Hanson added to V festival 2011 Line up

V FESTIVAL 2011 STAGE BREAKDOWN REVEALED

** Hanson added to the line up! **


V Festival, sponsored by Virgin Media, today reveals 90’s pop sensation Hanson to the 2011 line up. The band of brothers has enjoyed a recent revival and will be hitting the Big Blue Tent (NAME TBC) with brand new material and a more mature sound.



The latest addition comes as V Festival reveals which artists will be performing on which stage throughout the weekend. Festivalgoers can now start planning their movements on site; the hardest part will be deciding who to see!



  VIRGIN MEDIA STAGE
  Saturday 20th August, Hylands Park, Chelmsford Sunday 21st August, Weston Park, Staffordshire   Sunday 21st August, Hylands Park. Chelmsford Saturday 20th August, Weston Park, Staffordshire
  Arctic Monkeys Plan B Kaiser Chiefs Lost Prophets Bruno Mars KT Tunstall Ziggy Marley Fun Lovin Criminals   Eminem Rihanna The Script Manic Street Preachers Scouting For Girls Ellie Goulding Squeeze Imelda May



  4 MUSIC STAGE
  Saturday 20th August Hylands Park, Chelmsford    Sunday 21st August, Weston Park, Staffordshire   Sunday 21st August, Hylands Park. Chelmsford Saturday 20th August, Weston Park, Staffordshire
  Dizzee Rascal Razorlight Tinie Tempah Jessie J Example Olly Murs Cast Kids In Glass Houses Aloe Blacc Big Country Kassidy   Primal Scream (Screamadelica), Pendulum The Courteeners The Wombat N-Dubz Good Charlotte You Me At Six Ocean Colour Scene Noisettes D12 The Knux



  BIG BLUE TENT
  Saturday 20th August, Hylands Park, Chelmsford Sunday 21st August, Weston Park, Staffordshire   Sunday 21st August, Hylands Park. Chelmsford Saturday 20th August, Weston Park, Staffordshire
  Chase and Status Glasvegas Katy B Professor Green Wiz Khalifa Chipmunk Kele Labrinth Clare Maguire Wretch 32 Twenty Twenty   Duran Duran Mark Ronson & The Business Intl Big Audio Dynamite Hurts The Saturdays Eliza Doolittle The Wanted Dionne Bromfield Chiddy Bang Hanson Slaughter House



  UNDERCOVER FROM VIRGIN MEDIA
  Saturday 20th August, Hylands Park Chelmsford Sunday 21st August, Weston Park, Staffordshire   Sunday 21st August, Hylands Park. Chelmsford Saturday 20th August. Weston Park, Staffordshire
  Goldie Lookin Chain Gomez Morcheeba The Airborne Toxic Event Chromeo Yasmin Special Guest Frankmusic Beardyman Maverick Sabre Alex Winston Parade Alice Gold   Jaguar Skills I Am Kloot Stornoway Bellowhead The Pierces Fenech-Soler Special Guest Mummers Kitty, Daisy & Lewis Fitz and the Tantrums Morning Parade Emma’s Imagination Wolfgang


Festivalgoers kicking themselves for not getting tickets can still take advantage of V Style, a new luxurious range of stylish accommodation available on site at Hylands Park, Chelmsford. Sleep in decadent surroundings by choosing between a lux pad, pop up hotel room, yurt or perhaps even a gypsy caravan to rest your tired festival head at the end of each night. V Style packages include* weekend passes and all your accommodation needs taken care of including a warm shower and premium toilets. You’ll never go back to basic camping again!

To keep up-to-date with all the news from V Festival visit www.vfestival.com , ‘like’ V Festival on Facebook (facebook.com/vfestival) or follow @vfestival on Twitter

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Chester Rocks Alternative stage Line up

Chester Rocks have announced their alternative stage at this years event.  The line up below is for Saturday and is sponsored by Dawsons. A great chance to see new and emerging talent alongside some big names. Make sure you give these guys a listen because you never know when they will be on the main stage. Tickets are still available for this years event and can be bought here http://www.chester-rocks.com/tickets

For more info on the acts go to http://www.chester-rocks.com/dawsons-alternative-stage

SATURDAY

Elsie
The August September
Four Floors Up
The Red River Mud Puppies
Strawhouses
Lawless
Kids on Bridges
Indigo City
Camera
The Loose Kites
Shy and the Fight

SUNDAY

Amsterdam
    The Suns
    The Thespians
    The Fallows
    Wrecked Careers
    Babylon Leaf
    The Wicked Whispers
    Owls*
    Fly With Vampires
    Dustland
    The Loud
    Killaflaw

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JUDY AND LIZA - REUNITED ON STAGE

JUDY AND LIZA

REUNITED ON STAGE IN JUST ONE WEEK’S TIME

What good is sitting alone in your room? In just one week’s time Judy Garland and her daughter Liza Minnelli will be reunited on stage as Judy and Liza begins previews around Merseyside, before touring the UK in 2011. Rehearsals are now in full flow in London and the excitement is building as the orchestrations, set, costumes and performers all come together for the first time.

Merseyside born Emma Dears felt that it would be perfect to trial the show in her home region due to its status as a cultural capital, as well as it being home, of course. Thus, the people of the region will be the first to see this all new musical experience before anyone else. Judy and Liza will open at the Capstone Theatre, Liverpool on 4^th Nov before travelling to the St Helens Theatre Royal on 6^th Nov and The Floral Pavilion, New Brighton for two performances on 13 Nov.

These legends of the silver screen will be portrayed on stage by West End stars Emma Dears (Mary Magdelene-Jesus Christ Superstar, Ellen –Miss Saigon) and Lucy Williamson (We Will Rock You, Fame and most recently played the lead role of Mavis in the UK No1 tour of Stepping Out). The performances will be intertwined with images of Judy and Liza, whilst Emma, as Liza and Lucy, playing Judy, tell the sensational stories of the lives of two of the world’s most legendary stars of stage and screen. The show will of course feature all all of your favourite Judy and Liza hits including Cabaret, Maybe This Time and The Man That Got Away.

Emma and Lucy will be backed by a five piece band, providing the perfect setting for the songs of Judy and Liza, with Musical Direction from renowned Conductor and Composer Michael England, (Phantom of the Opera and Miss Saigon, both in the West End) and direction from the award winning Rita Henderson.

Visit www.judyandliza.com to hear Emma Dears sing Maybe This Time, a little teaser of what you can expect from the show. (Don’t click on anything when you get to the site to listen)

Judy and Liza is a dream that Emma Dears has had for a number of years. Emma has created the concept, written the script and also performs as Liza in the show. Now, her vision becomes a dazzling reality.

Emma explains “About ten years ago I had the idea for a show about Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli. I had always been compared to Liza as a performer and so I started to look into her life. The one thing that these two fascinating women share is the rare ability to move an audience and yet their personal lives are blighted with tragedy and loneliness. When you look deeper into the songs which they have both made famous over the years the parallels with their own life experiences are uncanny. This is why “Judy & Liza” works and why the audience will be taken on an emotional rollercoaster whilst at the same time enjoying some of the most beautiful and familiar songs of the last eighty years.”

Judy and Liza is a show that the whole family will not want to miss, so come hear the music play, as the curtain rises on Judy and Liza one more time...

‘So I would dance and she would sing, and it was kind of a family thing.

Performing was part of our world.’ Liza Minnelli.

PERFORMANCE DETAILS

The Capstone Theatre, Liverpool

Hope University Creative Campus,

17 Shaw Street,

Liverpool

L6 1HP

Thursday 4^th November 2010 @ 7.30pm

Ticket Price £15.00 (£12.50 Concession)

Tickets can purchased through the Liverpool Philharmonic Box Office

Box Office Telephone Number: 0151 709 3789

Tickets can be purchased from Website: www.judyandliza.com

St Helens Theatre Royal

Corporation Street

St Helens

WA10 1LQ

Saturday 6^th November 2010 @ 7.30pm

Ticket Price £15.00 (£12.50 Concession)

Theatre Box Office: 01744 756000

Website: www.sthelenstheatreroyal.co.uk

New Brighton Floral Pavilion
Marine Promenade
New Brighton
Wirral
CH45 2JS

Saturday 13^th November 2010 @ 2.30pm and 7.30pm

Ticket price 7.30pm £22.00 & £20.00 (£2.00 reduction for concessions)

2.30pm £20.00 & £18.00 (£2.00 reduction for concessions)

Theatre Box Office: 0151 666 0000

Website: www.floralpavilion.com

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LENNON REMEMBERED - The life and works - Echo Arena

Celebrating the Life and Works of John Lennon 9/10/40 – 9/12/80



Friends and artists unite to remember Liverpool’s most famous son.



Friends and artists who worked with the late, great John Lennon will come together for the first time in a historic memorial concert to commemorate 30 years since his untimely death. The one off concert entitled ‘LENNON REMEMBERED – The 9 Faces of John’ is being held at Liverpool’s Echo Arena on Thursday 9th December at 8pm. It will present artists and friends who span the whole life and career of the ex-Beatle from Liverpool to New York.



The CMP Entertainment and Cavern Club production will focus on the significance that Lennon believed the number 9 had on his life. It will see 9 periods of John’s life represented by those who were there, including John’s first band The Quarrymen, the Beatles fellow Hamburg musician and lead vocalist on ‘My Bonnie’ Tony Sheridan, art school friend and editor of Mersey Beat Bill Harry and Beatles Press Officer, close friend and ex CEO of Apple Tony Bramwell. Also appearing are Joey Molland, guitarist with Apple signed Badfinger who played on Lennon’s Imagine, Grammy award winning sound engineer Dennis Ferrante who worked on a plethora of Lennon’s albums during his New York years, as well as Liverpool born actor Mark McGann who is famed for his honest and powerful portrayal of John both on stage and film. He will present a special performance of his award winning stage show, John Lennon – In My Life.



Co-event organiser and Cavern Club owner Bill Heckle says “Anyone who loves the music of John Lennon and The Beatles should not miss this night. You will be witnessing history with contributions from those who helped John create it.”



With more very special guests to be announced, one artist who will be stepping up to the stage to perform and share anecdotes on the night is Plastic Ono Band member Alan White who played drums on Lennon’s classic hits including ‘Instant Karma’ and ‘Imagine’.



Alan White says “working with John was truly one of the highpoints of my career. The world lost not only an amazing musician but a great man when he died and I’m honoured to be involved in such a fitting tribute to a dear friend.”



And if that wasn’t enough – US Beatles artist Shannon and artist to Hollywood stars has been drafted in to produce an exclusive piece of art entitled ‘The Nine Faces of John’. The professionally crafted piece will be used in the show to depict the stages of John’s life from Liverpool to his final days in New York.



Profits from the entire night are going to local charities Alder Hey Imagine Appeal, Radio City’s Cash For Kids and the Mathew Street Festival.



John’s sister Julia Lennon says “John would be very proud that the concert was bringing together so many of his friends and colleagues. I am delighted that ‘Lennon Remembered’ is such an historic and relevant tribute to my brother’s life and career. It’s wonderful that the proceeds for such a celebration can also give a little back to the city that he loved.”



Director of “LENNON REMEMBERED” Jon Keats said “We are pleased to be announcing the first guests for Lennon Remembered. Talks are ongoing with many more of John’s friends and fellow musicians so watch this space as it promises to be a memorable evening.”



PERFORMANCE DETAILS



LENNON REMEMBERED - The Nine Faces of John

Liverpool Echo Arena

Thursday 9 December,

Doors open 6:30pm, show starts 8pm.

Tickets: £27.50 (plus a limited number of higher priced gold circle tickets)

A limited number of Gold Circle tickets and VIP tickets are available. For VIP packages, including food, beverages and after-show hospitality please contact Jan Owen (0151 708 6050 / 07932 763107 janowen@cmplive.com)



LENNON REMEMBERED tickets are on sale now from:

Echo Arena (0844 8000 400) www.echoarena.com

Ticketmaster (0844 844 0444) www.ticketmaster.co.uk

Ticketline (0151 256 5555) www.ticketline.co.uk

See Tickets (0871 220 0260) www.seetickets.com

Gigantic (0115 959 7908) www.gigantic.com

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Stereo MC's @ Kendal Calling

The look maybe different for lead singer, Rob B, especially with a guitar in hand, but the recognisable voice and dance moves symbolise a very welcome return to the festival circuit for the Stereo MC's. Showcasing an array of tracks from past, present and future including old favourites, “Shine A Light” and “Ground Level”, I can say with all honesty, I didn't realise how much I'd missed them till hearing so many blasts from the past.

Rob B and his backing singers didn't stop moving throughout the whole set apart from during “Step It Up”, when he paused to “Breathe in some country air”. The crowd joined in with so much enthusiasm, especially when Rob B “Lets get down and dirty with the Stereo MC's. Lets hit that base line”, and the first few beats of “Connected” kicked in the, the crowds response was immense and bounced along in happy nostalgia from that point onwards.

I have to admit that one of the reason's I was so excited about Kendal Calling was so I could see these guys live at last and my expectations were certainly met and I can happily say if this set was anything to go by, then the Stereo MC's are back with a vengeance at last.

Words: Alison Goggin

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Phenomenal Handclap Band @ The Masque Liverpool

The Phenomenal handclap band is quite a mouthful indeed and pretty difficult to pronounce after a few beverages, but lets put that’s aside for now and focus on the music. Hailing from Manhattan and Brooklyn this 8 piece are as tight as any 3 piece band could hope to be.

Taking to the stage at the Masque in Liverpool is an event in itself. Moody and intense sounds emanating from the speakers. The Handclap Band enters amidst neon of red light and silently take their places and then suddenly the music kicks in.

If you can imagine a fusion of music from the 50’s,through the hippy era of the 60’s, passing directly through the disco era of the 70’s and landing in the hedonist 80’s then you will have a brief insight into the musical sound the Handclap play.

The set builds up then comes back down. With Hendrix licks on the guitar and Prince grooves on the keyboard you can’t help but start moving and swaying to the funk-a-delic rhythm. This is almost like an old school rave, apart from the fact that there are 8 talents musicians on stage and not 1 guy with a glow stick and a Casio keyboard. The audience embrace the music and by the end of the set are yelling for more of the same but alas the set has to come to an untimely end even though you get the feeling they could have stayed up there all night.

One thing is for sure, if you go to see this band, phenomenal they are and hand clapping you will be

http://www.phenomenalhandclapband.com/

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KAYLIED STAGE AT KENDAL CALLING ANNOUNCED

KAYLIED STAGE & BAND ON THE WALL PRESENTS FINEST MUSIC FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Celebrating music from all over the globe, Band on The Wall presents The Kaylied Stage at Kendal Calling festival. The stage will feature a diverse showcase, taking a traditional area & revelling in the love of cross-genre music. A mixed bag of eclectic delights will take to the Kaylied Stage with everything from folk to ska, soul to punk, electro to folk-pop, northern soul to americana.

2009 saw the likes of Frank Turner, Tunng, The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show, Mumford & Sons, Tommy Reilly plus many more. Held in the Croissant Neuf Tent ? Glastonbury?s oldest running area & Europe?s biggest solar powered tent, Kendal Callings ear for diversity illustrates why press are referring to the festival as ?The Glastonbury of the North!?

The Kaylied gives music lovers the chance to discover what the love for tradition is all about. Due to popular demand as a late night hot spot we have decided to keep the Kaylied open longer with the music pumping through til? 3am.

Following on from his phenomenal set last year, BBC 6Music?s Craig Charles will be back with his immense collection of funk and Soul to once again bring the festival to a close with some serious booty shaking. Friday night sees The Unabombers founder of legendary Manchester clubnight Electric Chair bring their renowned basement soul to the fields and on Saturday it's Beat Boutique with a Northern Soul night that will keep you dancing till the wee small hours.

On Friday the Kaylied headliners will be Swedish sister folk duo First Aid Kit, enchanting story telling at its finest the band are stepping into Kendal fresh from their world tour. On Saturday Mark Chadwick - The Leveller?s frontman will be delivering a Festival exclusive! With an acoustic set The Levellers lead vocalist and guitarist comes to Kendal Calling for a very special and intimate set. The Levellers are one of Britain?s most renowned folk rock bands, this is not to be missed.

Baked A la Ska have been described as ?Utterly bonkers but irresistible? by Manchester Evening News. The 11-piece big band feature MC?s, harmonicas & one of the tightest rhythm sections in Manchester, Baked A la Ska bring a raucous & uplifting set to the fields.

Hailing from North California is Jesca Hoop, singer songwriter whose been mentored by Tom Waits. Jesca has shared the stage with the likes of Elbow, Polyphonic Spree & Mark Knopfler. Her soulful vocals are beautiful and well worth checking out while you have the chance.

Also from across the pond Skip McDonald aka Little Axe is on board, a Blues musician and legendary guitarist with a background in jazz, doo wop and gospel. Skip (whose stage name is Little Axe) was a member of the house band for Sugarhill Records and appeared as a guitarist on many early rap albums including The Message for Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five.

Up and coming folk star John Smith gained critical acclaim from his recent tour with Mercury Prize-nominated and ex-Lamb frontwoman Lou Rhodes, and is one of the most exciting new voices in British folk music, showing the diversity of the Kayleid stage as he stands alongside folk artists from all over the globe.

MARK CHADWICK (ACOUSTIC SET FROM THE LEVELLERS FRONTMAN - FESTIVAL EXCLUSIVE!) / FIRST AID KIT / BAKED A LA SKA / LANCASHIRE HOTPOTS / ELECTRIC CHAIR - THE UNABOMBERS / CRAIG CHARLES FUNK ?N SOUL SHOW / DENIS JONES / BEAT BOUTIQUE / SKIP MCDONALD / JOHN SMITH / JESCA HOOP / KIRSTY ALMEIDA / MATTHEW HALSALL / TANKUS THE HENGE / IAN KING / MICHEAL KIWANUKA / 1, 2, 3, 4's / JONATHAN JEREMIAH / THE MOUSE OUTFIT / RAGHU DIXIT / KATHRYN EDWARDS / THE SEE SEE / JAMES KELLY / TO SOPHIA / JO ROSE / SIMON CONNOR / THE SWITCH / ANDY NEEDHAM / LAZYBONES

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