The National Youth Theatre is a pioneering youth arts charity engaging thousands of young people aged 11- 30 around the UK every year in their creative and personal development. This year, to raise vital funds for bursaries and free opportunities, National Youth Theatre of Great Britain is hosting the Greatest Gift Auction where you can bid on unique items and experiences. Included in the auction lots are a framed and autographed pair of hand-finished screen-printed 1970 Star Head Remo drumheads by Nick Mason CBE of Pink Floyd, along with ten signed vinyl records and a pair of signed drumsticks. Visit https://www.nyt.org.uk and bid now. Auction closes November 26th.
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David Gilmour on Later…with Jools Holland This Coming Saturday November 2nd
David Gilmour and his ‘Luck and Strange’ band will be featured on Later… with Jools Holland. The Webb Sisters (who sing BV’s with David) have previously shared some ‘behind the scenes’ video on social media during the time David and band, with Romany Gilmour, filmed their segment for Jools’ new series, which took place before the six-night run of shows at the Royal Albert Hall earlier this month. We were unsure as to when the actual episode would air. The air date has now been confirmed for this Saturday, November 2nd, at 10:25 PM on BBC Two. Afterwards, the entire episode will be available on the BBC iPlayer to re-watch. The episode description reveals:
Later… with Jools Holland returns for a brand new series, filmed at Alexandra Palace Theatre in North London, with a rich mix of live music and chat. In this third episode, Jools welcomes legendary singer, songwriter and guitarist David Gilmour to perform a couple of songs from his latest number one album Luck & Strange, including Between Two Points, which features vocals from his daughter Romany Gilmour.
Returning from Melbourne, Australia are punk rockers Amyl & the Sniffers, led by frontwoman Amy Taylor who brings an infections energy and sharp wit to the floor. They give a high-voltage performance of a couple of tracks from their latest album, Cartoon Darkness.
Over 30 years since they last performed on the show, 80s icons The The return, led by original and constant member Matt Johnson. They perform a new song inspired by the grave of 18th century poet William Blake, which is taken from their first album in 24 years, Ensoulment. Jools also chats to Matt Johnson about his career and a certain piano solo Jools performed on the classic The The song, Uncertain Smile.
Completing the line-up and both making their debut on the show are two artists of contrasting musical styles. The first is singer-songwriter Dhruv who was born in London, raised in Singapore and is of Indian heritage. Dhruv performs his track Tragedy from his debut album Private Blizzard. The second debutante is South African hip-hop tour de force Moonchild Sanelly, who has collaborated with the likes of Gorillaz, Ghetts and Self Esteem and steps forward with her new song Do My Dance from her upcoming album, Full Moon.
The first two episodes of this series are available on BBC iPlayer and feature performances from Blossoms, Cymande, Gurriers, JADE, Jerron Paxton, Laura Marling, Nubya Garcia, Roger Taylor, Manic Street Preachers, MØ, and Nia Smith.
Update: Watch “The Piper’s Call” and “Between Two Points” via the BBC Music YouTube channel:
David Gilmour on Front Covers of NEW Guitar Player & Guitar World Magazine
David Gilmour is featured on the covers of two magazines out this month: the November edition of Guitar Player and the December issue of Guitar World. While there isn’t much info on the Guitar Player issue, going off the cover it seems to focus on his guitar work from the latest album, Luck and Strange. On the other hand, Guitar World includes a fresh interview with David, with GW reflecting on his entire solo discography, guitar highlights included! You can order both of these issues by clicking this link. At the time of publishing this article, the latest Guitar Player isn’t yet available at the site, but do keep checking back!
David Gilmour featuring Romany Gilmour ‘Between Two Points’ (Gus alt-J Remix)
This week, David Gilmour wrapped up a highly praised six-night sold-out run at London’s Royal Albert Hall, following a similar successful run at Circus Maximus in Rome, promoting his UK #1 album, ‘Luck and Strange.’ The band are now off to Los Angeles for a concert at the Intuit Dome next Friday, followed by three nights at the legendary Hollywood Bowl and a five night run at the renowned Madison Square Garden in New York City, visit our Luck and Strange 2024 Tour Room for dates and ticket links.
A standout moment of the Rome and London performances have been ‘Between Two Points,’ a stunning reinterpretation of The Montgolfier Brothers’ 1999 track, featuring Romany Gilmour on lead vocals and harp. The song has been remixed by Gus Unger-Hamilton of alt-J, infusing it with a captivating electro vibe centered around the refrain, ‘They’re right, you’re wrong.’ It’s quite an interesting remix, and you can listen here:
The Development of Large Rock Sound Systems Volume 4 by Chris Hewitt
Chris Hewitt of CH Vintage Audio, a vintage audio collector and dedicated Pink Floyd enthusiast, who showcases his personal collection that includes nearly all of the original complete backline from Pink Floyd’s ‘Live at Pompeii’ and the original 1973 Dark … Continue reading →
Ultimate Music Guide – Pink Floyd Solo: Special Uncut Magazine October 2024
Next week, UNCUT magazine in the UK will launch a special edition focused on the entire discography of David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Richard Wright, Nick Mason, and Syd Barrett. Titled “Ultimate Music Guide – Pink Floyd Solo,” this issue will include in-depth album reviews on the entire solo catalog of each band member and will feature some classic interviews unearthed. It will hit UK store shelves next week, and online pre-orders are currently available here: https://shop.kelsey.co.uk/product/ultimate-music-guide-pink-floyd-solo
David Gilmour Luck and Strange 2024 Tour Room
David Gilmour is on tour promoting his new album, Luck and Strange. The tour opened in Rome for a sold-out six-night run of shows at Circus Maximus, followed by a run of shows at London’s Royal Albert Hall, and has been receiving outstanding reviews! The tour now moves to North America, with the first of nine concerts taking place at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on October 25th, followed by a three-night run at the iconic Hollywood Bowl on October 29th-31st, and five nights at the renowned Madison Square Garden in New York City on November 4th, 5th, 6th, 9th, & 10th. The only live dates are in Rome, London, Los Angeles, and New York. Stay informed about the 2024 Luck and Strange tour by clicking here for concert reviews, photos, and additional updates.
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An Exclusive Interview with Stephen McElroy
Stephen McElroy, known better as Steve Mac, is a key founding member of the famous Australian Pink Floyd Show, serving as their lead guitarist and vocalist since 1988. For three decades Steve has made a living meticulously emulating David Gilmour’s … Continue reading →
Nick Mason Custom Action Figure by Lightning Boltz Action Figures
Artist David J. McGurk has created a custom action figure of our beloved Pink Floyd drummer, Nick Mason. This classic 3.75 inch figure captures Nick’s appearance from the early 1970s, particularly during the filming of Pink Floyd’s Live at Pompeii in 1971. It is presented in a retro looking blister pack featuring gorgeous artwork of Nick on the cardback. Gary Kemp of Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets has shared of photo of this very figure he brought to Nick as a present, which you can see the post here on Gary’s Instagram.
To order yours or to contact David directly, visit his website: https://lightningboltzinactionfigures.bigcartel.com