Tickets on sale tomorrow 

To celebrate McFly’s tenth anniversary, the band have announced that they will play two very special shows at London’s prestigious Royal Albert Hall this September.  

McFly – Tenth Anniversary

Thursday 19th September           Royal Albert Hall, London

Friday 20th September                Royal Albert Hall, London 

Tickets for the show go on sale at 9am tomorrow (Saturday 25th May) priced from £25 (subject to booking fee) from www.livenation.co.uk or www.ticktmaster.co.uk 

To kick off the band’s tenth birthday celebrations, McFly will be treating fans to performances of some of their biggest hits, along with some special guests in the legendary surroundings of the Royal Albert Hall – which over the years has played host to musical icons like Frank Sinatra, Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, The Who, Led Zeppelin, and Elton John. Watch McFly talking about the show below. 

The shows follow the band’s recent sold-out ‘Best Of McFly’ tour which saw the boys play 20 shows across the UK after the release of ‘Memory Lane’ – a collection of McFly’s greatest hits from their early smashes ‘Five Colours In Her Hair’ , ‘Obviously’ and ‘Star Girl’, to chart hits such as ‘All About You’, ‘One For The Radio’ ‘and Party Girl’, alongside the band’s recent and biggest selling single ‘Shine A Light’ Feat. Taio Cruz. 

McFly are undoubtedly one of the most significant pop groups of the past decade. During this time, their 5 studio albums have racked up cumulative sales of over 10 million, seven UK No.1 singles, five top 10 albums, numerous sell out tours and over 3 million Twitter followers collectively. 2011 also saw a double reality win as McFly took over UK TV screens with Harry winning ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ and Dougie ‘I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here’.  www.mcflyofficial.comwww.facebook.com/mcfly / ww.twitter.com/mcflymusic /www.youtube.com/user/officialmcfly  

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Charley.bezer@livenation.co.uk or 020 7009 3333 

For accreditation please visit the Live Nation Press website http://press.livenation.co.uk/and apply on line. We will be in touch a day or 2 before each show to confirm. 

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Produced by Lars Lien (Larsville Studio), the album also features world renowned bass player and long time fan of Chelsea’s music Tony Levin, (who has played for Cher, John Lennon, Pink Floyd, Dire Straits, Lou Reed, Seal, and Peter Gabriel and others). The title track from the album also comes coupled with a beautiful ambient remix from Rachel James – who is highly regarded for her work with Bowie, Sony, Steve Strange, Black Eyed Peas, and Jessie J.

Born in Swansea, Chelsea moved to her father’s hometown in Norway aged three. There, she grew up in the centre of a battle for the right to keep her name: “I had to fight for my right to be named Chelsea in Norway. They claimed it wasn’t a proper name and believed it would be connected to football over here in the UK, and that I could be bullied for it.” This, and other early tribulations, clearly had an impact on Chelsea’s strong character; which is laid bare in her music. Her soulful sound is one that could only be paired with someone who has lived an enriched life, and is not afraid to share it, frankly, with her listeners. The album was developed from a melody she initially developed at the age of six: “[it] brought back old memories and feelings from my childhood, a childhood where I felt lost, afraid, unloved and lacked confidence... My songs are honest, vulnerable and also full of hope.”

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Treasures will be released 24th June through Matchbox recordings and Universal Music 

The diverse line-up will make up part of the programme for A Day At the Park, an event featuring children’s entertainment from The Gruffalo, Horrible Histories and Braniac.

The show will be a part of a series of events called the Barclaycard Presents British Summer Time. The series already boasts performances from Elton John, The Rolling Stones and Bon Jovi along with a variety of activities for ticket holders to enjoy.

President of International Live Touring and AEG Live Rob Hallett used the new announcement as an example of how the series will be fun for the whole family:

"Junior can be enthralled with the Gruffalo and your daughter can scream at JLS while your parents dance around to The Beach Boys. Everyone’s happy!" he said.

Watch some footage of The Beach Boys performing ‘California Girls’ last year here:

]]> London Newsdesk http://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/londonnewsdesk/view/76543/ Thu, 23 May 2013 08:15:09 +0100 http://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/londonnewsdesk/view/76543/ A Bonnie Tyler song has come out trumps in a poll to find the most popular song sung in the shower.

The Eurovision star's track 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' came No.1 in a survey complied by a UK bathroom website which asked 1,346 people what tracks they sing in the shower.

The veteran beat off competition from Justin Bieber's 'Boyfriend' and Robbie Williams' classic 'Angels', which charted at No.2 and No.3 respectively.

One Direction's 'What Makes You Beautiful' came in at No.4 whilst Sir Elton John's 'Can You Feel The Love Tonight?' landed at No.5.

Sir Mix-A-Lot's 'Baby Got Back' - which features the classic line 'I like big butts and I cannot lie' - was No.8 on the list.

John Frusciante was a big part of the iconic group for some time, but drummer Chad Smith has explained that he simply "didn't feel comfortable" with the idea of being present at the prestigious ceremony:

"He didn't feel comfortable coming, which we totally respect. We asked him... He said, 'I'm just not really comfortable with that, but good luck and thanks for inviting me.' It was all good."

"He's the kind of guy, I think, that once he's finished with something he's just on to the next phase of his life. The Chili Peppers are not really on his radar right now."

The 'Californication' rockers will be inducted on 14 April 2012 in Cleveland, Ohio and you can watch their music video for 'The Adventures Of Raindance Maggie' below:

Frusciante worked with the band on huge albums like 'Blood Sugar Sex Magik', 'Californication', 'By The Way' and their 2006 offering, 'Stadium Arcadium', over a period of 21 years.

49-year-old frontman Kiedis told the Daily Mirror that Frusciante's decision to leave was best for everyone:

"It felt good because I knew he would be happier doing something else. We had accomplished so much with John, something we will live and die being very proud of".

32-year-old Josh Klinghoffer has since filled in for Frusciante and he can be heard on Peppers' latest album, 'I'm With You'. Kiedis said that he fitted in with the group straight away:

"Josh walked through the door with a sense of self. Within a couple of weeks he started showing us some of his ideas and we thought these are really beautiful and we can build on them and make it happen".

 Check out these live Red Hot Chili Peppers performances of 'Califorication', 'Soul To Squeeze' and 'Dani California', all with their new guitarist, Josh Klinghoffer:

Klinghoffer replaced former guitarist John Frusciante in 2008, and bass player Flea thinks his talents as a multi-instrumentalist brings a very different style to the group.

Flea said in an interview with Red Bulletin Magazine: "Josh is an all-around talent - he plays guitar, he sings, he plays drums - so he's a real musical guy. He's the kind of subtle player who creeps up on you rather than wowing you right away, and you sit back and see what he does grow into something gorgeous."

"Josh is also a great writer, and he wrote great stuff for this album. So Josh brought something very different for us."

Flea continues to compliment his former bandmate, Frusciante, who left because he didn't want to be in a "big rock band" anymore - saying he thinks he could be "the best guitarist in the world".

He added: "It's a lot different from John. John was a virtuoso-guitar-hero type of player - and probably the best guitarist in the world."

Klinghoffer is also yet to tour with the band, but said he has no worries when the band plays live together later this month.

He said said: "It hasn't gotten weird yet, although I haven't really been onstage with them as a member of the band."

"But being in the studio and writing songs hasn't been weird in the least. How will it be when I step onstage with them? I don't think it's going to be any different."

'I'm With You' is set for release on August 30 and you can watch an interview with Flea and Josh Klinghoffer on his transition into the band here: