Category: tours
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And We’re Back…
Welcome back after what feels like a very surreal and enforced sabbatical. I’m pleased to say that glimmers of normality appear to be returning. A few weeks ago I experienced my first proper gig in over 18 months at a beautiful setting at the Festival in Vilar les Dombes just north of Lyon. The Dire […]
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DSE Final Tour of 2019
What a great way to finish the year with 12 gigs in just over 2 weeks covering Belgium, Holland and France. As per usual, great audiences and great venues. That just about wraps it up for 2019 – a very busy year for the Dire Straits Experience although we are awaiting confirmation of a possible […]
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The ‘Invasion’ Will Have To Wait !
A few days ago I received the very sad news that this year’s 80s Invasion tour would be cancelled. This promised to be one of the best lineups of 80s artists that I’ve worked with. Eight UK shows had been planned with artists including Jason Donovan, 5-Star and Sister Sledge. It has however been a […]
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Henley Rewind and Travels Beyond for the DSE
Despite the Summer lull in DSE gigs thanks to two weather-related last-minute cancellations, we were happy to appear at the Henley Rewind Festival on August 17th. Sadly only a 40 minute appearance for us due to so many artists on the bill, but enough to keep us in trim for the forthcoming September gigs where […]
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National Tour – Ministry Of Sound
And we’re off again. Birmingham, Cardiff, Nottingham, Glasgow, Manchester and Liverpool coming up over the next month. After the first gig at the Festival Hall in January, this Classical celebration of some of the best selling dance music of all time continues with a national tour. It’s performed by the 50 strong London Concert Orchestra […]
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Down Under with the DSE
After three intense days rehearsal at Soundstage studios in Acton, we leave for Australia on 18th September for the Dire Straits Experience ‘down-under’ tour. Eight gigs all over the country including one in New Zealand and all within the space of two weeks. Undoubtedly a bit of a punishing schedule lies ahead but think of […]
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Back To The 80s at Audley End
The odds were against us – Friday the 13th and Trump was in town. But that didn’t deter the 80s fans who came to witness yet another Here and Now 80s pop extravaganza with an all-star listing of pop royalty. Jason Donovan topped the bill with Midge Ure and 5-Star preceding amongst others. Thanks to […]
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Disco Fever Time !
After a ten year wait, It’s finally back. The ‘Forty Years Of Disco’ Arena tour will be appearing in Leeds, London, Birmingham and Liverpool this coming week. Im both proud and excited to be the Musical Director for this extravaganza. The artist line-up reads like a whosiswho of 70s pop music. A treat for any […]
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All Night Long (2018) with Brendan Cole
This week I’ll be starting the Brendan Cole tour. This is the eighth year I’ve worked with Brendan. ’All Night Long’ had its first showing last year and 2018 sees it appearing in yet more theatres throughout the UK and Ireland. Featuring 8 dancers and 13 onstage musicians, we will be visiting nearly 50 venues […]