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Win 2 Positive Vibration Festival of Reggae Tickets - Music-News

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Award-winning reggae festival, Positive Vibration announces its first wave of acts for 2018
Positive Vibration – Festival of Reggae 2018
Baltic Triangle, Liverpool
Friday 8th June & Saturday 9th June 2018
Tickets available now: skiddle.com/e/12997064 // Children under 12 go free
Just announced:
Macka B & The Roots Ragga Band
Adrian Sherwood and Creation Rebel
Sister Nancy and Legal Shot Sound System
Iration Steppas
Misty in Roots
Don Letts
Channel One Sound System
Manudigital with Parly B and Bazil
Capital Letters
Radikal Guru with Echo Ranks and Cian Finn
Dubkasm with Solo Banton
Count Skylarkin’ presents ‘Derek’s Island Discs’
The UK’s award-winning celebration of reggae music and Jamaican heritage returns in June 2018 for a jam-packed weekend of cultural appreciation and positivity.
Since its inception in 2016, Positive Vibration - Festival of Reggae has quickly established itself as one of the UK’s most exciting and eclectic reggae festivals, playing host to internationally renowned bands, legendary sound systems & selectors and some of the brightest new talent.
2018’s festival is no exception, with some absolute heavyweights already confirmed, including Macka B & The Roots Ragga Band, Adrian Sherwood and Creation Rebel, and Sister Nancy and Legal Shot Sound System amongst many others, with more announcements to come.
Taking place over the 8th & 9th June 2018 across the Baltic Triangle, Liverpool, the festival also sees the return of The Art of Reggae Exhibition – a successful collaboration between Positive Vibration and the International Reggae Poster Contest.
The exhibition, which supports the Alpha Boys School in Jamaica, will showcase 100 reggae-inspired posters, designed by illustrators & artists from over 70 countries. Submissions are open until 1st March 2018 via http://www.reggaepostercontest.com
To win a pair of tickets let us know which artist features on our new TICKETS OF THE WEEK section.
Just send an email with POSITIVE VIBRATION in the subject line to [email protected] please list your name, EMAIL, home address, telephone number, Twitter handle (if active) AND the Tickets Of The Week ANSWER.
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Win 1 of 3 Tax The Heat: Change Your Position CDs - Music-News

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To celebrate the release of the highly anticipated new record “Change Your Position”, Tax The Heat are pleased to announce two launch shows in London and Bristol where they will play the forthcoming new studio album IN FULL alongside other crowd favourites from their catalogue. The first show will be held at The Islington, in London on Friday 9th March; the second will see the band perform in their hometown Bristol at Rough Trade on Saturday 7th April.
“Change Your Position” is the follow up to the 2016 critically acclaimed debut album “Fed To The Lions”. The new album sees the band take a huge step forward as both songwriters and performers. The band’s unique blend of fuzz-driven rock with a modern alternative twist has won them a legion of fans. The album stamps its authority right from the off with the taut “Money In the Bank” (also the first single). From the staccato stomp of “Playing With Fire” to the huge riffs of “Cut Your Chains”, from the garage rock of “On The Run” to the slow groove and instant lyrical hit of “All That Medicine”. “Change Your Position” is a lean, focused album loaded with an energy that is set to propel the band to headline status.
The driving rhythms of Jack Taylor (Drums) and Antonio Angotti (Bass) are overlaid with the powerful riffs of JP Jacyshyn (Guitars) and distinctive melodies of Alex Veale (Vocals, Guitars).
"If an album is about capturing a band or artist at a certain point, 'Change Your Position' might have happened at the perfect time. As a band we toured, found our sound, found our place and took inspiration from a world in utter chaos. With 'Change Your Position' we pushed ourselves creatively as hard as we could and it took us further into ourselves than we expected - we hope it's apparent to the listener." – Alex Veale
Watch the official video “Money In The Bank” here: https://youtu.be/Yul1mivIqNs
Watch the lyric video “All That Medicine” here: https://youtu.be/3bt56X7_TIc
UK Launch Shows
Fri March 9th – London, The Islington
Sat April 7th – Bristol, Rough Trade
Tickets will go on general sale on January 15th and will be available via www.taxtheheat.com
More dates to be announced soon.
“Change Your Position” will be released through Nuclear Blast on 9th March 2018.
Order CD, Black Vinyl & Limited Light Blue Vinyl (all inc signed insert) here:
http://www.nuclearblaststore.co.uk/shop/nuclearblast/products.php?cat=5144
Order digital album here:
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/change-your-position/1310719787
Useful Links:
www.taxtheheat.com
www.youtube.com/taxtheheatuk
www.twitter.com/taxtheheat
www.facebook.com/taxtheheat
To enter just send an email with TAX THE HEAT in the subject line to [email protected] please list your NAME, EMAIL, ADDRESS & TWITTER HANDLE (if available).
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Win All Aboard! Eurovision 2018 CDs - Music-News

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ALL ABOARD! Eurovision 2018
Will the UK be left languishing in the lower echelons of the leader board as usual or will the judges put Brexit out of their mind for one evening and give us a chance? Doubtful. Will Greece & Cyprus award each other maximum points this year? You bet. And did John Lydon (Aka Johnny Rotten) get his wish as an entry for Ireland this year? Sadly not.
Yep, it’s the 63rd EUROVISION SONG CONTEST!
So far the 2018 contest has seemingly provided little scandal this year bar the usual accusations of plagiarism (Croatian this time) and there are even high hopes for Russia’s entry after the hoo-ha over the country’s boycott of last year’s competition. But there’s still plenty of time until the final for gossip to get tongues wagging and fingers poised to invade social media.
As Twitter gets ready to go into its annual Eurovision meltdown, Universal music present the album titled “All Aboard - Eurovision Song Contest Lisbon 2018”. The album will be released on physical formats (that’s CD’s to you) on April 20th. The album features all entrants to the competition – whether they make the final or not.
Digitally released TODAY with physical 2CD set released on April 20th. A DVD and Blu-Ray will be released on June 23. Available to pre-order now at: https://eurovision.lnk.to/2018
The album features all 43 songs from this year’s Eurovision Song Contest including the UK hopeful SuRie with “Storm”. Full track-listing below.
200 million viewers make the Eurovision Song Contest the world’s biggest TV Music show of the year. But it is much more than just a show, and millions of people listen to the music all through the year (are they mad?).
The grand finale takes place in Lisbon on the 12th May.
And now the official, serious bit:
Salvador Sobral brought Portugal its first ever victory in the Eurovision Song Contest in Kyiv last year. Until that moment, the country held the record for most appearances in the competition without a single win. After a competitive selection process, Lisbon was announced as the Host City of the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest last summer. The creative theme for the competition this year, All Aboard, resonates with Lisbon’s history and the diverse logos, inspired by the oceans, underscore Eurovision’s core values. The world of public service media faces many challenges today and yet the Eurovision Song Contest stands as a shining example of a world-class international television co-production. It is also one of the rare times in the year where countries all set aside any differences they might have and unite for three nights of live music and entertainment. With 43 participating countries, the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest will be the biggest since 2011.
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Win 1 of 5 Royal Wedding CDs - Music-News

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THE ROYAL WEDDING TO BE RELEASED ON DECCA RECORDS
Decca Records to release recording of Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle's wedding
Entire ceremony available globally on all streaming services for the first time ever
Recording available on Digital Platforms 19th May / Physical Release 25th May
When Prince Harry marries Ms. Meghan Markle next month, the Royal Wedding Ceremony will be recorded live and released on Decca Records within hours of the service ending. Decca, one of Britain’s most historic record labels, will have the privilege of capturing the entire service.
The official recording of the Wedding Service, to be held at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on Saturday 19th May, will be available to listen to at home that same day, then released into retail stores around the world from 25th May.
Musicians confirmed to perform at the wedding ceremony include British cellist Sheku Kanneh Mason, Welsh soprano Elin Manahan Thomas, The Choir of St George’s Chapel and Christian gospel group The Kingdom Choir. The Orchestra, conducted by Christopher Warren-Green, will be made up of musicians from the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, the English Chamber Orchestra and the Philharmonia. State Trumpeters are drawn from all ranks of the Band of the Household Cavalry, and will provide ceremonial support during the Service at St George's Chapel. The music will be under the direction of James Vivian, Director of Music, St George’s Chapel.
The physical album will include a special collector’s booklet. The recording will also be made available on vinyl.
Decca Records is a part of Universal Music, the world's leading music company, and has previously recorded and released the Wedding of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in 2011, as well as the Wedding of The Prince and Princess of Wales in 1981, and the Funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales in 1997. This uniquely original new recording will be the next in a historic line to mark major milestones for The Royal Family, and as such it will enter the homes of millions across the whole world.
The album will be produced by one of the world's finest classical record producers, Anna Barry, who has produced over 500 recordings of distinction for over 25 years, ranging from works by Andrew Lloyd Webber to opera at the Mariinsky Theatre with Valery Gergiev, and many other legendary artists including José Carreras and Zubin Mehta.
The multi-Grammy-nominated producer said of the Royal Wedding recording: “Capturing the words and music of this Royal Wedding is a great responsibility, knowing how much a permanent record of the event will mean to so many people around the world. Our Decca team will deliver a state of the art recording which captures every nuance of this very happy day and it will be a joy to be a part of the celebrations.”
Rebecca Allen, President of Decca Records said: “Decca is hugely proud of its historical connections to The Royal Family and is very much looking forward to recording, and making available within hours, this truly special event. This unique & prestigious occasion will be available to stream across all music platforms globally - a first for a Royal Wedding.”
Dickon Stainer, President & CEO, Global Classics & Jazz said: “This will go down in history as the first time a Royal Wedding can be re-lived within hours through the world’s streaming platforms; every word and every note of music.”
Decca will make a donation per album sold to support the charitable work of The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry. The Royal Foundation is used as the main vehicle for Their Royal Highnesses' philanthropic activities, including programmes such as Heads Together, Coach Core, and the Endeavour Fund (reg. charity no. 1132048). Ms. Markle will join The Royal Foundation as its fourth Patron following her marriage.
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Win a Stylophone Gen X-1 the new portable analogue synthesizer - Music-News

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Stylophone, the iconic and much loved British synthesizer brand, championed by artists such as David Bowie and Kraftwerk, have launched a brand new mini synth, the Stylophone Gen X-1 to create substantial sounds and melodies.
The newest member of the Stylophone family, the Stylophone Gen X-1, allows musicians and non-musicians alike to easily create music – from quirky beats to melodies with many new features.
Compact and battery-operated, the Stylophone Gen X-1, can be played anytime and anywhere, using the stylus or touch operated sound strip. The Gen X-1 is packed full of features including:
LFO square and triangle waves
Low pass filter cutoff/resonance
Sub octaves -1 & -2
Envelope attack/decay
Delay time/feedback
X button pulse width modulation
A built-in speaker enables you to share musical creations, or a headphone jack for listening. The aux in can be used to connect the Stylophone Gen X-1 to other sound modules for expanded possibilities.
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Win The Nineties DVDs - Music-News

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The Nineties – on DVD
The Nineties, a decade that saw technological triumphs and terrorist tragedies, inter-racial conflict in Los Angeles to New York and all points in between, the grunge revolution and hip-hop’s ascendance to the mainstream. A series of extraordinary events crowded across the world stage, including the collapse of the Soviet Union, the reunification of Germany and the end of apartheid in South Africa, while everything from culture to commerce was irrevocably altered as the world went online, and a groundbreaking, genre-bending new era of television change the world forever.
This epic new documentary series uses rare and archival footage alongside interviews with renowned journalists, historians, musicians and television cast and crew to give us a window into the decade that set the stage for the way we live today.
From Emmy Award winning executive producers Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman, The Nineties - released for the first time on 21st May - is the follow-up to its acclaimed predecessors The Sixties, The Seventies and The Eighties (also available now on DVD courtesy of Network Distirbuting).
The Nineties - DISC ONE
The One About TV – Parts 1 & 2
A decade of the fantastic and the familiar – from Twin Peaks to Friends to Sex and the City
Isn’t it Ironic
From Country music to gangsta rap, genre begets subgenre in a decade of musical diversity
The Comeback Kid
A look at the remarkable resilience of Bill Clinton – America’s first Baby Boom president
The Nineties - DISC TWO
New World Order
World events bring about fundamental change during the first few years of the decade.
The Information Age
The World Wide Web changes the fabric of modern life, but the brave new tech world has a dark side
Terrorism Hits Home
A decade of politically and religiously motivated violence shakes America.
Can We All Get Along?Progress is made in America’s struggle with racial equality, but a price is paid.
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Win Andrew Ashong tickets at Archspace - Music News

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Andrew Ashong
Archspace 22nd July 2018
Bringing ethereal layers of hypnotic and spiritual melodies
Andrew Ashong, ?hailing from the Forest Hill in South London, by way of Ghana, will be bringing his unique blend of jazz, soul and funk influences to create a show "dripping with rich melodies and great vibes" - Stamp the Wax.
Through his catchy riffs, laid back vocal lines, and searching bass lines, Ashong’s music sonically describes the diverse, melting pot of a city that he calls home. Ashong brings a fresh voice to soul music, that’s wise and sophisticated but also beautifully naive.
Ironically, ?Ashong? claims that he never wanted to be a singer, yet his song Flowers, the title track from his 2012 EP won him the award of ‘Gilles Peterson Worldwide Awards’ Track of the Year. He has been described as a “A hidden gem” by the Huffington Post, and The Guardian have compared his music to Shuggie Otis, Roy Ayers and Bill Withers, there’s no doubt that the acclaimed singer will be bringing his rare and stunning style with his full live band to Archspace. Expect a groove immersive, soul-baring and existentially searching show, that will have you swaying in deep thought and contemplation.
This will be a rare opportunity to see ?Andrew Ashong?, with a full live band, in a small intimate setting for you to be fully submerged in the majestic music that he creates.
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Win 1 of 5 LPs of Annette Céline performing songs by Chopin accompanied by Felicja Blumental - Music-News

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In Memorium features twelve songs by Fryderyk Chopin beautifully performed by Annette Céline accompanied on piano by her mother, Felicja Blumental.
The limited edition vinyl also includes an original artwork by Céline in contrast to the rest of the catalogue, which comprises works by Blumental’s husband Markus Mizne. The LP is released in honour of the first anniversary of Céline's death by Brana Records.
More info:
www.branarecords.com
www.facebook.com/BranaRecords
www.twitter.com/BranaRecords
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Win 1 of 3 Summer Of Love 3xCD mix - Music-News

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New State Music has announced the release of an era-defining retrospective celebrating the summers of 1988 & 1989 and the birth of the cultural movement known as ‘acid house’.
Summer Of Love is a 3CD mix album of the biggest acid house, rave and Balearic classics curated and mixed by three of the genres’ most high profile and historically documented DJs, Paul Oakenfold, Nancy Noise and Colin Hudd.
The collection features game-changing records famously associated with the DJs seminal respective club brands Spectrum, The Land of Oz and Future including key tracks by house originators Frankie Knuckles, Marshall Jefferson, Phuture, Fingers Inc and the No.1 single from Steve ‘Silk’ Hurley, ‘Jack Your Body’.
The album also features UK top 10s from 808 State ‘Pacific State’, Men Without Hats ‘Safety Dance’ & top 20s from it’s Immaterial, The Art of Noise, Bizzare Inc, Orbital, The Jungle Brothers, Stretch & Stacker Humanoid. Plus the credible underground club hits that made up the scene and scene favourites by bands The Cure, The Residents, Thrashing Doves and Yello.
During the summer of 1988 and 1989, a new cultural movement (known culturally as Second Summer of Love) was borne out of a desire to dance to the uplifting house sound of Chicago as enjoyed on the buzzing Balearic club scene of Ibiza, where a new type of all-night party lifestyle had been met with enthusiasm by UK clubbers. Upon their return to the UK, a new style of raving emanated from the underground club scenes of London and Manchester known as acid house, creating a mania referred to as the Summer of Love. The fervent demand to dance to electronic music spread like wildfire across the fields and disused warehouses of the UK, Europe and beyond, metamorphasising into the global rave scene enjoyed today.
Paul Oakenfold needs little introduction, he’s the man widely recognised as the protagonist of what we now know as acid house and the rave scene, and an internationally acclaimed DJ, producer, remixer and film soundtrack composer.
Paul kicks it all off on CD1 bringing the sound of Spectrum, the infamous acid house party at Heaven, mixing up classics from the likes of Frankie Knuckles, Marshall Jefferson, 808 State and Steve ‘Silk’ Hurley alongside more esoteric tracks form Sueno Latino, The Residents and even 80s ‘wild child’ Mandy Smith.
Colin Hudd is the legendary London Soul, Funk and Boogie DJ who was one of the first DJs in the UK to start playing US ‘House’ music and influenced a raft of DJs thereafter.
CD2 presents the sound of The Land Of Oz, also held at the nightclub Heaven in London, featuring an equally ecstatic blend of acid house & rave classics that takes in anthems from Quartz, Rhythim Is Rhythim, Bizarre Inc, Orbital, Joe Smooth and CeCe Rogers, together with a healthy side of ‘hip house’ from the Jungle Brothers, Fast Eddie and Jungle Crew.
Nancy Noise was probably the first female DJ to really make a name for herself and break down the doors of the formerly boys only club of DJing with her own distinct sound.
Nancy recreates her authentic Ibiza style DJ set on CD3 with the sound of Future, best described as a cool & breezy Balearic mix that captures the essence of Ibiza, bottles it and brings it back to the UK 88 / 89 style… The mix includes sublime moments from The Cure, Art Of Noise, Shakatak, Men Without Hats, Yello and more eclectic cuts from It’s Immaterial, Thrashing Doves and Stretch.
New State Music has set out to capture the essence of those heady days that sent shockwaves through UK society and still resonates in 2018, by releasing ‘Summer Of Love’ an album celebrating the 30th Anniversary of acid house, on Friday 27th July 2018.
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Win Bill Haley & The Comets Greatest Hits CD - Music News

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Bill Haley & The Comets
• 11 Song greatest hits compilation from Bill Haley and the Comets
• Includes Rock Around the Clock, Shake, Rattle and Roll, Blue Comet Blues and more
Bill Haley was an American rock and roll musician. He is credited by many with first popularising this form of music in the early 1950s with his group Bill Haley & His Comets and million-selling hits such as Rock Around the Clock, See You Later Alligator, Shake, Rattle and Roll and Razzle Dazzle. He has sold over 25 million records worldwide.
The Comets was the earliest group of white musicians to bring rock and roll to the attention of America and the rest of the world. From late 1954 to late 1956, the group placed nine singles in the Top 20, one of those a number one and three more in the Top Ten.
Bandleader Bill Haley had previously been a country music performer; after recording a country and western-styled version of Rocket 88, a rhythm and blues song, he changed musical direction to a new sound which came to be called rock and roll.
Although several members of the Comets became famous, Bill Haley remained the star. With his spit curl and the band's matching plaid dinner jackets and energetic stage behaviour, many fans consider them to be as revolutionary in their time as the Beatles or the Rolling Stones were a decade later.
TRACKLISTING
Rock Around The Clock
See You Later Alligator
Saints Rock n Roll
Shake, Rattle and Roll
Razzle-Dazzle
Blue Comet Blues
Skokiaan
Rip It Up
How Many
ABC Boogie
Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On
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Win Amazfit up Open-Ear Earbuds - Music-News

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Who can enter the competition?The competition is open to anyone.
When does the competition close?The competition closes on 31 January 2025.
How can I enter the competition?To enter, name one artist featured on the new Tickets Directory. Send your answer via email to [email protected] with "WIN" in the subject line. Include your name, email address, physical address, and Twitter handle (if available).
What can I win?There are three pairs of Amazfit Up open-ear earbuds to be won. The earbuds feature an open-ear design, advanced AI-powered features, Bluetooth calling, and up to 24 hours of battery life, making them ideal for fitness enthusiasts and daily use. These earbuds integrate seamlessly with Amazfit smartwatches, offering hands-free control, music playback, and more.
Is there a way to increase my chances of winning?Yes, you can double your chances by liking and retweeting the competition post on the Competitions Club page @competitionsC. Additionally, tagging friends in your retweet gives you extra entries.
What is the total prize pool amount?The total prize pool consists of 3 pairs of Amazfit Up open-ear earbuds, valued at £44.90 each.