Tonight Alive announce UK tour dates

Having spent the last year promoting their incredible debut album ‘What Are You So Scared Of?’ across the globe, Sydney natives TONIGHT ALIVE return to the UK and Ireland this September/Oct, with support from the incredible SET IT OFF and DECADE

After an eventful 12 months which has seen the band perform across the USA on the legendary Vans Warped Tour and as support to Pierce The Veil and Sleeping With Sirens, to the UK on their own sold-out headline run and as part of the prestigious Kerrang! Magazine Tour, to headline shows from Tokyo to Thailand via France, Germany, Holland, The Philippines, New Zealand and Hong Kong – the band now return to our shores in support of their brand new album (due Sept '13)

Tour dates:
SEPTEMBER 2013
29th Brighton, The Haunt
OCTOBER 2013
1st Birmingham, Library
2nd Glasgow, King Tuts
3rd Manchester, Academy 3
4th Liverpool, O2 Academy2
5th Dublin, Academy 2
6th Belfast, Oh Yeah Centre
8th Newcastle, O2 Academy2
9th London, Electric Ballroom
11th Leeds, Cockpit

http://www.tonightaliveofficial.com/uk/home

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The Cult announce October UK tour dates 2013

The Cult have announced “ELECTRIC 13”, a worldwide tour that will visit ten UK cities this October.


"The Cult's life blood has always been playing live, we are between albums and decided to continue the momentum created by CHOICE OF WEAPON, stay in people’s hearts and minds. As LOVE LIVE was such an incredible experience we have decided that performing the ELECTRIC album, an event that has been demanded by our fans and followers as the perfect live set to play in 2013.” - Ian Astbury, The Cult

Born out of the ashes of the UK post-punk scene, The Cult evolved to become one of the most influential and controversial rock bands of the late 20th century, selling millions of albums, headlining venues worldwide, infusing innovative possibilities into the worlds of music, art and fashion and quickly ascending through the ranks of the indie music world to achieve global status.

In 1987, The Cult released “Electric”, an album of stylistic change that aimed the band straight at the heart of the rock market. Recorded in New York City at the legendary Electric Ladyland studios and filled with the energy of the dirty NYC streets, together with a young producer named Rick Rubin, who resonated more with the hip hop world of The Beastie Boys, Run DMC, and Public Enemy; the band delivered an recording that has gone on to become one of The Cult’s most successful and influential albums, and as a follow up to "Love ", kicked the door wide open to a passionate new audience.

“Electric” went on to become the band’s first Platinum album. They quickly captured media attention featuring heavily in music and fashion magazines as well as becoming an MTV staple after dark and where spun heavily on radio coast to coast. Electric was supported by an incident filled world tour with Guns N’ Roses as the opener in North American.  Beginning in January of that year, The Cult headlined in the U.K., Europe, the U.S., Canada, and Australia, opened select dates for Iggy Pop and David Bowie, returning at the end of the year to sell out Wembley Arena and Brixton Academy in London.

The Cult will perform “ELECTRIC”, raw and unfiltered on tour in 2013, an event branded as ELECTRIC 13. This will be a hot ticket as The Cult have never performed the album in its entirety. The live show will also include a second set pulling from the band’s eight other studio albums.

Tickets will be available from 9am on Friday May 17th via www.kililive.com and www.seetickets.com. Phone: 0844 871 8803 and venue box offices.
THE CULT, ELECTRIC 13 DATES: OCTOBER 2013
18th - CARDIFF UNIVERSITY GREAT HALL

19th - EXETER GREAT HALL

20th - SOUTHAMPTON GUILDHALL

22nd - NORWICH UEA

23rd - WOLVERHAMPTON CIVIC HALL

25th - MANCHESTER ACADEMY

26th - GLASGOW BARROWLANDS

28th - NOTTINGHAM ROCK CITY

29th - LIVERPOOL O2 ACADEMY

31st - LONDON ROUNDHOUSE

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Babyshambles Sequel To The Prequel UK Tour Announced

Babyshambles have announced an autumn tour spanning two months. Heading out at Glasgow Barrowlands on September 4th, and finishing at O2 Academy Bournemouth on 21st October, the band will play London’s O2 Academy Brixton on 14th September.  These are the first UK dates since the band played in November 2010. They have also announced they will play Le Zenith in Paris on 3rd October.

 “Just as sure as all men are born equal... A prequel to the sequel...”  Drew McConnell.
"I'm equally excited to get back on the road again as I am to see the fans' reaction to the new material.  Looking forward to it.” Mik Whitnall.


September
4th - Glasgow Barrowlands
5th – Newcastle, O2 Academy
6th – Leeds, O2 Academy
7th - Manchester Academy
9th – Liverpool, O2 Academy
10th - Lincoln Engine Shed
11th – Bristol, O2 Academy
13th – Oxford, O2 Academy
14th – London, O2 Academy Brixton
15th - Cardiff University
16th - Norwich UEA

October
10th - Sheffield Leadmill
11th – Hatfield, The Forum Hertfordshire
12th - Leamington Spa Assembly
14th – Birmingham, O2 Academy
15th – Leicester, O2 Academy
17th - Cambridge Junction
18th - Folkestone Leas Cliff
20th - Exeter Great Hall
21st – Bournemouth, O2 Academy


Tickets are available from Artistticket.com, ticket prices are £23, £25 in London.

The band are currently putting the finishing touches to their third album in a Paris studio and are looking forward to road testing the new tracks live in front of the fans.  Reports leaking from the locked down studio suggest their much anticipated return is a huge return to form.

www.albionrooms.com
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Shed Seven announce 'Greatest Hits Live' UK dates for December 2013

Shed Seven have announced their first full UK tour in two years. The acclaimed five piece and live favourites will be performing their greatest hits and a selection of fan favourites this December including the ever popular hit singles ‘Going For Gold’, ‘Disco Down" and ‘Chasing Rainbows’.

Shed Seven have achieved great success since forming in 1990. They’ve released four albums, had 14 Top 40 singles and to celebrate the 15th anniversary of landmark album ‘A Maximum High’ in 2011 the band released a collector’s edition EP which featured brand new versions of some of the hit tracks from the album.

Since getting back together in 2007 for a massive 20 date tour, Shed Seven have continued to sell out shows across the UK. This new December tour follows last year’s appearances at T in the Park and V festival plus a selection of intimate live dates. Frontman Rick Witter said:

“The Sheds are pleased to announce that we will be touring again this year in the run up to the Christmas holidays. We've still got it, so yeah, we're gonna flaunt it... It's a great time to play and to be honest December wouldn’t be the same without a Sheds gig would it? We are looking forward to playing once more for our ever loyal following. See you down the front....."

Dates are as follows

December 2013

Fri 06 Newcastle O2 Academy

Sat 07 Manchester Academy

Sun 08 Sheffield O2 Academy

Mon 09 Liverpool O2 Academy

Wed 11 Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall

Thu 12 Glasgow Barrowlands

Fri 13 York Barbican

Sat 14 Birmingham Institute

Mon 16 Northampton Roadmender

Tue 17 Cambridge Junction

Wed 18 Nottingham Rock City

Fri 20 London Forum

Sat 21 Leeds O2 Academy

Tickets go onsale Friday 26th April at 9am

Buy online: WWW.GIGSANDTOURS.COM 24hr cc hotline: 0844 811 0051

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The Original Rudeboys July Headline Tour Announced

The Original Rudeboys have announced their first headline UK tour for July. Having just completed a European and UK tour as special guests to The Script; The Original Rudeboys have performed to over 150,000 people. The Script were so impressed by the ‘Rudeboys’ that they have also asked them to guest on their Australian tour dates.

The Original Rudeboys’ debut album 'This Life' has been certified gold in Ireland. It's an outstanding achievement for the band that only formed in March 2011 and is a testament to their dedicated work ethic, relentless gigging, and their winning way with a memorable tune. 'This Life', which was produced by Jake Gosling (Ed Sheeran, Paloma Faith), was released in March 2012, charting at # 3, and has been a permanent fixture on the Irish album charts ever since.

With their YouTube viewing figures of over 3 million and rising, 45,000 fans on Facebook and 30,000 followers on Twitter; The Original Rudeboys story is getting bigger and stronger by the day. The Original Rudeboys have also performed as special guests to Cheryl Cole in Dublin and Belfast and have played sold out shows with Professor Green, Maverick Sabre, Example and Rizzle Kicks.

2013 is already shaping up to be an even bigger year for the band, with more domestic and international dates to be announced shortly and their UK tour goes onsale Friday 5^th April.

UK HEADLINE TOUR

Tue 09-Jul-2013 - London O₂ Academy Islington2

Wed 10-Jul-2013 - Birmingham O₂ Academy3

Thu 11-Jul-2013 - Liverpool O₂ Academy2

Fri 12-Jul-2013 - Newcastle O₂ Academy2

Mon 15-Jul-2013 - Sheffield Leadmill Room 2

Tue 16-Jul-2013 - Manchester Deaf Institute

Wed 17-Jul-2013 - Cardiff CF10

Tickets are £9.50 (£11.50 London) and go on sale Friday 05 April 2013 @ 9AM

www.gigsandtours.com / 0844 811 0051

www.theoriginalrudeboys.com

@orbsofficial

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Electric Six announce Nov/ Dec 2013 UK Tour

Back by popular demand, genre defying Electric Six have announced a nationwide UK tour for November and December 2013, much to the delight of their loyal fans.

Originally finding popularity in 2003 with the album ‘Fire’, Electric Six have gone on to make eight studio albums, including ‘Switzerland’ in 2006 and ‘Zodiac’ in 2010. Popular songs have included a cover of Queen’s ‘Radio Gaga’, which was released in 2003 and reached No. 5 in the UK Charts. Combining high energy with outrageous songs, be prepared for a ‘high voltage’ live show when Electric Six roll out with a bang.

Having recently celebrated their 10^th anniversary in December 2012, the Detroit rockers toured breakout album ‘Fire’ in its entirety featuring energetic hits including‘Danger! High Voltage’ and ‘Gay Bar’.

Get ready for a rambunctious live show, and the possibility of new material, with word of new album set for later this year, it’s going to be a big one!

electricsix.com

28^th November 2013 – O₂ ABC Glasgow
2^nd December 2013 – O₂ Academy Liverpool
3^rd December 2013 – O₂ Academy Birmingham
5^th December 2013 – O₂ Academy Newcastle
7^th December 2013  – O₂ Academy Sheffield
11^th December 2013  – The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth
12^th December 2013  - O₂ Academy Bristol
13^th December 2013 – O₂ Academy Oxford
14^th December 2013 – O₂ Academy Islington Doors 7pm - 11pm

Tickets £12.00 Advance + STBF

Venue Box Office or ticketweb.co.uk or 0844 477 2000

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Madina Lake announce farewell UK tour and E.P.

Madina Lake has officially announced plans for a final EP and a "Farewell UK Tour".  Tentatively titled "Buena Fortuna", the band is expecting a Fall release to coincide with the tour which kicks off in September.  Front man Nathan Leone says "It's been a majestic run and we couldn't be happier or more grateful for everything we've been able
to accomplish as Madina Lake".  He went on to add "As sad as it is to be closing this chapter, we're much more excited to open the next one".

"Buena Fortuna: marks the bands 5th release in almost 10 years together.  Debut LP, "From Them Through Us to You" introduced an ambitious trilogy concept which continued with 2009's "Attics to Eden" and concluded with 2011's "World War III".  In 2012 Madina Lake released a book that spelled out the underlying storyline binding each record called "Lila the Divine Game".

After almost 5 years on the road, the Chicago based band was forced to hiatus in 2010 when bassist Matthew Leone was nearly beaten to death intervening in a domestic dispute.  "We'd toured relentlessly before Matthew's incident and ever since, we decided to cut back dramatically to ensure his full recovery"

In 2011, guitarist Mateo Camargo briefly left the band for personal reasons but returned for 2012's "Lila the Divine" tour in the UK. "Buena Fortuna" which translates to "good luck" in Italian promises to be an "elegant" finale to the band's tenure and they plan to announce new endeavors shortly.

29th September 2013 - O2 Academy Oxford
2nd October 2013 - O2 Academy Leicester
5th October 2013 – O2 Academy Liverpool
9th October 2013 – Newcastle University SU

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Radstock Festival 2013 - Stage Times - O2 Academy Liverpool

General admission tickets £25.00 adv (14+)
http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/event/radstock-festival-2013-tickets/24111
ticketweb.co.uk or 0844 477 2000 or  venue box office

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 RADSTOCK 2013 is delighted to announce the stage times for the festival and that the official partners and sponsors for the 2013 event include global energy drink brand Monster Energy, Hertfordshire based alternative clothing brand Hard Times Clothing, Lincolnshire based Big Deal Clothing, legendary amp manufacturers Orange Amps and rock and roll beer brewers Atticus Lager.

In addition to three live stages, RADSTOCK 2

013 will feature an official free ‘After-Show’ party for ticket holders (over 18s only)  featuring special guest DJ sets from The Blackout and Yashin. Non-ticket holders can also attend for £4.

Radstock are also happy to announce that there will be NO CLASHES between the Monster Energy Stage and the Big Deal Clothing Stage and that the stage times and splits are as follows:

Monster Energy Stage (Room 1):

The Blackout        10.10pm - 11pm
We Are The Ocean              8.40pm - 9.20pm
Don Broco             7.10pm - 7.50pm
Yashin    5.50pm - 6.20pm
Red Jumpsuit Apparatus   4.30pm - 5.00pm
Sonic Boom 6      3.10pm - 3.40pm
Natives  1.50pm - 2.20pm

 
Hard Times Clothing Stage (Room 2):

Bury Tomorrow    9.45pm - 10.30pm
Bleed From Within              8.30pm - 9.15pm
Martyr Defiled      7.20pm - 8pm
With One Last Breath          6.30pm - 7pm
Polar      5.40pm - 6.10pm
Marmozets            4.50pm - 5.20pm
Demoraliser         4pm - 4.30pm
Carcer City            3.10pm - 3.40pm
Rat Attack              2.20pm - 2.50pm
For Eyes                1.30pm - 2pm


The Big Deal Clothing Stage (Room 1):

Straight Lines       9.30pm - 10pm
Blitz Kids               8pm - 8.30pm
Decade  6.30pm - 7pm
Light You Up         5.10pm - 5.40pm
Tantrum To Blind 3.50pm - 4.20pm
Drive By Night      2.30pm - 3pm
Gnarwolves          1.20pm - 1.50pm

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Blondie add extra date at Liverpool o2 Academy

Due to popular demand, Blondie have added another date to their UK tour, calling at O2 Academy Liverpool on Tuesday 18th June 2013. Tickets go on sale Friday 8th March at 9am from 0844 477 2000 or ticketweb.co.uk and venue box office - £35.00 adv.

Blondie have come a long way from CBGB’s and the Bowery, having sold more than 40 million albums globally and repeatedly reaching the top of the charts over the course of four decades with such hits as “One Way Or Another,” “Heart Of Glass,” “Rapture” and “Maria.”

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees (2006) Blondie emerged from late '70s new wave punk scene in New York City and defied easy categorization. They wrote great rock hooks and brilliant, ironic lyrics. Blondie have continued to be a powerhouse live act, attracting audiences literally around the world, becoming the most successful band to reunite from the class of ’77.

These new dates see Blondie hitting the road since the release of their ninth studio Panic Of Girls since 2011 and follows the announcement of an appearance at Isle Of Wight Festival and series of Forest dates.

Dates:

*NEW DATE

**Tuesday 18th June Liverpool, O2 Academy       0844 477 2000
(doors 6pm, on stage 8.30pm curfew 10pm)

Sunday 7th July         London Roundhouse           0844 482 8008
Thursday 4th July      Newcastle O2 Academy       0844 477 2000

Tickets for Liverpool and Newcastle are £35.00 adv + standard booking fee from ticketweb.co.uk

Tickets for London are £37.50 + standard booking fee from gigsandtours.com/Tour/BLONDIE/


www.blondie.net
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Fearless Vampire Killers announce first UK headline tour for April

Following their successful stint on this year’s Kerrang! Tour, Fearless Vampire Killers are pleased to announce that they’ll be setting out on their first headline tour of the UK this April.

The Diamonds and Disgrace Tour kicks off in Birmingham on April 13th and will be themed around the band’s latest release, Exposition: The Five Before The Flames. Co-vocalist Kier Kemp has this to say of the tour "We're all super excited to be getting back out on the road so soon! We all felt like the Kerrang! tour taught us a lot. Not just about how to play but also how amazing and dedicated our followers really are!’

Joining them on the road will be Fort Hope, the new project of four former My Passion members - Jon Gaskin, Andé D'Mello, Simon Rowlands and Jamie Nicholls - who’ll be performing live for the first time under their new guise. ‘We’re excited to be playing again, especially with the fearless boys.’ Says drummer Jamie Nicholls ‘It's a great tour with big venues and I'm sure we will see plenty of familiar faces along the way.’

Tickets for a number of the Diamonds and Disgrace tour dates will be available via Live Nation as a pre-sale from 9am on Wed 20th Feb: http://www.livenation.co.uk/artist/fearless-vampire-killers-tickets

Tour Dates:

APRIL

13th         Birmingham        O2 Academy 3

14th         Oxford                  O2 Academy2

15th         Liverpool             O2 Academy 2

16th         Glasgow               King Tuts

17th         Stoke                    Sugarmill

18th         Newcastle           O2 Academy2

19th         Norwich               The Arts Centre

23rd        Manchester       Roadhouse

24th         London                 Underworld

25th         Plymouth            White Rabbit

28th         Brighton               The Haunt

Links:

http://fearlessvampirekillers.co.uk/

http://www.facebook.com/wearefearlessvampirekillers

http://www.facebook.com/forthopemusic

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Radstock 2013 festival announces stage splits and after show parties

 
O2 ACADEMY LIVERPOOL
SATURDAY 30th MARCH 2013, 1pm - 11pm

General admission tickets £25.00 adv (14+)
http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/event/radstock-festival-2013-tickets/24111
ticketweb.co.uk or 0844 477 2000 or  venue box office

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RADSTOCK 2013 is delighted to announce that the official partners and sponsors for the 2013 event include global energy drink brand Monster Energy, Hartfordshire based alternative clothing brand Hard Times Clothing, Lincolnshire based Big Deal Clothing, legendary amp manufacturers Orange Amps and rock and roll beer brewers Atticus Lager.

In addition to three live stages, RADSTOCK 2013 will feature an official free ‘After-Show’ party for ticket holders (over 18s only)  featuring special guest DJ sets from The Blackout and Yashin. Non-ticket holders can also attend for £4.

Radstock are also happy to announce that there will be NO CLASHES between the Monster Energy Stage and the Big Deal Clothing Stage and that the stage splits are as follows:

RADSTOCK 2013 is the UK’s newest one-day, ten-hour indoor festival, taking place on Saturday 30th March 2013 (1pm-11pm) across three stages at O2 Academy Liverpool. Featuring 24 acts ranging from some of the biggest names in rock, to the best emerging talent from the alternative circuit, RADSTOCK is set to be a welcome addition to the UK festival calendar.

The full line up for the festival now looks like this:

The Blackout, We Are The Ocean, Don Broco, Yashin, Bury Tomorrow, Bleed From Within, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Sonic Boom Six, Martyr Defiled, Polar, Natives, With One Last Breath, Straight Lines, Blitz Kids, Marmozets, Demoraliser, Carcer City, Gnarwolves, Decade, Light You Up, Tantrum To Blind, Rat Attack, For Eyes, Drive By Night.


For more information / interviews / imagery / press accreditation, contact:
Jamie Otsa  jamie@wallofsoundpr.co.uk
T. 0151 702 9230 or 07891 090 887

Notes to editors:

Event:                                    RADSTOCK 2013
Venue:                                   O2 Academy Liverpool
                                                11-13 Hotham Street, Liverpool, L3 5UF
                                                o2academyliverpool.co.uk
Date:                                      Saturday 30th March 2013
Doors:                                    1pm - 11pm

Age restricions:                    14+ / After-Show 18+

Tickets:                                 General admission - £25.00 adv +STBF http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/event/radstock-festival-2013-tickets/24111
       ticketweb.co.uk or 0844 477 2000 or venue box office
                                
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#RADSTOCK2013

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Simon Townshend UK Tour 2013

Touring the UK this summer, Simon Townshend is a familiar name, with an original sound. Straight from the lineage of a musical family, Simon is also the brother of The Who legend, Pete Townshend and regularly plays with The Who and numerous other established acts.

Simon has been recording and performing since the age of nine, when he was recruited to add vocals to The Who classic, Tommy. A solo artist in his own right, he has successfully released solo albums as well as one with the band Casbah Club (featuring Bruce Foxton – The Jam and Mark Brzezicki – Big Country).

Last year Simon released his finest and most impactful solo recording to date, ‘Looking Out, Looking In’ and is now set to tour the UK, visiting O2 Academy venues in London, Sheffield, Newcastle and Liverpool.

“'I'm looking forward to getting back out on the road with my amazing band in June to support the release of my next album, ‘Denial’” says Simon Townshend. “This album, of all my work, has the broadest appeal. The songs are inspired and the recording was a breeze. Mark Brzezicki (Big Country, The Cult) features on drums, Phil Spalding (Elton John, Toyah) on bass and Tony Lowe (Julien Clerc) additional electric guitars. There will be limited edition signed vinyl, too. Come out and enjoy some modern rock with a difference.”

Tickets for Simon Townshend’s UK tour are available now from ticketweb.co.uk or 0844 477 2000.

simontownshend.com

facebook.com/SimonTownshendOfficial

Thursday 13th June 2013 – Glasgow, Maggie Mays

Monday 17th June 2013 – London, O2 Academy2 Islington

Wednesday 19th June 2013 – Sheffield, O2 Academy2

Friday 21st June 2013 – Newcastle, O2 Academy2

Monday 24th June 2013 – Manchester, The Night and Day Cafe

Wednesday 26th June 2013 -  Cardiff, The Globe

Saturday 28th June 2013 – Birmingham, The Hare and Hounds

Monday 1st July 2013 – Liverpool, O2 Academy2



Tickets: £10 - £14 + STBF

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The Doors alive announce November/ December UK Tour

British tribute band The Doors Alive are widely regarded as the closest and most enthralling representation of the 1960’s legends The Doors in the world today. 

The band re-create the sound, look, presence and magic of a real 1960's Doors concert, perfectly and effortlessly transporting the audience back in time with classic hits such as 'Light My Fire', 'When The Music's Over’, ‘Riders On The Storm’, ‘The End’ and many more. To achieve that authentic Sixties sound, the band use the very same instruments that members of the Doors originally used. These include vintage keyboards such as the Gibson and the Fender Rhodes Bass, as well as the vintage Gibson S.G Guitar and instantly recognisable mod orange Ludwig drum kit. 

The band re-create the sound, look, presence and magic of a real 1960's Doors concert, perfectly and effortlessly transporting the audience back in time with classic hits such as 'Light My Fire', 'When The Music's Over, Riders On The Storm, The End and many more. To achieve that authentic Sixties sound, the band use the very same instruments that members of the Doors originally used. These include vintage keyboards such as the Gibson and the Fender Rhodes Bass, as well as the vintage Gibson S.G Guitar and instantly recognisable mod orange Ludwig drum kit.Willie Scott captures the look, attitude and rich baritone voice of the late, great Jim Morrison with ease while his compadres (Cristian Cornejo, Barry “Buzz” Allan and Barrington “Baz” Meyer) showcase the musical chops of original Doors members Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and John Densmore with finesse.Willie Scott captures the look, attitude, and rich baritone voice of the late, great Jim Morrison with ease while his compadres showcase the musical chops of original Doors members Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and John Densmore with finesse. 

The Doors Alive have left awestruck audiences everywhere with their sound, look and theatrical performances and are coming together for a series of eight shows at O2 Academy venues across the country, culminating in a London show at O2 Academy Islington on Saturday 7th December 2013. 

www.thedoorsalive.co.uk

www.youtube.com/doorsalive

www.soundcloud.com/thedoorsalive

www.facebook.com/thedoorsalive

www.twitter.com/thedoorsalive 

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I Am Kloot 10-date UK April tour

On the eve of their February tour, and following the phenomenal critical and commercial success of their sublime new LP ‘Let It All In’, I Am Kloot are pleased to announce a further run of 10 dates across the UK in April 2013.

I Am Kloot play:

April
Sat 13th                      SHEFFIELD, Leadmill (www.leadmill.co.uk)
Sun 14th                     BIRMINGHAM, Institute 2 (www.gigsandtours.com)
Tue 16th                     YORK, Grand Opera House (www.atgtickets.com)
Wed 17th                   MIDDLESBROUGH, Empire (www.ticketweb.co.uk)
Thu 18th                     EDINBURGH, Liquid Rooms (www.ueabookings.co.uk)
Fri 19th                        NORWICH, Waterfront (www.ticketweb.co.uk)
Sun 21st                      OXFORD, O2 Academy (www.ticketweb.co.uk)
Thu 25th                     LEICESTER, O2 Academy (www.ticketweb.co.uk)
Fri 26th                        HOLMFIRTH, Picturedrome (www.picturedrome.net)
Sat 27th                      LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy (www.ticketweb.co.uk)

Tickets go on sale Wednesday at 9am.

Written by the band and produced by Elbow’s Guy Garvey and Craig Potter, ‘Let It All In’ has been furnished with 4* from the Guardian, The Times, Q, MOJO and Uncut and entered the charts at number 10 in its first week.

New single ‘Some Better Day’, is out March 18th on their Shepherd Moon label.

I Am Kloot are: John Bramwell, Andrew Hargreaves and Peter Jobson.

http://iamkloot.com/ / http://facebook.com/iamkloot / http://twitter.com/i_am_kloot

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Cast and The Twang Co-Headline Tour - May 2013

Academy Events has announced details of a co-headline UK tour with Cast and The Twang calling at nine Academy Music Group venues in May.

Kicking off in London at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire on Thursday 9th May, The Twang follow their return to form after a spectacular home-town Christmas show at O2 Academy Birmingham last December and a UK tour that celebrated the release of their third studio album; ’10:20’ (October 2012).

Their debut record, ‘Love It When I Feel This’ (2007) clocking in excess of 200,000 sales, featured hits “Either Way” and “Wide Awake”, and their second album, ‘Jewellery Quarter’ (2009) delivered fan favourite, “Barney Rubble”.

"Nights like this just don’t come along that often” says Phil Etheridge. "Being able to watch Cast every night for a few weeks would do me let alone grace the same stage!"  

The band spent most of last year in their studio in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, with the creative hub of Phil Etheridge and Jon Watkin joined by new drummer, Ash Sheehan.
“We can’t wait for the tour to start, the fans are in for a great night. It’s a privilege to tour with a band as good as Cast” adds Jon Watkin.

Fellow headliners, Cast, are well and truly back! Last year welcomed a sell-out hometown show at O2 Academy Liverpool in December and the release of the band’s first album in over a decade.

The original line-up of Cast played shows to celebrate the 15th anniversary reissue of their classic ‘All Change’ debut, followed by the release of ‘Troubled Times’ in March 2012, the band’s first album in over a decade. Worked up with original producer John Leckie, ‘Troubled Times’ is an album of consciousness-rousing, acutely melodic and rhythmic rock’n’roll.
John Power’s presence among luminaries such as Ian Brown, John Squire and Mick Jones on the Hillsborough Justice Tour was a welcome reminder of where the man belongs, and of Cast, the band Power formed in 1993 that played its part in the seismic Britpop boom of the mid-‘90s.

"Its gonna be a great tour, cos when you have two headlining acts there's bound to be that little bit more bravado to each performance, I mean if the band before whoever is on first whichever night plays a blinding set, then the bar has already been raised, and you better be ready to match it." John Power

Tickets on general sale Friday 25th January 2013 from ticketweb.co.uk

Thursday 9 May – London, O2 Shepherds Bush Empire
Friday 10 May – Bristol, O2 Academy
Saturday 11 May – Birmingham, O2 Academy
Thursday 16 May – Glasgow, O2 ABC
Friday 17 May – Newcastle, O2 Academy
Saturday 18 May – Leeds, O2 Academy
Thursday 23 May – Oxford, O2 Academy
Friday 24 May – Sheffield, O2 Academy
Saturday 25 May – Liverpool, O2 Academy

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Rascals to hook up with O2 Academy venues nationwide UK Club Tour March 2013

Academy Music Group (AMG) is proud to announce a UK club tour across seven of its UK venues in March 2013 with Virgin Records’ newest signing, Rascals.

Fresh from a January 2013 tour support with Kendrick Lamar and in the running for MTV’s Brand New (vote Rascals at www.mtv.co.uk/brandnew*), the four-piece from Bow, London have emerged from the underground in a blaze of glory in the world of MCs, R&B and grime, with support coming in thick and fast from, the likes of DJ Target, Mistajam, Zane Lowe, Huw Stephens, Professor Green and Wiley.

Rascals will perform club PAs at O2 Academy club nights in London (Propaganda – 8 March), Glasgow (Jelly Baby – 21 March), Newcastle (Propaganda – 23 March), Leeds (Vodka Nationwide – 6 March), Leicester (Shabang! – 1 March), Bristol (Ramshackle – 15 March) and Birmingham (Propaganda – 29 March) throughout March.

“We’ve been following Rascals for some months from their support on the Conor Maynard on tour in 2012, to Kendrick Lamar in January 2013 and seeing them live on the MTV Brand New tour. We’re extremely pleased to announce a Rascals club tour, as we regularly host PAs and had enormous success with Rizzle Kicks last year. Showcasing up and coming artists to music fans is a perfect route to market and enhances the audience experience; Rascals will play to over 10,000 clubbers throughout March across our venue estate, and is a perfect platform to coincide with their brand new single release ” says Carl Bathgate, Commercial Development Manager, Academy Music Group.

“Big thanks and shout out to the O2 Academy team, we're really looking forward to this tour...” Rascals

RASCALS - Shizz, Tempz, Merkz and Kay Willz

Tickets for all events (over 18s only) available from ticketweb.co.uk (admission is  dependent on location just £3.00 - £5.00 - see venue websites for details)

LEICESTER - Friday 1st March
Shabang! - O2 Academy Leicester

LEEDS - Wednesday 6th March
Vodka Nationwide - O2 Academy Leeds

LONDON - Friday 8th March
Propaganda - O2 Academy Islington

BRISTOL - Friday 15th March
Ramshackle - O2 Academy Bristol

GLASGOW – Thursday 21st March
Jelly Baby - O2 ABC Glasgow

NEWCASTLE - Saturday 23rd March
Propaganda - O2 Academy Newcastle

BIRMINGHAM - Friday 29th March
Propaganda - O2 Academy Birmingham

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"Men Without Hats" announce first European Tour in 20 Years

30 years ago, Men Without Hats told the world “You can dance if you want to.” The world listened. Since then, the Canadian electronic rock new wave group has continued to create iconic and irresistible pop music. In February, they embark on their first European tour in over 20 years, performing all their classic hits including “The Safety Dance”, “I Got The Message”, “Pop Goes The World”, “I Like”, “Living In China”, plus songs from their critically acclaimed new studio album “Love In The Age Of War.”

The European tour starts Friday 1st February at the London’s Islington o2 Academy (only UK show), followed by dates across Germany, Austria, Denmark, and Sweden. Led by front man, lead singer and songwriter Ivan Doroschuk, in 2011, MWH performed a breakout show at SXSW, followed by an extensive 2012 North American tour alongside the B52s and Human League.

Produced by Dave “Rave” Ogilvie (Skinny Puppy, Marilyn Manson), Love In The Age of War marks MWH’s their first studio album in 10 years, and includes ten original songs. 

Since forming in the late 70's, the band has released six studio albums – having songs featured on hit TV series such as Glee, The Simpsons, Futurama and Family Guy.  Their 1980's hit “The Safety Dance” reached Top 10 in the US, the UK and 25 other countries around the world.  In 1983, they picked up a Grammy nomination for Best Group.  If you think you can still “dance if you want to,” then Love In The Age of War will give you 10 more reasons to get started.

LONDON, O2 ISLINGTON ACADEMY                         Friday 1 February

MEMMINGEN, KAMINWERK                                      Sunday 3 February

INGOLSTADT, EVENTHALLE WESTPARK                 Monday 4 February

VIENNA, SZENE WIEN                                               Tuesday 5 February

COLOGNE, MTC                                                         Wednesday 6 February

FRANKFURT, DAS BETT                                            Thursday 7 February

HANNOVER, ENGEL 07                                              Friday 8 February

BERLIN, K17                                                               Saturday 9 February

HAMBURG, LOGO                                                      Sunday 10 February

COPENHAGEN, STENGADE                                       Tuesday 12 February

MALMO, INKONST                                                     Friday 15 February

GOTHENBURG, STICKY FINGERS                             Saturday 16 February

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The Courteeners announce UK Feb/ March 2013 Tour

Courteeners have announced an 18-date UK tour for February and March 2013, which will be their biggest UK tour yet culminating with a headline show at O2 Academy Brixton on Saturday 16th March.

Last month, the band announced that they will release their new album ‘ANNA’ on 4th February which will be preceded by new single ‘Lose Control’ on 28th January, both released through V2. Zane Lowe last night gave fans the first exclusive listen to ‘Lose Control’ which can be downloaded now from – bit.ly/CourteenersLoseControl.

‘Lose Control’ opens with an addictive hook followed by Liam’s distinctive vocals which then catapult into a huge chorus of drums and melody. It the perfect introduction to the new sound of the band’s third album.

It has been two years since Courteeners last album ‘Falcon’, which charted at #6 and followed the bands #4 debut album ‘St. Jude’.  The band recorded and produced the album in Manchester at 80 Hertz Studios with producer Joe Cross (Hurts) and last Friday, performed new tracks from the album at a sold out homecoming show at the 17,000 capacity Manchester Arena.

Courteeners will be performing as part of XFM’s Winter Wonderland at O2 Academy Brixton on 17th December. Full February and March tour dates are as follows –

February:
Thu 21st                             Nottingham                       Rock City
Fri 22nd                                Leeds                                   O2 Academy
Sat 23rd                                Birmingham                      O2 Academy
Mon 25th                             Liverpool                            O2 Academy
Tue 26th                               Dundee                               Fat Sams
Thu 28th                            Inverness                            Ironworks

March:
Fri 1st                                    Glasgow                              O2 Academy
Sat 2nd                                  Edinburgh                          Picture House
Mon 4th                                Portsmouth                       Pyramids Centre
Tue 5th                                 Cambridge                         Junction
Thu 7th                               Bristol                                 O2 Academy
Fri 8th                                   Blackpool                           Empress Ballroom
Sat 9th                                   Oxford                                O2 Academy
Mon 11th                             Leicester                             O2 Academy
Tue 12th                               Cardiff                                 University Solus

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Scott Ian of 'Anthrax' announces 'Speaking Words' Tour UK May/ June 2013 Tour

Scott Ian will be heading out for a full UK ‘Speaking Words’ tour next May/June 2013. The tour comes in light of his highly successful spoken word evening at The Garage, London in November 2012.

“My first 'Speaking Words' tour and I get to do it in the UK and Ireland? Really? Wow, how f***ing cool is that!!! My one-off show in London went so well and now I get to speak words at you all over the place. Thank you for having a superior sense of humour.

I'm calling it 'Speaking Words' because the pretension of saying I am doing a 'Spoken Word' tour is too much to bear. This ain't no poetry reading. This isn't an evening of sensitive discourse.

It's an evening of ridiculous truth. It's me talking (swearing) about this insane life I've led over the last 31 years, the people I've met and the shit that's happened. And when I'm done swearing, you can ask me anything you want, the floor is yours. Cheers my friends, see you in May and June.”  Scott Ian

In a career spanning three decades, Scott Ian, as the co-founding member of Anthrax, helped to create the “New Wave of American Heavy Metal” or as it’s more commonly known, “Thrash Metal” in the mid-80’s. Scott is widely known as the face of Anthrax, and for being a constant and extremely recognizable figure in the worlds of music, poker, comics, movies and television.

In a rare outing Scott will do a spoken word performance. The show is very entertaining and funny, filled with stories from his 30+ years of travelling around the world. The night concludes with a Q and A where the audience gets to ask Scott what they want to know.

Scott Ian’s ‘Speaking Words’ tour will be sponsored by Metal Hammer magazine.

"Geek, author, guitarist, icon: when it comes to recounting the history of metal, Scott Ian's the man - catch him while you can" Alex Milas – Editor Metal Hammer
 

May 24th - Oxford O2 Academy
May 25th - Cardiff The Gate
May 27th - Plymouth White Rabbit
May 31st - Liverpool O2 Academy
June 1st - Manchester Sound Control
June 2nd - Stoke Underground
June 4th - Newcastle Upon Tyne Cluny2
June 5th - Glasgow Arches
June 10th - Bournemouth    O2 Academy
June 11th - London Garage

Tickets cost £15 (£16 London) subject to booking fee. Please see individual venue for ticket info

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The Fratellis announce UK Tour for April 2013

The Fratellis are halfway there on recording their comeback album - and they want to reassure fans it’s a return to their roots.

Jon, Baz and Mince have been working on the new record, since they announced their reformation in September, and the album will be out next year. “We’ve not changed in any way that is going to challenge people too much and you can’t really expect people to buy into what you are doing and then completely change it. You do enough to keep them motivated and interested.” Jon Fratelli

The Fratellis formed in March of 2005, and wasted no time in becoming Scotland’s biggest export to the world. In no less than 2 years the Glaswegians had sold over a million copies of the Tony Hoffer (Beck, Air) produced debut album, ‘Costello Music’, in the UK alone.

The peak of their achievements was picking up the Best British Breakthrough Gong at 2007 Brit Awards. An accolade the band is sincerely proud of as it was voted by listeners of BBC Radio 1.

It was a whirlwind 2 years in which they where labelled, ‘The best new band In Britain’ by The NME, and spent 3 weeks at no.2 when the album was first released in September 2006. No less than six months later they where playing a sold out national tour which included 4 nights at the historic O2 Academy Brixton.

Costello Music gave birth to some of the most catchy, sing along anthem’s in recent times, the thunderous Creepin Up The Backstairs, the heartfelt Whistle For The Choir and the epic Chelsea Dagger, a song so grand it’s verve is echoed across every major sporting ground and stadium up and down the country.

APRIL 2013 UK TOUR
11:       London           Electric Ballroom
12:       Birmingham   HMV Institute
13:       Manchester    HMV Ritz
15:       Bristol             O2 Academy
16:       Newcastle       O2 Academy
17:       Liverpool       O2 Academy
19:       Glasgow          Barrowland*

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