Bob Geldof News

Go inside the rehearsals for The Knights of Music's upcoming UK tour, which will feature the music of Elton John, Tom Jones, Mick Jagger, The Beatles, and many more!

Singer/songwriter Eliza Gilkyson performing at Roaring Brook Nature Center on Saturday, May 7. The Austin Music Hall of Fame member will be playing this concert in support of her Grammy-nominated Red House Records release, The Nocturne Diaries.

Montreal-based band CAIN today released its first album, Between Eden and Paradise, an exquisite musical journey into the roots of rock and roll, its evocative lyrics cutting a path back to the genre's original idealism.

Gary Naylor sees a fine selection of Sondheim's extraordinary songs delivered by an all-star cast for two very good causes in the magnificent setting of the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

Gonzo Multimedia will be releasing an unreleased live DVD/CD by rock legends The Boomtown Rats featuring Bob Geldof titled “Live In Germany '78” today, June 8, 2015!

ASCAP announced that President Paul Williams received the PRS for Music Special International Award today at the 60th Annual Ivor Novello Awards presented by BASCA (the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors) in London. 

Gonzo Multimedia will be releasing an unreleased live DVD/CD by rock legends The Boomtown Rats featuring Bob Geldof titled “Live In Germany '78” on June 8, 2015!

The true story of how Mrs. Thatcher, the most divisive Prime Minister of modern times, was brought down by her one time friend and political soul mate.

Eliza Gilkyson will be playing a concert in support of her new Red House Records release, The Nocturne Diaries, the first new album in three years from Grammy-nominated, Austin Music Hall of Fame member. Produced and recorded in her hometown of Austin with her son, Cisco Ryder, The Nocturne Diaries is a restless contemplative work inspired by the converging forces of her highest hopes and darkest fears. The songs range from roots rockers to a haunting version of the folk classic 'Fast Freight' written by her father, Terry Gilkyson.

Christmas bells are ringing! Il Natale e alle porte e anche BroadwayWorld e stato investito dallo spirito natalizio! Vi riportiamo dunque un video di buon Natale e buone feste: 'Do They Know It's Christmas' cantata dalle ragazze del Corso Musical junior di M-joy - sezione musical della Dreaming Academy.

Celebrated British band elbow is set to finish another remarkable year with the release of World Café Live EP. This special five-track EP (digital + CD available today, November 25th, limited edition vinyl available December 9th), was recorded at WXPN's NON-COMMvention at World Café Live in Philadelphia on May 14, 2014, during elbow's acclaimed 2014 North American tour.

Celebrated British band elbow is set to finish another remarkable year with the release of World Café Live EP. This special five-track EP (digital + CD available November 25th, limited edition vinyl available December 9th), was recorded at WXPN's NON-COMMvention at World Café Live in Philadelphia on May 14, 2014, during elbow's acclaimed 2014 North American tour.

Popular boy band One Direction has joined forces with other British singers, including U2's Bono, for a special Christmas recording. Sponsored by Band Aid, the artists will cover 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' to raise money for Ebola relief in Africa. The song was originally recorded when philanthropist Bob Geldof brought together many popular artists- including Bono- to aid in the Ethiopia famine relief, also sponsored by Band Aid.

One Direction, Ed Sheeran, and Elbow are all set for a fourth version of the charity single 'Do They Know It's Christmas.'

After last year's critically-acclaimed debut, Zara Phillips' inspiring one-woman show, 'Beneath My Father's Sky' has been invited back to the United Solo Festival in New York City beginning tonight, November 1st, 2014. The performance, which takes place during National Adoption Month, follows Zara's path to locate her birth father and reveals the many emotions, longings, disappointments and realities that journey entails. Wonderfully engaging for any audience, the feelings and memories she brings so vividly to life resonate deeply with adoptees and their families.

The Belgrade Theatre has announced that Charley 'Aitch' Bembridge, founding member of The Selecter will join the cast of Bob Eaton's 2 Tone musical Three Minute Heroes this October. The former Selecter drummer and 2 Tone pioneer will join up-and-coming cast members Joseph Eaton-Kent, Conor Nolan, Sheldon Green, Elizah Jackson and Sarah Workman live on the B2 stage as drummer to the production's live ska band which also features Joey Hickman on Keyboard/Trombone, Dan McIntyre on Guitar and Michael Searl on Bass.

The Belgrade Theatre has announced that Three Minute Heroes will make its long awaited return to Coventry for three weeks this Autumn. The smash-hit production will play on the Belgrade's B2 stage from Sat 4 - Sat 25 October.

After last year's critically-acclaimed debut, Zara Phillips' inspiring one-woman show, 'Beneath My Father's Sky' has been invited back to the United Solo Festival in New York City beginning November 1st, 2014. The performance, which takes place during National Adoption Month, follows Zara's path to locate her birth father and reveals the many emotions, longings, disappointments and realities that journey entails. Wonderfully engaging for any audience, the feelings and memories she brings so vividly to life resonate deeply with adoptees and their families.

Grammy and Brit Award winning musician Midge Ure, OBE (Officer of the British Empire - awarded in 2005) will be releasing his first album of original material in over a decade next week, via eOne Music.

Status - The Play is about to commence a short run at the Fairfax Studio in Melbourne. It promises a confronting and challenging experience for all who attend, with its ultimate aim to enrich community awareness of HIV/AIDS and raise the status of those who it impacts.