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Sugababes Announced As Final Headline Act For Rochester Castle Concerts

March 2, 2023

Sugababes will headline Sunday 9th July at Rochester Castle Concerts in Kent, with tickets going on sale tomorrow, Friday 3rd March. The ‘Push The Button’ singers will have New Hope Club as their special guests.

BST Hyde Park Announce Duran Duran In Their Only London Show For 2021

November 30, 2020

BST Hyde Park are proud to announce that Duran Duran will be performing next year, in their only London show for 2021. It’s also Duran Duran’s first London show for six years. The band will be on stage Sunday 11 July, where they’ll be joined by Nile Rodgers and Chic, Grace Jones, and more acts to be announced.

DURAN DURAN Announced As Final BST Hyde Park Headliner – 12 July 2020

March 10, 2020

Duran Duran are the final headliners for American Express presents BST Hyde Park 2020. One of the most iconic and ground-breaking bands to come out of the UK in the past four decades, Duran Duran will close this year’s BST Hyde Park in London’s greatest outdoor venue on Sunday 12th July. They are a group that defined a generation and continue to prove themselves timeless, always innovating and reinventing, while remaining ahead of the curve.

Nile Rodgers And CHIC Sell Out First Colston Hall Date And Announce Second Bristol Appearance

March 3, 2020

By popular demand, Colston Hall has announced a second date for Nile Rodgers and CHIC, following the sell-out of the 16th July show in less than 24 hours.

Nile Rodgers & CHIC To Play Lloyd’s Amphitheatre This Summer

February 26, 2020

Iconic music legends Nile Rodgers and CHIC will take to The Amphitheatre on Bristol’s Harbourside for a night of dance and Good Times as part of the Colston Hall Presents programme on Thursday 16th July.

Onda Diferente – Anitta Shows London What She’s Made Of At Meltdown Festival

August 7, 2019

Dan went to see Brazilian songstress Anitta, as part of Nile Rodgers’ Meltdown Festival at London’s Southbank Centre.

Olly Murs Reveals New Single ‘Feel The Same’ (Featuring Nile Rodgers)

March 22, 2019

Olly Murs today has released the latest single from his ‘You Know | I Know’ album, ‘Feel The Same’, featuring legendary guitarist, Nile Rodgers. The song is one of the standout tracks on the album, which has already sold over 200,000 copies. The release precedes Olly’s massive 21 date tour, which commences May 1, in Aberdeen.

Olly Murs Listening Party 24 October - Photo Credit Lisa Hafey

Olly Murs Is Set To Follow Up His Previous Hits With New Album ‘You Know I Know’

November 6, 2018

Olly Murs has released five albums so far, four of which have reached the number one spot, while his self titled debut, released in 2010, had to be satisfied with second place. Not too shady really! Olly’s 6th album, ‘You Know I Know’, set for release this Friday, November 9, looks set to repeat the trend, with its double album style blend of new songs and older hits.

It’s An 80s Dance Party With Jaguar Dreams’ New Song, ‘A Real Woman’

October 29, 2018

If you’re like me and grew up in the 80s, then you’d instantly know the sound that Jaguar Dreams are channelling with their latest track, ‘A Real Woman’.

What You See Is What You Get – In Conversation With Tom Bailey On Music, Touring, And ‘Science Fiction’

October 21, 2018

Lisa Hafey speaks with Tom Bailey about his album ‘Science Fiction’, and his upcoming UK and Irish tour.

Christine And The Queens New Album ‘Chris’ Channels Janet Jackson And Prince (With A Touch Of Chic) While Maintaining A Unique Style

September 25, 2018

Likely I’m the only person in the world who’s never actively listened to Christine And The Queens, but reviewing this album I find there’s something very intriguing to Christine’s sound, and I’m enjoying it a great deal.

Happy Birthday David Bowie – Essentially Pop Celebrates The Legend

January 8, 2018

Two years ago we were celebrating David Bowie’s 69th birthday, for the most part blissfully unaware that he had only days to live. Bowie’s 25th album, the increasingly poignant ‘Blackstar’, was released that day, and declared a critical success – a return to his glory days – while a whispered hope ran through his fans – “tours? Could there be tours! Please let there be tours!”