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Shortlist for Eurovision host city 2023 announced with Newcastle and Glasgow named

Shortlist for Eurovision host city 2023 announced with Newcastle and Glasgow named
It was announced that the UK would be hosting the Eurovision for the 2022 winners Ukraine.

Boomtown. Image: Lucas Sinclair

Everything you need to know about Boomtown 2022

It had been previously speculated that the pair were working on a new version of Sir Elton’s 1971 hit Tiny Dancer (PA)

Britney Spears to collaborate on song with Sir Elton John in musical comeback

Wickham Festival 2022.

45 photos from Wickham Festival 2022 as thousands enjoy Hampshire music festival

Wickham Festival 2022. Photo from: Rockstarimages.

'Fabulous weekend of wonderful music' - Wickham Festival review

Wickham Festival 2022. The Spooky Mens Chorale.

Best moments of Wickham Festival 2022 captured in our gallery

Wickham Festival crowds. Picture by Stuart Martin

Fun in the sun for festival-goers at Wickham

21st Century ABBA. Picture by Mark Peers

ABBA, Queen and Elton John tributes at Exbury summer music festival

Southampton rapper Tyrone in his home city

Southampton rapper Tyrone enters UK’s Big Top 40 chart with new single

Band of the moment The Amazons announce intimate in-store gig

We Will Rock You. Picture by Johan Persson

Smash hit Queen musical We Will Rock You returns for 20th anniversary tour

Sensational Sixties show with bands from the era set to return in the autumn

Phillip Jerome outside Southampton Magistrates' Court following a previous court hearing in 2019.

Hampshire stalker banned from part of London for contacting TV star Billie Piper

The crowd at a previous Wickham Festival

Wickham Festival takes place this weekend with a Saw Doctors festival exclusive

Five famous faces you might not realise all went to school in Hampshire. Picture: Canva

5 celebrities who went to school in Hampshire you might not know about

Wickham Festival banned items – what can’t you take into Hampshire festival. Picture: Wickham Festival

Wickham Festival banned items – what can’t you take into Hampshire festival

Garry Pease as Rod Stewart

Forty tribute acts take to the stage as copycat festival celebrates ten years

Leo Sayer live. Picture by Kristian Dowling

Leo Sayer's 50th anniversary tour to take in intimate venue near Southampton

Shawn Mendes issues statement revealing mental health reason for cancelling concert tour. (PA)

Shawn Mendes issues statement revealing reason for cancelling upcoming UK tour

The car park on Monday night, inset: Michael Bublé (Picture: PA)

‘It was bedlam’: Angry Michael Bublé fans wait hours to leave after concert

Victoria is the newest member of Saints Brass

Talented Ukrainian drummer joins Saints Brass in her adopted home city

Cars were waiting for hours to leave the concert

Frustrated Michael Bublé fans 'queue for hours in the car park' after concert

An Evening with Michael Bublé concert at Chewton Glen to be held on Monday, July 18, 2022

Organiser of Michael Bublé's New Forest concert responds to complaints

Ex Oysterband performer has intimate show in Hampshire church this weekend

The Snuts pictured at The Joiners by Rhona Murphy.

Scottish rockers The Snuts in Southampton return

Trnsmt 2023 dates announced after Lewis Capaldi showstopper - how to get tickets. (PA)

Trnsmt 2023: Dates announced for next year's festival - how to get tickets

Bad Manners at Let's Rock Southampton 2022. Photo: Allan Jones

PHOTOS: Let's Rock Southampton 2022

Adam Ant at Let's Rock Southampton. Photo: Allan Jones

'Joyous celebration of all things 80s': Let's Rock Southampton 2022

Kiki Dee & Camerlo Luggeri will perform at The Plaza next spring

West End producer returning to his roots in Romsey with intimate Kiki Dee show

Let's Rock Southampton 2022. Photo: Allan Jones

THOUSANDS of retro-loving revellers flock to Southampton for music festival

Let's Rock Southampton 2022. Photos: Allan Jones

PHOTOS: Let's Rock Southampton 2022

Wickham Festival has really put the village on the map

A tiny Hampshire village has been immortalised in song by a celebrated musician

Hundreds enjoy the Thai Festival in Southampton

Hundreds enjoy a taste of Thailand at city’s annual festival

Southampton man Harry Austin went viral for wearing budgy smugglers at Bournemouth 7s festival

Man goes viral wearing budgie smugglers at festival (and might appear on a billboard)

80s fancy dress is encouraged at Let's Rock

Retro festival Let's Rock Southampton to return to The Common - Here's when

A scene from Bat Out Of Hell. Pictures: Chris Davis Studio

Meat Loaf musical playing Mayflower Theatre is an assault on the senses

The Novatones perform at Isle of Wight Festival earlier this month. Picture by Toby Hornby-Patterson.

City rockers to grace the stage at this weekend's British Grand Prix

Sugababes. (PA)

Sugababes announce huge UK headline tour - including Southampton date

Gary Barlow has announced an added Hampshire date for his one-man show later this year

New Hampshire date for in-demand Gary Barlow - tickets go on sale this week

Tents, sleeping bags, BBQS and more: Everything you need for festival season from Aldi (Aldi/PA)

Tents, sleeping bags, BBQS and more: Everything you need for festival season at Aldi

Lightning Seeds perform at Victorious Festival in 2018

Three Lions band Lightning Seeds announce Southampton show just before World Cup

Isle of Wight festival 2022. Photo from: www.rockstarimages.co.uk

PHOTOS: Kasabian, Pete Tong and The Proclaimers perform at Isle of Wight Festival

Joanna Bennison, Alice Steers, Amelia Palmer and Chris Bigland at Smoked & Uncut at The Pig at Brockenhurst

Luxury Hampshire hotel holds music festival in its grounds with Lulu topping the bill

Lewis Capaldi at the Isle of Wight Festival 2022 by www.rockstarimages.co.uk

PHOTOS: Thousands flock to Isle of Wight Festival 2022

Isle of Wight Festival 2022 takes place this weekend

Five fun things to do this weekend in and around Southampton

Lianne La Havas Glastonbury warm up show supported by National Lottery

Lianne La Havas Glastonbury warm up show supported by National Lottery

The 34-year-old singer has faced backlash against the lyric since the song was released on June 10 (PA)

Lizzo announces new version of 'Grrrls' due to criticism of ableist lyric

The Isle of Wight Festival app has been launched before next weekend's event.

Isle of Wight Festival timings revealed as app launches

Eurovision's Sam Ryder announces UK tour 2023 - how to get tickets

People cheering in the crowd at a festival. Credit: Canva

Festival hacks you need this summer from packing to getting to the front row

Palmerston Park. By Camera Club member Colin Lee

Very first People in the Park event to take place this weekend - What to expect

Lea Salonga discusses upcoming performance in Southampton

Lea Salonga discusses her Southampton performance - her first tour post pandemic

Broadlands Estate

Festival-goers 'left high and dry' after company goes bust

The Red Arrows. Picture: PA

Red Arrows to return to Hampshire later this month