Science
By Science Correspondent Have you ever met someone who just doesn’t like music? While that might sound surprising, scientists now know there’s a real reason why – and it all comes down to the way the brain is wired. About ten years ago, researchers in Spain discovered a small
People
By Community Correspondent In celebration of their 25th anniversary, Chester’s beloved all-female choir, A Handbag of Harmonies, is preparing to surprise the city with a full day of heartfelt music and unforgettable moments on July 12th. Celebrating Community Heroes “The idea came about as it’s our 25th anniversary
People
By Ellise Hollie-Hayward, Disabilities Correspondent Accessible Inclusive Music (AIM) is a registered charity based in West Yorkshire, UK, which provides free and subsidised musical opportunities to children and young people across the UK, specifically those who have additional needs. They have a free online choir that meets weekly during term
Jill Dando news
By Caitlin C, Year 9, Jill Dando News Correspondent at Clevedon School This year marks the 60th anniversary of Help!, one of the Beatles most beloved films. This movie was one of a kind, with its humour and unique storyline. The film was a commercial success, earning $12.3 million
Business
By Health and Music Correspondents After four decades as a paediatric neurologist and expert in brain development, Dr Andrew Curran is embarking on a bold new mission—to help people unlock joy, healing, and emotional freedom through a powerful fusion of neuroscience and live music. Now 67 and based in
Business
By Jill Dando News The Departure Lounge at Bristol Airport is currently home to a piano for the festive season. The installation of the piano is the latest element to the Airport’s Christmas festivities and to bring some joy to passengers departing from the Airport this December. The piano
Arts
By Adam Hunter, Jill Dando News Arts Correspondent This was my first visit to Almondsbury Creative. A sports and social club with good car park and a hall for events such as this one. A place with a nice atmosphere and reasonably priced food and drink. It is a small
Music
By Adam Hunter, Music Correspondent For the second time in a week, the Fleece in Bristol featured the best of music from the Lone Star state. Today it was Flatland Cavalry ably supported by Kaitlin Butt. I will start with the very impressive support act Kaitlin Butt, who is from
Music
By Jill Dando News Music Correspondent Liam and Noel Gallagher will perform together for the first time in 16 years at concerts in five cities across the UK and Ireland. The Oasis reunion tour was announced via social media, with shows planned for Cardiff, Manchester, London, Edinburgh, and Dublin in
Music
By Jill Dando News Emilio Santoro has been named 2024 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Winner in America. Emilio, 21, takes home a $20,000 cash prize, the Ultimate winner belt, and the title. The former Worle School student in Somerset first started performing his incredible talent at school shows
Music
By Adam Hunter, Concert Correspondent Jon Landau once saw Springsteen as the future of rock n roll. I cannot say the same about the Killers as they have been around for over 20 years now, but they are the present of rock n’ roll. This was the 4th of 6
Charity
By Josh, Jill Dando News They say a golden key for happiness is gratitude – the power of giving thanks. The Donate For Defib Weston-super-Mare Project team in Somerset have been giving thanks galore after their 80's Charity Night at Tropicana Weston to raise funds for publicly accessible defibrillators,
Music
By Oliver, 13, Oscar, 13, and Rupert, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondents A top UK conductor and composer has inspired further the students of Worle Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. Creative Conductor and top UK Composer David Ogden encourages students to go for their dreams and ‘get on and
Music
By Geovana, 14 Rupert, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondents The biggest international music festival has released its first acts in 2024 with state-of-the-art LCD sound systems. This event is a two day festival at the dows which closes the british summer time on August 31st. Meantime the US sound dance
Culture
By Oscar, 13, Music Correspondent, Jill Dando News @ WCSA Rob O’Byrne was stunned after Coldplay singer Chris Martin invited him to play the harmonica whilst at a Coldplay concert. Chris, the lead singer of the band, looked at Rob who had been ‘crowd surfing’ during the concert and invited
Music
By Oscar Evans, Music Correspondent, Jill Dando News It’s good news for fans of the English and Albanian singer and songwriter with her new huge hit worldwide. She has got a lot of awards such as six Brit Awards, three Grammy Awards and two Guinness World Records. In 2014