FOLLOWING FIVE TRIUMPHANT SOLD-OUT NIGHTS IN LONDON, HANSON RETURN TO UK AS PART OF WORLD TOUR

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12^th July 2011 – Following a four-year UK hiatus, HANSON made a triumphant return to the UK in June and played five sold out shows in six days as part of the 5of5 concert series. With demand way outstripping the tickets available, HANSON are going to be returning to the UK in November as part of their Shout It Out World Tour, as well as performing at V Festival later this summer.

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UK shows:

August:

Saturday 20^th – V Festival, Stafford (Arena Stage, Time TBC)

Sunday 21^st – V Festival, Chelmsford (Arena Stage, Time TBC)

November:

Thursday 24^th – Manchester, Academy 2

Friday 25^th – Edinburgh, HMV Picture House

Saturday 26^th – Newcastle, O₂ Academy

Sunday 27^th – Birmingham, HMV Institute

Tuesday 29^th – London, IndigO2

“5of5 in London was a great way to kick things off in the UK and say thank you to many fans who have stuck with us for years”, says Taylor.

Adds drummer Zac “We’re really excited to be coming back to the UK for a full run of shows, it’s been a long time coming, four years is too long”.

The tour also builds on the band’s reputation as a dynamic live act, with acclaim both sides of the Atlantic with The Village Voice calling them “The finest straight up rock band in America”, whilst the UK’s Sunday Times Culture described their sound as “As perfect a slice of summer pop you could hope to hear” and the Evening Standard as “… a gloriously soulful quality… Taylor was an electrifying presence.”

‘Shout It Out’ debuted in the US at #2 in the Billboard Independent charts garnering increased fan fervor from fans around the world. The album was produced and written exclusively by the band. The album features special guests: Funk Brothers bassist Bob Babbitt, horn arranger Jerry Hey, who worked with Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Earth, Wind and Fire.

Tickets go on sale to the public July 15th, and will be available through seetickets.com.

Editors Notes:

‘Shout It Out’ is the third album released on HANSON’s own indie label, 3CG Records. It debuted at #2 in the US Billboard independent charts.

The first single from ‘Shout It Out’ – ‘Give A Little’, was remixed by Questlove (The Roots) and RAC.

They have released 5 studio albums in total.

To date HANSON have sold in excess of 16 million albums.

‘MmmBop’ was #1 in the US and the UK  simultaneously along with 25 other countries.

The multi-platinum debut album ‘Middle Of Nowhere’ had 3 Grammy nominations and they are the youngest-ever nominated songwriters.

Debut album ‘Middle Of Nowhere’ was voted as one of the top albums of the 90’s by Rolling Stone magazine.

The single ‘Penny & Me’ taken from their third album ‘Underneath’, went to #2 in the US chart and top 10 in the UK in 2004.

HANSON’s first major tour was in 1998, and they have been touring ever since.

HANSON recently organised a live streaming telethon to raise funds for disaster relief in Japan. Performers who participated in the event, which took place at 2011’s South By South West, included Michael Stipe, The Boxer Rebellion, Alpha Rev, The Hours, Ozomatli and Ben Folds.

For Press information contact:

Outside Organisation 020 7436 3633

ben.pester@outside-org.co.uk or david.cox@outside-org.co.uk

For more information and for tickets go to www.hanson.net

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The instantly absorbing ‘Give A Little’ is Hanson’s first single from their fifth and critically acclaimed album ‘Shout It Out’ (released on 5th June).

Out now, ‘Give A Little’ has been given a laid back vibe with a remix by the legendary QUESTLOVE and a dancefloor filling mix by RAC.

The three brothers have sold in excess of 15 million albums since their smash hit debut single ‘MmmBop’ in 1995 and continue to be pioneers of pop music.

Hanson have sold out their 5of5 shows in London that take place from 5th to 10th June.

NEW ALBUM SHOUT IT OUT TO BE RELEASED JUNE 5th

April 12 2011 London – In celebration of the release of their fifth album Shout It Out, which is officially confirmed for UK release June 5th, HANSON are staging their 5-night concert series 5of5 London. The concerts feature each of the band’s studio albums performed in their entirety on consecutive nights at Kings College London June 5th-8th & June 10th corresponding with album release week. The London concert series which was announced to the public last week, brings into focus the more than 13 years of music from the band since their iconic debut, climaxing with the UK live premiere of Shout It Out on the final night of the series.

“Five of Five gives us a chance to bring the entire albums into a live setting like we’ve never done before for UK fans. It’s also a rare chance for us to say thank you to so many who have let us release records and tour the world over for more than 13 years”, said Taylor Hanson.

Watch the video for the RAC remix of Give a Little below:

The infectious debut single ‘Give A Little’ which reflects the albums soul-infused pop-rock will be released May 8th, and includes incredible remixes from Questlove (The Roots) and RAC as well as two remixes selected by fans in the band’s remix contest, hosted by Soundcloud.com.

Shout It Out which made it’s debut last year at #2 in the US Billboard independent charts, is a collection of finely crafted R&B-flavored pop-rock, a homage to the music that inspired HANSON when they started out. Produced and written exclusively by the band, the album is augmented with special guests: Funk Brothers bassist Bob Babbitt, who played on some of Motown’s greatest hits and horn arranger Jerry Hey, who worked with Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Earth, Wind and Fire and many more.

It’s 13 years since the brothers made history with their, soul-inspired brand of American pop-rock lead by the breakout single MmmBop, a phenomenon all over the world and one of the purest pop hits of the last 2 decades. It was the first simultaneous #1 single in the UK and the US along with 25 other countries. The multi-platinum debut album Middle Of Nowhere also garnered 3 Grammy nominations for the band as the youngest-ever nominated songwriters, and earning high marks as one of the top albums of the 90’s by Rolling Stone.

Watch the video for the Questlove remix of Give a Little below:

You’re watching Give a Little (Questlove Remix). See the Web’s top videos on AOL Video

Since then, the trio have blazed a trail through modern music, forging a career through their own indie label 3CG Records, which was founded to release their third studio album, 2004’s Underneath, and produced a top 10 UK and #2 single in the US with “Penny And Me”. Driven by their pioneering internet promotion focused on cultivating a relationship with their loyal fanbase, the band proved the model for the music industry to follow.

Most importantly, the band have grown into one the best pop/rock bands in the world, tirelessly touring and producing 5 great albums. Isaac, Taylor and Zac Hanson have spent the last 13+ years, starting with their first major tour in 1998, earning huge respect for their live performances. New York’s highly respected Village Voice was moved to name them “the finest straight up rock band in America”, while U2′s Bono just called them “genius”.

The upcoming UK release of Shout It Out, on their own 3CG Records, will be available on all formats with the physical album release including a bonus DVD Best Of 5 featuring live performances of the band’s most iconic singles captured at the original 5of5 concert series in New York.

Editors Notes:

HANSON recently organised a livestreaming telethon to raise funds for disaster relief in Japan. Performers who participated in the event, which took place at 2011’s South By South West, included Michael Stipe, The Boxer Rebellion, Alpha Rev, The Hours, Ozomatli and Ben Folds.

Shout It Out is their third album to be released on HANSON’s own indie label, 3CG Records.

Shout It Out debuted at number 2 on the Billboard Independent Charts in the US last year. It has received much critical acclaim – Billboard said that Shout It Out ’represents some of the band’s “most soulful work ever committed to record, while NPR considered the album “a career highlight for HANSON”.

To date HANSON have sold in excess of 15 million albums

For Press information contact:

Outside Organisation 020 7436 3633 david.cox@outside-org.co.uk ben.pester@outside-org.co.uk

For more information and for tickets go to www.hanson.net

DEBUT SINGLE GIVE A LITTLE AVAILABLE ON iTUNES MAY 8th FEATURING REMIX BY QUESTLOVE (THE ROOTS)

Pop-Rock legends HANSON return to the UK with a new album and 5 shows over 5 consecutive nights playing their 5 albums to date in their entirety, June 5th-10th.

The concerts have been such hot tickets through the band’s fanbase that they are almost sold out. Final tickets are now on sale to the public. The concert event was conceived of as a celebration of the band’s 5th studio album Shout It Out, released last year in the US to much critical acclaim with a #2 debut on the Billboard independent charts. Excitement from audiences lead by the band’s soul inspired US debut single “Thinking Bout Somethin’” garnered millions of views for the video, which paid homage to the iconic film The Blues Brothers featuring a crowd of hundreds dancing in the street and a guest appearance by “Weird Al” Yankovic.

Watch the video for the RAC remix of Give a Little below:

In advance of the UK album release and 5of5 concert series this June, debut UK single “Give A Little” is set to be released May 8th featuring remixes by Questlove of The Roots and RAC, following a groundswell of support at US radio and TV for the 60’s inspired pop-rock single.

It’s 13 years since the brothers made history with their, soul-inspired brand of American pop-rock lead by the breakout single MmmBop, a phenomenon all over the world and one of the purest pop hits of the last 2 decades. It was the first simultaneous #1 single in the UK and the US along with 25 other countries. The multi-platinum debut album Middle Of Nowhere also garnered 3 Grammy nominations for the band as the youngest ever nominated songwriters, and earning high marks as one of the top albums of the 90’s by Rolling Stone.

Since then, the trio have blazed a trail through modern music, forging a career through their own indie label 3CG Records, which was founded to release their third studio album, 2004’s Underneath, and produced a top 10 UK and #2 single in the US with “Penny And Me”. Driven by their pioneering internet promotion focused on cultivating a relationship with their loyal fanbase, the band proved the model for the music industry to follow. Propelling their relationship with their fans beyond the music, with 2007’s The Walk and the lead off track “Great Divide”, the band were moved to use their platform to champion a grassroots effort for poverty relief in Sub-Saharan Africa, with their own Take The Walk campaign. Inspiring tens of thousands of fans to join them for barefoot one-mile walks before each of their shows, the band focused on raising funds for specific needs like access to healthcare, clean water, building schools, shoes and preventing the mother-to-child transmission of HIV.

Most importantly, the band have grown into one the best pop/rock bands in the world, tirelessly touring and producing 5 great albums. Isaac, Taylor and Zac Hanson have spent the last 13+ years, starting with their first major tour in 1998, earning huge respect for their live performances. New York’s highly respected Village Voice was moved to name them “the finest straight up rock band in America”, while U2′s Bono just called them “genius”.

Watch the video for the Questlove remix of Give a Little below:

You’re watching Give a Little (Questlove Remix). See the Web’s top videos on AOL Video

Taylor’s side project Tinted Windows released in 2009 and promoted on and off while HANSON recorded Shout It Out, featured the uber-cred line-up of Cheap Trick’s Bun E. Carlos, Fountains of Wayne’s Adam Schlesinger and Smashing Pumpkins’ James Iha.

Recent activity included a highly anticipated performance at the US South By Southwest (SXSW) festival and an impromptu livestreaming telethon to support the Japanese relief effort with the likes of Michael Stipe, The Boxer Rebellion, Alpha Rev, The Hours, Ozomatli and Ben Folds.

The upcoming UK release of Shout It Out, on their own 3CG Records (through Absolute via Universal), will be available on all formats with bonus DVD Best Of 5 featuring live performances of the band’s most iconic singles captured at the original 5of5 concert series in New York, as well as a CD ‘media book’ special package featuring additional images and design for the physical album release.

HANSON fans will be happy to know the early summer release and concert series will be just the beginning for the band’s renewed UK presence in 2011 with plans for a follow up UK concert tour, as well as summer festival appearances.

Shout It Out is a collection of finely crafted, R&B-flavored pop-rock, a homage to the music that inspired HANSON when they started out. The album, produced and written exclusively by the band, is augmented with special guests: Funk Brothers bassist Bob Babbitt, who played on some of Motown’s greatest hits and horn arranger Jerry Hey, who worked with Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Earth, Wind and Fire and many more.

Tickets for the 5of5 London on sale to the public now on Ticketmaster.com and GigsandTours.com. For more information, visit the band’s official web site –www.HANSON.net.