Roger Waters takes aim at Ed Sheeran amid Macklemore tour row
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How Taylor Swift’s surprise Emmys cameo came together
16 September 2026
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Ed Sheeran responds after Macklemore’s removal over pro-Palestine remarks
16 September 2026
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Bappa Mazumder announces solo musical evening ‘Moonlit Melodies’
15 September 2026
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Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour after ‘Free Palestine’ speech
15 September 2026
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Celine Dion returns to stage after six years
14 September 2026
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Samina Chowdhury set to launch music academy for aspiring musicians
13 September 2026
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Nrityanchal marks 25 years with three-day dance festival
13 September 2026
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Farida Parveen remembered on first death anniversary
13 September 2026
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Lady Gaga welcomes first child with fiancé Michael Polansky
12 September 2026
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Music
‘Vinyl Madness’ is Dhanmondi’s little ‘anti-Dhaka’ for music lovers
More than a record store, Vinyl Madness operates as an invite-only listening room and informal jamming space for Dhaka’s music enthusiasts.
7 July 2026
International Baul and Folk Culture Festival to showcase Bangladesh's heritage in the UK
A special Baul and folk music programme will follow in Scotland on July 15, before an international seminar and workshop at Queen Mary University of London on July 18. The event will conclude with a cultural celebration at London Town Hall on July 19.
7 July 2026
Harry Styles sets Guinness World Record for longest Wembley concert residency
Harry Styles has earned a Guinness World Record after completing a record-breaking 12-show residency at Wembley Stadium, surpassing Coldplay’s previous record of 10 consecutive concerts at the iconic London venue.
7 July 2026
Four artistes reunite for new rendition of Renaissance’s ‘Aj Je Shishu’
More than three decades after its original release, Renaissance’s acclaimed song “Aj Je Shishu” has been reintroduced with a fresh musical arrangement, bringing together four of Bangladesh’s celebrated musicians.
6 July 2026
Six years without Andrew Kishore, the voice that defined Bangladeshi cinema
Known as the “Playback King”, Andrew Kishore died on July 6, 2020, at the age of 64 after battling Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Even six years later, his songs remain fixtures on radio stations, television programmes and streaming playlists, continuing to connect with audiences across generations.
6 July 2026
Warfaze announces Michael Jackson tribute concert
Renowned Bangladeshi rock band Warfaze is set to pay tribute to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, through a special concert scheduled for July 31 at the Hall of Fame, Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center (BCFCC), in Dhaka.
6 July 2026
Cultural Affairs Minister, State Minister visit ailing Shabnam Mustari, provide financial aid
Shabnam Mustari was awarded the Ekushey Padak in 1997 in recognition of her outstanding contribution to Nazrul music. She later received the National Nazrul Award in 2015.
5 July 2026
Beyoncé unveils long-awaited track ahead of 'B'DAY' anniversary
Beyoncé has officially released the long-awaited track “Morning Dew (Donk)”, giving fans an early celebration ahead of the 20th anniversary reissue of her second studio album, “B’Day”.
5 July 2026
Taylor Swift begins reported July 3 wedding celebrations in New York
Taylor Swift and her fiancé, NFL star Travis Kelce, have sparked fresh speculation about their upcoming wedding after hosting a high-profile gathering in New York City attended by several celebrity friends.
3 July 2026
Sanjoy, Nora Fatehi light up NBC’s ‘Today Show’ with electrifying performance
Bangladeshi-born international music producer and DJ Sanjoy, alongside Bollywood star Nora Fatehi, delivered a high-energy performance on the “Third Hour” segment of NBC’s popular daytime programme ‘Today Show’, drawing global attention.
3 July 2026
There should be a separate space for independent artistes: Arzeen Kamal
Music has always been more than performance for Arzeen Kamal. Through his work, the Los Angeles-based Bangladeshi singer-songwriter and lyricist has sought to bring Bengali musical traditions into conversation with indie pop, folk, and electronic sounds. Long before he began experimenting with genres and production, however, his earliest understanding and appreciation of performance came from a home where songs were part of everyday life.
2 July 2026
‘Notun Shobdo’: Opening the doors to electronic music
Through workshops, vinyl sets, live performances, and audio-reactive visuals, the event pushed electronic music beyond its niche into a broader cultural conversation.
1 July 2026
Nancy and Imran reunite for ‘Shikar’ after a long hiatus
Imran has previously collaborated with Nancy on several popular songs. Their reunion for “Shikar” is expected to draw the attention of fans who have long appreciated the duo’s musical chemistry.
1 July 2026
No rain, just rock: The camaraderie of ‘Raincheck’
. The idea behind “Raincheck” had always carried a wink: a monsoon-themed concert scheduled for June 26, a date chosen precisely for its odds of a downpour.
30 June 2026
Katy Perry apologises after Belgium festival show cancelled over extreme weather
Katy Perry has apologised to fans after her scheduled performance at Belgium’s Werchter Boutique festival was cancelled just hours before she was due to take the stage because of safety concerns linked to extreme weather.
30 June 2026
Coke Studio Bangla unveils monsoon anthem ‘Megh’
“Megh” draws inspiration from Rabindranath Tagore’s literary works while incorporating modern spoken word influences.
28 June 2026
Eight bands to rock at ‘Overload Festival’ concert this July
With two of Bangladesh's most influential rock bands debuting new line-ups, “Overload Festival” is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated rock concerts of the year.
28 June 2026
After ‘Siir Siir’ on the World Cup stage, Sanjoy and Nora return with new anthem
In addition to lending his vocals to the track, Sanjoy wrote the lyrics and composed and produced the music. He noted that work on the project had been underway for the past two months and that both he and Nora had planned to release the song during the World Cup period.
27 June 2026
Shilpakala Academy hosts electronic music workshop and live show
To bring together the sounds of modern urban life, technology and creativity, the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy is organising an event titled "Notun Shobdo: Electronic Music Workshop and Stage Performance”.
27 June 2026
Anupam Roy concert postponed until further notice
According to the organisers, all necessary preparations for the event had been completed and the required approvals from the relevant authorities had been secured.
25 June 2026