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Friday - 09/03/12 - Maverick Sabre - SOLD OUT
PVC presents
MAVERICK SABRE
Plus
Ms Dynamite
Aruba Red
Friday 9th March 2012
7.30pm
SOLD OUT
London born, Irish raised singer songwriter Maverick Sabre has his name ringing round the world right now and rightly so. Recently described by Huw Stephens as a male Amy Winehouse and with Music Week declaring him the highlight of SXSW 2010, his gritty yet soulful voice is drawing audiences in and leaving them hooked. From Wexford to London, Montego Bay to Austin, Maverick has silenced crowds with his catchy lamenting social-political content. Still a teen, this young rising star is generating a huge buzz and has been tipped by Hot Press as the Irish newcomer who will give the established artists serious competition. His critically acclaimed, self-produced debut single Sometimes is going down a storm and has resulted in Sabre catching the attention of some of the hottest producers currently on the scene, including Chase & Status, True Tiger and Future Cut who are rumored to be working on his debut album. As well as writing new material and laying strong foundations for what is sure to be a hugely successful future, Maverick has been featured by BBC TV as part of their series Jail Tales, snapped up a sponsorship deal with Boxfresh as well as performing for the legendary BBC Maida Vale Sessions which resulted in his live performances being broadcast nationwide. Rapidly rising from strength to strength, Maverick has been asked to tour alongside the Mercury award winning Speeche Debelle, chart topper Plan B as well as Mr Hudson and Chase & Status. The summer of 2010 looks set to be sizzling for Maverick who has recently signed to premier booking agency William Morris who are packing the British festival circuit full with a healthy dose of this young protégé. Maverick Sabre is definitely the one to watch.
Saturday - 10/03/12 - Shock N Awe 10 - MMA
Shock N Awe 10
Saturday 10th March 2012
Tickets available now from Shock N Awe Website
Tuesday - 13/03/12 - The Stranglers
PVC presents
THE STRANGLERS
With Special Guests:
The Popes
Tuesday 13th March 2012
7.30pm
£23 advance
The Stranglers are pleased to announce a full UK tour in March 2012, the band have been busy in the studio writing and recording their seventeenth studio album which is due for release next year. First forming in 1974 the bands straight talking approach gave them the reputation as aggressive and confrontational with their notoriety later embraced by the punk movement of 77. The tour coincides with the 35th anniversary of the initial release and success of debut single 'Grip' and their legendary first album Rattus Norvegicus. This was followed by such hits as ‘Peaches’, ‘No More Heroes’, ‘5 Minutes’, ‘Duchess’, ‘Something Better Change’, ‘Always the Sun’ and their ultimate classic ‘Golden Brown’. Since then the band have gone on to become one of the UK’s best loved and most enduring bands – racking up over 24 top 40 singles and 18 top 40 albums. Hugely influential, the band remain pioneers with their unique sound. An established International live draw the band are set to play a series of dates across the UK in March 2012 with The Popes as Special Guests.
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CANCELLED - Doug Allan - Life Behind the Lens
DOUG ALLAN - LIFE BEHIND THE LENS
This show has unfortunately been cancelled for any ticket refunds please contact the place of purchase
Friday - 16/03/12 - Killing Joke
PVC presents
KILLING JOKE
The Icarus Line
The Crying Spell
Friday 16th March 2012
7.30pm
£19.50 advance
IF MANKIND truly is hell-bent on destruction, then what noises will reverberate around the void after we take our final breaths and abandon the planet to its own, pure heartbeat?
Like the armoured cockroaches crawling from bomb-blast wreckage, Killing Joke have spent the last 30 years providing the world with a suitably deep, dark, dogmatic soundtrack to its own calamitous descent into chaos, and as the momentum of the modern age gains ever more urgency, the band are once again poised to hit the philosophical nail squarely on the head…
FORMED IN London, England, in October 1978, Killing Joke was the brainchild of classically-trained musician & vocalist Jeremy ‘Jaz’ Coleman and drummer ‘Big’ Paul Ferguson, who eagerly recruited two like-minded comrades in the form of guitarist Kevin ‘Geordie’ Walker and bassist Martin ‘Youth’ Glover and set about establishing a brand new and highly idiosyncratic manifesto for reinventing the rock ‘n’ roll wheel.
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Monday - 02/04/12 - Charlie Simpson
PVC presents
CHARLIE SIMPSON
Monday 2nd April 2012
7.30pm
£13.50 advance
Following his debut UK solo tour and sold out shows including Londonʼs Islington Academy, Charlie Simpson has today announced his tour plans for 2012 including his biggest solo show to date at Koko, London. Tickets for the tour go on general sale on Monday 5th December. The full list of dates are detailed below. Charlieʼs 2011 tour perfectly showcased his strength as a musician, songwriter and performer. It also proved to be the best possible arena to hear his fantastic debut album ʻYoung Pilgrimʼ, which charted at Number Six in August of this year. 2011 has been a stella year for Charlie. His latest single ʻCemeteryʼ was selected as the iTunes Single Of The Week and has been downloaded over 70,000 times. The lead single from the album ʻDown Down Downʼ was rapturously received by Charlieʼs fans, including Radio 1 Dj Fearne Cotton who selected it as her ʻSingle Of The Weekʼ.
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Saturday & Sunday - 14&15/04/12 - Tattoo Extravaganza
Tattoo Extravaganza
Saturday & Sunday 14th & 15th April 2012
Portsmouth will be hosting our 2nd 2-day tattoo convention, Tattoo Extravaganza. Us as organisers have listened to you, the public & the tattoo artists to bring the best tattoo convention that Portsmouth had ever seen, and it paid off. So now we are back, bigger and better and hope you will join us again in making this another year to remember. Tattoo Extravaganza is being held at Portsmouth's pyramids centre, Clarence esplanade. Set next to the grounds of the famous, historic, Southsea Castle to display incredible work from artists from around the world. Being touted as 'the must see event of 2012', Tattoo Extravaganza is set to bring your tattoo experience to new heights. Not just in tattooing but also in body modification. We were the first convention to bring you all award winning artists and we will be doing the same again with a few more special surprises. OPENING TIMES Saturday 14th April: 11am - Midnight Sunday 15th April: 11am - 8pm
Tickets available now from www.tattooextravaganza.co.uk
Tuesday - 01/05/12 - Alkaline Trio
PVC presents
ALKALINE TRIO
Tuesday 1st May 2012
7.30pm
£19.50 advance
Their resheduled show from 2011 please note tickets from the cancelled show will still be valid for this show. Enthralling dark rockers Alkaline Trio unleashed their new album Damnesia last year. The album is a selection of beloved fan favourites from the band's extensive catalogue, presented in an intimate-semi-unplugged format. Also featured, is a cover of "I Held Her In My Arms" by indie rock pioneers The Violent Femmes and two new Alkaline Trio songs, "Olde English 800" and "I Remember A Rooftop." Damnesia channels the vibe of Nirvana's Unplugged and takes it a step a further by incorporating keyboards and digital programing to keep their energy alive, while using various acoustic instruments like guitars, bass and piano that embrace the intimacy of an acoustic performance. In support of the new record, Alkaline Trio will be hitting the road to perform an assortment of songs from throughout their prolific career. The performances will feature both intimate acoustic renditions as well as a full volume electric portion.
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Tuesday - 08/05/12 - Wretch 32
PVC presents
WRETCH 32
Tuesday 8th May 2012
7.30pm
£12.50 advance
"Wretch 32 is one of the key breakthrough Brits in 2011... on an incredibly accomplished debut, (Black and White), the 26-year-old maps out his varied musical upbringing and enduring loves, to lyrics of revelatory candour with real bite and wit.(4/5 stars) " Sunday Times Culture "British rap newcomer's commanding debut is stuffed full of prospective hits... Wretch's desire to rank beside Kanye and Jay-Z may not be that far-fetched. (4/5 stars)" – Uncut "Wretch 32 is one of the most gifted British MCs in the business.(4/5 stars) " – The Sun Following on from the overwhelming success of the chart-topping, 'Don't Go', Wretch 32 is set to release 'Forgiveness' the fourth cut to be taken from his top 5 album 'Black and White', (out 11th December 2011). In the run up to the release Wretch 32 will be embarking on his first nationwide headline tour. Kicking off on 16th October in Glasgow and ending on 30th October in Norwich, the venues have been upgraded due to an unprecedented demand for tickets.
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Saturday - 19/05/12 - The Imagined Village
PVC presents
The Imagined Village
Saturday 19th May 2012
7.30pm
£16.00 advance
One of the UK's most exciting bands, The Imagined Village's powerful music is inspired by Britain's diverse cultural heritage. The ten members of the Imagined Village also play in other bands including Chase & Status, Afro Celts Sound System, Cornershop, Transglobal Underground, The Bays, Dhol Foundation, Red Snapper… New album out in May 2012.
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Tuesday - 22/05/12 - The Horrors
PVC presents
THE HORRORS
Tuesday 22nd May 2012
7.30pm
£14.00 advance
To understand The Horrors you need to understand what it takes to be a free and independent spirit in 2012 -to do things in your own way and on your own terms at a time when nearly everyone is else is desperate to fit in and all too happy to follow. And that is exactly what The Horrors have been pulling off ever since they emerged from Southend on Sea back in 2005. They burst onto the scene like the teenage mutant offspring of The New York Dolls and The Jesus and Mary Chain. They were a shock to the body-rock, doing everything rock n roll at its purest and prettiest is supposed to do– energise, excite, divide and polarise. The early Horrors shows were an explosive and vital reminder that great pop music is primarily made by the young, for the young. As a consequence they made a lot of people feel very old and tired indeed.
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Friday - 29/06/12 - Paul Merson
AN AUDIENCE WITH PAUL MERSON
And Special Guests
Andy Fordham
Eric Bristow
Friday 29th June 2012
The Pyramids is delighted to announce in conjunction with ModusDarts, a very special evening of legends! The event will take place in the midst of teh 20012 European Football Championshis. Former England, Arsenal and Portsmouth great Paul Merson, will regale us with entertaining tales from his playing days. You will get the chance to meet the man himself and quiz him on his unique stories from Pompeys' famous Championship triumph of 2003.
Alongside Merse we are happy to present two Gladiators from teh world of professional darts, Eric Bristow and Andy Fordham. With 6 world titles between them, Eric and Andy have even moe nostalgic tales for us, and there will be a fantastic opportunity to pit your wits against Eric, Andy and Paul on the dartboard. our host is the legendary John Gwynne, who brings his own unique humour to the evening.
A very limited number of tickets are on sale now, so get together with your friends, family or colleagues and book your own table at this exclusive event!
Limited tickets on sale now to book or enquire about tables get in touch at Modusdarts.tv or call 08450 180180
Kings Theatre Brochure
The Kings Theatre have just released their Summer 2011 events brochure click the link below to have a look at some of their upcoming shows.
Kings Theatre Spring 2012 Brochure
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