Academy Live presents: Murray James + The Dukes Jetty + Stephen Langstaff + Viva City
Academy Events are pleased to announce the return of Academy Live, with the fifth tour taking four new bands on a rock ‘n’ roll journey around the UK.
As a pioneering force in developing new music, Academy Events have secured a dynamite line-up and will bring a diverse range of acts to O2 Academy stages this Autumn.
Murray James, The Dukes Jetty, Stephen Langstaff and Viva City are geared up to play the shows which give each act the opportunity to play in areas outside of their hometown, culminating in an exclusive London showcase at O2 Academy 2 Islington on Thursday 1st October.
The bands from Newcastle, Liverpool, Birmingham and London will headline the O2 Academy venue in their region as part of the tour.
Academy Events promoter Jon Wing said: "I'm thrilled that Academy Live is back for its fifth tour, giving up and coming bands the chance to play to new audiences in new regions and develop their career.
"The previous tours have had some incredibly talented artists and with this year’s line up, Academy Events are once more showcasing some of the best new music and focussing people's attention on emerging talent. "
Making its debut in 2007, Academy Live has helped launch the careers of some of the most exciting acts on today’s new music scene.
The Hot Melts who represented Liverpool on the tour’s first outing have supported rock giants Eagles Of Death Metal and stormed the stage at South By Southwest and are currently on their own headline tour of the UK to coincide with the release of their self-titled debut album.
Other acts to benefit from Academy Live include The Volt who were crowned champions of MTV’s ‘Get Seen Get Heard’ competition and Soft Toy Emergency who played Glastonbury, Reading And Leeds festivals this Summer.
THE BANDS
Murray James
This soulful London singer-songwriter has been working with the magnificent Brendan Lynch (Paul Weller, Ocean Colour Scene, Primal Scream) on what is no doubt going to be a spectacular debut album.
www.myspace.com/murrayjamesmusic
The Dukes Jetty
The four-piece band from the Midlands feature brothers Lee and David Hambridge, Steve Hemming, and Chris Webb. Their debut album, 'Fine and Dandy', was released and celebrated with a sold-out launch party, quickly drawing in new fans and recognition from BBC's Alex Lester, Nihal and the legendary Janice Long.
www.myspace.com/dukesjetty
Stephen Langstaff
With an army of fans, three albums of music and record breaking gigs under his belt, Stephen Langstaff is rapidly becoming one of the UK’s most prolific singer songwriters. He recently became the first unsigned singer songwriter to headline O2 Academy Liverpool’s main room, supporting The Lightning Seeds at Liverpool's Philharmonic and supporting Deacon Blue playing to a 6,000-strong crowd at the Echo Arena .
www.myspace.com/stephenlangstaff
Viva City
The Newcastle alt-electro-indie four-piece are produced by legendary dance artists Kosheen. Their debut single ‘Kate Bush’ charted at No.4 in the official independent Singles charts last year and acquired them a legion of Kate Bush fans plus a well received Newcastle HMV in-store which saw them enter the charts above The Charlatans.
www.myspace.com/vivacityuk
Tuesday 29th September: O2 Academy 2 Liverpool
Wednesday 30th September: O2 Academy 3 Birmingham
Thursday 1st October: O2 Academy 2 Islington
Doors 7pm
Tickets available from ticketweb.co.uk / 0844 477 2000 / Venue Box Office
**Check clickliverpool.com tomorrow for our Liverpool Academy Live review and exclusive interview with Stephen Langstaff**
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