Uptown Funk goes to the movies!

If you want to watch a movie with a some what confused plot but an amazing soundtrack, then watch this video…!! YouTube user dondrapersayswhat has edited footage from 280 movies to make it look like the characters are singing “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars. The mashup features movies including everything from The Godfather to The Hangover and … Read More

Brits 2015 – Celebrating the Very Best of British Music

Last night saw a plethora of musical talent gather at the O2 Arena in London for the annual Brit Awards with big wins for Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith. Hosts Ant and Dec took to the stage after last hosting the event way back in 2001. The show was opened by Taylor Swift performing “Blank Space” followed by other live … Read More

Band Aid 30 “A Little Bit Of Pop History” – By Windsor Music Festival

The new Band Aid 30 single was broadcast for the first time on ITV’s X Factor last night, 16th November 2014. The video shows performers including One Direction, Ed Sheeran, Ellie Goulding and Rita Ora singing the reworked version of “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”. Stars gathered in London on Saturday to record a cover of the 1984 song to … Read More

20th MTV Europe Music Awards 2014 – By Windsor Music Festival

Last night, 9th November 2014, saw Nicki Minaj host the 20th MTV Europe Music Awards at Glasgow’s SSE Hydro Arena. The evening was broadcast live on MTV channels around the world and showcased some of the world’s hottest musical acts, including U2, Ariana Grande, Ed Sheeran and Royal Blood. Scroll down below to see all the nominees and winners in all … Read More

Barclaycard Mercury Prize Album of 2014 – By Windsor Music Festival

The 2014 Barclaycard Mercury Prize Albums of the Year were announced last night at The Hospital Club in Covent Garden. The albums shortlisted this year were: Anna Calvi – One Breath Bombay Bicycle Club – So Long, See You Tomorrow Damon Albarn – Everyday Robots East India Youth – Total Strife Forever FKA Twigs – LP1 GoGo Penguin – V2.0 … Read More

A Look Back In Musical Time – By Windsor Music Festival

Did you know that on this day, 26th October …… 1962, The Rolling Stones, (known as The Rollin’ Stones), recorded their first demo tape at Curly Clayton Studios in Highbury, London. Consisting of Keith Richard, Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, pianist Ian Stewart and drummer Tony Chapman, they recorded three songs, Jimmy Reed’s ‘Close Together’, Bo Diddlley’s ‘You Cant Judge A … Read More

BBC Music Awards – New for 2014 – By Windsor Music Festival

Thursday 11th December 2014 will see hosts Chris Evens and Fearne Cotton present for the first time the BBC Music Awards. The ceremony will be broadcast live across BBC One, Radio 1, Radio 2 and on bbc.co.uk from London’s Earl’s Court. The event will feature some of the biggest UK and international artists, including Coldplay, One Direction, Ed Sheeran, Calvin … Read More

MOBO Awards 2014 – By Windsor Music Festival

Last night was a big night in the music industry with the 2014 MOBO Awards taking place at Wembley Arena. Top performances on the night came from Jessie J, Kid Ink, Krept and Konan, Professor Green, Jeremih, Nicole Scherzinger, Little Simz, Candi Staton, Ghetts, Fekky, Meridian Dan, Gorgon City, Ella Eyre, Tori Kelly and MNEK. Here’s a summary of all … Read More

2014 Q Awards – By Windsor Music Festival

Today saw the 2014 Q Awards and below is a list of all the winners this year: Q Best New Act presented by Xperia Access Sam Smith Q Best Track presented by Absolute Radio Paolo Nutini – Iron Sky Q Best Video Jamie xx – Sleep Sound Q Best Album presented by RAYMOND WEIL Elbow – The Take Off And … Read More

Coldplay New Concert Film and Live Album – Windsor Music Festival

Coldplay today announced the release of a new concert film and live album Ghost Stories Live 2014. The performance was specially recorded in LA for the film release where they premiered tracks from their 2014 album Ghost Stories. Coldplay’s Chris Martin commented: “The ‘Ghost Stories’ show at Sony Studios was a very special moment for our band. The magic theatre built by … Read More