Despite inflation, 9 in 10 music fans won't be cutting back on concerts
Statistics show that music fans are not willing to sacrifice their passion, despite the general rise in the cost of living.
Tue Feb 28 2023
'Like a rebirth': Americans pack reopened concert halls for a summer of music
As cities lift COVID-19 restrictions, newly vaccinated music lovers return to their old haunts for the thrill of live music in public company.
Fri Jul 09 2021
Grassroots of Home: Tom Jones joins small-gig kick-start for UK live music scene
Jones said musicians can record in their bedrooms, but they can't learn to perform in public without a place to play.
Thu Jul 08 2021
With a return to live music, Academy of Country Music awards show airs Sunday
The 56th ACM Awards will feature mostly in-person performances before live audiences.
Fri Apr 16 2021
Indonesia drive-in concert delivers live music as coronavirus rages
Pop ensemble Kahitna took to the stage for a drive-in concert nearly two hours that attracted listeners in rows of hundreds of parked cars.
Sun Aug 30 2020
U2 is the top-selling live act for US summer 2017
U2's 13-stop "The Joshua Tree Tour 2017" topped the list of most popular live music acts in the United States between Memorial Day (May 29) and Labor Day (September 4).
Mon May 15 2017
7 Places To Relish Live Music In KL
Ease into an evening of musical mayhem at the best live performance hotspots in KL's music scene.
Wed Apr 13 2016
Bands urge fans to put the phone down
Artists and fans now speak out against the rising trend of filming concerts on phones.
Wed Jun 26 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024