Bob Geldof News

BWW Exclusive: The 101 Greatest MOVIE MUSICALS of All Time

by Peter Nason — March 30, 2020

BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best film musicals since the sound era began; see if your favorites made the list!

Shortlist Announced For Visionary Honours 2020 - SIX, COME FROM AWAY, & JULIET, and More!

by Stephi Wild — February 19, 2020

The Visionary Arts Foundation has announced the shortlist for the annual Visionary Honours awards on Wednesday 18th March 2020 at the Ham Yard Hotel, Soho, hosted by leading British comic and disability rights advocate Sally Phillips and featuring a special guest performance by rising star singer-so

Cellist Michael Fitzpatrick Talks Dalai Lama Collaboration On Tom Needham's SOUNDS OF FILM

by A.A. Cristi — February 10, 2020

Cellist Michael Fitzpatrick and director Dimitri de Clercq are Tom Needham's special guests this Thursday at 6 pm on WUSB.

YOU GO TO MY HEAD Director Talks Kubrick, Hitchcock & Lynch Influences On Tom Needham's SOUNDS OF FILM

by Stephi Wild — February 9, 2020

Dimitri de Clercq is the award-winning director of YOU GO TO MY HEAD.

Mariah Carey, Annie Lennox, Pharrell & More Among 2020 Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductees

by Kaitlin Milligan — January 16, 2020

Musical legends Mariah Carey, Annie Lennox / Dave Stewart p/k/a Eurythmics, Ernie Isley / Marvin Isley / O'Kelly Isley / Ronald Isley / Rudolph Isley / Chris Jasper p/k/a The Isley Brothers, Steve Miller, Chad Hugo / Pharrell Williams p/k/a The Neptunes, Rick Nowels and William “Mickey” Steven

The Boomtown Rats Release 'Trash Glam Baby'

by Kaitlin Milligan — January 10, 2020

The Boomtown Rats unveil the first new song from their forthcoming album Citizens Of Boomtown, today on BMG.

THE RED VIOLIN'S François Girard Talks THE SONG OF NAMES On Tom Needham's SOUNDS OF FILM

by A.A. Cristi — December 9, 2019

Acclaimed French-Canadian director, Francois Girard, joins Tom Needham on WUSB's THE SOUNDS OF FILM this Thursday at 6 pm in order to discuss his new film, THE SONG OF NAMES, based on the novel by Norman Lebrecht.

'Cabaret Kings' William Ludwig and Dean Austin Return With New London Cabaret

by Stephi Wild — June 27, 2019

William Ludwig & Dean Austin present SONGS of RESISTANCE.

Chuck Smith Reveals How Barbara Rubin Inspired Andy Warhol, Bob Dylan, and Lou Reed On Tom Needham's SOUNDS OF FILM

by Stephi Wild — May 18, 2019

Chuck Smith, the director of BARBARA RUBIN & THE EXPLODING NY UNDERGROUND is Tom Needham's special guest this Thursday at 6 pm on WUSB's THE SOUNDS OF FILM.

Announcing Pink Floyd PINK FLOYD DARK SIDE OF THE WALL: THE CONCERT At Patchogue Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — April 10, 2019

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts presents Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Wall: The Concert on Saturday, May 4 at 8pm.

Neal Preston's Rock'n'Roll Photography Comes to the USITT Show

by Kaitlin Milligan — March 11, 2019

Behind the Scenes is thrilled to announce that the work of famed Rock'n'Roll photographer and author Neal Preston is coming to the USITT show, March 21-23 in Louisville, KY courtesy of The Lightpower Collection.

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU Is Top ASCAP Holiday Song

by Tori Hartshorn — December 3, 2018

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), a professional membership organization of songwriters, composers and music publishers, announces the top ASCAP holiday songs of 2018.

Trevor Noah to Host GLOBAL CITIZEN FESTIVAL: MANDELA 100

by Kaitlin Milligan — August 21, 2018

Trevor Noah — comedian, political commentator, actor, and host of The Daily Show — has been announced as the host of the Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100, the free-ticketed event taking place on 2 December at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, honouring the legacy of Nelson Mandela

Jared Dylan To Play Homecoming Show at The Cutting Room in NYC - Launches New Single in US

by Robert Diamond — July 21, 2018

Jared Dylan has returned from Ireland where he has been working with Irish musicians and producers, writing new music, touring, and garnering critical acclaim and radio airplay.

Beyoncé & JAY-Z, Ed Sheeran, Pharrell Williams, Chris Martin, & More Set for Africa's First Global Citizen Festival

by Macon Prickett — July 9, 2018

International advocacy organization Global Citizen today announced that Beyoncé & JAY-Z, Cassper Nyovest, D'banj, Ed Sheeran, Eddie Vedder, Femi Kuti, Pharrell Williams & Chris Martin, Sho Madjozi, Tiwa Savage, Usher, and Wizkid will headline the first Global Citizen Festival to be held in Africa,