Category Archives: Festivals & Large Events

Latest line-up changes and announcements about festivals.

News: THE GREAT BRITISH ALTERNATIVE FESTIVAL 2013

Posted on March 12, 2013 by jason

THE GREAT BRITISH ALTERNATIVE FESTIVAL 2013 Following the phenomenal success of last years inaugural event, another stunning line up of Punk, Ska, Mod and Alternative acts have been confirmed for this years event, held once again at BUTLINS RESORT, MINEHEAD … Continue reading →

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News: CAMBRIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL 25th-28th JULY 2013 announce headliners

Posted on March 7, 2013 by jason

CAMBRIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL 25th-28th JULY 2013 CHERRY HINTON HALL GROUNDS FIRST NAMES ANNOUNCED The Mavericks (Sat) Bellowhead (Fri) KT Tunstall (Sat) Levellers (Fri) Liam O’Flynn, Andy Irvine, Paddy Glackin & Dónal Lunny aka LAPD (Fri) Capercaillie (Sun) Heritage Blues Orchestra … Continue reading →

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News: New film ‘VINYL’ hits cinemas on 15th March 2013

Posted on February 19, 2013 by jason

 ‘VINYL’ hits cinemas on 15th March 2013  Starring Phil Daniels, Keith Allen, Perry Benson and Jamie Blackley  Leicester Square Premier 12th March 2013  PHIL DANIELS AND KEITH ALLEN TO STAR IN NEW FILM BASED ON THE ALARM’S MUSIC INDUSTRY SCAM … Continue reading →

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News: CAMBRIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES ACTS FOR OPENING NIGHT

Posted on February 11, 2013 by jason

25, 26, 27, 28 JULY 2013 CHERRY HINTON HALL GROUNDS The Cambridge Folk Festival is pleased to announce the first names for this year’s Festival. Playing on Stage 2 on the opening Thursday night of the Festival will be: Lucy … Continue reading →

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Fearless Vampire Killers announce comic collaboration

Posted on January 30, 2013 by jason

Fearless Vampire Killers announce comic collaboration and signing opportunity at the London Super Comic Convention on 24th February. UK shock-rockers Fearless Vampire Killers have teamed up with acclaimed Italian comic artist Marco Turini to illustrate a front cover for one … Continue reading →

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Paul Menel performing IQ’s Nomzano album

Posted on December 12, 2012 by jason

As previously announced, Clive Nolan is currently working at the studio on his new project “Alchemy”. The world premiere of the show will take place at the famous Wyspianski Theatre in Katowice, Poland on February 22, 2013. The show will … Continue reading →

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JOLLY – Hurricane Sandy completely destroyed band equipment

Posted on November 23, 2012 by jason

JOLLY – Hurricane Sandy completely destroyed band equipment: band kicks off Indiegogo help fund campaign The American rock band JOLLY suffered severely from hurricane Sandy in New York. JOLLY have been working on recording their second studio album “Audio Guide … Continue reading →

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ALT-FEST festival announced for 2014

Posted on November 22, 2012 by jason

ALT-FEST ***BRAND NEW TRULY ALTERNATIVE LIFESTYLE AND RADICAL MUSIC FESTIVAL CONFIRMED FOR AUGUST 15/16/17 2014 *** Alt-Fest – a brand new radical alternative music and lifestyle festival with a totally wicked edge, has been confirmed to take place on August … Continue reading →

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JEFF LYNNE – Long Wave

Posted on October 12, 2012 by jason

Frontiers www.frontiers.it       Nothing for years and then along comes a re-recorded best of E.L.O. and a solo album from Jeff Lynne on the same day. “Long Wave” is titled in tribute to the old radio shows that … Continue reading →

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CLIVE NOLAN’S ALCHEMY news

Posted on October 1, 2012 by jason

It has been an extremely busy time for Clive Nolan and musicians involved in his latest project ‘Alchemy’. The first recordings have begun and the double CD album is due to be out in Spring 2013. This release will, however, … Continue reading →

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HRH AOR announces first eighteen acts

Posted on September 27, 2012 by jason

Tesla confirmed to headline new HRH AOR Festival in proud association with Classic Rock Magazine. Hard Rock Hell in proud association with Classic Rock Magazine are set to launch a new indoor weekend AOR music festival simply called HRH AOR … Continue reading →

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IT BITES new video and UK dates

Posted on September 19, 2012 by jason

IT BITES – video premier to new single “Cartoon Graveyard” and announcement of the UK tour dates Having already released the brilliantly received album Map Of The Past, and played a highly successful UK run of tour dates, the band … Continue reading →

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POWER QUEST join SCARfest line-up

Posted on September 18, 2012 by jason

POWER QUEST will play the 1st Annual SCARfest which takes place in Stoke on Trent between Saturday 24th, Sunday 25th, and Monday 26th August 2013. SCARfest is excited to announce the addition of POWER QUEST to the line-up for the … Continue reading →

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Hard Rock Hell Prog festival April 6th & 7th

Posted on September 18, 2012 by jason

Magna Science Park in Rotherham, weekend of 6th/7th April 2013. HRH PROG launches a new interactive festival in proud association with PROG Magazine on April 6th / 7th at MAGNA in Rotherham The Successful Hard Rock Hell weekender team is … Continue reading →

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DENIM & LEATHER NWOBHM FESTIVAL 2012

Posted on July 16, 2012 by jason

DENIM & LEATHER NWOBHM FESTIVAL 2012 Praying Mantis, Weapon, Stampede, Gaskin plus special guests Agincourt Praying Mantis, Weapon, Stampede, Gaskin plus special guests Agincourt will rock this year’s inaugural Denim & Leather NWOBHM Festival  at Wolverhampton’s Slade Rooms on Saturday September 29th.  And as … Continue reading →

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Celebr8 prog festival – IQ, IT BITES, PALLAS & more

Posted on June 26, 2012 by jason
Celebr8 Prog

HEADLINE ACT-ONLY TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PROG FEST CELEBR8, the British Progressive Rock Festival has announced that headline act only tickets (IQ and It Bites) are now available at only £25.00. The Acoustic Stage acts have also been finalised and … Continue reading →

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Patsy Matheson & Becky Mills news

Posted on June 10, 2012 by jason

The last few months have been really busy – Becky Mills and me have been out on the road playing our guitars and singing a bit all over the UK. What fun we have had! We have performed in some … Continue reading →

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Voodoo Six announce Download Festival appearance and dates with Adrenaline Mob

Posted on May 30, 2012 by jason

Voodoo Six announce Download Festival appearance and dates with Adrenaline Mob British rockers Voodoo Six are excited to announce their Summer 2012 tour schedule which will include a set on Download Festival’s Red Bull Bedroom Stage and support shows across … Continue reading →

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ALVIN STARDUST, DODGY, BJORN AGAIn and more added to GUILFEST line-up

Posted on May 30, 2012 by jason

Bjorn Again, Dodgy, Alvin Stardust, Bastille, Rolo Tomassi, Glitterband, Feed The Rhino, Lost Alone, TRC, Dismantle, Millions Like Us, The Priscillas, Chords, Take Fat All performing at GuilFest 2012. The wonderful Björn Again are confirmed to perform on The Main … Continue reading →

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BRYAN FERRY, CHIC feat. NILE ROGERS, SKINDRED for Guilfest 2012

Posted on April 4, 2012 by jason

Organisers have scored a major coup for GuilFest 2012 as Art Rock legend BRYAN FERRY CBE is confirmed to headline the main stage on the night of Sunday 15th July at GuilFest 2012.  Regarded as the embodiment of high glamour, … Continue reading →

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Queen Extravaganza announced

Posted on March 28, 2012 by jason

Drummer Roger Taylor has taken on the role of serving as producer and musical director for the Queen Extravaganza, an “Official Queen Tribute Show,” which will hit clubs and theaters across North America this summer. “The Queen Extravaganza will not … Continue reading →

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Big Country announced for Isle of Wight festival

Posted on March 18, 2012 by jason

MAIN STAGE… BIG COUNTRY Featuring special guest Elizabeth McGovern (from ‘Downtown Abbey’) Saturday 23 June GARDEN STAGE… SADIE AND THE HOTHEADS Saturday 23 June 21 – 24 June 2012 www.isleofwightfestival.com Elizabeth McGovern, one of the star’s of the hit TV … Continue reading →

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Z Rock 2012

Posted on March 8, 2012 by jason

www.zrecords.net www.z-records.com www.facebook.com/ZRECORDS.OFFICIAL Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions, Check out videos here: https://www.facebook.com/getreadytorockradio David Randall presents a weekly show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Sundays at 22:00 … Continue reading →

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The Lady: A Homage to Sandy Denny

Posted on February 28, 2012 by jason

An evening of classic songs by Sandy Denny featuring Joan Wasser aka Joan As Policewoman, Maddy Prior, Jerry Donahue, Dave Swarbrick, Green Gartside, PP Arnold, Thea Gilmore, plus members of Bellowhead, Lavinia Blackwall (Trembling Bells), Sam Carter, Blair Dunlop (The … Continue reading →

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