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Sunderland photographer John James Addison with his Kula Shaker shots

Kula Shaker frontman thanks Sunderland photographer for gig memento

Kenickie are the latest inductees on the music Wall of Fame

Britpop punk band Kenickie honoured on Music City Wall of Fame

Paul Weller will be performing eight outdoor concerts in 2026 - here’s exactly where he will be playing next summer.

Paul Weller announces 2026 UK tour - dates and tickets

Ocean Colour Scene will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their breakout album, Moseley Shoals, with a series of concerts across the UK in late 2026.

Ocean Colour Scene announce Moseley Shoals anniversary tour for 2026

From the catch-all term that addressed rock fans to the retort those people would receive: were you called or part of one of these subcultures in school during the '90s?

Goffik, Trendy, Raver: the musical subcultures 90s kids will remember

Chris Hughes has helped Coral to mark 50 years of the Coral-Eclipse race.

Chris Hughes showcases six decades of fashion to mark race milestone

Marston's launches PubLife, a summer celebration

Marston’s launches UK-wide celebration of Britpop, as locals definitely maybe se...

Key looks from the Oasis x Adidas collab include retro football styling and bold anniversary branding.

Oasis and Adidas collab: our top Britpop-style picks

Learn, or relive, the moment Pulp went from small stage cult heroes to main-stage Britpop heroes 30 years ago this year.

Remembering Pulp's iconic Glastonbury 1995 performance and set-list

Cast are set to hit the road again in November 2025, this time to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album, All Change.

Cast to celebrate 30th anniversary of debut album with UK tour in 2025

Smashing Pumpkins have announced a one-off (for now) UK show taking place in August 2025.

Smashing Pumpkins announce UK tour dates - tickets and dates

Culture and tickets writer Benjamin Jackson makes some bold predictions for the year ahead in music, including why guitar-music still to pull it's socks up.

I’m a music expert - here are my biggest predictions for 2025 Benjamin Jackson

Wychwood Festival is set to take place at Cheltenham Racecourse in Gloucestershire from May 30 to June 1 2025.

Wychwood Festival announces first wave of acts for 2025 event

Richard Ashcroft has been revealed as this year's musician for the John Lewis Christmas advert - but who is the Britpop icon and why did 'Sonnet' chart poorly upon initial release?

Richard Ashcroft: who is the singer of this year’s John Lewis advert?

Liam and Noel Gallagher of Oasis, whose 2025 tour has sold out amid concerns over pricing

Oasis announce support acts for comeback tour

Ocean Colour Scene have announced a UK wide tour to commence March 2025.

Ocean Colour Scene announce extensive UK tour for 2025
Add Ocean Colour Scene to your 2025 Britpop revival calendar
Benjamin Jackson

Dr Jacob Downs (inset) reveals some of the music theory, or "science," behind what has led to Oasis' music being so enduring since the heyday of "Cool Britannia."

Is there a formula to writing Britpop anthems much like Oasis have?

Supergrass have announced this morning they're heading back on the road in 2025 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album, "Should I Coco."

Supergrass to celebrate anniversary of “Should I Coco” with UK tour

Liam and Noel Gallagher look set to share the stage once again with a highly-anticipated oasis reunion.

Oasis confirm tour - here are the dates and venues

Noel & Liam Gallagher BW (c) Paul Slattery

Oasis mark major anniversary with previously unreleased material

Sunderland's 7even goes back to vinyl for its famous indie nights

Liam Gallagher and John Squire. Picture: Tom Oldham

REVIEW: Liam Gallagher and John Squire's album can't be a one-off

Ocean Colour Scene duo Simon Fowler and Oscar Harrison.

Ocean Colour Scene duo to play biggest hits at The Fire Station gig

Supergrass frontman Gaz Coombes plays a solo gig at The Fire Station on Saturday, May 20.

Supergrass star Gaz's gig at Fire Station

S Club 7 pictured in 2014 - (L-R) Bradley McIntosh, Tina Barrett, Jo O’Meara, Hannah Spearitt, Paul Cattermole, Rachel Stevens and Jon Lee. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

S Club 7 confirm 2023 reunion tour on BBC’s The One Show

Saint Etienne have announced a Sunderland show

Saint Etienne announce gig at Sunderland's new Fire Station Auditorium

Brett Anderson of Suede, who put on a stunning performance at the O2 Academy in Newcastle on the opening night of their UK tour. Pic: Gary Welford.

Suede kick off their UK tour with a truly electrifying Newcastle show
Although they're synonymous with Britpop, the Suede of 2019 belong among a select band of groups who’ve reformed sounding better than ever.
Alistair Welford

Paul Weller at Newcastle Arena. Photos by Carl Chambers

Review: Paul Weller, A Kind Revolution, Newcastle Arena

Review: Pet Shop Boys - Yes & Elysium reissues

'We were lucky Britpop fell apart' - Kelly Jones looks back as Stereophonics rel...

LIFE - Popular Music (Afghan Moon).

Album review: LIFE - Popular Music

The Farm

The Farm on justice for Hillsborough and playing Sunniside Live + win tickets

The front cover of Definitely Maybe, by Oasis

It's 22 years to the day since Oasis released debut album '˜Definitely Maybe'

Maximo Park Live at Times Square, Newcastle. Pic: Gary Welford.

REVIEW: Maximo Park, Live in Times Square, Newcastle

Suede ... Night Thoughts (Suede/Warner Music)

ALBUM REVIEW: Suede - Night Thoughts

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