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Martin Duffy, long-time keyboardist with Primal Scream, has died at the age of 55. The cause of death was a brain injury due to a fall at his home in…
Terry Hall of The Specials dies aged 63
Tributes have been paid to The Specials and former Fun Boy Three frontman, Terry Hall, who has died aged 63. The news was confirmed shortly before 11pm on 19 December.…
Siouxsie Sioux announces 2023 Latitude Festival appearance
Marking 10 years since her last performance, Siouxsie Sioux has today been announced as a headliner for next year’s Latitude Festival. The music and arts festival returns to the grounds…
Legendary Birmingham nightclub The Rum Runner gets Blue Plaque
On 16 December the Birmingham Civic Society will be unveiling a Blue Plaque on the site of the legendary Rum Runner Club in Birmingham. The former Broad Street nightclub was…
A Flock Of Seagulls to release 40th anniversary version of debut album
A Flock Of Seagulls are to release a 40th anniversary 3CD and limited edition transparent orange vinyl LP of their self-titled debut album. It’s out 17 February 2023 and is…
Echo & The Bunnymen set for 2023 Ocean Rain shows
In September 2023, Echo & The Bunnymen will perform a series of orchestral concerts celebrating their seminal album Ocean Rain. Performing Ocean Rain in its entirety, they will be joined…
Duran Duran announce second headline show for May 2023
Duran Duran have announced a second headline performance at London’s The O2, set to take place on 2nd May 2023 following their opening night at the iconic London venue on…
Haircut One Hundred announce 40th anniversary edition of Pelican West and live show
Haircut One Hundred are to release a new 40th anniversary edition of their debut album, Pelican West, featuring 24 unreleased tracks. Released in February 1982, the record made the band…
Sparks share 2023 live Royal Albert Hall dates
Sparks have announced two live shows at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Monday 29 and Tuesday 30 May 2023. Having recently teased both a new album and tour for 2023,…
UB40 add Freddie McGregor to 45th anniversary shows
UB40 have announced that pioneering reggae musician Freddie McGregor has been added as a special guest to the band’s forthcoming arena shows this December. The UB45 tour celebrates the band’s 45th…