October 7th, 2008 by Gregory Jones
In the same week that Mancunian loud mouths, Oasis labelled them “shit”, Keane have announced that they will be using the same technology to offer fans a preview of their new album, Perfect Symmetry. Fans will be allowed to hear the tracks via Last.Fm as of the 6th October...
October 7th, 2008 by Gregory Jones
Last week, tixdaq.com announced the compilation of weekly live music charts as part of a new partnership with UK music industry bible, Music Week. The charts represent the top 20 selling tours in the UK. Oasis has topped the chart for the first two weeks as their imminent UK tour...
October 6th, 2008 by Gregory Jones
Despite all his best efforts, Pop Idol Winner, Will Young has not managed to shift The Kings of Leon from the pole position in this week’s UK album chart. Young’s fourth album, Let It Go, which was released on 29th September narrowly missed out on first place. The talent...
September 30th, 2008 by Gregory Jones
Hardly a week has gone by over the last two months where Oasis have failed to grab the headlines for one reason or another. The band, who recently returned from an eventful stint in the US, has been busy promoting the release of the forthcoming album, Dig Out Your Soul.The...
September 23rd, 2008 by Gregory Jones
The theatre has long held an elitist and pretentious image in the minds of young Britons. However, a state funded plan that was launched today is aiming to change the way the theatre is viewed by the nation’s young adults. Starting in 2009, the government will inject more than £2...
September 16th, 2008 by Gregory Jones
This week, King of Leon proved that they are still one of the UK's favourite US exports. Even though their forthcoming album, Only By The Night is not due to be released until the 22nd September, thousands of fans have downloaded 11 new tracks via torrent sites. Although many people...
September 9th, 2008 by Gregory Jones
In a move that is claimed to reward their fans, donate proceeds to charity, and control the online secondary ticket market, Metallica have opted to use paperless ticketing for their forthcoming UK show.Last week the heavy metal legends, Metallica, announced a one-off UK show at London's O2 Arena. However, instead...
September 9th, 2008 by Gregory Jones
With less than a week before the start of Stevie Wonder’s 8 date UK arena tour, it has been revealed that he is set to receive this year’s coveted Gershwin Award.The tour commences on the 8th September and is yet to sell out. The tour organisers had clearly anticipated much...
September 2nd, 2008 by Gregory Jones
Following the announcement of a number of national comedy tours this year, it is clear that they are having an impact on the secondary market. Top tickets for the likes of Steve Coogan, Lee Evans and Chris Rock are currently selling for up to 8 times face value.Lee Evans tops...
September 2nd, 2008 by Gregory Jones
In light of the slow sales for R.E.M's recent UK tour, it is clear that more savvy concert-goers have chosen to wait and beat the online ticket market. Some fans paid as little as £22 to see the alt-rock legends at Twickenham stadium this weekend.
48 hours before the concert...
