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Iron Maiden Announce 2017 North American Tour

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Jan 19, 2017

Iron Maiden Announce 2017 North American Tour

Iron Maiden’s hugely successful The Book Of Souls World Tour will return to North America for an extensive series of arena and amphitheater shows in summer 2017. The mammoth tour opened in Florida last February playing fourteen sold-out shows in the U.S.A and Canada along with a further 58 concerts in 34 other countries around the globe.

First night reviews from Ft Lauderdale called it “…a full-throttle, devil-may-care performance that thrilled a sold-out BB&T Center” (Sun Sentinel) with Revolver magazine reporting how the band’s legendary mascot Eddie dominated the Maya-themed stage: “From a walking zombie towering over band members during the set, to being featured on a host of back-drops and huge blow-up figures – the quintessential symbol was omnipresent for the entire show” including Eddie having his heart literally ripped out of his chest and hurled into the crowd by Bruce!

The full list of dates:
JUN 03 BRISTOW, VA JUN 04 PHILADELPHIA, PA JUN 07 NEWARK, NJ JUN 09 CHARLOTTE, NC JUN 11 TAMPA, FL JUN 13 NASHVILLE, TN JUN 15 CHICAGO, IL JUN 16 MINNEAPOLIS, MN JUN 19 OKLAHOMA CITY, OK JUN 21 HOUSTON, TX JUN 23 DALLAS, TX JUN 24 SAN ANTONIO, TX JUN 27 ALBUQUERQUE, NM JUN 28 PHOENIX, AZ JUL 01 SAN BERNARDINO, CA JUL 03 LAS VEGAS, NV JUL 05 OAKLAND, CA JUL 07 SALT LAKE CITY, UT JUL 09 LINCOLN, NE JUL 11 KANSAS CITY, MO JUL 12 ST LOUIS, MO JUL 15 TORONTO, CANADA JUL 16 QUEBEC CITY, CANADA JUL 19 MANSFIELD, MA JUL 21 BROOKLYN, NY JIFFY LUBE LIVE
WELLS FARGO CENTER
PRUDENTIAL CENTER
PNC MUSIC PAVILION
AMALIE ARENA
BRIDGESTONE ARENA
HOLLYWOOD CASINO AMPHITHEATER
XCEL ENERGY CENTER
CHESAPEAKE ARENA
TOYOTA CENTER
AMERICAN AIRLINES CENTER
AT&T CENTER
ISLETA AMPHITHEATER
TALKING STICK RESORT ARENA
SAN MANUEL AMPHITHEATER*
T-MOBILE ARENA
ORACLE ARENA
USANA AMPHITHEATER
PINNACLE BANK ARENA
SPRINT CENTER
HOLLYWOOD CASINO AMPHITHEATER
BUDWEISER STAGE
VIDEOTRON CENTRE
XFINITY CENTER
BARCLAYS CENTER

Remember Prozzäk? That Animated Group From The 90s? They’re Going Out On Tour…

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Remember Prozzäk? That Animated Group From The 90s? They’re Going Out On Tour…

Animated group Prozzäk are ready to blow the roof off of 2017 with their upcoming Canadian “Forever 1999” tour. The 90’s duo, Simon & Milo, known for their ear worm hits Sucks To Be You and Strange Disease, spent much of 2016 cryogenically frozen, in preparation for one of their biggest years since the 90’s. The duo is set to release their first album in over a decade, called Forever 1999, on March 31st via the band’s label Lefthook Entertainment. The album features the first single, Love Me Tinder, slated for a February 3rd release. Tour info can be found below, and stay tuned for further details on the new single and album. In the meantime check out this medley of hits brought to you by Prozzäk:

“I’ve travelled the world searching for true love only to find that it exists right where my journey started…the great music venues of Canada.” Simon continues: “We reignited the flame last fall after a long long time and now, this spring, Milo and I will see you all again. Come jump, dance, and pound that heartache right out of you!”

What’s The Story About Prozzäk?
Prozzäk burst onto the scene in 1998, with their debut album, Hot Show(Sony). The duo of Simon and Milo were the brainchild of creators Jay Levineand James Bryan McCollum, two members of the critically acclaimed multi-platinum act, The Philosopher Kings. Their debut album followed Simon’s search for love around the globe, set to infectious dance/pop songs. It was a commercial and critical blockbuster, going multi-platinum, producing chart topping videos; including 2 MuchMusic number ones (Sucks To Be You, and Strange Disease), as well as being nominated for 5 JUNO Awards.

In 2000, they released their JUNO nominated album, Saturday People, and in 2005, their third album, Cruel Cruel World. Both Jay and James have been very active in the scene. Jay as a music executive in LA and James as a co-writer and producer. In 2015 the band returned for a sold-out reunion show at Atomic Lollipop festival in Toronto. The show reignited Simon and Milo’s sense of adventure and led to the release of two new tracks, Baby I Need Your Love (Pussy Cat) and Love Fools Anonymous.

Forever 1999 Tour
Thu, March 30 – Ottawa, ON – Algonquin Commons Theatre
Fri, March 31 – Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall
Sun, April 2 – London, ON – London Music Hall
Wed, April 5 – Winnipeg, MB – Pyramid
Thurs, April 6 – Saskatoon, SK – Saskatoon Events Centre
Fri, April 7 – Edmonton, AB – The Ranch
Sat, April 8 – Calgary, AB – The Palace
Mon, April 10 – Red Deer, AB – Bo’s Bar & Grill
Wed, April 12 – Kelowna, BC – Kelowna Community Theatre
Fri, April 14 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
Sun, April 16 – Victoria, BC – Sugar Nightclub

Canadian Music Week announces next wave of artists featuring Hollerado, Charlotte Day Wilson, Weaves, Duchess Says and more

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CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK announces the next wave of artists for the 2017 edition of the festival. Newly added performers include double platinum rock icon MELISSA ETHERIDGE, Toronto’s indie-rock mainstays HOLLERADO, along with the city’s critically acclaimed rising stars CHARLOTTE DAY WILSON, WEAVES and GREYS, Montreal’s electronic-punk outfit DUCHESS SAYS, and the new psychedelic-jazz collaboration from composer / producer Toro Y Moi, CHAZ BUNDICK MEETS MATTSON 2. The SiriusXM House will land at The Great Hall, packed with two nights of music including a special headlining set on Saturday with Canadian Country act HIGH VALLEY.
Please see below for full list of new additions and stay tuned for further updates. This year’s festival is set to take place April 18 – 23 at participating venues across downtown Toronto.

Next Wave of Artists:
Charlotte Day Wilson (*Co-presented with Live Nation, tickets available here).
Chaz Bundick Meets Mattson 2
Duchess Says
Flasher
Freak Heat Waves
Greys
High Valley
Hoan
Hollerado
Julia Jacklin
Madeline Merlo
Melissa Etheridge
River Town Saints
Weaves

Ticket Info – Early bird pricing on CMW passes until January 26 here.

Upcoming Music Concerts in the UK

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When it comes to entertainment, one thing that many people love to do is attend live events. For music lovers, attending concerts from their favourite bands and artists provides a thrill like no other. No matter what genre of music you are into – rock, pop, classical, indie, or any other genre – you will find plenty of choice when it comes to music concerts. As with other years, 2017 is set to be packed with excitement for music fans, with a vast array of concerts coming up from artists covering a huge range of genres. Depending on the artist that you are planning to see, purchasing tickets for these events can be costly in some cases. However, you can head to specialist ticket retailers like Get Me In to secure your tickets at a good price and with ease and convenience.

Some great gigs coming up over the year

If you are eager to attend a live music concert this year, you will be pleased to know that there will be plenty of choice available to you. From classic bands and artists to fresh, new musical acts and world famous artists – the world is your oyster when it comes to finding the perfect live music act to enjoy this year. Some great up and coming music concerts in the UK this year include:

ABC: Anyone who is a fan of the 1980s will remember the iconic sounds of ABC, one of the leading bands of the 80s. The distinctive tone of lead singer Martin Fry can be enjoyed once again this year as the band takes to the stage at the Royal Albert Hall in London this April.

Amy McDonald: Known for her unique voice, which combines folk and rock, Amy McDonald is a delight to listen to. Her tour this year marks the release of her fourth album. If you want to see her live, you can catch her at the Royal Albert Hall in London this April.

Diversity: Millions of us watch the brilliant Diversity reign victorious in Britain’s Got Talent several years ago. Well, if you thought they were good on the TV you will love seeing them live. You can do this by attending one of their concerts over the course of April this year at various locations across the UK.

Adam Ant: When it comes to the New Romance era in the world of music, Adam Ant was at the forefront of the movement. He has had huge hits in the 1980s and many number one singles. You can enjoy the magic of this unique artist once again with a line-up of dates in various locations across the UK this May.

Kaiser Chiefs: This year will see the brilliant Kaiser Chiefs head out on their first tour in two years. Marking the release of their sixth album, the band will be playing a variety of locations in the UK over the course of February and March 2017.

Alice Cooper: For those who are into their classic rock, there is no better artist to see than the much loved and truly unique Alice Cooper. You can see Alice Cooper later this year in November with performances in various UK locations.

London Symphony Orchestra: Combine culture, music and unbelievable talent with a trip to see the London Symphony Orchestra live this year. You will be captivated by the incredible performances these talented musicians give one stage. You can head to one of the events during the summer in July 2017.

Drake: Drake has become a huge name in the world of rap and hip-hop. If this is your favourite genre of music or you simply want to see a fabulous talented rap artist strut his stuff you can head to one of Drake’s concerts over the course of February and March this year.

Vanilla Ice: Another great rap artists who is most definitely unique is Vanilla Ice. Many of us will remember him for the iconic ‘Ice Ice Baby’ back in the 1980s, and this American rap star is still going strong, Check out his talent for yourself by heading to one of his concerts in September and October 2017.

James Morrison: This versatile artist is a great choice for those who love the sound of jazz and blues music. He always makes a huge impression the crowds at live concerts and you can see this for yourself by attending one of his incredible performances in June this year at Hampton Court Palace.

These are just some of the fabulous music concerts that are due to take place over the course of this year. So, if you want a fabulous entertainment experience and a truly memorable night out, head online and get your tickets booked.

Japanese rock band brings something a bit different onstage – a 1000 kid choir

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Japanese rock band brings something a bit different onstage – a 1000 kid choir

ONE OK ROCK are a fairly huge band in Japan, selling over a million copies of their albums. They like to do things a bit bigger than most, like bringing this 1000-strong kid choir with them onstage.

https://youtu.be/3gyZQtreXlg

Kate Hudson and James Corden Get Dance Instructions From Kids

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Kate Hudson and James Corden Get Dance Instructions From Kids

James Corden and Kate Hudson push their dance ability and fitness to the limit in a class taught by toddlers, where students must mimic the instructors’ moves.

https://youtu.be/QqdR6NBhUYU

CBC’s Searchlight music competition underway

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Jan 18, 2017

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Canada’s hunt for the next big musical act is back. And I’m honoured to be one of the judges.

CBC Music’s annual contest, Searchlight 2017, is officially open to submissions. To enter, applicants must submit a video of themselves performing one original song, as well as one high-quality MP3, before the deadline Feb. 7.

Musicians of all types including solo artists, duos and groups from all genres are encouraged to enter the competition, which will eventually come to life on CBC when the top four finalists compete on a live broadcast for the Searchlight title.

This year’s grand prize will include an original song commission for Canada’s 150th anniversary celebration and a two-week song writing residency with a celebrity mentor from the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity.

The winner also will have the opportunity to debut the song at the 2017 CBC Music Festival in Toronto, followed by a Searchlight concert with the other top four finalists on July 2 in Ottawa as part of the National Arts Centre’s concert series.

Additional prizes include a Canadian Musician Magazine Career Booster package valued at more than $25,000, provided by media partner Canadian Musician Magazine.

More information and contest guidelines can be found at cbcmusic.ca/searchlight.

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Digital Services Deliver £1BN Boost To The Music, Video And Games Businesses In UK

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Investment by new digital services like Spotify, Sky, Amazon, Apple Music and Google has resulted in sales of music, video and games running £1bn ahead of where they were just four years ago, according to data compiled by the Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA).

Preliminary figures from ERA indicate that booming digital services helped the music, video and games markets achieve new all-time record sales of £6.3bn in 2016, up 3% on the previous year – and over £1bn more than they were as recently as 2012.

That 3% growth is even more remarkable since it comes in comparison with 2015, which was a 53-week year.

For the first time in 2016 the video market became a majority (58%) digital business with revenues from downloads and subscription services now exceeding those of DVD and Blu-ray discs.

Digital services account for 57% of music revenues and 74% of the games market.

ERA CEO Kim Bayley said, “The music, video and games industries were understandably nervous about the advent of new digital services, but these figures provide resounding evidence of the benefits of our members’ investment in innovation. To have added over £1bn in new revenues in just four years is an incredible achievement. To put it another way, take away today’s digital services and the entertainment market would be barely a third the size it is today.”

ERA’s market figures provide a definitive overview of the UK entertainment market, aggregating data from respected market analysts including the Official Charts Company, GfK and IHS. Preliminary numbers will be updated and confirmed with the publication of the ERA Yearbook in March 2016.

Physical remains a £2.2bn business

Physical formats of music, video and games product declined by 15% in aggregate in 2016, but some physical formats continue to flourish. Sales of handheld games software grew 21.3% to £48.8m, while vinyl records continued their sustained revival, up 56.4% to £65.6m.

“Physical entertainment retailing is clearly off its peak,” said Bayley, “but it is still a £2.2bn market. The growth of vinyl in particular shows that physical formats can flourish if they offer distinctive benefits. The strength of the DVD and CD formats over the Christmas period shows that physical still dominates when it comes to gifting, for instance.”
Music: Entertainment’s fastest-growing sector

Music revenues grew by 4.6% in 2016, well ahead of video (up 2.2%) and games (up 2.9%) powered by a huge 65% rise in music subscription revenues driven by services such as Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon and Deezer.

The biggest decline was suffered by downloads (down 26.8% overall). After a relatively resilient 2015 when sales declined just 3.7%, CD revenues fell by 13% in 2016.

The biggest-selling album of the year was Now That’s What I Call Music 95 with sales of 908,500 units.

Massive George Harrison’s Vinyl Box And Book Release On February 24th To Mark His 74th Birthday

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Jan 18, 2017

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Massive George Harrison’s Vinyl Box And Book Release On February 24th To Mark His 74th Birthday

The Harrison family is proud to announce the release of George Harrison – The Vinyl Collection (UMe) box set featuring all of George Harrison’s solo studio albums in one collection for the first time.

The vinyl box set includes all twelve of George’s studio albums with exact replicas of the original release track listing and artwork. Also included in the box set are George’s classic live album Live In Japan (2LP), and two 12″ single picture discs of ‘When We Was Fab’ and ‘Got My Mind Set On You’. All the discs are 180-gram heavyweight vinyl and are housed in a high-quality two-piece rigid slipcase box. The original analogue master tapes were used for the new re-masters and were cut at the legendary Capitol studios to ensure exceptional audio quality throughout. The individual albums from the collection will also be available separately, with All Things Must Pass as a limited edition title.

George Harrison’s I Me Mine was originally published by the specialist book publisher, Genesis Publications in 1980. It became the first of many collaborations between George and Genesis founder, Brian Roylance. In conversation with his friend and former Beatles press officer Derek Taylor, and in a first-person commentary that accompanies his songs, Harrison’s own words recount everything from his upbringing in Liverpool, to early Beatlemania, his spirituality and philosophy. This new extended version of the book now spans the complete length of Harrison’s career in music, told in his words and through 141 songs with hand written lyric sheets faithfully reproduced in full color. Now stretching to 632 pages it features lyrics to more than 50 songs not previously included, as well as new photographs, many unpublished until now.

George Harrison – The Vinyl Collection vinyl LP box set contains:

Also available, the perfect companion for the vinyl set is the George Harrison Essential III turntable. This elegant piece is manufactured and designed by Pro-Ject Audio Systems, one of the world’s leading suppliers of record players. The artwork was designed by Studio Number One based on an exclusive 2014 art-print lithograph designed for the Harrisons by Shepard Fairey. This turntable is limited to 2500 worldwide.

Mark Hamill and His Return of the Jedi Prop Lightsaber Reunite

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Jan 17, 2017

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Mark Hamill and His Return of the Jedi Prop Lightsaber Reunite

Comic-Con HQ has provided us with a great clip from an upcoming episode of Mark Hamill’s Pop Culture Quest. In the clip he reunites with his original prop lightsaber from Return of the Jedi.