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Together In One Voice – Doorstep Singalong

26th May 2020

James are delighted to be participating in Together In One Voice, organised by Manchester International Festival: “This Thursday evening, throw open your doors and windows to join friends and neighbours in a city-wide, spirits-lifting, socially-distanced community singalong. From Didsbury to Diggle, Stockport to Swinton, the citizens of Greater Manchester will be taking to their doorsteps and raising their collective voice in song for Together in One Voice – and if you’d like to join them, then join us, as we’ll be streaming the soundtrack on MIF Live.

Together in One Voice is a one-off lockdown singalong set to a soundtrack of familiar favourites specially curated by musical director Dan McDwyer. We’ll be broadcasting the soundtrack in real-time via MIF Live so you can join in and sing along on the night – no experience necessary. There’ll also be contributions from some surprise guests, with six songs leading up to taking part in the weekly clap for carers at 8pm.

“Bringing together individuals and communities across Greater Manchester, Together in One Voice promises to be an event unlike any other – so please join us and thousands of your fellow citizens on MIF Live as we all come together in song. For more information on the event, including details of upcoming online rehearsals, visit togethermcr.com.”

‘Extraordinary Times’ Twitter Listening Party with the band & Tim Burgess

3rd May 2020

On Monday 4 May at 7pm (UK time), four of the band will be on twitter joining Tim Burgess for an Extraordinary Times listening party!

Get your copy ready to spin at 7 on the dot, and bring your extraordinary questions for Tim, Jim, Saul and Andy along to #TimsTwitterListeningParty

Share your questions, comments and memories, tagging @wearejames and deploying the hashtags #TimsTwitterListeningParty + #ExtraordinaryTimes.

Facebook Live today at 8pm

23rd April 2020

Live from lockdown in Los Angeles, Tim will be hosting a Facebook Live on the James page today (Thursday 23 April), with a short acoustic performance (featuring his neighbour Joel Shearer) and a chat with the fans.

You can watch live on the James facebook page from about 8:15pm UK time just after the Clap For Our Carers.

Three festivals announced for 2020

4th February 2020

Surprise! Just when you least expect it, three festival appearances have been announced for the summer of 2020…

In July, James headline Larmer Tree Festival and appear as special guests at Splendour Festival and Y Not Festival. Tickets for all three are on sale now, visit the festivals’ websites for links, line-ups and further details.

UPDATE: And then there were four…

James will also headline Deer Shed festival on Saturday 25 July, in Topcliffe, North Yorkshire. Visit the live page for ticketing links.

Update 4/2020: In light of the current situation with COVID-19, three of these festivals have announced they’re cancelling or postponing until 2021, see our Live page for details, and stay tuned for updates on the fourth.

Sale in the web shop Fri-Mon

29th November 2019

TM Stores who run the web shop are running a Black Friday sale on a selection of items through Monday. Bag a bargain Extraordinary Times cassette for £3, Girl At The End Of The World CD plus print for £5, the limited edition Better Than That EP on 10″ vinyl for a tenner, and more!

Extraordinary test pressing auction for The BRIT Trust

30th September 2019

James and our record company BMG are delighted to support National Album Day’s white label charity auction in aid of The BRIT Trust, with a signed original test pressing of Living In Extraordinary Times.

The auction takes place this Saturday 5th October at Merseyside’s Omega Auctions.

Extraordinary Times is Lot 40 and you can place your bid online.

100% of funds donated will be used to contribute directly to mental health related projects and initiatives supported by The BRIT Trust.

Visor Fest :(

12th September 2019

I’m afraid we’ve had bad news regarding Visor Fest in Benidorm which the band were due to headline on Saturday. Please see announcement below from the organisers:

We are extremely saddened to announce today that Visor Festival 2019 is being cancelled.  Following full consultation with all the relevant authorities including public bodies and external advisors, we are sorry to inform you that due to the impact that the extreme weather experienced in the area and the severe weather warnings, we are forced to cancel the Festival.

“It is a very hard decision, but the best one taking into consideration all the circumstances. It is our belief that the safety and experience of our customers must always come first and as such we are unable to deliver the festival in these conditions  Heavy rains make impossible to ensure the top quality standards Visor Festival always offer.  Additionally, the red alert made by the local authorities makes us unable to keep the safety for all the bands, workers, fans and attenders what it is our absolute first priority for us.

“Refund advise for festival tickets and food and beverage payment will be shaped as soon as possible. 

“We will keep working in order to bring all our fans this amazing music experience next year. 

“Thanks in advance for your understanding. Your support to our project means everything for us. See you at VisorFest2020!”

The band were very much looking forward to this and we know many of you were too, commiserations to everybody affected by this.

Possible live stream alert!

6th September 2019

Tomorrow night Rock In Rio Lisboa is throwing a razzy do to celebrate their 15th anniversary, with James headlining a huge open air gig at Belém Tower on the River Tejo. Entry to the event is FREE and the band are due on stage about 9pm.

Rumour has it you may be able to watch a live stream – we’re not sure how widely it will be available but with a little luck perhaps fans around the world are in for a treat!

Cross your fingers and check the official youtube link here or Rock In Rio’s website at 9.15pm BST on Saturday 7th September.

Those in Portugal can also watch on SIC TV (also broadcast in South Africa, Angola, Cabo Verde and Mozambique) or listen on RFM.

* DATE CHANGE MADRID * (So sorry, folks)

29th August 2019

So sorry to have to break this news, but for logistical reasons the show at La Riviera Madrid scheduled for 12 September has been moved to the previous day, Wednesday 11th September 2019.

Huge and sincere apologies to everyone affected by this.

If you can make the earlier date, your original ticket will be valid for the concert on the 11th, so there’s nothing you need to do but come along.

If you can’t make it on the 11th, you can return your concert tickets for a refund, please contact the promoter at atencionalcliente[at]livenation[dot]es to arrange this.

We know there are fans who’d booked travel already – so so sorry to mess you about – if you’re amongst them and can’t amend your travel plans to attend the new date, please apply for a refund for your concert tickets (as above) and then contact us at madrid[at]wearejames[dot]com so we can also arrange special access to a future show by way of apology.

Here’s the official announcement from the promoter:

“Lamentamos mucho comunicar que debido a problemas logísticos, el concierto que James debía ofrecer en la sala La Riviera de Madrid el próximo 12 de septiembre debe adelantarse al miércoles 11 de septiembre, 2019, en la misma sala.

Todas las entradas adquiridas para la fecha original seguirán siendo válidas para la nueva fecha del 11 de septiembre, y se podrá acceder a la sala sin necesidad de canjearlas ni adquirir nuevas entradas.

Aquellas personas que posean entrada(s) pero que no puedan acudir a la nueva fecha deberán contactar con el canal de venta oficial en el que la(s) adquirieron o ponerse en contacto con atencionalcliente@livenation.es”

“Our sincere apologies, but due to logistical reasons we have had to move the James show at La Riviera in Madrid to Wednesday September 11, 2019. We have tried our best to find a better solution & appreciate your understanding.

All tickets for the original date (September 12) will still be valid, and can simply be brought to the venue on September 11.

Should this new date not be possible for you to attend, please contact atencionalcliente@livenation.es”

Again, so very very sorry to all affected.

Live from Charleville-Mézières

24th August 2019

Watch the band’s set at Cabaret Vert today streamed live in HD via ARTE Concert! Kicks off at 4.30pm UK time (5.30pm local), and will likely be archived to view later as well. Enjoy!

UPDATE: You can catch up on YouTube as well.