The latest news for the UK/ Ireland music, tour dates, album releases, theatre, dance, clubbing and entertainment scene 15 en-gb Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:49:30 +0000 Copyright: (C) AllGigs Limited http://www.allgigs.co.uk/News.php http://www.allgigs.co.uk/images/allgigslogo.gif http://www.allgigs.co.uk/News.php American singer, actress and cabaret star Eartha Kitt died two days ago, on Christmas morning after a long battle with colon cancer. She is perhaps b... http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/article/1004/Eartha_Kitt_Dies_Aged_81.html http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/article/1004/Eartha_Kitt_Dies_Aged_81.html Sat, 27 Dec 2008 16:51:16 +0000 NEWS Welsh Mezzo-soprano beauty Katherine Jenkins has just added two new June dates to her 2009 itinerary. The first is a special "Audience with Katherine... http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/article/1003/An_Audience_With_Katherine_Jenkins_At_RHS_Garden_In_Wisley_For_June_2009.html http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/article/1003/An_Audience_With_Katherine_Jenkins_At_RHS_Garden_In_Wisley_For_June_2009.html Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:54:22 +0000 NEWS A new date has been added to the Shockwaves NME Awards Tour for February 2009, meaning that Glasvegas, Friendly Fires, White Lies and Florence and t... http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/article/1002/Extra_Manchester_Date_For_Shockwaves_NME_Awards_Tour_2009.html http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/article/1002/Extra_Manchester_Date_For_Shockwaves_NME_Awards_Tour_2009.html Mon, 22 Dec 2008 23:08:23 +0000 NEWS The timeless musical, 'The King and I', returns to London next spring. Written by the American songwriting duo, Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein... http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/article/1001/The_King_And_I_Featuring_Maria_Friedman_Set_For_Royal_Albert_Hall_In_June_2009.html http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/article/1001/The_King_And_I_Featuring_Maria_Friedman_Set_For_Royal_Albert_Hall_In_June_2009.html Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:43:59 +0000 NEWS There are absolutely hundreds of events the length and breadth of the UK this New Year's Eve, so we have space to mention but a few... Themed Club Ni... http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/article/1000/NYE_Clubbing_Whats_In_The_Clubs_On_New_Years_Eve_2008.html http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/article/1000/NYE_Clubbing_Whats_In_The_Clubs_On_New_Years_Eve_2008.html Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:30:47 +0000 NEWS Following the release of their fifth studio album, 'Welcome To Mali', last month, and a couple of live appearances (notably as part of the BBC Proms a... http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/article/999/Amadou_amp_Mariam_Welcome_To_Mali_Tour_For_February_March_2009.html http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/article/999/Amadou_amp_Mariam_Welcome_To_Mali_Tour_For_February_March_2009.html Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:40:55 +0000 NEWS For 2008, there is an unprecedented selection of gigs for you to attend on New Year's Eve - the majority of which are New Year's Specials, taking you ... http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/article/998/NYE_Gigs_For_2008_Where_To_Go_And_What_To_Do_On_New_Years_Eve_2008.html http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/article/998/NYE_Gigs_For_2008_Where_To_Go_And_What_To_Do_On_New_Years_Eve_2008.html Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:43:41 +0000 NEWS Girls Aloud have just added three extra dates to their 2009 'Out of Control' tour, making two Manchester Evening News Arena dates, two Sheffield Arena... http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/article/997/Girls_Aloud_Add_Extra_Manchester_Sheffield_And_London_Dates_To_2009_Tour.html http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/article/997/Girls_Aloud_Add_Extra_Manchester_Sheffield_And_London_Dates_To_2009_Tour.html Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:50:51 +0000 NEWS Credit crunch or no credit crunch, 2008 seems to be an exceptional year for New Year's Eve parties, with punters able to choose between: pubs/ bars (o... http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/article/996/Shows_And_Theatre_For_New_Years_Eve_2008.html http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/article/996/Shows_And_Theatre_For_New_Years_Eve_2008.html Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:25:00 +0000 NEWS Just as the R'n'B and Soul record label Motown will celebrate its 50th anniversary in January, so will the legendary London jazz venue, Ronnie Scott's... http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/article/995/Happy_Birthday_Ronnie_Scotts.html http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/article/995/Happy_Birthday_Ronnie_Scotts.html Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:36:39 +0000 NEWS As if to answer our earlier article mutterings (two weeks back) of: "why aren't the Specials playing a date in their hometown?", the guys have just an... http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/article/994/The_Specials_Announce_Hometown_Show_At_Coventrys_Ricoh_Arena_For_May_2009.html http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/article/994/The_Specials_Announce_Hometown_Show_At_Coventrys_Ricoh_Arena_For_May_2009.html Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:38:24 +0000 NEWS Comeback kings and current UK album chart-toppers Take That have just added a new date for their June/ July 2009 Circus tour. The quartet - about who... http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/article/993/Take_That_To_Play_Second_Millennium_Stadium_Date_In_June_2009.html http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/article/993/Take_That_To_Play_Second_Millennium_Stadium_Date_In_June_2009.html Mon, 15 Dec 2008 23:44:04 +0000 NEWS Morrissey has just added a new Brixton Academy (or O2 Brixton Academy to give it it's new full name). The former Smiths front man (or soon-to-be ex-fo... http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/article/992/Morrissey_Adds_Third_Brixton_Academy_Date_For_May_2009.html http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/article/992/Morrissey_Adds_Third_Brixton_Academy_Date_For_May_2009.html Mon, 15 Dec 2008 23:36:02 +0000 NEWS Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra have to be one of the hardest working bands in the UK. 2008 saw them tour the UK extensively as part ... http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/article/991/Jools_Holland_Added_To_Forestry_Commissions_Forest_Tour_2009.html http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/article/991/Jools_Holland_Added_To_Forestry_Commissions_Forest_Tour_2009.html Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:26:17 +0000 NEWS English rockers Status Quo have just announced a date at Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest in Kent on 6th June as part of the Forestry Commission's ... http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/article/990/Status_Quo_Added_To_Forest_Tour_2009.html http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/article/990/Status_Quo_Added_To_Forest_Tour_2009.html Mon, 15 Dec 2008 11:56:24 +0000 NEWS New show 'Star Wars: A Musical Journey' is to premiere in April 2009, featuring the music of multi award-winning composer John Williams. The show wi... http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/article/989/Star_Wars_A_Musical_Journey_To_Premiere_In_London_April_2009.html http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/article/989/Star_Wars_A_Musical_Journey_To_Premiere_In_London_April_2009.html Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:05:31 +0000 NEWS Soul/ RnB superstar Eric Benet is to play two Jazz Café dates on 5th and 6th March 2009 - marking (possibly?) his maiden voyage to the UK gig scene. ... http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/article/988/Eric_Benet_To_Play_Two_London_Dates_At_The_Jazz_Cafeacute_In_March_2009.html http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/article/988/Eric_Benet_To_Play_Two_London_Dates_At_The_Jazz_Cafeacute_In_March_2009.html Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:49:08 +0000 NEWS The spectacular Jamie McDermott and his flamboyant ten-piece orchestra, The Irrepressibles, have announced the release of a new album 'From the Circus... http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/article/987/The_Irrepressibles_Debut_Album_And_CDDVD_EP_Launch_Announced.html http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/article/987/The_Irrepressibles_Debut_Album_And_CDDVD_EP_Launch_Announced.html Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:22:01 +0000 NEWS "...So this is Christmas..." And Welsh power-popsters , Said Mike, are marking the occasion with a new single release. 'It'll Be Fine At Christmas T... http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/article/986/Itll_Be_Fine_At_Christmas_Time_Said_Mike_Enter_The_Xmas_2008_Single_Race.html http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/article/986/Itll_Be_Fine_At_Christmas_Time_Said_Mike_Enter_The_Xmas_2008_Single_Race.html Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:11:44 +0000 NEWS AC/DC have just announced two additional shows as part of the UK leg of their 'Black Ice' world tour. The Aussie rock legends will hit the UK in Apri... http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/article/985/ACDC_Add_Two_Stadium_Dates_To_UK_Leg_Of_The_Black_Ice_2009_World_Tour.html http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/article/985/ACDC_Add_Two_Stadium_Dates_To_UK_Leg_Of_The_Black_Ice_2009_World_Tour.html Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:33:39 +0000 NEWS