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TV tonight: a joyous night of live music with Paul Heaton

A hugely fun performance of all the Beautiful South and Housemartins hits. Plus: how deep were Elvis Presley’s connections to organised crime? Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8

‘We thought hippies would throw mud at us’: Billy Bragg, Kate Nash and other stars on their Glastonbury debuts

Every artist dreams of playing the world’s greatest festival, but what’s it actually like? Artists returning this year, including Fatboy Slim and Self Esteem, look back at their first shows

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2025

Charting protest pop: How music can bring about change

The 1980s was a period of profound popularity for political pop. Now, 40 years later, it’s what we desperately need again

The National (Scotland) · May 11, 2025

Paul Heaton offering free drinks at 60 pubs to celebrate 60th birthday - list in full

The Beautiful South and Housemartins star Paul Heaton is planning to celebrate his 60th birthday by putting money behind the bar at a massive 60 pubs to ensure fans can "enjoy a birthday drink on me"

Daily Mirror · May 8, 2022

Singer Paul Heaton puts cash behind the bar at three Welsh pubs to mark his 60th birthday

The former Beautiful South and Housemartins star has put money behind the bar at 60 pubs across the UK, including three in Wales

Wales Online · May 8, 2022