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Plan B, Alabama 3 and The Futureheads added to line-up for RockNess 2013
1 Mar 2013
The Temper Trap, Joris Voorn, Len Faki, Carl Craig, Nic Fanciulli and more also announced
A new batch of confirmed acts for RockNess 2013 has been announced, with Plan B leading the pack as a headliner. The Temper Trap, Alabama 3, Joris Voorn, Len Faki, Carl Craig, Nic Fanciulli, Netsky Live!, The Futureheads, Mark Henning, Alex Metric, Matt…
Fatboy Slim, Madeon and Steve Aoki added to RockNess 2013 line-up
11 Feb 2013
Julian Bashmore, Skream and Benga, Above & Beyond and more also confirmed
RockNess organisers have announced Fatboy Slim as their ‘very special guest’ in their latest additions to the festival’s already extensive line up. Returning to his spiritual home, he sent this message to his ‘RockNessers’: 'RockNess, I’ve missed…
Example, Basement Jaxx and more announced for RockNess 2013
30 Jan 2013
Madness, Vaccines, Bombay Bicycle Club, Ellie Goulding, Jessie Ware and more also announced
Example, RockNess and Madness have been announced as three of the acts appearing as part of Rock Ness 2013. Example is best known for his tracks ‘Kickstarts‘ and ‘Changed the Way You Kissed Me’, while Basement JAXX are returning with rumours of a new…
Example cancels October gigs
3 Oct 2012
Music Gossip
Example has been forced to pull out of his October gig dates. The rapper and singer has been suffering with Achilles tendinitis - a condition which causes pain on the back of the leg - causing him to cancel his commitments for the month, although…
Example doesn't like collaborating
28 Sep 2012
Music Gossip
Example doesn't like working with other artists. The 'Close Enemies' singer previously worked with boy band The Wanted on 'Chasing The Sun', but admits he does not normally enjoy the process of collaborating with other people. He said: "I don't…
Example gets thumbs up from Noel Gallagher
25 Sep 2012
Music Gossip
Ian Brown and Noel Gallagher are fans of Example. The 'We'll Be Coming Back' singer recently played on the same bill as the Stone Roses singer Ian and High Flying Birds main man Noel, and was pleasantly surprised how impressed with him they…
Example starts singing lessons
19 Sep 2012
Music Gossip
Example has only just started singing lessons. The 'Say Nothing' star already had a career spanning five years but recently decided to see a professional in order to coach his voice. He said: "I've released three albums and about 15 [UK] Top 40…
Ed Sheeran sings with Gary Lightbody at iTunes festival
3 Sep 2012
Music Gossip
Ed Sheeran was joined onstage by Gary Lightbody for a special performance of 'Chasing Cars' at the iTunes festival last night (02.09.12). The 'Lego House' hitmaker was joined by the Snow Patrol frontman at London's Roundhouse venue halfway through…
Example joins iTunes festival
7 Aug 2012
Music Gossip
Example, Hadouken! and DJ Fresh have joined the line up for iTunes Festival 2012. The three acts will perform on the same night at the London's Roundhouse venue on September 17. 'Stay Awake' singer Example, said: "I played iTunes Festival the last…
Example's diverse guitar album
11 Jul 2012
Music Gossip
Example's fourth album features "every kind" of guitar music. The rapper has a strong rock influence on the record, to be released in November, and is promised fans it will be "very good". He told NME magazine: "It's very good. It's like every…
Rihanna plays first show since grandmother's funeral
9 Jul 2012
Music Gossip
Rihanna gave her first live performance since her grandmother's death last night (08.07.12). The 'You Da One' singer took to the stage at the Barclaycard Wireless Festival at London's Hyde Park and gave a standout performance just two days after…
Sir Paul McCartney re-arranges tour for charity gig
27 Mar 2012
Music Gossip
Sir Paul McCartney re-arranged his world tour so he can play a charity concert in London. The Beatles legend is his bringing his full 'On The Run' arena tour to the Royal Albert Hall on Thursday night (29.03.12) to he kicks off a run of shows in aid…
Ibiza and Mallorca Rocks line ups revealed
12 Mar 2012
Music Gossip
Tinie Tempah, Kasabian, Bloc Party and New Order have been confirmed for Ibiza and Mallorca Rocks. An eclectic line-up for the events - which see different acts perform weekly between June until September on the neighbouring Spanish islands of Ibiza…
Snow Patrol, Kasabian and Nicki Minaj join The Stone Roses on T in the Park line-up 2012
23 Feb 2012
Noel Gallagher and Florence and the Machine also on bill
It was announced this morning that Kasabian and Snow Patrol would be the other main headliners at this year’s T in the Park (Fri 6 – Sun 8 Jul). Festival director and DF Concerts main man Geoff Ellis was excited to welcome the Brit bands to the T…
Paul McCartney to play Teenager Cancer Trust show
21 Feb 2012
Music Gossip
Sir Paul McCartney has been added to the line-up for this year's Teenage Cancer Trust gigs. The Beatles legend will kick-off the run of shows at London's Royal Albert Hall in aid of the charity on March 29, followed by 'Changed The Way You Kissed…
Pulp to play Teenage Cancer Trust show
20 Feb 2012
Music Gossip
Pulp are to perform at the Royal Albert Hall in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust next month. The reformed group - who made their live return last year after an eight-year absence - will headline the prestigious venue on March 31, the day after rapper…
Ed Sheeran had 'hard slog' to the top
13 Jan 2012
Music Gossip
Ed Sheeran had a "hard slog" getting to the BRIT Awards. The 20-year-old singer - who famously slept on friends and fans' couches after gigs as he made his way around the country in his early days - leads nominations at this year's awards with four…
Example to help The Wanted crack US
3 Jan 2012
Music Gossip
Example is going to help boy band The Wanted crack the US. The 'Change the Way You Kiss Me' hitmaker has written a track called 'Chasing the Sun' for the British group which their record label thinks will be a huge hit, and establish them in…
Example teaming with Enrique Iglesias
17 Nov 2011
Music Gossip
Example is working with Enrique Iglesias. The 28-year-old dance pop act - who has previously teamed up with Professor Green, Wretch 32 and Ed Sheeran - admits collaborating with the 'Hero' crooner will surprise fans, but feels he is versatile enough…
Example
24 Aug 2011
Picture House, Edinburgh, Mon 15 Aug 2011
As Mike Skinner’s sometime protégé it’s easy to pigeonhole London rapper Elliot Gleave as the new bearer of the crown soon to be abandoned by The Streets. Yet what he does is subtly different – where both men are outright crowd pleasers, Skinner’s…
Plan B avoids ego
22 Aug 2011
Music Gossip
Plan B doesn't feel "special", despite counting Sir Paul McCartney, David Bowie and Noel Gallagher among his fans. The 'She Said' singer finds it astonishing how many huge stars are impressed with his music, but has vowed never to get big headed and…
Example not a fan of uncool Cheryl
26 Jun 2011
Music Gossip
Example would not work with Cheryl Cole because she's not "cool". The 28-year-old rapper is not "big" on duets and does not think he would be able to work with the British singer because she makes "cheesy" records, which he does not want to be…
Example wants Kasabian collaboration
8 Jun 2011
Music Gossip
Example wants to record tracks with Kasabian and Swedish House Mafia. The 28-year-old rapper - real name Elliot Gleave - said he "may be swayed" to record with the 'Fire' rockers, particularly if he was approached by the band's guitarist and…
Lily Allen upset Example
5 Jun 2011
Music Gossip
Lily Allen is "hot and cold" with her tour support. The 'Smile' hitmaker was joined on the road in 2009 by Example - whose real name is Elliot Gleave - and the 'Changed The Way You Kiss Me' singer was bemused by her unpredictable treatment of…
Kasabian, The Chemical Brothers, Paolo Nutini and Glasvegas set for RockNess 2011
24 Feb 2011
Line-up also includes DJ Shadow, Frightened Rabbit, Magnetic Man
Rockness, Scotland's fastest growing festival, returns for 2011 with some of the hottest new acts in guitar music, while simultaneously remaining true to its electronic roots. Looking at the line-up, combined with winning NME's 'Best Small Festival…
