Meat Loaf is back! Following Meat Loaf’s fantastically received North American shows this summer, he will be returning to our shores for the latest leg of his Hang Cool Tour.
After 30 years in the business, one of the world’s best performers returns to show that he’s still at the top of his game. His live performances have been thrilling crowds around the world with that unique voice and flamboyant stage presence.
Opening the tour at Wales’ Cardiff CIA on November 29th, Meat Loaf’s UK tour takes in six further dates in England…
World famous mezzo-soprano, Katherine Jenkins, brought her spectacular live show to London’s O2 Arena on March 13th this year. Touring her best selling, David Foster produced album, Believe, Katherine teamed up with legendary show producer, Kim Gavin to bring together an epic two-hour set. Captured on High Definition cameras, the show will be available to enjoy again on DVD and Blu-ray from 8th November 2010.
The lavish show, which brought together theatre, cabaret and awe inspiring acrobatics, saw Katherine at her very best. Included within the performance are dramatic renditions of Parla Piu Piano (the theme from…
Music icons Bon Jovi are releasing a career-spanning greatest hits compilation November 9th on Mercury Records.
Bon Jovi GREATEST HITS will transport listeners through the band’s worldwide monster hits of the past and offer a bridge to the future with the debut of four brand new tracks.
“Music marks milestones in all our lives,” notes frontman Jon Bon Jovi. “These songs have stood the test of…
FEATURING Jamiroquai, Chase and Status, Paolo Nutini, Mark Ronson and The Business INTL, Neil Finn + Special Guests
PERFORMING EXCLUSIVE SHOWS AT THE HMV FORUM, KENTISH TOWN, LONDON
Wednesday 20th October – Jamiroquai Thursday 21st October – Chase and Status (album launch party) Friday 22nd October – Paolo Nutini (+ special guest Tim Robbins) Saturday 23rd October – Mark Ronson & The Business INTL (+ special guests Rose Elinor Dougall and Tinashé)
PERFORMING EXCLUSIVE SHOWS AT THE JAZZ CAFÉ, CAMDEN TOWN, LONDON
Amsterdam/Berlin/London, September, 3rd 2010 – Paul Oakenfold, Armin van Buuren and Paul van Dyk have collaborated on a track called ‘Remember Love’, an homage to the 21 victims and visitors of this year's Loveparade event. All proceeds will be donated to charity.
July 24th 2010 is a date the dance scene will never forget. At the Loveparade, celebrated in Duisburg, Germany, more than 500 people were injured and 21 people were killed after panic broke out due to overcrowding in the tunnel entrance of the festival terrain. The Loveparade attracted more visitors than it could handle, resulting…
X Factor and BBC Radio 2 presenter Dermot O’Leary is launching “The Saturday Sessions” album in conjunction with his BBC Radio 2 show (Saturday’s from 3pm – 6pm)
The Saturday Sessions album, which will be released on October 4th 2010, is a collection of cover versions and rare stripped back acoustic versions from The Dermot O’Leary Show, which takes place every Saturday afternoon on BBC Radio 2. Featuring a variety of artists from Lily Allen, Massive Attack and Ellie Goulding to Katy Perry, Paolo Nutini and Florence & The Machine. All the tracks are…
Sony and Hallmark are set to release their latest instalment in the Forever Friends compilation albums. Forever Friends “A Song For You” will hit stores and will be available for download nationwide from 22 November 2010.
The already hugely successful Forever Friends brand has enjoyed massive success with their musical compilations. The previous three albums have already sold in excess of 175,000 copies, and the most recent album “Mum in a Million” topped the charts with a number 1 position for Mother’s Day 2010.
Britain’s favourite bear has grown from strength to strength…
A few years ago pop was a dirty word. It conjured up images of third-rate boy bands flinging themselves around a stage singing a bad cover song. Fast forward to 2010 and pop is everywhere, whether it’s laced with an electro, indie or rock twist, it’s ruling the charts “Everyone wants to be pop these days, which is a crazy turnaround. Everyone’s dying for it,” says music’s newest contender, 19 year-old Matt Nash, aka MYTOYBOX. MYTOYBOX was born out of a chance encounter with a synth and drum machine and the quest to create the perfect pop song. Matt’s own…
Pop band Graffiti6 are ready to unleash their debut album ‘Colours’. An album packed to the brim of soulful pop tracks, ‘Colours’ includes the summer singles ‘Annie You Save Me’ and ‘Stare Into The Sun’ - the track, which was handpicked by The Sun newspaper for their Summer TV advert campaign.
The album that has been a labour of love for vocalist Jamie Scott and producer TommyD for the last 2 years, has finally arrived.
Said Jamie Scott, “The process of making ‘Colours’ has been such a positive process for me and I’m…
The Belstaff Millford Coat as seen in the new Sherlock Holmes BBC Series is available for purchase today from Belstaff stores nationwide
Date: 11th August 2010
“Sherlock chic” has become the latest must have for every man’s wardrobe, following the success of the BBC’s new Sherlock Holmes series. Although Holmes is better known for his precise turn of phrase and uncanny powers of deduction, the fictional detective is now a fashion icon, with many male fans wanting to copy his iconic style.
23 July 2010 – Urban Golf celebrated the recent launch of their new west London venue last night with an exclusive music industry event in Kensington.
Guests at the event included singing sensation Eliza Doolittle, 22, who performed an acoustic set of her chart topping singles “Pack Up” and “Skinny Genes”. Eliza, who is currently number 3 in the album charts and number 8 on the singles chart played to a host of key music industry figure heads and selected media at the event. Other guests included golfer and Mission Impossible II star Dougray Scott, new…
DIDDY-DIRTY MONEY & SKEPTA COLLABORATE TO MAKE FIRST OFFICIAL GRIME REMIX COMMISSIONED BY AN AMERICAN ARTIST!
"'UK grime king' Skepta setting off a smorgasbord of sonic explosions, tightening the whole thing up and making it sound a lot darker and more thrilling." – Guardian.co.uk
"TUNE OF THE YEAR" – GrimeDaily.com
"Much of musings last night on twitter were that Diddy‘s collaboration with Skepta on an authentic-sounding grime track could possibly be genre defining in regards to mainstream perception, and will at very least be a moment in grime history." Soulculture.co.uk …
Stare Into The Sun as featured on TV released September 20th, taken from their debut album, Colours, released September 27th
“I don’t think anything else really sounds like that out there.” Radio 1’s Fearne Cotton These are funky pop melodies, exuberantly painted in the brightest, brashest colours.” - Metro
Graffiti6, the band that makes the sunshine look dull, are set to release their 2nd power pop song of the summer, the gushingly gorgeous ‘Stare Into The Sun’.
Debut Single, Already Gone, out 25th October on BPM Entertainment
The Kixx want to be known as a pop band. But there’s a lot more to them than most pop bands. The Kixx don’t do dance routines or sit on stools. They’re way too busy causing chaos by playing their music for real. And it really is their music – all ten tracks on their debut (as yet untitled) album were written by the band. That’s the same four, good-looking lads from Reading – now aged between 18 and 20 – who have been writing songs and…
ON OCTOBER 30TH 2010, LONDON’S INDIGO2 WILL HOST A SNOOKER REVOLUTION WHEN THE WORLD’S TOP PLAYERS GO HEAD TO HEAD IN THE GLOBAL LAUNCH OF THE EAGERLY ANTICIPATED POWER SNOOKER.
Power Snooker is an innovative and explosive re-working of the traditional game and an exciting and interactive experience for both the live and television audience. It is high impact and fast moving snooker in an exciting format never seen before.
The Power Snooker phenomenon has been created by Rod Gunner, together with Ed Simons, it has been fully endorsed and sanctioned by Barry Hearn’s…
Ronnie’s Brit jazz radio on 96.3FM will transmit from the legendary club From 30 July to 14 August
Following the huge sell-out success of the inaugural Ronnie Scott’s Brit Jazz Festival last year, the legendary jazz club are launching their very own jazz radio station in support of the Brit Jazz Festival 2010.
Broadcasting on 96.3 FM in central London and online at http://www.ronniescotts.co.uk everyday from 30 July to 14 August 2010, Ronnie Scott’s Brit Jazz Radio will feature guest presenters, live recordings, and highlights from the festival.
Sirens: Katherine Monaco, Karina Chambers, Lea Reynolds have just returned from Copenhagen and New York where they have recorded their third studio album, SIRENS: 3, the follow up to 2008' s acclaimed Say Goodbye To L.A. L.A. Land.
The first single STILETTOS was recorded in Copenhagen earlier this Summer with producers DeeKay (P Diddy, Lil Wayne, JLS, Sugababes). The fiery synth-charged number oozes with confidence and comes with remixes courtesy of Almighty, Jerome Isma-Ae, Ad Brown, DJQ and Chocolate Doll.
Bunmi Koko was nominated and won the ‘Emerging Designer of The Year 2010- International’ at the prestigious Africa Fashion Awards in Johannesburg, South Africa and were thrilled when it was announced that they had won!
CONGRATULATIONS TO BON JOVI! 72 different songs during O2 residency Performed to over 189,000 fans
8th July 2010
Congratulations to Bon Jovi for meeting and surpassing their impressive goal of playing over 70 different songs during their O2 residency!
During the 12 show stint at London's famous O2 arena, Bon Jovi performed 72 different songs, with selections ranging from tracks off of their first self-titled album, "Bon Jovi," released in 1984, to tracks from their latest album, "The Circle," release in 2009. The vast variety of songs made…
From performing for David Cameron and for The Queen - Platinum Selling recording artists The Canadian Tenors make their mark on British Shores
It was only a week, but what a week it was for the The Canadian Tenors:
• They performed at London’s Union Chapel where they are welcomed by a line up out front and a standing ovation from a cheering crowd; special Guest award-winning Soprano Hayley Westenra joins them for their debut London concert
• They headlined the Canada Day Celebrations at London’s Trafalgar Square for a…
Nordoff Robbins today announced that guitar rock legend Slash will receive Hard Rock Ambassador of Rock Award at this year’s annual O2 Silver Clef Awards at The Hilton, Park Lane. Slash will be presented the award by friend and fellow rocker Ronnie Wood. American R&B singer-songwriter Kelis will pick up the Raymond Weil International Award at this year’s awards. This year’s 35th awards luncheon, which has become a key event in the music calendar, is held to raise money for Nordoff Robbins and will be hosted by Sharon Osbourne. It will take place on Friday 2nd July and will be…
“I'm feeling like Malcolm in that march / Or Obama on the stand / Muhammad in the ring / That power’s in my hand…” (Scorcher “It’s My Time” 2010)
2010 is Scorcher’s time and he’s ready to step up to the challenge.
Having just been snapped up by Geffen / Universal, the North-London MC and entrepreneur is now ready to launch his latest lyrical assault on the UK with the release of his brand new single, ‘It’s My Time’ on September 5th.
UK tour - July 2010 Monday 19th July – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire Tuesday 20th July – O2 Academy Bristol Wednesday 21st July – O2 Academy Oxford Friday 23rd July – O2 Academy Leeds Saturday 24th July – O2 Academy Liverpool Monday 26th July – O2 ABC Glasgow
Tickets: 0844 477 2000 (24hr) or ticketweb.co.uk
On Sale Friday 4th June @ 9am All regional dates £25.00 adv, London £27.50 adv
Wednesday 2nd June 2010; Public Image Ltd have announced a 6 date UK tour…
GLEE ACTOR MATTHEW MORRISON WEARS BELSTAFF JACKET TO BON JOVI ‘S LONDON CONCERT AND AFTER-PARTY FASHION SHOW
During his London visit to work on his album and to promote US TV sensation GLEE, actor Matthew Morrison took time out from his busy schedule yesterday to shop for a Belstaff jacket at their London’s flagship store in Mayfair.
Opting to wear his new ‘Six Days Blousonʼ jacket to the Bon Jovi concert at the 02 last night, Matthew is the latest Hollywood star to become a fan of the fashion brand; other Belstaff fans include…
In 2007, Bon Jovi opened the O2 Arena in London, now the world’s most popular venue.
On returning to begin a 12-date residency today, the band marked the occasion with a very special event. They took to the O2 roof for a unique performance that was beamed live into Peninsular Square’s High Definition Screen for fans in front of the venue.
Nordoff Robbins are excited to announce that legendary singer Tony Bennett will receive the Sony Ericsson Lifetime Achievement Award to coincide with his 60th anniversary as a recording artist at this year’s annual star-studded O2 Silver Clef Awards at The Hilton, Park Lane. This year’s 35th awards luncheon, held to raise money for Nordoff Robbins, will be hosted by Sharon Osbourne. It will take place on Friday 2nd July and will be attended by guests including some of the music industry’s highest fliers, most prolific characters, artists, celebrities and supporters of Nordoff Robbins. …
Rock Royalty Stephanie Rose & Natt Weller Walk The Catwalk With Spanish Model Elen Rivas At Unveiling Of LA's Hottest New Clothing Range
London, 24th June 2010 – Last night saw the British launch of new fashion label White Trash Beautiful created by designer Nikki Lund and Bon Jovi’s Richie Sambora. Their Autumn/ Winter 2010 collection was unveiled at the Indig02 with a fashion show and after party that followed the Bon Jovi concert at the 02.
It was a family affair as the whole Bon Jovi camp and their families came to show…
Grammy® nominated remixer, producer, songwriter and label owner, Andy Chatterley is proud to announce that his track Aphrodite has been chosen as the title track to Kylie Minogue’s new album.
Co-written by Andy and fellow Jersey-born Nerina Pallot, this song was chosen as the title track on the album as it sums up the mood of the album both musically and lyrically.
As Andy says: “It is amazing that she titled the album after one of our songs. Nerina suggested it to Kylie . We were having a lot of fun and I guess…
UK soulstress debut LP ‘Box Of Secrets’ released on August 30th 2010 Lead single: ‘Box Of Secrets’ ft. Mz Bratt released August 16th 2010
Sassy North-Londoner Zarif is bringing something new to the summer, with the release of her lead single and album by the same name, ‘Box of Secrets’.
Formerly signed to RCA, after collaborations with the likes of Groove Armada, Danny Byrd, Breakage and The Nextmen, the talented singer/songwriter is playing by her own rules having set up her own ‘Bright Pink Records’ label. Zarif is now set to challenge…
Fashion label Bunmi Koko has appointed entertainment PR specialists The Outside Organisation, to assist with the launch and ongoing campaign for the ‘Geisha’s Reform’ and ‘Matriarchy’ collection following the creative director, Bunmi Olaye’s, graduation from The University of East London.
Some of the pieces from the Matriarchy collection will be showcased in London at Earl’s Court this Sunday 6th of June, 2010 at Graduate Fashion Week. The full collection will be unveiled at the second annual Africa Fashion Week in South Africa, during the World Cup. The glittery event hosted by Africa Fashion International is set…
Over the past 10 years, New Zealand born soprano Hayley Westenra has taken the classical world by storm. Dominating album charts throughout the world, touring internationally, becoming UNICEF’s youngest ever Ambassador when she was only 17 years of age, Westenra has become a hugely popular figure around the world with her accessible yet challenging delivery of a huge range of repertoire.
With her debut album, Pure, reaching the Top 10 of the pop charts in 11 countries and selling over 4 million copies to date, Hayley holds the record…
+ Announced as Headliner at London’s SW4 Dance Festival on August 28th + Announces a record 13th Year Subliminal Sessions Residency at Ibiza’s Pacha with Voodoo Nights concept including guest appearance from P-Diddy on August 4th + Launches Subliminal Sessions clothing range with American Apparel this June
There really is very little in the world of music and entertainment that Erick Morillo hasn’t turned his hand to. For over a decade now, Erick has remained one…
"Jones burns through any designer's vision of her with her sheer life force..This magnetic energy is still the performer's trump card" - Daily Telegraph
"Grace Jones is the true queen of glam!" - London Evening Standard
"An astonishing performance..." - The Independent
"She harnesses the crowd's energy and mirrors it back to us" - Diva
“These are funky pop melodies, exuberantly painted in the brightest, brashest colours.” - Metro
Graffiti6 are set to unleash the track of the summer!
Jamie Scott and producer, TommyD aka Graffiti6 are gearing up to release their debut single and shimmering soul-pop anthem Annie You Save Me which is widely tipped to be this year’s summer anthem
Already cited by Metro as ‘One To Watch’ in 2010 the band are going from strength to strength after the astounding success with ‘Stare In To The Sun’ chosen last summer to soundtrack a…