Music News: Monday 28th July 2014

Headlines

Injuries at Urban Gig

A plethora of people were injured whilst attending a Keith Urban gig. The event, which took place on Sunday 20^th July, saw 46 gig goers hurt during the gig.

Number One for Crazy Stupid Love

Cheryl Cole’s single Crazy Stupid Love has reached the top spot. It is the fourth number one for Cole as a solo artist. She is only the third female artist ever to achieve this along with Geri Halliwell and Rita Ora.

Coldplay Continue their Philanthropy

Coldplay have donated money to one of their fans, Jody Duff. The fan in question received a donation of £10,000 and had songs dedicated to him at a recent gig. The reason the band donate the money is because Duff suffers from Motor Neurone Disease and is trying to raise awareness and funds for the cause.

Tulisa Found Guilty of Assault

Tulisa Contostavlos has been found guilty of attacking celebrity blogger Vas J Morgan. Contostavlos intends to appeal the decision. Earlier this week she was cleared of drug charges.

Cancelling a Tour? Oh, The Horrors

The Horrors have cancelled their American and European tour. They issued the following statement:

“Dear friends, family, supporters, deadly sworn enemies and other. Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond our control we have had to reshuffle our US and European tours at the end of this year. We can only apologise to anyone who already has tickets to the dates affected – we hate cancelling shows but this situation was unavoidable. We’ll be back on the road next year and make sure we return to all the places we missed on this run.”

The band’s UK tour has not been affected by this.

Live Announcements

Grant Nicholas

Grant Nicholas will be touring over September and October.

20^th September – The Haunt, Brighton

22^nd September – Ruby Lounge, Manchester

23^rd September – The Cluny, Newcastle

25^th September – East Village Arts Club, Liverpool

27^th September – HMV Library, Birmingham

28^th September – The Wardrobe, Leeds

29^th September – Globe, Cardiff

1^st October – Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth

2^nd October – The Fleece, Bristol

16^th October – Oran Mor, Glasgow

17^th October – Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh

23^rd October – Islington Assembly Hall, London

Maverick Sabre

Maverick Sabre will be touring the UK in October.

17^th October – o2 Academy, Liverpool

18^th October – The Plug, Sheffield

19^th October – o2 ABC, Glasgow

21^st October – The Institute, Birmingham

22^nd October – The Ritz, Manchester

24^th October – Bristol Bierkeller, Bristol

25^th October – o2 Academy, Oxford

26^th October – Waterfront, Norwich

28^th October – o2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London

Slow Club

Slow Club are currently touring.

28^th July – The Temple, Birmingham

8^th – 10^th August – Wilderness Festival, Oxfordshire

24^th August – Victorious Festival, Portsmouth

14^th September – On Blackheath Festival, London

11^th November – Electric Brixton, London

Max Jury

Max Jury will be touring later this year.

14^th September – The Prince Albert, Brighton

15^th September – Sebright Arms, London

16^th September – The Horn, St Albans

26^th September – Birdcage, Bristol

27^th September – Red Room, Nottingham

29^th September – The Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham

30^th September – Brudenell (Games Room), Leeds

1^st October – Nice n Sleazy, Glasgow

7^th October – Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh

8^th October – Castle Hotel, Manchester

10^th October – St Pancras Church, London

Ward Thomas

Ward Thomas will be touring in July.

2^nd August – Cheese & Grain, Frome

5^th August – Mr Wolf’s, Bristol

6^th August – The Live Lounge, Weston-Super-Mare

7^th August – Phoenix, Exeter

8^th August – The Lamb Inn, Sandford, Devon

9^th August – South Devon Arts Centre, Totnes

12^th August – Bread & Roses, Plymouth

14^th August – The Taphouse, St Agnes

15^th August – The Good Intent, Petersfield

17^th August – Talking Heads, Southampton

31^st August – Weyfest (Rustic Stage)

2:54

2:54 will be touring later this year.

8^th September – Union Chapel, London (Bella Union, Labelled With Love showcase)

7^th November – Ramsgate Music Hall, Ramsgate

19^th November – St Pancras Old Church, London

20^th November – The Harley, Sheffield

21^st November – The Broadcast, Glasgow

22^nd November – Soup Kitchen, Manchester

24^th November – The Corner, Nottingham

25^th November – The Louisiana, Bristol

26^th November – The Hope, Brighton

Released This Week

Hypnotic Eye – Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

Voice of Hope – Pumeza

Welcome to the Jungle – Neon Jungle

Greatest of All Time – Eminem

Sorry I’m Late – Cher Lloyd

Everybody Wants – The Struts

Wayfarer – Nell Bryden