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BST Hyde Park.Announced today (November 10), the renowned classical singer is set to headline the London festival on Friday, July 5, and is the only artist yet to be announced for next year’s instalment.Not only does the upcoming performance mark the only show in the UK that Bocelli is set to play throughout 2024, but it also marks a milestone for the live music series itself, as the booking marks the first time that BST Hyde Park has ever been headlined by a classical musician.2024 will also see the artist – who has previously sold 90million records and performed for Popes, Presidents and royalty – celebrate the 30th anniversary of his career.“I am delighted to see how today this anniversary has become a celebration for many: a collective way to celebrate three decades of music and excitement, of memories and feelings, that can bloom to life to the notes of a score each time,” Bocelli said of the upcoming celebration.“Hyde Park is the perfect place for coming together to celebrate my 30th anniversary and reimagine it as a springboard propelling us into the future, imbued with positivity and the power of good.“Celebrating it here is sure to be unforgettable, in the vast green lung from which London has been drawing breath for hundreds of years, in this park that is the embodiment of a glorious chapter in the history of a nation, of a continent, of a civilisation… and also of so much wonderful music that has rung out here, nourishing it in its wake.”Jim King, CEO of European Festivals at AEG Presents, added: “We have wanted to host Andrea Bocelli in Hyde Park for many years and so it’s a great honour for us that we are able to share this special moment with him and his loyal fans.
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LCD Soundsystem, Massive Attack and Måneskin among those billed.Next year’s instalment of the iconic Parisian music festival will be returning between August 22 – 25 at Domaine National de Saint-Cloud, and feature more huge names from across the rock, pop and electronic scenes.Running across four days in the summer, the first night will be headlined by Eurovision winners and modern-rock icons Måneskin, who will be supported by The Hives. Night two will see electronic music heavyweight Fred Again..
The Rifles have announced their first album in seven years, ‘Love Your Neighbour’, and shared news of a 2024 UK tour.The East London indie rock group are due to release their new LP on April 26, 2024 – which you can pre-order/pre-save here – and have shared the first preview in the shape of new single ‘The Kids Won’t Stop’.The band’s last album was 2016’s ‘Big Life‘. They have also released special records in the interim, including their ‘Unplugged’ album recorded at Abbey Road Studios (2017) and ‘Live At The Roundhouse’ (2020).
Scots singer Gerry Cinnamon will join Liam Gallagher, Fred Again and Lana Del Rey among the artists set to headline Reading and Leeds Festivals 2024, it has been announced.
The battle for the Glitterball trophy may still be ongoing on Strictly Come Dancing but we're already thinking ahead to the next special which will air over Christmas. Once the main series finishes in mid-December, fans won't have to wait long for their next fix of the BBC One dance contest.
Andrea Bocelli.The powerful tenor has taken his world-famous pipes on the road every December since 2009 and this year will be no different.From Nov. 29 through Dec.
EXCLUSIVE: The creator and stars from the hottest show of summer 2023 are coming to the 2024 ATX TV Festival. Season 13 of the festival, which runs from May 30-June 2, 2024 in Austin, TX, has announced its first confirmed panels, and they include a Suits retrospective.
Loyle Carner has been confirmed as the first headliner for London’s All Points East 2024.The festival organisers took to social media to announce the first act for next year’s edition of the annual London festival which will take place in its usual home of Victoria Park.To announce the South London artist and rapper as a headliner, All Points East shared a clip of two men playing chess on top of a car that was parked in the middle of Victoria Park in front of the main stage.“Your first 2024 APE headliner…@LoyleCarner is back in his hometown for his biggest show ever at Uber One presents All Points East on Saturday, August 17,” read the caption attached to the video announcement.Your first 2024 APE headliner…
Meshuggah have been announced as the first headliner for ArcTanGent 2024 – see the line-up so far below.The independent festival is due to host its 10th anniversary edition at Fernhill Farm in Somerset between August 14-17.
The Human League have announced the support acts for their 2024 UK headline tour – find all the details below.The synth-pop group are due to hit the road for a run of arena shows next December, with dates scheduled in Cardiff, Manchester, Birmingham, Brighton, Bournemouth, Glasgow, Leeds and London.You can find any remaining tickets for the forthcoming concerts here.In a recent post on social media, The Humann League said they were “very pleased” to confirm “two wonderful artists” who will be opening for them on the tour.Sophie Ellis-Bextor and T’Pau are both set to appear at the gigs as “very special guests”. Check out the announcement post below.pic.twitter.com/QVlS2boxkG— The Human League (@humanleagueHQ) November 10, 2023The Human League’s 2024 UK tour dates are as follows: DECEMBER 05 – Utilita Arena, Cardiff 06 – AO Arena, Manchester 07 – Utilita Arena, Birmingham 09 – Brighton Centre, Brighton 10 – Windsor Hall (BIC), Bournemouth 12 – Ovo Hydro, Glasgow 13 – First Direct Arena, Leeds 14 – OVO Arena Wembley, LondonThe band formed in Sheffield in 1977 and achieved huge success in the ’80s with hits including ‘Don’t You Want Me’, ‘Mirror Man’ and ‘Tell Me When.’ They won a BRIT Award for Breakthrough Artist in 1982.Lead singer Philip Oakey has been the group’s consistent member since 1977 while keyboard players Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh both left the band to form Heaven 17.
The Zutons are back with their first album in 16 years, as well as an upcoming run of UK tour dates.Titled ‘The Big Decider’, the new album was recorded at Abbey Road Studios with songwriter and producer Nile Rodgers, alongside the band’s original producer Ian Broudie. It is set for release on April 26.Completed by Dave McCabe (guitar, lead vocals), Abi Harding (saxophone, vocals) and Sean Payne (drums, vocals), the forthcoming album follows on from the three LPs the multi-platinum selling band released between 2004 and 2008, and is one “born under the weight of family tragedies”.According to a press release, the album was “wrestled into shape under the kind of steam that only decades-long friendships – with all their messy fall-outs, make-ups, breakdowns and ultimately love – can muster”, and became symbolic of the love of creating music rising above all else.The members were also brought together after McCabe’s stay in rehab, which sparked a turning point for the artist and a closer bond being formed between the members.“Dave has been through an awful lot in the last few years, and these things have obviously really impacted him.
André 3000 has shared details about his first solo album in 17 years, an 87-minute long album of experimental flute music.Announced today (November 14), the OutKast rapper revealed to fans that the album is not a rap record and even includes a label on the cover warning that the LP contains “no bars”.Titled ‘New Blue Sun’, the album is instead an 87-minute long record of both minimalist and experimental music, which hears André take on a variety of woodwind instruments including contrabass flute, Mayan flutes, bamboo flutes as well as other digital wind instruments. No bars, beats or vocals are included.“I’ve always kind of been analysing it or figuring out how I wanted to approach it… I have to feel happy about sharing it,” André 3000 told NPR about his approach to a new solo album.“That’s why ‘New Blue Sun’ was something that I realised, whoa, I really want people to hear it. I really want to share it.
The Fall Guy, the Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt-led reimagining of the classic 1980s TV series. David Leitch directs the film, which is written by Drew Pearce.Ryan Gosling (Barbie, La La Land, Drive) stars as Colt Seavers, a battle-scarred stuntman who, having left the business a year earlier to focus on both his physical and mental health, is drafted back into service when the star of a mega-budget studio movie—being directed by his ex, Jody Moreno, played by Golden Globe winner Emily Blunt (Oppenheimer, A Quiet Place films, Sicario)—goes missing.While the film’s ruthless producer (Emmy winner Hannah Waddingham; Ted Lasso), maneuvers to keep the disappearance of star Tom Ryder (Golden Globe winner Aaron Taylor-Johnson; Bullet Train) a secret from the studio and the media, Colt performs the film’s most outrageous stunts while trying (with limited success) to charm his way back into Jody’s good graces.
President Joe Biden weighed in on the tentative agreement to resolve the SAG-AFTRA strike, pointing to it as an example of how “collective bargaining works.”
John Lewis' Christmas advert this year is not just a visual treat, but also an auditory delight, thanks to the music provided by world-renowned opera artist Andrea Bocelli.The 65 year old tenor performs a song called Festa, which means celebration, written and produced specifically for the advert. Andrea, who hails from Pisa, Italy, expressed his joy at being part of the John Lewis advert, saying he was "delighted to take part in this wonderful and unique tradition of Christmas storytelling." But there's more to Andrea than his phenomenal career; despite being visually impaired since birth and becoming completely blind after a brain haemorrhage. The vocal star managed to complete a law degree at the University of Pisa while performing music gigs on the side.
Available today (November 9) via Decca, the new track ‘Festa’ is the latest to be featured in the annual advert by John Lewis – which has become a staple of the festive period in recent years.“I am delighted to take part in this wonderful and unique tradition of Christmas storytelling,” said Bocelli of his contribution. “It is very special for me given the great support this will bring to both the John Lewis and Andrea Bocelli foundations.
The voice behind this year's heartwarming John Lewis Christmas advert is none other than world-famous opera singer Andrea Bocelli.The 65 year old legend lends his vocals to the charming tale of Snappy the Venus flytrap, singing a joyful tune called Festa, which means celebration.This beautiful song, penned and produced by Le Feste Antonacci, will also be released as a charity single. Andrea shared his excitement about being part of this festive tradition and said: "I am delighted to take part in this wonderful and unique tradition of Christmas storytelling. It is very special for me given the great support this will bring to both the John Lewis and Andrea Bocelli foundations.
It's the most wonderful time of the year - and what better way to celebrate it than with the release of the annual Christmas adverts?
The new John Lewis Christmas advert for 2023 has finally arrived. And there's often one detail most TV viewers are keen to find out - what is the song choice this year?
And Just Like That, the Sex and the City reboot, was recently renewed for a third season at HBO/Max, but we’re taking a look at how much the three leading ladies were paid.