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Kelly Clarkson Tour Dates & Tickets Announced
American idol winning pop-moppet Kelly Clarkson whose records sales officially reached ‘silly’ some time ago, who keeps her awards in a skip and brushes her teeth with money (probably) is touring for her latest album ‘All I ever Wanted.’ Click here for tickets.
Written by: Saard | Date: Wednesday, 23 September 2009
Take That to Reunite with Robbie Williams?
Apparently, they will be for at least one night. That’s the Children in Need gig at the Royal Albert Hall this Autumn. Organised by Gary Barlow, the night will feature Take That performing with the original line-up. This includes Robbie Williams.
Written by: Saard | Date: Monday, 21 September 2009
Glastonbury 2010 line up rumours and tickets
Humungus bands, wrestling with uncooperative tents, night-time Mexican shout-waves from tent to tent, being completely lost, weird art, the ability to say “oh, yeah, I saw them in Glastonbury back in 2010”, mad circus folk, porta-loos that defy description, silly hats, midnight antics, the which-band-to-see dilemma, dancing by firelight, strange and wonderful people, smugly swigging from your own stash of booze, discovering new bands, avoiding arrest, more music and, very possibly, mud.
OK Go Tour Dates & Tickets Revealed
OK GO, the band made furiously famous by an Internet memey wotsit, are on the tour. If you’re not already a fan of the flamboyantly dressed and imaginatively moving Chicago band, you’ll probably know them anyway by the U Tube classic that is their single “Here it Goes Again” Four blokes dancing with treadmills? Catchy Song? That’s them. Click here for tickets.
Nickelback Tour Dates & Tickets Announced
Multi-million album selling Canadian Rockers Nickelback have announced two UK shows. According to the band’s press-release, the band will be bringing their ‘awesomely pyro-tastic show’ to the UK in early 2010. We’re not sure what ‘pyro-tastic’ means; they might be setting fire to things, possibly each other, which is always good for a laugh. Click here for tickets.
New York Dolls UK Tour Dates Revealed
Bizarre rockers New York Dolls (who in their career have been an inspiration behind Punk and New Romanticism, had the curious honour of being simultaneously voted the best and worst new act in the same year and terrified the pants off middle America) are on tour. Click here for tickets.
Written by: Saard | Date: Friday, 18 September 2009
Cat Stevens (aka Yusuf Islam) Announce UK Tour Dates & Tickets
The artist formally known as Cat Stevens has announced some UK tour dates, the first proper tour in 33 years. Now known as Yusuf Islam, the singer will be playing a selection of Cat Stevens songs along with some Yusuf numbers. The newer songs will include tracks taken from his new musical ‘Moonshadow’. Click here for tickets.
Written by: Saard | Date: Thursday, 17 September 2009
Madness Announce Tour Dates & Tickets
You’d have to be Shut Up in a Grey Day in Our House, wearing Baggy Trousers One Step Beyond Embarrassing not to want to go see Madness live. Tomorrow’s Just Another Day however, One Better Day in fact, where you can feel like you’re in a House of Fun because you’ve been Driving in my Car through the Sun and the Rain and managed to catch the gig. Sorry. Had to be done. Click here for tickets.
Brand New Heavies Tour Dates (and Tickets!) Announced
The Brand New Heavies; the UK’s favourite soul/funk-mongers, are back! They’ve confirmed a November 2009 UK tour with the Brand New album ‘Live in London’ released on Oct 5th. Click here for tickets.
Muse To Write Next Bond Theme?
Muse have declared their interest in writing the theme song for the next James Bond movie. The Teignmouth band, who released their new album 'The Resistance' this week, told the BBC that their music style would sit perfectly with the Bond franchise.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Wednesday, 16 September 2009
Vampire Weekend Reveal New Album Details
Vampire Weekend have revealed details of the follow-up to their breakthrough self-titled debut album. The New York band, who came out of nowhere in 2008 with the critically acclaimed debut, will release 'Contra' on January 11th.
Stereophonics Itching To Get Back on Tour
Stereophonics are itching to get back on the road to perform tracks from their upcoming seventh studio album, 'Keep Calm and Carry On'. The band announced an intimate London gig this week, taking place at Camden's Electric Ballroom on September 21st. It will be their first gig in the English capital for 2009 - and of course it promptly sold out.
Slayer Announce UK Tour Dates & Tickets
Slayer (insert pointless, out-of-date Buffy joke here) are 9 studio albums, 1000s of live shows and nearly 3 decades into a career that’s made them one of the biggest and most influential bunch of metallers in the world. And they’re about to tour the UK. Click here for tickets.
Written by: Saard | Date: Tuesday, 15 September 2009
Alice in Chains Tour Dates & Tickets Announced
Back in 1987, Alice in Chains were escorted from their rehearsal space by Seattle's finest police force due to frankly silly amounts of Marijuana being on the premises (nothing to do with them of course). This has absolutely no relevance to the fact that they’ve recently announced their UK tour dates. Click here for tickets.
Ocean Colour Scene - Tour, Tickets & FREE Single
If anybody can tell us why they’re called Ocean Colour Scene, please do. It’s a brilliant name, but the internet is just refusing to give up the goods on this and we can’t get Steve Fowler on the blower. It would probably help if we had his phone number, so if anyone’s got that and wouldn’t mind passing it over…. They’re on tour by the way. Click here for tickets.
Rammstein UK Tour Dates & Tickets Announced
OMFG! Rammstein are coming to Britain. First they weren’t, then they were, then they were going everywhere in Europe except Britain, like they were shy or something. Click here for tickets.
Lulu, Chaka Khan and Anastacia’s Here Come the Girls Tour & Tickets
Lulu, Chaka Khan and Anastacia have teamed up to hold the world hostage. You have to buy a ticket or you wont see them play their unforgettable stage show. Click here for tickets.
Europe Tour Dates and Tickets Announced
With hair that had almost as much personality as the band, Europe, Sweden’s biggest hard rock band and makers of the near-mythical ballad ‘The Final Countdown’ (da da-da daaa) has just confirmed a nationwide 9-date tour of the UK in February 2010. Click here for tickets.
OFT Launches 'Just Tick It' Campaign Against Scam Ticket Sites
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has launched an initiative to protect the interests of UK consumers from fake ticket reselling sites. Dubbed 'Just Tick It', the OFT and Consumer Direct aim to educate consumers on what to look out for when purchasing their tickets online, and how to spot those scams.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Friday, 11 September 2009
Arctic Monkeys Announce New London Tour Date. Demand for Tickets Through The Roof!
Due to incredible demand for tickets, Arctic Monkeys have revealed a second London tour date at Wembley Arena for Tuesday November 17th. Mercury Prize winning Arctic Monkeys are back to number one in the charts with their new album, 'Humbug' and after some stellar festival performances this summer, most notably at Reading and Leeds Festivals, they are playing 11 shows in the UK & Ireland in November!
Los Campesinos! Tickets, Tour Dates and FREE SONG
Los Campesinos! Have a new track that’s so good that if fans can’t have it for free it would be a crime against good taste, music and humanity. We haven’t heard the track ourselves yet, but we assume that’s why they’re doing it. Click here for tickets.
Written by: Saard | Date: Friday, 11 September 2009
The Four Tops and The Temptations Tickets and Tour Dates Announced
The Four Tops, named after some very nice sweaters they saw once, are coming soon to an arena near you, especially if you drive to it. Their Greatest Hits 2010 tour will take them around most of the UK, including venues at Sheffield, Glasgow, Cardiff and London. They will be supported by fellow, equally legendary bands of yesteryore, The Temptations, The Drifters and The 3 Degrees. Click here for tickets.
Written by: Saard | Date: Thursday, 10 September 2009
Them Crooked Vultures UK Tour Tickets Still Available
LA supergroup Them Crooked Vultures has a stellar line up. Featuring Josh Homme (Queens Of The Stone Age) on guitar/vocals, Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters/Nirvana) on drums, John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin) on bass, it is no surprise to learn that together they form a fantastic live unit. They rocked Reading and Leeds Festivals this summer and you can now catch them live on their UK tour this December, and their debut album, 'Never Deserved the Future', is set to be released later this year.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Thursday, 10 September 2009
Music Stars Speak Out About Government Anti-Piracy Plans
Music stars, songwriters and producers have collectively given the finger to the British government’s new plan to ban persistent music sharers from the internet. The Government’s Digital Britain report stated its aim was to reduce file-sharing by 70% in the first year. In a move that has commentators speculating on exactly how far the government will bend over and spread ‘em for big business, some of the proposed methods include suspending the Internet accounts of repeat file-sharers or to release their identities making it easier for them to be sued. Cheers, the government.
Riverdance Tour Dates & Tickets Announced
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Written by: Saard | Date: Wednesday, 09 September 2009
Latest Gossip Tour & Tickets News
The Luscious Beth Ditto and her band, Gossip, have announced dates for their tour across the UK. Beth & co. released their latest album 'Music For Men', this Summer along with the single 'Heavy Cross'. Click here for tickets.
Speech Debelle Bags the Mercury Music Prize
In a move that no doubt had the bookies howling at their tellies, Speech Debelle, once the outsider, was awarded the 2009 Mercury Music Prize. The favourites were Florence & the Machine, but also expected to do better than the relatively unknown London girl were Kasabian, Glasvegas and LaRoux.
Stereophonics Cardiff Castle Tickets Sell Out in 40 Minutes
Stereophonics homecoming gig at Cardiff Castle on October 3rd sold out this morning in less than 40 minutes. Hundreds, possibly thousands, of fans were left disappointed after queuing all morning only to be confronted with the dreaded sold out message. The Cardiff Castle venue holds a 10,000 capacity licence and See Tickets, who provided the fulfilment for the gig, could not keep up with the unprecedented demand for tickets as users were left refreshing a queue page - which ultimately proved futile.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Wednesday, 09 September 2009
The Bee Gees Planning Tour Dates
Like a musical T1000, the Bee Gee’s are reforming for a series of live shows. One of the biggest acts of the 70’s, best-selling acts of all time and stealthy song-writers (you’d be surprised what songs they’ve written; Chain Reaction, Grease…), the band was devastated by the death of Maurice Gibb in 2003 and vowed not to play as the Bee Gees again.
Written by: Saard | Date: Tuesday, 08 September 2009
Chris Rea Tour Dates & Tickets Announced
He's on the Road to Hell... well, Harrogate. Chris Rea, raspy warbler and slide guitar supremo is viciously assaulting the road once again in the Spring of 2010. Cries of “Leave it, Chris, it ain’t werf it!” from his missus Joan have fallen on ears deafened by 30 years of incredible stadium gigs. Click here for tickets.
Stereophonics New Album & Cardiff Castle Gig Announced
Some exciting news for Stereophonics fans. The band will make their long awaited return this Autumn with an exclusive gig, brand new album and we suspect a Stereophonics UK Arena Tour is also in the pipeline.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Tuesday, 08 September 2009
Oasis to Continue Without Noel
The Oasis latest is that Liam is going it alone (with bassist Andy Bell, guitarist Gem Archer & unofficial drummer Chris Sharrock). Thanks to the recent huffy departure of guitarist and main songwriter, Noel, the future was not looking too hot for Oasis. Liam apparently has something to say about that.
Joe and Genuwine Tickets & Tour Dates Announced
Modestly monikered, yet prodigiously talented R’n’B ninja Joe is having a tiny little three date tour in three huge UK venues this October. Click here for tickets.
Paramore On Tour! Tour Dates & Tickets Announced
Pop Punk-tastic, Grammy nominated, ‘Twilight’-soundtrack contributing Tennesee rockers Paramore will be on the road and in Blighty this December - like an early Christmas present. Click here for tickets.
Arctic Monkeys Tour Bus Struck By Lightning
Whilst promoting their latest single “Crying Lightening” The Sheffield band’s tour bus was actually struck by a bolt of lightning. This conclusively proves that either the universe has a sense of humour, ironic coincidences do happen or nothing whatsoever. There have been no reports of whether any band members cried.
Written by: Saard | Date: Monday, 07 September 2009
Machine Head 'Dark Procession' Tour Dates Announced
Machine Head - The insanely popular US band with a sound like a hacksaw serenading a Viking (in a good way), are at it again. The notoriously intense foursome will be touring the UK in February Click here for tickets.
Jethro Tull Tour Dates & Tickets Announced
Jethro Tull Return to the UK Rock behemoths Jethro Tull will be touring again next March. The band haven’t stopped since 1968, constantly challenging themselves and delighting their fans with new influences and truly epic live performances. Click here for tickets.
Seasick Steve Tour Dates, Tickets & New Album Announced
Crazy Bearded, MOJO award-winning Blues Demon, Seasick Steve has admitted he’ll be touring the UK in November. Known for his authenticity, the one-time hobo, carnie and Paris busker developed a distinctive blues style that has won him fans world-wide.
Strictly Come Dancing First Ever Tour
Strictly Come Dancing – The Professionals The massively popular Strictly Come Dancing has announced it’s first ever tour! 10 of the show favourites will be hitting the road in 2010, get your tickets here before they dance off the shelves, virtually speaking. Click here for tickets.
Alberta Cross Tour Dates and Tickets Announced
One-time Oasis support band, now rock superstars, Alberta Cross are landing on these shores once again this November. Click here for tickets.
The Hot Rats Tour Dates & Tickets Announced
Featuring Gaz Coombes and Danny Goffey of the awesome Supergrass and Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich, The Hot Rats have announced a UK tour this October. Click here for tickets.
Marilyn Manson Tour Dates & Tickets Announced
Marilyn Manson has announced a UK Tour taking place later this year. Click here for tickets. Brian Warner and his band will hit the road, in support of their latest album 'The High End of Low', this December. He will play six dates across the UK, kicking off with two nights at the O2 Brixton Academy on December 9th and 10th, concluding on December 17th at Nottingham's Trent FM Arena.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Monday, 07 September 2009
Arctic Monkeys Tour Dates & Tickets Announced
Arctic Monkeys have announced a UK & Ireland Arena Tour set to take place later in the year. Click here for tickets. The band will hit the road, in support of their latest album 'Humbug', this November - their first Uk tour since December 2007. Arctic Monkeys will play ten dates across the UK & Ireland kicking off at the Echo Arena in Liverpool on November 13th, concluding at the O2 in Dublin on November 26th.
Public Image Ltd Reform for UK Tour Dates + Tickets
Public Image Ltd have reformed and announced a UK Tour taking place later this year. Click here for tickets John Lydon, Lu Edmonds, Bruce Smith and Scott Firth will tour nationwide in celebration of the 30th year anniversary of the seminal 'Metal Box' album, kicking off at Birmingham O2 Academy on December 15th, concluding with a show at London's Brixton O2 Academy on December 21st.
The Q Awards Line-Up Announced
This Year’s Q awards line-up has finally been announced. Sonic Youth, Biffy Clyro and Kasabian are amongst the bands headlining. Click here for tickets.
Written by: Saard | Date: Sunday, 06 September 2009
Modest Mouse Tour Dates & Tickets Revealed
Modest Mouse have announced they will be playing some shows in the UK later this year. Click here for tickets. The band will hit the UK in December for 3 tour dates. The short tour kicks off in Glasgow on December 10th, with two additional shows. One at the All Tomorrows Parties Festival (Ten Years of ATP) at Butlins in Minehead over the weekend of December 11-13th and concluding with a performance at the Shepherds Bush Empire in London on December 14th.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Saturday, 05 September 2009
Jay-Z Roundhouse Gig Sells Out In 20 Seconds!
Jay-Z's intimate show at the Roundhouse in London on Thursday 17th September went on sale this morning and sold out in a record breaking 20 seconds! Click here to compare Jay-Z Tickets from our trusted sellers.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Friday, 04 September 2009
The Pogues Tour Dates & Tickets Announced
The Pogues have announced they will be touring the UK later this year. Click here for tickets. In what has become an annual event, Shane MacGowan and his band will hit the road in December for an eight date tour. The tour kicks off in Newcastle on December 9th, concluding with two shows at London's O2 Brixton Academy on December 18th and 19th.
Jay-Z Tickets Available for London Roundhouse Gig
Jay-Z is coming to London for an intimate show in the English capital! Click here for tickets. Jay-Z will play Camden's Roundhouse on September 17th, a very intimate show given that the man is used to rocking arenas around the world. This gig is a guaranteed sell-out, but fans desperate to see the worldwide hip-hop star can relax and buy safely and securely at Stereoboard's ticket exchange partner - Viagogo.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Thursday, 03 September 2009
Mark Knopfler Tour Dates & Tickets Announced
Mark Knopfler has announced a UK Tour taking place in 2010 Click here for tickets. The Dire Straits founder will hit the road in May 2010 for a 13 date tour kicking off in Glasgow on May 21st, concluding with an already announced six date residency at London's Royal Albert Hall from May 30th to June 4th.
