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A Classic Weekend

Posted by John Siddle on July 31, 2008 3:23 PM

Sefton Council has labelled the Southport Summer Classics a resounding success.

M People and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra entertained thousands at Victoria Park at the weekend.

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Travis return!

Posted by John Siddle on July 31, 2008 3:16 PM


Having scored a No. 1 on the indie singles chart with their limited edition EP J Smith, Travis announce the release of a new single - Something Anything - on Sept 15th and new album - Ode to J Smith - on Sept 29.


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Finding Southport's best DJ

Posted by John Siddle on July 25, 2008 9:22 AM

DJing hopefuls are preparing to battle it out for top prizes, as a mixing competition reaches the semi final stage.

Two heats will take place at Bar Non on August 3 and August 10 to determine who will go through to the grand final on August 17.

The semis take place between 9pm and 3am at the Waverley Street club.

Pop favourites at the Summer Classics

Posted by John Siddle on July 23, 2008 9:20 AM

SOUTHPORT'S music festival is arriving this weekend, with charismatic conductor Vasily Petrenko sharing top billing with chart-topping pop act, M People.

This year's Southport Summer Classics - Music In The Park offers classical music, dance, opera and pop over two evenings this Friday and Saturday.

Friday sees the big-voiced Heather Small take to the stage in Victoria Park with her dance band, M People, with Liverpool group The Christians as guests.

On Saturday, July 26, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Petrenko, will play a varied programme of music. Soloist Natasha Marsh will also perform.

Ahead of the RLPO concert, young people from across Sefton will perform opera Itoko - first sang at Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral earlier this year - featuring hundreds of young people from primary and sec- ondary schools in the borough.

Peter Sandman, Sefton Council's events manager, says: "It is great news that we have been able to attract M People Live to the event, as well as well-known Liverpool band The Christians.

"The RLPO always attract plenty of people to the event and it will be fantastic to see youngsters from across the borough perform the exceptional opera, Itoku. The Summer Classics is one of many amazing events taking place in Sefton throughout the year and there is even more to come after the Open Golf Championship such as the Southport Airshow and the British Musical Fireworks Championships."

TICKETS for M People Live on Friday, July 25, cost £25 or £22 for groups of 12 or more booking in advance; advanced tickets for RLPO on Saturday, July 26 are £20 for adults, £13 for aged five to 16, under fives go free. Gate ticket prices are £22 for adults and £15 for ages five to 16, while advanced rates for groups of 12 or more are £17 for adults and £13 for ages five to 16.

Call 01704 540011 or see www.visitsouthport. com/summer-classics

Success for Silk Pigs

Posted by John Siddle on June 26, 2008 4:48 PM

Halsall band, The Silk Pigs have made a shortlist of 30 bands vying to to win a national unsigned compertition - beating of competition from over 1000 entries.

They now need your help securing the public vote.

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Streetwaves

Posted by John Siddle on June 19, 2008 5:10 PM

Seven budding bands will battle it out to be named the Sefton Streetwaves champion.

The final of the Sefton leg on the Streetwaves competition takes place at Southport Arts Centre on Saturday, June 28, at 7.30pm.

Following a series of heats, seven bands have been chosen to take part in the final. The Sefton winner will compete against acts from other Merseyside areas with the winners getting the chance to perform at several high-profile events including Creamfields and the Mathew Street Festival.

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Streetwaves

Posted by John Siddle on June 19, 2008 5:10 PM

Seven budding bands will battle it out to be named the Sefton Streetwaves champion.

The final of the Sefton leg on the Streetwaves competition takes place at Southport Arts Centre on Saturday, June 28, at 7.30pm.

Following a series of heats, seven bands have been chosen to take part in the final. The Sefton winner will compete against acts from other Merseyside areas with the winners getting the chance to perform at several high-profile events including Creamfields and the Mathew Street Festival.

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