All Posts Tagged With: "Music"

Local artists to perform at “Mound of Music” at La Hougue Bie in aid of Jersey Heritage

Isle News, 5 August 2009 – La Hougue Bie is set to provide a historic setting for contemporary local music in order to raise money for Jersey Heritage.
Mound of Music 2009, which has been funded by Mourant through its sponsorship of Jersey Heritage, sees Jersey bands and songwriters coming together for a day of live [...]

Pink Floyd tribute band, Pigs on the Wing, reunite on the Isle of Man

Isle News, 30 July 2009 – Reuniting for their first gig since TT 2006, Pigs on the Wing, the legendary Manx Pink Floyd tribute ensemble that first played on the Isle of Man in 1997, is playing in the Royal Hall at the Villa Marina, Douglas on Saturday October 10th, 2009.  (Doors open 19.00 show [...]

“Early bird” ticket deals for the 2009 GuitarFest expire Friday

Isle News, 29 July 2009 – There are savings of 20% on individual concert prices and purchase of a festival ticket (for all 4 gigs) will give you a saving of 35% against the full ticket prices.
There is also a “12 for 10” (12 tickets for the price of 10) group booking deal available (for [...]

KING WILLIAM’S COLLEGE DUO SET TO SHOWCASE THEIR MUSICAL TALENT

Isle News, 13 July 2009 – Two pupils at King William’s College are celebrating after winning places on a prestigious residential music course this summer.
Flautist Giverny McAndry (15) and violinist Callum Finch (17), will take part in the National Schools Symphony Orchestra summer programme. It is being held between the 12th and 19th July at [...]

FORMER PUPIL STRIKES A CHORD WITH GONVILLE AND CAIUS

Isle News, 11 June 2009 – A former King William’s College pupil, now the senior organ scholar with Gonville and Caius College Choir, Cambridge, will return to the Island next month to take part in a series of special concerts.
David Ballantyne has organised the visit from the elite ‘Choir of Keys’ who will tour the [...]

Bang & Olufsen announce new Isle of Man Store Manager

Isle News, 8 June 2009 – Bang & Olufsen of Mann are excited to announce the appointment of Allen Widdup as the new Store Manager. He brings over twenty years of retail and customer service experience to the company & has held a number of senior positions within the motor-retail industry for Porsche & BMW, [...]

Slade to perform Isle of Man date on “Merry Xmas Everybody” Tour

Isle News, 5 May 2009 – One of the most successful bands of the glam rock movement, SLADE, will be performing at the Villa Marina as part of their annual “Merry Xmas Everybody” Tour, on Sunday 27 December 2009.
John Wannenburgh states, “Led by founder members Dave Hill and Don Powell, SLADE today is still one [...]

MANX MUSICIANS JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER

Isle News, 30 April 2009 – The Isle of Man Anti Cancer association is proud to announce the launch of its brand new ‘1 in 3′ CD as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations.  For the first time on one CD, the cream of Manx music has come together in a collection that showcases the [...]