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TV star Denise Nolan takes on the role of musical legend Judy Garland

A TV star will be stepping into the shoes of a musical legend in Rickmansworth next month.




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Popular family rave returns to Watford with music from top DJs

The UK’s much-loved best family festival, ​Camp Bestival​, and original family ravers ​Big Fish Little Fish have teamed up once again to host their legendary family rave tour.




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Concert in Rickmansworth features musician who played at London Olympics opening ceremony

Two of England’s most versatile pianists will herald the arrival of spring at a concert in Rickmansworth on Saturday, February 29.




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First performance of opera to take place in St Albans Cathedral

Two schools will celebrate the 50th anniversary of an annual concert with the first performance of opera in St Albans Cathedral.




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Rock music experience returns to Potters Bar to raise money for Help for Heroes

Following on from a hugely successful first year of touring, live music experience Rock For Heroes is returning next month.




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Inspirational musician returns to St Albans for special concert this weekend

Passionate, lyrical and profoundly sad, Sir Edward Elgar’s much-loved Cello Concerto is the featured work in St Albans Symphony Orchestra’s concert in St Saviour’s Church on Saturday, March 7, at 7.30pm.




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Legendary musician Artur Cimirro to make his UK debut at upcoming Master Music Festival in Watford

The Master Music Festival returns in March 2020 to Watford’s Clarendon Muse. Headlining the festival is legendary Brazilian concert pianist Artur Cimirro, who will be making his long-awaited UK debut with a recital on Saturday, March 28. Alongside much-loved classics, Artur will showcase his own compositions.




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Tribute to rock 'n' roll legend comes to Harrow this month

A tribute to one of the most popular rock ‘n’ roll musicians of all time is coming to Harrow later this month.




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Watford orchestra returns with new concert after sold-out performance

A Watford orchestra will be joined by the leader of the BBC Concert Orchestra for a concert later this month.




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Trinity Orchestra's concert in Harrow to feature award-winning musician

A concert in Harrow will feature the winner of the BBC Young Musician competition.




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Quick-thinking motorcyclist rescues tiny kitten

Video shows a motorcyclist in Belgium stopping to rescue a kitten from the road.




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Vermont's glorious fall foliage is in full swing

Drone video shows the beautiful fall foliage on display in Vermont.



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Giant whale swims beneath California surfers

A giant whale swam beneath a group of California surfers and it was captured on drone video.




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Americans say bye-bye to Bei Bei the panda

Bei Bei the panda is leaving the Smithsonian Zoo in Washington, D.C., and heading to China after 4 years.




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The legend of Utah bobcat Mr. Murderbritches

A Utah bobcat named Mr. Murderbritches was captured in 2018 after he was caught eating a farmer's chickens.




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Salmon farmers save bald eagle from octopus

Video captured by salmon farmers shows a bald eagle grabbed by an octopus — and then the farmers stepped in.




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Watch a giant worm burrow beneath the sand

A giant spoon worm was caught on video as it burrows beneath the sea.




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Researchers discover 4 new walking sharks

Researchers discover several new species of sharks that can walk along shallow reefs on their fins.




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Rock on! 10 one-hit wonder songs

From 'My Sharona' to 'Tubthumping,' here's how to celebrate National One-Hit Wonder Day.



  • Arts & Culture

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4 ways music is influencing your mind

Music can make wine taste better and give your romantic signals a fighting chance.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Shake off the bah-humbugs with Dial-a-Carol

Need holiday cheer? Call Dial-a-Carol 24/7 for a festive boost.




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The bird songs behind 'The 12 Days of Christmas'

The various feathered gifts from the popular Christmas song deserve a closer look (and listen).




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Drone swarm dances to Beethoven's 5th

The record-breaking synchronized dance of 100 drones is unlike anything you've ever seen.



  • Arts & Culture

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This gorgeous cricket chorus sounds like humans singing a haunting song

Insect song, when slowed down dramatically, sounds otherworldly, but also human.




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Unexplained 'space music' heard by astronauts on far side of the moon

Newly unclassified recordings reveal eerie radio sounds heard during an Apollo mission that weren't coming from Earth.




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What does the oldest human music in the world sound like?

Songs, melodies and tunes transcend time in a way that no other language can.



  • Arts & Culture

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Bruce Springsteen gives young fan a late note for school

The Bruce just delivered the ultimate excuse for 9-year-old Xabi Glovsky.



  • Arts & Culture

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9 kids singing hit tunes that are better than the originals

Prepare to be blown away by these pint-sized pop stars singing hit tunes by Adele and Beyonce. Their voices are bigger than they are!




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5 fascinating folk vocal traditions

From the Haka in New Zealand to the Klapa in Croatia, the earliest music traditions relied on the human voice alone.



  • Arts & Culture

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Vinyl is a great way to connect with teens

Break out the turntable and your old vinyl, and you may be surprised at how your digital loving kids connect with them — and you.




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Prince's Paisley Park could be converted into a museum

Will Minnesota's most mystique-filled home go the way of Graceland?



  • Arts & Culture

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'A Star-Spangled Story' about a flag, a song and a war

Smithsonian Channel special celebrates the surprising history behind the flag that inspired our national anthem more than 200 years ago.



  • Arts & Culture

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Iceland embraces slow TV trend with leisurely 24-hour drive around the country

Soundtracked by Sigur Rós, the ultra-mellow trek was broadcast live on national television.



  • Arts & Culture

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8 inspiring renditions of the national anthem

We dare you to keep a dry eye as you watch these amazing and emotional performances of our national anthem.



  • Arts & Culture

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Music enhances the taste of beer, study finds

Many people like to imbibe when listening to music, and now we know the sensory experiences may be linked, finds study in Frontiers in Psychology.




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19 wondrous opera houses

From the ornate opera houses in Paris and Milan to modern ones in Sydney and China, here are 19 examples of wondrous opera houses around the world.




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Turn up the music to amp up your workday

Music can increase your productivity at the office, especially if you tune into certain frequencies.




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This scientist says Queen's 'Don't Stop Me Now' is the happiest song ever

Can something as subjective as happiness be measured by a formula?



  • Arts & Culture

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Don't like music? Might be a blood flow problem

New research finds that people who don't like music might have lower blood flow in certain parts of their brains.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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In Denmark's Park of Music, the trees sing

This public art project in Aalborg is a lesson on creative use of public space.



  • Arts & Culture

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Cassettes are making a comeback!

Along with a years-long renaissance of records, some are turning away from collecting music digitally.



  • Arts & Culture

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How a computer algorithm gave Hamburg's new concert hall its incredible sound

The Elbphilharmonie features over 1 million computer-generated divots to shape sound within its main auditorium.



  • Arts & Culture

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9 eerily beautiful songs of night birds

Nocturnal opera isn't just for owls, as these audio clips make clear.




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Exhibit tracks Europe's ancient music journey

The European Music Archaeology Project's 'Archaeomusica: The Sounds and Music of Ancient Europe' givers visitors an idea of Europe's old sounds.



  • Arts & Culture

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Dog politely crashes live orchestra performance

As the Vienna Chamber Orchestra performs Mendelssohn, a dog saunters up to enjoy the show.




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These wild birds fashion drumsticks and make original beats

Chicks dig drummers, apparently.




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McDonald's serves Mozart to customers looking for a side of mayhem

Faced with restaurant-clearing brawls, McDonalds is testing classical music on late-night patrons.




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Are audiobooks the secret to a calmer dog?

Celebrity dog trainer Cesar Millan and Audible have partnered to offer audiobooks for dogs.




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This lonely dog 'plays' the blues when its humans leave

Left all alone, this dog 'plays' the piano and 'sings' the blues.




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Parrot throws itself a little dance party

This parrot likes to move it while listening to 'I Like to Move It.'