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Exclusive offer from Ministry of Sound Comments Off

Posted on August 25, 2010
An exciting opportunity waits online for lovers of dance music. The UK’s greatest ever club and worldwide phenomenon, Ministry of Sound, has teamed with Britain’s leading internet discount provider. Thanks to the team at discountvouchers.co.uk, you can now save 15 per cent off all orders from the massive catalogue at Ministry of ... Read More >>

Lady goes GaGa for Tesco carpark Comments Off

Posted on June 01, 2010
The weird and wacky storybook world of pop songstress Lady GaGa has yet another new chapter. The multi award-winning singer has left many again scratching their heads after her latest antics, which this time included a decent night’s sleep in a Tesco carpark rather than at the sumptuous Dorchester Hotel where ... Read More >>

Britain has talent and Eurovison envy Comments Off

Posted on February 23, 2010
Apparently the one thing in life that still eludes Simon Cowell is victory in the Eurovision Song Contest – at least according to The Sun and Pete Waterman. The 2010 version of the famous contest will see Waterman behind the UK entrant along with former pop producing partner Michael Stock of ... Read More >>

Lady wins three BRITs as Oasis go Gaga Comments Off

Posted on February 17, 2010
The BRIT awards were dominated by Lady Gaga, who took home three top honours but her usual stage antics were overshadowed by yet another petulant outburst by Liam Gallagher. The Poker Face songstress won in the categories of International Female Solo Artist, International Breakthrough Act and International Album, prompting host Peter ... Read More >>

Five of Europe’s Best Music Festivals Comments Off

Posted on December 31, 2009
Some of the top music festivals in Europe to try in 2010: Soundwave, Croatia Staged in a small village on the coast of Dalmatia, Soundwave features an inland amphitheatre for the performers, the circular Barbarella club of disco lovers and a terrace for the DJs right on the beach. and Europe's best ... Read More >>

Beach Break Live festival facing opposition at new venue Comments Off

Posted on December 10, 2009
Residents living near a coastal country park are opposing plans to stage music festival this summer which could see as many as 20,000 students from across the country. Carmarthenshire Council is carrying out negotiations with the people behind Beach Break Live concerning the use of Pembrey Country Park. Carmarthenshire Council admitted that ... Read More >>

Lily Allen Ready For A Break Comments Off

Posted on December 03, 2009
British performer Lily Allen has revealed that she will break from the music business for a 2 or 3 year period in order to carry out other projects. Allen announced during an interview with BBC Newsbeat that after her last performance at her scheduled gig on March 7, a concert which ... Read More >>

Ticketmaster and Live Nation on the backburner Comments Off

Posted on October 09, 2009
The once expected huge merger between Live Nation and Ticketmaster Entertainment was thrown into doubt this week as regulators in the UK halted the agreement because of competition concerns. The Competition Commission temporarily and conditionally ruled against the suggested $2.5bn (£1.5bn) agreement, stating that it could hinder healthy competition in the ... Read More >>

Sex Pistols’ Matlock Plans UK tour Comments Off

Posted on September 28, 2009
Glen Matlock, the original bass player of punk-rock phenomenon The Sex Pistols, is planning a string of acoustic shows across Britain. Growing up as a kid in London, the bassist quickly discovered that he possessed little affinity with progressive rock which was prevailing during the early 70s in British music. Instead, ... Read More >>

Lily Allen should stop crying Comments Off

Posted on September 23, 2009
Every once in a while things change; the rules of the game are just not the same anymore. Singer Lily Allen is turning up her fight to counter act online piracy via a blog gathering fellow acts to campaign in favour of the rights of artists. The performer has created a new ... Read More >>


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