NME Awards

I thought I would give the NME Awards a little mention as I get most of my influences in music from the NME magazine.
The bands mentioned and who won at the event will be at the majority of festivals over the summer. Below is a list of the main awards and the winners.....
Godlike Genius: The Cure
Best British Band: Oasis
Best International Band: The Killers
Best Solo Artist: Pete Doherty
Best New Band: MGMT
Best Live Band: Kings of Leon... Only by the Night!!!
Best Track: MGMT 'Time to Pretend'
Best Live Event: Glastonbury 2008

There were other awards that don't really mean anything music wise like...
Worst Dressed: Amy Winehouse and Villain of the Year: George W Bush that I thought I wouldn't mention...aagh well I have now!!!!
However the main news from the awards is that The Libertines will be getting back together soon and hopefully for good as they are one of my favourite bands.
Blur band mates Graham Coxon and Damon Albarn got on stage for a performance giving their fans a teaser for their festival appearances in the summer.
The NME Awards is on channel 4 as I am writing this blog so you may miss it, however you can probably catch up on channel 4 on demand and see some of the live appearances by elbow and the cure to mention a few...

Keep listening...

T in the Park

From its beginnings at Strathclyde Country Park in 1994 to what will undoubtedly be the most successful year to date, in the lush environs of Balado in 2008, T in the Park has grown in size and influence to become one of the most important and critically acclaimed music events on the international festival circuit.

Originally having attended my local festival since 1998...back in the day of Pulp and the prodigy, I have loved every minute of the festival experience. Many of the acts still continue to date and the line up for next year look amazing.

Expect a line-up of around 180 artists to play over 11 stages. The many acts confirmed so far include headliners Kings of Leon, The Killers, Blur, Snow Patrol, along with The Specials, Franz Ferdinand, Bloc Party, The Streets, Manic Street Preachers, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Katy Perry, Razorlight, Elbow, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Pendulum, Peter Doherty, and White Lies.

There are not many tickets left for this year however you can try the following outlets from 9.00am Friday 27 February.

Ticketmaster:
www.ticketmaster.co.uk or call 08444 999 990.

Also available from:
www.lastminute.com
www.nme.com
Ripping - Edinburgh

Below is a map for those thinking about going...


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Welcome!

Festivals and Gigs is my way of reaching out to you my fellow music fans.

I am going to try and provide some useful information for the fast approaching summer festival season throughout Europe with my favourite festivals guide.

I am also going to try and provide details of up and coming gigs in the north east and bonnie Scotland.

Having been to various gigs throughout Scotland and the North East from T in the Park to the Carling Academy in Newcastle, I will give you my run through on the hottest gigs this year!!!

As a student myself I am looking to make the most of my summer so I am going to give you my opinions on the best gigs with the line ups included.

However I have not been to all the gigs and festivals mentioned so your feedback, pictures and the music venues you are attending this year, feel free to leave your mark on my blog.

I am still deciding on what ones to attend so your opinions would be a great help.

Thanks for reading and I hope you find this useful.