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Competition

Sarah Kershaw — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:35:52 +0100

Get in touch with your creative side!

For Nik’s soon to be released album ‘8’. ShortHouse challenges you to come up with the most inventive way of displaying an 8.

This could be a pile of rocks in the shape of an 8, a shape in the sand, a lawn cut in an 8 shape or it could be a hand painting by you or your children. But it must clearRead More...

Quick Glance 2012 Gig List

Sarah Kershaw — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:10:01 +0100

For full details go to 'Gigs' page.

25th Feb - Rewind Festival, South Africa.

5th May - Nuts in May Festival, Cumbria.

12th May - Daphne Du Maurier Festival, Cornwall.

19th May - Retrofestival, Switzerland.

2nd June - Esbjerg Festival, Demark.

9th June - Retropop, Holland.

UK Tour, with band - Nik playing Human Racing in its entirety, as well as songs from his new album '8' (due out this summer)... and more...

19th Sept - SheffieldRead More...

Human Racing Re-Release

Mick — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:28:24 +0100

Originally released in 1984, Human Racing, Nik’s debut album generated praise from the likes of Elton John, Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton and propelled him to a status among the very cream of pop’s song writing elite. The 1985 Brit Award nominated album gets a re-release on Universal’s new Re-presents imprint and comes packed with rare bonus content. This is a special 2CD package featuring the original album, digitally re-mastered from the original 1/2” mix tapes and assRead More...

Princes Trust Rock Gala 2011

Sarah Kershaw — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:58:16 +0100

Nik has been invited to play in the house band (which includes Mark King & Midge Ure) and perform one song, for the Princes Trust Rock Gala on Wednesday 23rd November 2011.

For more information.

http://www.princes-trust.org.uk/support_us/events/rock_gala_2011.aspx

The Prince’s Trust is delighted to announce the return of the Rock Gala. Rock royalty will once again collaborate with music’s brightest young stars at the Royal Albert Hall to raise funds for ThRead More...

Australian Rewind Festival

Sarah Kershaw — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:53:56 +0100

We have, unfortunately, learned this morning that the Australian Rewind Festival 29th - 30th October has been cancelled by the local promoter.

This cancellation has been completely beyond our control and we hope that we will be able to visit you in the near future.

Absolute Radio Interview

Sarah Kershaw — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 07:31:11 +0100

Nik was interviewed by Absolute Radio, "Cafe 80's" a few weeks ago and it is due to be aired tomorrow morning (Saturday 10th September), sometime between 9am and midday.

http://absolute80s.com/listen

http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk

Band Gigs 2011

Sarah Kershaw — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:26:53 +0100

Nik and band will be in Germany (& possibly Belguim & Holland) at the end of November & beginning of December 2011.

Watch this space for confirmation of dates, times and places!

Australian Interviews

Sarah Kershaw — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:39:14 +0100

Nik has been interviewed for several Australian radio stations & printed press over the past couple of days.

Live Radio Interviews

Tues 6th Sept

08:25 - i98 FM with Bianca, Marty & Josh.

08:50 - Gold 104 with Andy Grace.

17:30 - Joy FM with Dean Murphy

Pre-Recorded Radio Interviews

ABC Illwarra with Nick Reinberger

ABC 666 Canberra with Ross Solly

Wave FM with Desiree Savage

Printed

Time Out with Read More...

You've Got To Laugh - CD

Mick — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 09:01:02 +0100

"You've Got To Laugh" is now back in stock.

Wembley's Greatest Event

Sarah Kershaw — Fri, 20 May 2011 06:57:45 +0100

"Live Aid" has been shortlisted as one of Wembley's Greatest Events.

4th May 2011: Wembley Stadium has announced plans to host its biggest ever battle as 25 legendary music and sporting events go head to head to be crowned the stadium’s ‘greatest ever’. In the ultimate clash of the titans rock n’ roll royalty in the form of Queen, the Rolling Stones and Foo FighRead More...

2011 Festivals

Sarah Kershaw — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 09:52:49 +0100

Keep one eye on the "Gigs" page.

Festivals, band and solo acoustic gigs added... and more to follow!

Gigs Added for 2010

Sarah Kershaw — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:07:53 +0100

NDR Open Air, at the Sea, 25761 BSUM, Germany 21st August 2010

Nik with full band at an open air concert. Tickets FOC

More info to follow.

Here & Now in Holland 18th September 2010

Rick Astley, Marc Almond, Paul Young, NK & T'Pau

Click Here for info.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

Our Friends Acoustic Gig

Administrator — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:39:20 +0100

Nik will be joining a host of artists to perform at Our Friends Acoustic on 13th May 2010 at the Indigo2, London.

“Our Friends Acoustic” Line-up

Andy Bell (Erasure)
Jimmy Somerville
Nik Kershaw
Howard Jones
Carol Decker (T'Pau)
Steve Strange (Visage)
The Christians
China Crisis
Cutting Crew

Our FrienRead More...
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<h1>No Frills on iTunes</h1>
<p>Sarah Kershaw — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:40:57 +0100</p>
<p>Nik's solo acoustic album

A download link to purchase will be available on the discography 'No Frills' page.

More Gigs in Ireland

Sarah Kershaw — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:43:04 +0100

An extra date has been added at The Yard, Wexford on 27th April 2010 for Nik's solo acoustic show.

Plus Cork Opera House, Cork on Monday 3rd May 2010 and Dublin Academy, Dublin 1 on Tuesday 4th May 2010.

See Gig Calendar for more info.

Channel M Today

Sarah Kershaw — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:01:49 +0100

Nik was interviewed before his solo acoustic gig on Saturday 20th February by Channel M Today. The interview will be broadcast between 4pm and 7pm today.

You can find Channel M Today on: SkyGuide 203, Virgin Media 878, Free to Air 39 or www.channelm.co.uk

BBC Radio Nottingham

Sarah Kershaw — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:22:36 +0100

Prior to the first solo acoustic gig of his acoustic tour at The Rescue Rooms in Nottingham this evening. Nik will be with John Holmes of BBC Radio Nottingham, today at 3.30pm, for interview and live performance.