There are very few artists bigger than the icon Barry Manilow. With his huge hits Mandy, Can't Smile Without you, Could it be Magic and of course the huge Copacabana, Barry Manilow is probably one of the most successful singers ever. Born in Brooklyn, USA in 1946, Barry has had a hugely successful career in the limelight, and continues to sell out of tickets wherever he performs. Love him or hate him, he's an icon, and concerts don't get much bigger than Barry's!
Tickets
The industrial genre is typically full of acts that are very dark and brooding, and while Rammstein has these qualities it is also not without a sense of humor. The band tends to do a lot of different pyrotechnics sets in addition to other forms of entertainment while playing their music, and this adds a great deal to the band's appeal with fans. To say that they have a great fan base would be an understatement, this is a group that has an international following after the release of the hit album Sehnsucht. Once that album was released hit singles such as Ich Wil Dich among others gained a
Tickets
The O2 Arena, LondonNot many singers can claim to be the Third God of Song, but that's the divine status Eason Chan has been awarded by his legions of fans. Born in Hong Kong, Eason Chan has been storming the Asian charts with his Cantopop hits since the mid nineties. Time Magazine included his U87 album in their list of Five Asian Albums Worth Buying. With a phenomenal number of award winning recordings behind him, he is not only an accomplished vocalist, but can play a range of instruments too - bass, drums, harmonica, piano, violin. Despite his numerous recordings and live appearances, Eason has managed…
Tickets
Barbican Hall, LondonSon of folk singers Loudon Wainwright and Kat McGarrigle, Rufus Wainwright is one of modern music's shining stars, and continues to delight audiences at packed venues across the UK.…
TicketsBritish Reggae group Aswad first appeared on the scene in the mid 1970s. Their songs were of a troubled black youth. 'Three Babylon' 'It's not our Wish' and 'Warrior Charge' in particular reflected their cause. They are probably best known for their somewhat lighter 'Don't Turn Around' from 1988. They have enjoyed a wide and varied career singing with artists like Sting and Cliff Richard. They have performed worldwide including locations such as the Royal Albert Hall, Montego Bay and had dates in West Africa, Japan and Israel.…
Tickets
Islington Assembly Hall, LondonTony Christie has had top twenty hits all around the world with "Las Vegas", "I Did What I Did For Maria", "Avenues And Alleyways", "Walk Like A Panther", "Every Word She Said" and "Is This the Way to Amarillo" which sold over one and a half million copies. On its re-release on 14 March 2005 to raise money for the Comic Relief charity it reached number one for seven weeks with the biggest sales for a number one for the year and is still the biggest selling single of the century! Tony Christie's UK tour celebrates his 50th anniversary in music and the release of his new album, 'Now's The…
Tickets
O2 Academy Islington, LondonCrashing onto the scene in 2008 with their unique blend of indie pop, The Dum Dum Girls have gone on to become one of America's most accessible yet eclectic indie rock acts. Frontwoman Dee Dee Penny first began working on The Dum Dum Girls as a solo project, but upon being signed by Sub Pop on the strength of her song writing, The Dum Dum Girls soon became a four piece group. Deriving their name from the title of an album by the Vaselines as well as a song by Iggy Pop, the Dum Dum Girls seemingly wear their influences and mission statement on their sleeves, living up to such an title in every …
TicketsCara Salimando is one of those artists who always knew she would be a famous musician, since she was very young one could hear songs being played on her toy piano. This lead her parents to encourage her career as time went on, and eventually the young singer began to join other artists in composing music. Her first single "Dust" has been well received both in the indie and mainstream music scenes, and as time goes on she is certain to receive a large following. The amount of time it will take for her to truly "come about" is unknown, but one can be sure that it will be soon. Being such a y…
TicketsO2 Academy Islington, London24-7 Spyz formed in 1986 in South Bronx, New York. Their eclectic music that mixes elements of heavy metal with funk, soul, and reggae with heavy metal and rock has been compared to Bad Brains and Living Colour. While never quite reaching superstar status, they did release five critically acclaimed albums before breaking up in 1998. They got back together briefly in 2003, and released a new album in 2006. The members have worked on various projects over the years, including playing for Ben Folds on his Rockin' the Suburbs tour in 2005. In August of last year, the band got back together wi…
Tickets
The following events are taking place in or around the postcode W1F, within a 15 mile radius, give or take a mile or two.
By Amanda ArnoldKate Middleton has revealed the name of her new puppy during a visit to a school in Oxford yesterday.
By Amanda ArnoldAdele puts her finger up to 'the Suits' when her acceptance speech was cut short.
By Lucy MiddletonA musical version of the 1992 film The Bodyguard, starring Whitney Houston, is set to open at London…
By Lucy MiddletonOne of four versions of Edvard Munch's The Scream is to be sold at auction with a guide price of $80m.
By Lucy MiddletonAfter 150 years, the first ever detective novel, The Notting Hill Mystery by Charles Felix, is back in print.
By Lucy MiddletonThe British ghost story starring Daniel Radcliffe spends another week at the top due to school half term.
By Lucy MiddletonSpanish actor Antonio Banderas is to star in the upcoming art film 33 Days as Pablo Picasso. The fil…
By Lucy MiddletonHollywood actor Will Smith is confirmed to be overseeing the development of a follow-up to the 2007 …
By Lucy MiddletonThe famous Twickenham Film Studios has gone into administration after having a tough three years, de…
By Lucy MiddletonThe Roald Dahl adaptation of Matilda was a big winner at the Whatsonstage.com awards, with four priz…
Uneven Structure Februus album reviewIt has been two and a half years in the making, but will Uneven Structure's debut album Februus deliver? BritEvents' resident djent fan, Lucy Middleton, seeks out the biggest speakers she can find to see for herself.
Natural Observations by June WaleyAn exhibition by the founder and director of Forth Environment Link is to be held at The Stirling Smith gallery, that shares her love of the earth's natural landscapes and love of nature.
Britain's Best Historic CastlesWith a long history of bloody, violent clashes and battles, castles were originally designed as territorial fortresses and used as symbols of wealth and power by kings, queens and lords through the ages. We take a look at some of Britain's best castles to visit.
British World Heritage SitesEstablished by UNESCO in 1972 to protect the world's natural and cultural heritage, the list of World Heritage sites lists an incredible 28 sites all worth visiting for their natural beauty, cultural significance, and historic interest.
