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Paul McCartney’s Second Act: From Beatles Split to Wings Glory

This is Beirut, 28/06 15:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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“I used to be a music demigod—now I’m unemployed.” That raw line sets the tone for Paul, a touching and intimate graphic novel by artist Hervé Bourhis. The book captures the emotional and artistic rebirth of Paul McCartney in the early 1970s, following the painful breakup of the Beatles and his return to form with Wings. The Beatles ...

Lorde Surprises Fans as Glastonbury Festival Gets Underway

This is Beirut, 27/06 21:09 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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New Zealand singer Lorde helped kick off this year's Glastonbury music festival in southwest England on Friday with a packed out "secret set". Best known for hits including Royals, Green Light and Solar Power, the star's performance on the Woodsies stage coincided with the release of her much-anticipated fourth studio album ...

Once Upon a Time, the Shiraz-Persepolis Festival: A Symbol of Iran’s Former Glory

Bélinda Ibrahim, 27/06 17:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Shiraz-Persepolis Festival Iran Music Culture

In the late 1960s, Iran sought to project a new image to the world. Ruled by Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the country was determined to embrace modernity. A bold idea thus took shape: to create an arts festival capable of bringing together artists from all backgrounds, traditions and disciplines. The Shiraz-Persepolis Festival of Arts was born in ...

Black Eyed Peas Light Up Chambord Castle to Kick Off French Tour

This is Beirut, 23/06 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Black Eyed Peas, the American group with over 35 million albums sold, kicked off their French tour on Sunday night with a sold-out concert at the Château de Chambord (Loir-et-Cher), performing for more than 30,000 fans. Wearing straw hats and waving hand fans, Carole and Patrick Atline grabbed front-row spots by 4 p.m. despite the intense ...

Nine Weeks of Music and Emotion Light Up Paris

This is Beirut, 21/06 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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A massive free concert will celebrate World Music Day in Paris this Saturday, with a major highlight: the return of the Olympic cauldron. It will rise into the night sky to the sound of a new version of a classic Daniel Balavoine song, all under sweltering summer temperatures. Forty years after its release, Sauver l’amour—a beloved French ...

Hellfest 2025 Opens Thursday with Korn, Muse and Linkin Park Headlining

This is Beirut, 18/06 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Rock giants Muse, Scorpions and Linkin Park, the nu metal of Korn, punk legends the Sex Pistols... The 18th edition of Hellfest, one of Europe’s biggest extreme music festivals, kicks off Thursday in Clisson, western France. The headliner on opening day will be the iconic California-based band Korn, considered one of the pioneers of nu metal ...

‘Fête de la Musique’ Celebrates 25 Years in Lebanon

Maroun Chahine, 17/06 18:25 - Reading : less than a minute

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For its 25th edition, the Fête de la Musique once again transforms the streets of Lebanon into open stages, uniting all genres and generations in a moment of shared resilience and celebration.

Sober Raves Rise: Coffee, Dance, and Zero Alcohol Vibes in Singapore

This is Beirut, 15/06 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Beneath a disco ball, young people sway to dance tracks and viral TikTok hits. But at this daytime party in Singapore, there’s not a single cocktail or pint in sight—just baristas serving freshly brewed coffee. “People think alcohol gives you a buzz, but caffeine can hit just as hard,” says Aden Low, 21, co-founder of the Beans and Beats ...

France Music Week Showcases Strengths and Struggles of Music Industry

This is Beirut, 14/06 11:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The first France Music Week, an international event kicking off Monday in Paris, aims to promote a French music sector praised for its local networks and export successes—but increasingly showing signs of strain. Spearheaded by President Emmanuel Macron, the initiative targets industry professionals with the goal of “putting France on the map ...

Beach Boy Brian Wilson, Surf Rock Poet, Dies at 82

This is Beirut, 11/06 21:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys co-founder who masterminded the group's wild popularity and soundtracked the California dream, has died, his family announced Wednesday. He was 82. "We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away. We are at a loss for words right now," read the statement published on Wilson's ...

Ezra Collective Redefines British Jazz With Joyful Energy

This is Beirut, 10/06 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Named Group of the Year at the 2025 Brit Awards, London-based quintet Ezra Collective has ignited a fresh wave of enthusiasm for jazz. Fusing it with Afrobeat and raw, contagious energy, the band proudly repeats its mantra: this music is for everyone. Set to play Glastonbury Festival at the end of the month, the band made history in under two ...

Five Things to Know About the K-Pop Juggernaut

This is Beirut, 10/06 12:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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All the members of South Korea's most lucrative boyband BTS are set to finish their military service this month, paving the way for the K-pop super-group to release new music. The news has prompted a fan frenzy, with speculation rife about forthcoming releases and even tours. AFP takes a look at what is going on: Who Are they? The ...

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