The Beat

16/08/2025

Franc Roddam’s 1979 cult classic Quadrophenia captured the disenchanted 1960s youths through their ordinary, everyday lives when it premiered in cinemas on this day, 45 years ago.
https://www.beat-magazine.co.uk/2025/quadrophenia-celebrates-45th-anniversary/

11/08/2025

Sad to hear the news of the death of rockabilly singer Graham Fenton. A great live performer seen here in 2016 at the Radio Reunion. RIP.
(photo credit) Gouche Photography

09/08/2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our founder and chief Beat editor, David Parker at the age of 84.

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our founder and chief Beat editor, David Parker… Over the weekend, Karl Plaskett announced, “Sadly, David passed away after a bad night struggling to breathe. It was a struggle until the end, with the last 4 to 5 weeks in the hospital. He di...

09/08/2025

Happy 85th Birthday to the legendary Tom Jones!🎂🎊✨

31/07/2025

It was fifty years ago today that one of Ireland’s biggest pop groups were ambushed returning across the border from a gig. Some of the questions on what really happened on that fateful night may never be known.

It was fifty years ago today that one of Ireland’s biggest pop groups were ambushed returning across the border returning from a gig. Some of the questions on what really happened on that fateful night may never be known…By Ian WoolleyThe story of the Miami Showband could have been very differen...

29/07/2025

Our August 'Book of the Month'...
Merrill Osmond, the voice behind 27 gold records, reveals the secrets of his time in The Osmonds, and the truth behind his codename “Black Bear” in his memoir.

https://www.beat-magazine.co.uk/2025/the-black-bear-of-the-osmonds-reveals-all/

25/07/2025

Former Eurovision Song winners, Brotherhood of Man’s lead singer and songwriter, is to auction off his treasured guitar collection to raise money for charity, his wife Sandra has announced.

Former Eurovision Song winners, Brotherhood of Man’s lead singer and songwriter, is to auction off his treasured guitar collection to raise money for charity, his wife Sandra has announced…By Ian WoolleySince their 1976 win for the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest, the quartet had performed tog...

23/07/2025

Our July issue is being posted out this week and apologies as we are late this month.

Here is what is in our bumper-filled July issue… Martin Hutchinson talks with Justin Hayward about touring and it is the Swindon ‘rock god’ and Moody Blues legend who makes our front cover for July. Justin just loves to tour, as you’ll find out in our special feature. Our July Stars On 45 gu...

22/07/2025

Black Sabbath lead singer Ozzy Osbourne has died weeks after his farewell concert.

Just weeks after reuniting with his former band members for their farewell show, Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76… OBITUARY by Ian Woolley Performing from a specially built throne on stage at Villa Park less than three weeks ago, fans were left elated after seeing the heavy metal band perfo...

20/07/2025

Belinda Carlisle turns back the clock to her Californian Roots with her new studio album ‘Once Upon A Time In California’.

Belinda Carlisle turns back the clock to her Californian Roots with her new studio album ‘Once Upon A Time In California’…Belinda Carlisle, beloved solo artist and voice of the Go-Go’s, returns to her roots with the release of a new studio album ‘Once Upon A Time In California’, set for ...

15/07/2025

According to new index data from Bonuses.com, British fans are being hit the hardest by the live music pricing surge. In fact, UK concert-goers are now paying up to double the amount to see the same artists than their counterparts across Europe.

https://www.beat-magazine.co.uk/2025/uk-concert-fans-pay-double-than-those-in-europe/

08/07/2025

Grateful Dead celebrate their 60th Anniversary with a highly anticipated return to big screens for the annual theatrical event “Meet-Up At The Movies” in select territories worldwide on August 14th.

Grateful Dead fans worldwide are invited to celebrate the band’s 60th Anniversary with this year’s highly anticipated “Meet-Up At The Movies.” Audiences will be immersed in The Grateful Dead Movie, a fan-favorite cult classic that uniquely captures the band during their pivotal five-night st...