Ivor Novello News

Emerson Colonial Theatre announces award-winning recording artist and renowned tech innovator Imogen Heap, recognized for creative works including "Hide and Seek" and "Tiny Human," in concert as part of her first world tour in eight years. Heap will play the historic Emerson Colonial Theatre on Friday, May 24, 2019 at 8pm. Heap will reunite with Guy Sigsworth, playing together for the first time since 2003 as electronic duo Frou Frou.

As footage of the internationally award-winning production is released (see link below), new tickets for the West End production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child go on sale today (4 December 2018) at 11am GMT for performances at the Palace Theatre until 29 September 2019. Tickets are priced from £15 per part and for every performance there are over 300 tickets at £20 or less per part.

Global hitmakers Clean Bandit release their RIAA certified Gold album 'What Is Love?' today via Big Beat Records in the US. A band that thrives on collaborative endeavours, the GRAMMY award winning British trio commanded another brilliantly extensive list of blockbuster vocalists: Zara Larsson, Marina, Luis Fonsi, Demi Lovato, Sean Paul, Anne-Marie, Ellie Goulding, KYLE, Big Boi, Tove Styrke, Stefflon Don, Craig David, Kirsten Joy, Rita Ora, Julia Michaels and ALMA. The deluxe edition will feature Yasmin Green, Charli XCX, Bhad Bhabie, DaVido, Love Ssega and Louisa Johnson.

David Pugh & Dafydd Rogers, the producers of Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's musical comedy, CALENDAR GIRLS The Musical, will bring the award-winning production to Glasgow for a two-week run next year.

This evening, 22 October 2018, Sony Music Masterworks together with Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Producers launched The Music of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, an album of music by Grammy and Ivor Novello Award-winning composer and innovator Imogen Heap from the internationally acclaimed stage production.

Iconic folk singer-songwriter Ralph McTell is playing a highly anticipated concert at Theatre Royal Winchester today 20 October.

Future-house pioneer Don Diablo has delivered the VIP mix of his latest single 'Survive' featuring two-time Ivor Novello award winner Emeli Sandé, and American rap superstar Gucci Mane. 

Director of Nuffield Southampton Theatres, Sam Hodges today announces the full cast for the world premiere stage adaptation of David Walliams' Billionaire Boy The Musical. Luke Shepard directs Alex "Teddy" Clements (MD / Ensemble), Ryan Heenan (Joe Spud), Avita Jay (Sapphire / Raj), Eleanor Kane (Lauren), Lem Knights (Bob), Jared Leathwood (Dave Grubb), Natalie Morgan (Sue Grubb), Daisy Noir (Drummer / Ensemble), Dean Nolan (Len Spud) and Sophia Nomvete (Bobs Mum (Gwen). The production, which marks Miranda Cooper and Nick Coler's first musical opens on 28 November, with previews from 19 November, and runs until 6 January in Southampton. Billionaire Boy The Musical then tours to Manchester, Coventry and Cardiff.

This year, a living legend of musical theatre turns 90: Lyricist-bookwriter Tom Jones (who also, under a stage name) appeared in the original company of his most famous and wildly successful record-breaking musical, The Fantasticks. His collaborator, composer Harvey Schmidt, just recently passed away. The production's record-breaking run closed, on January 13, 2002, after 17,162 performances. Their shows also include 110 in the Shade, I Do! I Do!, Philemon, Celebration and many more. And celebration is what it's about when Broadway veterans Carole Demas, who originated the role of Sandy in Grease, and Sarah Rice, who originated the role of Johanna in Sweeney Todd, return to celebrate Jones & Schmidt. Demas and Rice have based the show on their 50 years of work and personal relationships with Tom and Harvey. With very special guest Broadway's Hal Robinson who is also a Fantasticks alumni.

Jess Glynne - singer, star, voice of the street and the only British female to achieve 7 number 1 singles is the ultimate, modern British popstar. Today she releases her hugely anticipated second album “Always In Between,” featuring the UK #1 single 'I'll Be There', follow up smash hit 'All I Am' alongside the new Ed Sheeran co-penned single 'Thursday' which arrived yesterday.

Future-house pioneer Don Diablo has delivered the iconic new video for his latest single 'Survive', featuring two-time Ivor Novello award winner Emeli Sandé, and American rap superstar Gucci Mane. 

Future-house pioneer Don Diablo has delivered the iconic new video for his latest single 'Survive', featuring two-time Ivor Novello award winner Emeli Sandé, and American rap superstar Gucci Mane. 

Iconic folk singer-songwriter Ralph McTell is playing a highly anticipated concert at Theatre Royal Winchester on Saturday 20 October.

Fascinating Aida's Adele Anderson is confirmed to join Mark Williams, who plays Doctor Dolittle, in the UK & Ireland Tour of Doctor Dolittle. Adele will play Lady Bellowes/Poison Arrow at the first six venues of the tour - Bromley, Salford, Oxford, Wolverhampton, Newcastle and Hull. There will be a national press night on Thursday 17 January 2019 at the Oxford New Theatre.

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota is pleased to present baritone John Brancy and pianist Peter Dugan performing "Armistice: The Journey Home," Saturday, November 3, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, November 4, 3:00 p.m., at the Historic Asolo Theater, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. The program, which tells the story of men and women who must find their way back home, literally and figuratively, from the ravages of war, features a compelling selection of music by Holst, Schubert, Rachmaninoff, Irving Berlin, Pete Seeger, and more. Reserved seat tickets are $25 to $45 and are available online at www.artistseriesconcerts.org or by calling 941-306-1202. $10 student tickets are available at the door with current student ID.

Ahead of the release of her highly anticipated new album 'Always In Between', Jess Glynne has shared a brand new track '1,2,3'. 

Jess Glynne has shared a beautiful live rendition of her current single 'All I Am', taken from her upcoming album 'Always In Between' due for release on Atlantic Records on October 12th. 

Grammy award winning Jess Glynne – singer, star and voice of the street –shares the ACOUSTIC VERSION and CLiQ REMIX for 'All I Am' off her upcoming sophomore album 'Always In Between' due for release on October 12th via Atlantic Records.

Beatrice Lillie aka Lady Peel, star of stage and screen from the 1910s to the 1960s, returns to the stage to reclaim her title as 'The Funniest Woman in the World.'

The producers of the acclaimed play have announced that The Music of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, an album of music from the internationally acclaimed stage production, will be released on 2 November 2018.