July 30th, 2009 by Peter Bevan
Those who originally bought tickets to the now cancelled Big Green Gathering can attend a different festival instead.The Big Green Gathering, which was originally due to take place at the Somerset Fernhill Farm from July 29 - August 2, was cancelled because of the threat of an injunction from the...
July 30th, 2009 by Peter Bevan
The upcoming dates to catch Bloc Party live in the UK could possibly be your last chance as frontman of the band Kele Okereke says he does not know if the band will record a new album.Bloc Party are currently on the tour circuit having already performed at the iTunes...
July 30th, 2009 by Peter Bevan
It seems that rather than focusing on rehearsals and other touring duties, Jay-Z and Coldplay have been pursuing other non-musical interests in the run-up to their upcoming shows in the UK.Details of a new autobiography by Jay-Z have been revealed, and surprisingly he is to open up about his wedding...
July 30th, 2009 by Peter Bevan
Having just announced new September tour dates for the UK, it has also been revealed that Jet will be performing an acoustic set as a warm-up gig a month before they hit the road.Jet will perform at the London Parker McMillan club on August 12 as part of the 'This...
July 30th, 2009 by Peter Bevan
A statement from the Kaiser Chiefs reports that frontman Ricky Wilson broke a rib whilst performing in New York at Madison Square Gardens as the support act for Green Day.Ricky Wilson was jumping between the barrier and the stage when he injured himself, but after treatment it was found that...
July 29th, 2009 by Peter Bevan
Scottish rock band Idlewild have announced 11 October dates for their tour of the new album Post Electric Blues, which is also expected to be released in October.Idlewild recently performed two songs from the new album in front of the T In The Park crowd on the NME/Radio 1 stage.These...
July 29th, 2009 by Peter Bevan
Tom Jones and David Gray are just two of the acts in the line-up to play a charity gig at the London O2 Arena on September 11 for the Nordoff-Robbins Trust.Razorlight, Joss Stone, Supergrass and Robert Plant are the other acts confirmed to perform the 'Rockwell' show, where unique collaborations...
July 29th, 2009 by Peter Bevan
Caleb Followill from Kings Of Leon will be hoping for a break from touring soon as he recently admitted feeling overloaded with work.He felt so much pressure during the Kings Of Leon performance at T In The Park earlier this month that he smashed his guitar.Caleb Followill later explained that...
July 29th, 2009 by Peter Bevan
Ian Bell has come in for Kevin Pietersen in the England team for tomorrow's third Ashes 2009 test at the Birmingham Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Ian Bell's home ground.Ian Bell is ready to play a big part in the Ashes 2009 and improve his record against Australia, which he admits has...
July 23rd, 2009 by Peter Bevan
Heavy metal band Anthrax will reunite with their former vocalist John Bush for a one-off performance at this year's Sonisphere Festival after Dan Nelson recently left the band because of an 'unexpected illness'.Anthrax had to cancel some shows in Europe leading up to Sonisphere 2009, as well as some US...
