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Pianist Ashley's golden moment

3:17pm Tuesday 15th May 2012

TALENTED Hampshire pianist Ashley Fripp has been awarded the Guildhall School of Music and Drama’s gold medal – the most prestigious prize for outstanding soloists.

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Between the Scales

2:07pm Friday 11th May 2012

RENOWNED Irish music ensemble Lúnasa bring their energetic, atmospheric blend of contemporary and traditional compositions to Turner Sims on Thursday, as part of their most extensive UK tour to date. With seven albums to their credit Lúnasa has a wealth of material to draw on to create a memorable evening.

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The Kyle Eastwood Band, The Concorde Club

10:55am Thursday 10th May 2012

IT was his dad who set him on the trail to becoming a musician.

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Rizzle Kicks O2 Academy

6:59am Thursday 3rd May 2012

They are without doubt two of the most exciting young talents to emerge over the last 12 months.

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Des O'Connor, The Concorde,

12:33pm Monday 30th April 2012

IT is easy to see why Des O’Connor is a national treasure.

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Niki & The Dove

9:59am Wednesday 9th May 2012

The latest Swedish pop sensations Niki & The Dove are Stockholm duo Gustaf Karlöf and Malin Dahlström. After releasing The Drummer EP late last year they were shortlisted on BBC’s prestigious Sound of 2012 list and followed that up with a Radio 1 playlisting for DJ, Ease My Mind. The next single Tomorrow and debut album, Instinct, follow next week, backed up with a UK tour which comes to The Joiners tonight. Synths-man Gustaf and evocative vocalist Malin answer Your Entertainment’s questions…

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Jethro Tull

2:53pm Friday 4th May 2012

IT is 40 years since Jethro Tull unleashed the album Thick as a Brick on an unsuspecting yet delighted public, reports Martin Hutchinson

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Lostprophets: Lost in Harmony

11:32am Wednesday 2nd May 2012

IT’S been 12 years since Lostprophets released their debut album. Time flies when you’re having fun, as frontman Ian Watkins tells Your Entertainment as their massive UK tour visits Southampton.

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