU

‘Big tree down’: Archie Roach remembered as a truth-teller, healer and First Nations champion

Cathy Freeman, Paul Kelly and Linda Burney among those who paid tribute to the musician after his death

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