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The UK Metal Scene comes together to support live music industry jobs made vulnerable due to Covid

Carmen Lees-Green

Ellen Oakley

Dropping on May 4th, the UK Metal Merger will be gracing the scene with ‘In Solitude’, an empowering track filled with heavy riffs and haunting vocals to show solidarity with all those who have suffered in the live music industry due to the global Covid-19 pandemic.

The collective of eighteen UK metal musicians was the brainchild of music producer and artist Mark Mynett (Kill II This). It combined the talents from various bands across the country: Cradle Of Filth, My Dying Bride, Iced Earth, Winterfylleth, Kill II This, Xentrix, Divine Chaos, Krysthla and Pythia – all of who collaborated remotely within the lockdown restrictions to bring the project to life. The track itself is a testament to the artists’ talent as it encompasses metal as a genre in a way that makes it accessible to everyone whilst retaining the essence of the style. It is immense and projects nothing but passion both for the music and the cause in question.

The cause’s just giving page: https://www.jus..

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Manchester’s Parklife has moved its 2021 edition to September

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As reported by NME, Manchester’s Parklife is set to hold its 2021 edition in September, organisers have revealed.

Original Article: https://www.nme.com/news/music/manchesters-parklife-has-moved-its-2021-edition-to-september-2833409

Next year’s festival, set to take place in the city’s Heaton Park, was originally planned for the weekend of June 12-13, but has been pushed back due to ongoing coronavirus concerns.

The 2020 edition of Parklife, which had been set to welcome performances by the likes of Skepta, Lewis Capaldi, Robyn and Tyler, The Creator, was cancelled in late March due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

After organisers promised that Parklife would return in 2021 “stronger than ever”, the June 2021 date was set back in August, but has now been moved back to the tail end of next summer.

“With all the good recent news, we’re now looking ahead to 2021, and a return to the fields and good times we all love,” the festival wrote in a statement. “It’s a party 2 years in the making th..

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Dua Lipa’s ‘Studio 2054’ virtual gig breaks global livestream record

Carmen Lees-Green

As reported by NME, Dua Lipa‘s recent ‘Studio 2054’ virtual performance has broken online livestream records with over five million views.

Original Article: https://www.nme.com/news/music/dua-lipas-studio-2054-virtual-gig-breaks-global-livestream-record-2828719

The online gig garnered five million not-yet-final views, including over 1.9 million unique log-ins from China, 95,000 from India and 263,264 tickets sold across the regular ticketing platforms.

The star-studded event included guest appearances from Miley Cyrus, Elton John, Kylie Minogue, FKA Twigs and more.

“I am BEYOND excited to let you know that Studio 2054 had over 5 MILLION viewers globally on Friday night !!!” Lipa tweeted earlier today (November 30), sharing stills from the show. “Thank you so much to everyone for tuning in!!”

I am BEYOND excited to let you know that Studio 2054 had over 5 MILLION viewers globally on Friday night !!! – thank you so much to everyone for tuning in!! I’m also so happy to announce that ..

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Ticketmaster could require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for concerts

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As reported by NME, Ticketmaster are working on plans to verify fans’ coronavirus vaccination status before allowing admission to future concerts, according to comments from company president Mark Yovich.

Original Article: https://www.nme.com/news/music/ticketmaster-could-require-proof-of-covid-19-vaccination-for-concerts-2814557

This week saw reports published regarding the first potentially effective COVID-19 vaccine – which is said to be able to prevent more than 90 per cent of people from catching the virus, according to preliminary analysis.

Speaking to Billboard, Yovich said that, although their were still logistical factors to consider, preparation has already begun to look at how verified vaccination could speed up the return of more familiar live event settings across the world.

“We’re already seeing many third-party health care providers prepare to handle the vetting – whether that is getting a vaccine, taking a test, or other methods of review and approval – which could ..

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Doja Cat performs Metal version of ‘Say So’ at the MTV EMAs

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Doja Cat has given her smash hit ‘Say So’ a metal revamp at this year’s MTV Europe Music Awards.

The performance, which aired overnight on November 8, starts with the pop star crawling out of a TV screen, in vein of 2002 horror film The Ring. She then proceeds to snarl the typically bubble gum lyrics, transforming the track into a blazing rock anthem. Watch the performance below.

Doja Cat was nominated for two awards at this years MTV EMAs: Best New and Best Push, taking out ..

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Live Nation expects that “shows at scale” will return next summer

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As reported by NME, The CEO of concert giant Live Nation has said that the company expects to beat the obstacles posed by coronavirus in order to host “full scale” shows next summer.

Original Article: https://www.nme.com/news/music/live-nation-expects-that-shows-at-scale-will-return-next-summer-2812483

It follows a disastrous year for the company, with the widespread cancellation of gigs due to the pandemic causing the firm to report a 95.1% drop in revenue in the third quarter of 2020.

Live Nation posted a net revenue of $184 million in the period from June to September, a huge drop from the $3.77 billion they raked in during the same period last year.

As IQMag reports, however, CEO Michael Rapino remains upbeat about the company’s fortunes next year after being encouraged by the small number of fans who have returned tickets for refunds, as well as strong festival sales for next summer.

He added that fans can “expect shows at scale next summer” after vowing to implement a series..

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ABBA reunite in London to film for their 2022 hologram tour

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Hologram tours seem to be emerging as more and more relevant in the wake of the pandemic, with calls to minimise contact with others wherever possible. Could these be the norm of the future in a bid to keep the industry moving on?

According to music-news.com, ABBA have been filming for their hologram tour in West London.

Bjorn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, Agnetha Faltskog and Frida Lyndstad reportedly reunited at Ealing Studios to resume working on their avatar show after facing technical delays..

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