Bars and Clubs
Summer Of Supergrass
Supergrass have accepted an invitation by the Arctic Monkeys to support them on their UK arena dates this summer. Supergrass will also play a number of UK festival slots. The band have recently returned from legendary Berlin recording studio, Hansa, having recorded the follow up to their highly acclaimed fifth album, ‘Road to Rouen’ – an album that signified the beginning of a new chapter for the band.
Procol Harum To Play Rare Live Dates
To coincide with the 40th anniversary of one of the most popular songs of all time, A Whiter Shade Of Pale, by one of Britain's best bands, Procol Harum, the band will play two rare and very special dates at St Johns Church, Smith Square, London, on July 20th and 21st.
Sun Protection - 73% Of People Don't Know What UV Stands for!
A recent street survey revealed that 73% of people admitted to not knowing what UV stands for. Further still, 85% had no idea what the differences between UVA and UVB rays are and only 65% knew whether their sun lotion protected against both UVA and UVB rays.
Idlewild - The Coolest Pub In the UK
Idlewild, the latest venue by the Ruby Group, has created a whole new category for those looking for a night (or day) out. Best described as a pub restaurant deluxe, it features a classic british menu and bar quality cocktails in a venue which is quite stunningly unique.
Eclectic Liaisons For Lively Soho-ites
Brand new venue ‘Stanza’ has linked up with Liaison creating a relaxed and glamorous atmosphere at this long awaited late night bar. Welcoming and elegant, Stanza will attract an eclectic, lively ‘Sohoite’ integrating with a mixture of buzzing media, fashion, music and art.
Stereophonics - Pulling Out All The Stops
Due to overwhelming public demand – which saw their Cardiff Arena date sell-out within hours, forcing the band to add a second consecutive show - Stereophonics have announced a new London date to their eagerly awaited UK tour. Already playing at Wembley Arena on November 15th, they’ll return for a second performance on November 16th.
The View To Support Babyshambles
The View will support Babyshambles on the Birmingham and Nottingham dates of their Arena Tour later this year. Babyshambles new album, their first for their new label Parlophone, will also be released this autumn.
Glastonbury 2007 - Together We Can Cool It
Festival-goers at this year’s Glastonbury Festival will be asked to sign up to the “I Count” climate change campaign. The target is for 100,000 people to make a commitment by the end of the weekend (22-24 June). Everybody arriving at the festival will be given a special wristband with the “I Count” message, “We can stop climate chaos”. As people sign up, the rising total will be registered at the main Pyramid music stage.
Hot Bands Confirmed For Summer’s O2 Wireless Festival
Now in its third year the festival with style is back for 2007. From June 14th – 17th the O2 Wireless Festival will be heading back to London’s Hyde Park for four days of sensational live music and we are now pleased to announce another wave of hot new bands.
Iron Maiden Confirm Special Brixton Academy Show
As a grand finale to their festival/stadium summer tour, Iron Maiden will perform a special one-off performance at London’s Brixton Academy on Sunday 24th June in aid of The Clive Burr MS Trust fund.
The Fray Announce Extra London Live Date
Due to unrelenting public demand, million-selling 4-piece The Fray have added a second London date to their eagerly awaited forthcoming UK tour. Already performing at London’s Hammersmith Apollo on Monday, November 5th, they’ll now return for a second night on November 6th. Tickets for the new date are on sale today.
Stereophonics Announce Pull The Pin Tour
Stereophonics – one of the UK’s biggest and best bands – have announced a major tour to promote their eagerly anticipated new LP ‘Pull The Pin’. Their first tour since 2005, tickets will go on sale Friday, May 25th at 9am.
Bryan Ferry Announces Second Night At Tower Festival
Due to huge demand, Bryan Ferry has confirmed a second show at the Tower Music Festival for July 3rd. The shows are hot off the back of his Dylan tribute album ‘Dylanesque’ which was released in March.
Ian Brown Announces UK Tour
In anticipation of his new album, due for an Autumn release, Ian Brown has announced a mammoth 22 date tour of the UK for Septemberember and October. Brown’s 5th studio album, the follow-up to 2004’s Solarized, has the working title The World is Yours and is being recorded at London’s RAK studios with Ex Smiths bassist Andy Rourke and Big Arm’s and Happy Mondays’ Paul Ryder.
Download Dog Gets His Teeth Into Second Life
Download Dog, the mascot of Download Festival, Britain’s largest alternative music festival, has for the very first time been let loose in the internet-based, virtual world Second Life. The Second Life Download Dog is unique in its design, specifically animated as an interactive avatar.