The Queen Extravaganza 20th November Hammersmith Apollo, London

Steve Holley went to see The Queen Extravaganza at London’s Hammersmith Apollo.

Picture By Sam Wells

PREACHING TO THE CONVERTED – Kristin Hersh Beguiles With Intimate Set At St John on Bethnal Green

Kristin Hersh is an artist who inspires religious devotion on behalf of her fans, so what more appropriate venue for her than a church.

An Interview With Daniel Glover

Steve Holley had the chance to chat with Dan Glover. You can see Dan at Jam Sandwich’s Old Church Sessions in Stoke Newington, on 10 December.

HomiSYD Of ETC Are ‘Strictly 4 Tha Area’ With Debut EP

Rap duo HomiSYD Of ETC have released their debut EP, ‘Strictly 4 Tha Area’ on 24 November, through Ditto Music.

It’s ‘Life As We Know It’ For West London Electro Punks Calling All Astronauts

Calling All Astronauts are back with their followup to their critically acclaimed second album, ‘Anti-Social Network’. New single, ‘Life As We Know It’ is a four track release, comprising the original song and three remixes. It’s set to come out on December 23 via Supersonic Media.

Danophone’s Debut Album ‘Rerun’ Is A Melancholic Feast

Set for release on 2 December, Danish band Danophone’s debut ‘Rerun’, is in their words an album of, “melancholic songs from the happiest city in the world’s happiest country.”

Jamie-Lee Dimes Releases ‘Liminality’ Ahead Of USA Tour

Australian Jamie-Lee Dimes has collaborated with engineer and producer Callum Barter on her debut release, the mini-album ‘Liminality’.

Jordan Alexander Gives Her Grandmother A Night To Remember In ‘Take Me Out Tonight’

Toronto-based pop artist Jordan Alexander, who has been described by AfterEllen as “the next gay pop star”, gives her grandmother a night to remember in the video for her new song, ‘Take Me Out Tonight’.

Ian Haywood’s New Release ‘City Story’ To Raise Funds For The Homeless

Pianist and singer songwriter Ian Haywood will release his Christmas charity single, ‘City Story’, on 2 December. Proceeds from the track will go to raise money for Veterans Aid, and Shelter.

BIRDS EYE VIEW FILM CONGRATULATE OUTGOING 1ST COHORT FOR ‘FUTURE LEADERS IN DISTRIBUTION’ PROGRAMME AND ANNOUNCES 2ND COHORT

Funded by Creative Skillset and Birds Eye View Film, and endorsed by Film Distributor’s Association (FDA), FILMONOMICS FUTURE LEADERS IN DISTRIBUTION is delighted to announce the next cohort of Future Leaders in Distribution as part of its long term female leadership programme run by producer/distribution strategist Mia Bays and distribution expert Julia Short. The programme seeks to open more doors to female leaders (per the Creative Skillset 2012 film workforce census, only 20% of CEOs and directors in UK film distribution are female, compared to 47% of the workforce).

Julius Cowdrey To Release Debut Single, ‘7 Roads (I See You)’

UK singer songwriter Julius Cowdrey could have chosen a different path in life. Coming from a famous sporting background where his father and grandfather both captained the England cricket team, Julius regardless discovered his talent and passion for music at a very young age whilst singing in the school choir. Now 23, he started writing songs at the age of 16.

Louis Walsh’s Golden Touch Tarnished As Credit Scores Fall

Three out of four of Louis Walsh’s existing companies are ruled as Fair Trade Risks, with credit scores dropping to under 70%.