NEW!
THE STORY OF JAMES BOND - A TRIBUTE TO IAN FLEMING
Sunday 5 October 2008
London Palladium Theatre
7.30pm
In Aid of the British Heart Foundation
The Ian Fleming Centenary presents The Story of James Bond – A Tribute to Ian Fleming, at the London Palladium Theatre on Sunday 5 October 2008. Arranged for the family by Ian Fleming’s niece, Lucy Fleming this unique and glamorous evening will mark the final event in the Ian Fleming Centenary year.
The evening will be presented by Joanna Lumley and Stephen Fry, and stars from the worlds of film and theatre will revel in everything Bond: the villains, the cars, the guns, the gadgets and of course… the girls. A 60-piece orchestra will accompany some of the biggest names in music as they perform their favourite Bond themes, whilst actors and celebrities bring Fleming’s words to life, including material never heard before.
A sneak preview clip from the new film, Quantum of Solace, along with other surprises will cap off an unmissable night: the grand finale to Ian Fleming’s centenary year, and a show with a license to thrill…and amuse.
The evening will star Samantha Bond, Christopher Cazenove, Sharon D.Clarke, Shirley Eaton, Sebastian Faulks, Dave Gilmour, Eunice Gayson, Tony Hadley, Kit Hesketh-Harvey, Charlie Higson, Laura Michelle Kelly, Beverley Knight, Jeremy Irons, Lemar, Lee Mead, Roger Moore, Mica Paris, Rosamund Pike, Joely Richardson, Ruby Turner, Toby Stephens, Issy van Randwyck, Harriet Walter * and more to be announced shortly. With appearances from Classic Bond girls, the support of The Broccoli family, John Barry and David Arnold this will be an extraordinary one-off performance.
Ticket prices start at £25 and can be purchased from See Tickets. Tel. 0844 4124657.
VIP Hospitality packages can be obtained from Mark Butler Associates. Tel: 020 7603 6033
www.markbutler.co.uk
NEW!
HARD ROCK INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES
“PINKTOBER”
BEVERLEY KNIGHT, STARSAILOR, MELANIE C AND STAIND
PERFORM ACROSS THE UK TO RAISE MONEY FOR
THE CARON KEATING FOUNDATION
London, 4 September 2008 – Hard Rock International today announce the launch of “Pinktober” – a month-long initiative to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research through a series of live music gigs featuring Beverley Knight, Starsailor, Melanie C and Staind.
For the second year running, Hard Rock Cafes in the U.K. will donate proceeds to The Caron Keating Foundation, which offers financial support and grants to all types of cancer charities, professional carers, complimentary healing practitioners, as well as individuals and families who are affected by the disease.
Those who benefit range from hospices, professional carers and all types of support groups.
Founder of the foundation, Gloria Hunniford… “I am so thrilled that Hard Rock Cafe has chosen to support the Caron Keating Foundation again. We are very much a family run organisation, with our only expense being a part-time secretary. We have all in our working lives been involved in the music industry. Caron used to present a television rock programme as well as hosting occasionally 'Top of the Pops', and I know, she would truly approve of 'Pinktober' and how many people dealing with cancer will be helped through your efforts in raising money, in her name.”
Hard Rock’s ‘Pinktober’, which started out as ‘Rocktober’ in Europe in 2005 and grew into a global campaign, brings some of the world’s best live music to small and intimate surroundings. The series of events support local breast cancer charities across the world, and proceeds from each event throughout the month goes to the chosen charities. Last year saw Wet Wet Wet, Ghosts, Nerina Pallot, Lil’ Chris and Ross Copperman all perform for this worthy cause and this year’s line up is set to be just as exciting.
Platinum selling artist Beverley Knight will take to the Hard Rock stage on 8 October in London. Widely regarded as Britain’s greatest soul singer, the multi award winning Beverley Knight will melt audiences with an acoustic set including her hit singles, “Greatest Day”, “Shoulda Woulda Coulda” and “ Come As You Are” as part of Pinktober.
PINKTOBER DATES:
Wednesday 17 September - STAIND - Hard Rock, London
Wednesday 8 October - BEVERLEY KNIGHT - Hard Rock, London
Thursday 9 October - MELANIE C - Hard Rock, Manchester
Wednesday 15 October - STARSAILOR - Hard Rock, London
Tickets go on sale Friday 5 September and are available through www.ticketweb.co.uk
In addition to the live music, Hard Rock “Pinktober” merchandise will be sold exclusively at select Hard Rock International properties worldwide, including Cafes, Hotels, Casinos, Park and on www.hardrock.com. These include:
• Hard Rock’s “Pinktober” pin, the ninth in a series supporting breast cancer research, features a silver, three-dimensional curved hinge covering the body of the guitar, filled with clear rhinestones. When the hinge is opened, a hot pink acoustic guitar with a pale pink ribbon design – a symbol for breast cancer supporters – is revealed. The pin also features the powerful message “Stop Breast Cancer for Life.”
• Hard Rock’s “Pinktober” offerings also include a baby doll black, ladies T-shirt. It features Hard Rock’s “Love All, Serve All” mantra and the Hard Rock brand logo in black foil across the front center chest, accented with a pink rhinestone-adorned ribbon.
• A keychain has also been created for “Pinktober.” This beautiful keychain features seven charms that capture the spirit of peace, love, life and rock ‘n’ roll – including a pink ribbon, a heart, a peace sign, a microphone, a guitar, a lip print and the iconic Hard Rock logo.
Proceeds from the sale of special limited-edition 2008 Hard Rock “Pinktober” merchandise will benefit The breast Cancer Research Foundation, with 75% of the retail price of each pin sold and 15% of the retail price of each t-shirt and key chain sold going directly to the cause.
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