9th Mar 2010
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Generator will be representing the North East’s most exciting new acts at world famous music conference ‘South by South West (SXSW)’ in Texas this month.
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The organisers of the annual two-day Evolutionfestival recently announced a first class line-up for the huge outdoor Newcastle / Gateshead event in 2010.
4th Mar 2010
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Generator recommends some absolutely essential live action from around the region over the next few weeks starting with the BBC In New Music We Trust event at the Academy 04/03 featuring The Futureheads, Chapel Club, Courteeners and Frankie and the Heartstrings.Then on 06/03: Cluny 2 plays host to Eaststrikewest, Let's Buy Happiness & Mammal Club
3rd Mar 2010
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The BBC confirmed the proposed closure of alternative station 6Music, alongside the Asian network this week following widespread speculation, sparking a huge public backlash from listeners across the UK.
22nd Feb 2010
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Music Company EMI have said that there are no plans to sell iconic British studio Abbey Road, despite a week of rampant speculation involving Andrew Lloyd Webber and English Heritage.
18th Feb 2010
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The 2010 BRIT Award winners were revealed in an event held in central London this week, with Lady Gaga dominating the outcome.Taking place at the Earls Court Exhibition Centre and hosted by comedian Peter Kay, the annual pop music awards celebrated their 30th year of celebrating commercially successful British music.
17th Feb 2010
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Widely tipped North East act Detroit Social Club recently announced plans to release a new EP. Entitled ‘Kiss the Sun’; the four-track EP is set for digital and physical release on March 1st and will feature a title track alongside ‘Black & White’, 'Never too late to try' and ‘Thousand Kings’.
12th Feb 2010
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Google has shut down several popular new music blogs without warning, deleting years of archived posts and content in the process.The sites, including well-established blogs such as 'Pop Tarts' and ‘To die by your side’ were part of Google’s Blogger and Blogspot services and were apparently shut down due to violation of terms in hosting mp3s and other artist content.
9th Feb 2010
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The Liverpool Sound City annual industry event have now opened online applications and are encouraging emerging unsigned artists across the UK to get involved.The event is an internationally established series of music industry conferences, workshops and live shows showcasing new talent and will take place this year from 19th-22nd May at various venues across the City.
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North East artists The Futureheads and Frankie and the Heartstrings have been announced to play at the O2 Academy in Newcastle as part of a series of live shows put together by Radio One.The show will take place on Thursday 4th March and is the first in a live programme of ‘In New Music we trust' events within the City, promoted by Radio One. The Courteeners and Chapel Club are also on the bill.
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