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 02 Undiscovered
SATURDAY 10TH MAY This year, Undiscovered is all about access to the music biz. Whether you plan on being as big as Radiohead or the next Brian Epstein, you'll find plenty of opportunities to turn your aspirations into reality. We'll open the door, but it's up to you to stick your foot in. O2 Undiscovered, is being launched at the O2 Wireless Weekenders and is designed to provide access to all areas of the music industry, with the workshops exploring such topics as A&R, law, promotion, plugging, production, management and music making. Visit the website for more info and to register. |
| www.o2blueroom.co.uk/music/undiscovered/ |
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 Paramore
MONDAY 12TH MAY - RESCHEDULED FROM THURSDAY 28TH FEBRUARY - ORIGINAL TICKETS REMAIN VALID Tennessee four-piece Paramore will return to our shores to rally another wave of punk pop hysterics across the UK, with their biggest headline tour to date. |
| www.paramore.net |
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 The Pigeon Detectives
FRIDAY 16TH & SATURDAY 17TH MAY One of the biggest bands to come out of 2007, The Pigeon Detectives have already sold out dates for 2008 and announce a full UK tour with a stop off at Carling Academy Glasgow.
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| www.thepigeondetectives.com |
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 Carling EP Ft. The Pigeon Detectives
FRIDAY 16TH & SATURDAY 17TH MAY - OVER 18s ONLY Are you going to see The Pigeon Detectives? If you are, make sure you join us after the show at Carling EP when the band will be hitting the decks for a great extension to your night out! Entry is free to gig ticket holders over 18. |
| www.carling,com |
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 The Charlatans
TUESDAY 20TH MAY Since 1989, The Charlatans have enjoyed massive chart success, establishing themselves as a major force in the British music scene. The band are touring in support of their 10th studio album, 'You Cross My Path'.
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| www.thecharlatans.net |
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 Amy MacDonald
FRIDAY 23RD & SATURDAY 24TH MAY Amy Macdonald is one of the biggest selling British female artists to emerge from 2007. Catch her live whilst you still can! |
| www.amymacdonald.co.uk |
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 Avril Lavigne
MONDAY 26TH & TUESDAY 27TH MAY Avril Lavigne may have grown up and got married, but her hits 'Sk8er Boi', 'Complicated' and 'Girlfriend' remain the best angst-ridden pop tunes to have met our ears in recent years. Catch her at this exclusive one-off show.
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| www.avrillavigne.com |
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 Ministry
FRIDAY 30TH MAY Ministry announce their final ever world tour as the 'C U LaTouR' comes to the UK. Al Jourgensen and co. will perform tracks from 'The Last Sucker' as well as songs that revisit the band's rich and provocative 30-year musical history. |
| www.ministrymusic.org |
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 3 Doors Down
SUNDAY 1ST JUNE Rock icons 3 Doors Down are back with their self-titled fourth studio album and hop across the pond for some live shows this summer.
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| www.3doorsdown.com |
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 Daniela Mercury Bale Mulato UK Tour
WEDNESDAY 4TH JUNE International Brazilian Superstar and 2007 Latin Grammy Award winner Daniela Mercury hits the UK this June.
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| www.danielamercury.art.br |
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 Club Noir - Burlesque Olympics
SATURDAY 7TH JUNE - OVER 18s ONLY For one night only the Club Noir burlesque performers represent countries across the globe with crystal-encrusted showgirls, charismatic leading men, bespoke costumes and thrilling adventures.
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| www.clubnoir.co.uk |
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 Children Of Bodom
THURSDAY 12TH JUNE Children Of Bodom tear up stages across the UK this summer following the release of their upcoming album 'Blooddrunk'. |
| www.cobhc.com |
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 Queensryche
FRIDAY 13TH JUNE Heavy metal fans rejoice as Queensryche blast into town, still touring and recording after selling over 20 million albums worldwide.
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| www.queensryche.com |
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 Buddy Guy
THURSDAY 26TH JUNE Internationally acclaimed, a Grammy winner and now an inductee of the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame, Guy has firmly cemented a blues legacy that places him squarely in the company of his heroes who came before. |
| www.buddyguy.net |
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 Sheryl Crow
FRIDAY 27TH JUNE The Grammy Award winning songstress comes to the UK following the release of her sixth studio album 'Detours'.
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| www.sherylcrow.com |
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 Yngwie Malmsteen
WEDNESDAY 9TH JULY
One of rock's premier virtuoso guitarists, his classical work for orchestra and solo electric guitar has earned him legendary status.
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| www.ynqwie.org |
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 The Farm
WEDNESDAY 16TH JULY Since finding success during the Madchester movement, The Farm return with a bevy of hits. |
| www.myspace.com/thefarmlive |
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 The B-52s
MONDAY 21ST JULY Billed as the 'World's Greatest Party Band', The B-52s return with their quirky fusion of dance, punk and vintage rock. |
| www.theb52s.com |
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 Blondie: Parallel Lines 30th Anniversary Tour
SATURDAY 26TH JULY Icons of the 70s Disco era and valued members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Blondie created genre-defying music and have influenced a host of today's finest musicians. They head out on tour to celebrate the album that bought us some of the greatest songs in their back catalogue including, 'Hanging On The Telephone' and 'Heart Of Glass'.
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| www.blondie.net |
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 Alanis Morissette
MONDAY 18TH AUGUST Alanis Morissette can be defined as the biggest selling female rock artist in music selling over 55 million records worldwide. Her music career started nearly 20 years ago and has no signs of stopping with her latest album 'Flavours of Entanglement'.
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| www.alanis.com |
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 Stary Cats - Farewell European Tour
FRIDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER Led by Brian Setzer, rockabilly band Stray Cats reunite once again for a long awaited tour. Expect tunes such as 'Runaway Boys', 'Rock This Town' and 'Stray Cat Strut' in this hit packed show.
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| www.straycats.com |
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 Dragonforce + Turisas
FRIDAY 10TH OCTOBER When DragonForce's legendary tune 'Through The Fire and Flames' was named as the toughest track to master on the infamous 'Guitar Hero III: Legends Of Rock' video game, the band have been even more in demand and now hit stages across the country.
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| www.dragonforce.co.uk |
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 The Hoosiers
WEDNESDAY 15TH OCTOBER They've sold over 600,000 copies of their debut album, created their own musical genre with 'Oddpop' and after the success of their sell out spring tour The Hoosiers announce more live dates. The fancy dress theme for the tour is 'What you want to be when you grow up' so let your inner child out and get your costumes ready! |
| www.thehoosiers.co.uk |
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 The Stranglers
SATURDAY 1ST NOVEMBER Nearing their thirtieth year, the punk and new wave pioneers are still going strong. With a host of dates over the summer, The Stranglers perform their greatest hits. |
| www.stanglers.net |
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 Hot Chip
SUNDAY 2ND NOVEMBER One of the UK's finest dance acts return with a spectacular live show that sees their devious musical experiments reach another level as they perform tracks from their latest album 'Made In The Dark'.
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| www.hotchip.co.uk |
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 Alter Bridge
WEDNESDAY 5TH NOVEMBER American hard rockers Alter Bridge come to the UK armed with new material from their latest album 'Blackbird'.
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| www.alterbridge.com |
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 Motorhead + Saxon + Dank Jones
MONDAY 10TH NOVEMBER Raised on a diet of whiskey, heavy drums and hard-edged guitars with killer riffs, Motorhead shake Glasgow to its very core with their legendary back catalogue of powerful anthems. |
| www.imotorhead.com |
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 Fish
SATURDAY 22ND NOVEMBER Fish has returned with his critically acclaimed new album '13th Star'. The ex-Marillion frontman has achieved a high level of success during his 27 years in the music business and is proving he can still cut it.
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| www.the-company.com |
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 Thunder
TUESDAY 25TH NOVEMBER Once described (by themselves) as being as 'the biggest rock'n'roll band you've never heard of', Thunder are one of the great British rock acts. |
| www.thunderonline.com |
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 Sheffield Steel City Tour Ft. The Human League + ABC + Heaven 17
SUNDAY 30TH NOVEMBER Some of Sheffield's most legendary acts celebrate the city's rich musical history as The Human League, ABC and Heaven 17 unite for a full UK tour. The likes of Arctic Monkeys, Pulp and Reverend and The Makers may have helped put Sheffield back on the map in recent years, but the Sheffield Steel Tour is set to prove that the Northern city has always been a pioneering force in experimental music.
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| www.thehumanleague.net |
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 The Complete Stone Roses
FRIDAY 12TH & SATURDAY 13TH DECEMBER After two sold out shows at Carling Academy Glasgow last year, The Complete Stone Roses have announced more live shows, and this time they've got something extra special lined up. On the first night they'll perform a classic set with some B-Sides and rare tracks thrown in and then on their second night it's down to you to choose the set list! Visit their websites for more info. |
| www.stoneroses.net |
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