Music
‘Music for Mums’ in Covent Garden
Saturday 13th March will see some of the UK’s hottest pop stars taking part in a one-off event called ‘Music for Mums, in support of Marie Curie Cancer Care’ – a free gig to celebrate Mother’s Day in Covent Garden’s Market Building.
Celebrating 200 years of Chopin
The opening by Poland’s Culture Minister on Monday 1st March of the high-tech Frederic Chopin Museum in Warsaw began the start of celebrations to mark 200 years since the birth of the country’s best loved composer.
Warsaw hosts Beethoven Easter Festival
The Polish capital of Warsaw will host the 14th Ludwig van Beethoven Easter Festival later this month.
iTunes Store tops 10 billion songs sold
Apple has announced that music fans have purchased and downloaded over 10 billion songs from the iTunes Store (itunes.com), the world’s most popular online music, TV and movie store.
Line-up announced for Isle of Man Bay Festival
Based over the weekend of 18th, 19th and 20th June 2010, The Isle of Man Bay Festival is a boutique festival that has brought together a diverse array of talent that will see three nights of pop, nostalgia and for the first time ever a live collaboration of the TV sensations X-Factor and Britain’s Got Talent.
Levi Roots to tour the UK
Levi Roots, ‘Mr Reggae Reggae Sauce’ combines the two loves in his life - music and food, in his first UK tour.
Rock the festivals with Wicked Campers
It’s that time of year - the festival frenzy has kicked in and music lovers everywhere are now gearing up to this summer’s hottest music events across the UK and Europe.
Lily Allen to support Jay-Z at Wireless festival
Fresh from her stunning performance at the BRIT Awards, winner of British Female Solo Artist, Lily Allen, will slightly delay hanging up her pop star hat in order to support megastar Jay-Z at this summer’s Wireless sponsored by Barclaycard, which he will headline on Sunday 4 July.
Carly Simon gives new ‘You’re So Vain’ hint
Carly Simon has, after 38 years, given the strongest hint yet as to the identity of the man ‘You’re So Vain’ was actually written about.
Shakira designs special t-shirt for Hard Rock collaboration
Beginning in February 2010, Hard Rock International is to launch the special Shakira ‘Artist Spotlight’ t-shirt and bracelet, ensuring a “She Wolf” isn’t the only thing in every Shakira fan’s closet.
A-Ha announce UK Farewell Tour dates
Multi-million selling Norwegian trio A-Ha have announced that they will perform together for the very last time in the UK on their Farewell Tour in November.
Poland says ‘happy birthday Chopin’
A whole host of special birthday concerts will take place in the Polish capital from this week, in the first of three events that will dominate Chopin Year.
Calling all talented musicians
Leamington Live, an exciting new two day event celebrating style, arts and culture within the town requires a number of local talented musicians to perform. Taking place on the 1 & 2 May, this unique event will feature a wide range of events and activities within the town centre.
Elvis returns to Prestwick fifty years on!
On March 3, 1960, at about 7.30pm, twenty-five year old Elvis flew into what was then a US Air Force base at Prestwick on a brief re-fuelling stop. En route from Germany to the USA, Sergeant Presley was on his way home after two years’ military service.
Alex James amongst Sony Radio Academy Awards judges
Alex James and Ken Livingstone will be amongst the 135 judges evaluating entries for the 28th Sony Radio Academy Awards.