Music
Lostprophets to perform at Welcome to Wales
Pontypridd chart toppers Lostprophets and Swansea singing sensation Shaheen Jafargholi and The Mark Jermin Stage School are all set to perform as part of the prestigious 2010 Ryder Cup celebration concert ‘Welcome to Wales’ at the Millennium Stadium on 29 September.
Guitar Hero creating rock legends of the future
New research has found that interactive video games such as ‘Guitar Hero’ and ‘Rock Band’ are helping to grow the number of people learning to play musical instruments in the UK.
Top of the summer driving pops
The latest survey by vehicle information experts HPI’s reveals that when the sun comes out to play, drivers reach for Lynard Skynard’s ‘Sweet Home Alabama’.
Mariah Carey to take pole position in Singapore
Singapore is gearing up to host the Formula 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix for the third consecutive year and race full throttle through a dazzling array of intoxicating parties and fashion shows, art exhibitions, exciting celebrations and performances by global stars including Mariah Carey.
Prague State Opera perform onboard bmibaby flight
Low cost airline bmibaby treated passengers on route from Manchester to Prague to a very different kind of in-flight entertainment last Friday (13 August).
Imperial Wharf Jazz Festival 2010
St George is to host the sixth Imperial Wharf Jazz Festival on Thursday 16th & Saturday 18th September at London’s leading riverside destination.
Home away from home for revellers at V Festival 2010
Virgin Media, in association with Ovi by Nokia, brings a new brand experience to V Festival – Welcome to The Mansion!
Meridian launches M80 compact entertainment system
Meridian Audio, specialist manufacturer of high-end audio and video entertainment equipment, have announced the arrival of the new M80 high performance compact entertainment system.
Music fans urged to keep receipts of online purchases
Music fans looking to benefit from the launch of a cut-price online music downloading service have been urged to make sure their digital collection is covered under their home insurance policy.
Acclaimed Grimeborn Festival returns
The acclaimed and alternative Grimeborn Festival is back. Now in its fourth year this year’s programme, curated by Andrew Steggall, presents the now celebrated mix of new and experimental opera and music juxtaposed with rarely performed works by established composers.
Rolling Stone and Zinio launch new iPad issue
Zinio, the global leader in digital-publishing technology and services, has introduced a new, interactive release of Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time on its cross-device Zinio Unity platform. Using the Zinio App for the iPad (zinio.com/ipad), the iconic music title’s digital version will allow music enthusiasts to sample and purchase music with a swipe of a finger.
On the road with Leonard Cohen
Sony Music has unveiled the release of this very special DVD ‘Songs From The Road’ on 13 September.
Mallorca to host concert of the decade
Why not spend a long weekend on the beautiful island of Mallorca and experience two of the world’s most breathtaking live acts, as Andrea Bocelli and Elton John take the stage at Mallorca’s football Stadium!
Round off the summer at Solfest
The Solway Coast’s Solfest music festival, at Silloth on the Solway Coast in Cumbria, will be giving music lovers lots of reason to stand and cheer this year, as it lays on an event, from August 27-29, headlined by legendary Manchester rock band, James, perhaps best-known for their hit “Sit Down”.
Mungo Jerry heads action packed line up at Mopar Nationals
70s chart toppers ‘Mungo Jerry’ will be heading up a high-octane weekend of Stateside-inspired antics at the Mopar Nationals at Santa Pod Raceway between Friday 30th July and Sunday 1st of August.