Their busking days stood Hudson Taylor in good stead for their highly anticipated debut album, writes Ed Power

Q magazine has announced the award contenders for their annual ceremony, which will take place on Wednesday, October 22.

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Check out our spoiler-free tips on what’s best to watch on TV tonight.

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Tens of thousands of music fans enjoyed the second day of T in the Park, with big name acts including Calvin Harris and Paolo Nutini performing.

Thousands of music fans are expected to descend on a Somerset farm in England today as Glastonbury throws open its gates to revellers.

For more than three decades the Brit Awards has held sway as the biggest night in the UK’s music calendar with some jaw-dropping performances and the occasional cringeworthy incident.

Metallica say deciding to headline Glastonbury was a “no-brainer”.

Paul McCartney collected an honorary prize at the NME Awards for his songwriting skills – and admitted he had no idea how he did it.

Chart star Harry Styles took the wrong direction during one of his band’s big moment at the Brit Awards tonight – nipping to the toilet when he should have collected a prize.

David Bowie is being tipped for his first prize at the Brit Awards for almost two decades, with Arctic Monkeys and Ellie Goulding also among favourites for the big event tomorrow.

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Arctic Monkeys are the latest band confirmed to be coming to Ireland this summer.

Arctic Monkeys lead the field for this year’s NME Awards with eight nominations.

THE scramble to anoint the break-out artists of 2014 has begun early. From pouting art-rockers to heartfelt folk musicians, the list of potential stars is eclectic.

Simon Cowell has told Russell Brand to give up his multi-million pound salary if he's serious about his new political beliefs.

The singer's new big band record 'Swings Both Ways' has become the 1,000th record to top the UK charts, shifting 109,000 copies during its first week on sale

Soul singer Laura Mvula is favourite to win tonight’s Mercury Prize ahead of acts including chart veteran David Bowie and previous winners Arctic Monkeys.

Robbie Williams was declared a pop idol at the Q Awards with other winners including Ellie Goulding, Pet Shop Boys and Jake Bugg.

Chart veteran David Bowie’s comeback album after a 10-year absence has been shortlisted for the Barclaycard Mercury Prize, alongside acts such as teenager Jake Bugg.

Cara Delevingne is "done with boys".

David Bowie leads nominations for the 2013 Q Awards, with six nods.

Noel Gallagher has beaten his brother Liam to the title of Most Stylish Rock Star.

Justin Timberlake, Jessie J and Queens of the Stone Age are among the headline acts for this year’s iTunes Festival.

Jake Bugg has said that One Direction make him feel "disheartened".

The Rolling Stones have added a second date in London’s Hyde Park after the first sold out in a matter of minutes.

The Rolling Stones were finally confirmed as headliners for this summer’s Glastonbury Festival after months of rumours, with Mumford & Sons and Arctic Monkeys.

One Direction's dance routines are "organic".

David Bowie will release limited-edition vinyl for Record Store Day next month.

Snoop Dogg has been added to the bill for the 20th T in the Park festival.

Paloma Faith thinks it's "strange" people compare One Direction to The Beatles.

Jake Bugg doesn't believe One Direction can be "considered a band".

Jake Bugg thinks One Direction are "terrible".

Some of the biggest names in rock and pop will gather for the biggest night in the UK music calendar tonight when the Brit Awards are staged at London’s 02 Arena.

Bob Geldof is to be reunited with the Boomtown Rats for the first time in more than 25 years at a UK festival this summer.

“Modfather” Paul Weller is the latest act to be added to the bill for this year’s Isle of Wight Festival.

In six months, the 19-year-old has risen from cult singer in Nottingham to support act for The Killers and Noel Gallagher, says Ed Power