Music
Christmas means cabaret at The Brickhouse
Fashionable Shoreditch supper club, The Brickhouse, will give guests the opportunity to enjoy a Christmas dining experience like no other this December. For just £55, patrons can watch some of the best cabaret performances in the capital whilst tucking in to a sumptuous three course meal tailored for the festive period by Head Chef, Matthew Reuther.
Radio 2 heralds a new dawn for the New Year
BBC Radio 2 has announced a transformation of the morning schedule to take effect from Monday 11 January 2010.
Mamma Mia! Here we go again
Mamma Mia! The Movie, the smash hit of last year, is back in 2009 on a two disc special edition DVD. Out to own from 23rd November, the special edition is packed with loads of fabulous new extras, meaning there is something for everyone, whether you’re a first time viewer or a Mamma Mia! The Movie aficionado.
Ketchup ad soundtrack gets iTunes release
Due to huge public demand, ‘I Know You Know Me’, the music from the latest Heinz Tomato Ketchup advert, is now available to download from iTunes.
Follow Jay-Z and The Strokes to the Isle of Wight in 2010
With news that Jay-Z and The Strokes will be headlining the 2010 Isle of Wight Festival, Wightlink has announced it will be offering 1,000 Early Bird ferry-inclusive festival tickets at a reduced price.
ABBAWorld to thank London for the music with Earls Court premiere
Fully approved and supported by ABBA, ABBAWorld will make its stunning, sequin spangled, world debut in London at Earls Court on 27 January 2010. The hugely interactive experience will take visitors on a mind-blowing journey through ABBAWorld’s 25 rooms, bursting with exclusive music, footage, images and never-before-displayed memorabilia from the personal collections of the world’s most cherished pop icons: Agnetha, Benny, Björn and Frida.
BBC Radio 2 to commemorate Elvis's 75th birthday
BBC Radio 2 marks what would have been Elvis Presley's 75th birthday with a season of revelatory documentaries, from 26 December 2009-8 January 2010. Including programmes presented by Suzi Quatro, Jerry Hall and Rob Brydon, the season encompasses everything about "the King of Rock 'n' Roll", the music, the films, the brand and his personal life.
Music legends grace the cover of December’s special edition Q Magazine
The December issue of Q Magazine is an ‘Artists Of The Century’ special edition, covering all of the acts that the fine staff of the good ship Q feel are the most important of the century so far. As befitting a special edition of the UK best selling music monthly requires a special cover was commissioned world renowned photographer John Wright has spent over a year shooting 34 artists to fit on triple fold out cover.
Faithless to play live gigs at Gatecrasher this weekend
Friday 27th and Saturday 28th November will mark the return of one of the biggest dance acts in the world to Gatecrasher - Faithless. Responsible for dance floor destroyers such as Insomnia, God Is A DJ and We Come 1 to name a few, Faithless will be performing live.
A really rubbish Orchestra heads for London
Ever wonder what happened to your old toaster that finally kicked the bucket, or the kettle that got replaced, or even your outdated corded telephone? If you were told that they were now starring in a free concert in Covent Garden in December, would you think you’d gone crazy?
Pulp guitarist encourages public to share their love stories
Members of the public are being invited to share tales of how they met their love, with the aim of providing creative inspiration to up-and-coming musicians.
Radio 2 listeners raise £1,869,394 for BBC Children in Need
Generous BBC Radio 2 listeners have raised £1,869,394 for this year's BBC Children in Need Appeal. Sir Terry Wogan's auction of Things Money Can't Buy on his breakfast show Monday to Thursday, Chris Evans' Drivetime Dine and Drive Disco auction on Thursday afternoon, and Friday's Music Marathon, all formed part of the network's week-long round of fundraising activities.
Susan Boyle records hour long special for ITV
Join Susan Boyle for an evening to celebrate her love of music in an hour long special for ITV1, I Dreamed A Dream – The Susan Boyle Story. Featuring tracks from her album, including Wild Horses, Cry Me a River and I Dreamed a Dream the show will be packed with special guests and surprises.
Rod Stewart heads to ITV for ‘One Night Only’
Hosted by Ben Shephard, Rod Stewart is to perform a selection of his best-known songs from his resplendent back catalogue, as well as tracks from his new Top Ten album, ‘Soulbook’, in front of a specially invited audience for an ITV special, Rod Stewart: One Night Only. In addition he will perform an exclusive collaboration with one of Britain’s biggest bands, Stereophonics.
Spotify launches Symbian mobile app
Spotify has launched its Symbian music application for Nokia and other smartphones, as the music service opens its mobile offering up to a huge new audience.