Archive for August 10th, 2007
Katie Melua reveals new album will be “different”
By Tina Calder SINGING sensation Katie Melua is to release a new album later this year. And the Georgian born star, who grew up in Belfast, has revealed her forthcoming release is set to be very different from anything she has produced before. Katie, 22, shot to fame in [Read More]
Shane Ward moves to America to further career
By Andrea Clarke SINGER Shayne Ward has moved to Los Angeles to record his second album in a bid to become the UK’s answer to Justin Timberlake. The X Factor winner, who’s mother is Irish, is set to surprise fans with a more American sound, after working with [Read More]
Irish band The Frames wow Australian & New Zealand audiences with Bob Dylan
By Andrea Clarke IRISH band The Frames have been wowing audiences in Australia and New Zealand after being personally invited to open for legendary singer Bob Dylan on his tour. The rockers, who hail from Dublin, have been supporting Dylan on the Australian leg of his tour [Read More]
Debut album from Irish band ITO
STANDBY is the debut album from ITO which will be released on Friday 17th August 2007. A launch party in The Village, Dublin on the Saturday night will pave the way for a series of in stores ITO will play throughout the country. ITO band members consist of Johnny Rayge, Ev, [Read More]
Pop producer Calvin Harris hits out at Girls Aloud
By Andrea Clarke Photo by ©Fabrizio Belluschi ELECTRO pop producer and singer Calvin Harris has vowed to never work with Girls Aloud. The Acceptable in the 80s singer, who was recruited to work on six tracks for Kylie Minogue’s comeback album, says he chooses his [Read More]
Razorlight at Tennents Vital Aftershow Parties
THE Stiff Kitten in Belfast will host the biggest stars of Tennents Vital for two great aftershow parties. On Tuesday August 21 Vital headliners Razorlight will play a DJ set at the intimate venue with support from resident Deci. The following night, Wednesday 22, funky [Read More]
Low budget Irish film catches eye of Spielberg
By Andrea Clarke LOW budget Irish film, Once is making waves in the US and caught the eye of legendary Hollywood director Steven Spielberg. The Saving Private Ryan director is enamoured by the movie, which cost a mere $150,000 to make. After seeing it he said: “A [Read More]
George really is the “Best” say NI footies fans
By Andrea Clarke Photo by ©Fabrizio Belluschi NORTHERN Ireland football fans have been voting George Best the Player of the Century in a special online poll. The Professional Footballers’ Association is celebrating its centenary by giving soccer fanatics the [Read More]
