When
26 May 2009 -
31 May 2009
7pm
Where
O2 Shepherds Bush Empire
Cost
£27.50 - £45.00
Age Restrictions
under 14s must be accompanied by an adult
Island 50 Live tickets are now available for music fans of all ages to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the Island Records record label. As part of a year of commemorative events, Island 50 Live tickets will be available for a week-long festival of music at the Shepherds Bush Empire as some of the biggest names in music come to London to Say happy fiftieth to Island Records.
Acts from past and present
Those lucky enough to get their hands on Island 50 Live tickets will be treated to some of the most illustrious names on the music scene, as Island Records brings a plethora of acts from past and present to the Shepherds Bush Empire. The festival is bringing some stellar talent to town so expect Island 50 Live tickets to be in incredibly steep demand.
Island 50 Line Up
26th May
Sly and Robbie and The Compass Point Allstars plus special guests Grace Jones, Aswad, the I-Threes, VV Brown and Tinchy Stryder
27th May
The Fratellis, Bombay Bicyle Club and Special Guests
28th May
Cat Stevens/Yusuf Islam and friends
29th May
Paul Weller, Ernest Ranglin, Spooky Tooth
30th May
Keane, Tom Tom Club, Ladyhawke
31st May
Amy Winehouse, Toots and The Maytals, I Blame Coco
Iconic label
The Island Records record label remains one of the most prestigious labels in the music industry, thanks to an illustrious tradition of signing up some of the most successful acts in recording history. Since it was set up by impresario Chris Blackwell in 1959, Island Records has been at the forefront of the music scene, signing names such as U2, Bob Marley, Cat Stevens, Pulp, Tricky and Amy Winehouse. In keeping with this pedigree, the Island 50 Live festival looks set to showcase some of the labels very best acts.
50th Anniversary celebrations
The Island 50 Live festival will be part of a year of events to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of Island Records, with a host of other events taking place throughout 2009. In addition to Island 50 Live, the label will be producing television and radio documentaries, organising a film festival to showcase Island Record-related films, setting up photography exhibitions and commissioning an Island 50 commemorative book.
For charity
The Island 50 Live festival will also be raising money for and awareness of both Amnesty International and The Oracebessa Foundation so if you’d like to join in the festivities knowing full well you’re doing something for two good causes, then pick up some tickets and head to Shepherds Bush for what’s set to be a great week of live music and entertainment.
Island 50 Live tickets are now available for the Island Records fiftieth anniversary festival taking place at Shepherds Bush Empire. To purchase tickets please click the Buy Tickets button or call 0870 4000 601.
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