What's on in Bournemouth, Dorset

Olly Murs

Achieving second place on ITV's The X Factor in 2009, Olly Murs debut single named Please Don't Let Me Go' hit the top spot on the UK's Singles Chart, and his second single Thinking of Me reached number four. Of Latvian descent, Olly signed a joint deal between Epic Records and Syco Music in 2010, and will shortly be co-presenting the eighth series of The Xtra Factor, the companion show to the X Factor.…

The Wanted

As far as boy bands go one of the newest and most talented groups on the scene is The Wanted, a group of British guys who have taken the pop genre by storm. Their debut self-titled album came out in 2010, and ever since then Capitol Records has been encouraging the group to continue to produce great music. The next album to be released was Battleground, which was a slight departure from their earlier pop formula that appealed to the younger generation. This has been a real recipe for success for the group who has continued to make some amazing strides toward an emerging sound that is now ma…

Florence and the Machine have been going from strength to strength since their chart topping album 'Lungs' in 2009 and unavoidable cover of 'You've Got the Love' - the latter partly aided by Dizzee Rascal - and are set to continue this trend in 2012. Although Florence and the Machine by name, this success is focused mainly on Florence herself. A flame-haired woman with a striking voice, she has inspired musicians and women as a whole through her attitudes and styles over the last two years - a feat recognised by her new status as a fashion icon. With her assorted band of musicians behind her -…

Van Morrison

Van Morrison is a Northern Irish singer-songwriter and musician. Both his live performances and his studio recordings are considered to be inspirational and among the best in the world. He has won 6 Grammy Awards and is inducted into both the 'Rock and Roll' and 'Songwriters Hall of Fame'. His latest album recording was 'Astral weeks, Live at the Hollywood Bowl' in 2009.…

A true rags to riches story, English singer songwriter Matt Cardle first made a name for himself by winning the seventh series of popular UK reality TV show The X Factor in 2010. A consistent fan favorite during his tenure on the X-factor, Matt Cardle captured the viewers attention performance after performance with his passionate rock style, heavily featuring both his abilities as a guitarist as well as an impressive vocal range. A set of skills undoubtedly honed during his time spent as a lead vocalist and guitarist for rock bands Seven Summers and Darwyn. His first single, a recording of hi…

The Bootleg Beatles

Re-live the sights and sounds of sixties as the world’s premier Beatle band returns to Cambridge with their spectacular two hour multi-media stage production featuring all the classic Beatle hits. Using film footage of the period and 'with a little help from' their regular brass and string ensemble the show traces the history of the Fab Four from Liverpool's Cavern Club through Sgt Pepper to The Apple Rooftop in what has now become one of the ‘not to miss’ annual traditions of the seasons calendar. …

Australian Pink Floyd is the band to see when it comes to Pink Floyd tributes. More than just an average cover band, Aussie Pink Floyd meticulously strives to recreate the ground-breaking work of the iconic band and put on mind-blowing live stage shows. Lasers, lights, on-screen visuals, and huge inflatables give lucky audience members a chance to really feel like they're at an authentic Pink Floyd concert. In 2011 they became the first band to debut a new stereoscopic 3D element as part of their show and 2012 is sure to bring more jaw-dropping innovations to the delight of their large fan bas…

Engelbert Humperdinck

As one of the strongest and most enduring voices in the business, Engelbert Humperdinck, the man who has sold 150 million albums worldwide, is bringing his show to the UK with a string of nationwide dates. In his 75th year, Engelbert Humperdinck, whose name comes from the 1911 Austrian composer who wrote "Hansel & Gretel", is an artist who, not only shows little sign of slowing down, but is always looking forward and discovering new avenues that keep him current, introducing himself to a whole new generation of fans. Performing all the Humperdinck classics including Quando-Quando-Quando, Am …

Chris Rea

Chris Rea is one of England's greatest contemporary Rock legends, having released nearly 20 albums he is as prolific as he is talented. Taking the time to appreciate the music of Chris Rea requires little to no effort, it always speaks for itself. His fans have been as dedicated as they are admiring, accounting for nearly thirty million records being sold world wide. This artist appears to be taking his music in a much more classical direction in the near future, foregoing the chance to stray too far from his already proven formula. This is not to say the music being created is rehashed or…

You Me At Six

Together since 2004, English rock band 'You Me at Six' released their debut album 'Take Off Your Colours' in 2008. They claim inspiration from American bands such as 'Blink 182' and 'Thrice' and have received multiple 'Kerrang!' Award nominations. Their second studio album was released in 2010 and titled 'Hold Me Down' and their third, 'Stay with Me' later in 2010. Fans are awaiting the release of album three, the band have been back to the recording studio and are to release it later in 2011.…