Following the announcement of the 20th Anniversary celebrations of their acclaimed debut album ‘Hopes and Fears’, Keane have unveiled a very special, unreleased single ‘Love Actually’ to coincide with the re-release of the classic British film. Listen to ‘Love Actually’ HERE.

Originally written for 2003 Christmas romantic comedy Love Actually, the band have finally recorded a version 20 years after its inception. Produced by the band and led by Tom Chaplin’s undeniable vocal, the beautifully poignant single comes alongside a stunning lyric video cutting some of the film’s memorable scenes. 

“In 2002 we were an unsigned band; and our friend and manager Adam was working for the producer of Love Actually,” Tim Rice-Oxley said. “While they were making the film, Adam suggested we should quickly write a song and he’d see if he could get it into Richard Curtis’ hands…and maybe we could sneak onto the soundtrack and get our big break! Needless to say it didn’t turn out that way, but Richard always very graciously said he loved the song and wished he’d put it in the film. We all loved the song too, but having called it ‘Love Actually’, it was very hard to do anything with it! In fact, for 20 years whenever I’ve played a new demo to my mum, her response has usually been “Hmm…when are you going to record ‘Love Actually’?” Well, the film Love Actually is 20 years old now, which at last gives us a perfect reason to record our song properly.”

“Everyone makes mistakes – even if they’re understandable ones. When I first listened to ‘Love Actually’ by this totally unknown combo called Keane, I thought it was beautiful. I tried really hard to put it in the film – but in the end it was a little melancholy and, dare I say, a bit DEEP for the film I’d made,” the film’s writer and director Richard Curtis said. “Of course, I realised what a dreadful mistake that had been when 6 months later ‘Hopes & Fears’ was Number 1 in the charts. It is SO wonderful that the song is now being released for everyone to hear. I’ve listened to it a lot over the years and love it even more now than I did then. And this time, myself and my son Spike have made a little edit of the whole film to go with the song. I think I actually prefer that 3 minute version of “Love Actually” to the long, chaotic film that’s been doing the rounds now for 20 years.”

Alongside the single STUDIOCANAL and UNIVERSAL PICTURES are celebrating the 20th anniversary of Working Title’s beloved holiday classic with a dazzling new 4K restoration of the film. This will be released theatrically in select global markets and on home entertainment.

Keane release a special remastered version of ‘Hopes and Fears’, undoubtedly one of the best debut albums ever, on May 10th 2024 exactly 20 years after its initial release. On the same day, the band play London’s 02 Arena as part of a world tour that kicks off April 1st in Mexico City before reaching Europe and the UK. Their US tour in September includes prestigious dates at LA’s Greek Theatre, Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium and New York City’s Radio City Music Hall.

‘Hopes and Fears’ was a landmark album for Keane and has set all kinds of records in the process. It’s one of the best selling albums in UK chart history having sold over 2.5 million in the UK in its first year, and a million in the USA propelled by their absolutely classic song ‘Somewhere Only We Know’. ‘Hopes and Fears’ is 9x platinum in the UK, a remarkable achievement. The album has sold over 10 million copies worldwide.

Keane play the following UK & Irish dates: Support comes from The Lathums across the UK and The Sherlocks in Dublin and mainland Europe. Tickets on general sale September 15th HERE.

May

Fri 3rd LEEDS, First Direct Arena
Sat 4th BIRMINGHAM, Utilita Arena

Sun 5th MANCHESTER, Co-Op Live

Tue 7th BOURNEMOUTH, BIC Sold-Out

Wed 8th CARDIFF, Utilita Arena Sold-Out

Fri 10th LONDON, The O2 Sold-Out

Sat 11th LONDON, The O2 New Date Added

Mon 13th DUBLIN 3Arena

https://www.keanemusic.com/

The Corrs today release their stunning cover of Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Songbird’ (listen here) – taken from Best Of The Corrs – newly reissued in expanded form for the first time on vinyl – out tomorrow, December 1st in a stunning limited edition 2LP gold vinyl format and expanded 2 CD collection.

The track arrives on the first anniversary of the passing of Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie. As well as Songbird, the band have also recorded beautiful new versions of the classic songs ‘Little Lies’(out now) and Everywhere – produced and recorded by Guy Chambers. A two-track 7” single of Little Lies/Songbird was released on very limited D2C on October 27th.

Originally released in 2001, Best Of The Corrs is a 21-track double platinum hits collection covering The Corrs’ hugely successful first three studio albums Forgiven Not Forgotten, Talk On Corners and In Blue, including hits such as Breathless, Runaway, What Can I Do, Radio, Dreams and more.
 

The Corrs are a family affair, Andrea (lead vocals, piano), Sharon (violin, piano, vocals), Caroline (drums, piano, vocals) and Jim (guitar, piano, vocals) who have sold over 40 million albums worldwide since their 1995 debut album Forgiven Not Forgotten crashed into the charts and stole our hearts. An enchanting mix of traditional Celtic music with a pop rock twist, The Corrs have written some of the biggest songs of the last three decades.

They have enjoyed a career that has also seen Platinum records, BRIT Awards, Grammy and Ivor Novello nominations, the honour of being the only band to be asked to perform at Nelson Mandela’s 85th birthday, and more recently, the Queen’s Jubilee in 2002.
 

Their last album, 2017’s Jupiter Calling, was The Corrs’ seventh and most distinguished album – recorded with legendary producer T. Bone Burnett at London’s RAK Studios.

In 2022, Talk On Corners, The Corrs’ record-breaking second album turned 25! The UK charts it’s the fourth biggest record of the 1990s, and in 2016 was still listed as the 28th biggest selling album of all time. Its success – returning to Number 1 six times – brought their 1995 debut Forgiven, Not Forgotten up to Number 2, making them the rare band to achieve that feat. It was influential too, with Ed Sheeran citing the band’s 90s success as the inspiration behind his hit single Galway Girl.

The Corrs have just come off the road, after a rapturous 12-date tour of southeast Asia, Australia & New Zealand, that kicked off October 18th in Jakarta.

‘Best Of The Corrs’ Tracklist

1. Would You Be Happier?
2. So Young (K Klass Remix)
3. Runaway
4. Breathless
5. Radio (Mtv Unplugged Version)
6. What Can I Do (Tin Tin Out Remix)
7. The Right Time
8.  I Never Loved You Anyway
9. Irresistible
10. Forgiven, Not Forgotten
11. Lough Erin Shore (MTV Unplugged Version)
12. Only When I Sleep
13. Love To Love You
14. All The Love In The World (Pop Remix)
15. Everybody Hurts (MTV Unplugged Live Version)
16. Give Me A Reason
17. Dreams
18. Make You Mine
19. Little Lies
20. Everywhere
21. Songbird

CD 1

1. Would You Be Happier?
2. So Young (K Klass Remix)
3. Runaway
4. Breathless
5. Radio (MTV Unplugged Version)
6. What Can I Do (Tin Tin Out Remix)
7. The Right Time
8. I Never Loved You Anyway
9. Irresistible
10. Forgiven, Not Forgotten

CD 2

1. Lough Erin Shore (MTV Unplugged Version)
2. Only When I Sleep
3. Love To Love You
4. All The Love In The World (Pop Remix)
5. Everybody Hurts (MTV Unplugged Live Version)
6. Give Me A Reason
7. Dreams
8. Make You Mine
9. Little Lies
10. Everywhere
11. Songbird

 
LP

Side A

1. Would You Be Happier?
2. So Young (K Klass Remix)
3. Runaway
4. Breathless
5. Radio (MTV Unplugged Version)

Side B

1. What Can I Do (Tin Tin Out Remix)
2. The Right Time
3. I Never Loved You Anyway
4. Irresistible
5. Forgiven, Not Forgotten

Side C

1. Lough Erin Shore (MTV Unplugged Version)
2. Only When I Sleep
3. Love To Love You
4. All The Love In The World (Pop Remix)
5. Everybody Hurts (MTV Unplugged Live Version)

Side D

1. Give Me A Reason
2. Dreams
3. Make You Mine
4. Little Lies
5. Everywhere
6. Songbird

Following a celebrated run of sold-out dates across the UK earlier this year, Alfie Boe has announced he will head back out on a UK tour in summer 2024. Alfie released his stunning new Top 10 charting album Open Arms – The Symphonic Songbook in October. 

Kicking off at the Regent in Ipswich on May 30th, Alfie will play 13 shows across the UK, culminating with a very special show at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London on Monday June 17th. General tickets go on-sale Friday December 1st at 10 am HERE.

Alfie plays the following 2024 UK tour dates:

May

Thu 30th Ipswich, Regent

June

Sat 1st Stoke-On-Trent, Regent Theatre

Sun 2nd Salford, Lowry Lyric Theatre

Tue 4th Perth, Concert Hall

Wed 5th Gateshead, The Glasshouse International Centre for Music Sage 1

Fri 6th Aylesbury, Waterside Theatre

Sat 8th Eastbourne, Congress Theatre

Mon 10th Guildford, G Live

Tue 11th Portsmouth, Guildhall

Thu 13th Cardiff, New Theatre

Fri 14th Bristol, Beacon

Sun 16th Birmingham, Symphony Hall

Mon 17th London, Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Alfie’s homage to rock, Open Arms – The Symphonic Songbook sees the tenor rework versions of rock’s finest tracks such as Bon Jovi’s ‘Livin’ On A Prayer’, Metallica’s ‘Nothing Else Matters’, Bryan Adams’ ‘Summer of ‘69, & many more, into simply spectacular symphonic masterpieces.

A decorated career that’s lasted 30 years, Alfie is one of the best-loved vocalists of his generation and a hugely successful, multi-platinum selling artist. He has triumphed on theatre stages and in concert halls around the world and has two recent UK #1 albums under his belt for albums ‘Together’ and ‘Together Again’, made with his great friend Michael Ball. The duo also won two Classic BRIT Awards earlier this year for ‘Best Album’ and ‘Group of the Year’.

His exceptional voice has made him Britain’s most popular and biggest-selling tenor. The Tony Award winner has conquered the world’s greatest opera stages and arenas and led the cast of Les Misérables. He stole the show at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace, and performed at the Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations at Windsor Castle. 

Alfie is an artist who has effortlessly broken boundaries via his love of music – and with this brand new record, he continues to do so. 

https://alfie-boe.com/

After a week of teasing, Scotland’s all-conquering 4-piece are back. The Snuts present Millennials: a sharp, snarling 10-track run of firecrackers, out February 23rd, 2024 on the band’s newly set up label Happy Artist Records – via The Orchard – as they make a break away from their previous label home.

Fans were given an exclusive listen to new track ‘NPC’ via the band’s Discord channel last week, and today sees the release of disco-pop masterclass ‘Deep Diving’. “’Deep Diving’ is a raw exploration of our mortality, the ticking clock of our lives and the consequences of being caught in the maze of one’s own mind,” lead singer Jack Cochrane said of the track  – listen HERE.

The band sprung from the traps in May with the album’s opening track ‘Gloria’, which was soon followed by sun drenched anthem ‘Dreams’, as well as an extensive global touring schedule. Playing headline runs in Europe, America, Japan, Australia, the band also headlined their biggest ever Scottish shows at Glasgow’s SWG3 (twice), and a main stage slot at Reading & Leeds Festival.

From start to finish, top to bottom, Millennials has been made entirely to The Snuts’ script. The result: a tight, taut, fat-free masterclass in songwriting and production, with 10 tracks clocking in just shy of half-an-hour. Also look out for ‘Millionaires’, an epic anthem with stadium scale, as well as ‘Circles’, the last track on the album and a fittingly epic closer to everything the band wanted to achieve with Millennials.

Frontman Jack Cochrane took the studio lead in collaboration with the band’s live MD Scott Anderson. Tracks were written on the run as The Snuts toured the world in support of their previous Top 3 album Burn The Empire, recorded on the fly in tour buses, dressing rooms, hotel rooms and a 300-quid-a-week studio in the Scottish Highlands.

“Leading into this new record, the original idea was: are there any songs we’ve forgotten to write?” says Cochrane. “Are there any ideas and feelings we can dip back into from when we weren’t living in this music world? That’s where we, as millennials, came up with the concept. Tapping into the emotions that we maybe hadn’t processed into music. Those big boiling points in your life. The first time you’re falling in love. First time your heart is broken. Those pivotal moments. On the last record there was a bit more nuance. With this one, we wanted to see how it would feel if we went more direct on the songs and to connect as easily as possible. I don’t think we’re living in an age now where people want to spend time taking something apart. We want people to feel it the first time they hear it.”

Another busy touring schedule is on the horizon too. With a full UK and worldwide headline tour to be announced soon, the band will take to the States for a full US tour in March, before topping the bill at Liverpool’s Sound City Festival in May. There will also be two very special album launch shows at the Glasgow Barrowlands on February 27th and 28th. Full list of dates HERE.

The Snuts have a chart-topping and top 3 albums under their belts, songs that attack subjects affecting the youth of today, and an arsenal of adoring fans up and down the country. As these four lads from Whitburn, West Lothian vowed four years ago, The Snuts wanted to be risky. And with Millennials, the millennial men of The Snuts have followed through on that promise.

On their third album they’ve followed up, changed up and – fully, wholeheartedly, joyfully – revved up.

UK LIVE DATES

February

Tue 27th           Glasgow, Barrowland Ballroom

Wed 28th         Glasgow, Barrowland Ballroom

May

Sat 4th             Liverpool, Soundcity Festival

July

Fri 12th             Glasgow, TRNSMT Festival

Millennials Tracklisting

1. Gloria
2. Millionaires
3. Yoyo
4. NPC
5. Butterside Down
6. Novastar
7. Dreams
8. Wunderkid
9. Deep Diving
10. Circles

The Snuts are Jack Cochrane, Callum ‘29’ Wilson, Joe McGillveray
and Jordan ‘Joko’ Mackay.

Following a celebrated run of sold-out dates across the UK earlier this year, Alfie Boe has announced he will head back out on a UK tour in summer 2024. Alfie released his stunning new Top 10 charting album Open Arms – The Symphonic Songbook in October.

Kicking off at the Regent in Ipswich on May 30th, Alfie will play 13 shows across the UK, culminating with a very special show at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London on Monday June 17th. General tickets go on-sale Friday December 1st at 10 am HERE.

Alfie plays the following 2024 UK tour dates:

May

Thu 30th         Ipswich, Regent

June

Sat 1st             Stoke-On-Trent, Regent Theatre

Sun 2nd          Salford, Lowry Lyric Theatre

Tue 4th           Perth, Concert Hall

Wed 5th         Gateshead, The Glasshouse International Centre for Music Sage 1

Fri 6th              Aylesbury, Waterside Theatre

Sat 8th            Eastbourne, Congress Theatre

Mon 10th       Guildford, G Live

Tue 11th         Portsmouth, Guildhall

Thu 13th         Cardiff, New Theatre

Fri 14th            Bristol, Beacon

Sun 16th         Birmingham, Symphony Hall

Mon 17th       London, Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Alfie’s homage to rock, Open Arms – The Symphonic Songbook sees the tenor rework versions of rock’s finest tracks such as Bon Jovi’s ‘Livin’ On A Prayer’, Metallica’s ‘Nothing Else Matters’, Bryan Adams’ ‘Summer of ‘69, & many more, into simply spectacular symphonic masterpieces.

A decorated career that’s lasted 30 years, Alfie is one of the best-loved vocalists of his generation and a hugely successful, multi-platinum selling artist. He has triumphed on theatre stages and in concert halls around the world and has two recent UK #1 albums under his belt for albums ‘Together’ and ‘Together Again’, made with his great friend Michael Ball. The duo also won two Classic BRIT Awards earlier this year for ‘Best Album’ and ‘Group of the Year’.

His exceptional voice has made him Britain’s most popular and biggest-selling tenor. The Tony Award winner has conquered the world’s greatest opera stages and arenas and led the cast of Les Misérables. He stole the show at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace, and performed at the Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations at Windsor Castle.

Alfie is an artist who has effortlessly broken boundaries via his love of music – and with this brand new record, he continues to do so.

Last week, The Hives wrapped their SOLD OUT North American tour and are currently on tour in LATAM, breaking ground as the first Western band to perform in Venezuela in over 10 years. Today, the group announces The Hives Franchise, a call to fan cover bands around the world to throw their own Hives shows. Fans can sign up for more information here.

The band says,

“THE HIVES FRANCHISE NEEDS YOU

We have arrived at a point where The Hives can no longer keep up with public demand for concerts.

This is where you come in.

Help us create a world where

The Hives are playing in every city, all the time. Let’s make business together and rock’n’roll.

Sign up now and register your interest.

Many rewards wait in store.

We have spoken”

WATCH THE BAND PERFORM “EXPLOSIVE” (NYT) TRACK “BOGUS OPERANDI” ON JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! HERE 

​​In the twenty-five years since The Hives exploded around the world, they have sold out stadiums and shared stages with everyone from AC/DC to The Rolling Stones. SPIN calls The Hives “the best live band on the planet” and Howlin’ Pelle “the greatest frontman in rock,” and the BBC dubbed the band “a force of nature.” Rolling Stone named Veni Vidi Vicious one of the Top 100 Albums of the decade and “Hate To Say I Told You So” earned a spot on Pitchfork’s Top 500 Songs of the 2000’s. They have sold millions of albums world-wide with multiple RIAA Gold-certifications. In the time since Lex Hives, the band has released 2019’s double A-side “I’m Alive”/“Good Samaritan” as well as a live album via Third Man Records, and embarked on a series of global tours. The Death Of Randy Fitzsimmons marks a true renaissance.

The Hives 2023 Tour Dates:

November

Sun 25 Lima, Peru, Indie Rock Fest, Arena1

Tue 27 Santiago, Columbia,  Teatro Caupolicán

Wed 29 Buenos Aires, Argentina,  Teatro Vorterix SOLD OUT

Thu 30 Buenos Aires, Argentina, Teatro Vorterix

December

Sat 2 São Paulo, Brazil, Primavera Sound

Tue 5 Quito, Ecuador,  Soundgarden

Thu 7 Caracas, Venezuela, Concha Acústica de Bello Monte

The Hives 2024 Tour Dates:

March 

Wed 27th Leeds, Leeds Academy SOLD OUT

Thu 28th Newcastle, City Hall

Fri 29th Nottingham, Rock City SOLD OUT

Sat 30th Wolverhampton, The Halls

April 

Mon 1st Glasgow, Barrowland SOLD OUT

Tue 2nd Bristol, Academy SOLD OUT

Wed 3rd Brighton, Brighton Dome SOLD OUT

Fri 5th Cardiff, Great Hall SOLD OUT

Sat 6th Manchester, Academy SOLD OUT

Mon 8th Dublin, Olympia SOLD OUT

Wed 10th Norwich, UEA SOLD OUT

Sat 13th London, Eventim Apollo

June

Wed 19 Arnhem, Netherlands,  GelreDome#

July

Fri 19 New York, Ny, Citi Field*

Sun 21 Boston, Ma, Fenway Park* SOLD OUT

Tue 23 Hershey, PA, Hersheypark Stadium* SOLD OUT

August

Wed 7 San Diego, CA, Petco Park*

Fri 9 Los Angeles, CA, BMO Stadium*

*supporting Foo Fighters

#supporting Green Day

The Hives on the web:

Website: https://www.thehives.com

YouTube: www.YouTube.com/TheHivesTv

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehives/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hives/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHives

Spotify: http://bit.ly/HivesSpotify

Apple: http://bit.ly/HivesAppleMusic

Tidal: http://bit.ly/HivesTidal

Forget the hurt, it’s been 35 years of pure joy for Lightning Seeds, one of the country’s best loved bands. And to celebrate, they have announced a massive 17 date UK tour and a lovingly put together 20 track greatest hits album ‘Tomorrow’s Here Today: 35 Years of Lightning Seeds’, out October 4th 2024. 

Lightning Seeds 35th Anniversary tour kicks off November 8th ,2024 in Sheffield and finishes December 14th, 2024 in Wolverhampton. Tickets go on sale Friday November 24th at 10am HERE. 

It’s an absolute masterclass in modern pop songwriting from Ian Broudie. Kicking off with their classic debut single ‘Pure’, this really is a greatest hits disc worthy of the title from a band who have sold over 8 million albums. Across 20 tracks the LP features Lightning Seeds favourites including ‘The Life Of Riley’, ‘Change’, ‘Lucky You’, ‘Sense’, ‘All I Want’, ‘Sugar Coated Iceberg’, ‘You Showed Me’, ‘Emily Smiles’, ‘3 Lions’ and more.

Ian Broudie said: “Wow, I can’t believe it’s been 35 years! Our first single ‘Pure’ really opened the door to a life’s worth of songs, shows and recordings. I owe everything to ‘Pure’ and I’m really looking forward to celebrating the 35th anniversary of its release with ‘Tomorrow’s Here Today: 35 Years of Lightning Seeds’ greatest hits album and tour in 2024.”

Lightning Seeds play the following dates:

November 2024

Fri 8th ​Sheffield, Leadmill

Sat 9th ​Norwich, Waterfront

Thu 14th​ Nottingham, Rock City

Fri 15th   Cardiff, Tramshed

Thu 21st​ Bristol, O2 Academy

Fri 22nd​ Oxford, O2 Academy

Sat 23rd Bexhill, De La Warr Pavilion 

Thu 28th​ Newcastle, Boiler Shop

Fri 29th​ Glasgow, Garage

Sat 30th​ Dublin, Academy

December

Sun 1st  Belfast, Limelight

Thu 5th​ Manchester, Albert Hall

Fri 6th Leeds, Beckett Students’ Union

Sat 7th​ Liverpool, Olympia

Thu 12th​ Cambridge, Junction

Fri 13th London, O2 Forum Kentish Town

Sat 14th Wolverhampton, The Wulfrun at The Halls

Available on CD, LP and digitally, fans can pre-order any format of ‘Tomorrow’s Here Today: 35 Years of Lightning Seeds’ from Lightning Seeds’ official store before 3pm GMT Tuesday 21st November to receive early access to the Lightning Seeds 2024 UK and Ireland Tour HERE.

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After introducing the world to her captivating sound earlier this year, pop’s new starlet NADINE returns with new single ‘Silver Lining’. The track comes as NADINE drops her debut solo EP HERSTORY on Ivy Records via Virgin Music Group’s global distribution. 

An uplifting slice of euphoric pop, ‘Silver Lining’ offers a powerful reminder of the light at the end of the tunnel. “‘Silver Lining’ is about a time in my life where I was facing homelessness, in an abusive relationship and was just in such a scary place mentally,” Nadine says of the track. “I was quite easily manipulated, some might say I was naïve, but I’ve never seen it as naïve, I see it as I always saw light, I hadn’t quite met the darkness yet! I believed in dreams coming true, in real love, in the fantasy and I still do, but maybe not quite as innocently as I did before. It’s really a little message of love to my younger self to keep that optimism, that hope, that love and to grip tightly to all of that good stuff, because although the dark is real and so is the light.” Listen to ‘Silver Lining’ HERE.

HERSTORY is NADINE laying herself bare and finding her truth through healing. A sum greater than its individual parts, the 5 track EP is an honest look into her journey. “I feel the name speaks for itself really. It’s a story about experiences I’ve faced in the past,” NADINE said of the EP. “It’s about the truth and acceptance of suffering and finding the beauty in it. I’ve used my voice and heart to express some of my story in the music, which is the most healing thing I could ever have done.”

Born in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, NADINE formed a passion for music at a young age through her parents’ record collections. Growing up on a steady diet of Garage, Reggae, Soul, R&B and Pop, it was when she discovered Destiny’s Child that her true obsession began. Performing came natural as well, singing for her family on their karaoke machine aged five, NADINE went onto form UK girl group M.O in 2012, touring the UK with Little Mix and releasing multiple platinum selling singles before disbanding in 2018. 

Now into 2023 and with support from the likes of Radio 1, KISS, 1883 Magazine and well over a million views across her live cuts on TikTok, NADINE is an undeniably exciting talent and one to keep a close eye on.

INSTAGRAM // TIKTOK

Following a triumphant, stand out performance on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury this year, Texas have added a massive date at The O2 in London on Thursday September 5th 2024. The show comes as part of their already announced 2024 arena tour, which sees the band play eight dates across the UK, including two hometown shows at The Hydro in Glasgow.

“This will be the first time we play The O2,” Sharleen Spiteri said of the date. “We’re all incredibly excited and it’s definitely going to be a night to remember.”

Known for their enthralling, high-energy shows, the run will see the band play a set of classic hits from their recently released The Very Best Of 1989 – 2023. Support across the dates come from KT Tunstall. Pre-sale tickets for the band’s date at The O2 go on-sale Wednesday 22nd November at 10:00am GMT, with general sale Friday 24th November at 10:00am GMT HERE.

Texas will play the following UK dates:

September 2024

Thu 5th LONDON, The O2

Fri 6th LEEDS, First Direct Arena

Sat 7th LIVERPOOL, M&S Bank Arena

Tue 10th BOURNEMOUTH, International Centre

Wed 11th CARDIFF, Utilita Arena Cardiff

Fri 13th BIRMINGHAM, Utilita Arena Birmingham

Sat 14th GLASGOW, OVO Hydro SOLD-OUT

Sun 15th GLASGOW, OVO Hydro

34 years since they recorded ‘I Don’t Want A Lover’, then watched, gobsmacked, as it reached Number Eight in the charts, Texas, one of the UK’s most loved bands, have gone on to produce ten studio albums, selling over 40 million records worldwide. The band celebrate their continued legacy with a special 2LP & 2CD compilation The Very Best Of 1989 – 2023 – out now on [PIAS] Recordings.

https://www.texas.uk.com/

“I had a vision of you

And just like that

I was left to live without it…”

They played the song together on Saturday Night Live last month, and now they’re each releasing their own versions: Today Foo Fighters proudly announce the Friday, November 17 digital release of a double A-side single featuring a reinterpretation of ‘The Glass’ by H.E.R. alongside the original version from the band’s universally acclaimed But Here We Are.

H.E.R.’s newly recorded solo version of ‘The Glass’ is nothing short of a revelation—a stunning and singular vocal/guitar performance that wrings new sonic and emotional dimensions from the original.

Foo Fighters’ ‘The Glass’ is taken from their 11th album, But Here We Are—released June 2 via Roswell Records/RCA Records and recently nominated for three GRAMMY Awards (Best Rock Album, Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance). Like BHWA staples ‘Rescued,’ ‘Under You’ and ‘The Teacher,’ ‘The Glass’ has quickly become a new highlight of the Foo Fighters’ live juggernaut — which  shows no signs of slowing, with a November 18 Austin City Limits TV appearance and a sold out Australia/New Zealand stadium tour on the immediate horizon, as well as stadium dates and festival headlines across the US, UK and Europe going well into 2024.

Pre-save Foo Fighters & H.E.R.: ‘The Glass’ here — available to stream and download this Friday, November 17 — or pre-order the limited edition 7-inch vinyl single out December 29 at your favourite independent record store and here

Wessex Grove, Gavin Kalin Productions and Playful Productions are delighted to announce the World Premiere of John Cassavetes’ OPENING NIGHT, a new musical with book by Ivo van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright.

Directed and conceived by Ivo van Hove and starring Sheridan Smith as Myrtle, it will play a strictly limited season at the Gielgud Theatre in London’s West End from 6 March to 27 July 2024. Further casting to be announced soon.

Tickets go on sale are on-sale now at OpeningNightMusical.com

Based on John Cassavetes’ legendary film, OPENING NIGHT follows a theatre company’s preparations to stage a major new play on Broadway. But drama ignites behind the scenes when their leading lady is rocked by tragedy, and her personal turmoil forces everybody to deliver the performance of their lives.

Rufus Wainwright said “For me John Cassavetes’s movie Opening Night has long been a shining beacon representing both excellence in cinema and the might of live theatre. An intense marriage of film and stage it is about a very personal mental and creative survival that I think we can all relate to on a very deep human level. I’ve been waiting for ages to write my first musical and with this fantastic story plus the incomparable Sheridan Smith, not to mention the incredible Ivo van Hove, I don’t think I could have aimed any higher”.

Sheridan Smith said “The chance to work with the musical genius that is Rufus Wainwright and one of the world’s greatest stage directors Ivo van Hove was a once in a life time opportunity, and quite frankly if they’d asked me to read out the back of a cereal packet I’d have been there! But, I couldn’t be more thrilled to be cast in this fantastic original musical and to play the complex and challenging character of Myrtle”.

Ivo van Hove said “After the success of A Little Life I am thrilled to return to the West End together with Wessex Grove to create a new musical. It is a dream come true to collaborate with the wonderful Rufus Wainwright, whose work I have been a fan of for so many years. We connected over our shared love of the incredible John Casavettes film Opening Night and it has long been an ambition of ours to bring a musical version to the stage. Opening Night not only gives us an insight into the trials and tribulations behind the scenes of the theatre, but it is also the heartbreaking story of a woman fighting for hope and self-determination in a world that doesn’t want to listen”.

Producers Benjamin Lowy and Emily Vaughan-Barratt said today, “Deep in the early lockdowns of 2020, just after forming our company, we zoomed with Ivo and Rufus about turning Opening Night into a musical. It was a thrilling idea they had, and that conversation turned into the first commission Wessex Grove made. Rufus has written the most extraordinary original music and it is a joy for us to be reuniting with Ivo after the success of A Little Life earlier this year. Opening Night is a show about making theatre in all it’s forms; the heartbreaks, the turmoil, and the pure joy of it. We couldn’t be luckier to have one of our great theatrical stars, Sheridan Smith, leading the cast of this new musical”.

OPENING NIGHT has a Book by Ivo van Hove with Music and Lyrics by Rufus Wainwright. It is Directed and conceived by Ivo van Hove, has Set, Lighting and Video Design by Jan Versweyveld, Costume Design by An D’Huys and Sound Design by Tom Gibbons and Alex Twiselton. Orchestrations are by Rufus Wainwright, with Musical Supervision and Musical Direction by Nigel Lilley. Movement and Choreography is by Polly Bennett, Casting by Julia Horan CDG and the Associate Director is Daniel Raggett.

LISTINGS

6 MARCH – 27 JULY 2024

OPENING NIGHT

Gielgud Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 6AR

OpeningNightMusical.com

Facebook/Instagram: @openingnightmusical

Twitter: @openingnightuk

Following news of his stunning new album The Light Fantastic and five intimate dates for February 2024 earlier this month, John Bramwell has announced an additional twenty three UK and Ireland headline dates for spring/summer 2024.

Anyone who has heard John’s work with seminal Manchester band I Am Kloot, will be cheered by the news of this impending release. Nominated for a Mercury Prize in 2010 for their acclaimed Sky At Night album, I Am Kloot never quite received the widespread success their music deserved.

This new album is a masterclass in emotionally charged and melodically driven tunes for the adventurous. All 12 tracks were written by John except for ‘Nobody Left But You’ which he co-wrote with album producer Dave Fidler.

“After both my Mum and Dad died, I started writing these songs to cheer myself up,” John admits with typical candour. “The themes are taken from my dreams at the time. Wake up and take whatever impression I had from what I could remember of my dream and write that.”

Despite the sentiment, the songs are surprisingly uplifting. And will no doubt be exceptional live.

Kicking off with three dates at London’s St Pancras Old Church in February, John Bramwell will play the following shows next year. Tickets are on sale now.

John Bramwell & The Full Harmonic Convergence

February 2024

Wed 21st        London, St. Pancras Old Church

Thu 22nd        London, St. Pancras Old Church               SOLD OUT

Fri 23rd            London, St. Pancras Old Church               SOLD OUT

Sun 25th         Bristol, Folk House

Thu 29th         Manchester, Stoller Hall                               FINAL TICKETS

John Bramwell & The Full Harmonic Trio

March 2024

Thu 14th         Cardiff, Acapela Studios

Fri 15th            Ludlow, Ludlow Assembly Rooms

Thu 21st          Falmouth, The Cornish Bank

Fri 22nd           Totnes, The Barrel House Ballroom

Wed 27th       Carlisle, Old Fire Station

Thu 28th         Glasgow, Saint Luke’s

April 2024

Fri 5th              Twyford, St. Mary’s Church

Sat 6th            Corsham, Pound Arts

Thu 11th         Tunbridge Wells, The Forum

Fri 12th            Norwich, The Waterfront

Fri 19th            Oxted, United Reformed Church

Sat 20th          Aldershot, West End Centre

Thu 25th         Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury Abbey

Sat 27th          Birmingham, St. Paul’s Church

Sun 28th         Chester, St. Mary’s Creative Space

May 2024

Thu 9th           Nottingham, Metronome

Sat 11th          Dublin (EIRE), The Well

Fri 17th            Barton-upon-Humber, The Ropewalk

Fri 24th            Lancaster, Lancaster Grand

Fri 31st             Cardigan, Mwldan

June 2024

Sat 1st             Bath, Rondo Theatre

Fri 7th              Liverpool, Philharmonic Music Room

Sat 8th            Newcastle, The Cluny

Pre-Order The Light Fantastic HERE