Oasis ‘25 in Manchester: It’s good to be back
At the time of writing this introductory paragraph, Music News Blitz’s Charlie Gardner has just got back from the July 12 show at Heaton Park.
Here he’ll be aiming to fanatically rant about the experience under the guise of a review of the whole day, with some tips on how to make the most of it too.
Spoiler alert: they’ve still got it.
Music news: Sam Fender delivers the goods for Geordies in staggering shows at St. James Park
Sam Fender’s three-night takeover at St James’ Park brought together over 50,000 Geordies each night to celebrate their local hero on his People Watching Tour.
With emotional highs, crowd anthems, surprise appearances and a firework finale, it was a monumental achievement in the rising star’s career, writes Music News Blitz’s Katie Jones.
Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter era reins in London - But not without a fight
Beyoncé is back in London, and she’s not here to play it safe.
Ditching the silver sequins of Renaissance for rhinestone fringe and cowboy boots, the global superstar has taken over Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with her Cowboy Carter residency.
Four out of six dates to go. One of music’s most decorated performers. And yet - despite the spectacle, the soul, and the show-stopping vocals - there’s been an unexpected wrinkle: tickets aren’t exactly flying off the shelves.
Beyoncé's 'COWBOY CARTER' Tour: Chart-topping triumphs and a historic UK tour
Released in March 2024, COWBOY CARTER marked Beyoncé's foray into country music.
The project stands as a testament to her versatility and willingness to challenge musical boundaries. Blending country, rock, R&B, and Americana.
The Grand National Tour: New records broken for Kendrick Lamar and SZA
Kendrick Lamar and SZA started their Grand National Tour on April 19, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, following their collaboration on the Super Bowl LIX halftime show and their history of working together to make music.
The kick-off to the tour was an overwhelming success from the first night by breaking the record of the highest-grossing Hip-Hop concert of all time, replacing Eminem’s earlier record in 2019.
It has been reported by Touring Data that the show grossed over $9.1 million with over 47,000 fans who paid an average of $192.70 per ticket, more than the $8.7 million made by Eminem previously.