Ed Sheeran calls for more funding for music education in the UK, while the global and Romanian music scenes bring new releases, festivals, and surprises. Discover the hottest music news of March 2025!
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Ed Sheeran and others
Ed Sheeran calls for more funding for music education in the UK, while the global and Romanian music scenes bring new releases, festivals, and surprises. Discover the hottest music news of March 2025!
At the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards, Lady Gaga received the Innovator Award and used her acceptance speech to confront ageism in pop music.
At 38, she emphasized that she’s “just getting warmed up,” urging artists to embrace their uniqueness. Gaga also performed tracks from her new album, Mayhem, which has topped the Billboard 200, marking a return to her pop roots with a modern twist. ?
Ed Sheeran, along with artists like Annie Lennox, Coldplay, and Elton John, has called on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to invest £250 million in music education and hire 1,000 teachers.
In a letter, they highlighted the decline of music programs in state schools, emphasizing that music education is becoming a luxury many children cannot afford. Sheeran credits his own success to his music teacher and stresses the need for music to be treated on par with sports in terms of funding. ?
After a 100-day break from Instagram, Taylor Swift returned to praise Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s new album. I Said I Love You First. Swift, a 14-time Grammy winner, expressed her excitement for the project. Showcasing her enduring support for her longtime friend Gomez and fiancé Blanco. The album, detailing the couple’s love story, is now available for streaming. ?
Music legends Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, and Stephanie Mills. They have announced ‘The Queens Tour,’ set for May and June 2025 across North America. Highlights include a performance at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on May 24. Each artist will perform their classic hits, with tickets available through Vivid Seats. ?
New York Post
Ed Sheeran and others
The London Soundtrack Festival, running from March 19-26, 2025, is celebrating the cultural rise of video game music. The event features live performances, panel discussions, and masterclasses. By renowned composers, highlighting the genre’s growing mainstream acceptance and dedicated fanbase. ?
The Guardian.
The 2025 Transilvania Film Festival in Cluj-Napoca will host a special event. Presenting the 1984 film Amadeus, directed by Miloš Forman. Which explores the life and genius of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. ?
Romania Insider
The International Society for Contemporary Music (ISCM) General Assembly. Has unanimously supported Romania’s bid to host the World New Music Days in 2026. This event will showcase contemporary music from around the globe, highlighting Romania’s commitment to the arts. ?
iscm.org
The Austrian promoter Barracuda Music formed a joint venture with people from Bucharest to expand into Romania and Bulgaria. The collaboration aims to redefine the live entertainment landscape in these countries by combining local expertise with international reach. ?
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