Scotland’s biggest live music promoter warns that alcohol sponsorship ban will be “disastrous” for industry

Sleaford Mods have discussed their experience with ageism in the music industry and the significance of them hitting a peak in their popularity in middle age.Vocalist Jason Williamson, who is 52, admitted in a new interview with The Guardian that he had “a bit of a crisis” regarding his age when live music resumed.“The thing of, ‘I’m too old to do this now’, when we started playing live again, I had a bit of a crisis about,” says Williamson. “All our contemporaries are 25 years younger, most of them, and you get quite a lot of ageism. But what can I say to them? I was doing the same thing 20 years ago.”“You can question yourself and that’s important,” added multi-instrumentalist Andrew Fearn, who is 51, “but more important is the reality.

Former Love Island star Paige Turley has confirmed she will be taking part in London's half marathon next month in memory of one of her late friends from her hometown in West Lothian.

Pulp bassist Steve Mackey has died aged 56, his family have confirmed in a statement.In a post on social media, Mackey’s wife Katie wrote: “After three months in hospital, fighting with all his strength and determination, we are shocked and devastated to have said goodbye my brilliant, beautiful husband, Steve Mackey”.“Steve died today, a loss which has left myself, his son Marley, parents Kath and Paul, sister Michelle and many friends all heartbroken”, she went on. “Steve was the most talented man I knew, an exceptional musician, producer, photographer and filmmaker”.“As in life, he was adored by everyone whose paths he crossed in the multiple creative disciplines he conquered”, she added. “I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to all the NHS staff who worked tirelessly for Steve.

Pulp bassist Steve Mackey has died aged 56.The star joined the well-loved band in 1989, with them going on to release hit tracks such as Common People, Babies and Disco 2000.The group are reuniting later this year, but it was announced in October that Steve wasn't taking part. As well as working with Pulp, Steve worked alongside a series of other huge names including M.I.A, Florence and The Machine and Arcade Fire.The band’s official Twitter page confirmed the news of his death. Steve died on Thursday, 2 March.They wrote: “Our beloved friend & bass player Steve Mackey passed away this morning.

Latto can describe this current phase of her life and career with one word: Surreal. Add a little champagne and a lot of Lizzo vibes into the mix and it's Latto's perfect recipe to living her best life.Speaking with ET's Deidre Behar on the red carpet for the 2023 Billboard Women In Music event, the «Lottery» rapper is ecstatic, to say the least, about joining the «About Damn Time» songstress' North American tour, which kicks off April 21 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Latto, who was bestowed with the Powerhouse Award at Wednesday night's event held at YouTube Theater in Los Angeles, can hardly believe all of her dreams have become a reality.«Surreal.

Pulp bassist Steve Mackey has died aged 56, the band have announced. 

Elon Musk continues to be the richest person in the world, despite briefly losing the No. 1 spot for over two months.

Love Island bombshell Harry Young has announced that he's set to become a dad for the very first time in a sweet post on social media.

Harry Young has revealed he is going to become a dad.The Love Island star took to Instagram to announce his happy news that he's expecting a child with his girlfriend Erin Sandilands. In the snap was a board reading: "We are expecting! Due August 2023". Next to the sign was a white baby grow reading 'Baby Young', as well as a baby scan and a handful of kids' toys.

There’s nothing better than getting your hands on a great bargain, especially when you manage to find something with an even bigger discount than usual.TK Maxx has long been one of the best places to find a deal, particularly when it comes to discovering designer items that would usually come with a hefty price tag.The items usually have a tag that not only tells you the price of the item in store, but also what its original RRP was to show you just how much of a bargain you’re getting. Now, one TikToker has revealed how you can find even better bargains, as well as letting you know whether it was ever really sold at the RRP that the label claims it was.

The cast of the Netflix series Sex/Life is celebrating the the upcoming second season!

Between kissing Harry Styles and being introduced by the wrong name to going public with his new girlfriend, Lewis Capaldi had a rather eventful time at the BRIT Awards earlier this month. It’s safe to say we’ve all been obsessed with the Scottish singer since he shot to fame in 2018 with his soulful voice and down-to-earth humour.

Chaka Khan. After a remarkable career that has spanned five decades, the Queen of Funk has earned her rightful place to dish a hefty serving ahead of celebrating a milestone birthday.The 10-time GRAMMY winner invited ET to her plush home in Santa Monica, California, and opened up about turning 70 in March, the same month the legendary record producer-songwriter and collaborator Quincy Jones turns 90 (yes, she's excited they're both Pisces!).

With songs titled “Love Story,” “Forever & Always,” “Last Kiss” and “You Are in Love,” it is no secret that one of Taylor Swift’s favorite topics is romance. The Grammy winner has been dating British actor Joe Alwyn since 2016, and although the duo are extremely happy together, they keep the details of their relationship quiet.

The latest UK Government figures suggest that almost a third of Scottish households with a prepayment meter have not yet redeemed their energy rebate vouchers. More than 867,000 vouchers were issued in Scotland under the government’s £400 Energy Bills Support Scheme (EBSS) between October and December last year.

Love Island beauty Belle Hassan looked sensational as she was questioned on Love Island Aftersun, with fans noticing her recent hair transformation. Belle, 24, who entered the Love Island villa back in 2019 as a Casa Amor bombshell, showed off her new purple hair when her and Joe Garratt, 26, joined Maya Jama to talk about their experiences on the show. Maya, 28, asked: "Belle, you know exactly what it was like.

The Great British Bake Off‘s executive producer has said that people were justified in criticizing Season 13 of the hit competition series.

The Danish Storm Otto is expected to bring blustery gales to most of the country as Scotland is to be hit with 80pmh winds this week.

LIVE – Updated at 18:00Nicola Bulley has faced “significant issues with alcohol” brought on by “ongoing struggles with the menopause”, police have revealed. Ms Bulley vanished in the village of St Michael’s on Wyre on 27 January while walking her dog, Willow, after dropping her two daughters, aged six and nine, at school. At a press conference on earlier Wednesday, Lancashire Police had explained that the missing mother had been deemed high risk due to “specific vulnerabilities”, without providing further detail.

the second half of season 4 on Wednesday, revealing the return of Joe's very dead wife, Love Quinn (Victoria Pedretti), from the second and third seasons. The surprising resurrection(?) came in the final moments of the haunting two-minute trailer as Joe (Penn Badgley) approaches the glass cage -- only to be met face to face with Love, who up until that moment is seen casually reading a book.