http://www.skiddle.com/news/ Latest Latest music & gigs news and reviews.. including album releases, gig and tour news, festival dates and ticket competitions en-us Copyright Skiddle.com 2001-2008 support@skiddle.com 40 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:24:16 GMT French duo John and Jehn are set to perform in Manchester later this month, as the pair celebrate the launch of their latest single 'Fear, Fear, Fear'.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/John-and-Jehn-perform-in-Manchester/2615/ GMT Fresh from playing the John Peel Stage at Glastonbury, Friendly Fires have announced details of an intimate gig in London scheduled for later this mo...> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Friendly-Fires-set-for-intimate-London-show/2616/ GMT Manchester is set to host a major party to celebrate the release of the fourth studio album from Welsh post-hardcore bank Funeral For A Friend.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Funeral-For-A-Friend-to-rock-Manchester/2617/ GMT Gilbert O'Sullivan wowed audiences young and old this weekend at Glastonbury and following his warm reception we are proud to announce tour dates across the UK for 2009. > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Gilbert-Osullivan-Tour-2009/2607/ GMT Welwyn Garden City's most famous band The Subways will be bringing their high octane live show back to Manchester later this year as part of ano...> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-Subways-to-return-to-Manchester/2620/ GMT Following their successful headlining performance at Glastonbury last weekend, Kings Of Leon have announced a one-off show in London next month.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/London-calling-for-Kings-of-Leon/2621/ GMT Salford's own chart topping band The Ting Tings are to bring their live show back to the north-west this autumn as part of a national tour.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Ting-Tings-bring-tour-back-home/2598/ GMT Legendary indie dance combo Stereo MCs have announced a special one-off gig to celebrate the release of their sixth studio album.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Stereo-MCs-get-connected-in-London/2599/ GMT Brooklyn duo MGMT have announced that their autumn UK tour is to call in at Manchester.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Manchester-to-host-MGMT-spectacular/2600/ GMT Aussie electro kings The Presets are set to showcase their new album Apocalypso with an instore show and signing in London later this week.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-Presets-announce-free-London-gig/2594/ GMT Alex Turner is to return to his home city of Sheffield as part of a world tour with his new project The Last Shadow Puppets.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Turner-to-bring-the-Puppets-to-Sheffield/2595/ GMT Many popular UK festivals may not go ahead next year if the current economic downturn continues, according to an industry expert.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/More-festivals-could-be-cancelled-if-downturn-continues/2596/ GMT Much lauded US folk rock group DeVotchKa have announced that they are to play a one-off show in London next month.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/DeVotchKa-bring-gypsy-punk-to-London/2588/ GMT Hugely influential legend Eddy Grant is to follow up his successful Glastonbury set with a trip to Manchester in early July.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Rock-down-to-Electric-Avenue-in-Manchester/2589/ GMT Get ready to rock! We have a ticket for one lucky reader and a mate to go to the freshest picnic party of the year on Saturday 5th July at Clapham Common Bandstand, London.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Win-Tickets-to-Subway-Picnic-Rocks/2593/ GMT Revitalised indie band Mystery Jets are to bring their brand of happy-go-lucky music to Manchester this autumn.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Mystery-Jets-to-dance-on-down-to-Manchester/2590/ GMT One of the original pioneers of the free download scene is to offer fans another freebie next week - a gig.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-Crimea-to-play-free-London-record-store-gig/2591/ GMT British death metal legends Carcass are to reform to play one final date in Leeds later this year.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Death-metal-legends-back-for-one-Leeds-gig/2592/ GMT One of the biggest pop-rock bands in the world right now are to play a free gig in London tomorrow (June 27th) to celebrate the release of their new ...> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Teen-stars-Jonas-Brothers-in-free-London-gig/2586/ GMT Welsh indie stalwarts Feeder will play Manchester's iconic Apollo venue for the second time in their 16 year career in the autumn, it has been announced.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Feeder-set-to-rock-Manchester-Apollo/2580/ GMT Manchester electro rockers The Whip have announced a one-off London date t...> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Manc-electro-rockers-The-Whip-head-for-London/2581/ GMT Reverend and the Makers front man Jon McClure is to play an acoustic gig in north London tonight (June 24th).> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-Rev-lines-up-short-notice-London-gig/2576/ GMT One of British music's most iconic figures is to play gigs in Birmingham and Lee...> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Heaton-announces-Birmingham-Leeds-gigs/2577/ GMT Bury-based indie veterans Elbow will play tracks from their new album at the historic Manchester Apollo venue later this year.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Elbow-to-play-major-Manchester-gig/2578/ GMT The Wonder Stuff are to play an intimate gig at The Venue in Derby on 4th July. Over the past 20 years The Wonder Stuff have notched up 5 top 20 albums, 17 top 20 singles, sold over 3,000,000 albums. > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-Wonder-Stuff-Play-Intimate-Show/2579/ GMT The boss of MTV Europe has claimed this year's music awards - to be held in Liverpool - will be the "best" gig in the country this year...> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/MTVs-Liverpool-gig-to-be-best-ever/2569/ GMT Mercury Music Prize nominee Seth Lakeman is to play a free show and London's flagship HMV store next week to celebrate the release of his new album.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Lakeman-announces-free-London-gig/2570/ GMT New York rock legends Goo Goo Dolls are to return to Sheffield in a couple of weeks to play an intimate gig.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Goo-Goo-Dolls-head-for-Sheffield-gig/2571/ GMT Manchester will celebrate the life of one of its most famous sons this weekend, as some of the UK music scene's biggest names join in the Tony W...> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Intelligent-conversation-tribute-to-Mr-Manchester/2572/ GMT A new stage at one of the most unique festivals on the music circuit has been set up to honour one of the most influential record labels of the past 15 years.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Domino-earns-its-spots-at-Londons-Underage/2573/ GMT American singer, songwriter and poet Conor Oberst is to bring his unique live show to Manchester later this summer, it has been announced.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Oberst-set-for-intimate-Manchester-show/2566/ GMT Fresh from hosting parties at Londons reknowned Ministry of Sound and announcing a new weekly night at the Whites Isles legendary Eden.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Pete-Tong-Wonderland-The-Compilation---Ministry-of-Sound/2558/ GMT The Last Shadow Puppets have made one of the outstanding British pop albums of recent years The Sunday Times They release their second single ,Standing Next To Me on Monday the 7th of July 2008. > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-Last-Shadow-Puppets-Release-new-Single/2559/ GMT It was only a few weeks ago we told you that Madonna had mixed Feddes Put Your Hands Up for Detroit. Well were back again with more Fedde/Madonna news, this time its much bigger!> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Fedde-le-Grand-Remixes-the-Queen-of-Pop/2555/ GMT MUSIC fans are being urged to be like bands on stage and pack a pair of earplugs, by singer KT Tunstall, ambassador for RNID's Don't Lose the Music campaign.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/KT-Tunstall-Backs-Charity-Campaign/2556/ GMT It may not be the most admirable of accolades, but Gary Numan and his makeup have been officially voted GOOD by our friends over at gigwise.com, in their recent collection of makeup on men.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Gary-Numan-Tops-Makeup-Charts/2557/ GMT Devon-based electropop outfit Metronomy have announced a one-off gig in London next month in the run up to the release of the group's latest single.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Metronomy-announce-one-off-London-gig/2541/ GMT US folk chanteuse Joanna Newsom will perform a one-off gig in London later this year.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Joanna-Newsom-confirms-one-off-London-gig/2535/ GMT The organisers of a successful festival close to Manchester have revealed a spin-off event which is sure to get people in the mood for the main e...> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Beautiful-Days-spin-off-comes-to-Manchester/2536/ GMT A festival that was postponed due to flooding has confirmed that it is joining forces with the Big Chill later this year.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Sunrise-Festival-joins-forces-with-the-Big-Chill-after-flooding-disaster/2529/ GMT Another festival in the UK has been cancelled, due to poor ticket sales.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Redfest-cancelled/2530/ GMT Do you want to go further in the music industry? 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It's A survival guide in how to be a successful musician in the 21st Century. > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Music-Industry-Know-How-Event-Information/2527/ GMT Seminal punk band the New York Dolls have said they will play an intimate warm up gig in Manchester ahead of their festival performances this sum...> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/New-York-Dolls-plan-Manchester-warm-up-gig/2521/ GMT Hotly tipped rock band British Sea Power have confirmed they will be playing a London gig in a very unusual venue later this summer.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Bands-and-DJs-line-up-to-play-London-museums/2522/ GMT The organisers of this year's Wireless festival in London have confirmed that people attending will be able to make a stand against global poverty.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Wireless-invites-revellers-to-say-Bllocks-to-Poverty-/2523/ GMT Indie rock legend Ben Folds has revealed that he will play an extra gig in London later this year.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Ben-Folds-announces-one-off-London-gig/2525/ GMT Carlisle Live is back and set to be one of the biggest and best events yet in the north of the United Kingdom.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Boyzone-and-MCFLY-Headline-Carlisle-Live-2008/2497/ GMT Coldplay have revealed details about a tour to promote their new album, with gigs planned for Birmingham, > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Coldplay-plan-arena-tour/2490/ GMT Blues rock group the Black Keys have revealed a new gig in Sheffield in November.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Black-Keys-announce-Sheffield-gig/2482/ GMT Up-and-coming indie dance scenesters Late of the Pier have revealed they are teaming up with seminal club promoters Bugged Out to host an impressive party in June.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Late-of-the-Pier-unveil-London-warehouse-party/2477/ GMT