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.
Oasis ‘25 - Supersonic setlist?
It’s real - Oasis are back, Liam and Noel probably won’t fall out before the show you’ve got tickets for, and you’re hoping your favourite song makes the cut.
But will it? Written by Music News Blitz’s Charlie Gardner, here’s an overview of the songs played so far, with a couple comments on key tracks that may be missing.
(DISCLAIMER: This setlist is amazing - if your song gets swapped out, well - sorry!)
Sabrina Carpenter celebrates back-to-back sold-out shows at BST Hyde Park
Sabrina Carpenter has reached another milestone in her fast-rising career after performing two back-to-back sold-out shows at London’s BST Hyde Park.
The pop star headlined on both Friday, July 5, and Saturday, July 6, drawing in a combined crowd of more than 130,000 fans over the two nights.
BST Hyde Park Festival news: Olivia Rodrigo surprises fans as Ed Sheeran joins the stage
Olivia Rodrigo lit up London as she kicked off the BST Hyde Park festival on Friday, June 27 2025, taking the stage as the first headliner for the event.
This year's BST Hyde Park Festival is three weekends long, running from Friday, June 27 to Sunday, July 13, with even more exciting headliners and sets, writes Music News Blitz’s Amelie Da Costa.
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.
Live music review: James at Piece Hall in Halifax - Tim Booth’s voice as good as ever
Since its grand reopening some years ago, Halifax’s iconic Piece Hall building has been revitalised in purpose and experience as it was filled with various shops and high-end bars.
Along with this, the Piece Hall has since been repurposed as a venue for concerts, with names like Johnny Marr, Underworld, Weezer and more - a range of styles and artists are available.
As far as a venue goes, the experience offered was fantastic, writes Music News Blitz’s Charlie Gardner, who saw the band strut their stuff on Saturday night.