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New UK based forum - "What Time Are We On"... The idea of the forum is for pub and club acts, agents, pub landlords, club concert chairmen and anyone else connected to UK club/pub scene to meet. You can advertise your act on the site, submit your gig guide to us, post songs and vids of yourself. There is a section for club/pub venue details, a section to talk about musical instruments, buy and sell section, musicians wanted/available and more. This site is brand new so I'm trying to get the word out. Here's the link http://whattimeareweon.co.uk/ Pure Solo - Guitar Competition...  Online recording site PureSolo.com are running on an a Guitar competition offering people the chance to re-record original MARK KNOPFLER and DIRE STRAITS tracks! The final prize is the chance to win a one-on-one tutorial with Mark himself. For more information on how to enter visit the PureSolo website http://bit.ly/PureSoloKnopfler or Facebook page www.facebook.com/PureSolo <http://www.facebook.com/PureSolo Mark Knopfler has made three of his most famous tracks available to PureSolo, remastered with the lead guitar part missing. The tracks are ‘Sultans of Swing’ ‘Calling Elvis’ and ‘Speedway to Nazareth’. Guitarists who want to enter the competition can download the tracks and record their own guitar over the top, essentially filling the shoes of Mark. The winner will get to meet Mark Knopfler at his private studios in London for a one-to-one mentoring session, a prize that money can’t buy! The winner will receive a free return (economy) flight and 2 night stay in a 5* London hotel. For more info, click below.. Website http://bit.ly/PureSoloKnopfler Facebook www.facebook.com/PureSolo <http://www.facebook.com/PureSolo> Twitter twitter.com/puresolo YouTube www.youtube.com/puresolotv <http://www.youtube.com/puresol 'CITIZEN CHARLIE' - at Newcastle Legends...  The Norwegian warrior princess Citizen Charlie returns to UK shores this week to begin her UK Tour with British classic/sleaze rockers Falling Red. Charlie also releases her new EP “Until The Day” in time for this tour. The title track of the EP is a preview from her forthcoming 2nd album “Up Yours” which is due out on Rocksector Records on September 6th. The EP also includes remasters of “Cheater” & “Pulling Out Your Nails” from her debut self-released/self-titled album of 2008. Classic Rock magazine first found the best words to describe Charlie…. “A raven-haired Norwegian warrior princess.. with a voice pitched somewhere between the scorched fury of Courtney Love & the glacial cool of Amy Lee”. Both Charlie & Falling Red play SOS Festival in Manchester, with day one headlined by Black Spiders & day two headlined by former-Iron Maiden singer Blaze Bayley. UK Tour schedule (all gigs with Falling Red, plus others where stated)…. Band website www.myspace.com/citizencharlie GET INVOLVED Proudly Present - MOGWAI 'BURNING'... Saturday 5th June at The Cluny 2, Lime Street, Newcastle... CONFIDENTIAL RECORDS (UK) - are looking... to hear from bands/acts who are wanting to make their music available for sale/download on iTunes / Amazon / Napster etc. Regional or Worldwide Distribution; Monthly royalty payments on sales returns of 90%; Links to your online store/s; Help with safeguarding your copyrights; Physical Sales through Amazon On Demand; Friendly and professional assistance at all times. More details are on: http://www.confidentialrecords.co.uk/ar1.htm www.confidentialrecords.co.uk ASTAR STUDIOS EXTENDS - RECORDING LOANS FOR 2010 A unique scheme that provides musicians with interest free loans of up to £5000 for recording services has been extended for 2010. Applications are now being invited for the 0% Recording Loans that are exclusively available to artists and bands recording at Astar Studios www.astarstudios.com . The loans are provided subject to status and can be repaid over a maximum period of 2 years. Based in Heywood, Lancashire with nearby residential facilities, Astar Studios is owned by international writer/producer Andy Ross (Clippers, Spain) and has been custom built to meet the growing demands of today’s cost conscious record labels and flourishing independent music scene that continues to prosper with over 150 million download sales last year. The elegantly designed studio boasts the latest state-of-the-art digital control room technology, a spectacular classic-sounding live room and relaxing chill-out area. For artists looking to release independently and engage directly with the market, special recording packages are available with support from creative and promotional associates with a wealth of music industry experience and for projects needing session players, Astar draws upon some of the UK’s finest musicians. Despite the recent closure of London’s famous Mayfair and Olympic Studios and EMI currently looking to offload Abbey Road, since Astar Studios opened, Andy Ross has been flat out writing for and producing an eclectic mix of back to back albums, for independent and major release including the highly acclaimed ‘Yamaha New Jazz Sessions’ albums that have featured in successive years on the Xmas cover of Jazzwise Magazine. Andy also recorded tracks for Classic FM’s ‘Summer Piano’ CD and the highly acclaimed debut trio album ‘Golden’ (Basho) by BBC Jazz Awards winner, Kit Downes that recently received a 4 star review from Guardian Jazz Critic John Fordham. International writing credits last year included 3 tracks on the new ‘G Punto’ album ‘Da La Cara’ (Universal/Vale) and a commission for Andy to write and produce the music for ‘Anphoria’s Empire’ – a new classic rock style music spectacular set to tour UK arenas from Autumn 2011 with an all-star cast, using a new generation of special effects set around a fantasy storyline by Temple Clark, storyboard artist for the Harry Potter and Bond movies.
Astar’s Andy Ross explains, “We are delighted with the success of the loan scheme that has enabled us to work with talented musicians we might otherwise have had to turn away on grounds of means. Getting any type of credit has always been extremely difficult for musicians, so the opportunity to offer interest free finance for recording services sits well with Astar’s philosophy to empower artists with the best possible recordings, visuals and business plan to get them noticed. The loans are of course subject to status but can be taken out either by the artist directly or on their behalf by a manager, family member or friend. This opens the door for artists and bands to make the record they always dreamed of and spread costs of promotion and gigging. For independent managers and labels on a limited budget it also creates the opportunity to develop new artists on a profit share basis.” Astar Studios is licensed as a credit broker by the Office of Fair Trading and a member of the Association of Professional Recording Services. For more information call 0161 280 0908 or visit www.astarstudios.com
RELOAD play - Springwell Community Venue... Live Band Night featuring RELOAD. Saturday 1st May at Springwell Village Community Venue, Fell Rd, Springwell Village, Gateshead NE9 7RP (nr Washington). Bar open 8pm til Midnight. Entry £2.50 Are You Britain’s - Best Undiscovered Music Act?... Solo artists, musicians, bands, groups and choirs of all sizes are welcome to audition. For the winner, there is a prize of a lifetime. For more information, and to register your interest, email us now, and include a daytime contact number
GET INVOLVED - PRESENT...
Thursday 15th April
Bands Wanted - For Durham Live...
Craig, has been asked to book some bands for a new venue called Durham Live  Kings Of Leon - announce first release... a new record from The Features, which is the first release on the Kings Of Leon's label 'Serpents And Snakes'. They released their debut back in 2005 via universal, got some big time love from the press (as you can see below), and won the Diesel U-Music Pop/Rock award in '06.
And for the first time since way back then, they'll be playing some headline shows in the UK in the coming months.
Reviews... SKA TOONS - playing Springwell...at Springwell Village Community Venue An Evening with - Chumbawamba...& Special GuestsLubetkin Theatre East Durham College, Peterlee 6th March 7.00pm Ticket price - £10 Chumbawamba take to the stage once more to celebrate the release of their new album ABCDEFG. The theme of the album is music - that volatile stuff which both the band and their audience have shared for as long as they can remember - and the new songs cover such diverse topics as the wearing of iPods in public places, censorship of music under repressive regimes and the power of the voice, Oh, and Simon Cowell's come-uppance. They are joined on the tour by fellow No Masters artisits O'Hooley & Tidow; dapper-suited gentlewomen with a wryly observant, melancholic and sometimes uncomfortable take on life, creating their very own brand of contempoary folk song, with stark and beautiful piano playing that some will recognise from Belinda O'Hooley's time as a pianist with the Unthanks. O'Hooley & Tidow will be playing songs from their new album, Silent June. To purchase tickets or for further information please call 0191 5182000Telos returns - with a new EP...  Sunderland based Electronica artist Telos returns with a new EP called 'Conduit'.
The EP is released on Newcastle upon Tyne based Bear with Me Records.
'Conduit ' is the first new material since his fourth album 'Nightend' in 2008.
The EP is short collection of Noise,Sadness and Calm in the Chaos.
It is a three track EP which links 'Nightend' with his fifth album which is currently being recorded.
The EP Is available for a limited time as a free download.
Download now http://www.mediafire.com/?zw2yng4zjjq
The Video directed by Simondo Topless for Conduit can be viewed here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDFy1CVQefA
http://www.notes-studios.co.uk/ Big Sister - return... Plans to Revive - famous Globe Theatre ... Plans to fully restore and relaunch one of the North East’s most historic and best known live music venues have been announced. Property development company, Jomast, has submitted a planning application to Stockton Borough Council to bring back the famous Globe Theatre as a prestigious live performance and entertainment venue with an audience capacity of 2500. The Globe, located on Stockton High Street, was one of the region’s best known music venues during the 1950’s and 60’s and attracted major artists including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Buddy Holly and Cliff Richard. Originally built as a cinema in 1913, the building is still renowned for its art-deco architecture and was last used as a bingo hall before closing its doors in 1993. However, if planning permission is given, The Globe could once again see the return of many top performance artists to Teesside and reinvent Stockton as one of the UK’s most cultural and popular live music centres. Proposals submitted by Jomast include a multimillion pound restoration programme to retain all major elements of the existing building as used in the past as well as upgrading and installing new seating, catering and washroom facilities. It also includes extending the venue and converting an adjacent vacant property into a modern bar and bistro. Jomast Managing Director, Stuart Monk, said, “The Globe is a very impressive and iconic building with an exceptionally rich history in live music and entertainment. We intend to completely restore it and bring it back to its former glory. “The present external appearance and character of the buildings will be fully retained and preserved and the internal layout will be largely unchanged in order to maintain the existing space and architectural features. However, we do intend to significantly improve facilities and add a new bar area in the stalls as well as extend the existing building to create a high quality bar and bistro for pre-performance and daytime use. “Our development plans are substantial but if granted, The Globe could once again be at the forefront of the region’s music scene and play an integral part in the revival and regeneration of Stockton town centre.” Jomast is one of North’s leading companies incorporating residential development, commercial property development and leisure & hospitality. Visit www.jomast.co.uk for more details.
York Fibbers - Monday January 4th 2010... FURY The outstanding young British metal band Fury UK announce an 8 date UK tour as main support to the legendary former UFO / Scorpions guitarist Michael Schenker. This tops off an amazing year for the power trio from Manchester; a year which has seen them undertake a 20 date UK tour as main support to former-Iron Maiden frontman Blaze Bayley, release their second album entitled “VR” (on independent label Rocksector Records) which has received excellent press, followed by an 18 date headline tour including stunning performances at Lead vocalist/guitarist Chris Appleton says “2009 has been kind to Fury Fury UK first travel on 26th November to play 6 dates in Greece & Switzerland with Blaze Bayley before embarking on the Michael Schenker tour as follows :- December
Snake Davis Band - visiting Durham City for the first time...
Snake has played for artists ranging from James Brown to Paul McCartney, The Eurythmics to Amy Winhouse and is noted for solos with M-people--'search for a hero', 'moving on up' etc.
The Snake Davis Band are appearing at The Old Town Hall, Market Place, Durham, on Saturday 24th January 2009 at 8pm. Tickets from information office.
Ginger Music Company - Winter Festival... 
What?:
A fun filled family event packed with live performances (Something Kinda Ooh the UK's top Girls Aloud tribute, original material from Native Chain, GMC workshop performers, plus Paul Martin performs his Xmas single- 'This is Xmas!'), children's drama, dance, singing, guitar and improv (musicians) workshops, prize draw (prizes include a drum kit!!), festive refreshments a carol service and much more! This event is open to all.
Where?:
Stonehills Studio Complex, Pelaw, Gateshead NE10 0HW
When?:
Sunday 20th December 1-6pm
Cost:
£4 adults
£2 children
All proceeds go to Tik-Tok and Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy
Web link:
The NOTE - make 550 notes...  Rock, Pop and sax band The NOTE played to a packed crowd at Acre Rigg Soc Club Peterlee on 22nd October in an event called the 'BracFest', which was a fund raiser for a local team of adults with learning disabilities who are supported by 'The Friends of Bracken Hill' who are hoping to purchase a minibus for the care project. the night was well supported and raised £550 for the fund. The organisers are hoping the BracFest will become an annual event... ERIK MONGRAIN - in concert...  Appearing at Newcastle's great live music venue
- THE CLUNY -
Thursday, 12th November from 7.30 p.m.
Blow away the credit crunch blues and listen to the great ERIK MONGRAIN
An unmissable evening with the unique Canadian guitar virtuoso
and his amazing two handed lap tapping technique on acoustic guitar
A #1 YouTube sensation with over 4 million views capturing over a dozen YouTube International viewership awards
Special appearance on BBC2 TV's 'Later ... with Jools Holland'
Friday 6th November
Hot music for Newcastle's Cool Venue
If you would like to:
Just call or e-mail claire@wienerworld.com
Buskers Night - Ryton Rugby Club...
Main Rd, Ryton 4-7pm Last Sunday of every month...
Keith James and Rick Foot - present... Keith James and Rick Foot, two of the UK's most active and respected performers, present a celebration of John Martyn's seminal life's work in Newcastle this October, together with songs by Davy Graham, Sandy Denny and Nick Drake. Friday 9th October - The Cluny, Newcastle - 8:30PM Box Office - 0191 230 4474 www.theheadofsteam.co.uk To see Keith & Rick perform selected songs please visit www.keith-james.com/videos.php.
The Futureheads - Headline North East Festival Line Up Including – The Futureheads, Field Music, Frankie & the Heartstrings & many more Sunderland Based Comic - heads to the Edinburgh Festival... 
Award winning NorthEast Comedian,Ian Todd is doing not one but two shows in one day at the Edinburgh fringe.
In a last minute move,the comic is doing his Untruths show at two Laughing Horse events at the Festival.
He wasn't even planning to go to the festival until 2010 but now he is doing a special day of shows.
The show will include dating,films,Mike Reid,Twitter and swearing.
Ian will be doing Newcastle/Sunderland shows in the autumn.
Dates
3.15pm Laughing Horse @ City Cafe, 19 Blair St. Edinburgh.Venue 85.
5.20pm Laughing Horse @ The Newsroom, 5-11 Leith St. Edinburgh.Venue 93.
Ian's Untruths Podcast can still be found on Itunes.Search for "Ian Todd Comedy Series 2"
http://itunes.apple.com/We
The second Series has been getting rave reviews and continues to attract big stars after Ian got David Cross (Arrested Development) for his debut series.
Ian is available for Interviews.
THE UNSIGNED GUIDE - MOVE UP A GEAR... The music business has changed dramatically since The Unsigned Guide was first published in 2003. These new features include a D.I.Y. music industry news service with RSS feeds at www.theunsignedguide.com/news plus music industry blogs and an exclusive new offering called The Survival Guide – most neatly described as voucher codes for the music industry. The Unsigned Guide has numerous offers available at www.theunsignedguide.com/survival specifically for emerging bands and musicians from all over the UK. Current offers include discounted recording sessions, cut price band photography, free online shop setups, discounted t-shirt printing and cheap CD duplication rates. New offers are added every week and the service is free of charge to everyone. Any companies wishing to add a product or service should simply call 0161 233 1885 and speak to Louise Dodgson. Alternatively, email survival@theunsignedguide.com THE UNSIGNED GUIDE ONLINE – FREE BETA VERSION NOW AVAILABLE! Online beta version go to www.theunsignedguide.com
IACmusic.com has started a major song contest and this one you can enter for free! Thanks to a major new sponsorship, we're throwing a party that will make major waves in the Indie World. Got a song you know is good ? You could win, there are going to be a lot of winners..
It's our YEAR OF THE INDIE Celebration and it started "Indiependents" Day July 4th! There are 16 genre categories to choose from to enter your song in, including Songwriting. The Grand Prize is a huge package that includes $1000 worth of musical equipment (whatever you need), 2 weeks stay in a condo suite at your choice of a number of US vacation spots, an iPod Shuffle, and a IAC Prime Perpetual Lifetime membership. But there are also 3 nice prizes in each of 16 categories and you can enter any original song. You will get a lot of additional exposure even by advancing to the later rounds of the competition.
Here's a direct link to enter your song, if not logged in you will hit login page to do so.
Go here for the details.
Good luck,
The Staff at IACmusic.com (the Indie Capitol of the World)
Comedy Stars - on Local Comedy Show...
Local Comedian,Ian Todd has attracted more stars to his Untruths Podcast.
Simon Helberg from Channel Four's Big Bang Theory and for his latest 1st anniversary special he has got David Schneider from the classic I'm Alan Partridge.Series 2 includes other comedy names such as Idiots are ants and Tom Basden.
Links:
http://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-big-bang-theory and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Schneider_(actor)
In the latest episode-David Schneider discusses Aliens,soft drinks,politics,reality shows and films.
The Podcast can be found on Itunes.Search for "Ian Todd Comedy Series 2"
http://itunes.apple.com/We The second Series has been getting rave reviews and continues to attract big stars after Ian got David Cross (Arrested Development) for his debut series.
Ian is also playing a live show at the Dog and Parrot on Tuesday July 28th.830pm £2
Tuesday July 28th
Ian Todd
Dog and Parrot
52 Clayton Street West
Newcastle Upon tyne
NE1 4EX
0191 2616998
Contact
WOODPIGEON @ The End... Get Involved Promotions
BIRTLEY RAOB CLUB O’Messy Life - EP #2 Launch Gig
For more information, visit www.myspace.com/omessylife, or email thomasbagnall@hotmail.co.uk. Raintime - News...
The Cluny - best venue in Newcastle ... The Cluny has officially been acknowledged as the best venue in Newcastle upon Tyne! Hot on the heels of opening The Cluny 2 – a 160 capacity, theatre-style venue – and being lauded by the Telegraph (“…the appearance of a downtown loft bar in some hip quarter of New York…Students and ale fans, artists and artisans from the surrounding workshops mix and match in a wonderful way. “) The Cluny’s reputation as the number one place to see live music was confirmed on Sunday night, when the venue won the Generator Best Live Music Venue Award at the Best Bar None Newcastle awards’ ceremony. The glittering event at Newcastle’s Civic Centre saw manager Julian Ive collect the trophy on behalf of The Cluny, which beat off competition from Northumbria University Students Union, The City Hall and 02 Academy among others to claim the top prize. Jim Mawdsley - Senior Project Coordinator at Generator, and head of the Best Live Music Venue Award selection panel – praised The Cluny, saying the venue has “continued to provide the best platform in this city for unsigned and up-and-coming bands and thoroughly deserved the accolade. Despite the company being relatively small, it and its staff have invested heavily both personally and professionally in The Cluny, and it is an example of a venue that supports both experienced and fledgling promoters, an essential ingredient for any live music scene.” For more information, please contact Thomas Bagnall on 0191 230 4474, or via cluny@theheadofsteam.co.uk
DIABLO -
Two great bits of news... Overhead:KiCK! - Released their debut album... 'NATIONAL HEALTH ORGANISATION' on Monday 1st September 2008 on brand new uber-independant STRONG:RECORDS. You can hear a few demos at Single released for - The Sophie Lancaster Foundation...
41st Anniversary - Free Convention...
This year’s Free Convention will take place at the Park Hotel Tynemouth on Saturday 11th April 2009 from 7.00 until late (first band at 7.45). It is 41 years since the formation of Free and 40 years since the release of their classic first album ‘Tons of Sobs’. Three great bands will take the stage playing Free, Bad Company and other classic material: * Freeway; * The Paul Rodgers Story; * Free Spirit.
Tickets are £12 in advance from: Bill Flynn, 4, Mile End Close, Foulridge, Colne, Lancashire BB8 7LD (07948 017380). SAE please or £15 on the door.
All proceeds from the night will be donated to ‘The Northern Brainwaves Appeal’ based at Newcastle General Hospital. This charity supports patients and their families from all over the north and helps fund the High Dependency Unit at Newcastle General. The convention raised £3,000 last year. MR SOUNDMAN - Newcastle PA hire Service... Saturday 4th April - at The End... ROLLIES4MICE PRESENTS All the way from Bulgaria, COOH will arrive in Newcastle to play a one off, intimate gig at The End. After his first release in 2005 on Signal, COOH has consistently released on major labels such as Position Chrome and Offkey. COOH is driving forward hard techno drum n bass! Raising the bar for similar artists such as Current Value, The Panacea & SPL, COOH produces a technical & innovative sound like no other ranging from Dubstep, Drum and Bass & Acid Techno http://www.myspace.com/coohbg With: Doors: 9pm-3am (LATE LICENCE) For any further information contact Andy Burlinson -07792085487: rolliesmice@hotmail.co.uk www.myspace.com/rollies4miceuk PULLED APART BY HORSES - Return to the End... Thursday 19th March at The End. Mesmerizing Leeds alternative rock band PABH return to The End after a triumphant 2008 which has saw their popularity soar at an alarming rate. From being a cult live party band on the Leeds music scene to being included in many notable one’s to watch of 2009 including NME and INCOMING magazine. They have become THE band on everyone’s lips. Having played their first gig only a year ago they have amassed an ever-growing legion of fans and have received some excellent press. Having recently headlined NASTY FEST IX. The bands debut single, 'Meat Balloon', released via Big Scary Monsters in October 2008 debuted at #18 on the UK Indie Singles chart. Their second single double A side ‘I punched a lion in the throat’ and ‘The Crapsons’ released on Too Pure records In January to rave reviews. http://www.myspace.com/pulledapartbyhorses
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