Briefing

Metalcore upstarts Vexed ended up more than £30,000 in debt after a recent tour – so they’re getting creative to make the money back

If banks or building societies go bust, your savings are protected up to £85,000, under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. And this limit could go higher, up to £110,000 from December, subjec

Bruce Springsteen has become something of a national treasure in Britain — but it wasn’t always the case, says David Hepworth

Got the ticket? Good for you! But as Beyoncé hits the UK, now it’s time to make sure your outfit is the right side of ritualistic, says Victoria Moss

Venues are in crisis, with more closures than ever — but superclubs, sober parties and new government powers could save the after-dark music scene

Organisers say that more favourites may disappear due to rising overheads