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Drum n bass pioneer and radio 1 dj, Grooverider has been sentenced in Dubai to four years in prison for possession of cannabis.
Grooverider, real name Raymond Bingham, was found guilty of possesion and also charged for bringing the drug into the UAE (United Arab Emirates).
He was originally arrested at Dubai airport on 23 November 2007 [...]

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Artists confirmed for the forthcoming World of Music Arts and Dance Festival (WOMAD) include King of dub Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, former Culture Club singer Boy George and Roni Size.
Other names announced for the three day event at Charlton Park in Wiltshire are Squeeze and Eddy Grant.
The WOMAD festival will take place over the weekend of [...]

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Supergroup Freebass have  finally found themselves a lead singer. Peter Hook revealed that after months of searching and auditioning has led them to Gary Briggs, vocalist with a band called Haven.
‘Hooky’ revealed that the band have been on a constant mission to find the right man, saying “This is about our 15th one.”
“We have had [...]

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Paul Weller and The Fratellis  have been confirmed as headline acts for the Teenage Cancer Trust gigs at the Royal Albert Hall in April.
Weller will be joined by Ocean Colour Scene guitarist Steve Cradock for an acoustic set on April 10th. With Duffy confirmed amongst the support acts.
The Fratellis will headline on April 11th , [...]

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The exact line up for Saturday’s much anticipated Versus Cancer 2008 show at Manchester’s M.E.N. Arena is still a close secret, though former Smiths bass player and event organiser Andy Rourke has said the line up will include some one-off performances, collaborations and surprises;  and he is confident this year’s event will be remembered for [...]

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