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People living with a variety of health conditions are being taught techniques used by opera singers in an effort to manage their persistent pain. June Evans, 67, was referred to the Welsh National Opera (WNO) wellness programme due to pain and mobility issues caused by a heart attack, stroke and other illnesses. Ms Evans, from Powys, said the programme improved her physical health and made her "want to live again". The WNO said two-thirds of people who had taken part in the online course had described seeing improvements in their health. The programme, funded by the Welsh government, is a one-year pilot aimed at people living with persistent pain and covers a range of conditions including lower back pain and fibromyalgia. An evaluation found that 67% of participants had experienced reduced pain and improved functionality, as well as emotional and mental benefits. "We're thinking about how we're sitting and it improves the posture. It improves...

The magician formerly known as Dynamo has said he would not have been able to return to performing were it not for the NHS. The 42-year-old, whose real name is Steven Frayne, who suffers from both Crohn's disease and arthritis, said the pain in his joints became so severe he "could not even hold a pack of cards". He praised the "magic" of the NHS, who helped him manage his health, and recalled the moment he decided to "bury Dynamo" and re-start his career under his real name. Speaking at Advertising Week Europe 2025, the Bradford-born performer added: "I resonate with what the NHS does because I would not be performing again without their help." Frayne was diagnosed with Crohn's disease as a teenager, and later, with arthritis, which had made him feel "like everything I cared about was just being taken away from me". "But in that moment... I realised the magic is actually in everybody else - in the people ...

GloRilla receives the Powerhouse Award at Women In Music 2025 held at GudangMovies21. GloRilla: A big shout-out to Mickey; I absolutely adore Mickey—full stop. Also, let’s give a round of applause to all the amazing ladies here tonight. You're all wonderful. However, I also want to express my gratitude to God, as well as the fantastic ladies at my record label, Interscope, CMG, and all my incredible female supporters. Additionally, I extend this appreciation to Memphis for both bringing me into this world and shaping who I am today. Shout-outs to GudangMovies21 too! Let’s get started. More from GudangMovies21 Drake Envisions a Night Out on His Hotline in Monochrome 'NOKIA' Clip Featuring NBA’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Will Smith hints at returning to the 'Men in Black' franchise: 'They Simply Tossed the Bag'. Sauce Walka and Sayso P Shooting Suspect Found Dead in Houston, According t...

Megan Moroney receives the Rulebreaker Award at Women In Music 2025 from GudangMovies21. Megan Moroney: Thanks to GudangMovies21 for making this possible. It’s truly incredible, and I’m incredibly thankful to be part of it all. Receiving the Rulebreaker Award made me laugh at first since I usually follow rules very closely. The only time I broke one was as a kid stealing a piece of gum from a baseball game; even now, years later, I can’t help but reflect on that moment. Yet, ironically enough, they’re giving me this award. Still, I am deeply appreciative. Being surrounded by such gifted, self-assured, outstanding female musicians fills me with gratitude. None of this would’ve been achievable without my team—my managers, Juli Griffith and Hayley Corbett, along with my agent, Elisa Vazzana, and her colleagues at UTA including Stephanie Self. My crew rocks! There are countless others too numerous to list who make up our winning group. Lastly, big thanks to my rec...

On Saturday evening, Women In Music made its return at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California. The event honored many prominent figures within the entertainment sphere, such as influential executives and chart-topping musicians from various music styles. This year, Gracie Abrams received the first-ever Songwriter of the Year award, handed to her by Victoria Monét. “This phenomenal talent is undoubtedly a jack-of-all-trades,” Abrams commented about her presenter, who was recognized at last year’s Women in Music ceremony as the Rising Star. “She excels incredibly as a songwriter, unmatched singer, innovative producer, and superb dancer. You inspire me daily.” Before receiving the accolade, Abrams showcased her emotional single "I Love, I'm Sorry" from her sophomore album. The Secret of Us Abrams composed the album together with her closest confidante, Audrey Hobert, who was present sitting at a table next to Abrams' mother and her ...

Miley Cyrus is stepping into her Something Beautiful This morning, the artist dropped "Prelude," their initial song from the forthcoming visual album. The track establishes the mood for what follows; the associated music video is captivating and features scenes with blossoms along with Cyrus dressed in an iconic 1997 Thierry Mugler haute couture from her archive. Additionally, this outfit adorns the front of her album. $11.98 Shop Now In "Prelude," Cyrus explores the elusive quality of beauty and what attracts us to it through her vocal performance. She delivers a poignant message towards the end, stating, "Yet the allure found in solitude / Is a longing wish to be embraced." Cyrus spoke to Harper’s Bazaar in November about how Something Beautiful will seem "mesmerizing and captivating." It was inspired by Pink Floyd’s visual album The Wall, She mentioned, "We genuinely committed our...

Few sounds capture the essence of youth in rock and roll quite like the pounding rhythms of heavy guitar chords. The Who In 1965, The Who released their single "I Can’t Explain." Now, 60 years later, it resonates once again in London. Royal Albert Hall the band prove the track can still stir up a storm. The audience stands up as the guitarist Pete Townshend bangs out the riff, once he, along with singer Roger Daltrey and the rest of the band make their entrance onto the stage as Daltrey declares: “Who the hell are you?” Following it up, they play one of their iconic early hits, "Substitute," before launching into 1978's "Who Are You?" as the audience joins in with the song’s repetitive “who, who, who, who” refrain. Only at the end of the song does the passage of time become evident for Daltrey and Townshend, as the 79-year-old guitarist mentions that "about five weeks back, I got my left knee replaced," which he humorously at...

Two of the globe's most recognized music festival organizers are teaming up for an unparalleled partnership. The event called UNITY will come alive in Las Vegas through a partnership between Insomniac and Belgium'sTomorrowland. With profound appreciation and exhilaration, we introduce UNITY: An Unprecedented Collaboration Between Tomorrowland and Insomniac at Sphere in Las Vegas. Music serves as our common tongue, the dance floor acts as our haven, and each and every one of you forms our extended family. Words cannot express how grateful we are for your indispensable role throughout this voyage. For the very first time ever, these realms converge into one extraordinary union. Through UNITY, we unite to craft a groundbreaking event that captures the enchantment, affection, and breathtaking experiences characteristic of our gatherings—none more fitting than what Sphere has to offer,” both Insomniac and Tomorrowland have proclaimed. The organizers explain t...

The Soundside music festival has declared its comeback to Bridgeport this autumn. Scheduled for Saturday, September 27th and Sunday, September 28th, the festival made this announcement on Thursday. Held at Seaside Park during the final weekend of September, this marks the event's fourth edition since it began in 2022. What was originally launched as the Sound on Sound music festival has evolved into what we see today. It was renamed to Soundside following a shift in leadership last year. Over the last three years, the festival has included performances by John Mayer , Red Hot Chili Peppers , Dave Matthews, Stevie Nicks and The Lumineers. The performers who topped the bill last year were Noah Kahan , who returned after playing at the initial Sound on Sound festival , and Jack White and Greta Van Fleet who were chosen to jointly headline the event on Sunday followed by Cancellation from the Foo Fighters . The festival hinted that its lineup for 2025 and ...

1More Sonoflow Pro HQ51: A Two-Minute Review The 1More Sonoflow Pro HQ51 are affordable over-ear headphones designed to excel in multiple areas. They promise high-quality sound, effective active noise cancellation, and stylish looks—all under $100/£100. Initially, this seemed like a challenging feat with some skepticism involved. However, following two weeks of use, I can confidently say they meet—and even exceed—these expectations. Before diving deep into details, let's quickly look at the key points about the 1More Sonoflow Pro HQ51 headphones. They have a reasonable retail price of $89 in the US, £99 in the UK, and AU$130 in Australia. The headphones feature active noise cancellation (ANC) and transparency mode, support LDAC for high-resolution Bluetooth audio, and boast an impressive battery life of up to 100 hours. Let's focus on what really counts — sound quality. Keep in mind; you won’t find audio performance that rivals the higher-end choices listed in o...

The 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards nominations have just been announced. Ella Langley, nominated for the first time, tops this year’s list with eight nods, trailed closely by Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, and Cody Johnson who have been nominated seven times each. Chris Stapleton follows suit with six nominations. Meanwhile, Post Malone and Riley Green secured five nominations apiece. Wallen, Wilson, Johnson, and Stapleton are all vying for the top honor of Entertainer of the Year, alongside Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, and Jelly Roll. Langley is nominated for Female Artist of the Year and New Female Artist of the Year, and she has earned six nods for her collaboration with Riley Green on their song "You Look Like You Love Me." Should Combs secure Entertainer of the Year honors, he would complete the prestigious Triple Crown Award, encompassing victories in both Entertainer of the Year as well as New Artist and Artist awards within his cate...

The season for spring and summer concerts at Greater Akron’s top outdoor music spot is just around the corner, with an impressive lineup set to perform. Whether you're into Grammy-winning artists, pop icons, country singers, or hip-hop legends, there's a little something for everybody this year. Here’s an overview of what Blossom Music Center plans to feature during its 2025 concert season (as of now). The Blossom Music Center has announced its 2025 concert schedule. May 19 : Breaking Benjamin & Staind Awaken The Fallen Tour May 23: Jason Aldean Full Throttle Tour with special performances by Nate Smith, RaeLynn, and Dee Jay Silver May 25 : Sessanta V 2.0 Primus, Puscifer & A Perfect Circle: The Tri-Headed Tour May 30: Dave Matthews Band Summer Tour 2025 June 3 : Pierce The Veil The I Can't Hear You World Tour featuring Sleeping with Sirens and Beach Weather June 13: For her final performance to...

The biggest unpaid public concert series in Louisville, 91.9 WFPK Waterfront Wednesday has unveiled its 2025 concert schedule. This well-loved six-month-long gathering takes place along the shores of the Ohio River. Waterfront Park starts on Wednesday, April 23 and continues until Wednesday, September 17. This season's headliners include Paula Cole , Sixpence None the Richer , Anderson East , The Verve Pipe , Ben Sollee , and Chuck Prophet & His Cumbia Shoes . Whether you're into emerging songwriters, R&B, alternative rock, Memphis soul, or want to experience a Louisville musical highlight, it's all about celebrating music and community this season," stated Stacy Owen, the promotion director at WFPK. "We look forward to seeing everybody gather on the Big Four Lawn since nothing beats enjoying live tunes on lush greenery. Begin your day with more knowledge. Receive all essential news directly in your mailbox every morning...

BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) - Fans of ribs and rock music will come together once more this summer for the yearly Ribs-N-Rock Festival. Proceed to the next section: 'We handle it ourselves': Project Mayhem comes back to Boardman The festival will return this year to the DeBartolo Commons at Southern Park Mall from June 19th to 21st. These dates signify a shift from the typical schedule. four-day event , which ran until Sunday in previous years. The event will kick off on Saturday, June 21, featuring Grammy-winning vocalist Scott Stapp, known for being the frontman of Creed, as part of his Higher Power Tour. Chris Highee and The Clarks will be making their return on June 19 this year. The entertainment schedule hasn't been released for Friday yet. The gates open daily at noon, and entry is complimentary until 3 p.m. Those arriving at the festival after 3 p.m. must pay an entrance fee of $10 on both Friday and Saturday, or $7 on Thursday. Copyright 2025 N...

One undeniable advantage of being a rock star is having the opportunity to jam with other famous musicians when they visit your city. Just ask anyone who’s been there. Paramore singer Hayley Williams who jumped onto the stage with the Deftones During their headline performance at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Wednesday evening (March 26), they joined forces with vocalist Chino Moreno for a rendition of one of their classic tracks. In fan video During the superstar summit, Williams — dressed in a black T-shirt, frilly miniskirt, and combat boots — energetically dances behind the band during their performance of the shoegaze-style track that served as the leading single from their eponymous fourth studio album released in 2003. The footage captures her lively movements as she hops around the stage behind Moreno, vigorously nodding her head and twirling in loops, all while a video showcasing a ballerina tiptoeing through urban landscapes unfolds in the back...

What is the way to reach Carnegie Hall? You've got to rock 'n' roll. On March 26, Bruce Springsteen took part in a tribute to fellow New Jersey musician Patti Smith. The event featured performances from Michael Stipe, Johnny Depp, Flea, Sean Penn, Karen O, Scarlett Johansson, Michael Shannon, Jim Jarmusch, and others at Carnegie Hall in New York City. The event titled "People Have the Power: A Tribute to Patti Smith" took place in the evening. The Boss expressed his gratitude to Smith for her collaboration on "Because the Night," which he played during the show. According to social media videos of the performance, Springsteen stated, "We love you, Patti! 'Patti gave me this huge hit with her powerful vocals,' he continued, pointing at himself. ‘If I had performed this song myself, it wouldn’t have become popular. Her distinctive voice and remarkable lyrics were essential for making it a success.’ He paused before adding affect...

Wow. Maybe Elton John He should retreat more frequently. This single reunion performance aims to hype his impending new album "Who Believes In Angels?" Brandi Carlile It was absolutely spectacular. After nearly two years since his last appearance at Glastonbury, it felt like he had been set free. He seemed to be enjoying himself immensely onstage. The joy of returning to his musical passion shone through in his highly emotive performances and vocals. This unwilling retiree revitalized some of his best tracks and delivered some of the most breathtaking piano solos one might ever have the chance to witness. American singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile It was incredibly impressive as well, sporting an eye-catching white outfit designed to overshadow Elton’s shimmering powder-blue ensemble, and maintaining a broad smile all evening like the cat that ate the cream. Possessing a vocal range capable of transitioning from intimate Americana tones to grandiose operatic peaks ...