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First single
'Carry Me' available to download now
NORTH London's most
prolific and underrated band, Bombay Bicycle Club, have announced an
additional show in their 2014 UK Headline Tour that takes them to
Liverpool's O2 Academy on the 15 March 2014. This stands to be the
band's first major UK headline tour in 2 years and the news comes
following an announcement revealing details of their fourth album
due out on February 3rd 2014 through Island Records. Joining them on
their tour is young British singer/songwriter Rae Morris, who's
'From Above' EP was released to critical acclaim and
available to purchase now.
The band are well known for their massive live following and
critically acclaimed performances which have seen them play major
slots at some of the biggest festivals across the world as well as
some huge venues including Alexandra Palace last year which sold out
(10,000 capaCity) well in advance of the show.
The new album looks to break exciting new ground yet again for a
band that are effortlessly diversifying and innovating at an
astonishing rate. Frontman Jack Steadman wrote the record while
travelling through India, Turkey and Tokyo as well as the UK and the
Netherlands; you can really hear the influence of all the different
cultures and their native genres among the beautifully crafted songs
on this hugely ambitious record.
The album was produced by Jack in the band's studio in London,
making it their most personal record to date. There was always
purpose from the beginning to bring everything together for this
album, to tell a story from the first track through to the finale
with everything interconnecting as a complete body of work. They
called in Mark Rankin (in top form having recently mixed QOTSA
'...Like Clockwork' and AlunaGeorge 'Body Music') to help
record and mix the album. The album also features familiar vocal
contribution from Lucy Rose as well as impressive newcomer Rae
Morris.
The first single from the new album, 'Carry Me', is
available to download now and is a monumental fists in the air dance
anthem that is probably the band's most daring, explosive and
exciting departure yet from their previous work. The band
collaborated with award winning creative company Powster to deliver
a world first interactive music video premiere on
carryme.tv. Viewers are able to
control the band's actions throughout, essentially making them the
director while the band perform in time to the music.
A snapshot of Bombay Bicycle Club's history throws up even more
unexpected revelations of a band who have quietly become one of the
most successful young British bands of their generation. They
released their first album 'I Had The Blues But I Shook Them
Loose' in 2008 and shortly afterwards won the NME New Band
Award beating The XX and Mumford and Sons. They followed this up
midway through 2010 with Flaws', which was nominated for an Ivor
Novello. Their most recent album, 'A Different Kind Of Fix',
was released in August 2011 and like its predecessors, went gold
seeing the band's fan base increase exponentially, culminating in
various major main stage festival slots including the Reading and
Leeds Festival.
Tickets for the newly announced Liverpool show will be on general
sale, on:- Friday, 20 December 2013, from 9am at
gigsandtours.com and also on:-
ticketmaster.co.uk.
Alternatively you can use the 24hr cc hotline:- 0844 811 0051 and
0844 826 2826. Tickets for the remainder of the tour are currently
on sale, and are available at the same ticket outlets.
All venues on the tour:-
02 March 2014, Leeds O2 Academy.
03 March 2014, Glasgow O2 Academy.
04 March 2014, Aberdeen Music Hall.
05 March 2014, Newcastle O2 Academy.
07 March 2014, Nottingham Rock City.
08 March 2014, Birmingham O2 Academy.
09 March 2014, Norwich UEA – SOLD OUT.
10 March 2014, Portsmouth Guildhall.
12 March 2014, Bristol O2 Academy – SOLD OUT.
13 March 2014, London O2 Academy Brixton – SOLD OUT.
15 March 2014, Liverpool O2 Academy – On Sale Friday, 20 December @
9am.
16 March 2014, Cardiff Uni Great Hall.
17 March 2014, Exeter Uni Great Hall.
18 March 2014, Brighton Dome – SOLD OUT.
20 March 2014, Manchester Albert Hall – SOLD OUT.
20 March 2014, Manchester Albert Hall – SOLD OUT.
Find out more at:-
bombaybicycleclubmusic.com.
Peter Pan -
Casting announcement!
THE Brookside star Philip
Olivier will play Peter Pan in the Liverpool Empire's pantomime,
that runs until 5 January 2014. A spokeswoman said:- "This is
a fantastic family pantomime and we are delighted to welcome Philip
to the wonderful panto cast! He will be on stage on 2 Jan (2pm and
6pm), 3 Jan (2pm and 6pm) and 5 Jan (1pm), as the other star, Ray
Quinn is unavailable for those performances." To book visit
the Liverpool Empire Box Office, call:- 0844 871 3017 or buy
online.Did you know?
Philip was born on 4 June 1980 in Liverpool. He spent his childhood
living in South Africa and the USA before returning to Liverpool
when he was 7 years old. He attended the private, all boys, Catholic
school, Saint Edward's College. In the evenings he attended a local
amateur dramatic school in West Derby, Liverpool.
His first role was in 1994, called:- 'Hearts and Minds',
with Christopher Eccelston for channel 4. His most notable role was
that of Timothy 'Tinhead' O'Leary, in the soap opera
'Brookside' from 1996 until its cancellation in 2003.
He also appeared in the one-off drama 'Brookside:- Unfinished
Business' which followed the series.
In 2006 he played Adam in the Hollyoaks spin-off series
'Hollyoak - In the City' on E4. Other television work
includes episodes of 'The Royal', 'Holby City'
and 'Spine Chillers'. He has also been a guest regular
in the Channel 4 comedy sketch show 'Bo Selecta',
featured on 'Never Mind the Buzzcocks' on Phill
Jupitus' team along with Donny Tourette and he appeared on the
'Ghosthunting' with Paul O'Grady and Friends show, which
was broadcast on ITV2 on 6th September 2008, alongside Jennifer
Ellison (who played his wife Emily in 'Brookside'),
Natasha Hamilton and the show's host Yvette Fielding. He has
performed in several audio plays based on the 'Doctor Who'
television series by Big Finish Productions as a companion of
the Seventh Doctor by the name of Hex.
Most recently Philip appeared as 'Dirty Hary', loosely
based on Howard Donald, in the UK tour of hit Take That musical
'Never Forget'. Philip also appeared in his first pantomime,
in 2009, taking the title role of 'Dick Whittington' at the
Camberley Theatre. Philip is currently filming the
movie 'Clubbing to Death' with Craig Charles, Nick
Moran, Huey Morgan and Dave Courtney. |
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People in North
West encouraged to make walking their New Year's resolution
HAVING indulged over the
festive season, come January lots of people will be making New
Year's resolutions to improve their health and fitness. The Ramblers
is encouraging people in the North West to make a commitment that
they can keep and also enjoy - to get walking in 2014.
Many people sign up to expensive gym memberships at this time of
year in an attempt to get active, but why not try walking as a
cheaper, more enjoyable way to get fit? Being outside with friends
and exploring the North West can turn the chore of exercise into a
fun day out.
The Ramblers is giving people a helping hand to start walking in the
North West by running group walks in the area, as well as providing
plenty of routes that people can download and walk independently.
Simon Barnett, director of walking development at the Ramblers,
said:- "Most of us will have over indulged during the festive
period and many of us will make resolutions to get more active in
the new year, but our good intentions often fall by the wayside.
Stepping out for a walk is a cheap and fun way to achieve the
recommended 150 minutes of physical activity a week. You can enjoy
all the beautiful scenery Britain has to offer and by chatting
whilst you walk, you soon forget that you're doing exercise. Walking
is especially great if you're new to exercise, as it's gentle and
can be built up slowly. So forget about the expensive gym
memberships and make a resolution you can stick to in 2014 - get
walking."
The Ramblers top tips for starting walking are as follows:-
► Join a group walk in the North
West. If you're unsure about heading out on your own joining a group
is a great way to get started. The Ramblers has hundreds of walks
taking place across the country each week which you can try out. Or
join a short health walk from Walking for Health; run by Ramblers
and Macmillan Cancer Support; these walks are ideal for those new to
walking.
► If you'd prefer to head out on
your own time with friends and family, then the Ramblers has
hundreds of free routes on our Ramblers Routes that you can download
and hundreds more available if you become a member.
► As your fitness improves,
challenge yourself to longer walks.
► Stay motivated by setting yourself
achievable goals.
► Try and incorporate walking into
your day to day life. That way walking becomes a natural activity
you do all the time.
Try one of these January rambles
in the North West to kick off your New Year's resolutions:-
Resolution Ramble
Group:- Deeside
Date:- Wednesday 1 January 2014
Start gridref:- SJ 315 656
Start time:- 10:30am
Grade:- Easy
Distance:- 4 miles
Contact name:- Peter and Rhonwen
Meeting Point:- Tinkersdale CP, Hawarden
Aughton
Group:- West Lancashire
Date:- Wednesday 1 January 2014
Start gridref:- SD400055
Nearest town:- Ormskirk
Start time:- 1pm
Grade:- Leisurely
Distance:- 5 miles
Longer description:- Meet on Aughton Village Hall car park. Sat Nav:-
L39 5DH
Contact name:- Geoff Wright
Easy Saturday Walk - Knowl Hill Circular
Group:- Rochdale
Date:- Saturday 4 January 2014
Start gridref:- SD 830 160
Nearest town:- Norden
Start time:- 11am
Grade:- Easy
Distance:- 5 miles
Longer description:- Meet at the start, 11:00am, in the lay-by
opposite Owd Bett's PH on A680 Edenfield Road, grid reference SD 830
160, for an easy 5 mile walk.
Contact name:- Hilary Lathom
Johnson's Hillock and Whittle Springs
Group:- Chorley
Date:- Sunday 5 January 2014
Start gridref:- SD 594 205
Nearest town:- Chorley
Start time:- 1:30pm
Grade:- Easy
Distance:- 3 miles
Longer description:- Johnson's Hillock and Whittle Springs from
access road to Botany Bay, off A674 Chorley to Blackburn road PR6
9AF.
Contact name:- Pat
Mere Brow
Group:- South Ribble
Date:- Thursday 9 January 2014
Start gridref:- SD418187
Start time:- 1:30pm
Grade:- Leisurely
Distance:- 5 miles
Longer description:- From Mere Brow, adjacent Legh Arms, Mere Brow
circular.
Rosset
Group:- Wrexham
Date:- Sunday 12 January 2014
Start gridref:- SJ 363 571
Start time:- 10am
Grade:- Leisurely
Distance:- 5 miles
Contact name:- Paul
Meeting Point:- Rosset Village CP
Billinge Hill
Group:- West Lancashire
Date:- Wednesday 15 January 2014
Start gridref:- SJ524976
Nearest town:- St Helens
Start time:- 1:30pm
Grade:- Leisurely
Distance:- 5 miles
Longer description:- Meet in Front of Waterside Inn, Carr Mill, St
Helens.
Sat Nav:- WA11 7LX
Contact name:- Geoff Wright
Sign up to become a member or try out up to three walks for free
with any Ramblers group, you'll soon find the comfort, company and
pleasure of walking in a group hard to resist, and sticking to that
resolution will be the easiest thing in the world.
To find a walk with a group near you, visit:-
ramblers.org.uk/walksfinder.
Alternatively, to find a route you can walk on your own or with
friends and family, visit:-
ramblers.org.uk/ramblersroutes.
To try a short walk with Walking for Health, visit:-
walkingforhealth.org.uk.
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