The legendary Paul Weller will play a very special Eden Session on July 10, 2009, further enhancing the line-up of headliners for the 2009 gigs that includes; Kasabian, Razorlight, The Kooks and the rescheduled sell-out Oasis show.

This very special Eden show for the Prince’s Rainforests Project (PRP) in association with EDF Energy, and is part of a broader programme of joint EDF Energy and Eden initiatives which are being launched this year to encourage collective action in the fight against climate change.

The 2009 Eden Sessions headliners are:
JULY 4th – Kasabian
JULY 9th – Razorlight
JULY 10th – Paul Weller
JULY 14th – Oasis (sold out)
JULY 18th – The Kooks

With this years line up The Eden Sessions have cemented their reputation for showcasing some of the world’s finest live acts having previously played host to the likes of Kaiser Chiefs, Muse, KT Tunstall, The Raconteurs, Vampire Weekend, The Verve, Amy Winehouse, Goldfrapp, Basement Jaxx, Snow Patrol and Editors. All the gigs include an impressive supporting bill to be announced very soon.

Tickets are on sale now, priced at £35 per ticket per show, plus a £5 booking fee per ticket. To book, call the Eden box office on 01726 811972 or visit http://www.edenbookings.com

** Sessions tickets also entitle the ticket holder entry to the Eden Project, either on the day of the concert or the day after **

HRH The Prince of Wales set up the PRP in 2007, in order to build awareness about the need to slow the rate of tropical deforestation to prevent catastrophic climate change. This gig will raise public awareness about the link between rainforests and climate change and encourage people to sign up to the PRP’s high-profile awareness campaign.

The PRP has developed a proposal for emergency funding to help protect rainforests and to encourage rainforest nations to continue to develop without the need for deforestation. Following a very significant meeting of world leaders convened by HRH The Prince of Wales, an international working group has now been set up to examine this ‘Emergency Package’ along with other proposals.

People can sign up to the PRP campaign at The Prince’s Rainforests Project Official Website

Peter Hampel, Eden’s Creative Director, said: “This concert is a really exciting addition to the 2009 Eden Sessions line-up and we are delighted to be drawing attention to the vital work of The Prince’s Rainforests Project. We are really grateful for the support of EDF Energy to enable us to host what will be an amazing night of music from one of the world’s most respected and enduring artists.”

Tickets Links:
Razorlight
The Kooks
Kasabian
Ladyhawke

Eden Sessions Official Website

Paul Weller Official Website

Cancer Research UK has announced today that Stereophonics front man Kelly Jones will be joining the already incredible line up at its annual heritage music event, Sound & Vision. He will be performing a stripped down, live acoustic set at the event, which takes place at the iconic Abbey Road Studios on 26th February 2009.

The night will also see performances from Paul Weller, Lemar and Diana Jones at what will be the hottest event this year.

Now in its fourth year, Sound & Vision has raised over £400,000 for Cancer Research UK’s lifesaving work. Following high demand for tickets to this year’s event, Cancer Research UK is auctioning off the final pair of tickets online now.

The exclusive tickets will give the top bidder access to Sound & Vision, as well as the VIP reception and the Green Room, where they will get the once in a lifetime chance to meet Paul Weller and have a picture taken with him as a memento of the night.

The auction closes at 8am on February 21, 2009, so head straight to our NEWS section at www.soundandvisionofficial.com to be in with a chance!

Special tickets with VIP green room access are available through an online auction for the sold-out event, Sound & Vision, at Abbey Road studios, London on 26th February 2009 starring special guests Paul Weller and Dermot O’Leary.

Now in its fourth year, Cancer Research UK’s ‘Sound & Vision’ celebrates music, the people who make it and the imagery it inspires.

In addition to Paul Weller, Lemar, Paolo Nutini and new artist Diana Jones will be performing on the night and patron Bob Harris will be co-hosting the event with Dermot O’Leary.

To start bidding, go to the eBay Auction Page!

For more information:

Sound & Vision Official Website

Ocean Colour Scene guitarist Steve Cradock will be releasing his debut single “Running Away” on February 16, 2009, taken from his debut solo album ‘The Kundalini Target’ (out Feb 9th).

The “Running Away” video was filmed at The Prince of Wales in Camden with his good friend Mani playing bass and The Enemy in the audience.

Watch “Running Away” video:

Steve Cradock on amazon.co.uk

As a taster, Steve is giving away a free download of “Beware of The Falling Rocks” from the album. Download MP3 from www.oceancolourscene.com.

As the founding member of Ocean Colour Scene he has penned some of the 90’s definitive hits such as “The Riverboat Song”, “The Day We Caught The Train” and “Hundred Mile High City” which have become engrained into British Culture as the theme tune to the Chris Evans fronted TFI Friday and signature song in Guy Ritches ‘Lock Sock & Two Smoking Barrels’.

With his debut solo album, Steve has grafted 10 beautiful laments about love, life, loss and the union of marriage. Tracks such as “Running Away”, “Beware of Falling rocks” and “Ask the sound” showcase what a talent he is, exposing the vulnerability and innocence of young love.

The album features Paul Weller on vocals on a couple of the tracks and 12 string guitar on “Paint Your Picture”.

Ocean Colour Scene Official Website

Steve Cradock YouTube videos

Steve Cradock MySpace

TCT at The Royal Albert Hall DVD has been released. Packed with performances that capture the spirit of this unique event, including one-off collaborations between Noel Gallagher and Paul Weller and Razorlight and The Who’s Roger Daltrey, the TCT DVD is available from the Teenage Cancer Trust website (www.teenagecancertrust.org) at a special preview price. The DVD will be available on general release from all good retailers from 14 April, 2008.

All profits from the sale of the DVD will go to Teenage Cancer Trust, helping them to continue to build specialist teenage cancer units within the NHS for young people with cancer.

DVD Purchase Link

Watch video clips from TCT at The Royal Albert Hall (2006/2007):

WMV format:

Kasabian
Noel Gallagher
Paul Weller
The Who

RAM format:

Kasabian
Noel Gallagher
Paul Weller
The Who

TCT at The Royal Albert Hall DVD (2006/2007) tracklist:

The Who – The Seeker
Noel Gallagher – Don’t Look Back In Anger
Noel Gallagher and Paul Weller – The Butterfly Collector
Kaiser Chiefs – Take My Temperature
The Coral – Dreaming Of You
The Cure – The Kiss
Razorlight and Roger Daltrey – Summertime Blues
The View – Face For The Radio
Bloc Party – Like Eating Glass
The Bees – Got To Let Go
Gruff Rhys – Gwn Miwn
Judas Priest – Hell Bent For Leather
Kasabian – L.S.F.
The Who – Baba O’Riley
The Who – Tea and Theatre

Tickets to the April 2008 gigs at the Royal Albert Hall are now on sale and are proving to be as in-demand as ever with Muse, Paul Weller and Duffy selling out within hours.

However, there is limited availability for The Fratellis and an evening of comedy with Noel Fielding and more exciting acts.

The TCT gigs were the brainchild of The Who’s Roger Daltrey CBE, patron of Teenage Cancer Trust, who has, over the last eight years, persuaded the best of British talent available across rock, pop and comedy to give up their time to raise money for this unique charity.

Each day in the UK, 6 teenagers will be diagnosed with cancer – that is over 2,000 diagnoses per year. TCT funds specialist teenage units in NHS hospitals, providing an environment where teenagers can get on with being teenagers, a positive environment expected to improve survival rates and ensure a better future for patients and their families.

TCT at the Royal Albert Hall, London – April 2008 shows:

Information could change! Go to the Teenage Cancer Trust Official Website for the latest news and information.

April 8 2008 Tuesday Madness with The Holloways
April 9, 2008 Wednesday Noel Fielding plus guests
April 10, 2008 Thursday A Special acoustic performance by Paul Weller and Steve Cradock with special guest Duffy – Sold Out
April 11, 2008 Friday The Fratellis plus guests
April 12, 2008 Saturday Muse plus guests – Sold Out
April 13, 2008 Sunday TCT Sessions with Joan Armatrading, David Gray, Newton Faulkner, Amy Macdonald

For more information, go to

Teenage Cancer Trust Official Website

With the first two albums selling over 350k copies between them, UMTV have put together another brilliant album of the best songs of the year – ‘Essential Songs 2008′, set for release in the UK on 3rd December 2007.

Now that the end of the year is in sight, it’s time to sit back and reminisce about the good times of 2007 and get ready to see in the New Year. What better way to do this than by listening to the biggest essential songs of the year?

The track list reads like a who’s who of pop royalty. From the shiny new, to the classic greats. Starting with the come back kings Take That and their massive new hit “Rule The World” (from the hit movie Stardust), moving onto the collaboration between modern day diva Amy Winehouse and superstar producer Mark Ronson with the track “Valerie”. With new blood from the Coronation Street heartthrob Richard Fleeshman, and classics from legends Oasis, The Cranberries and Paul Weller, CD 1 really does have something for everyone.

The second CD opens with the exclusive of pop prince Mika’s new track “Happy Ending” and carries on with an eclectic mix of songs from artists old and new, with girl power being added by Feist and her catchy “1234″ and Mutya Buena with “Real Girl”.

If that isn’t enough to entice you, ‘Essential Songs – 2008′ also includes tracks from some of the finest artists in the world including The Killers, Nelly Furtado, Embrace and Pop royalty Elton John.

Track List – Provisional:

CD1

Take That – Rule The World
Amy Winehouse – Valerie
Kate Nash – Foundations
Maroon 5 – Makes Me Wonder
Nelly Furtado – Say It Right
James Morrison – The Pieces Don’t Fit Any More
Richard Fleeshman – Coming Down
New Radicals – You Get What You Give
Hoobastank – The Reason
Razorlight – Somewhere Else
The Feeling – Sewn
Train – Drops Of Jupiter
Paul Weller – Changingman
Lighthouse Family – High
Cast – Walk Away
Cardigans – Erase/Rewind
Jamie Scott & The Town – When Will I See Your Face Again
Ocean Colour Scene – The Day We Caught The Train
Stereophonics – Dakota
Oasis – Stand By Me

CD2

Mika – Happy Ending
Keane – Somewhere Only We Know
Timbaland – Apologize
Paolo Nutini – New Shoes
Amy McDonald – Mr Rock & Roll
Mutya Buena – Real Girl
The Twang – Either Way
Travis – Sing
Feeder – Just The Way I’m Feeling
The Killers – Somebody Told Me
Embrace – Ashes
Gabrielle Feat. Paul Weller – Why
Nick Drake – Northern Sky
Cure – Just Heaven
Ian Brown – FEAR
Cranberries – Dreams
Dodgy – Good Enough
James – Sit Down
Aztec Camera – Somewhere In My Heart
Shed 7 – Chasing Rainbows
Elton John – Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me

Essential Songs 2008 on amazon.co.uk

Dublin Olympia (November 17/18)
Newcastle City Hall (November 20/21)
Sheffield Octagon (November 23)
Glasgow Barrowlands (November 24/25)
Manchester Apollo (November 27/28)
Wolverhampton Civic Hall (November 30)
Brighton Centre (December 2)
Poole Lighthouse (December 3)
Gloucester Leisure Centre (December 4)
London Forum (December 6/7)

There will be a pre-sale exclusively from July 12th only on Paul Weller.com.

Tickets go on general sale from Friday July 14.”

-Jenny May-