Universal’s London 2012 Deal

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Universal Music says it hasn’t ruled out Amy Winehouse opening the London Olympics in 2012.
In an interview with 6 Music Marc Robinson, director of film and music, claimed any of Universal’s artists could feature and there’s been a great deal of interest already from some acts.

“I think every artist is keen to get involved in these events, obviously they (Olympic commitee) are going to have a strong vision of what they want in their ceremonies so it’s up to us to assist them with what they can do musically,” he said.

It’s the first partnership of its kind by an Olympic organiser.

Olympics package by adelarks

Recession? What recession?

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New figures out this month show that the festival market is contributing more that £130million to the UK economy.  But it’s also costing festival organisers more than ever with claims artist fees are reaching unsustainable levels.

The Rise in Artist's Fees by adelarks

Midge Ure plans fundraising concert

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Live Aid mastermind Midge Ure has told 6 Music he is planning another fund raising concert. It follows the recent news that Mick Karn, former bass player with the band Japan, has been diagnosed with terminal cancer.

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John Peel World Cup

In the name of charity 7 of us from 6 Music headed north to play in a footy tournament as part of Liverpool Sound City. So we started well and battered Manchester boys In the City, then things took an almighty nose dive as we were pulled apart by Cream and followed that dismal encounter by being out paced by a collective of 45 year olds allegedly from The Farm. You know the ones, “All Together Now”….

Look at the photos here

 


My Work PC @ BBC

It’s not been the greatest of weeks. Hell in fact. So what better way to top off 5 days of anguish than breaking a BBC computer? The thing is, i didn’t break it, i swiveled the screen and then….well it fell off.

One thing you can count on the BBC is the equipment.  I’m pleased with the result, a really large and cumbersome laptop… see under extremes of pressure we’re a pretty resourceful bunch.