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1st acts announced for RockNess 2012- Mumford & Sons, Biffy Clyro, Deadmau5, Ed Sheeran +
The first acts are announced with Mumford & Sons, Biffy Clyro, Deadmau5, Ed Sheeran, Justice and many more heading to the Scottish Highlands from 8th to 10th June 2012.
This year there's going to be a new way of getting to RockNess for festivalgoers around the UK: The RockNess Express is a specially chartered train departing London picking up festivalgoers in Birmingham, Derby, York................
The Artsbarge 2012 campaign begins with - for love and money 'let's buy a boat'
The Artsbarge 2012 campaign begins with for love and money 'let's buy a boat' on Saturday 11th February at the Cresend WMC. Get the year off to a loved-up start with the Arts Barge crew! Get hot under the collar with some spicy Salsa to start - dont forget your dancing shoes...then get up close and personal for a night of music, comedy and a host of other surprises! Singles, couples and love triangles all welcome! .................
McFly to play York Racecourse Saturday 28th July 2012
Pop to Rock band McFly will play at York Races on Saturday 28th July as part of York Racecourse's Music Showcase Weekend 2012. The combined racing and music extravaganza officially goes on sale today at 9.00am (Friday 20th January 2012). To book tickets and find out more, go to www.yorkracecourse.co.uk or calling 01904 620911.McFly will also be playing at the York Barbican on 17th April 2012..
the cravats play fibbers on Saturday 2nd june 2012
Formed '78, Redditch's Dada-fuelled jazz punk colossals soon became John Peel faves with a unique brand of sax riddled, bass-laced punk weirdness.
In 2012 "The Cravats in Toytown" will once more be unleashed as well as a new creation from those master tapes put together by Crass' Penny Rimbaud, described "like an English Stately home garden landscaped by Jackson Pollock".
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Making Music for Macmillan Cancer Support
During 2012 visitors to Marc McGarraghy's website and Flickr galleries will be invited to make a donation to Macmillan Cancer Support either in appreciation of Marc's music photos or in return for copies if you want to use them.
Marc is not a professional photographer, more a 'music fan with a camera in his hand'. But he does want to turn the great feedback he's had on his early photos, and the many requests for copies, into a chance...................
THE CAST OF CHEERS DEBUT SINGLE ‘FAMILY’ OUT ON 20TH FEBRUARY 2012
THE CAST OF CHEERS DEBUT SINGLE ‘FAMILY’ OUT ON 20TH FEBRUARY 2012, RELEASED ON SCHOOL BOY ERROR/COOPERATIVE MUSIC VIDEO + CO-HEADLINE UK TOUR WITH THEME PARK
Their free album “Chariot”, which they recorded in 3 days, has racked up over 150,000 downloads on BandCamp, they got nominated at the Choice Music Awards and their debut single.........
Herbal Mafia Celebrate 6th Birthday - Mansion Saturday 28th January 2012
Herbal Mafia have got an epic year planned at Mansion starting with the party you all know and love: The Birthday Party Every year they have had a stellar lineup and this year will be no exception as they welcome:
Dubstep superstar SUKH KNIGHT of TRUE TIGER;
Drum&Bass and Jungle legend NICKY BLACKMARKET;
UK Hiphop veteran DR. SYNTAX from FOREIGN BEGGARS fam;
Mashup Master DJM...............
Naloxone Theatre Ensemble Proudly present Mike Leigh’s ABIGAIL’S PARTY
Naloxone Theatre Ensemble Proudly present Mike Leigh’s Classic play ABIGAIL’S PARTY 16th - 18th February 2012 - In 1970's suburbia, Beverly and her long suffering husband Laurence are hosting a drinks party for their neighbours. There is plenty of alcohol, an array of cheese-pineapple savoury bites and olives, and Jose Feliciano on the record player. But as prejudices are unmasked.........................
Rebel Truce (The Clash Tribute) Play The Duchess Friday 3rd February 2012
Formed in 1997, Rebel Truce has one mission. To fully recreate the experience of The Clash live on stage.
The Clash were one of the most influential and enduring bands to burst from the Punk rock scene of 1977, with the late Joe Strummer revered as one the greatest front men in rock. They had the look, the walk and the talk. They were the coolest, most political, eclectic and thrilling; mixing reggae, soul and funk...........
York Residents Festival 28th-29th January 2012
Yes folks! It’s that time of year again, with lots of York attractions opening their doors for free to York residents with Yorkcards. The York Residents Festival is organised by Visit York, as a thank you to the residents of York for the warm welcome they give to York's 7 million annual visitors and the support they show for the city's tourism industry. As part of the Residents weekend why not check out SUNDAY AFTERNOON .....
RICH ROBINSON (BLACK CROWES) AND BAND - Fibbers Monday 13th February 2012
Rich Robinson is set to release his second solo album ‘Through A Crooked Sun’ on March 26th 2012 through Circle Sound.
‘Through A Crooked Sun’ is the follow up album to ‘Paper’ and see’s Rich’s use of the term ‘sun’ as a metaphor to examine his life. “I was living this life that was askew. My relationships with the people that were supposed to be my closest seemed damaged. My marriage...................
Miss Yesterday - York Settlement Community Player's upcoming
production
York Settlement Community Player's upcoming
production of Miss Yesterday 7th - 17th March 2012 at the York Theatre Royal. Life in your teens, as Tammy discovers, can be unfair and even cruel. School is a disaster and at home she can do nothing right. Then something really terrible happens. When she gets the chance to undo the tragedy, she grabs the opportunity. But is it possible to change the..........
Stacey Kent to headline the 6th Burton Agnes Jazz and Blues Festival
The multi award winning Stacey Kent to headline the 6th Burton Agnes Jazz and Blues Festival
July 6th, 7th and 8th 2012. The Burton Agnes Jazz and Blues Festival returns for its sixth year set in the award winning grounds and Elizabethan Hall of Burton Agnes, East Yorkshire, YO25 4NB. Organised by the Hall’s sax-playing owner, Simon Cunliffe-Lister, the festival runs over three days showcasing .............
Local Talent Disctracted are back at The O2!
Disctracted from near York wowed the crowd and judging panel at the Open Mic UK Area Showcase, and are now through to the grand final of Open Mic UK.
After taking part in auditions against thousands of other unsigned musicians across the UK and impressing the judging panel with their vocals, they went on to perform live on stage, battling through both Regional and Area final heats..............
Copmanthorpe
Carnival
2012
It's a new year and they are ready to begin the creation of another AMAZING Carnival for 2012! Do you want to help make it happen? Any age - any skills - any ideas - Everyone welcome..... Join them for the Carnival planning meeting tonight (Tuesday 10th January 2012) at 8.00pm at the Copmanthorpe Recreation Centre YO23 3YR.
Copmanthorpe Carnival, York's biggest and best Carnival, started in ............
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