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TV presenter, writer and historian Sir Tony Robinson brings to life the excitement and drama of this unique moment in British history through a series of scenes and music to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. The Battle of Waterloo took place on 18 June 1815 and marked the final defeat of French military leader and emperor Napoleon Bonaparte.
Young cellists Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser, known as 2CELLOS, achieved sensational success by taking the cello to a new level and breaking the boundaries between different genres of music
In 4D CINEMA, Mamoru Iriguchi performs live with a host of fantastic Hollywood movie stars - many of whom are now dead. Set in a cinema and employing black and white classic film clips and newly filmed footage, 4D CINEMA is a performance piece that explores what is live and what is recorded and fixed eternally on film; what they mean to us in this day and age and where new technology blurs actual and virtual realities. Toying with the boundaries in multimedia, using digital imageries both as a means of critiquing tired ideas and as a way of escaping them, Iriguchi is constantly physicalizing the digital.
Australian rock band, scored their first No.1 in the UK with She Looks So Perfect in April 2014.
Bowie tribute act.
Come and join Adoramus for a special selection of Valentines music that focuses on love both human and divine. The programme includes beautiful orchestral, choral and operatic works including Schubert's Unfinished Symphony, Faur?'s Pavane, Sondheim's Send in the clowns, Mozart's Ave Verum and Act 1 Finale from Il Seraglio, Johann Strauss's Emperor Waltzes and the Barcarolle from Offenbach's Tales of Hoffman.
Described as a punk-rock blues and country techno situationist, crypto-Marxist-Lennist electro pop band, and famed for penning The Soprano's theme tune.
Soul singer. From his ealy days on the local club scene in Minneapolis to releasing a string of huge-selling album.
Soul singer. From his ealy days on the local club scene in Minneapolis to releasing a string of huge-selling album.
Alfie Boe is one of 2011's huge success stories; selling out a 23 date UK tour and almost 700,000 copies of his albums Bring Him Home and Alfie, whilst also fitting in a critically acclaimed West End run as Jean Valjean in Les Miserables.
The tour follows the news of Alfie's new album 'Trust' which is due for release on November 11 2013. His new tour will see Alfie Boe draw upon his new album and previous repertoire. Alfie Boe has moved further away from his traditional operatic repertoire on 'Trust' the follow up to 2012's hugely successful 'Storyteller' and has never sounded so coolly contemporary. Working with legendary producer Larry Klein, Alfie applies his extraordinary voice to a soulful set of country and blues, folk and gospel, standards and originals such as, 'Georgia On My Mind', 'You've Got A Friend' and 'Glory, Glory Hallelujah'
Alice Russell is all pure natural talent, a musical force to be reckoned with. Whether on a big stage charming a crowd of 4000 into staying out dancing in the rain (as she did at Montreal Jazz Festival) or rocking out an intimate club set she's a singer who demands attention.
What did you want to be when you grew up? - What do you want for Christmas? - What do you want most in life? In November and December 2013 Kirsty Housley and Colin Carmichael went on a mission to find out what people really want... they took to the streets and spoke to people of all ages and backgrounds to ask what they want most in the world. They have taken these occasionally frank, often funny, always fascinating and mostly heartfelt answers to create a new piece of theatre, All I Want. An intimate one-man show, All I Want takes audiences on a captivating and challenging journey that poses important questions about consumerism, globalisation, ambition and desire.
Violin master and three-time Classic BRIT Award winner Andr? Rieu is delighted to announce his return to the UK and Ireland in December 2014
Ane Brun is a songwriter, guitarist and vocalist originally from Norway. Her first album was nominated in the Swedish Independent music awards, her second received a Norwegian Grammy.
Angus and Julia Stone, currently enjoying global success with their sophomore album Down The Way, bring their tenderly crafted and richly textured tunes back to London.
Anton Du Beke & Erin Boag take to the stage in a fabulous afternoon of music, song and dance with their very own special tribute to the festive season. Me and My Shadow - Winter Wonderland - Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree - Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer - Santa Claus is Coming to Town - White Christmas ... and carols for all: Jingle Bells - The Twelve Days of Christmas - Hark! the Herald Angels Sing - O Come, All Ye Faithful
Antonio Pappano conducts a captivating programme that celebrates the award-winning Orchestra of the Royal Opera House.
Aswad are renowned among reggae fans for their rich melodies and compelling harmonies, woven over hard rhythm tracks and inspired horn riffs.
Renowned for their intense live shows, Seattle-based trio Augustines have toured non-stop since the release of their critically-acclaimed debut Rise Ye Sunken Ships.
This promises to be one of their biggest headline shows to date.
Five guys from Down Under have mastered Pink Floyd's whole sound and reproduce it with perfect covers of all the hits.
Five guys from Down Under have mastered Pink Floyd's whole sound and reproduce it with perfect covers of all the hits.
First and foremost, the Average White Band were a band of music fans - they would meet as ex-pat soul brothers frequenting the clubs of London; nodding their acquaintance, glad of each other's musical love. Some of the group had already been on a No. 1 record by Chuck Berry and the band had supported Eric Clapton on his legendary 'comeback concert' on 13th January 1973. They had toured the US with equipment borrowed from the Who. They had signed to MCA and although their debut album, Show Your Hand had been warmly received, it sold next to nothing. It resulted in the label rejecting their new demos, cut at Clover Studios in L.A.
Barbara Dickson is one of the most enduring and popular artistes in Britain today. Born in Dunfermline, Scotland, Barbara's love of music was evident from an early age. Her first hit single, ?Answer Me', was released early in 1976. 1980 provided her with her first gold album. In 1985 Barbara's ?I Know Him So Well,' recorded with Elaine Paige was released. It reached Number One in the UK and went on to become a Top Ten hit around the world.
Brighton's beatbox legend Beardyman.
The band won 'Best Newcomers' in the Brit Awards in 1999.
Since their launch in 1996 Belle And Sebastian has sold over 3 million albums, released a dozen singles and playing countless sold-out concerts around the world. The perfect opportunity to catch one of the greatest British bands of the last 15 years as they celebrate the re-release of their hugely influential back catalogue and forthcoming LP.
Dark and alluring on tape, and creating a unique live story before the story's truly yet begun, Ben Howard is deserving of the acclaim as a captivating, unique and clever young British songwriter. The 'Every Kingdom Tour' is his most extensive tour to date. With the anticipation levels of his debut record intensifying, these shows have been selling out an incredible pace. Get in there quick guys! Every Kingdom is the debut album that Ben has been brewing for at least a couple of years. It's careful attention to detail, with tight, homespun harmonies and folk-informed arrangements, could only have been fully realised after relentless road-testing of these songs on stages across the UK and Europe
The great entertainer.
Catapulted to the heady heights of stardom in 1990, Brit Award winner Beverley Craven enjoyed chart topping albums and singles, together with a spate of fantastic live performances. This talented singer/songwriter of such timeless hits and beautiful hits as Promise Me, Love Scenes, Mollie's Song and Winner Takes It All.
BRIT-Award winner Beverley Craven will be embarking on an extensive UK tour supporting the release of her brand new album, ?Change of Heart', being launched in summer 2014.
Big Country was formed in 1981 by guitar playing founder members Stuart Adamson and Bruce Watson, who both originated from the band's hometown, Dunfermline in Scotland. They were then joined by drummer Mark Brzezicki and bass player Tony Butler who completed the award-winning band.
Regarded by many as a classic, the multi-million selling album Steeltown went straight to the number one slot in the album charts when it was released in 1984, produced by Steve Lillywhite. The band will perform songs from the album as well as their classic hits and live favourites such as Fields of Fire, Chance, Where The Rose Is Sown, Wonderland, Look Away and many more taken from their eight other studio albums which include The Seer, Peace In Our Time and the triple Grammy-nominated The Crossing.
Oh what a night awaits for all music fans. . . during the 60s and 70s No1 hits Sherry, December 1963 (Oh What a Night), Walk Like a Man, Rag Doll and Big Girls Don't Cry saw the Four Seasons and lead singer Frankie Valli propelled to super stardom. Selling an incredible 100 million records worldwide, there's a Four Seasons song that shares a special place in everyone's heart. Big Girls Don't Cry authentically revives the sublime harmonies of New Jersey's finest. It showcases Frankie's incredible falsettos, and features solo hits that range from the exuberant - the rock'n'roll nostalgia of Grease, to the spine-tingling - show-stealers such as My Eyes Adored You.
Tour by bicycle.
The latest alter-ego of performance artist Caroline Smith was researched with British birdwatchers as part of her residency with the RSPB on Wallasea Island- and now Rita, a show bird from a bygone era, is hell bent on turning the archetype of the twitcher on its head. Dressed in elaborate Great Crested Grebe plumage, Smith questions what happens when a bird runs the show and the label of 'human' no longer applies. Expect the comical and surreal, for not everything is what it seems... The show continues Smith's themes of uprooting the everyday in order to uncover and examine the strange, true and unseen. Caroline Smith's comical and often sinister works play with alter egos and reveal the unfamiliar in the everyday and the commonplace in the strange. She often plays with alter egos working within broad and specialist communities to engage desires, drives and the dark as well as the lighter sides.
Synonymous with the late, great Ian Drury, The Blockheads have made a massive impact on the music world and gained huge affection over the years.
4 piece boy band.
Alternative rock band from London.
Join us for a concert celebrating the UK's most famous secret service agent, with all the iconic music and songs from over 50 years plus a tribute to other spies and detectives from around the world including The Pink Panther, Hawaii Five-O, Hill Street Blues, The Saint, Bergerac, The Avengers, The Sweeney & Poirot.
Bonnie Tyler has established herself worldwide as one of rock and roll's most appealing artists.
Back on tour following the release of his fifth studio album, 'The North Borders'. Known for turning his live shows into mesmeric re-workings of his records.
Beatles tribute band which faithfully recreate the sound and images of the Fab Four from their early 'moptop' days through Revolver and Sgt Pepper to their final performance on the rooftop of the Apple building. The atmosphere is perpetuated with the use of authentic instruments, costumes and backdrops and special effects, giving a nostalgic re-creation of the era. The band will be joined on stage by a nine-piece orchestra. Since the Bootlegs were formed in 1980, they have enjoyed spectacular success both at home and abroad. Their international reputation accelerated following a sixty date tour of the then USSR in 1982. They have performed in France, Spain, India the USA and before an audience of 18,000 in Manila.
Cool funksters.
Brendan became a full-time professional entertainer, and started a long and successful relationship with Noel Carty promotions and recorded his first hit entitled 'Treat My Daughter Kindly'. This was only the start of many it records that was to follow, too numerous to mention, but here are just some that turned silver and gold leterally over-night. 'Do You Want Your Old Lobby Washed Down Con Shine' a song about his uncle and received four silver discs and a platinum award. Great songs, 'Catch Me If You Can', 'Carrots' 'Spuds', Some Broken Hearts' along with a beautiful ballad that toda is still high in demand at the shows 'My Son'. Join Brendan along with the Brendan Shine Super Band live on stage for his once in a lifetime experience.
Pink Floyd tribute band.
A permanent, interactive exhibition dedicated to the history of popular music in Britain. Using state-of-the-art effects it will show how rock, pop, dance and many other genres were formed and have influenced the last 60 years of British culture. From the classic era defining sounds of the Beatles, Rolling Stones and Dusty Springfield... To stadium filling giants like The Who and Queen... To the irresistible anarchy of bands like The Specials and Sex Pistols... Right up to recent crowd-pleasers such as Spice Girls, Oasis, Coldplay and Arctic Monkeys.
This will be the first time Bryan has done a full headline tour of the UK since 2011. He will be performing a set that will honour not only the 30th Anniversary of 'Reckless' - a deluxe version of which will be released via UMC/Polydor on 8 September featuring exclusive expanded bonus material - but also his endless catalogue of anthemic hits. Since its release in 1984, ?Reckless' has gone three times Platinum in the UK alone. It spawned huge hits such as "Run to You", "Kids Wanna Rock", "Somebody", "Summer of '69", "One Night Love Affair" and "It's Only Love" a duet with the incomparable Tina Turner. 'Reckless' also gave Bryan his first U.S. #1 on Billboard with "Heaven" as well as a Diamond Award for over a million sold in his home country of Canada.
Buika's passionate and exhilarating performances quickly convert audiences to her boundless view of life and music. Since 2006 she has become established as Spain's leading and most original young interpreter of coplas - Spain's emotive songs that communicate straight from the heart. Her music is an elated mix of flamenco, jazz and Cuban soul, as well as her own Afro-Spanish heritage. Buika's throaty vocals cut deep then reach higher, a testament to her unbounded approach to music and her life. Buika can swing, scat and dance her way through a freestyle Latin jazz improvisation, then sit perfectly still for an intimate and enrapturing a capella flamenco ballad.
Arone Dyer and Aron Sanchez formed Buke and Gase in New York in 2008. Buke is an atypically small 6-string guitar. Gase is a guitar/bass hybrid.
They are backed up by minimal big beats volatile rhythm and panoramic vocal melodies...
Purcell Room
Take an open top bus or luxury coach tour around London seeing all the best sites in comfort.
Toby Jones, Iain Sinclair and Andrew K?tting (dressed as a Straw Bear), made a five-day walk from Epping Forest to Helpston in Northamptonshire, following in the footsteps of the poet John Clare. Clare's delirious march is the spine of the project. A great English pilgrimage, a self-enacted novel in the tradition of Pilgrim's Progress. The walk was documented using pin-hole photography and video and has now been edited to form the backdrop for a series of live performances. Along with Iain Sinclair and Andrew Kotting, the artist Jem Finer, the singer Kirsten Norrie and the musician David Aylward will support the multi-media performance of spoken word, moving image and soundscape.
Running time: approx 60mins
Global country superstars are joining forces to bring you the biggest country music concert ever to grace the UK.
One of the UK's foremost magicians and close up magic stars will amaze audiences with classic card tricks, cheats and scams in this unique and interactive multimedia show, with film, images music and live camera action, to bring close up magic to every audience member.
At the Courthouse Hotel Theatre, 19-21 Great Marlborough Street, W1F 7HL
Courthouse Hotel Theatre
An exquisite concert of carols and seasonal classics staged in full 18th Century costume in an evocative candle-lit style setting.
Ska/Jazz band from Australia, formed in 1999
At the age of eight Chantel became the youngest person in the country to pass a Rock school exam and at 12, she was jamming in her native Bradford and evolving into an incredible musician. Described as a prodigy, at 14 Chantel was told by major labels "great voice, but girls don't play guitar like that!" Wisely ignoring that advice, she enrolled at the world-renowned Leeds College of Music and became the first student in the college's history, to achieve a 100% pass mark, with 18 distinctions. Chantel left with a First Class Honours degree in Popular Music and a coveted prize, for outstanding musicianship.
British band.
Front man of The Fighstar.
The original Cockney knees-up artists.
Dave has decided to come out of retirement due to public demand, for a show which will be the whole history of Chas 'n' Dave. Chas ?n' Dave reached the top twenty in 1979 with Gertcha, which became a nationwide catchphrase. This was followed by The Sideboard Song. In 1980 they hit the charts with Rabbit, which reached No. 8 in the charts and had a No. 2 record in 1982 Ain't No Pleasing You. In 1986 they had a top six record with Snooker Loopy. Chas ?n' Dave are great musicians and know how to give an audience a good time. Their fans are both young and old and due to public demand they will be seen together on stage once more.
Mulled wine and mince pies served after the performance.
This event takes place at St Lukes Church, Sydney Street, SW3 6NH
One of the founders of Gypsy Kings in a new group, a French musical formation that includes tunes and flavours of rumba, flamenco, and Latin pop and rock.
Looking for a spoken word fix? Tune in and chill out. London's coolest poetry club night returns featuring an electric new line-up and rising talent on the Open Mic.
The Big One returns for a super-sized helping of spoken word with all the trimmings and dancing 'til late. Join the whole Chill Pill team and their festive guests, including four-piece band United Vibrations, for the biggest line up yet.
British singer-songwriter with a distinctive husky voice and slide guitar style.
+ support. The legendary leader of the Pretenders plays her first UK show in five years. Chrissie Hynde showcases songs from her forthcoming debut solo album. The Pretenders were one of the greatest bands to emerge from the late 1970s, and their debut album has been ranked 20th on Rolling Stone's Best Albums of the 80s. Chrissie Hynde has collaborated with numerous musicians from Morrissey and Nick Cave to Frank Sinatra and Emmylou Harris.
Soulful exponents of magical vocal harmonies and timeless classics such as Forgotten Town, Hooverville and Harvest For the World.
Soulful exponents of magical vocal harmonies and timeless classics such as Forgotten Town, Hooverville and Harvest For the World.
New for 2014 our winter landscape offers something for everyone at this festive time of year. Guided by snowflakes, the new one mile glittering trail winds its way through the world famous botanic gardens in a magical after dark experience. Wander between glowing waterside reflections, illuminated fountains and grand glasshouses as Kew's iconic architecture and unique tree canopies are brought to life drenched in Christmas colour. Along the way gaze at giant light sculptures, bright and luminous, like fireworks frozen in time, walk the shimmering Tunnel of Lights and perhaps steal a kiss at Mistletoe Moments. Stand among twinkling holly bushes and Christmas trees festooned with seasonal cheer as plumes of fire dance to festive music by The Nutcracker set against a frosty, snow-flaked Palm House panorama
A Christmas Carol is the most famous book Charles Dickens ever wrote and one of the most daring. As the Ghosts spirit Scrooge from his past to his present to his future, Dickens plunges the reader cinematically from the miser's dank and creaking house in the City to riotous festivities, from cozy hearths to graveyards. And all the time the author's voice, tender, savage, magisterial, is present.
Clive Francis reprises his acclaimed RSC performance as the misanthropic Ebenezer Scrooge, inspired by Dickens' first reading and performance of A Christmas Carol on 27 December 1853 at the Birmingham Town Hall.
A Christmas Carol is the most famous book Charles Dickens ever wrote and one of the most daring. As the Ghosts spirit Scrooge from his past to his present to his future, Dickens plunges the reader cinematically from the miser's dank and creaking house in the City to riotous festivities, from cozy hearths to graveyards. And all the time the author's voice, tender, savage, magisterial, is present.
Clive Francis reprises his acclaimed RSC performance as the misanthropic Ebenezer Scrooge, inspired by Dickens' first reading and performance of A Christmas Carol on 27 December 1853 at the Birmingham Town Hall.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet and sing your heart out as Jonathan Cohen leads you through another fun-filled festive jamboree.
A traditional favourite concert of seasonal classics and much loved carols, with traditional readings by special guest Hugh Bonneville.
The acclaimed Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performs an unmissable all-Beethoven programme featuring the monumental ?Choral' symphony with its climactic 'Ode to Joy'.
The UK's most renowned big band swings you back in time playing Glenn Miller's own original arrangements of favourite wartime chart-toppers & hits from the forties directed by legendary bandleader RAY McVAY. Plus a special Frank Sinatra anniversary celebration I've Got you Under My Skin Strangers in the Night Birth of the Blues New York, New York
A sublime programme of Handel's masterpieces performed in full period costume in an evocative candle-lit style setting.
Four superb international soloists perform an evening of favourite excerpts from the world's most popular operas.
An exciting concert of rousing classics with a grand flag waving British finale!
An aftenoon of stunning music and beautifully performed dance from the some of the best loved ballets of all time.
The Barbican's traditional celebration of great classics and fun to see in the New Year!
Back by popular demand with a new programme of show-stopping music and songs from the greatest Broadway and West End musicals.
Nothing can compare to the iconic film scores of John Williams. Hosted by irrepressible showman and conductor Anthony Inglis, this exciting concert is a fitting celebration of his most popular music from E.T. to Star Wars and beyond...
What better way to usher in the New Year than with an evening of all your favourites from the Strauss family and friends.
The Motown Sound returns for a special Christmas performance this December! Under the musical directorship of guitarist Ciyo Brown, accompanied by vocalists Gwyn Jay Allen, Verna Francis and backed by a six piece band, The Motown Sound promise to deliver all your favourite Motown classics!
'Tis the season to be merry' Beat the winter blues with the special Christmas version of the hit show.
This is no ordinary circus company. The sheer power of the performers, coupled with mind-boggling skill and a willingness to take terrifying risks on stage delivers world-class, gravity-defying performances that you'll never forget.
This new production is inspired by Colombia's diverse communities and features 14 of the most talented performers from across Colombia. Mixing spectacular circus with dance and an original soundtrack, it's set to fill the Roundhouse with the same infectious energy that left such a huge impression on audiences and critics back in 2011. Running time: 1hr 15mins (approx)
Cirque Alfonse is made up of three generations of one Quebecois family - 66-year-old Grandfather and amateur clown Alain Carabinier, his two children, Antoine, 32, and Julie, 29, who are a trained circus acrobat and a trained dancer respectively, Julie's partner Jonathan, 32, a trained circus acrobat who has performed in Cirque Du Soleil's Love, and their 2-year-old son, Arthur. The family are supported by live musicians, two of whom are friends of the family who grew up in villages nearby. Members of Cirque Alfonse have worked with some of the world's most renowned companies including Cirque du Soleil, Cirkus Cirkor and les 7 doigts de la main.
A circus show featuring a family from the remote forests of Quebec, who juggle axes and perform daring aerial acrobatics and stunts with lumberjack saws, alongside clog-dancing, tight-rope walking, cooking, vegetable chopping and story-telling. Timber! is set to traditional music, with fiddles, banjos, a jaw harp and rowdy singing as the live accompaniment to this daredevil, heart-warming show. Running time: 1hr 10mins with no interval.
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Cirque Alfonse is made up of three generations of one Quebecois family - 66-year-old Grandfather and amateur clown Alain Carabinier, his two children, Antoine, 32, and Julie, 29, who are a trained circus acrobat and a trained dancer respectively, Julie's partner Jonathan, 32, a trained circus acrobat who has performed in Cirque Du Soleil's Love, and their 2-year-old son, Arthur. The family are supported by live musicians, two of whom are friends of the family who grew up in villages nearby. Members of Cirque Alfonse have worked with some of the world's most renowned companies including Cirque du Soleil, Cirkus Cirkor and les 7 doigts de la main.
A circus show featuring a family from the remote forests of Quebec, who juggle axes and perform daring aerial acrobatics and stunts with lumberjack saws, alongside clog-dancing, tight-rope walking, cooking, vegetable chopping and story-telling. Timber! is set to traditional music, with fiddles, banjos, a jaw harp and rowdy singing as the live accompaniment to this daredevil, heart-warming show. Running time: 1hr 10mins with no interval.
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Combining cirque style skills and artistry with all the thrills, spills and laughs of the traditional big top, Cirque Berserk is a fun-filled spectacle that will delight audiences of all ages. A troupe of over thirty jugglers, acrobats, aerialists, dancers, musicians and death-defying stunt men are joined by Guinness record holding strong man Hercules and award-winning clown Tweedy ('The best Clown I have ever seen' - Guardian) and featuring the world's most dangerous circus act, the legendary motorcycle Globe of Death, for the first time live on stage in the UK.
Friends for 30-years, multi award-winning vocalist Claire Martin OBE and legendary saxophonist and vocalist Ray Gelato have combined their love of all things 'swing' and joined forces for their first show together, A Swinging Affair. These much celebrated and respected musicians share the stage with a world-class trio led by renowned-pianist Dave Newton to explore the Great American Songbook - including classics such as; 'Let's Call the Whole Thing Off', 'They all Laughed', 'Undecided' and 'They Can't Take That Away from Me'.
Herald the Christmas season with classic carols from the City of London Choir and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Great musicians, a spectacular sound and lights show, and animations. Two and a half hours of classic rock's best bits including tracks by Supertramp, Dire Straits, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, Steely Dan, Genesis, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Pink Floyd.
Clean Bandit are a British electronic group, founded in Cambridge, England, 2009. Their 2013 single "Mozart's House", released on Black Butter Records, reached number 17 on the UK Singles Chart. In January 2014 they scored their first UK Singles Chart-topping single with "Rather Be", featuring elements of classical music, along with a dance music beat. "Rather Be" remained at the top of the chart for four weeks.
Age restriction: 14+
'Cloudbusting' are a group of five musicians who perform the music of the unique and incomparable Kate Bush. At a ?Cloudbusting' show you can expect all of her visual style, atmosphere and musical excellence, recreated live on stage.
Take a coach tour from London to see some of the fabulous towns, cities and sights within easy reach.
Collabro are an English musical theatre boy band who took the Britain's Got Talent judges' and viewers' breath away with their renditions of classic tracks. Michael Auger, Richard Hadfield, Jamie Lambert, Thomas Leak and Matthew Pagan only formed a month prior to their audition for Britain's Got Talent and came together over their shared love of musical theatre.
In February, their lives changed forever when they performed ?Stars' from Les Mis?rables and received a unanimous standing ovation from the judges and audience at their first audition in London. Collabro progressed to the final of Britain's Got Talent and were cast the winners in front of 11 million viewers.
John Hiseman's Jazz/Rock supergroup, originally formed in 1968 and re-formed in 1994.
The top Stones tribute band with the Rolling Stones Office itself endorsing the act.
Broadway glamour and toe-tapping tunes in an all Gershwin extravaganza.
There is not a country in the world that doesn't know the names of Boy George and Culture Club. The Grammy Award winners have sold in excess of 100 million singles and over 50 million albums, making it as one of the biggest pop bands of the 1980s. They achieved seven straight Top 10 hits in the UK, had number 1 singles in over a dozen countries and multi platinum album sales across the world, and were first group since The Beatles to have three Top Ten hits in America from a debut album. They were also the first group in music history to have an album certified diamond in Canada.
Joining Culture Club on this tour will be very special guest Alison Moyet, well renowned musical icon, who has amassed sales of more than 20 million records both as a solo artist and half of influential duo Yazoo.
Singer, songwriter and saxophonist and guitarist. Moving away from the pop sounds of the early 90's, Curtis has recreated his music with strong influences from Van Morrison, Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen.
Born in Richmond, Virginia, to a preacher family, D'Angelo showed musical talent as a small child; he began playing piano aged just five. By the time he was 18 D'Angelo was winning competitions, and was a member of rap act I.D.U. It was through a demo tape of them that D'Angelo was spotted by a record company executive. He signed to EMI Records in 1991. In 1994, D'Angelo co-wrote and co-produced the anthem "U Will Know" which was the first track from the Jason's "Lyric" soundtrack. The following year, D'Angelo's debut, "Brown Sugar" was released to rave reviews. The much anticipated follow-up, "Voodoo", was released in 2000 and hit the No 1 spot on the American Billboard charts, as did the first single release, "Untitled".
An award-winning artist, having won several prestigious Irish Meteor Awards including Best Irish Male and Best Traditional Folk Award, Damien's albums have topped the charts and achieved platinum status. He has been lauded by, among others, Rolling Stone, The Guardian, Billboard, MOJO and The Sunday Times, and supported such legends as Bob Dylan, Sinead O'Connor, Morrisey and Bruce Springsteen.
Damien Dempsey returns to Ireland for a huge Irish tour following the release of his latest album ?It's All Good, The Best of Damien Dempsey', a celebration of his career to date, including six top 10 studio albums over 15 years.
Still playing to packed-out venues the world over, the legendary punk band will be showcasing their latest stuff alongside classic punk tunes, including New Rose, Love Song, Smash It Up and I Just Can't Be Happy Today (as well as their hit cover of Eloise). In their latest album, So, Who's Paranoid?, The Damned still display, after 32 years, their trademark brand of dark melodic irony, blended with caustic political satire - perhaps more relevant now than ever. Headed by classic band members Dave Vanian and Captain Sensible, along with Monty Oxy Moron, Pinch and Stu West, The Damned have lost none of their energy, music; melody and lyrical diversity combined in an intoxicating potion that stirs the blood and sets the pulse racing.
Dig out your dancing shoes for an evening of Abba's greatest hits including Money Money Money, Knowing You and Waterloo.
Composer; music for Tim Burton film, the Simpsons and more.
This live concert features Danny Elfman's famous Tim Burton film scores brought to life on stage by a live orchestra, enhanced by visuals on the big screen of Burton's original sketches, drawings and storyboards and will feature a special guest performance by Danny Elfman himself. With a range of films from a fascinating back catalogue of classics including Beetlejuice, Batman, Edward Scissorhands, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Alice in Wonderland and Frankenweenie, this concert explores the collaborative relationship between music and storytelling and the process and importance that this has in filmmaking.
When a theatre is 'dark' it means that it is closed. This may be temporary, e.g. between shows, or it may be semi-permanent, e.g. when it is closed for refurbishment (sometimes it is uncertain when this happens whether it will actually open again) and sometimes it means that the theatre is completely out to action, lost or gone!
When a theatre is 'dark' it means that it is closed. This may be temporary, e.g. between shows, or it may be semi-permanent, e.g. when it is closed for refurbishment (sometimes it is uncertain when this happens whether it will actually open again) and sometimes it means that the theatre is completely out to action, lost or gone!
When a theatre is 'dark' it means that it is closed. This may be temporary, e.g. between shows, or it may be semi-permanent, e.g. when it is closed for refurbishment (sometimes it is uncertain when this happens whether it will actually open again) and sometimes it means that the theatre is completely out to action, lost or gone!
When a theatre is 'dark' it means that it is closed. This may be temporary, e.g. between shows, or it may be semi-permanent, e.g. when it is closed for refurbishment (sometimes it is uncertain when this happens whether it will actually open again) and sometimes it means that the theatre is completely out to action, lost or gone!
When a theatre is 'dark' it means that it is closed. This may be temporary, e.g. between shows, or it may be semi-permanent, e.g. when it is closed for refurbishment (sometimes it is uncertain when this happens whether it will actually open again) and sometimes it means that the theatre is completely out to action, lost or gone!
British singer-songwriter who first achieved prominence with the indie rock group Easyworld, and who released an independent mini-album, Better Ways to Self Destruct and two full-length albums on Jive Records before disbanding in 2004.
The band formed in 1985 and took their name from a Steely Dan song. After Our Town, their greatest hits album, went to No 1 in the chart in 1994 Deacon Blue called it a day and went out on a high. Now they are back..!
Space, black holes, the Universe. Humanity. Really deep stuff completely nailed in an hour. Join Cheekykita (****, Edfringe.com) and Mr Dinner (****, List) as they take the Astraudience for a stupid ride across the space-time continuum. 'Like Spike Milligan on MDMA...batshit crazy...an astral flight of fantasy into the very weird' (List). 'A weird and wonderful double act of surreal, whimsical and thoroughly endearing comedy' (Broadway Baby ****).
Dead Ghost Star mixes physical comedy, storytelling, science and philosophy to tell the entire history of space: from the Big Bang to the first human ever... from a million year old star to its death... and its afterlife.
Formed in 1968 they have sold well over 100 million albums worldwide.
The young Croatian pianist Dejan Lazic, a composer himself, is noted for his wide repertoire and insightful interpretations. He was the winner of an ECHO Klassik Award in 2009 for his Rachmaninov recording with the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
He performs a typically adventurous programme which reveals links between seemingly disparate composers. The evocative musical pictures of Benjamin Britten's Holiday Diary Op.5 feature alongside music by CPE Bach, JS Bach's most-gifted son, whose 300th birthday anniversary is celebrated in 2014. CPE's groundbreaking fantasias and sonatas are highly emotional and full of imagination. The second half explores the glittering Spanish rhythms of Scarlatti's sonatas and the intense Hungarian soundworld of Bartok.
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Combining sumptuous, rich and tender vocals with intense, touchable emotion, Marina Laslo has a wealth of material to draw on... and who better to reinvent it than she. Marina takes on the music Marlene made famous. Dietrich Letters is the stunning collection of songs by legendary Marlene Dietrich showcased by a timeless performer whose beautiful voice continues to captivate.
Get ready to enter a world of enchantment featuring the most magical moments from across the kingdom in Disney On Ice presents Magical Ice Festival. You'll be whisked away into the wintery world of the Academy Award winning and number one animated feature film of all time, Disney's Frozen, to join royal sisters Elsa and Anna, the hilarious snowman Olaf, rugged mountain-man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven as they help the sisters along the way in a story full of action, adventure, magic and unforgettable characters. Experience Disney's The Little Mermaid with a show-stopping performance by Sebastian as he breaks out of his shell to make waves with Ariel "Under The Sea!" Get tangled up with a chorus of harmless hooligans when they get a visit from the sassy and spirited Rapunzel and her charming ally Flynn from Disney's Tangled. And get swept away by Disney's Beauty and the Beast as the Beast and his castle's enchanted entourage take center stage in a spectacular show for Belle. It will be a magical mix of royalty when Disney On Ice brings this winsome wonderland to your hometown!
Celebrate 100 years of Disney with all your favourite characters.
The show features a host of the Doctor's famous adversaries including the iconic Daleks and Cybermen, the spine-chilling Silence and many more fan favourites. The live monsters provide a dramatic contrast to the evocative and thrilling music written by Murray Gold, who has been responsible for composing music for the series over the last eight years, including the record-breaking (and BAFTA award-winning) 50th anniversary episode Doctor Who: The Day or the Doctor. The show will also feature Murray's latest score and footage from the forthcoming series 8, which will be broadcast around the world later this summer. The live music will be accompanied by a big screen presentation of key moments and specially edited sequences from the past 50 years of Doctor Who.
Audacious theatre artist and puppeteer Basil Twist collaborates with master musician Yumiko Tanaka on a spectacular visual journey inspired by dogugaeshi - the Japanese art of creating beautiful illusions through perspective. As more than 100 handpainted gilt and paper panels unfold, revolve and slide, images from both ancient and contemporary Japan are revealed. Bamboo thickets, soaring bridges and dense cityscapes materialise while wide-eyed foxes with drooping moustaches dance mid-air. Dogugaeshi layers brilliant puppetry with video projection and electronic sound to give this rarely seen, ancient craft a contemporary spin. In keeping with Japanese puppetry performances, the musical accompaniment is played live on a three-stringed shamisen.
Running time: 1hr with no interal. Age guidance 10+
London International Mime Festival (LIMF)
Over the course of his extraordinary career, Don McLean has sold over 40 gold and platinum records worldwide. The classic hit, American Pie was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002, and in 2004 Don himself was inducted into the Song Writers Hall of Fame. He has sold out arenas worldwide, performing 12 world tours and has performed more than 3,500 concert appearances.
The Doors were a celebration of all that was wild, weird and wonderful about 60 s L.A. The Doors Alive, the UK s premier Doors tribute band, recreate the look, sounds and vibe of a classic performance. Their energetic show is delivered with style and professionalism and is the ultimate Doors experience with a set list including; Love Me Two Times, Five To One, People Are Strange, Hello I Love You, Twentieth Century Fox, Riders On The Storm, The Crystal Ship, When The Music's Over, Unknown Soldier, Touch Me, Love Her Madly, Roadhouse Blues, Alabama Song, Back Door Man, Break On Through, Soul Kitchen, The Changeling, Gloria, L.A. Woman, Light My Fire, Peace Frog & Moonlight Drive.
An alt-pop cross between XTC and King Crimson.
His style unifies sultry jazz and soulful RandB over subtle but muscular hip-hop tones.
The Dylan Project are Steve Gibbons, P.J. Wright, Dave Pegg and Simon Nicol. Dave and Simon are well known for their work with Fairport Convention and P.J. Wright has been a long time member of Steve Gibbons' rock band and also plays with the group Little Johnny England. They will be joined by Gerry Conway on drums, also a member of Fairport Convention, on a number of dates.
Earl Okin is one of the world's finest Jazz and Bossa Nova vocalists, subtly self-accompanied on guitar or piano as is most appropriate. His legendary vocal trumpet solos are equally renowned. Last but not least, Earl is also one of the most highly regarded songwriters active today. Together with his witty inbetween song banter (he also works as a headline comedian), the resultant cabaret is totally unique and unmissable.
British rock band
This singer/songwriter has been thrilling audiences around the world with his soulful voice and amazing piano playing for over 20 years. As well as featuring regularly on BBC Radio in his own right, Elio has shared his talent as musical director and performer for artists such as Martha Reeves, Huey Lewis, Suzi Quatro, Shakin Stevens, Ronan Keating, Kiki Dee and Albert Lee to name but a few. With his unique blend of Pop, Rhythm & Blues, Jazz and Rock & Roll, Elio showcases his own songs from the critically acclaimed album 'A Seat At My Table' as well as a selection of choice covers. Along with his magnificent band, featuring the EP Horns and Singers, Elio brings you an unforgettable evening of musical excellence you won't want to miss.
Ella Eyre burst onto the scene in 2013 with stunning vocals on Rudimental's number one track Waiting All Night. Since then, she's become an established singer/songwriter in her own right, most notably for recent tracks If I Go, Deeper and Comeback.
Ella is set to release her debut album, Feline, in February 2015 ahead of her biggest headline show to date at the Roundhouse.
The Elvis Years traces the musical career of Elvis Presley, from his first demonstration recording to the last years of his life. The Elvis Years includes ALL the great songs from the London production, including the a cappella numbers that were a highlight of the show. With a cast plucked from Jailhouse Rock, Les Miserables, Starlight Express, Phantom and Dancing in the Streets, this is over two hours of pure Elvis, with a finale of Jailhouse Rock, Suspicious Minds and The American Trilogy.
Ennio Morricone is a five-time Oscar nominee who has scored over 500 films, including the classic westerns including For A Few Dollars More and The Good The Bad and the Ugly as well as other iconic movies such as: The Untouchables, The Mission, Cinema Paradiso and more recently being featured in Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained and before that Kill Bill.
The most prolific composer in the history of film music will conduct repertoire from the greatest works of his career, spanning more than over 50 years, performing with a 160 member symphony orchestra and polyphonic choir. Last year Morricone won the European Film Award for Best Composer for his score of the Giuseppe Tornatore movie The Best Offer.
Ennio Morricone is a five-time Oscar nominee who has scored over 500 films, including the classic westerns including For A Few Dollars More and The Good The Bad and the Ugly as well as other iconic movies such as: The Untouchables, The Mission, Cinema Paradiso and more recently being featured in Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained and before that Kill Bill.
The most prolific composer in the history of film music will conduct repertoire from the greatest works of his career, spanning more than over 50 years, performing with a 160 member symphony orchestra and polyphonic choir. Last year Morricone won the European Film Award for Best Composer for his score of the Giuseppe Tornatore movie The Best Offer.
Euphoric Hardcore taking the UK by storm!
Due for release on January 19, The Mindsweep comes exactly three years to the day after the release of their last full-length album, A Flash Flood of Colour. Since then, the band have released three stand-alone singles, headlined the second stage at Download Festival, performed at Reading & Leeds Festivals, and hit the USA on the legendary Warped Tour as a main stage act.
British synth-pop band, achieved 24 consecutive Top 20 hits in the 1980/90s.
The long reigning international rock star who has for decades produced the definitive sound of the modern electric guitar.
A contemporary of Titian, and one of the most important painters of the Northern Italian Renaissance, Moroni is widely regarded as one of the greatest portraitists of all time. His genius lay in his ability to capture both the exact likeness, character and inner life of his sitters with a rare penetrating insight. Depicting members of the society in which he lived, his portraits convey a humanity, particularly in his portrayal of the regular people of Bergamo of his day, and are remarkable for their vitality, directness and immediacy. The exhibition will present Moroni not only as a distinctive portraitist but also in his lesser-known role as a religious painter.
The first major retrospective of work to be held in the UK by Honorary Royal Academician, Anselm Kiefer. A highly erudite artist, Kiefer's intellectual discourse with the work of past masters, and with history itself, permeates his oeuvre. This large scale retrospective will include works ranging from Kiefer's student days up to the present time, comprising artist's books, drawings, photographs, watercolours, paintings, sculptures and installations. Following in the Royal Academy's tradition of celebrating its artist members with single artist shows, this exhibition will present Anselm Kiefer as an artist who continues to seek new challenges and produce ever more ambitious work, including pieces conceived specifically for the Royal Academy's galleries.
For the first time in the UK, you will be able to see the 1/3 sale model in Augusta Westland's AW101 helicopter used whilst filming 2012's Skyfall. Bond In Motion will also feature a wide range of vehicles, miniature models, action sequence boards, vehicle concept art and props from all of the James Bond films. Iconic cars that have featured in the high octane, all action Bond vehicle chases will also be on display, including "Wet Nellie" Lotus Esprit S1, from The Spy Who Loved Me , 1977, The Rolls-Royce Phantom III from Goldfinger, 1964 and the Aston Martin DB5 from GoldenEye, 1995.
Explore the mind of one of the most famous London detectives of all time, Sherlock Holmes. See past the iconic deerstalkers, pipe and cape in search of the ?real' and complex truths behind this much-loved character. Learn about Holmes remarkable observational powers, analytic mind and discover why so many are fascinated with the fictional detective himself. The Museum of London Sherlock Holmes Exhibition will ask who is Holmes, and why does he endure?
Art in brick (Lego) form ... The Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane, E1 6QL
The Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane, E1 6QL
In 1714 George I ascended the throne as the first British monarch of the German House of Hanover. With the dawn of a new dynastic age came a silent revolution ? one of the most dramatic periods of change across all aspects of British political, intellectual and cultural life. To mark the 300th anniversary of the beginning of the Georgian era, The First Georgians: Art and Monarchy 1714-1760 explores royal patronage and taste in the reigns of George I and George II as a product of a time when Britain was the world's most liberal, commercial and modern society. It brings together over 300 works in the Royal Collection from royal residences across the UK.
The year is 2025 and T.V talent shows have over run their welcome and have hit rock bottom. What depths will the show producer Trenton Powell sink to in order to revive the show. Adapted from the recently published novel of the same name 'Factor 2025' is an image the author has of T.V talent shows and the future of them
Glamorous dancers, speciality acts, singers based on the famous Paris and Berlin cabaret shows.
This pitch perfect tribute to Fawlty Towers starts as the audience waits to be seated then hurtles along for two hours of fully immersive, highly improvised and site-specific comedy theatre. With only a third of the show scripted, everything stays fresh as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve up some madcap mayhem and a three-course meal - with the audience playing the part of their restaurant diners. Do expect 'a rip-roaringly hilarious night out' (This Is London) with all the best gags... but don't expect a herd of giant wildebeest, and certainly don't mention the war!
The Torquay Suite
This five-piece cordially invite their listeners to Grandomina, the fictional world they chronicle in their music, providing what Rock Sound describes as: ?an instant antidote to everything predictable and mundane,' in the process.
In 2006, after the release of their debut album 'Twelve Stops And Home' the band was the most played act on British radio, receiving an astonishing 97,436 spins. Since then they have gone from strength to strength with songs featuring catchy lyrics and memorable, Feel-good melodies such as 'Fill My Little World', 'Never Be Lonely' and 'Love It When You Call' and have also collected a prestigious Ivor Novello Award for Songwriters of the Year.
You are invited to a lecture. You know that the subject is probably important and it would be useful to hear what the speaker has to say but you can't keep your eyes open. You will fall asleep and you will dream. But you won't be alone in your dream; everyone else will be there with you. And you will have a chaperone who knows the landscape and will attend to you. So nothing can go wrong...unless...no...just close your eyes.
Fiction is the second performance by Glen Neath and David Rosenberg using binaural sound and absolute darkness. It is an anxious journey through the sprawling architecture of our dreams and an exercise in empathy. Or it is an opportunity to get a 60 minute nap. Fiction is not suitable for insomniacs.
Swedish folk duo First Aid Kit, aka sisters Klara and Johanna Soderberg, started songwriting as teenagers, but first came to real prominence in 2008 when their cover of Fleet Foxes' ?Tiger Mountain Pleasant Song' went viral on YouTube. First signed to The Knife's Rabid Records label, the pair have garnered attention from the likes of Jack White and Conor Oberst (of Bright Eyes), and have since collaborated with both.
Former Marillion frontman whose solo material has built on his already solid reputation as a singer and songwriter. Fish's music defies trends and fashion and it's a brave statement.
It's a little mind-blowing that the first music FKA twigs ever put out came just eighteen months ago. Called simply EP1, those four self-released tracks were so arresting that almost overnight the internet seemed consumed with trying to work out from where and whom these tracks had come. Now twigs has established herself as an artist of such uncompromising vision and startling originality that Dazed magazine pronounced her "the most exciting musician in the world right now."
One of the most successful Rock bands in history.
One of the most successful Rock bands in history.
Enjoy lunch, afternoon tea or dinner at some of these great venues.
Enjoy lunch, afternoon tea or dinner at some of these great venues.
Enjoy lunch, afternoon tea or dinner at some of these great venues.
A collection of poetry, prose and original correspondence to and from the battlefields of World War 1.
Grammy winning artist (Best Dance Recording 2014 with DJ Zedd for 'Disclosure').
Legendary falsetto Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, who have sold over 100 million records worldwide and defined the sound of an era with classic hits like: Walk Like A Man, Sherry, Can't Take My Eyes Off You, Rag Doll, Big Girls Don't Cry and many more.
Ireland's finest international folk group.
Having wowed viewers with their recent TV performance on Later... with Jools Holland, Future Islands will play their biggest London show to date at the Roundhouse. Together for nearly a decade, Future Islands are finally getting the attention they deserve with their fourth album, Singles. No strangers to life on the road (they've clocked up 1000+ shows since 2006), Samuel T. Herring, William Cashion and Gerrit Welmers round off a champagne year with a final visit to the UK to play sold out shows before heading back in March.
Celebrate England's national day with a selection of favourite English music and readings.
One of the world's most celebrated circus companies, the Gandinis have performed over 4,000 shows in 40 countries over the last decade. Combining dazzling technique with a love of performance and a sense of humour, their unique blend of manipulation, juggling and dance has been applied to all manner of subjects over the years. Whether messing with Mozart, mixing up numbers, dancing as lovers or tripping over tennis rackets, these guys are simply the best.
4 jugglers and 4 ballet dancers share a stage for the first time - 4 x 4 is a celebration of where these paths meet. Following the international success of their Pina Bausch-inspired sensation, Smashed, 4 x 4 revisits the Gandini's love affair with pure patterns and mathematics, creating delicate new architecture and taking us on fleeting journeys through time and space. A unique dialogue between jugglers and ballet dancers, 4 x 4 is directed by world renowned juggler Sean Gandini, choreographed by former Royal Ballet dancer Ludovic Ondiviela, with original composition Suspended op 69 by Vladimir Ashkenazy protege, Nimrod Borenstein, and performed live by exceptional young chamber ensemble Camerata Alma Viva. Running time: 60mins with no interval. Age guidance: 8+
Linbury Studio Theatre. Part of The London International Mime Festival (LIMF)
Geno Washington - the indisputable King of the Swingers - is the incarnation of all things sixties. The legendary singer and showman is till wowing audiences all over the world.
Consumed by a burning desire to take over the world through the medium of jazz, Theo Jackson has appeared on national television and radio, given talks at schools and universities and performed for sold-out audiences in the UK and further afield. Having recently signed to US record label Dot Time Records Theo is now writing and recording his first CD, set for release in early 2015. Gentlemen of Jazz presents his interpretation of well-loved songs from Nat King Cole, Chet Baker and Mel Torm? alongside stories about the songs and the men who made them famous.
British singer-songwriter. Debut album "Wanted on Voyage" 2013.
Be terrified by chilling tales from the other side.
A special double-bill of one of the first signings to producer Paul Epworth's Wolf Tone label. Glass Animals have been getting a lot of attention recently, whether it be from Radiohead's Colin Greenwood, who booked them to headline a show for Independent Venue Week, or St Vincent, who recently had them tour with her. Under the guidance of Paul Epworth (Adele, Florence + The Machine, Primal Scream, Crystal Castles) their pulsing indie-electronica-by-way-of-RnB has seen them talked about as one of the bands to watch for 2014 and their recent sold out date at Concrete revealed a seriously impressive live show.
In the Mood, A String of Pearls, Moonlight Serenade, Little Brown Jug and many other favourites.
Plus a special Frank Sinatra anniversary celebration of I've Got You Under My Skin, Strangers in the Night, Birth of the Blues and New York New York. The orchestra will perform the second half of the concert in the World War II uniforms of the US Army Air Force.
This concert of joyous seasonal and traditional music perfectly captures the true spirit of Christmas.
The Royal Albert Hall will host the world premiere of The Godfather Live, in which Francis Ford Coppola's timeless masterpiece The Godfather will be shown on the big screen whilst Nina Rota's immortal score is performed simultaneously by a live orchestra.
Gogol Bordello is arguably the hardest working, and hardest rocking, group of our discordant new century, maintaining an onstage energy level that would send the average combo running for the emergency room.
Jimmy Jemain and The Rapiers accurately recreate the Golden Years of the early Cliff Richard and The Shadows. A fully choreographed show which features the early hits such as Move It, Living Doll, The Young Ones plus Apache and Wonderful Land.
Legendary Rock Vocalist and Rainbow frontman offers an accomplished set including such classics as Since You Been Gone and All Night Long. Since the Ritchie Blackmore s Rainbow days when he headlined the Castle Donnington ?Monsters of Rock Festival Bonnet has also fronted The Michael Schenker Group, Impelliterri and Alcatrazz with major success in Australia and Japan. He has released several successful solo albums with the collaboration of many rock heavyweights including Deep Purple Keyboard player- Jon Lord, Status Quo s Francis Rossi, drummer Cozy Powell, Slash and Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell to name a few. Supported by a superb band - Expect a night of live full-on classic rock!
Born and raised in Bethesda, North Wales, Gruff Rhys has carved out an incredible career path as a songwriter and performer.
Handel's famous oratorio - the story of Jesus' life told in magnificent music.
Handel's famous oratorio - the story of Jesus' life told in magnificent music.
The Academy of Ancient Music give a festive performance of the enduring Christmas tradition Handel's Messiah, conducted by Richard Egarr and with a cast including countertenor Tim Mead, winner of the 2013 Critics' Circle Award for Outstanding Young Talent.
Hatched is a series of fresh, new works-in-progress by artists who have a connection to the Albany.
What happens when a Celtic dancer meets a traditional Indian musician? Why does all the magic happen late at night? Who says brushing teeth is a chore? Hatched is back for another season of artist development and fresh work-in-progress productions with Rhythm Town Extracts, a night of juggling, dance and percussion. Five characters collide on a journey to Rhythm Town - a topsy turvy trip where juggling jives with drumming, Celtic dance clashes with Kathak and professor of percussion makes electric rhythm out of everything and everybody including the audience.
Cosmic Band Still Rocking. The band was formed in 1969 as 'Hawkwind Zoo' by Dave Brock and although it has been subject to numerous line-up changes through the years it is still led by him.
Once the Queen of Punk.
Rising from the ashes of the original line-up of The Human League, Heaven 17 immediately returned with their musical manifesto - Penthouse & Pavement - mixing the art-school electronics with which they had made their name, with lush funk arrangements.
These Irish brothers have become a YouTube sensation. Drawing inspiration from their parents' record collection - Simon & Garfunkel and Crosby, Stills & Nash being particular favourites - they fuse classic and contemporary influences to create raw, folk-infused melodic pop.
One of the biggest bands to come out of the Eighties. The Human League formed in 1977 in the climate of punk, but it was in the eighties, with 'new romantics' and the addition of two unknown singers Joanne Catherall and Susanne Sulley that the band began to take over the charts. The image of two girls, two boys and Phil Oakey's lopsided hair-do caught the public's imagination.
The Hypnotic Brass Ensemble is a family band consisting of 8 blood brothers trained in musical instrumentation since the tender ages of 4 & 5 by their father, jazz trumpeter/band leader Kelan Phil Cohran (Earth, Wind, & Fire, Chaka Khan, Sun Ra). The family toured the United States as the Phil Cohran Youth Ensemble, performing the complex jazz compositions of Cohran and other greats such as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, even classical Bach & Beethoven. However, the brothers were being exposed to the music of their own generation (hip-hop, rock, reggae) which they absorbed into the cosmic jazz style of their father. By 1999, the band of brothers had stopped playing with dad in order to find their own sound as the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble.
Veteran performer Mark Turnbull returns to Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre following his acclaimed performance as Mr. Biggley in How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying with his new Solo Show featuring the Music and Lyrics of Stephen Sondheim.
Aerialist Ilona J?ntti presents a circus double-bill following a residency of research and development at Jacksons Lane. Handspun is a duet of aerial dance and live cello. Using just a rope, choreographed performance and music, a gentle, dreamlike piece is punctuated with the risk and danger of aerial circus. Inspired by Lilian Leitzel, the greatest aerialist of all time and performer Ilona J?ntti's own great grandmother, Namesake is about strength, beauty and endurance. Ilona doesn't come from a circus family, or even from a family of artists. Through this piece she honours her own family and her personal history with circus.
Improbable, led by Artistic Directors Phelim McDermott and Lee Simpson, bring The Eldership Project to Southbank Centre ? a work in progress for small, intimate groups on the stage of Queen Elizabeth Hall. Part installation and part performance, it is a quiet investigation into the theme of eldership. Improbable have set out on an enquiry that aims to re-imagine the role of eldership for a society that seems to think that elder means elderly, and elderly means that you're not much use to anyone. As theatre makers, Improbable follow their curiosity and make work using improvisation, ensemble and puppetry in exciting combinations. Their work is driven by an intention to focus on what's really happening in the moment. Like much of their work The Eldership Project is a live event encouraging conversation between Improbable and their audience. The Eldership Project is a Southbank Centre commission.
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Interpol made a splash in alt/rock circles when its debut album, 2002's Turn on the Bright Lights, was named "Album of the Year" by Pitchfork Media, then released even more popular albums like Our Love to Admire. Interpol is known for a wildly original live show that features favourites like "Slow Hands" and "Evil".
A celebration of 125 years of one of the finest and greatest songwriters ever in American popular music.
Virtuoso clarinettist Julian Marc Stringle and his Dream Band join forces with Sonia Slany's Solid Strings to perform their brilliant and original fusion of jazz-funk and classic melodies. With compositions by Gershwin, Goodman, Chopin, Mozart, Rimsky Korsakov, Villa Lobos, Sir John Dankworth and Julian himself, It's Clazzical appeals to both jazz lovers and classical audiences.
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Ivy & Gold are an electro / pop duo from Hertfordshire, consisting of Rachel Wilkinson and Jamie Davies. Bonding over a shared love of Miike Snow, Fleetwood Mac, Jeff Buckley and Tori Amos, the band set out on a journey to write their own well-crafted pop songs. After months in the studio, they achieved just that.
The Legend lives on... Fans of Michael Jackson, brace yourselves as Forever Jackson, Europe's number 1 Jackson tribute show, reignites the magic of the legendary King Of Pop
Forever Jackson pays true homage to the late great King Of Pop. Singing live, Robin Parsons voice replicates the distinctive tones of Jackson, his dancing mirrors the legend in every detail, step for step right down to the smallest of mannerisms and his look is the exact image of MJ. This show is simply electrifying!
Limehouse Lizzy vs Livewire AC/DC
James Last and his orchestra perform a wide range of popular music.
With his happy sound, James Last has enchanted millions of people around the globe. Whether pop or polka, rock and roll or waltzes, jazz or classical, this extremely versatile musician is the master of a wide variety of music. His concerts and albums are consistently successfull especially in the UK, in which he had 52 hit albums between 1967 and 1986, making him second only to Elvis Presley in charting records. Last has a large fan base in Europe and elsewhere. His trademark is big band arrangements of pop music hits; his series of party albums is equally well known. Over the course of his career, he has sold well over 100 million albums.
British singer-songwriter, sometime judge on The Voice and TV personality.
British singer-songwriter, sometime judge on The Voice and TV personality.
Personal trainer, businesswoman, author and television personality from Los Angeles, California.
Jim Boyes' original songs, accompanied by pianist Belinda O'Hooley, tell the story of a young Yorkshire soldier caught up in the Fist World War.
Purcell Room at Queen Elizabeth Hall
The dancing Jingle Belles return to join the London Concert Orchestra and fabulous West End soloists to kick start your Christmas celebrations.
Prestigious festival and theatre performances have confirmed Jo Harman's growing reputation as a powerhouse blues-fuelled, gospel, roots and soul singer of exceptional quality. With a world class band in tow (whose CV's include the likes of Jessie J, Tina Turner, Bob Dylan and more) this is a storming evening with old school entertainment values which is not to be missed.
West Indian born, Birmingham bred singer-songwriter. Effortlessly eclectic, Joan performs such classics hits as Love and Affection, Down to Zero and Drop the Pilot.
Maine-born Joan Wasser (aka Joan As Police Woman) has spent over 20 years performing and recording alongside acts such as Lou Reed, Elton John, Sparklehorse, musical director and Meltdown co-performer Hal Willner's projects, and Damon Albarn's Africa Express.
Joe Bonamassa is a blues-rock guitar virtuoso, vocalist and songwriter whose fans include Blues legend BB King. He is known for his ability to think outside the box while still staying true to the roots of traditional blues and using contemporary and rock-n-roll inflections to make his own style of blues. In 2007, Joe was named Best Blues Guitarist by Guitar Player Magazine's readership in their annual Reader's Choice Awards.
A host of favourites including 'Blue Danube Waltz', 'Radetzky March', 'Tritsch Tratsch Polka', 'Wine, Women and Song Waltz' and many more.
A host of favourites including 'Blue Danube Waltz', 'Radetzky March', 'Tritsch Tratsch Polka', 'Wine, Women and Song Waltz' and many more.
Comedy legend.
Comedy legend John Cleese returns to the stage as he presents tales from his new book, So Anyway. The star of Fawlty Towers and A Fish Called Wanda will share his thoughts on a variety of subjects, from the merits of cricket to the importance of knowing the dates of all the kings and queens of England.
A Love Supreme is regularly voted one of the best jazz records of all time. John Coltrane's masterpiece is re-envisioned in a complete live performance, co-initiated by former Straight No Chaser publisher Paul Bradshaw with assistance from PRS for Music Foundation. Arrangements by master flautist Rowland Sutherland incorporate instrumentation from different global, spiritual and cultural traditions. Jazz Warrior Orphy Robinson is the project's musical director, leading a stellar, 14-strong ensemble of UK musicians including Steve Williamson, Ade Egun Crispin Robinson, Nikki Yeoh, Ansuman Biswas and Shabaka Hutchings. A Love Supreme has been placed 47th on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 best albums. It has influenced countless musicians and artists from Frank Zappa to Jimi Hendrix and to this day, 50 years since it was recorded, is still considered essential listening, inviting the listener, in John Coltrane's words, to experience 'Elation, Elegance, Exaltation'.
Australian gonzo filmmaker and provocateur John Safran comes to Soho with two performances of Murder in Mississippi, the true story of how he met a white supremacist, befriended his black killer and wrote a book. Murder in Mississippi is a fascinating true crime story where each twist and turn reveals just how profoundly and indelibly complex the truth about someone's life, and death, can be. Live on stage, Safran will read from his book, share tales of his escapades from the Deep South and screen never before seen footage from his mission, taking you deeper into the story of his 6 month immersion.
John Safran is an award-winning documentary-maker of provocative and hilarious takes on race, the media, religion and other issues.
The Johnny Cash Roadshow celebrates the music of one of America s greatest music performers, delivering an energetic and entertaining show for all to enjoy, whether you re a Johnny Cash fan or not.
The Johnny Cash Roadshow celebrates the music of one of America s greatest music performers, delivering an energetic and entertaining show for all to enjoy, whether you re a Johnny Cash fan or not.
In 2008, award-winning opera composer Jonathan Dove went on the Cape Farewell voyage to the Arctic and witnessed first hand how climate change is affecting the environment and us. As a warming planet affects communities across the world, Dove s opera is being written for simultaneous, live performance in London, Rio de Janeiro and Cape Town - and the libretto by Alasdair Middleton will draw directly from the personal experiences of people in each place who have been forced to move from their homes as a result of climate change. The opera has been commissioned by Somerset House Trust as part of World Stages London, and is being developed by creative teams, co-producers and their communities in each city, through an extended process of collaboration, dialogue, workshops and rehearsals that build on a new approach to communication technology. During May 2012, Somerset House is commissioning visual artist Sam Collins to create an installation that invites audiences to explore the stories drawn from these communities. This will be accompanied by a series of talks, seminars and screenings as part of the World Stages London season.
Part of World Stages London Dates to be confirmed
Boogie Woogie. Jools Holland needs little introduction. In 1973 he met up with Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook and formed Squeeze and with hits like 'Cool for Cats' and 'Up the Junction' Squeeze achieved spectacular success. In 1990 Jools sowed the seeds of the Rhythm and Blues Orchestra when he began touring with Squeeze's virtuoso drummer Gilson Lavis. This has evolved into a powerful and disciplined twelve-piece band, capable of selling out hundreds of shows a year all over Britain and Europe.
Boogie Woogie. Jools Holland needs little introduction. In 1973 he met up with Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook and formed Squeeze and with hits like 'Cool for Cats' and 'Up the Junction' Squeeze achieved spectacular success. In 1990 Jools sowed the seeds of the Rhythm and Blues Orchestra when he began touring with Squeeze's virtuoso drummer Gilson Lavis. This has evolved into a powerful and disciplined twelve-piece band, capable of selling out hundreds of shows a year all over Britain and Europe.
Celebrating the launch of his latest album Vestiges & Claws, his first solo album in seven years. Conceived as the natural third part in an acoustic trilogy, Vestiges & Claws is a hushed and delicate solo set that forefronts the artist and guitarist's compellingly intimate vocal style and intricate playing technique.
It is her role as an unflinching singer-songwriter baring her soul that remains at the core of Owen's creativity. ?Ebb & Flow', she says, feels like a homecoming. "It's the sound I heard as a kid and which made me light up. I've brought it home and it feels nice to be here."
British indie rock band from Leeds. Named afetr a South African football club and formed in 1997 the Kaisers debut album, Employment, was released in 2005 enjoying international success and sales in excess of 3 million copies. Their single Ruby went to number 1.
Karnivool , renowned for their breathtaking live shows, will bring their full Australian set up for the first time to Europe for what will be a streak of more unforgettable performances.
Karnivool , renowned for their breathtaking live shows, will bring their full Australian set up for the first time to Europe for what will be a streak of more unforgettable performances.
The band has been compared with the likes of Primal Scream, with their similar electronica-indie rock fusion and Oasis, with whom they share their confidence, vision, swagger and rough vocal style. They took their name from Linda Kasabian, one of the members of the Charles Manson cult.
Tribute band for The Kinks.
This exciting new ensemble brings together folk and classical worlds with an irresistible combination of players and instruments. Channeling their diverse musical experiences into a powerful new sound The Side stay true to the spirit and essence of Kathryn's own Northumbrian folk tradition whilst unleashing the talent and creativity of each individual musician. Evocative slow airs that could break your heart move seamlessly into life-affirming jigs and reels; Amy storms into a clog dance; Kathryn's dizzying rapid-fire piping contrasts with the richness of the cello and Ruth's sparkling harp playing melds it all together - a very special evening is in store in the company of Kathryn and The Side.
Soulful songs from the Brit-nominated recording star.
A backing singer with Dusty Springfield, the first European artist to sign for Tamla Motown, hits on the 1970s. For 40 years, Kiki Dee has been one of the truly great British singers. Her long-time musical partner, virtuoso guitarist Carmelo Luggeri has performed with Andy Williams, Paul Rodgers, Kenny Jones and Ralph McTell. Together they effortlessly blend their soul, pop and rock roots into heartfelt, emotionally thrilling music.
Consistently one of the finest songwriters working in Britain today, stubbornly remaining both at once a shining light of Scotland s music scene and probably its best kept secret.
It is often said that you don't have to peer very deeply into the pedigree of rock, R&B, funk or soul to happen upon a little blues. This is obviously a view shared by King King, who have gone swash buckling through the blues family tree to produce a debut album Take my Hand which is featured on their current tour.
The world-renowned Choir of King's College, Cambridge makes a welcome return with a magnificent concert of heavenly charm.
KOOZA tells the story of The Innocent, a melancholy loner in search of his place in the world. KOOZA is a return to the origins of Cirque du Soleil: It combines two circus traditions - acrobatic performance and the art of clowning. The show highlights the physical demands of human performance in all its splendor and fragility, presented in a colorful m?lange that emphasizes bold slapstick humor. The Innocent's journey brings him into contact with a panoply of comic characters such as the King, the Trickster, the Pickpocket, and the Obnoxious Tourist and his Bad Dog. Between strength and fragility, laughter and smiles, turmoil and harmony, KOOZA explores themes of fear, identity, recognition and power. The show is set in an electrifying and exotic visual world full of surprises, thrills, chills, audacity and total involvement.
Kosheen have had three UK top 10 singles - "Hide U", "Catch" and "All in my head". They released four critically acclaimed albums "Resist", "Kokopelli", "Damage" and "Independence".
Dinner with Burlesque stage shows, followed by Vaudeville themed club night featuring DJ sets.
Lang Lang has appeared in Time Magazine's annual list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World and in 2008, over four billion people viewed Lang Lang's performance in the Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony. His influence has inspired over forty million Chinese children to learn to play classical piano - a phenomenon coined by The Today Show as "the Lang Lang effect", which is now as strong as ever.
Following the phenomenal success of his two sold-out concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in 2013, Lang Lang will return for two more in-the-round performances.
English soprano. She is a classical-popular crossover singer who performs classical and operatic music, popular songs, musical theatre and folk songs.
Singer, best known for winning the title role in the 2007 West End revival of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat through the BBC reality TV casting show Any Dream Will Do.
Less Than Jake is an American ska punk band from Gainesville, Florida. Originally formed in 1992 as a power pop trio, the band evolved into a hybrid of ska punk. Less Than Jake have also been cited as showing influences from a wide variety of genres including post-grunge, heavy metal, alternative rock, third wave ska, punk pop and punk revival.
Less Than Jake is an American ska punk band from Gainesville, Florida. Originally formed in 1992 as a power pop trio, the band evolved into a hybrid of ska punk. Less Than Jake have also been cited as showing influences from a wide variety of genres including post-grunge, heavy metal, alternative rock, third wave ska, punk pop and punk revival.
Led Zeppelin Tribute Act
As exciting as their new material is, Levellers' illustrious career speaks for itself. After almost 25 years of effortless musicality, incisive songwriting, and a passionate, dedicated approach, they have notched up 6 gold albums and 21 charting singles.
Lily Rose Beatrice Allen is a British singer-songwriter. Allen is the daughter of comedian/actor/songwriter Keith Allen and film producer Alison Owen.
Lionel's shows feature songs from one of the most loved repertoires in music spanning his entire career from the Commodores through to the present day. Lionel's performances have become renowned for being much more than just a concert - reviewers around the world have commented on the unique party atmosphere he creates as he unites the audience with songs like 'Dancing On The Ceiling', 'Say You, Say Me', 'Hello', 'Three Times A Lady', 'Easy' and 'All Night Long'. The show really does deliver on its promise of ALL THE HITS ALL NIGHT LONG.
The tour is a celebration of Lionel's incredible career. He has sold over 100 million albums worldwide whilst receiving prestigious awards along the way including GRAMMYs, American Music Awards, a Golden Globe and even an Oscar.
When does sound count as music? Can music come about by chance? And can silence be music too? A pianist and an actor guide us through these questions with a spectacular interactive show.
Suitable for ages 6+
Emmy & BAFTA award winning composer and saxophonist John Altman and BBC's The Voice finalist Toni Warne
See where the giants of the literary world ate, drank, discussed, thought and worked. The pubs and taverns that inspired some of the greatest creative minds in the world - and still do. This unique tour is artist-led and arranged by the not-for-profit charity the Maverick Theatre Company. It involves local writers and artists from London's West End and the UK TV and Film industry. We are delighted to announce that the late Charles Dickens and the late Virginia Woolf have agreed to host the tour. It takes in not only the history of literature in London but some of its contemporary places and spaces too and looks at some key elements in our writers lives. Starting in Fitzrovia, and ending in Soho, our tour also includes those pubs and bars around the British Film industry and contemporary writers. So you never know who you might bump into...!
Please meet at the Fitzroy Tavern, Charlotte Street, London W1. Advance booking essential
The London Playwriting Lab is an eight week development programme aimed at bringing new full length plays to the fringe. The results performances are script in hand semi-staged extracts developed over the proceeding workshops. The event is free and the intention is to provide The Playwriting Lab writers with industry feedback.
Acrobat Sebastian Le Guen and musician Jerome Hoffman teach you the art of falling. Find out all you need to know about balance in a physical dialogue between the cutting-edge performer and electro-acoustic artist. Circus, theatre and music meet in Fall/Fell/Fallen. Its story unfolds with painstaking equilibrium, unusual hand-made props and musical instruments, dark humour and a tense atmosphere.
Purcell Room at Queen Elizabeth Hall. Part of London International Mime Festival (LIMF)
Lucas Santtana is at the heart of Brazilian pop's new sound. The genre is currently undergoing a revolution, with the influence of Western pop and rock replaced by the pulse of Africa and rhythms snatched from Latin America's new post-dictatorial identity. Sobre Noites e Dias, released in September 2014, is Santtana's sixth album and the third to be released outside Brazil. Working with a variety of collaborators, the Bahian-born singer's latest continues where his last record, The God Who Devastates Also Cures, left off. Once again he combines the acoustic with the electronic, switching between reflection and something more visceral: the hustle of the city followed by the countryside's gentle whisper. Sobre Noites e Dias unites pop with invention: electronic but full of soul.
Purcell Room
All the single ladies, all the Single Ladies! You know when you fall Crazy In Love, but it all goes tits up and you're like Me, Myself and I, but then you Get Me Bodied, you're like he's the Best Thing I Never Had! I must have bumped my head, because Who Runs The World? Well, if like me, you're an Independent Woman still living at your mumma's house, come check up on What Would Beyonc? Do? After a sell out Edinburgh and London run, Come Say Hello and let's get this party Jumpin' Jumpin'! For ages 18+
Well-regarded as one of the finest and most prolific songwriters in Britain, Luke Haines has helmed the glam noir of the Auteurs, the extraordinary broken funk of Baader Meinhof, and the downbeat atmospherics of Black Box Recorder, in addition to releasing a number of albums under his own name. Haines also recently received a nomination for a British Independent Film Award (BIFA) for his score for the movie, Christie Malry s Own Double Entry. Whether mixed in metaphors or straight-to-the-point, Haines compositions display sly lyrical marksmanship, perfectly capable of placing a keen eye on class, politics, sex, and lifestyles of the urban and suburban. Despite the less than upbeat nature of his subject matter, he s an unapologetic pop songwriter. Tonight s solo acoustic gig is in support of ?Luke Haines Is Dead , a three CD boxed set recently released by EMI Recordings.
Scottish pop icon and TV personality.
Her first live dates in ten years. The Shout singer, whose last UK tour was in 2004, will be embarking on an 18-date stint in support of her brand new album. The as yet untitled record is set to showcase a return to her soulful roots.
Madness were one of the leading bands of the ska-revival of the late '70s and early 80s and topped the charts with hits such as Baggy Trousers, It Must Be Love, Our House and One Step Beyond.
The last couple of years have been incredible for the nutty boys. Last year saw Madness play London's iconic Alexandra Palace, said goodbye to one of London's most recognisable landmarks, BBC Television Centre, performed a series of outdoor shows and released their tenth acclaimed studio album 'Oui, Oui, Si, Si, Ja, Ja, Da, Da'. Not only that but they had to chance to produce their own ales 'Gladness' and 'Night Boat'. Since their Alexandra Palace date last September Madness have been locked up the studio making brand new music.
The smash hit show returns authentically recreating the sublime harmonies, slick moves, stylish looks and legendary musicianship that were the making of Motown.
Baby Love - 50 Years of No1 UK Hits Tour. Featuring more chart toppers than ever before, with the music of the Four Tops, Supremes, Temptations, Jackson 5, Isley Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and Lionel Richie, the show marks the official arrival of Motown style, sophistication and musical brilliance to these shores.
Uh-huh we're the Manfreds! They were at the birth of British Rhythm 'n' Blues in the smoky night-clubs of 1960's London recording such songs as Do wah Diddy Diddy, 5-4-3-2-1, Sha La La, She's Not There, House of the Rising Sun, Out of Time and many, many more.
Uh-huh we're the Manfreds! They were at the birth of British Rhythm 'n' Blues in the smoky night-clubs of 1960's London recording such songs as Do wah Diddy Diddy, 5-4-3-2-1, Sha La La, She's Not There, House of the Rising Sun, Out of Time and many, many more.
There can be no doubting the Manic Street Preachers are at the forefront of British music, with legions of fans across the globe. With albums such as "This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours", "Everything Must Go" and "The Holy Bible" to their history, anticipation for their latest album is high. Their last, unpromoted single, "The Masses Against The Classes", went straight in at No 1.
20 years after the release of the The Holy Bible, the Manic Street Preachers will play their seminal third album in its entirety for the very first time. The Holy Bible has achieved legendary status over the years due to its post-punk abrasive style and fierce, uncompromising lyrics. The band have never played the whole record and these very special shows, much rumoured and speculated about, will be must see events for fans.
Since the release of his debut album, Norwegian Marius Neset has quickly become the most talked about newcomer on the European Jazz Scene, gaining praise from Guardian Jazz authority John Fordham and captured the prestigious JazZtipendiat Prize - awarded to a musician of outstanding capabilities. Golden Xplosion, Marisu critically acclaimed album, won 5-star reviews from the Guardian, Telegraph and Irish Times in addition to rave reviews in Danish Magazine, Jazz Special and Norway's Jazznytt, praising both the virtuosity and musicianship of the compositions and performance.
Guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for the British rock band Dire Straits, which he co-founded in 1977 with his brother David and which disbanded in 1995.
Mark Knopfler will be performing shows in 2015, which will be the first opportunity for fans to hear live tracks from his upcoming album, Tracker, due to be released in January 2015.
An evening of classic Motown.
Motown legends Martha Reeves and the Vandellas perform their soul and Motown classics Dancing in the Street, Jimmy Mac, Nowhere Town and more. Plus, back by popular demand following their recent tour with Ben E. King, Jimmy James and the Vagabonds perform hits I'll Go Where the Music Takes Me, Now is the Time and other 70s soul hits. A must see show for any vintage soul and Motown fan.
Martha Wainwright is the daughter of Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle, and the sister of Rufus Wainwright. She has frequently appeared on recordings by her family members, and has released several independent EPs. Her full length self-titled debut was released in 2005. Her band also includes her cousin Lily Lanken, the daughter of her mother's sister and collaborator Anna McGarrigle.
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Successful Irish female singer. Her style is powerful rock encompassing elements of blues, jazz, country, soul and folk.
Matt Goss became a global pop sensation as lead singer with the band Bros enjoying chart success with hits like When Will I Be Famous, Drop The Boy, Cat Among the Pigeons and I Owe You Nothing.
Fans have been clamouring for the guys to take the Busted/McFly reunion to the next level and now they're going to, under the moniker McBusted, they will perform in arenas to their legions of fans across the UK who can expect a shamelessly nostalgic set full of everyone's favourite Busted and McFly hits, with a few surprise gems thrown into the mix. Together Busted and McFly have sold 15 million records worldwide and chalked up 14 number ones, 20 top 3 singles and 27 top ten singles.
The Men They Couldn't Hang are a British rock band whose mixture of folk and punk is not dissimilar to that of The Pogues.
International singing sensation Meow Meow brings her unique brand of deliciously non-traditional Christmas cheer to Southbank Centre this winter with a dazzling new Christmas show Apocalypse Meow: Crisis is Born.
Four superb soloists join the MOZART FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA and THE BACH CHOIR in full 18th Century costume to perform Handel's awe-inspiring masterpiece in an evocative candle-lit setting.
Royal Festival Hall
British electronica band formed in Totnes.
"The English Riviera", the soundtrack of the Summer, has been nominated for the Barclaycard Mercury Music Prize.
Michael Ball is a dynamic star of the West End and Broadway, multi-platinum recording artist, charismatic radio and television presenter and one of the UK's top live concert artists.
Michael Buble, the 21st century crooner, is set to take the world by storm, with his special blend of swing classics of the 30s and 40s as well as modern numbers.
Mike & The Mechanics are an English rock/pop band formed in 1984 as a side project of Mike Rutherford, a founding member of Genesis, who became a successful band in their own right.
MonologueSlam UK is the ultimate showcase for actors from all backgrounds and profiles Showcasing actors from all backgrounds and profiles. The showcase is hosted by Chizzy Akudolu, star of the BBC's Holby City.
Regarded as one of the most innovative and successful rock bands in music history, The Moody Blues are musical leaders who can claim to have a following of mass proportions worldwide, spanning the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and 1990s.
John Lodge said, 'Our Timeless Flight Tour returns to England and Wales in 2015. It is always special to me to be on stage in the UK. Every city on the tour seem to welcome the Moody Blues as their own, this is a very special feeling. To everyone who has been on this journey with us. Thank you.'
The ultimate celebration of the sweet sound of Motown, this stunning live show combines firstclass music, slick choreography and an amazing band for the ultimate Motown experience. Over 50 golden years of Motown music are remembered in this Christmas special, featuring songs from legendary artists such as The Temptations, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson Five, The Isley Brothers and many more.
Mouthy Poets are packing their suitcases full of stories and coming to a city near you. This spoken word production explores how to open a can of fish, how the night was made and how relationships, politics, gender and waddling ducks make us stronger human beings. Featuring film, music, movement and paper planes, it will change your perception of what poetry is. If there isn't vocabulary for our hardship and experience, we develop our own. Mouthy is a collective of 50 young people, supporting each other to develop and deliver their stories to you. Do you have a story? Free Mouthy workshop and Open-Mic hosted by Artistic Director Debris Stevenson before the show.
Running time: 1hr 45mins inclu. a 15min interval.
Sublime classics by one of the world's most celebrated composers.
Sublime classics by one of the world's most celebrated composers with distinguished soloist Emma Johnson performing the beautiful Clarinet Concerto.
Royal Festival Hall
His Requiem is among the best loved of all choral works, with an intriguing history to add mystery to the music. Mozart, already a sick man, had illusions that the work had been commissioned by none other than Death himself, and that he was therefore writing his own Requiem.
Muddy Waters Jr.
When a talented young singer and musician who was born and brought up in the musical capital of Liverpool leaves there to further his career in a very musical minded country like Ireland the chances of success had to be very good. In just around three years Nathan Carter has become a singing sensation in Ireland and he is drawing huge crowds and closing the doors wherever he goes in the Emerald Isle and the same is happening in Scotland.
US band The National creates songs about love and war intertwined with songs about money and office life, covering everything from country pop to indie.
Graduates from the National Centre for Circus Arts come together in this ensemble production which effortlessly blends youthful energy with truly disarming showmanship. Featuring aerialists, acrobats and jugglers; they balance, hang, sing, fly, catch, spin and throw their way through a fast-paced, feel-good and explosive new show. They blend friendship, talent and their infectious energy to create pieces of charming, funny and impressive circus. After a sell-out run at CircusFest2014, performances at the City of London Festival and the Out There Festival, they are back just in time for Christmas! A cabaret-style event with table seating, a bar open throughout and a party after the show.
This Christmas, witness the Nativity like you've never seen it before: 'The Birth of Jesus' performed by four and a half men from Suffolk. The greatest birth ever pushed is humbly staged by the most amateur actors ever to trip over the boards. The All Male Amateur Dramatic Society of Creakebottom (aka the AMADSC) catch wind of a new theatre festival coming to their technologically dated village of Creakebottom, and spy an unprecedented platform for their undiscovered genius. Fame and fortune surely lie just around the corner...
Donald Fagen and Walter Becker have created some of the most influential music of the century. Inspired, classy and distinctive music which is still in demand - witness the recent release of the first new Steely Dan album since the early eighties. Nearly Dan catch the groove of the Dan with unerring accuracy, from the early seventies vinyl masterpiece of Can't Buy a Thrill to the super cool Aja and Gaucho.
Singer songwriter, producer of such songs as "'Cracklin' Rosie," "Sweet Caroline," "Holly Holy", and "Song Sung Blue".
A Celebration of Pablo Neruda. The people's poet of love and revolution, and an iconic figure of the 20th century. Poet, Lover, Freedom Fighter, but above all The World's Greatest Poet - In Any Language - Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
A Showcase Night -premiering the work of seven exceptional playwitghts from the Americas. The Chaski's Theatre Company seeks to provide a transatlantic platform for outstanding work from the Americas that has had little to no exposure in the United Kingdom. This debut performance project is a one night showcase of extracts taken from a shortlist of plays that have never before, been seen on a London stage. Featuring among others, work by Migdalia Cruz, Octavio Solis and Tony Kushner, as well as a new translation of work by Colombian playwright Pedro Miguel Rozo, and text from a yet-unpublished, promising playwright. The event sets Chaski's well on its path to a full production in 2015 and to further enriching the UK with a constant stream of outstanding American text. Bringing into our theatres the exceptional stories and the powerful poetry of plays too often unseen; of voices largely unheard.
Since his days with The Birthday Party, through films, novels and every Bad Seeds classic, Nick Cave remains one of music's most commanding and charismatic figures.
Since his days with The Birthday Party, through films, novels and every Bad Seeds classic, Nick Cave remains one of music's most commanding and charismatic figures.
A founding member of jazz collective Portico Quartet, Nick put himself through guitar school in Cuba resulting in an exquisite technique that is a blur of picked notes and offbeat, irregular timings.
An evening of Sylvia Plath's haunting poetry and Benjamin Britten's suites for cello.
Celebrating Rock Musicals.
Have the time of your life, the smash-hit stage spectacular featuring all the hits from one of the biggest dance movies of all time - Dirty Dancing - is coming to town. "It's the sexiest song and dance sensation of 2012, presented by an all-star cast of West End performers," says show producer Michael Taylor. "Celebrated film Dirty Dancing boasted the greatest movie soundtrack of all time. All the hits are superbly performed in this fast moving, slickly choreographed theatrical treat." Song include She's Like the Wind, Big Girls Don't Cry, Hey Baby, Wipeout, Do You Love Me, Be My Baby, Hungry Eyes and, of course, the Oscar-winning (I've Had) The Time of My Life. Music fans are invited to take a trip back to the summer of '63, to relive Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey's sizzling performance in the box office hit that has become a cult classic. "The whole world loves Dirty Dancing," says Michael. "It's the ultimate coming of age romance and truly iconic entertainment." The film defines the 1980s. It was the first movie to sell 1 million videos, it produced a number one single and achieved album sales of 42 million worldwide. "Prepare for A Night of Dirty Dancing - not the West End and touring musical, but the brand-new sensational, inspirational, aspirational box office smash of the year," says Michael.
Legendary rock guitarist famous for work with Neil Young and Bruce Springsteen
Legendary rock guitarist famous for work with Neil Young and Bruce Springsteen
Chasing Yesterday marks a new chapter and sound for Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds. It's the first album to be produced as well as written by Noel and features a much broader array of instrumentation than ever before; the result is a rich, expansive and multi-layered record, drawing from a range of disparate influences - from west coast rock to classic rock'n'roll and even some space jazz (!) - whilst still being very obviously a completely cohesive body of work.
Chasing Yesterday marks a new chapter and sound for Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds. It's the first album to be produced as well as written by Noel and features a much broader array of instrumentation than ever before; the result is a rich, expansive and multi-layered record, drawing from a range of disparate influences - from west coast rock to classic rock'n'roll and even some space jazz (!) - whilst still being very obviously a completely cohesive body of work.
NoFit State Circus is a Welsh company that is now playing internationally, the company is widely recognized as the UK's contemporary circus. The cast is a mix of international performers and home grown talent. The company has its own circus training space in the centre of Cardiff and teaches circus to the local community with outreach work happening across South Wales.
Inspired by Fellini's film Ginger and Fred and our love of Wagamama, Noodles is a fresh look at how NoFit State creates work in theatre spaces, for theatre audiences. Running time: 1hr 10mins. Suitability: U
Part of the London International Mime Festival
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Royal Festival Hall
A winner at the prestigious Jeunes Talents Cirque/Circus Next awards in 2013, Oktobre features three of France's top young circus-theatre talents including YouTube sensation Yann Frisch, 'World Champion of Magic' at the recent Beijing International Magic Convention.
The maddest tea party since Alice visited Wonderland. Three bizarre and enigmatic characters - acrobat, trapezist, and neurotic magician - flirt with mystery and disaster. They appear as if from another dimension, or from a movie by David Lynch or Tim Burton, and both their humour and their magic are black. Where truth hides behind a veil of bluff and deception, who can say what's real or not? Taking place in velvety darkness shot through with brilliant red, Oktobre sets out to bewitch. Suitable for ages 8+
Purcell Room at Queen Elizabeth Hall. Part of London International Mime Festival (LIMF)
The singer, who rose to fame on X Factor 2009 and went straight to number one with his debut single 'Please Don't Let Me Go'.
Omar (MBE) is an internationally acclaimed British soul singer, songwriter and musician
Winners of the BBC Last Choir Standing 2008 programme.
Solo debut from impressionist Luke Kempner, star of YouTube hit Downstairs At Downton, as well as West End shows Les Miserables and Avenue Q. As celebrities start appearing at the Abbey, cultures clash and eras hilariously collide in this brilliant new parody. Running time approx 105min (incl Interval).
Swedish metallers
Owen Pallett performs tracks from his latest record, In Conflict. Released earlier this year, In Conflict follows 2010's Heartland and two records under the name Final Fantasy. In Conflict is full of love songs and, more specifically, songs about liminal states and loved ones locked in battle with them. In the words of Rolling Stone, it is 'a pop treasure that's also a stirring, personal work of art.' Sitting alongside an ever-growing list of collaborations (including with Arcade Fire, Grizzly Bear and Beirut), In Conflict has secured Pallett's reputation as a dazzlingly idiosyncratic and original artist in his own right.
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Paloma's new album A Perfect Contradiction has already attracted critical acclaim, with Q awarding it 4 stars. The album, which follows 2012's double platinum selling Fall To Grace, features a roster of legendary music icons, singer-songwriters and producers including Pharrell Williams (who collaborated on first single Can't Rely On You), Diane Warren, Plan B, John Legend, Stewart Matthewman and Raphael Saadiq.
In 2006 Paolo Nutini exploded onto the music scene with his unique, raw sound. His million selling debut album These Streets established the young Scotsman as a leading light among the new wave of singer-songwriters. If you've seen CSI, Grey's Anatomy or Scrubs then chances are you're already familiar with his music and hits such as Last Request, Jenny Don't be Hasty and Rewind have secured legions of adoring fans on both sides of the Atlantic.
Produced by Paolo Nutini and Dani Castelar, ?Caustic Love' has been universally hailed by fans and critics alike. Paolo and his wonderful ten piece band have spent much of the year touring the UK and Europe with not to-be-missed live shows.
"Metalcore" band from Byron Bay, Australia formed in 2002 whose albums include "Killing with a Smile", "Horizons", and "Deep Blue".
Australian hardcore band, Parkway Drive return to the Roundhouse with their latest release Atlas.
Legendary Sheffield-born singer, songwriter and former frontman of Ace, Squeeze and Mike & The Mechanics.
Legendary Sheffield-born singer, songwriter and former frontman of Ace, Squeeze and Mike & The Mechanics.
Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott will come together on record for the first time since the multi-million selling days of The Beautiful South, who in the 1990s and early 2000s released a string of critically-acclaimed records, when they release their new album What Have We Become on 12th May 2014.
Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott will come together on record for the first time since the multi-million selling days of The Beautiful South, who in the 1990s and early 2000s released a string of critically-acclaimed records, when they release their new album What Have We Become on 12th May 2014.
Veteran of a forty five year career, author of innumerable classic songs (including Gonna Be an Engineer and Ballad of Springhill), campaigner for women's rights, sister of Pete Seeger, partner of Ewan MacColl... Peggy Seeger is a musical legend.
Accompanied by sons Calum and Neill MacColl, Peggy performs songs from her new album Everything Changes. Mixing both traditional and contemporary sounds, it's one of her finest records to date.
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Radiohead drummer and acclaimed solo artist.
Four years after Philip Selway's debut album Familial, the man formerly known only as the drummer of Radiohead returns with his sophomore record, Weatherhouse. At ten tracks and 38 minutes, the album is as concise in shape as it is expansive in mood and assured in execution, mining a generally darker, fuller sound than its gentler, folkier predecessor. This shift reflects the band-centred nature of its construction and both its creator's growth in confidence and the need to evolve and break new ground.
Queen Elizabeth Hall
The Piano Guys began as an internet phenomenon; four Utah dads who created a series of strikingly original self-made music videos with a quirky-yet-virtuoso take on making classical music hip with a rock 'n' roll style. With over 300 million views of their YouTube videos and three chart topping albums, their staggering online popularity has resulted in sold out concerts around the world.
The Piano Guys are delighted to return to the UK after sell out debut performances in April 2014! The Piano Guys began as an internet phenomenon; four Utah dads who created a series of strikingly original self-made music videos with a quirky-yet-virtuoso take on making classical music hip with a rock 'n' roll style. With over 500 million views and 3.2millon subscribers of their YouTube videos and three chart topping albums, their staggering online popularity has resulted in sold out concerts around the world.
Lyrical singer-songshapers Stephen Black and Johnny Lynch (Sweet Baboo and Pictish Trail, respectively), both know the power of collaboration. Something of a fixture within the burgeoning Welsh psyche-pop scene, Black's prolific solo output sits alongside his activity as a frequent musical cohort to Euros Childs, Cate Le Bon and Gruff Rhys, among others. Across four albums and even more EPs, Sweet Baboo's dry wit and melodic flair have seen him become a firm favourite with the BBC's Marc Riley (who has had him in session more than any other artist). Meanwhile, from a static caravan up on the remote isle of Eigg, tucked away within the inner Hebrides of Scotland, Lynch runs DIY label and collective Lost Map (formerly Fence Records).
Purcell Room
Welcome to Dorian Gray's Gothic Christmas. Mr. Gray is opening his beautiful home for the good people of London to enjoy a traditional Victorian Christmas. With gifts under the tree, candle-lit carols over homemade mulled wine and of course, what completes every household at this time of year: terror, intrigue and hedonistic decadence. The Alchemic Order present a fascinating new adaptation of Oscar Wilde's classic gothic fable and invite you to join the inner circle of Wilde's most infamous characters. The piece takes place in Mr. Gray's private townhouse, decked in glorious Christmas Victoriana in The Royal Borough of Greenwich. Guests will be immersed in a theatrical evening of art, intrigue and festive pleasures. The Alchemic Order request the pleasure of your company at Mr. Gray's London Townhouse from 1st December to 20th December for an intimate and unforgettable evening of seasonal delights, with all the trimmings.
This event takes place at Dorian Gray's Townhouse (Address revealed upon booking) Greenwich SE10
With a string of hits, that include 'Without You I'm Nothing' and 'Twentieth Century Boy', Placebo's meteoric rise to fame has taken only a short time. They create a sound that is nakedly confessional and spiked with a powerful emotional edge.
The final of Placido Domingo's international singing competition comes to the Royal Opera House for the first time, in an extravaganza of operatic song.
Continuing the Poetry @ the Print Room series of intimate evenings in the company of contemporary poets, David Harsent will read from his new collection, Fire Songs, published in August by Faber and Faber. David Harsent has published eight collections of poetry. His most recent, Legion, won the Forward Prize for Best Collection in 2005 and was shortlisted for both the Whitbread Award and the T. S. Eliot Prize. His Selected Poems were published in June 2007 and were shortlisted for the Griffin International Poetry Prize.
Bronx-born Popa is one of the rising blues stars of the new millennium. Originally part of the New York Punk Scene, Popa has always loved the blues and his raw, urban New York version features awe-inspiring guitar work, self-penned lyrics and influences including everything from Willie Dixon and Robert Johnson to rock and funk.
There are those that rap, and those that rap well; then there are those that transcend the confines of hip hop culture to become credible, commercial, mainstream pop acts - Kanye, Jay-Z, Eminem, for instance. But it's unfair to compare Professor Green to any of the aforementioned; utterly British, uniquely inimitable, if anything; his closest equivalent is Lily Allen.
Punch Brothers are a New York City-based quintet serving up bluegrass with a twist.
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Queen Elizabeth Hall
A sassy, tongue-in-cheek take on the female vocal groups of the 1930s and 1940s.
The two greatest Rock Bands of all time Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin together on the same bill for the very first time! In a "full on" two and a half hour show complete with costume changes for each band, you'll hear more than 30 classic songs.
Tribute to the iconic film by The Who.
Ralph McTell has a reputation for spellbinding live performances. His one-man guitar shows feature songs and instrumental numbers from his long career, and his storytelling abilities punctuate sensitive and thought provoking songs with light-hearted and self-deprecating humour.
Since 1976 they have stormed the charts with songs such as Can You Feel the Force, Can't Get By Without You, Whenever You Want My Love and of course - You To Me Are Everything among their fifteen Top 50 Chart entries.
Return of the King is a show stopping extravaganza that covers a string of hits throughout Jackson's legendary career as well as featuring songs from Michael's new album Xscape.
A celebration of the work of the great musicals writer Lionel Bart whose works include "Blitz", "Things Ain't What They Used To Be" and, of course, "Oliver!".
RIDE are the band who slammed the door firmly shut on the (by then) flailing 80s pop movement and paved the way for bands like Primal Scream and Oasis to shine in the Britpop era. They helped Alan McGee's label achieve its first UK chart breakthrough as well as enjoying a successful career in the US, Europe and Japan while many of their peers struggled to break out of the UK scene.
Field Day is thrilled to present RIDE live at the Roundhouse. One of Creation Records' first global success stories, RIDE are getting back together for their first live dates in 20 year
Imagine gliding past London's most iconic sites and landmarks whilst enjoying great cuisine.
See London from a different perspective and enjoy a unique 40 minute circular sightseeing cruise
See and experience the sights and splendour of this great city from the relaxed comfort of a modern vessel
Lunch, tea, dinner, champagne luxury dinners, so many to chose from!
From his early days in The Paramount's and Procol Harem, Robin Trower went on to develop a major career in the USA, touring stadiums and festivals for many years.
Climb aboard an auditorium sized time machine and prepare to be transported... Rocking Back To The 80's is a live theatre spectacular that brings the nostalgia of stadium rock back in style. Whether you missed it the first time around or simply long for its return. This is an opportunity to dress up, dance, and enjoy classics from the likes of Bon Jovi, Poison, White Snake, Aerosmith, Motley Crue... the list goes on. Featuring vintage audio, and classic 80's moments, the show takes you on a whistle stop tour of the era that taste forgot with all its excesses, deprivations, politics, and backcombing! Including 80's Rock anthems such as Livin On A Prayer, The Final Countdown, Jump and Nothin' But A Good Time. With some of the best professional musicians on the circuit; killer vocals, lasers, smoke and jeans so tight the cast need shoehorns and talc to get them on, this is a night not to be missed. The show is fully interactive on social media, so let the band know you're coming to see the show and they'll give you a shout out!
In the 80's Roddy Frame achieved international success with Aztec Camera. Songs such as Oblivious and Somewhere in my Heart have subsequently become all-time pop classics. He has new returned to the live scene in a solo incarnation and will be featuring acoustic version of Aztec Camera songs and new material.
Barbican Hall
Mexican acoustic guitar virtuosos.
Known for his classic songs Sugar Man and I Wonder, Rodriguez spent years in the wilderness before the enthusiasms of people like David Holmes brought a whole new audience to his music.
Rodriguez, the cult singer-songwriter whose fascinating story was the inspiration for the Academy Award-winning documentary film Searching for Sugar Man, will make his Royal Albert Hall debut at this special 2015 show.
Tribute band bringing the best Fleetwood Mac classics.
Tribute band bringing the best Fleetwood Mac classics.
Tribute band bringing the best Fleetwood Mac classics.
"The Voice".
Bradley McIntosh, Hannah Spearritt, Jo O'Meara, Jon Lee, Paul Cattermole, Rachel Stevens and Tina Barrett exploded on to the pop scene in 1999 with ?Bring It All Back' ? their instantly infectious debut single which topped charts around the world. They followed up with hit after hit of essential, ubiquitous chart pop ? ?Reach', ?Don't Stop Movin', ?Never Had A Dream Come True' and of course ?S Club Party' ? storming charts and leading to global sales of over 10 million records. The band's celebrity status was also cemented with their own TV shows. Miami 7 and LA7 became record-breaking favourites on children's TV and were watched by more than 90 million people in over 100 countries ? LA7 remains the highest rating programme of all time on CBBC, while in America the S Club 7 TV shows went on to inspire a generation of TV hits such as High School Musical and Glee. With four multi-platinum selling albums, two Brit Awards, and nine number one international hit singles to their name, S Club 7 are household names that are once again ready to rise.
Ex-Groove Armada singer Saint Saviour is joined in The Lantern by ex-Coral (and current Arctic Monkeys) guitarist, Bill Ryder Jones. They will be performing songs from her new album, In The Seams
This is a standing show. U16's to be accompanied
Sam Bailey stole the hearts of a nation on X Factor and since winning her feet have barely touched the ground.
Sam's album THE POWER OF LOVE, due for release on the 24th March, is the triumphant soundtrack of a woman who dares to keep on dreaming.
Sam doesn't do things by halves - enter his world and you're in for quite an experience. Pitched somewhere in the no-man's land between psychotic breakdown, ground-breaking genius and outer space, a comedic trip with Sam will explore the furthest reaches of humanity - his and yours
Sam Simmons, a total windsurfing legend* is blown out to sea to suffer an existentialist mid-life crisis on the ocean. No epiphanies, no lessons learnt, just a dickhead and his wind sail. Prepare yourself as the master of suburban, absurdist comedy returns to Soho with his brand new show.
Disclosure singer and rising solo star Sam Smith is singing for his supper performing tracks from his upcoming debut album In The Lonely Hour, including his smash hit Money On My Mind and new single Stay With Me.
Formed in 1976 this British heavy metal band was in the forefront of the 1980's rock scene with singles such as "The Band Played On" and "747 (Strangers in the night)".
The Massed Bands of Her Majesty's Household Division perform a Military Music Spectacular.
Following an enthusiastically received launch in 2013 The Scratch Youth Messiah returns to the Royal Albert Hall, featuring over 1,000 young voices from The Really Big Youth Chorus in a performance of Messiah. This is a performance not to be missed, as young singers respond to the timeless appeal of Handel's masterpiece.
The tour follows the release of The Script's highly successful fourth album, No Sound Without Silence which immediately shot to #1 on the UK iTunes chart. Their album is not only Top 10 in a further 42 countries, but their very catchy Top 3 hit Superheroes is currently the most played track on UK radio.
The Searchers is one of the few British pop groups which has maintained a position at the top for over 45 years and are second only to The Beatles as Liverpool's finest 60s group. In 1963, after capitalising on the popularity of the Merseybeat Phenomenon, The Searchers quickly established their own distinctive sound and a loyal following with a 12 string lead guitar and harmonies which anticipated the sound of The Byrds. 'Sweets For My Sweet', 'Sugar and Spice' and 'Needles and Pins' are the group's three number one hits. With total world sales exceeding over 30 million, The Searchers have continued to play music throughout the world, collecting awards and recruiting new fans of all ages.