NME Awards Tour 2013 - line-up announced

DJANGO DJANGO, MILES KANE, PALMA VIOLETS and PEACE are today announced for the legendary NME Awards Tour 2013, which kicks off at Newcastle’s
O2 Academy on 7 February 2013 and ends at London’s O2 Academy Brixton on 23 February. Tickets go on pre-sale on Wednesday 28 November and are available at www.nme.com.

One of the most important events in the music calendar, the NME Awards Tour has been instrumental in launching the careers of some of the biggest acts in music today, including Arctic Monkeys, The Killers and Florence + the Machine, and 2013 is set to be one of the best years yet.

Critically acclaimed Django Django will headline the NME Awards Tour 2013. The band’s self-titled debut album has been widely praised and was nominated for the 2012 Mercury Prize, and they’re ready to bring their modern psychedlia to the masses.

One of the stars of 2012, Miles Kane takes the main support slot on the NME Awards Tour, bringing his boundless energy and charisma to the stage in advance of his forthcoming second album. Having made a huge name for himself in the past year, Miles has established himself as a tour de force in the live arena, performing tracks from his Top 20 debut, ‘Colour of The Trap’, including singles ‘Rearrange’, ‘Come Closer’ & the frenzy-inducing ‘Inhaler’.

South London’s Palma Violets emerged from nowhere in 2012 to become one of the most hyped and exciting new bands in a decade, and after a few shows in their basement and fewer on the road, they’ve proved that they’re worth it. Singles ‘Best of Friends’ and ‘Last of the Summer Wine’ are taken from the band’s forthcoming album, which is currently being recorded with Pulp bassist Steve Mackey.

Taking the prestigious NME Awards Tour opening slot are Birmingham’s Peace. The band gained high praise for clever, confident and ambitious debut EP Delicious, and have recently toured with Manic Street Preachers and The Mystery Jets. The band’s brand new single ‘Wraith’ is released on Columbia Records on 13 January.

NME editor, Mike Williams says: “2012 has been an incredible year for music, and 2013 promises to be even better, not least for Django Django, Miles Kane, Palma Violets and Peace, the four amazing bands heading up the NME Awards Tour 2013. This is undoubtedly one of the strongest and most exciting bills we’ve ever put together, and I can’t wait for it all to get started!”

The first leg of the NME Awards Tour 2013 begins at O2 Academy Newcastle on 7 February and runs until 23 February travelling to Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, Nottingham, Liverpool, Norwich, Birmingham, Cardiff, Bristol, Bournemouth, Brighton before ending at London’s O2  Academy Brixton.

Four of the hottest acts in one incredible tour! Exclusive ticket pre-sale begins at 9am on Wednesday 28 November at NME.com/tickets . Tickets go on general sale at 9am on Friday 30 November.

TOUR DATES:

Day                 Show Date                Venue Name    
Thu                 07 Feb 13                   Newcastle O2 Academy  
Fri                    08 Feb 13                  Manchester Academy 1  
Sat                  09 Feb 13                   Leeds O2 Academy      
Mon                11 Feb 13                              Glasgow O2 Academy    
Tue                 12 Feb 13                               Nottingham Rock City  
Wed                13 Feb 13                               Liverpool O2 Academy  
Fri                    15 Feb 13                               Norwich UEA   
Sat                  16 Feb 13                               Birmingham O2 Academy
Sun                 17 Feb 13                  Cardiff Uni Great Hall
Tue                 19 Feb 13                  Bristol O2 Academy    
Wed                20 Feb 13                   Bournemouth O2 Academy
Thu                 21 Feb 13                               Brighton Dome 
Sat                              23 Feb 13                               London O2 Academy Brixton

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Ticket Information

Exclusive ticket pre-sale begins at 9am on Wednesday, 28th November at NME.com/tickets.
Tickets go on general sale at 9am on Friday 30th November.

Tickets available from:
www.NME.com/tickets or 0844 858 6765
www.gigsandtours.com
www.ticketmaster.co.uk
24hr CC hotline 0844 110 051 / 0844 826 2826
Maximum four per person.

CHANNEL 4 announce live music series at ABBEY ROAD STUDIOS featuring PAUL WELLER, THE MACCABEES, FOALS, BIFFY CLYRO, ALT-J and more

New Channel 4 live music series recorded at London’s legendary Abbey Road Studios premieres with Paul Weller special
London, 6th November 2012

·       New series: Abbey Road Studios: in Session with Volkswagen Beetle begins on Channel 4 and 4OD on 14th November

·       The opening show will be a 45-minute special featuring an exclusive one-off performance by Paul Weller

·      Weekly sessions will feature a mix of established and emerging artists including Mercury Prize winners Alt-J, Mercury Prize nominees Django Django and The Maccabees, plus Foals, Biffy Clyro, The Vaccines and Two Door Cinema Club

A new TV music series, Abbey Road Studios: in Session with Volkswagen Beetle, hits screens for the first time on Channel 4 and 4OD on 14th November with a one-off performance by Paul Weller.

The 45-minute special will be the first of an eight-week series, which airs each Wednesday just after midnight.
The subsequent 30-minute weekly shows, Abbey Road Studios: in Session with Volkswagen Beetle, will then feature two artists each week including 2012 Mercury Prize winners Alt-J and nominees Django Django and The Maccabees.

The shows include:
·      Episode one: Paul Weller (45 minutes)
·      Episode two: The Maccabees/Django Django (30 minutes)
·      Episode three: Civil Wars/Kyle Eastwood Band (30 minutes)
·      Episode four: The Vaccines/Jake Bugg (30 minutes)
·      Episode five: Foals/Alt-J (30 minutes)
·      Episode six: First Aid Kit/Kristina Train (30 minutes)
·      Episode seven: Biffy Clyro/Two Door Cinema Club (30 minutes)
·      Episode eight: one hour special featuring a previously unseen performance from each of the series’ 13 acts (60 minutes)

Channel 4 and London’s legendary Abbey Road Studios have teamed-up with Volkswagen to create the series in celebration of the return of the iconic Volkswagen Beetle.

Produced by Live From Abbey Road Productions, makers of the hugely successful Live From Abbey Road series, the intimate show is shot live in Studio 2.

The Abbey Road Studios: in Session with Volkswagen Beetle series is produced by Michael Gleason, Live from Abbey Road (Ltd) and commissioned by Cath Lovesey and Steven Edwards at Channel 4. 

For more information on the new Volkswagen Beetle please visit

http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/new/beetle-nf/home

www.facebook.com/volkswagenuk

Sound City announce more acts for 2012 show

The Temper Trap, Kids In Glass Houses, James Vincent McMorrow, Django Django, Tim Hecker, Space, The Wedding Present and more announced for 5^th Birthday Celebrations

New artists will join a stellar line up that includes Professor Green, White Denim, Death In Vegas, Michael Kiwanuka and more

Over 50 new bands announced

Sold out New York Sound City show a phenomenal success

Ticket prices rise at midday on Monday April 2^nd – Get your tickets now

Liverpool Sound City celebrates its 5^th Birthday in May and the line up continues to grow for what is set to be the best event yet.  Having announced acts such as Professor Green, White Denim, Death In Vegas and the BBC Sound Best Of 2012 winner Michael Kiwanuka previously the next wave of artists brings the most exciting contemporary artists to Liverpool with a few classic names thrown in for good measure.

Australian guitar band The Temper Trap have recently expanded to a five piece, ensuring a much bigger and more rounded sound for their second album ‘The Temper Trap’, which is released in May.  The release of their first album propelled them to international acclaim and their much anticipated return will see celebrated frontman Dougy Mandagi back in the north west for a must see show.

Kids In Glass House’s infectious, hook laden rock has ensured a wildly devoted and rapturous young following and their huge riffs and choruses has led to widespread mainstream success.  This hot and sweaty show will be a Sound City highlight.  Of a more gentle leaning is Irish singer songwriter, James Vincent McMorrow whose captivating songs sound both fresh and as if they’ve been in your head forever.  His live shows are simply spellbinding and James will be playing tracks from his debut album ‘Extracts From A Conversation’ as well as premiering new material. 

One of the most talked about artists of the past 12 months, Django Django’s recently released debut album has more than justified the hype.  Their ultra modern strain of psychadelia has marked them out as a very special band indeed and attendance at this show is a must!  Canadian Tim Hecker plays a rare UK show at Sound City.  A favourite of Pitchfork and Wired magazine,

Tim’s cathedral electronic music explores the intersection of noise, dissonance and melody, mixing sub bass and static to mesmerizing effect.

One of Liverpool’s favourite acts, Space, have reformed and will be reminding everyone why they spent the mid nineties singing along to such distinctive anthems as ‘Female Of The Species’, ‘Neighbourhood’, ‘Avenging Angels’ and ‘The Ballad Of Tom Jones’.  Another act that have always refused to conform are The Wedding Present who have spent the last 25 years making bittersweet, breathtakingly honest, love songs that are immersed in whirlwind guitars.  Something of a national treasure, David Gedge will be performing tracks with the band from classic albums such as ‘George Best’, ‘Seahorses’, ‘Bizarro’ alongside more recent material.

Lower Than Atlantis have graduated from their early post melodic, hardcore to embrace a much grungier sound and have developed in one of the countries best live rock acts whilst Domino Records singer songwriter Eugene McGuinness will perform his angsty, carefree, hormone fuelled tracks that captivate audiences. 

Other acts confirmed to play at Liverpool Sound City include The Big Sleep, Willis Earl Beal, Thunderbird Gerard, Still Corners, Mugstar, Stealing Sheep, Stephen Langstaff, Sissy & The Blisters, The Kill Van Kulls, Electric Guest, White Arrows, The Night, Lulu James, EJ, Said The Whale, Don Broco, Futures, Dan Croll, Capac and Ex Easter Island Head.

Liverpool Sound City is much acclaimed for working with partner countries to identify the best of their emerging talent and provide a platform for exposure in the UK and 2012 sees some fantastic acts landing at John Lennon airport to perform in this historic music city.  New Zealand bring Pikachunes, Princess Chelsea and Midnight Youth to Merseyside whilst Australia are represented by Step Panther, Millions, Inland Sea, Ben Salter, Bonfire Nights, Oliver Tank, Wim, Jackson Firebird, The Bowers and Sietta.  Canadian acts are Jordan Cook, Kestrels, Ben Caplan and Slow Down Moasses whilst Denmark and Italy complete the international flavour with Strangers On A Train and The Second Grace respectively.

Further announcements will be made shortly about the Sound City convention, Expo and UK Music Student Awards, all parts of this multi faceted 3 day international music, media and technology event.  Liverpool Sound Citycontinues to focus on the future, intent on bringing the best new music, film, art and more from all over the world to Liverpool. 

Last week’s inaugural New York Sound City was a resounding success, marking a significant move forward in Sound City’s international events calendar.  Established as a pre curser to SXSW, New York Sound City sold out a week in advance and was attended by a number of exceptional music industry talents – many of whom made rare appearances. 

The night time gig at Webster Hall featured a guest appearance from Jetlag, the new band of Andy Rourke from The Smiths, as well as performances from Paula I Karol, Tyburn Saints and the surely soon to be huge Dutch Uncles, whose irresistible shimmery songs captivated the audience. 

The date of New York Sound City 2013 will be Monday, March 11th, 2013.

Liverpool Sound City tickets are on sale at the following prices.

Sound City Live Festival Wristband - £30 – Price rise Monday April 2^nd at midday

Sound City Delegate Pass - £120 – Price rise Monday April 2^nd at midday

For information on Liverpool Sound City go to the following:

Website: http://www.liverpoolsoundcity.co.uk/

Website tickets link: http://www.liverpoolsoundcity.co.uk/products

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liverpoolsoundcity

Twitter: @SoundCity

Hashtag for this year will be #SoundCity12

Acts confirmed for Liverpool Sound City so far.  More to follow.

Professor Green/ The Temper Trap / Death In Vegas / Mystery Jets /
Kids In Glass Houses / White Denim / Ghostpoet / Space / The Wedding Present / Alkaline Trio / James Vincent McMorrow / Michael Kiwanuka / Willy Mason / Django Django / Tim Hecker / Slow Club / The Jezabels / Bear In Heaven / Still Flyin' /
Forest Swords / Stealing Sheep / Charli XCX / The History Of Apple Pie / Alt-J / TOY
Lower Than Atlantis / Don Broco / Futures / The Computers / The Big Sleep / Yukon Blonde / Willis Earl Beal / Thunderbird Gerard / Lulu James / EJ / Still Corners / Folks / The Heartbreaks / Fixers / Mugstar / Eugene McGuinness / Stephen Langstaff /   Sissy & The Blisters / The Kill Van Kulls / The Night
Electric Guest / White Arrows / Said The Whale / Bleached / Dan Croll / Capac / Ex Easter Island Head / Jonquil / Shields / Towns / PINS / Pikachunes / Princess Chelsea / Midnight Youth / Step Panther / Millions / Inland Sea / Ben Salter / Bonfire Nights / Oliver Tank / Wim / Jackson Firebird / The Bowers / Sietta / Jordan Cook / Kestrels / Ben Caplan / Slow Down Moasses / Strangers On A Train / The Second Grace