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Predicts a battle between the British alternative-music community and the government in the summer of 1994. Decrease in the size of the weekend-rave circuit due to opposition from local authorities and police intervention; Impact of certain aspects of the Criminal Justice bill.

Discusses events occurring in the London music scene. The Levellers' sellout U.K. tour, including two shows at the 4,200-capacity Brixton Academy on October 16 and 17, 1993; The Glaswegian trio One Dove; One Dove's debut `Morning Dove White'; `Brooch,' the debut by Sidi Bou Said; More.

Presents news as of June 21, 1997 related to the music trade in selected countries. Avi Geffen, Israel's pop star, forced to leave the country due to threats from Jewish fundamentalist groups; Afrikaans-speaking band the Springbok Nude Girls as the flag bearer of South African rock music; Epitaph signing of I Against I, from the Netherlands; Japanese singer Harumi Tsuyuzaki; Jimmy Webb in Australia; Denmark's rappers Ostkyst H

Reports on developments in the international music industry as of April 15, 1995. Includes the success of the album `Hi Fi Way,' by the group You Am I in Australia; Description of the album `Ya Rieh,' a collection of compositions by Philimone Wahbeh; Comeback of singer Cesaria Evora in the French music scene; Holding of the first conference of the British branch of Reggae Ambassador Worldwide on March 24-26, 1995.

Provides an update of developments in the South African music trade for the week ending November 12, 1994. Release of Lesley Rae Dowling's `Unbounded Waters'; Comments from Dowling on the recording.

Provides an update of developments in the Belgian music trade for the week ending November 12, 1994. Flamma Flamma's classical music project called `The Fire Requiem'; Resistance faced by the album from rock stations; Promising sales of the album in Germany.

Provides an update of developments in the Senegalese music trade for the week ending November 12, 1994. Sacrepop's inauguration of a competition called Podium Doomu Africa.

Provides an update of developments in the German music scene for the week ending November 5, 1994. Release of Erich & das Polk's album `Wir Sind Das Polk'; Origin of album's name; Lineup of album; Group's background.

Provides an update of developments in the Italian music scene for the week ending November 5, 1994. Release of Edoardo Bennato's album titled `Se Son Rose Fioriranno'; Bennato's performance during the Marechiaro Blues Festival.

Provides an update of developments in the Portuguese music scene for the week ending November 5, 1994. Release of the first Portuguese rap record titled `Portukkal,' by General D; Character of lyrics; Background of General D.

Reports on developments in the international music industry for the week ending September 24, 1994. Feature on Ambient City, reputedly the first radio station to broadcast ambient music 24 hours a day; Recognition for singer Derek Lind; Release of Lir's album `Magico Magico' in Ireland; Debut of Piet Veerman's album of Spanish and Latin American songs.

Reports on the latest music news from different countries. Tie-in concerts with the Winter Olympics in Norway; Winners of the Ovatsiya (Ovation) Awards; Singer Vitorino of Portugal's album entitled `As Mais Bonitas'; `Tarab' as the latest album from singer Rabih Abu Khalil of Turkey; `Rosebud,' by the Director's Cut as the world's first CD-I single; `Tropical Trade' as the latest album from Declan Masterson.

Reports on developments in the music industry in Botswana. Influence of South Africa; Scarcity of congenial values among major players; Popular songs and albums.

Reports on developments in the music industry in Australia. Winners in the Country Music Awards; Performances of local artists; Popular songs and albums.

Presents a monthly rundown of developments in the international music industry in 1993. Debut of music artists; Performances; Album releases; Eurovision Song Contest; Music clubs; Classical music; Exhibitions; Dance craze of summer; Concerts.

Reports on the activities during the Crop Over Festival in Barbados. Brief history; `Dancehall soca' as dominant sound.

Reports on the performance of the eponymously-titled album by the Kinky Machine in Great Britain. Influences on style; Production credits; Performances.