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Beeb Confirms Plans to Close 6 Music – Other BBC Stations to Boost Music Output
The BBC has confirmed digital radio station 6 Music is facing closure. BBC director general Mark Thompson confirmed the plans today despite massive opposition from listeners and allegations of ‘cultural vandalism’ from the station’s founder, Phil Jupitus.
Written by: TJ Ireland | Date: Tuesday, 02 March 2010
Rob Schneider Announces First Ever London Stand-Up Shows & Tickets
Hot on the heels of his recent sold out US stand up tour (his first for 17 years), Emmy-nominated actor Rob Schneider, well known for his trademark blend of character and comedic acting has today announced that he will be bringing his hilarious stand up show to the UK for the very first time. He will be performing 2 very special stand up shows in London on 4th and 5th July as part of the E4 Udderbelly event at the Southbank Centre.
Written by: Nigel Sachdev | Date: Tuesday, 02 March 2010
Kenny Rogers Confirms UK Tour Dates & Tickets
Veteran country music singer–songwriter Kenny Rogers has announced he will perform seven dates in the UK later this year in June.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 02 March 2010
Brits Critic’s Choice Ellie Goulding Set for UK Album Chart No.1
Indie-pop favourite Ellie Goulding is well on her way to topping the UK album chart with her debut album ‘Lights’. Released yesterday (Mar 1st) the 23 year old has a 40 percent lead over nearest rival Lady Gaga.
Written by: Matt Hamm | Date: Tuesday, 02 March 2010
BBC Sparks Fan Fury as 6 Music Faces Closure
Mark Thompson, the Director General of the BBC, has confirmed the possible closure of radio stations 6 Music and Asian Network. Thompson spoke to BBC employees, informing them of details for the corporation’s strategic review.
V Festival Line-Up Revealed
The long anticipated line-up for one of the UK’s biggest music events, V Festival 2010, has been revealed.
Simply Red Bring Down The Curtain After 25 Years With Final Farewell UK Tour & Tickets
Scary up close isn't he! However 2010 is set to be a significant year for Mick Hucknall and the band he founded in 1984, as Simply Red announce a final farewell UK arena tour for December.
Jean Michel Jarre Announces Three-Date UK Tour & Tickets
Electronic music pioneer Jean Michel Jarre has announced a trio of UK dates for October 2010.
XFM Claim World Exclusive Full Playback Of Gorillaz New Album 'Plastic Beach'
Radio station Xfm will be claiming the world exclusive of the first full playback of Gorillaz new album ‘Plastic Beach’ tomorrow, March 2nd 2010.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 01 March 2010
David Bowie Springs to the Defence of 6Music
Big names from the music industry have sprung to the defence of digital radio station BBC6 Music, amid reports it is to be scrapped. Music legend David Bowie and station founder Phil Jupitus have spoken out against the plans to close the station, and messages of support from listeners have overwhelmed the station’s presenters.
Written by: TJ Ireland | Date: Monday, 01 March 2010
Lady Gaga Postpones UK Dates, Announces Extended Tour & Tickets
International pop superstar and 3-time Brit Award winner Lady Gaga has announced that her hugely successful Monster Ball Tour has been extended through to June 2010. The singer has also announced the postponement of her upcoming Sheffield and Nottingham dates.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Monday, 01 March 2010
Aerosmith To Play London's O2 Arena & Tickets
Legends of rock Aerosmith have announced that they will play London’s O2 Arena as part of their ‘Cocked, Locked and Ready To Rock’ 2010 tour. Steven Tyler and co. will be back touring Europe for the first time in three years and will play the Greenwich venue on June 15th.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Saturday, 27 February 2010
Dinosaur Jr. And Built To Spill On Double Headline UK May Tour & Tickets
One of the most influential bands of the 1990’s alternative rock movement, Dinosaur Jr, have announced eight UK dates as part of their forthcoming world tour.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 25 February 2010
Stereophonics Choose Hip Parade As Support For UK Tour
Stereophonics have chosen up-and-coming Scottish alt-rock band Hip Parade to support them on their upcoming UK tour, kicking off in Newcastle next Monday. The Glasgow act are set to release their new single ‘Katie Goes Dancing’ on their own label to coincide with the start of the tour, on Monday March 1st.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Thursday, 25 February 2010
10 Billionth Track Bought on iTunes
The iTunes store crossed a monumental landmark this week, after reaching its 10 billionth track sold. The buyers details have not been released, but the lucky soul won a $10,000 (£6,500) iTunes gift card.
Written by: Matt Hamm | Date: Thursday, 25 February 2010
Muse & Kasabian Big Winners at NME Awards
British bands Muse and Kasabian triumphed with two gongs apiece at last night’s 2010 Shockwave NME Awards.
Doves Announce Details of Forthcoming ‘Best Of’ Album
Doves have announced the details and track listing for their forthcoming ‘Best Of’ album.
Written by: Matt Hamm | Date: Wednesday, 24 February 2010
Foals Name New Album ‘Total Life Forever’
The Foals have announced the title and release date for their follow up to their 2008 debut ‘Antidotes’.
The Black Spiders Reveal New Single And UK Tour Set For Spring
Dirty groovers from the steel city of Sheffield, The Black Spiders, have revealed that they have both an EP and a UK headline tour in the offing.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 24 February 2010
Band Of Horses To Play One-Off Show At London's Koko
South Carolina’s finest, Band Of Horses, return to London later this year for a one-off show at Camden’s KOKO on Monday 12th April 2010.
Crosby Stills & Nash Confirm Four-Date UK Tour & Tickets
Legendary 1970’s act Crosby, Stills & Nash have announced a rare UK tour which will see the group play four dates in Ireland, London and Liverpool in July later this year.
Sepultura Reveal 25th Anniversary UK Tour & Tickets
Brazilian thrash metal outfit Sepultura have announced a UK 25th anniversary tour for July.
Kate Nash Announces Very Brief, Very Intimate UK Tour & Tickets
London singer-songwriter Kate Nash has revealed that she will be touring the UK for just four very brief and very intimate shows next month in March.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 23 February 2010
Kids In Glass Houses Announce UK Tour & Tickets
Welsh rockers Kids in Glass Houses are to head out on a headline tour this May.
Johnny Marr Gets Guitar Back After Theft
Smiths legend Johnny Marr has finally been reunited with the guitar stolen from him ten years ago.
Written by: Matt Hamm | Date: Tuesday, 23 February 2010
KISS Announce Intimate Warm Up UK Club Show & Tickets
Rock legends KISS are set to bring their new “Sonic Boom Over Europe: From the Beginning To the Boom” tour to Europe in Summer 2010. In advance of the full European tour, KISS will play a special one-off club show at London’s O2 Academy Islington on 2nd March 2010. With just 500 tickets available to the public, this show is a rare chance for fans to see one of the world’s biggest bands in an intimate venue.
Written by: Nigel Sachdev | Date: Tuesday, 23 February 2010
Squeeze's Chris Difford To Unleash New Material with 'Saturday Morning Music Club'
Chris Difford, double Ivor Novello winner and founder member of the iconic and newly reformed Squeeze, continues to innovate and surprise with his new album ‘Chris, That And The Other’, the first release on brand new digital distribution venture ‘Saturday Morning Music Club’.
Eminem To Headline T In The Park Festival & Tickets
Multi-platinum, Oscar and Grammy-winning rap superstar Eminem will descend upon UK soil this summer to join Muse and Kasabian in headlining major festival, Scotland’s ‘T In The Park’.
A-Ha Ending On A High Note With UK Farewell Tour & Tickets
Norwegian pop trio A-Ha have confirmed that they will be performing together for the very last time in the UK on their ‘Farewell Tour’ later this year in November.
Iggy Pop Confident of New Stooge Material
Iggy Pop has said of his confidence in The Stooges recording new material after the death of their guitarist Ron Asheton last January.
Manic Street Preachers Slate Radiohead At Glasgow Show
Welsh rockers Manic Street Preachers have blasted Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien during an intimate show at Glasgow’s King Tuts Wah Wah Hut.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 22 February 2010
Oren Moverman To Direct Cobain Biopic
Oren Moverman, the writer-director of Oscar nominated The Messenger, has begun talks with Universal/Working Title in regards to directing an as yet untitled Kurt Cobain biopic.
We Have Band Announce Debut Album Details & Tour Dates
One of Stereoboard.com's 2010 'tip-for-the-top', We Have Band, have revealed details of their debut album. Aptly entitled, 'WHB' is released in the UK on April 5th.
Written by: Nigel Sachdev | Date: Monday, 22 February 2010
MGMT Announce Select Club Tour Dates Across Europe, Japan and Australia
Hot on the heels of the announcement of their new album release, MGMT will hit the road for an eight-city international tour beginning in London and running through to Sydney Australia.
Lightspeed Champion Announces May UK Tour & Tickets
Dev Hynes, otherwise known as Lightspeed Champion, has announced plans to tour the UK in May.
Police Shut Down French Horn Rebellion NYC Gig
The Police raided and closed down the party that French Horn Rebellion were playing in New York on Saturday night.
Coldplay Album Out 'This Christmas' Says Martin
The 'much awaited’ fifth studio Coldplay album is to be released this Christmas, Chris Martin has revealed.
Written by: Matt Hamm | Date: Monday, 22 February 2010
Cliff Richard To Perform Six London Shows To Celebrate His 70th Birthday
British music icon Sir Cliff Richard has announced a series of six concerts at The Royal Albert Hall in London to celebrate his 70th birthday.
Madness Confirmed As Final Headline Act for Epsom Live
Madness have been confirmed as the final act to be performing at Epsom Live! 2010, a series of events taking place at Epsom Downs Racecourse this July.
The Who’s Future in Doubt After Townshend’s Tinnitus Returns
Rock legend Pete Townshend has revealed that The Who’s future is in doubt after his troubling tinnitus returns.
Blogging Killed the Rockstar Says Kasabian's Tom Meighan
Kasabian’s Tom Meighan has blamed social blogging on the internet for “killing” the mystique of a rock star.
Natalie Merchant Confirms May UK Tour & Tickets
Former singer of multi-platinum band 10,000 Maniacs, Natalie Merchant, has announced she will be touring the UK later this year in May. Click Here to Compare & Buy Natalie Merchant Tickets
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Saturday, 20 February 2010
The Fall Unveil New Album Details And New UK Tour & Tickets
Seminal 80's Manchester group The Fall have revealed details of a new album and a new UK tour for this spring. Click Here to Compare & Buy The Fall Tickets
The Chapel Club Announce New UK Tour & Tickets
London-based fivesome The Chapel Club have announced details about hitting the road for 15 date headline UK tour in April this year. Click Here to Compare & Buy The Chapel Club Tickets
Andrew Lloyd Webber to Save Abbey Road Studios
Andrew Lloyd Webber has promised to buy the historic Abbey Road Studios at whatever the cost.
Written by: Matt Hamm | Date: Friday, 19 February 2010
Jay Z Wants Lily Allen to Join Him on UK Tour
US rap legend Jay Z has spoke about his wish for Lily Allen to join him on tour while he’s in the UK.
Pixies Reunion Shows “Ain’t About the Art Anymore”
Pixies’ frontman Black Francis has revealed that the group are interested in anything “that’s going to earn us a fair wage”.
The Feeling Confirm Epsom Racecourse Concert & Tickets
Brit Award nominated British Band, The Feeling will be playing an outdoor gig on Thursday 15th July 2010 at Epsom Downs Racecourse.
Written by: Nigel Sachdev | Date: Friday, 19 February 2010
Kings of Leon Hyde Park Tickets Sells Out In 20 Minutes
Kings of Leon Tickets for their Hyde Park gig on June 30th sold our this morning in record time as over 50,000 fans went online to get their hands on tickets.
Friendly Fires’ Second Outing Sounding 'Really Good'
Friendly Fires are currently working on their follow up to their popular self titled debut, and according to frontman Ed Macfarlane, it’s sounding “really good”.
Written by: Matt Hamm | Date: Thursday, 18 February 2010
