The Latest Breaking News from Jools Holland

Jon Batiste and Jools Holland lead tributes as Grammy-winning jazz star Cassandra Wilson dies

Two‑time Grammy winner Cassandra Wilson has died at 70, with tributes pouring in for the influential singer‑songwriter.

BANG Premier · Sep 3

TV tonight: Free Nelson Mandela is unmissable TV

The excellent anti-apartheid documentary continues with protest songs for the ages and governments trying to stop civil war. Plus, a touching finale for Timothy Spall cosy crime Death Valley. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Jun 21

“When Squeeze were first successful, we essentially had to dumb down to fit in with what was going on”: Glenn Tilbrook on the sounds that gave Squeeze a push, and the resurrection of the English rock legends' early recordings

The Squeeze frontman, songwriter, and guitarist shares the story behind Trixies, a new album that unearths demos from decades ago, and brings them gloriously back to life

Guitar World · Jun 6

Decision deferred on housing proposals opposed by celebrities including Jude Law

Others who object to the development in Blackheath station car park include Dominic Cooper, Jools Holland, Manfred Mann and Sarah Hadland.

Evening Standard · Jan 28

“It has to be dead, so you know what you’re hearing out of the speakers is exactly what is coming out.” Jools Holland on hi-fi, soundproofing and second-hand studio kit

We revisit our November 1983 interview…

What Hi-Fi? · Jan 12

How to watch Jools Holland's Annual Hootenanny 2025 — stream NYE music extravaganza outside the UK

Jools Holland welcomes a host of musical guests to see in the New Year. Here's how to watch Jools Holland's Annual Hootenanny 2025 online and from anywhere.

TechRadar · Dec 31, 2025

“Icontend that I was the first person to actually have a Super Fuzz Big Muff – before the rest of the boys”: How Courtney Love created the grunge classic that was released during her darkest hour

Hole’s song Violet came out just a week after Kurt Cobain’s suicide

MusicRadar · Dec 31, 2025

It’s a Wonderful Life – the fart-along version! What Christmas TV insiders really watch every year

From a show so bananas it could blind people to a classic cartoon that guarantees tears – stars behind the best festive treats on telly reveal what they tune into without fail

The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2025

"When culture is allowed to move freely, people discover that their common ground is far wider than the borders that divide them": Level 42's Mark King, Jools Holland and Dame Evelyn Glennie join alliance to remove barriers to UK-EU touring

Barriers include rising costs and lengthy visa processes

MusicRadar · Dec 3, 2025

Jools Holland unveils Hootenanny line-up featuring Ronnie Wood and Jessie J

The long-running music celebration will once again see Holland joined by his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra as a roster of guests ring in 2026 with live performances

Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2025