Music

Be here now (or next Easter, apparently)

By Andrew Williams Published 31 December 25

From Hollywood icons to classic rockers, we've had all sorts join Shortlist this year. Here's some of our favourite moments with the stars from 2025.

By Gerald Lynch Published 30 December 25

A year without a movement, but full of unforgettable moments

By Tom Goodwyn Published 30 December 25

2025 was a special year for music: here is our look back at the very best listens of the year...

By Marc Chacksfield Published 28 December 25

Great Xmas songs to dance around the Christmas tree

By Marc Chacksfield Last updated 23 December 25

New year blues

By Andrew Williams Published 22 December 25

A Piccadilly pop-up marking the end of a landmark tour

By Morgan Truder Last updated 4 December 25

Queen axeman Brian May wants to take you on a three dimensional ride through the galaxy.

By Kevin Lynch Published 2 December 25

The O2 becomes the sole UK stage for twigs’ ambitious tour

By Morgan Truder Published 2 December 25

A newly expanded weekend, a genre-melting bill, and a headline roster with zero nostalgia

By Morgan Truder Published 1 December 25

Icons of rock

By Andrew Williams Published 28 November 25

"Back to the belly of the beast"

By Morgan Truder Published 24 November 25

With surprises in store

By Rebecca May Published 24 November 25

Olympia’s huge new gig space is nearly here

By Morgan Truder Published 21 November 25

Bad news for bots, good news for man

By Morgan Truder Published 18 November 25