Music
Ellie Goulding to perform at Brits Nominations Launch
UK record labels’ body, the BPI, today announced that Brits Critics’ Choice winner Ellie Goulding together with Pixie Lott and La Roux will perform at the Brits Nominations Launch at The IndigO2 on Monday 18 January.
Sony Music to re-release Whitney Houston’s debut album
On 1 March 2010 Sony Music re-release ‘Whitney Houston’ – Whitney Houston’s 1985 debut album that became one of the biggest selling albums of all time and introduced the world to the stunning young talent who became a global superstar.
Denmark to host Winter Jazz Festival
As the deep freeze sets in why not escape it all and enjoy the tunes at the Winter Jazz Festival in Denmark. This 10 day event starts on the 22nd January and runs across 50 different venues with over 200 jazz concerts, not just in Copenhagen. The whole country goes jazz crazy!
Ontario festival celebrates Elvis on his 75th birthday
On January 8th 2010, Elvis Presley, The King of Rock and Roll will be remembered by all his fans the world over on his 75th Birthday.
Wicked named best musical of the Noughties
Theatre fans have crowned Wicked the best musical of the last 10 years, in a poll by London theatre breaks website Show-and-Stay.co.uk.
Vauxhall Motors to host an enchanted evening in London
Pull up your socks and grab your knee pads, because London’s Vauxhall Skate is back, but this time with a frozen twist. After the astounding success of this summer’s event, Vauxhall Motors has teamed up with some of the UK’s best music, design, and style talents to drive some winter excitement into London for just one, very enchanted evening.
Moira Stuart to become Radio 2 newsreader
Moira Stuart is to join BBC Radio 2 to become the main newsreader on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show, which launches on Monday 11 January 2010.
Poland set for Chopin 2010
With the new year less than a week old, the Polish city of Czestochowa is getting ready for the opening concert of Chopin 2010.
Royal Mail issues Pink Floyd album cover stamps
On 7 January 2010, Pink Floyd’s ‘The Division Bell’ will be made available as a Royal Mail stamp, as part of the ‘Classic Album Covers’ stamp issue, featuring 10 classic covers.
Dirty Dancing musical to host charity gala this valentine’s
Having successfully raised over £40,000 last year for charity, the hit West End musical Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage will once again celebrate the most romantic time of the year with its fourth Valentine’s Day Charity Gala to be held on Saturday 13 February 2010 at 7:30pm (there is no performance on Sunday) in aid of Magic 105.4’s Cash for Kids charity.
Cast announced for stage adaptation of Backbeat
The producers of Backbeat, the adaptation of one of the UK’s best-loved British films, have announced that the leading roles of Stuart Sutcliffe, Astrid Kirchherr, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Pete Best have now been cast.
Fashionable favourites
As we count down the final days of the decade known as the ‘noughties', new research by smile, the internet bank from The Co-operative Bank reveals how our tastes have changed over the past ten years.
Tis the season to buy online
There's only four shopping days left until Christmas, but shopping can be too stressful for many people - research by swiftcover.com found that two out of five people have shouted or been verbally abusive due to stress whilst shopping.
New guide helps carol singers keep safe and welcome
A new guide for carol singers to keep them safe while singing from door-to-door this Christmas has been published today by Ecclesiastical Insurance as part of its campaign to keep the tradition of carol singing alive.
Ellie Goulding wins BRITs 2010 Critics’ Choice Award
UK record labels’ body, the BPI, today announced Ellie Goulding as the winner of the BRITs 2010 Critics’ Choice Award. Delphic were runners up with Marina and the Diamonds placed third from the short list.