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Muse are set to play two massive outdoor concerts in 2010, The first will be held at Wembley Stadium and the second will be at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester.
The gig in Manchester will be on September 4th with the Wembley leg being on the 11th September. For any band Wembley is like the ultimate goal, The old Wembley made legends and just through the name it means you have made it as a band to the top of your game.
Old Trafford cricket ground however does not have the same legendary ring to it, It is fast becoming a major place to play with Take That taking over in 2009 selling the ground out night after night.
Tickets will be available for around £45 which isn’t cheap but if you get to see your favourite band in one of the best open air venues in the country then it will be more than worth it.
The film director and Ex of Madonna has joined forces with Universal Recordings to create his very own record label that he is using to launch the band that play regularly in his pub; the Punch Bowl.
Guy thinks he has seen something in the band which will go mainstream and make both of them a lot of money. The band is an Irish Folk band which isn’t a surprise considering Guy always has Pikies in his films!
Guy has been quoted as saying that he has seen the band connect with people and they have every chance of making it with a wider audience. Guy wants to finance them and make them a success.
Their first single will be released on March 1st.
I’ve just come across a site selling Lady Gaga Tickets for the MEN Arena Manchester in February 2010. I’m a big rock and roll fan, but have to say I have a secret thing for Lady Gaga. Not so much her looks, she’s not that attractive, but as a performer I think there are very few people that can match her. So if want tickets for a performance, a show, an exhibition, then I would strongly suggest that you snap up your Lady Gaga Tickets for Manchester 2010 now. The show is called The Monster Ball Tour.
I think her outfits are brilliant, and her performances on stage this year at music events like the MTV awards were truly outrageous. I’m not a massive pop fan either but her songs really are classic, and I don’t mind admitting it. They are great pop songs that will stay around for years, they’re so catchy and I find myself singing along when they come on the radio.
Lady Gaga is the star of popular music for 2009 in my eyes. Have you bought Tickets for Lady Gaga recently or seen any of Lady Gaga’s recent shows? If so let me know, because I might just try and snap up a pair of tickets for 18th February 2010 at the MEN Arena.
Lady Gaga is touring Manchester in Feb 2010 at the MEN Arena.
Long Live Glastonbury
Back in 1970, a day after the death of guitar legend Jimi Hendrix, a little known music event took place. Originally inspired by the Bath and West Showground’s Blues Festival, a gentleman named Michael Eavis started the now infamous festival. The first festival, including acts such as Marc Bolan, Al Stewart and Keith Christmas was held over a 2 day period, with an attendance of just 1,500. Much has changed since the festival began in 1970, where entry was just £1, entitling you to a free glass of milk from the farm.
Fast forward to 1990 and the attendance was 70,000 with tickets costing £38. Acts such as The Happy Mondays and The Cure performed.
Don't be a stick in the mud - get yourself to Glastonbury!
Roll on to 2004 and bands like Oasis graced the stage, as did Paul McCartney, Muse, Joss Stone, Franz Ferdinand and The Black Eyed Peas. The event cost £112 including programme and the attendance was 150,000 (officially).
This year (2009) Michael Eavis hailed the event as the “best Glastonbury ever”.
Just how word gets around!!!
Oxygen is an annual music festival held just outside Dublin. It’s similar to Glastonbury in setup, there are loads of stages, different tents, and a plethora of different kinds of music and activities going on all day and night. I went back in 2006 as myself and friends fancied something different from the usual. So, we all jumped on a plane and flew over to Dublin where we stayed in a luxury serviced apartment just by the River Liffey. It was a perfect event because it coincided with the World Cup final between France and Italy, which Italy went on to win, and the city was buzzing with French, Italians, English, Irish, and other nationalities all having a good time.
The event itself boasted acts such as Primal Scream, The Who, The Strokes, Kasabian, and James Brown and although it rained all day, it was well worth it. We got a free bus from the centre of Dublin to the festival and had a right laugh. We visited the Guinness museum and drank rather heavily, and I’d definitely recommend the event to anyone.
I’m off to watch Whitney Houston in her 2010 tour. She is touring the UK next year and I’m off to the MEN Arena in Manchester after snapping up my Whitney Tickets on Viagogo. The Whitney Houston Tickets for the MEN Arena are available on most websites now, and the concert is on the 9th of April in Manchester.
My girlfriend really likes her music, and I know most of the classic Whitney tracks so thought I may as well get tickets and see what it’s like. I must admit that secretly (or now rather publically) I’m actually quite excited and looking forward to it. I’ve previously seen Oasis, Radiohead, The Eagles, Paul Weller, Manchester Versus Cancer, Kasabian and many other acts at the MEN, so Whitney Houston Tickets at the MEN Arena is a new experience for me. Hopefully she’ll live up to her legendary status as a true pop legend and put on a diva like show for everyone to enjoy.
If you’re thinking about a music festival in 2010 and a worried about the mud and wellies which generally come with UK events like Glastonbury then why not think about a trip to Spain for either Summercase, or Benicassim.
Summercase is hosted each year in Barcelona, and its a fantastic location if you want a bit of sun, sea and sand while also seeing some of the worlds biggest acts at the festival.
I went in 2008 with a group of mates, and the went for 4 days, spending 2 at the beach. Rather than camping you can simply stay in the heart of Barcelona so we got a luxury serviced apartment which was ideal. The events in Barcelona usually take place from early evening until about 4am due to the weather being too hot to host during the day so you get the best of both worlds; a day at the beach and an evening of rock n roll mayhem.
I saw Kings of Leon, The Verve, Ian Brown, Blondie, Primal Scream and many others – it’s really worth a trip.
I’ve been to both the new Wembley Stadium and the old Wembley Stadium in my lifetime. There is a pretty big difference, believe me. I’ve seen football there, charity footy too, and concerts, although I’ve only seen music concerts at the new stadium.
I first visited Wembley Stadium back in my youth as a (roughly speaking) 10 year old whippersnapper. I had just won an art competition so me and the family travelled down from Manchester to London for the day and had a guided tour. Since then I’ve seen the old Wembley host many special events. Back in the ’80s there was Live Aid. Then in the ’90s some of the biggest bands in the world have performed beneath its twin towers.
It was a bit of a shame when the new version replaced the old. I feel that there was something of an atmosphere, a buzz, a legend inside the old place which has yet to be replaced. Maybe the national football team of England can put something into the new place with or maybe it needs some big music acts to step up and replace those images of the past that still currently stand out in everyone’s mind when you think of Wembley Stadium.
New Wembley or Old Wembley – I know which one I think is best – what do you think?
New Wembley Stadium vs Old Wembley Stadium?
The Old Wembley Stadium was Legendary
The Manchester Apollo is one of my all time favourite venues for live music. I’ve been to gigs indoors and out before including the Manchester Apollo, Matt And Phreds, The Boardwalk, MEN Arena, Finsbury Park, Sheffield Arena, Nottingham, Barcelona, Alexandra Palace, and Eastlands, Bolton’s Reebok Stadium and Old Trafford Cricket Ground.
For me though there’s something about the darkly lit Apollo. Something about the place’s two tier structure (I’ve only sat up there once however) and it’s anything goes stalls or standing area for most gigs. I personally think the venue was even better for gigs when smoking was aloud – it simply added to the atmosphere. And many of the bands I’ve seen live continue to light up on stage without anyone batting an eye lid.
I’ve seen Oasis, The Charlatans, Kings of Leon, Paul Weller, The Bootleg Beatles, Cast and many many other bands perform there over the years. The place rocks and will always be one of my all time favourites for intimate gigs where the sound sounds much better that at outdoor.
Manchester's Apollo Theatre is just the ticket for live shows and gigs
The Kings of Leon, and possibly the kings of modern rock and roll are arguably the biggest band in the world right now. Their glorious mix of music has seen them rise in popularity over recent years with Sex on Fire being tipped by many as the song of the decade.
I’ve been lucky enough to see them play in numerous venues, as close as the Manchester Apollo, and as far as Summercase music festival in Barcelona last year. They’re my favourite band of the moment for their raw approach to music, and they’re awesome stage presence.
Their style and fashionable look also makes them a big hit for guys and girls. They really have put a foot into the life long music hall of fame now and will go down in history as a truly great band.