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George Fenton, British composer behind David Attenborough’s Earth Trilogy, dies aged 76
Best known for his award-winning film scores and long-lasting partnership with director Ken Loach, George Fenton also created the music for what became known as David Attenborough's Earth Trilogy: The Blue Planet, Planet Earth and Frozen Planet.
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Booming business: Who's paying most for musical residencies in Europe?
Musical residencies are on the rise in Europe for major pop stars, but costs are increasingly being heaped upon audiences with travel, accommodation and extras pushing up ticket prices, according to Spanish consumer rights group FACUA.
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The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Jeremy Strong plays Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in 'The Social Reckoning', Stephen King's 'Carrie' is adapted for the small screen, and Tate Britain revives the rebellious creativity of the 90s. Here's what to look out for this week.
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Casa de México in Madrid unveils 2026 Day of the Dead altar inspired by Michoacán and Agustín Lara
Casa de México in Madrid unveils "Viva la vida!", its 2026 Day of the Dead altar honouring Agustín Lara, inspired by Michoacán and the monarch butterfly, with a musical tour. Free entry from 2 October to 8 November.
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Kanye West’s controversial concerts in Russia have finally been cancelled
According to the Moscow-based organizer Say Agency, the controversial rapper's two October dates in St Petersburg have been cancelled. Russian media states that the decision was made by the authorities, who are reportedly investigating the organizers for alleged fraud.
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Stevie Wonder celebrates 50 years of 'Songs In The Key Of Life' with four unreleased songs
Prior to hitting the road for a special tour of the UK, Europe and the US, Stevie Wonder releases four unheard songs from sessions of his seminal album ‘Songs In The Key Of Life’, which celebrates its 50th anniversary.
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Macklemore heads to Europe for charity concerts after Ed Sheeran row
The US rapper, who was removed from Ed Sheeran’s US stadium tour after voicing support of Palestine, has convened a charity show that will visit Dublin, Paris and London next month. A North American run is to be announced.