Q Awards 2010 With Russian Standard Vodka

by Gig Junkie 28. July 2010 10:42

On Monday 25th October Q Magazine will once again honour the best music of the past year at the annual Q Awards, which will once again be sponsored by Russian Standard Vodka. For the second year running, the inimitable Al Murray - The Pub Landlord will take on hosting duties of what has beco... [More]

Tags: oasis, u2, coldplay, the rolling stones, sir paul mccartney, kylie, david bowie, rod stewart, the who, led zeppelin, damon albarn, lily allen, kate bush, elton john, arctic monkeys, kasabian, take that, muse

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U2 Forced To Reschedule Tour Dates

by Gig Junkie 14. July 2010 10:21

U2 have rescheduled tour dates in the US and Canada postponed because singer Bono needed emergency surgery on his back.New dates begin in May 2011 in Denver and end on 23 July in Minneapolis.In a video message on U2's website, Bono apologised and said: "Thank you for standing by us."Their 2010 Eur... [More]

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Bono Could Cost U2 £100 Million

by Gig Junkie 17. June 2010 10:49

The lead singer of U2 has been told by doctors to rest for two months following emergency back surgery and will now miss out on the start of the group's US leg of their 360 Degree tour.Bono was said to be "heartbroken" after pulling out of 17 US dates and Glastonbury festival in the UK, and ... [More]

Tags: u2, glastonbury

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Special Appearances for Gorillaz set at Glastonbury?

by Gig Junkie 15. June 2010 17:12

Damon Albarn hopes his Glastonbury set with Gorillaz will draw in some famous faces.The 42-year-old frontman admits he is concerned that many of the guest artists who appear on the group's current LP plastic beach will be unable to join them on stage at the world-famous music event in Somerset, So... [More]

Tags: glastonbury festival, gorillaz, blur, u2, snoop dogg, plastic beach, damon albarn

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Bono Worried U2's 360 Degrees World Tour Would Flop

by Gig Junkie 4. June 2010 10:59

The 'With or Without You' hitmakers - who performed on a futuristic spider-like stage to allow fans 360 degrees of viewing opportunities - revealed the logistics of the show were similar to that of a ''gigantic action film".Bono said: "Had it flopped on the first night, we would have been in s... [More]

Tags: bono, u2, 360 degrees world tour

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Imelda May Set to Release New Single 'Psycho'

by Gig Junkie 20. May 2010 14:53

Imelda May releases her forthcoming single 'Psycho' on the 28th June.In her home country, Ireland, her debut album ‘Love Tattoo’ (which she recorded and released on her own label) has gone Triple Platinum. She has shared a stage with U2, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Van Morrison, S... [More]

Tags: imelda may, u2, wanda jackson, scissor sisters, eric clapton, jeff beck

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Glastonbury 2010 line-up highlights leaked

by Gig Junkie 14. April 2010 14:55

A little birdy (a.k.a. Glastowatch) has told us that Glastonbury Festival patrons can expect to see the following artists at this years festival. . . FRIDAY: U2 Dizzee Rascal Vampire Weekend Snoop Dogg Flaming Lips Hot Chip Florence + The Machine La Roux John Peel Groove Armada B... [More]

Tags: glastonbury festival lineup, snoop dogg, faithless, the xx, mgmt, muse, editors, u2, dizzee rascal, la roux, vampire weekend, stevie wonder

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Goldhawks Barfly Camden Review

by Eddie Sharkey 3. December 2009 10:00

This band have just returned from a brace of shows in New York and had a sold out residency at London's Ginglik. Not bad for a band who are just about to release their debut single "Running Away"!So we get to the BarFly in Camden. A Venue which I had never been to before. We walk in and immeditely... [More]

Tags: goldhawks, barfly, camden, u2, echo and the bunnymen, beer, live, barmaid

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U2 Headline 40th anniversary Glastonbury

by Leeroy 23. November 2009 11:18

So the first headliner has been announced as U2. The band will be flying back to the UK in the middle of the American tour to headline the Friday night of Glastonbury at their first ever appearance at the Somerset festival. The only member to have previously played there is Adam Clayton who join th... [More]

Tags: u2, glasto, glastonbury, daft punk

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Coldplay, Jay Z, Girls Aloud & White Lies at Wembley

by Gig Nutter 16. September 2009 17:29

Last time I was at Wembley was for a truly amazing performance by U2, which was quite literally mind blowing, they really created what can only be described as a mega stadium gig. Somehing that has probably never been created and displayed before. So what can we expect to see from what is being d... [More]

Tags: coldplay, jay z, girls aloud, white lies, u2, wembley satdium, glastonbury 2008, guiness world records, best value gig ever

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