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Sheffield City Hall and Memorial Hall, SheffieldThe most miserable man from Wales, Rhod Gilbert takes his hilarious performances to sell-out shows across the UK. Voted one of the Top 50 Comedians, Rhod makes regular appearances on top shows such as Mock The Week. A top-class comedian: buy your tickets early to avoid disappointment.…
Sheffield City Hall and Memorial Hall, SheffieldAn Irish rock band formed in 1962 getting their name from the book "Death of a chieftain" by Irish author John Montague. Apart from their own music they influenced many bands and performed with them both in UK and America. Van Morrisons Have I told you lately with the Chieftains was a big hit.They were also critically acclaimed for their version of "Women of Ireland" which contributed to Leonard Rosennman's osacr winning score to Stanley Kubricks "Barry Lyndon" They were much appreciated by the Rock fraternity and even influenced Jerry Garcia and Grisman in some of their renditions of Irish s…
The band Hot Chip consist of Alexis Taylor, Joe Goddard, Owen Clarke, Felix Martin and Al Doyle. They have been producing their own style of electro pop/alternative rock since 2000 and have so far released four albums. They were Mercury Prize nominees in 2006. Many members of the band are famed also for their DJ talents and have produced mix CDs. Their new album is due to be released in 2011 and their new single is 'Ends of the Earth.…
Sheffield Arena, SheffieldIrish pop band 'Westlife' have been one of the most successful boy bands of our time. First signed by Simon Cowell in the late 90s, now managed by Louis Walsh, the band are the only group in British or Irish history to have seven singles go straight to number 1. They began as a quintet but since the departure of Brian McFadden in 2004 have been a successful quartet. Their latest release was 'Gravity' in 2010.…
After being in indefinite hiatus for quite some time, this American rock band is so back! Yes! Blink 182's Tom DeLonge, Travis Barker, and Mark Hoppus have decided to play music again together. Since their last appearance onstage in December 2004, the band have reformed. With their exceptional musical style and original songs-- with occasional lyrical toilet humor, Blink 182 fans are undoubtedly excited to hear and watch them play music together again on the stage. Playing new songs from their album entitled ‘Neighborhoods,’ which was released in September last year, Blink 182 is going to m…
Sheffield City Hall, SheffieldRussell Watson is a much loved English tenor, termed by many the 'people's tenor'. He began his career singing in working men's clubs then had a breakthrough in 1999 when he was asked to sing the English National Anthem at Wembley for the Rugby Challenge Cup final. His debut album was 'The Voice' in 2001 and he went on to release four more before being diagnosed with Brain Cancer. Since having life saving surgery in 2007 he has released 3 further albums, the latest is 'La Voce' in 2010.…
Sheffield City Hall and Memorial Hall, SheffieldFrancis Martin Patrick Boyle ('Frankie') is a popular Scottish-born comedian, famed for his dark humour and fairly pessimistic outlook. He has enjoyed TV success as a permanent panellist on 'Mock the Week' and has featured also on 'Have I Got News For You', '8 Out of 10 Cats', 'Never Mind the Buzzcocks' and 'Argumental'. In 2009 he published 'My Shit Life So Far' and continues to entertain live audiences with his comic improvisations and political satire.…
Motorpoint Arena Sheffield, SheffieldPost-punk, Killing Joke are still creating pandemonium with Jaz Coleman's intense vocal style leading the way. These apocalyptic musical alchemists have woven a mesmerising beat with resonant guitar chords to create an art house metal sound that is undeniably theirs alone. After pursuing individual projects for a time, the remaining original band members reformed in 2008 following the death of former bassist, Paul Raven. With over a dozen albums to their name, one of their best known songs, Love Like Blood, reached number sixteen in the UK singles chart. Killing Joke have just come out…
Sheffield City Hall, SheffieldJason's original twist of intelligent comedy has seen him win several accolades, including a Perrier Award Nomination in 2001 and more recently the 2007 Perrier Newcomer Award Nomiation. The first ever comedian to sell more than 25,000 tickets at the Edinburgh Festival, he is a comedic force to be reckoned with. His brand new live show, Cirque Du Byrne tours the UK in the autumn of 2011.…
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By Amanda ArnoldRobin Gibb stuns medics with his recovery from a coma and is determined to record music again.
By Paul ArnoldArsenal's prolific striker, Robin van Persie, has won the coveted PFA Player of the Year Award after…
By Lucy MiddletonThe city of Liverpool said farewell to the Sea Odyssey Giants on Sunday after three days of the stre…
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The Witchcraft Trials of EssexEssex is infamous with its involvement in the witchcraft trials that took place around 400 years ago. We look at case histories and the accusations that caused mass hysteria, showing the amazing stories behind the considerable loss of life.
Top 10 fireworks displaysEvery year from mid-October the supermarket foyers are filled with the colourful display of rockets, sparklers, roman candles and catherine wheels, which means just one thing - fireworks night is almost upon us once again.
Britain's Best RollercoastersBritEvents went in search of the UK's best rollercoasters and only the most exhilarating made the cut. Complete with rider testimonials, videos and facts about Britain's favourite rollercoasters, here is our top 10.
