She tragically passed away aged just 27 in 2011. And, Amy Winehouse’s parents – who divorced in 1993 – reunited to commemorate her life on Wednesday, as she was honoured with a posthumous tribute slab at Camden’s Music Walk of Fame, in London. Her father Mitchell ‘Mitch’ Winehouse wept as he attended the ceremony alongside his … Read more
Madonna Brooklyn Academy Of Music, New York Rating: Madonna?’ said the immigration officer at JFK. ‘She’s, like, 70, right?’ Well, no – she’s 61, and determined to prove that 61 is the new 31. The drive that propelled her to fame is now pointed towards eternal youth. This hasn’t stopped the UK singles chart, which … Read more
Comeback for label that launched Blondie: Chrysalis Records to make music again for first time in two decades By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 GMT, 26 February 2020 | Updated: 21:50 GMT, 26 February 2020 The label behind Sinead O’Connor and Blondie, featuring Debbie Harry, is to make music again for the … Read more
Woman, 37, who put a screen in front of her neighbour’s window and played ‘deafening’ music after her application to open dog kennels next door was refused is spared jail Rhiannon Alexa Binyon was given a 12-week sentence, suspended for one year Binyon, 37, from Anglesey also played fake-barking sounds as part of harassment Neighbour Prydwen … Read more
Stephen Hough is a genuine polymath who, among other gifts, talks and writes about music as insightfully as he plays it By David Mellor for Event Published: 22:01 GMT, 11 January 2020 | Updated: 22:01 GMT, 11 January 2020 Stephen Hough Wigmore Hall, London Rating: Historically, the list of great British pianists is a sadly … Read more
An afternoon at the opera! Prince Charles enjoys a special performance from a mezzo-soprano student before presenting honours at the Royal College of Music’s annual awards Prince Charles, 71, honoured top talents in the world of music in London today Handed out awards in his role as president of the Royal College of Music Talent awards … Read more
Twelve more coronavirus cases have been diagnosed in the UK today, taking the infection toll in Britain to 51. Health Secretary Matt Hancock confirmed the cases in the Commons, warning the situation facing the country is ‘increasingly serious’. It comes after a travel agent in Norbiton, south London, was today shut after an employee tested … Read more
John Wilson and the Sinfonia of London’s first two Chandos issues are fantastic with music that rewards attention and is worth discovering By David Mellor for Event Published: 22:02 GMT, 1 February 2020 | Updated: 22:02 GMT, 1 February 2020 John Wilson and the Sinfonia of London Korngold Rating: Escales – French Orchestral Works … Read more
I am standing on a private beach with Craig David just inches away on a pyrotechnically lit stage, flanked by two dancers dripping in silver. The Dubai Marina skyline is to my left, an Instagram-worthy rose-adorned swing is to my right, well-dressed revellers surround the stage and there’s a five-star hotel behind me. This is … Read more
CASH IN THE ATTIC: Time is on my side, yes it is! The old music posters that can fetch £15k By Toby Walne for The Mail on Sunday Published: 22:01 GMT, 29 February 2020 | Updated: 23:01 GMT, 29 February 2020 Every week we give the low-down on the value of forgotten treasures that may … Read more