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Jimmy Somerville
Bronski Beat share Why? (40th Anniversary Doc Short), a new short film directed by Matt Lambert. The documentary tells a story of resilience, power, community and solidarity using Bronski Beat’s…
Album By Album – Jimmy Somerville
Renowned for his piercing falsetto and LGBTQ+ activism, Jimmy Somerville first found fame as the frontman of Bronski Beat and The Communards before launching his own sporadic solo career which…
Bronski Beat’s legacy celebrated in special concert
As part of the 40-year celebrations of The Age of Consent, Bronski Beat’s legacy will be celebrated in a special concert. The Chateau and the Southbank Centre present The Age…
Classic Pop issue 89 is on sale!
In the latest issue of Classic Pop we have an exclusive cover feature interview with Alison Moyet as she makes her much-anticipated return after seven years away with new studio…
Jimmy Somerville to reissue debut solo album Read My Lips
Jimmy Somerville’s debut solo album Read My Lips will be re-issued by London Records in a variety of formats and featuring rarities and new remixes on 1 September 2023. It’s…
The Communards’ debut album to be re-released on 35th anniversary
The Communards’ self-titled debut album is to be reissued on its 35th anniversary this autumn by London Records. Not only that but the duo’s classic Hi-NRG cover of Don’t Leave…
Homelessness charity launches new campaign with Jimmy Somerville
Jimmy Somerville and producer Sally Herbert have announced they will donate all profits from their forthcoming single, a cover of Nina Simone’s classic Everything Must Change to UK charity network,…
Belinda Carlisle and Jimmy Somerville to perform with 60-piece orchestra in Leeds
Opera North and Leeds City Council have announced the full lineup for this year’s long weekend in Millennium Square, Leeds… Opera North in the City is set to return in…