Marooned in Aberystwyth, UK, blind chance and a shared fascination with the British seaside brought together Paul Newland and Tim Noble. On deserted beaches and vertiginous coastal paths, in ancient woodlands and derelict mines, conversations veered wildly from myth to fact, sea to sky, waking to dreaming, cartography to psychogeography, song to instrumental, melody to rhythm
Death Defying Life formed back in 2003 and rapidly became a well known name around York, playing fresh sounding flat-out punk rock at every available opportunity and venue, all across the UK. In 2004 they took it upon themselves to organise a West Coast US tour, playing shows from Bellingham to San Francisco, including a Fat Wreck Chords show with punk band Western Addiction.
On return, bassist Jonah called it a day and left Death Defying Life.
Leeds based trio I SWIM WITH SHARKS blend infectious melodies with a scissor kicking live presence to create their exciting Guitar Driven Aggro Pop. Over the last 12 months the band have shared stages with the likes of Alabama 3 and Mr Beastly amongst others and have enamoured audiences with their commanding live performances. Their debut release, the single
One Step Behind is England's number one Madness tribute band. The band was formed in 1993 in London, UK and has created a large fan base in a short time after that. The band started playing the smaller venues in London home, but soon became One Step Behind asked to play in leading major venues. Like Madness, One Step Behind is known for her antics on stage. The band has the same wacky ska atmosphere that so typifies Madness.
Culture Club was a popular 1980s pop group, perhaps most noticeable for their gender-bending frontman Boy George. The other members of the band were Roy Hay on guitars and keyboards, Mikey Craig playing bass and Jon Moss (ex Damned, London, Adam and the Ants) on drums. Their first album, 1982's Kissing to Be Clever, became a major international hit, spawning the hit singles "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" (which went 'all the way' in the BBC-Charts in late 1982), "Time (Clock of the Heart)", and "I'll Tumble 4 Ya".
Chipmunk is a grime MC from North London. He is regarded as one of the grime scene's best talents, having already released three mixtapes by the age of 16, as well as working with Cookie and Black The Ripper on the Motivation Music series. Chipmunk was part of Eskibeat Recordings after Wiley showed an interest in his music, but has since left that collective. Chipmunk is currently a member of the crew Circular Movements, along with Shalo Kid and Hits. He should be releasing an album sometime during 2008.
Exploring the hitherto wild grounds between Iggy Pop and Rabbie Burns. TAM DEAN BURN - vocals, RUSSELL BURN- drums, MALCOLM ROSS - guitar. Listen at http://www.myspace.com/burnbrosross
Barry Alan Crompton Gibb CBE (born 1 September 1946) is a singer, songwriter and producer. He was born in Douglas, Isle of Man, to English parents. With his brothers Robin and Maurice, he formed the Bee Gees, one of the most successful pop groups of all time. The trio got their start in Australia, and found their major success when they returned to England. He is known for his high-pitched falsetto singing voice.