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U2 MAKE SURPRISE APPEARANCE - 28.5.09
Yes, we kid you not. At tonight’s Cat Stevens/Yusuf Island Life show at the Shepherd’s Bush Empire, the surprise support act turned out to be none other than Island legends U2, who played an amazing three song acoustic set (One, One Love, Vertigo) joined by Baaba Maal.
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Picture courtesy of urbanimage.tv/Adrian Boot – click here to see more.
PICTURES FROM LAST NIGHT - 27.5.09
Here’s some more pictures from last night’s Island Life show at Shepherd’s Bush Empire. They come courtesy of UrbanImage.tv/Adrian Boot. Click here to see even more of them.
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I came right away from Paris France just to be there. Why?? Because all the artists of the Island records are the ones my Parents used to listen to and i was number one fan!!!! It has been a great evening and special thanks to Sly & Robbie who pulled out a great show and of course thanks to Grace Jones the majestic.I was completely overwhelmed by the music that went on… words are missing to describe what has been going on this night.
Thank you to all the artists!!!!
jeremy on 04/06/2009 at 14:36
In the presence of legends… just an amazing special, 1-off show that left me, my 15-year old son and his friend spellbound. Relaxed and intimate, like a pub gig but what a line up for a ‘back room’ affair…
My boy and his mate are in a jazz funk band and were just blown away by the Kid - such a tight band who clearly love to play - thank you for a scintillating set - you have two new young fans who will try to be every bit as good as you. See you sometime on tour (esp cute Christina and the gorgeous Coconuts).
Sly and Robbie - the best D&B in da world - hit the right notes, my left ear will ring for weeks. Seeing my heroine Grace just a few feet away will live with me forever. ASWAD and the i threes gave us the chorus lines to sing too.
An unforgettable night. Thank you Mr Blackwell and enjoy the rest of your celebration. I hope my 50th birthday is as good as yours..here’s to your 60th!
localman1 on 27/05/2009 at 19:27
FIRST ISLAND SHOW GOES DOWN A STORM - 27.5.09
Last night saw the first show of the Island Life series, with a belting reggae extravaganza featuring the likes of Sly and Robbie, Grace Jones and Tinchy Stryder.
Click here to check out a glowing review from the Evening Standard. You can also see the Standard’s gallery of pictures from the night here.
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INTIMATE TOOTS AND THE MAYTALS SHOW ANNOUNCED - 24.5.09
Following the cancellation of the Amy Winehouse / Toot And The Maytals show, we’re very pleased to announce that Toots And The Maytals will now round off the week of Island 50 gigs with a very special club show on Sunday 31st May at the lovely Bush Hall (a short stroll away from Shepherd’s Bush Empire). Support will come from I Blame Coco.
Tickets are available now, costing just £10, by clicking here.
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I want to get tickets to see Toots and the Maytels. All outlets don’t have them. What are we suppose to do now!!!!
evadney on 28/05/2009 at 23:52
Looking forward to Toots.
LindaLady on 27/05/2009 at 11:16
What about “I Blame Coco”? Don’t let Amy Winehouse’s cancellation spoil everything.
suecarlin on 24/05/2009 at 15:45
AMY WINEHOUSE SHOW CANCELLED - 22.5.09
Amy Winehouse’s management has regretfully announced that Amy and her band will no longer be performing at the Shepherd’s Bush Empire on May 31st as part of Island’s 50th birthday celebrations.
Amy would like to apologise to her fans who bought tickets for the shows. The show which was also to feature Toots & The Maytals and I Blame Coco has therefore been cancelled. Refunds for tickets will be issued at point of purchase.
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Come on pople, let’s be a bit more supportive, she deserves it
Frank on 26/05/2009 at 11:32
Amy needs to sort herself out if she’s going to have any fans left!! So very peeved that she cancelled the gig - it’s Lame Amy ... won’t be rushing to order tickets to see you soon.
We all love the Amy who created Back to Black ... but this Amy now needs to clean herself up and start performing (properly, remembering the words to your own songs and not punching the crowd) Don’t be a tragedy Amy!! x
Presh on 25/05/2009 at 23:48
Who cares about Amy Winehouse?
FiYah on 24/05/2009 at 10:43
Whaaat! I was so looking forward to this gig and the tickets arrived just a couple of days ago. Amy’s off my list of “must see” if its this difficult to see her.
Spotsmac on 23/05/2009 at 14:13
EXHIBITION OPENS / LAUNCH PARTY PICS - 22.5.09
The Island Life Exhibition at the Vinyl Factory in Soho, London opened its door to the public this morning (Friday 22nd May). It will now be open from 11am-8pm Monday to Saturday, apart from this coming bank holiday Monday (25th May) when it will be open 12noon-6pm and 5th June, when the hours will be 11am-5pm. Click here for more info on the exhibition.
On Wednesday night, a launch party was held at the exhibition, with many of the artists featured coming along to check it out. Click here to see some great pictures from the night.
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ISLAND LIFE EXHIBITION OPENS FRIDAY - 19.5.09
On Friday (22nd May) the Island Life exhibition will open its door to the public at the Vinyl Factory, Phonica Records, Poland Street, London. Entry is free – just turn up.
It will be one of the biggest exhibitions of its kind, with over 800 images and artifacts associated with or generated by Island Records since its first record release in 1959. The exhibition will remain open until 17th June.
Click here to visit the new Exhibition area of this website for more info.
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I want to thank all the fantastic people I chatted to today at the exhibition, so glad everyone loved what we have done. thanks all,
ChristineChristine on 23/05/2009 at 19:52
BUY ICONIC ISLAND 50 PRINTS - 18.5.09
To celebrate Island Record’s 50th anniversary Urban Image are offering an exclusive selection of signed, limited edition prints. To check out the full range click here.
The shot on the right (click to see it bigger) is from the Jamaica Lifestyle category and shows the Swing a Ling record van.
We also rather like this one of Grace Jones on a New York roof in 1977 (from the “Alternative” section).
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FINAL TICKETS RELEASED FOR ISLAND 50 SHOWS - 15.5.09
We’re pleased to announce that a few extra tickets have been released for the upcoming Island Life shows at London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire. Click on the links below if you’d like to buy some:
Sly & Robbie, Tuesday May 26th – Click here for tickets
The Fratellis, Wednesday May 27th – Click here for tickets or click here for tickets
Paul Weller, Friday May 29th – Click here for tickets
Keane, Saturday May 30th – Click here for tickets
P.S. If you ordered your tickets from our official store, run by Sandbag, tickets have been dispatched this week. If they are not already with you, they will be this weekend or early next week.
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It would also be great if Keane would play Early Winter and Snowed Under!
WouterNL on 28/05/2009 at 09:16
Does anyone know the aprrox start time / finish time for cat stevens concerts. I’m trying to work out transport. Thanks
Mojopearl on 27/05/2009 at 10:14
Really disappointed that Amy Winehouse gig is cancelled (couldn’t you have offered other Island50 event tickets?!)... what hope is there for Amy playing again if her record company can’t even get her to play!
Presh on 25/05/2009 at 23:42
i would also love the guys to play my shadow but think this is allready on the setlist. i would also love them to play snowed under ot thin air. omg so many good ones to pik from lol. u cant miss me as i’ll have my welh flag hehe x
dpugh60 on 23/05/2009 at 20:34
I would love Keane to play Let It Slide, The Frog Prince, Thin Air and To The End Of The Earth, oh, and of course MY SHADOW!!
tonilevans on 23/05/2009 at 17:35
I hope Keane do a full set. It would be good if they added a B side song to the set, i personally would love to hear them do a full band version of ’ snowed under’ because its just so uplifting and my girlfriend Kelly loves it!
deeman on 23/05/2009 at 16:42
I’d really love Keane to play My Shadow ( its my favourite), id love to hear it live.
jemma192 on 23/05/2009 at 15:29
Please, please please can you play My Shadow!!
suered on 23/05/2009 at 14:34
Please, please please can you play My Shadow!!
suered on 23/05/2009 at 14:33
I’d love Keane to play Sunshine (my favourite Keane song) and My Shadow. And that idea about Under Pressure as 2nd encore is brilliant.
Stellaria on 23/05/2009 at 14:29
It would be great if Keane ‘ll play My Shadow! I’d also really like to hear Atlantic!
ArjanNL on 23/05/2009 at 14:25
Please put Atlantic back on the set list (but I’d probably be a blubbering wreck if it was!!). Also Sunshine, We Might As Well Be Strangers, My Shadow and if we shout loud enough, can we have Under Pressure as a 2nd encore PLEASEEE.
wrightk15 on 23/05/2009 at 14:07
KEANE LADS IF URE READING THIS.WOOOOHHOOOO , NA SERIOUSLY CAN U PLZ PLAY LET IT SLIDE @ THE ISLAND GIG, I REALLY LOVE THAT SONG SOOOO MUCH,,
CANT WAIT 2 SEE YAS, LOOK OUT 4 THE SCOTTISH SALTIRE…LOL.
TRACEbedshaped1972 on 23/05/2009 at 13:52
I hope too that Keane will play My Shadow.
denisemcdonald83 on 23/05/2009 at 13:00
Hi, I´m coming from Munich to see Keane. It would be so great, if they´ll play My Shadow, She Has No Time, Black Burning Heart and every song of them, hahhaa! I hope they have a very long set-list. I wish everyone, including me a wonderful evening!
Johanna on 23/05/2009 at 12:51
I would be so great if Keane would play My Shadow!!
WouterNL on 23/05/2009 at 10:04
Sly & Robbie gig’s on Tuesday. It’s Saturday and the tickets which I ordered (back in March) still haven’t arrived. What a fiasco. The confirmation e-mail said:
“You will receive an email on the day of mailing. A registered service will be used and a signature will be required.”
So, since I haven’t had that e-mail, I guess they haven’t even been sent yet? Bit late, isn’t it?
TimH on 23/05/2009 at 08:09
My tickets have only just arrived. You could try contacting them by email us at tickets@sandbag.uk.com.
Mojopearl on 22/05/2009 at 14:59
I too am still waiting for my 2 tickets for 29th May - starting to get a bit concerned as have sent email to sandbag.co.uk but not had any reply & cannot seem to locate a phone number for them.
Jedikitty on 20/05/2009 at 14:18
Please advise me what’s happening with the tickets. I have 2 orders, each for 2 tickets for May 31st which the agency stated would be sent out “at least” 2 weeks in advance of the show. I have received nothing as yet and am worried as we have to travel to the show and will be away for the week before it. You have said that tickets were being despatched late last week but still nothing. Please help.
Cheers
AndiAndi on 20/05/2009 at 10:53
jeffrey - you should be recieving your tickets any day now - they were being dispatched Thursday and Friday of last week as well as yesterday (Monday).
alastair on 19/05/2009 at 09:18
hi lawrence20f@hotmail.com here, i have not recieved my tickets yet for 31/05/2009.
are you still sending them out this week,
regards jeffrey.jeffrey on 18/05/2009 at 19:07
"THE RECORD LABEL THAT CHANGED THE WORLD" - 8.5.09
Last week, the Independent newspaper ran a terrific piece celebrating Island’s 50th anniversary. Click here to check it out.
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