The Alarm 2017 USA Headline Tour is now in full swing. Following on from some amazing opening headline concerts on the Eastern Seaboard, the band is now all primed and ready for a run of four straight sell out concerts in Boston, New York, Sellersville (Philadelphia), and Atlanta. The band have cut loose from the 25 minute bursts of stripped down excitement that was the theme of the Vans Warped Tour [read more]
Both The Alarm and film – Man In the Camo Jacket are receiving a lot of very favourable coverage over here in the USA as the current Tour 2017 continues it’s way across the United States. A special feature on AOL Build with moderator Mark Goodman hosted from the AOL Studios in New York City is a must see. Band appearances on Philadelphia’s RADIO 1045 and a Mike Peters solo [read more]
BBC Television presents Songs of Praise on BBC Two this Sunday 16th July at 19:10. Presented from North Wales by Aled Jones and featuring an exclusive interview with Mike and Jules Peters conducted during the recent ‘By Your Side Walk’ – a 150 Mile hike across country taking in the historical Offa’s Dyke on their way to the summit of Mt. Snowdon to raise funds for North Wales cancer services. Aled Jones [read more]
Mike Peters and The Alarm undertake their biggest US tour in years with 45 dates starting this July 7th through August 30th and some of the headline shows have already started to sell out. The concerts at Salt Lake City and Seattle have now both completely SOLD OUT and other shows in New York, Boston, Sellersville, Atlanta, San Francisco and Sacramento and are all getting close to capacity. So please, don’t leave [read more]
Dave Sharp has been confirmed as the very special guest on all UK Tour dates this October. “I’m thrilled and delighted to be joining the 2017 UK October tour”, says Dave “It’s been a long time and the spirit lives!! “ Mike Peters says he is also excited to have his old band mate on the road with him again, “Dave and I go back a long way and shared some amazing times [read more]
“MAN IN THE CAMO JACKET” film set for US INDEPENDENCE DAY RELEASE on JULY 4th 2017 by XLRATOR MEDIA Acclaimed music documentary about The Alarm front man and cancer crusader Mike Peters. Special film screenings and live music performances in New York on July 5th, Washington DC on July 17th and Los Angeles on August 3rd European Release to be announced soon… Following its successful US Film festival run, the acclaimed music documentary MAN IN [read more]
Tickets are on sale now for the Mike Peters and The Alarm UK Viral Black October Tour. 04.10.2017 Nottingham Rescue Rooms Get Tickets 05.10.2017 Newcastle Boiler Shop Get Tickets 06.10.2017 Aberdeen Assembly Get Tickets 07.10.2017 Edinburgh Liquid Rooms Get Tickets 11.10.2017 Bristol Thekla Get Tickets 12.10.2017 Wakefield Warehouse 23 Get Tickets 13.10.2017 Birmingham O2 Academy 2 Get Tickets 14.10.2017 Liverpool O2 Academy 2 Get Tickets 18.10.2017 Norwich Waterfront Get Tickets 19.10.2017 Sheffield O2 Academy 2 Get Tickets 20.10.2017 Oxford 02 Academy 2 Get Tickets Following on from the successful release of new album Blood Red and the reaction generated by the May tour and BBC documentary screening of ‘Mike [read more]
The eleventh annual climb to the summit of Mount Snowdon began with a morning registration at the Electric Mountain in Llanberis. This year, the By Your Side Walk across Wales that was led by Mike and Jules Peters, was a fantastic success, engaging with the entire community of North Wales and resulting in over 650+ people signing up (plus volunteers) for the final day’s hike to the summit. It was a [read more]
Day nine of the By Your Side walk began in the reception area of Ysbyty Gwynedd Hospital for the official opening of the newly refurbished Alaw Unit. Many dignitaries, hospital officials, doctors, nurses and major fundraisers gathered together for a series of speeches and talks on the capabilities of the new unit. It was an emotional moment for some of the individuals and charity members, many of whom had first campaigned for the Alaw Unit [read more]
Beginning in Conwy and continuing along the Welsh coastal path to Menai Bridge in Anglesey, day eight of the By Your Side walk across North Wales was to be one of the longest with a distance of 19.5 miles to cover. It was also the first time that the walking group, (including a host of sixth form students from Ysgol Y Creuddyn), had encountered rain, now greeted with relief after the heatwave conditions [read more]
Day Seven of the By Your Side Walking Tour across North Wales began at St. David’s College, Llandudno, with garden party atmosphere created between students, teachers, parents and hikers. High on the hill above the lush green lawns the college choir and band performed gospel based arrangements of great songs including Stevie Wonder’s ‘I Wish’, coupled with a powerful version of Love Hope Strength to set everyone on their way. Kirsty [read more]
Day Six and it’s back to school for Mike Peters and the By Your Side team. Mike Peters admitted to feeling nervous about addressing pupils and staff from his old stomping ground of Rhyl High School which has recently been the beneficiary of multi million pound refurbishment. In the new quad building Mike Peters spoke of the progressive nature of Rhyl High School and how his life was transformed when [read more]
Day Five began at the place where both Mike and Jules Peters started their own cancer journeys for real – The North Wales Cancer Treatment Centre at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd Hospital. An amazing turnout of doctors, nurses, patients, carers, supporters and school children came out in force to cheer this amazing couple on their journey of recovery and gratitude that is covering 351,120 steps across North Wales and visiting all the [read more]
It was another glorious day in Wales as Day Four of the BY YOUR SIDE walk began at the Denbighshire village of Bodfari. Another good turn out of people from all walks of life meant that a good day lay in store for all who had committed to the 18 mile hike to Prestatyn. Chris Ruane, the locally re-elected MP for the Vale of Clwyd joined in at the start [read more]
The good weather ensured a good turn out and as soon as all were gathered, Kirsty Thomson (Awyr Las) and Mike Peters both gave speeches about the inspiration for the By Your Side Walk with Mike Peters recalling the 1999 Snowdonation Fundraising concert in the Llangollen Pavilion (with the Stereophonics and The Levellers), as giving him a valuable insight into how to organise charitable events that galvanise people into taking action. Mike and Kirsty [read more]
Day Two of the By Your Side Walk 2017 began with an early morning start at The Maelor Hospital in Wrexham, with a host of local school children primed for a descant version of ‘Love Hope Strength’. The congregation was surprised by some very special guest appearances from Aled Jones – the legendary Welsh Singer and Acclaimed TV Presenter, International Opera singer Rhys Meirion and the Welsh Health Minister Vaughan Gething [read more]
It was a bright start to Day One of the By Your Side Walk…. a resounding Love Hope Strength was performed at Flint Castle with school children from all across the Deeside area joining in with Mike, Jules and Love Hope Strength / Awyr Las supporters from there the entourage (who were joined all the way by Welsh Rugby Union legend Rupert Moon), covered 15 miles before finishing up at [read more]
Jules Peters features in the femail section of the MailOnline magazine, documenting her and Mike’s dual struggle with Cancer and coming to terms with the commodity of ‘time’. Speaking in an exclusive interview with FEMAIL, Jules said the decision to continue filming gave her strength as she faced her diagnosis. ‘It definitely helped keep me focus and keep me strong,’ she said. ‘I stayed busy and didn’t allow myself to [read more]
By Your Side Walk / Cancer Care Campaign Acclaimed international musician Mike Peters launched the By Your Side cancer care campaign with Awyr Las in November 2014. Thanks to the fantastic support of local people and friends from across the country and beyond, over the past two and a half years since its launch the By Your Side cancer care campaign has raised over £270,000. The campaign is making a massive difference, helping to [read more]
The inspiring BBC documentary everyone is talking about, is having a deserved network screening on BBC ONE all across the nation on Tuesday 13th June at 10:45 (Straight after the BBC’s main news programmes). The 60 minute film – Mike and Jules : While We Still Have Time, features U2’s Bono talking about his lifelong friendship with The Alarm’s lead singer Mike Peters and wife Jules, and their strength as they [read more]
OXY AND THE MORONS is a brand new punk musical written by Mike Peters, Paul Sirett and Steve Allan Jones. Directed by Peter Rowe, OXY AND THE MORONS is a New Wolsey Theatre Production that will run from October 12th to October 21st 2017 exclusively at the New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich. Tickets for all performances are on sale now direct from the New Wolsey Box Office and if you act quickly, seats in the [read more]
The first release from the highly anticipated new album Blood Red Viral Black is out now and available to order exclusively at The Alarm Store The first release from a collection of completely brand new material since 2010 features 10 Blood Red tracks mastered at Abbey Road Studios. The recordings have been produced by George Williams whose credits also include The Alarm’s 2006 album ‘Under Attack’. Blood Red is available to order now exclusively at The Alarm Store No copies [read more]
Jules has made the brave decision to show off her operation scars. Welsh rock couple Mike and Jules Peters have opened up on the life-changing journey Jules has faced with breast cancer. After revealing in October last year that she had been diagnosed with the disease, the North Wales-based frontman of The Alarm – himself a three-time cancer survivor – and his wife have spoken out about her own very [read more]
Mike Peters will be making a special guest appearance at this years Champions League Final Festival in Cardiff, Wales on Thursday June 1st. Mike Peters will be appearing with the Lucy Morgan String Quartet on the Champions Main Stage in Roald Dahl Pass, Cardiff Bay, and together they will be performing a selection of songs from the Mike Peters / Alarm repertoire. This a must-see for all those wishing to soak up the [read more]
Mike Peters & The Alarm will perform at the Isle of Wight Festival, 2017 this Thursday evening along side fellow British bands Razorlight and Starsailor. Isle of Festival Headliners include Arcade Fire, Rod Stewart, David Guetta, Run DMC & Kaiser Chiefs! It promises to be an amazing event especially as this will be the final Alarm performance in the UK before the band head to America for a massive 45 date coast to coast [read more]
In this episode, hosts Jeff and Steve Fulton completely geek out while reviewing the new album from Mike Peters And The Alarm, Blood+Red. Excerpt: “I may be completely off base here, but I believe this whole record and everything about it was a direct, calculated move by Mike Peters to try to save his wife’s life. From themes and words of the songs, to the structure of songs themselves, from [read more]
So on this beautiful sunny day in Wales, I just want to reach out and thank you all for your heart warming messages of love and support. I sat down last night in real time to watch the BBC programme and I felt like I saw my life flash before my eyes. The thing that struck me though is “the love”. The love sent to me last night. The love [read more]
Mike Peters will be hosting FREE Warped Harmonica Workshops with @The Entertainment Institute and @Hohner Music on select dates of the @Vans Warped Tour! All you have to do is reserve your spot at thinktei.com/mikepeters. Everyone will walk away with a free Hohner harmonica and limited edition lesson card! VANS WARPED TOUR DATES FEATURING THE ALARM July 07 Camden, NJ – BB&T Pavilion July 08 Wantaugh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Amphitheater July [read more]
BBC ONE WALES – DOCUMENTARY PREMIERE SCREENING hosted by Avanti Media Mike and Jules : While We Still Have Time – Tramshed Cinema, Cardiff – THURSDAY May 18th You are invited to a special private screening of the documentary and Q&A hosted by David Owens from Wales Online on Thursday May 18th at Tramshed Cinema, Cardiff. First showing – 6PM / Second showing – 8PM To attend, please RSVP to Leanne [read more]
Mike Peters and The Alarm start their long awaited UK tour this Saturday at the Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth. The band have just returned from two highly charged US Gathering events in Los Angeles and New York and are now back in the UK all revved up and ready to go. Further dates in Manchester 11th May, Glasgow 13th May, Cardiff 19th May, and London on 20th May, will also be accompanied by [read more]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Bearded Theory (which was recently voted the UK’s Best Independent Music Festival), are delighted to announce that seminal British rock act The Alarm will perform alongside Skunk Anansie, and punk duo Slaves at the award winning Bearded Theory Spring Gathering at Catton Hall in South Derbyshire on Friday 26th May 2017. Tickets for Bearded Theory’s Spring Gathering 2017 are on sale now via www.seetickets.com, or by calling the box office on: [read more]
Mike Peters and The Alarm will perform a MainStage set at Mello Festival, Throckmorton Airfield, Evesham, Worcestershire on Saturday May 27th. Full lineup and ticket information can be found here. The Mello festival appearance will be the second of two festival performances over the May Bank Holiday Weekend with the band also playing at the Bearded Theory Festival on Friday May 26th. For ticket and lineup info on Bearded Theory Festival please visit [read more]
Register now for the By Your Side Walk in June 2017. REGISTER NOW (links below) to take part in the walk or Snowdon Rocks at www.byyoursideappeal.org. Book Your Place Now Saturday 3rd June: Abersoch to Porthdinllaen (Beach to Beach) Saturday 17th June: Llangollen to Ruthin Sunday 18th June: Ruthin to Prestatyn Saturday 24th June: Snowdon Rocks Sign up fee: Aged 12 and over, £20 per day / under 12s free. (the [read more]
Mike Peters & The Alarm have been invited to participate in this year’s ‘Vans Warped Tour 2017‘. The Alarm will feature on the Hard Rock Stage and will join the tour officially on July 7th in Camden, New Jersey at the 20,000 Capacity BB&T Pavilion Other East Coast shows include a July 8th appearance at the the 16,000 Capacity Northwell Health at Jones Beach Amphitheatre, NY (where The Alarm once performed [read more]
Listen as roving UK reporters Gary Overington and Mike Peters himself take you on a unique journey backstage at the 2017 UK Tour Kickoff in Portsmouth. Includes interviews with with the crew and band (including a very intimate personal and interview with Jules Jones conducted by Gary) plus several live performances. Listen or watch below or in iTunes or Google Play Features: Gary Overington Mark Warden Andi Badgeman Mike Peters Jules [read more]
In house alarm.com cameraman Stuart Ling was on hand at the Gramercy Theater, New York for the ‘SOLD OUT’ Gathering NYC last Saturday to capture the atmosphere of the event as it unfolded in real time and came back with some stunning shots like this one taken during ‘Blaze of Glory’. There are two albums that have been posted online in our official Flickr account, the daytime, evening concert and soundcheck [read more]
A brand new video for ‘Coming Backwards‘ one of the new songs on Blood Red is playing worldwide now at diffuser.fm. CLICK HERE FOR THE ARTICLE AND VIDEO ON DIFFUSER.FM Diffuser.FM is a major online publication focusing on music related news and events. The launch of Blood Red Viral Black that began with a first instalment release of Blood Red has already Sold Out of all Ultra Limited Art and Limited Edition packages. The Blood Red CD Edition is only available for [read more]
A Blood Red Film about the creative process that inspired Mike Peters to write and record Blood Red Viral Black is an original content exclusive at www.thealarm.com A Blood Red Film contains exclusive interviews with Mike Peters and acoustic versions of ten songs that accompany the first release of Blood Red. A Blood Red Film was shot by Andy Labrow. Sound by Mark Warden and Camera Assistance by Lucas Labrow. Mike Peters was interviewed by J.J. Haggar and Andy Labrow The [read more]
The second episode of ‘Never Let The Fires Die’ podcast hosted by Steve and Jeff Fulton has been published. It’s been a long time, coming but the pair believe they have worked out the details for a long-running, more-regular podcast. Join the dynamic duo of die-hard Alarm fans as they dissect the first USA Gathering and the showing of “The Man In The Camo Jacket”. Stay tuned for next week, when [read more]
Gathering Los Angeles [SOLD OUT] – Saturday April 22nd 2017 The Gathering Los Angeles that will take place on Saturday April 22nd 2017, at The James Bridges Theatre, UCLA, Los Angeles, California has now completely Sold Out. The Gathering USA Event Itinerary 1800 – Doors 1815 – Film Screening – Man In The Camo Jacket 1945 – Q&A with Mike Peters and Director Russ Kendall hosted by Richard Blade 2000 – Intermission and signing session 2030 – Mike [read more]
A very special limited edition ‘Man In the Camo Jacket – Motion Picture Soundtrack’ Vinyl LP featuring brand new music from Mike Peters and The Alarm will be released exclusively in America for US Record Store Day on April 22nd 2017. Watch exclusive video message from Mike Peters and full track listing on US Record Store Day website. The limited edition LP (which is being released on the same day as The Gathering Los Angeles) kicks off [read more]
Man in the Camo Jacket is a feature-length documentary film that tells the story of iconic Welsh rock musician Mike Peters, his rise to fame, battle with cancer, and inspiring climb back as he enlists some of the world’s top musicians to help save the lives of cancer patients around the globe through his charity Love Hope Strength. Produced by Kaleidoscope Pictures, the film will premiere in the USA this April with screenings at [read more]
Following on from his recent main stage appearance at The 25th Anniversary Gathering in Llandudno, Dave Sharp will now be joining Mike and the band for two very special guest appearances at Glasgow O2ABC on May 13th and also at the Electric Ballroom in Camden Town, London on May 20th. Tickets for all performances are available now at the following outlets: Saturday May 6th – Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms Tickets Thursday May 11th – Manchester O2 Ritz – Tickets Saturday May 13th – Glasgow O2 ABC Tickets Friday [read more]
The 25th Anniversary of The Gathering!!!!!! Over three days, friends came from all corners of the globe to celebrate the music of Mike Peters & The Alarm and to celebrate 25 years of this long standing event. Friday’s event saw the welcome return of Dave Sharp who opened the show and thrilled the audience with cuts from his extensive catalogue of songs. The Friday show saw a surprise change to the usual acoustic set [read more]
The Gathering 2018 will take place on 2nd, 3rd & 4th February 2018 at Venue Cymru, Llandudno, North Wales. Tickets for G2018 on sale now, exclusively at www.thealarm.com http://thealarm.myshopify.com/collections/tickets Judging by the reaction from across all social media platforms, the 2017 25th Anniversary Gathering has already been declared a resounding success by all who came. The atmosphere inside the Venue Cymru Arena on both Friday and Saturday was electric from start [read more]
Live Nation and thealarm.com are proud to announce that the Gathering NYC has COMPLETELY SOLD OUT. All of us at thealarm.com want to thank everyone attending for such incredible support. The Gathering NYC at the Gramercy Theatre on Saturday, April 29th, 2017 will feature Mike Peters and The Alarm performing both acoustic and full band electric shows during two separate performance times including a special screening of ‘Man In The Camo Jacket’. The screening of ‘Man In The Camo [read more]
The BBC to broadcast Gathering 25. The British Broadcasting Corporation will attend The Gathering 25th Anniversary to film both Friday and Saturday night concerts with highlights of the entire weekend being screened on BBC2. The Gathering will be broadcast on National TV to coincide with the transmission of the ‘Being Mike Peters’ Television program that is currently being filmed by Avanti Productions for BBC1. Bring it on….
The MPO can announce, that after selling out our previous venue last year, and moving to the larger Arena venue at Venue Cymru, The Gathering is now officially SOLD OUT. We have been overwhelmed by the support for this years 25 year anniversary and we promise that we will make this years event the best yet. Thank you for your support!
There will be an ‘Ask Simon & Jules Facebook Chat’ on Monday 30th January at 8.00pm – 9.30pm (GMT). Simon is our Gathering Concierge and is available before and during the Gathering to ask ANY gathering related questions. The chat on Monday will be co-hosted with Gathering organiser Jules Peters. Whether you are new to the Gathering or got a burning question and don’t know who to ask then join us on [read more]
Smiley and Friends Pre-Gathering Party – Thursday February 2nd 2017 THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT Smiley and Friends will be hosting a pre-gathering live concert party at 3rd Space, LLandudno on the Thursday evening February 2nd 2017. Facebook page for “3rd space” events. The event promises to be a great evening of entertainment for those arriving early into Llandudno for The Gathering 25th Anniversary weekend. Smiley (The Alarm’s iconic drummer), will be hosting [read more]
Win the Blackstar Amplifier used by Mike Peters on the Spirit Of ’86 Tour. Blackstar Amplification and Mike Peters of The Alarm have come together and are offering fans the chance to own the very same Blackstar HT Club 40 (Limited Edition Red) Amplifier, that Mike Peters has been using throughout the entire ‘Spirit Of ’86 in 2016’ tour of North America. Mike Peters first started using the Blackstar HT Club 40 earlier [read more]
Hello Everyone, The holiday season is upon us and from where I am writing, I can hear the usual round of seasonal songs gently humming through the hospital ward and bringing on the sense of reflection that I always feel at this time of year. Despite everything, I can honestly say that 2016 has been an amazing year, filled with great memories and time spent with people who mean a great deal [read more]
Mike Peters and The Alarm – Glasgow Garage concert for May 13th has now been moved up from The Garage to the increased capacity O2 ABC Glasgow and tickets are available now. NB: All Tickets purchased for the original venue remain valid. Tickets for all other 2017 Mike Peters and The Alarm performances (which includes appearances at the Gathering 25th Anniversary in North Wales and Bearded Theory Festival in Derbyshire), are available at the following [read more]
thealarm.com and 21st Century are proud to announce that Alarm guitarist – Dave Sharp will appear as very special guest at The Gathering 25th Anniversary, Venue Cymru Arena, Llandudno, North Wales this February. Mike Peters and Dave Sharp are both looking forward to seeing each other and continuing a friendship that began way back in 1977. As Mike Peters revealed in recent interviews conducted for the ‘In The Poppy Fields’ / [read more]
The Alarm.com is pleased to announce that The Gathering 25th Anniversary has been upgraded to the increased capacity Arena at Venue Cymru, Llandudno, North Wales and a limited amount of additional weekend pass tickets will go on sale this Friday at 9 AM [UK Time] exclusively at www.thealarm.com Since the original 25th Anniversary Gathering ticket allocation for The Hall at Venue Cymru ‘Sold Out’ a few weeks ago, Jules Peters and the 21st Century [read more]
Mike Peters & The Alarm – Poppies Falling From The Sky The official release date for the highly anticipated Mike Peters and The Alarm motion picture film and soundtrack – ‘Poppies Falling From The Sky’ has been set for 10.10.16 and the Limited Edition Boxet that is exclusive to the alarm.com is available to order now. NB: Order your copy before 31st December 2016 and receive a ‘free’ Mike Peters In Session 2016 CD. (see details below). [read more]
Mike Peters and The Alarm release ‘In The Poppy Fields’, a 10″ Vinyl EP [21C081] into record stores on Armistice Day Friday 11th November 2016. The 10″ Vinyl EP [which has already been played by BBC Radio 2 and other stations across the country], features brand new remixed versions of ‘In The Poppy Fields’, ‘Rain In The Summertime’, ‘The Deceiver’ and ‘Sixty Eight Guns’. All tracks are taken from the ‘Poppies Falling [read more]
21st Century and thealarm.com is proud to announce that Ian McNabb of both solo and Icicle Works fame will be appearing as special guest at this year’s Gathering 25th Anniversary. “I am very excited and proud to tell you I will be performing at Mike Peters’ and the Alarm’s Gathering celebration next year”, said Ian McNabb on his website. “Thank you so much to Mike and Jules for giving me this opportunity to [read more]
Hello Everyone, Thanks for all the love and understanding that has come our way since news of Jules breast cancer diagnosis broke in the press yesterday morning. Knowing that so many of you are out there and only have our best interests at heart is truly encouraging. Jules was diagnosed on July 4th but It’s only in these last few days that the full extent of what she will have [read more]
It’s 30th September 2016 and I’m on an airplane heading for Los Angeles. It’s strange going back to the city that gave life to the original Spiriit Of ’86 concert and all that has changed since that historic day 30 years ago. Going right back to where this whole 2016 touring cycle theme began in spirit, has allowed me a moment to reflect on what a year it has been [read more]
Mike Peters presents The Alarm – Old Town School of Folk Music – 23rd September 2016. Mike Peters — front man of the 80’s alternative band The Alarm — rocked the rafters at Old Town School of Folk Friday night for a room full of long time fans. His current tour “The Spirit of ’86 in 2016” celebrates the 30th anniversary of the band’s release Strength. More specifically, Peters performed the same set that the band [read more]
Mike Peters & The Alarm – Poppies Falling From The Sky The official release date for the highly anticipated Mike Peters and The Alarm motion picture film and soundtrack – ‘Poppies Falling From The Sky’ has been set for 10.10.16 and is available to order now. Poppies Falling from the Sky is being released initially as an extremely limited edition of 200 Collector’s Collection (only available via www.thealarm.com), including the exclusive Poppies Falling From The Sky Box Set that houses The [read more]
We are proud to announce that The 25th Anniversary Gathering has completely SOLD OUT. Incredible. Thanks for all your support and we look forward to welcoming each and every one of you to Wales in February 2017 for what we know will be an unforgettable weekend of music – celebrating the life and times of Mike Peters and The Alarm at Venue Cymru, LLandudno, North Wales. Tickets are still [read more]
The 25th Anniversary Gathering takes place on 3rd, 4th & 5th February 2017 Tickets go on sale today Friday 5th February at 9.00 AM, exclusively at www.thealarm.com This year’s Gathering is already being talked about as one of the best ever, with a refreshing mix of brand new Mike Peters music, Alarm classics and a very moving tribute to the late David Bowie. A total sell out for 2016, the 25th [read more]
Following on from the success of this years ‘Spirit Of ’86 in 2016’ UK and Ireland tour, www.thealarm.com is proud to announce that a further 21 dates in North America will take place this September. The tour will begin in Wilmington, Delaware at the World Cafe Live on September 7th and close in Denver at the Soiled Dove Underground on the 29th. Mike Peters will also be playing a summer residency at New [read more]
ENCORE Become a part of the ‘Spirit Of ’86 in 2016’ North American Tour with Mike Peters. Mike Peters is offering Alarm fans the chance to perform with him during the ‘Spirit Of ’86’ tour as special guest members of The Alarm, by bidding for the opportunity to join in the encore of ‘Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door’. The auction site is open now with bids starting from $86 per night per show. This incredible once [read more]
Rock and Roll campaign ‘Get On The List’ to save lives on Capitol Hill! Love Hope Strength Foundation (in partnership with DKMS – We Delete Blood Cancer), are inviting US Senators, Congressmen, staff, government employees, and visitors to Capitol Hill to register and become potential life savers at their first ever cheek swab donor drive, in the Capitol Building on Tuesday, September 6th between 10 am and 4 pm in room HVC-200 [read more]
The photo journal from the Gathering 24 is now available to view. All photos are available to download for personal use. Photos: Andy Labrow. Dr. Ian Clarke. Jeff Pitt. Stuart Ling. Lucas Labrow. Friday: www.flickr.com/photos/mikepetersorganisation/albums/72157664345558745 Saturday Daytime: www.flickr.com/photos/mikepetersorganisation/albums/72157664273381746 Saturday Evening: www.flickr.com/photos/mikepetersorganisation/albums/72157664183058861 Sunday: www.flickr.com/photos/mikepetersorganisation/albums/72157661994716004 The Gathering 2016 – First Review It was The Gathering weekend that had it all. Congregated at Venue Cymru, Llandudno, North Wales, Alarm fans from all over the world expecting a [read more]
Mike Peters and The Alarm will perform at this years CARFEST SOUTH on August 28th following an on air request from festival creator and BBC Radio 2 DJ – Chris Evans. The band’s participation in CARFEST SOUTH was announced on air during the Chris Evans breakfast show. CARFEST SOUTH (which sold out as soon as the full line up was revealed), is a huge event that puts the band back where they have always [read more]
Mike Peters will make a welcome return to Greenbelt Festival to play a MainStage performance on Monday August 29th 2016. Mike Peters first played Greenbelt in a ‘solo’ capacity 30 years ago this summer in August 1986 and also twice with the original Alarm line up in both 1988 and 1991. He would further return with both versions of The Poets in 1992 and ’94 before most recently with The [read more]
The Alarm – Glastonbury 2016 Click here for the Glastonbury 2016 photo album At precisely 4:25 on Glastonbury Friday, Mike Peters lead the Alarm out on to the stage to be greeted by a large and enthusiastic audience crammed into the Acoustic Field perched high on the north side of the Pilton Farm landscape. “This has been 35 years in the making -The Alarm at Glastonbury“, stated Mike Peters as [read more]
Rocker Mike Peters scaled the heights at the weekend to perform at the summit of Wales’ highest peak to raise funds for those who are helping him beat cancer. The Alarm frontman led around 600 hikers, musicians, friends, hospital staff, cancer patients and celebrities on the climb to the summit on Saturday to raise funds for the Love Hope Strength and Awyr Las charities. Snowdon Rocks started with speeches and a song from Mike [read more]
A special one off T-shirt to commemorate The Alarm’s first ever appearance at the Glastonbury Festival of Performing Arts 2016 will be on sale from Thursday at The Alarm’s pre-festival warm up show at Bath Komedia. The specially commissioned black T-Shirt features a classic Alarm poppy logo on the front with a back design that incorporates the official Glastonbury Festival logo highlighting the band’s performance this Friday June 24th 2016.
The Alarm.com is proud to announce that Mike Peters and The Alarm will perform a pre-Glastonbury concert at Bath Komedia in Somerset on Thursday 23rd June 2016. To get in tune for the main event and for Alarm fans who will not be able to get tickets for Glastonbury 2016 (which sold out before one act was even announced), this is a chance to get close to the Glastonbury vibe and get involved in [read more]
Mike Peters and The Alarm to perform at Glastonbury Festival for the first time ever on Friday June 24th 2016. The Alarm’s debut appearance at the UK’s longest running festival of contemporary performing arts, marks a new coming of age for the ever evolving Welsh band fronted as always, by lead singer and guitarist Mike Peters. The Alarm will feature on the Acoustic Stage on Friday June 24th at 16.25. [read more]
This Saturday will see Mike Peters present The Alarm – Spirit Of ’86 at The Iridium on Broadway, New York for the start of a three night, six concert stand in the city. All shows will take place across 3 Saturday nights starting this Saturday July 30th and continuing on August 6th and 16th with early and late shows at both 7.00PM and 10.00 PM. Tickets for all shows are available at the following [read more]
Snowdon Rocks 10 Join Mike Peters in a trek to the summit of Snowdon, featuring music, celebration and remembrance. Trek : Trek to the summit of Snowdon Registration: Register individually or in teams The Strength Train: Those with cancer, their families and healthcare staff can ride by train to the summit. The Strength Bus: Those with cancer, their families and healthcare staff can visit The Electric Mountain Prayer Flags: Have names and messages placed on [read more]
‘Never Let The Fires Die’ Episode One : The Night Young Georgie Died. Broadcasting now Join podcast producers Steve and Jeff Fulton immediately after the broadcast, for a live discussion on the Official Alarm Facebook page, where you will be able to discuss all aspects of the program and to suggest future podcast topics. Produced by alarm.com founder members Steve and Jeff Fulton, the Podcast series intends to share new perspectives and alternative [read more]
35 years ago today, The Alarm played its first ever gig at the Victoria Hotel in Prestatyn, North Wales or did they? There are some suggestions that the first Alarm show was played on Friday June 5th 1981 and not Saturday 6th as popular Alarm history has recorded. Does anyone have any recollections of the actual date and or the gig that they can share with us to verify the [read more]
The forecast is Sunshine all the way for this Saturday’s Snowdon Rocks hike and evening concert with Mike Peters in Llanberis, North Wales and there’s still time to register for both the hike and / or the evening concert. Mike Peters will be leading hundreds of participants to the summit of Snowdon to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the event which has raised over £350,000 for cancer services in North [read more]
Mike Peters was honoured to be invited to perform at the opening concert for the Urdd National Eisteddfod in Flint. Mike performed ‘Hwylio Dros Y Mor’ (A New South Wales) and ‘Cariad, Gobaith, Nerth’, for which he was joined by his sons, Dylan and Evan on guitar. There is also a segment about Love Hope Strength, and then a final song where Mike joins the other performers from the opening ceremony. “It’s a thrill [read more]
Mike Peters will present The Alarm – Spirit Of ’86 in 2016 across Norway this June 2016, with a series of 9 shows beginning at Madame Felle, Bergen on Saturday June 3rd including a headline appearance at the Halden Music Festival on June 10th with a closing date in Trondheim on June 12th at Antikvariatet. Tickets are on sale now! Please note: The show at Herr Nilsen, Oslo that was originally announced for June 2nd has been moved [read more]
Mike Peters will appear as part of the BBC Wales program ‘C’mon Wales – Our Euro 2016 Singalaong’ that is being recorded live on Thursday June 2nd at Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff. Mike will be performing two songs associated with the Welsh Soccer team’s historic qualification for this years Euro 2016 Tournament. Backed by the National Orchestra of Wales, Mike will also be renewing his partnership with master arranger and conductor John [read more]
This Saturday 28th May 2016 is World Blood Cancer Day. Mike Peters has created a new video message to show his support for this amazing day of action that highlights the need for as many people as possible to be on the International Donor Registry to help save he lives of people who, like Mike, suffer from blood cancer. Mike and other blood cancer sufferers would be grateful if anyone and [read more]
To mark the official 30th Anniversary of The Alarm’s historic ‘Spirit Of ’86’ concert that was broadcast around the world, The 21st Century Recording Company will be issuing a triplet of specially commissioned new releases from Saturday April 16th with an all new ‘Spirit Of ’86 – 30th Anniversary Collectors Edition’ DVD Digipak [Exclusive to www.thealarm.com]. Order your copy now As the date also coincides with World Record Store Day 2016 on Saturday April 16th, [read more]
Declare Your Strength in 2016. Mike Peters presents The Alarm ‘Spirit Of ’86 in 2016’ UK Tour. Tickets for all venues are on sale now. Following on from the hugely successful ‘Strength – 30th Anniversary World Tour’ of 2015 (which racked up over 18 sell out UK shows and 6 sold out nights on Broadway in New York), culminating in what Classic Rock Magazine recently described as “A Career High Concert”, at Wales [read more]
the alarm.com is delighted to announce that Danny Taylor will perform a very special guest opening slot for Mike Peters at the legendary Cavern Club in Liverpool on Thursday 26th May, 2016. Daniel Taylor is a singer songwriter/actor who was born and lives in Liverpool. He has been writing songs since he was 13 years of age. He has played sell out gigs all over the UK and Ireland. He last appeared at [read more]
The Alarm.com is proud to announce that Mike Peters and The Alarm will perform at Portsmouth’s Wedgewood Rooms, on Saturday 3rd December 2016 – Tickets on sale now “A lot of people have been asking for a full band south coast show on the current Spirit Of ’86 in 2016 Tour”, said lead singer Mike Peters (just before taking to the stage at a packed out Southampton show). “So here it is and it’s [read more]
The Alarm.com is proud to announce that Mike Peters and The Alarm will perform at Manchester’s O2 Ritz, on Thursday 1st December 2016 – Tickets on sale now “I played The Ritz, Manchester with Big Country a few years ago, and always thought it would be a fantastic place to see The Alarm”, said lead singer Mike Peters (just before taking to the stage at the Apollo, Manchester to perform the final night of [read more]
The Alarm.com is proud to announce that Mike Peters and The Alarm will perform at London’s Electric Ballroom in Camden Town on Friday 25th November (Tickets on sale now), as follow up to their 18 date nationwide tour as special guests of The Stranglers. “The Electric Ballroom in Camden Town is an amazing venue and I’ve always wanted to play there”, said Alarm lead singer Mike Peters (just before taking to the [read more]
Mike Peters and The Alarm are pleased to announce a live performance date at Cardiff University, in Y Plas at The Students Union on December 2nd with tickets on sale now at Ticketmaster.co.uk and also direct from the University Box Office Tel: 02920 230130 Mike and the band are currently on an 18 date nationwide tour as special guests of The Stranglers and the Cardiff show on December 2nd follows on from the triumphant [read more]
This November / December, The Alarm will follow up their 18 date nationwide tour as special guests of The Stranglers with a series of select headline dates throughout the UK, beginning with a live performance at the Glasgow Garage on Saturday November 26th 2016 Glasgow in Scotland, is the first date to be announced and tickets are on sale now. The Alarm of 2016 is a versatile modern assembly of musicians beginning and ending [read more]
The Alarm.com is pleased to announce that additional ‘Mike Peters presents The Alarm – ‘Spirit Of ’86 in 2016’ tour dates have been added. The first will be in Peterborough at The Met Lounge on April 27th and a second at Bristol’s Thekla on May 11th. Tickets for both venues are on sale now. April 27th Peterborough The Met Lounge Tickets May 11th Bristol Thekla Tickets Declare Your Strength in 2016. [read more]
This March 30 and April 2/3/9 Mike Peters will present The Alarm – Spirit of ’86 in California, USA. Beginning on March 30th with a show the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, the short tour will also pay a return visit to the legendary McCabe’s in Santa Monica on April 2nd, followed by The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano on April 3rd. April 9th will see Mike Peters host a [read more]
On Saturday evening at 6.00 PM (PST), the doors will open at the James Bridges Theatre on the Campus of UCLA and Mike Peters will begin to tell the epic story of The Alarm’s original ‘Spirit Of ’86’ concert that took place 30 years ago on April 12th 1986. Tickets Available Here It promises to be an engaging evening with fans once again making the journey to California to relive [read more]
To celebrate The Alarm being on tour across the UK with The Stranglers on the Black and White Tour 2016. The alarm.com is offering all UK users of the online store ‘free postage’ on all orders placed during the remainder of March 2016. At checkout please enter the discount code: tour2016 .
The Alarm begin their latest adventures on the stages of the UK as special guests of The Stranglers at a ‘Sold Out’ Concert Hall in Perth this evening. The Black & White Tour 2016 promises to be an exciting ride for all fans who attend, with both bands promising shows of high energy and intensity. A clearly excited Mike Peters had this to say when talking with thealarm.com during the soundcheck. [read more]
Following on from a spectacular Gathering, the year of the ‘Spirit of 86 in 2016’ gets underway in earnest, when Mike Peters leads The Alarm back onto the British stages as special guests of The Stranglers on the ‘Black and White Tour’ throughout March 2016. It has just been reported that the opening night of the tour at the Concert Hall in Perth, Scotland has sold out in advance, along [read more]
Mike Peters and The Alarm are to appear as special guests of The Stranglers on their ‘Black & White’ UK tour in March 2016. Tickets On Sale Now and are available at the following outlets: www.gigsandtours.com / Tel: 0844 811 0051 www. ticketmaster.co.uk / Tel: 0844 826 2826 www.ticketweb.co.uk / Tel: 0844 477 2000 We are excited to reveal that Mike Peters and The Alarm (featuring Smiley on Drums, Craig Adams on Bass, James Stevenson on Guitar and [read more]
Mike Peters presents The Alarm ‘Spirit Of ’86’ – 30th Anniversary Concert at The James Bridges Theater, UCLA on Saturday April 9th 2016. Tickets on sale now. Exclusively at www.thealarm.com Return to UCLA with Mike Peters this April 9th 2016 and celebrate the 30th Anniversary of The Alarm’s historic open air concert from the foot of the famous Janss Steps that was broadcast around the world via MTV in 1986. [read more]
The Gathering 25th Anniversary Ticket Launch is now underway and this time, fans who aim to be among the first 250 to purchase their weekend passes are in for a real bonus. The 25th Anniversary Gathering Commemorative Lanyard and Laminate is being given away with the first 250 orders and is loaded with 25 Mike Peters and The Alarm tracks – ‘Live from The Gathering’. Taken from all points in the [read more]
It was The Gathering weekend that had it all. Congregated at Venue Cymru, Llandudno, North Wales, Alarm fans from all over the world expecting a trip down memory lane, were caught by surprise on the opening Friday night when Mike Peters strode purposefully onto the stage at 9.00 PM and delivered an opening set of brand new material that was of the highest order and potentially some of the best [read more]
World Premiere Film Screening @ Chapter Arts, Canton, Cardiff Mike Peters & The Alarm – Poppies Falling From The Sky The World Premiere of the highly anticipated Mike Peters and The Alarm motion picture film – ‘Poppies Falling From The Sky’ will take place at Chapter Arts Theatre, Market Road, Cardiff, Wales on St. David’s Day, March 1st 2016. Tickets on sale now @ www.chapter.org Filmed at Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff on [read more]
Mike Peters will present an all acoustic Alarm show for ‘one night only’ at The Soiled Dove Underground in Denver, Colorado on February 18th 2016. Tickets are on sale now. This one off concert will be performed in the North American hometown of Mike Peters co-founded charity – Love Hope Strength Foundation, which has it’s international headquarters in the mile high city. Throughout the build up to the event Love Hope Strength will [read more]
This winter, 21st Century is proud to bring you three brand new music releases from Mike Peters and The Alarm. Purchase the New For 2015 Bundle and save £5 (on the individual pricing), and also qualify for free postage anywhere in the world*. The annual edition of ‘Mike Peters and The Alarm – Hands Held High – Live at The Gathering 2015′ comes as a 3 x DVD / 1 x Audio [read more]
This year’s Gathering is now completely Sold Out. The most hotly anticipated Gathering in years, has sold out two weeks in advance with tickets flying out in record numbers. With fans travelling from all corners of the globe, The Gathering 24 promises to be an incredible weekend of high energy rock and roll with Mike Peters and The Alarm. Thanks to all who are attending for such incredible support….. see you [read more]
‘Mike P’s Big C’ is a brand new two part radio documentary from BBC Wales that tells the life story (in his own words) of long-term cancer survivor and rock ‘n’ roll front man Mike Peters. Part two which features the other side of the story as told (also in her own words), by Jules Peters is also broadcasting on BBC iPlayer now Both parts of the Documentary have caused quite a stir at [read more]
The Gathering 2016 Featuring Mike Peters and The Alarm plus special guests and more….. Friday, Saturday, Sunday 29/30/31st January 2016 Venue Cymru, Llandudno, Wales.. Weekend tickets on sale now. As the year of Strength unfolds and the Mike Peters / Alarm Strength 2015 Tour rolls out across the globe, the Gathering 2016 promises to be even more exciting than ever before, when it takes place at Venue Cymru, Llandudno, Wales on [read more]
To celebrate a year of Love Hope and Strength, and over 2100 potential life saving matches we have a Christmas message from Mike Peters, recorded in the snow on the summit of The UK’s highest peak, Ben Nevis.
Mike Peters will be making a very special news announcement ‘live to the world’ on Periscope this coming Sunday at 7PM BST. To be a part of this global broadcast you can follow online from your lap top or mainframe computer by visiting www.periscope.tv/thealarm and / or download the periscope app on your smartphone and follow ‘The Alarm’. At exactly 7 PM on Sunday the broadcast will begin and wherever you are in the [read more]
Mike Peters will make his annual trip to Bergen, Norway to play ‘Sammenkomsten III’ this December 18th and 19th (Friday / Saturday). Over two nights at the Madam Felle venue on Friday / Saturday December 18th and 19th 2015, Mike Peters will perform two varied acoustic sets featuring songs that span all the decades of his songwriting career. Tickets are available here for both FRIDAY and SATURDAY. Following on from recent announcement of Mike’s [read more]
Mike Peters appears in a brand new BBC Wales television documentary ‘Wales in the Eighties’, a four-part series which began on Monday 23 November on BBC One Wales at 10.35pm. Watch the first episode ‘Battle of the Giants’ which features an appearance from Mike Peters on the BBC iPlayer here and look out for the remaining shows every Monday in particular part four, which features a brand new Mike Peters interview [read more]
All of us at www.thealarm.com are proud to announce that our very own Mike Peters will be back in action on the UK stages this November / December with rechristened band ‘The Jack Tars’. Standing alongside Mike Peters on The Jack Tars – Ports of Call UK Tour will be none other than the inimitable Captain Sensible of The Damned, rocker rebel drummer Slim Jim Phantom from Stray Cats and Gretsch Guitar sensation from [read more]
Recorded at The World Cafe Live in Philadelphia during this years 30th anniversary ‘Strength’ tour, WHYY presents Mike Peters ‘On Tour’ on Thursday 12th November 2015 at 10pm(EST), 3am (GMT), 7pm(PST). The show is repeated on Sunday at 12noon(EST), 5pm(GMT), 9am(PST). On Tour airs on WHYY-TV – whyy.org/cms/ontour/mike-peters-of-the-alarm “Mike Peters of The Alarm celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the Strength Album. His energized performance at World Cafe Live had the crowds on their feet. [read more]
The 100 day countdown to the Gathering 2016 has begun. The world’s greatest and longest running indoor music festival dedicated to one band, one music and it’s incredible family is now counting down the days to January 29th, 30th and 31st when Mike Peters and The Alarm will take to the stage at Venue Cymru, Llandudno, North Wales for The Gathering 2016. Following on from an incredible night at the Wales [read more]
On Sunday November 15th 2015 at the Scala Cinema, Prestatyn, The North Wales Coastline Film Festival presents the British film premiere of Everest Rocks a movie that documents the inspiring story of two cancer survivors, Mike Peters (of Welsh rock band The Alarm), and James Chippendale, (a stem cell transplant recipient from the USA), who together, create a life saving charity from the bonds of friendship. In 2007, the pair set their sights on raising awareness about [read more]
We are pleased to present the official thealarm.com photos from the Mike Peters and The Alarm show at the Wales Millennium Centre on the 10th of October 2015. Building on the success of the ‘Horizons Sing’ show at The Hoddinott Hall in the Wales Millennium Centre on April 11th 2014, Mike Peters and The Alarm returned to the Wales Millennium Centre to play the main auditorium. The show was many months [read more]
Dear Friends, By now some of you may have read the Wales Online news story about my current health situation. I’ve been meaning to write for sometime and was hoping to share latest developments after the Wales Millennium Centre show on October 10th but unfortunately, life has taken over my best intentions and brought things to a head. I’m sorry to have to write that during the summer on June 23rd (following [read more]
WALES MILLENNIUM CENTRE AND ORCHARD PRESENT MIKE PETERS AND THE ALARM A ONCE IN A LIFETIME PERFORMANCE ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 10TH 2015 WALES MILLENNIUM CENTRE, CARDIFF TICKETS ON SALE NOW Tickets are on sale now for a very special one off 30th Anniversary Concert performance featuring Mike Peters and The Alarm who will be joined by the Welsh Pops Symphony Orchestra, the Morriston Orpheus Male Voice Choir and special guests at the magnificent Wales [read more]
Following the breaking news about Mike Peters current health situation. The forthcoming documentary film ‘Man In The Camo Jacket’ (Due for release in 2016), will have a special one off sneak preview screening at this Saturday’s concert at Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff. ‘Man In The Camo Jacket’. Watch the trailer here Kaleidoscope Pictures (USA), Director Russ Kendall and Producer James Chippendale have sanctioned a ‘one off’ ‘sneak preview’ for all [read more]
The Alarm Record Store Release Day celebrates Strength [30th Anniversary] with the broadcast of a brand new video shot in St. Louis during the recent Strength North American Tour. Celebrate ‘Strength [30th Anniversary] today, with Mike Peters in person at Spillers Records, Cardiff with global online interaction and an acoustic performance streamed ‘live’ around the world! Tune in to www.periscope.tv/thealarm to watch Mike Peters perform live at 5:30 [BST[ today. Today will mark The [read more]
Declare Your Strength with the Mike Peters & The Alarm – Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff 10.10.15 Custom T-shirt – now available to order – printed on the back with your very own name or surname. This breakthrough in artist merchandising is made possible by a process known as Direct To Garment (DTG) printing and is available to order now in time for the Wales Millennium Centre 10.10.15. concert with Mike Peters and The Alarm, the Welsh Pops Symphony [read more]
This Sunday, September 27th at 1900 [BST], you can read the first of an eleven part series entitled ‘Strength – An Oral History‘. Created by Alarm Webmaster – Steve Fulton., this specially commissioned piece of extensive journalism promises to be a revelatory experience for Alarm fans who think they know all there is to know about ‘Strength’ and the global touring period that began in late 1985 at the Marquee [read more]
In the run up to the official release day of Strength (30th Anniversary) on October 1st and 2nd 2015, thealarm.com will be publishing ‘Strength – An Oral History’ a major journalistic retrospective created by alarm.com editor in chief Steve Fulton. Beginning on Sunday September 27th (the evening after the North American Strength Tour closes), ‘Strength – An Oral History’ will be published in instalments leading up to the anniversary concert at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff on October 10th 2015. ‘Strength [read more]
STRENGTH ’30th Anniversary’ Releases. Single/LP/CD/Download. The 30th Birthday of ‘Strength’ will be honoured officially this autumn with the Twenty First Century release of a limited edition 7″ single – ‘Strength’ b/w ‘We Are Majority’ which will be made public on September 8th 2015. On Thursday and Friday October 1st and 2nd, versions of ‘Strength 30th Anniversary’ (and Declaration 30th Anniversary version), will be released into record stores worldwide on both CD and Vinyl Formats. [read more]
This summer Mike Peters presents The Alarm – North American Strength Tour 2015. The September run of tour dates will begin at Hamilton Live in the capitol city of Washington DC on September 8th and finish at the legendary Red Rocks in Colorado on September 26th. The tour dates coincide with the 30th anniversary of the release of The Alarm’s classic ‘Strength’ single which originally appeared in both US and UK record stores on September 9th 1985. [read more]
The cream of Welsh bands have donated exclusive tracks to new charity album for Syrian refugees Welsh stars such as Manic Street Preachers, Super Furry Animals, Stereophonics, The Alarm’s Mike Peters and Cerys Matthews have come together to contribute songs to an album to raise funds for Refugee Action. Uniting under the banner of Welsh Rock For Refugees – Reach Out is a 30-track, download-only album with all proceeds [read more]
Love Hope Strength is proud to announce our newest fundraising event ‘Red Rocks Rocks‘, which will take place at the world famous Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, just outside of Denver, Colorado on Saturday, September 26th 2015. Through our longstanding partnership with Red Rocks, Love Hope Strength has registered over 18,000 people to the international donor registry and found some 354 potentially life saving matches at the amphitheatre’s concert and [read more]
Mike Peters presents The Alarm Spirit of ’86 Concert this weekend at the Iridium On Broadway, New York City. Last weekend’s Iridium concerts both sold out in advance and were centred on the 30th anniversary of the Strength album. Each performance was individually structured with different running orders, versions and songs. It’s already been quite an opening to the Mike Peters / Strength 30th anniversary Broadway season and fans attending [read more]
Take part in Rock The Skyline 2015 with Love Hope Strength and Delete Blood Cancer in Jersey City on Sunday September 13th and bring hope for many people living with cancer today. Rock The Skyline will also feature a post walk evening acoustic fundraising concert ‘Rahway Rocks’ at the Union County Performing Arts Centre (Hamilton Stage) featuring Mike Peters of The Alarm with Robin Wilson of Gin Blossoms [read more]
This summer, Mike Peters presents ‘The Alarm – Strength 2015 – 30th Anniversary Tour’ in New York at 6 very special shows at the legendary Iridum on Broadway. The first show has already ‘Sold Out’ in advance with only a last few tickets remaining for the second performance on July 25th. Tickets for all remaining shows are all close to capacity and so fans intending to visit New York City for [read more]
Snowdon Rocks 9 Click Here for The Official Photos As I look out on a beautiful sunset over Snowdon this evening, the memories of a perfect day roll in. The boots and poles are packed away for another hike but the experience of our 9th Snowdon Rocks will live with me forever. I love coming home for Snowdon Rocks, following our epic climbs of Ben Nevis. Snowdon Rocks traditionally follows [read more]
Wales Millennium Centre, Orchard Entertainment and thealarm.com have secured Hotel rooms (including free concert transportation), for Mike Peters and The Alarm fans intending to travel to Cardiff for the concert on 10th October. The Dare Valley Country Park Hotel is situated within the visitor centre complex of the beautiful Dare Valley Country Park www.darevalleycountrypark.co.uk The hotel is approx 35-40 Mins from Cardiff, and situated in Aberdare in the Cynon Valley. The hotel can accommodate up [read more]
The Scriptures Breaks World Record. It has been officially confirmed that The Scriptures has been accepted by Guinness as the World’s Longest Officially Released Song. The Scriptures is credited to ‘Love Hope Strength’ and officially released on The Twenty First Century Recording Company label. The recording is available to download now from iTunes and available to purchase as a double CD with complete lyrics and recording information in thealarm.com store. The Scriptures – Love Hope Strength [read more]
It’s never easy, hearing the Alarm go off at 3.15am, in preparation for Ben Nevis Rocks… As I peeped outside, I was delighted to see no sign of the forecasted rain, said a silent prayer and gathered my rucksack and poles and headed to the Glen Nevis Visitor Centre for the fourth annual climb to the summit of Ben Nevis for the Highest Gig In Britain. It’s a quiet and [read more]
Funding generated through the annual Ben Nevis Rocks events, has enabled Love Hope Strength to make a £20,000 donation to the Beatson Cancer Centre in Glasgow. The donation was made on stage during the recent sold out Mike Peters concert at King Tuts in Glasgow, with Alan Kilpatrick (a representative from the Friends of Beatson Cancer Charity), accepting the cheque that will help to make a big difference for cancer [read more]
Mike Peters – The Alarm Strength 30th Anniversary Show at The Globe, Cardiff on Saturday 2nd May 2015 To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Declaration last year, Mike Peters put on a special tour where he played the album in it’s entirety, along with other firm favourites. So, after last year’s extremely successful Declaration 30th Anniversary Tour – I was hoping Mike Peters would work through the rest of the [read more]
Summit Snowdon with Love Hope Strength and make huge strides for people living with cancer in North Wales. Walkers slow and fast, young and old can join in the hike up Snowdon and be part of the sing a long on the mountain side. Wear your favourite walking boots; bring your sandwiches and guitar, sunscreen and a crowd of friends. “My family, friends and I set up Snowdon Rocks because [read more]
The final show of Mike Peters eventful Strength Tour of California takes place tonight at the Fender Centre in Corona and as soon as the last chord fades away the focus will switch back to the UK for an amazing final run of ‘Strength’ shows which are all now virtually sold out with only a few tickets remaining for York, Manchester and Chester. Upon his return to Britain, Mike Peters [read more]
The vinyl edition of the Strength 2015 album has been dispatched and completely sold out of it’s limited edition signed pressing. The vinyl edition features an album track list that literally mirrors the original UK vinyl release of 30 years ago and features original lyric versions of both ‘Spirit Of ’76’ and ‘ Walk Forever By My Side’. The gatefold print is extremely detailed and the cover illustration by artist Daniel [read more]
Dead Men Walking will release it’s debut album album entitled ‘Easy Piracy’ on 7th May 2015. The record will be released on the Slimstyle label in the USA to coincide with an armada of West Coast concert dates beginning at the Crocodile Cafe, Seattle on May 5th and running through to May 10th at the Soda Bar, San Diego. As always with Dead Men Walking you never know who might [read more]
Alarm.com is pleased to announce that Mike Peters will take the Alarm Strength Tour to Scandinavia this May 2015. This time around there will dates in Denmark and Sweden alongside the Norwegian dates which includes a return to Herr Nilsen in Oslo which sold out on last years Declaration tour and was a very memorable night indeed. 20/5 Mojo København Denmark Tickets 21/5 Garaget Avesta [Stockholm] Sweden Tickets 22/5 Hamar [read more]
Check out the new promo film for Vigilante Man which is taken from the Strength 2015 companion CD ‘Majority‘ that is being made public from this weekend. The Strength 2015 era is already proving to be hugely popular with fans and critics alike. Mike Peters is playing two sold out shows this weekend in Swansea and Birmingham before flying out to California and the first US shows of the summer. [read more]
Mike Peters Presents: The Alarm – Strength 30th Anniversary California Tour 2015 This March and April 2015, Mike Peters will present ‘The Alarm – Strength 30th Anniversary Tour’ in California. Dates are on sale now at the following venues: 26th March 2015 The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano, CA. Tickets Here 29th March 2015 The Canyon Club, Agoura Hills, CA. Tickets Here 2nd April 2015 Saint Rocke, Hermosa Beach, CA. [read more]
Interviewed by the alarm.com founder Steve Fulton, Mike Peters delves into the creative process that fuelled the new Strength album covering a wide range of subjects. SF: How was your re-envisioned version of Declaration received by fans in 2014? MP: From my own point of view it certainly elevated the profile of Declaration way beyond a remastered / bonus track style reissue. It got everyone who has ever been in contact [read more]
It was another great day in Parliament for LHS UK in partnership with Delete Blood Cancer. Many cross party MP’s came forward to register to the list and also to show their support for the LHS / DBC UK work in signing donors to the international registry between the ages of 17 -55. Andy Burnham the Labour Shadow Health Secretary and Steve Rotherham Labour MP for Walton, Liverpool dropped by [read more]
The Strength Tour 2015 has been rocking venues all over the UK with lots of sell outs and great reviews and now we are pleased to announce that another full house will see Mike Peters perform at The Globe in Cardiff, Wales and also at The Continental in Preston which ‘Sold Out’ over the weekend. The Strength Tour 2015 is proving to be one of the most popular in recent [read more]
LHS To Host Second Parliamentary Donor Drive tomorrow March 17th 2015 It is with great excitement that we can announce that Love Hope Strength (in partnership with Delete Blood Cancer UK), will be hosting a second Donor Recruitment Drive in the House Of Commons, Westminster on 17th March. You may now be asking why the great excitement? The reason being two fold, firstly we recruited 97 new potential donors from [read more]
Get tickets here for a special Mike Peters television interview and acoustic session this Thursday at Glyndwr TV in Wrexham ahead of the Strength 2015 performance at Wrexham Central Station later that same evening. If you have tickets for the concert itself (or are thinking of attending), then come down to Wrexham early and be a part of this special ‘live’ TV interview and acoustic session with Mike Peters. There [read more]
The Strength tour rolled through Exeter last weekend with a stunning Sunday night show at The Cavern. Here are some links to the lengthy pre-show interview with Mike Peters conducted by journalist Steve Muscott and also an excellent review of the show itself with photography by Bruce Benson. Interview here Concert Review Here
Mike Peters Presents: The Alarm – Strength 30th Anniversary World Tour 2015 Tickets on sale now. STRENGTH IN THE UK [Part One] 07.03.15 HULL FRUIT Tickets 08.03.15 SHEFFIELD 02 ACADEMY Tickets 12.03.15 DERBY FLOWERPOT Tickets 13.03.15 NORWICH WATERFRONT Tickets 14.03.15 OXFORD 02 ACADEMY Tickets 15.03.15 BOURNEMOUTH OLD FIRE STATION Tickets 18.03.15 PRESTON CONTINENTAL Tickets 19.03.15 WREXHAM CENTRAL STATION Tickets 20.03.15 SWANSEA SIN CITY Tickets 21.03.15 BIRMINGHAM O2 ACADEMY*SOLD OUT* STRENGTH IN CALIFORNIA 2015 26.03.15 SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA, USA THE COACH HOUSE Tickets Here 29.03.15 AGOURA HILLS, CA, [read more]
The Alarm – Strength and Strength Collection (Limited Edition of 300) is available to order now exclusively at www.thealarm.com Orders for the Strength Collection (Limited Edition of 300) will also contain an exclusive download link to one of the tracks from Strength 2015. Strength 2015 was officially made public on 25.02.2015 (Mike Peters Birthday), 30 years on since the original album (released in 1985), helped to define an era. Order here [read more]
The first 4 shows on the 30th Anniversary Strength Tour are now available to view. The first shows were Worcester – Marrs Bar Winchester – The Railway Bristol – The Thunderbolt Exeter – The Cavern Click here for the the photos The tour has got off to a great start with two SOLD OUT shows and other shows on the tour close to selling out. Mike has been overwhelmed by [read more]
The Strength tour kicked off in Worcester on Thursday 26th February. The Marrs Bar has played host to some great Mike Peters shows in the past, and the opening date to this tour set the bench mark for the many shows to come. Check out this fantastic review from brumlive.com Photos from the first four shows in Worcester / Winchester / Bristol / Exeter will be available next week.
The Strength Tour 2015 starts in Worcester tonight and we are pleased to announce that the O2 Academy show in Birmingham has now completely ‘Sold Out’. The Strength Tour 2015 is proving to be one of the most anticipated in recent times with other shows in Winchester, Bristol, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Glasgow and London already sold out. Like Birmingham (which sold out yesterday), many others are also close to selling out. At [read more]
In celebration of Mike Peters birthday and the release of Strength 2015 on this day the 25th February 2015, thealarm.com is proud to share the exclusive album preview of STRENGTH 2015. A brand new and exclusive interview with Mike Peters himself will appear on the official Alarm Facebook page at 1900 GMT tonight. The interview was conducted by the alarm.com founder Steve Fulton and delves into the creative process that fuelled [read more]
Only two days out from the start of the Strength Tour 2015 and we are pleased to announce that the show in Edinburgh is now completely ‘Sold Out’. The Strength Tour 2015 is proving to be one of the most anticipated in recent times with other shows in Winchester, Bristol, Liverpool, Glasgow and London already sold out. Like Edinburgh (which sold out over the weekend), many others are also close to [read more]
Update: Sadly Dave Spragg passed away in 2016. He was an inspiration to all who met him. It’s been four months since my last confession. 15 Feb 2015 So after having a particular encouraging couple of months as mentioned in my last update a dark cloud began to form over my life in Nov 2014, namely my fiftieth birthday. Now normally I’m not one for parties but I decided that [read more]
The clock is counting down to the start of the Strength tour / album release 2015 and more news has just come through that the show in Winchester has also now completely ‘Sold Out’. The Strength Tour 2015 is already proving to be one of the most anticipated in recent times with other shows in Bristol, Liverpool, Glasgow and London already sold out. Like Winchester and Bristol (which sold out yesterday), [read more]
The countdown to the beginning of the Strength tour and album release 2015 is gathering momentum with news just come through that the show at Bristol Thunderbolt has now completely ‘Sold Out’. The Strength Tour 2015 is already proving to be one of the most anticipated in recent times with other shows in Liverpool, Glasgow and London already sold out. Like Bristol, many other shows such as Winchester are also close to [read more]
Another Gathering over and I’m sure we all find ourselves in reverie. Thank you for ‘gathering’ with us… it was a Gathering dream come true. Big thanks to the Gathering team, without whom it wouldn’t be possible and to Andy and Dr. Ian (pictured) who always go the extra mile to capture the special essence of the Gathering weekend. We are currently organising ‘The Gathering 24’. Come and join us [read more]
Friday 30th January. 2015 will surely be marked as the best Gathering of musical content I have ever heard or witnessed in all my years as an attendee. Experience tells that Gathering Friday is always the night for something different and yes, I was there when Mike played with the Flesh and Blood Orchestra and a year later when he played 10 brand new songs straight off the bat that [read more]
Mike Peters is proud to stand with all of the Love Hope Strength global partners on World Cancer Day 2015. The lead singer of The Alarm and co-founder of cancer charity Love Hope Strength Foundation made this video to show his allegiance to the days initiatives. Affordable funding increase can save three million lives per year from cancer in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) by 2030 New data projects that [read more]
Cancer Survivor Mike Peters of The Alarm Shares His Tumultuous Journey and Auctions Multi-Signed Guitar He Played on New Interview-and-Auction Show Studio City, CA – Mike Peters, singer of renowned alternative rock band The Alarm and co-founder of cancer charity The Love Hope Strength Foundation, will auction the very guitar he played on the new interview-and-auction show Celebrity Auction Doctors. The Gibson Epiphone guitar was signed by members of popular 80’s / 90’s bands including [read more]
The full event itinerary for The Gathering is now published. FRIDAY 30TH JANUARY : ACOUSTIC LOVE HOPE STRENGTH LOUNGE 1800 – doors MAIN ARENA 1900 – doors 21ST CENTURY STAGE 1945 – Special Guests The Deportees 2100 – MIKE PETERS and Friends LOVE HOPE STRENGTH LOUNGE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL 2400 – 0100 21st Century Disco with dJ SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY : DAYTIME CONVENTION LOVE HOPE STRENGTH LOUNGE 1030 – doors 1030 [read more]
We are pleased to announce that local North Wales band Wilbur Milton will be performing at The Gathering aftershow party on Saturday night after the main Alarm set. Wilbur Milton will be bringing there own brand of Rocktastic Pop and Poptastic Rock to the Aftershow. Wilbur Milton Website
We are pleased to announce that James Stevenson, Smiley and Craig Adams will be performing selections from their solo albums on the Saturday evening of The Gathering. They will be joined by Alarm keyboard player Mark Taylor and other special guests. JAMES STEVENSON – EVERYTHING’S GETTING CLOSER TO BEING OVER All I ever wanted to be was a sideman. My heroes were sidemen, not frontmen. I wanted to support the [read more]
There will be an ‘Ask Simon Facebook Chat’ on Friday 23rd January at 6.30pm – 8.30pm (GMT). Simon is our Gathering Concierge and is available before and during the Gathering to ask ANY gathering related questions. The chat on Friday will be co-hosted with Gathering organiser Jules Peters. www.facebook.com/TheOfficialAlarm And here are some words from Simon….. What is a Gathering? According to the dictionary a gathering is “an assembly or [read more]
TAPE Community Music and Film is delighted by be linking up again with Mike Peters and The Alarm to document The Gathering 2015 and this time we want to enlist the help of three fans travelling to the event in Llandudno. We want footage and stories shot by you on your phone (or a flip camera provided by TAPE), to include in the edit of this year’s show. If you’d [read more]
Since their début album ‘Lost’ was released in 1995, The Deportees have spent the last twenty years playing live across the UK and beyond. As well as establishing themselves as a festival favourite, they have also shared stages with the likes of Squeeze, The Proclaimers, Jah Wobble, Prince Buster, The Men They Couldn’t Hang and The Waterboys to name a few. Gritty songwriting is the foundation upon which The Deportees [read more]
A limited amount of Friday and Saturday Night only tickets for local postcode holders have been released for this year’s Alarm Gathering 2015. The Gathering 2015 is going to be a complete sell out as the last few weekend tickets are expected to be sold by Monday at the latest and so in keeping with traditional Gathering practice, a small allocation of tickets have been held back for North Wales [read more]
The brand new Gathering 23 / Strength 30th Anniversary Event T-shirt is available to order now, custom printed with your own name incorporated into the back print. The anniversary black cotton T-shirt features the new era Alarm Poppy merged into the classic stencilled Alarm Strength Logo which was created by illustrator Dan Shearn who also drew the iconic art for last year’s Declaration anniversary. The shirts are in the www.alarm.com [read more]
Mike Peters will appear on the popular BBC One Wales television program – Weatherman Walking hosted by BBC Wales Weatherman Derek Brockway this Friday at 1930. The program highlights some of the amazing places tucked just a stone’s throw from busy Welsh towns. Singer Mike Peters from The Alarm is Derek’s guide this week and explains how he got involved in music and leads Derek over the hills to a spectacular [read more]
Throughout the month of January 2015, I will be growing a beard to support the By Your Side – ‘Januhairy’ fundraising campaign. If you are planning on joining me at this years’ Gathering and felt able to take part or sponsor me, then let’s get growing on January 1st and come together for a communal ‘Shave Off’ at The Gathering in LLandudno, North Wales on Saturday 30th January 2015. In 1995, I was diagnosed [read more]
Seasons Greetings I’ve just played my final show of 2014 in Bergen, Norway and am finally on my way home with Jules, Dylan and Evan ready to take a break for the Christmas Holidays. It’s been an intense 12 months since 2014 began with a four hour, thirty minute marathon Gathering electric set that served as a prequel to the year of Declaration! Hats off to Smiley, Craig Adams, James [read more]
This New Years Eve, BBC Radio Wales will dedicate an evenings programming to the work of Mike Peters and The Alarm. Beginning with a re-broadcast of this years entire Mike Peters and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales ‘Horizons Sing’ concert at 19.00 (GMT) followed immediately by a repeat performance of Mike Peters and presenter Alan Thompson’s ‘I Write The Songs‘ documentary special based around the creative process that gave [read more]
Mike Peters rocked Australia as the Declaration tour descended into Sydney, New South Wales and Perth in Western Australia this December. It was the first time the Alarm’s music had ever been performed down under and a packed house at the Basement in Sydney on December 4th was on hand to witness Mike Peters start at the beginning with ‘Unsafe Building’ and receive a huge welcome in response. The shows [read more]
Last night at the World Cancer Congress 2014 in Melbourne, Australia, Mike Peters co-founder of the Love Hope Strength cancer charity established himself as the world’s most inspirational cancer survivor. He tirelessly looks for ways to help others that are in the battle with cancer while he still wages his own fight. His mixture of motivational speech and song left attendees saying “One of the most inspirational addresses they had [read more]
Mike Peters will take to the World Stage later today when he delivers an opening address to 3,000+ delegates and world leaders at the World Cancer Congress 2014 in Melbourne Australia. Mike has been in Melbourne for a few days now in preparation for his opening speech during which he is expected to perform at least one song. Mike has also been rehearsing for Saturday evening’s Inspiring Lives / Inspiring [read more]
Welsh rocker and cancer patient Mike Peters is launching a major ‘By Your Side’ fundraising drive to enhance cancer care across North Wales with a ‘Big Busk’ in each of North Wales’ 3 biggest hospitals. Peters, from Dyserth, Denbighshire, will be joined by local choirs and schoolchildren, as well as patients and healthcare staff for the launch of the ‘By Your Side’ (Wrth Dy Ochr) appeal. “Between November 2014 and [read more]
Mike Peters will make his annual trip to Bergen, Norway to play ‘Sammenkomsten II’ this December 19th and 20th. Over two nights at the Madam Felle venue on Friday / Saturday December 19th and 20th 2014, Mike Peters will perform two varied acoustic sets featuring songs that span all the decades of his songwriting career. Mike will return from his Australian tour to Europe for this event and these will [read more]
Three brand new Mike Peters / Alarm Releases Available to order now @ the alarm.com Mike Peters & The Alarm Xmas Bundle 2014 SPECIAL OFFER with Free Postage Anywhere In the World (NB: Offer applies only if ordered before 2015) Make your 2014 complete and purchase all three of the brand new Mike Peters / Alarm releases (see below), in one complete special offer bundle that comes with the exclusive ‘free’ bonus [read more]
As the Declaration World tour 2014 continues Mike Peters will take the music of The Alarm to Australia for the first time ever this December. It promises to be a fitting and historic occasion when Mike begins his Australia 2014 Declaration Tour at The Basement in Sydney, New South Wales on December 4th followed by an appearance as special guest at the World Cancer Congress in Melbourne at the Convention [read more]
Mike Peters has been invited to represent Love Hope Strength Foundation and appear at the World Cancer Congress in Melbourne, Australia on December 6th to host a finale concert under the banner ‘Inspiring Music / Inspiring Lives’ and ROCK THE CONGRESS by taking delegates and Melbournians on a compelling journey through storytelling, film and rock music. The event will close the 2014 World Cancer Congress with a life affirming message delivered through the global power of music, [read more]
Mike Peters Presents: The Alarm ‘Spirit Of 76’ Anniversary Concerts Both Shows are now Sold Out! April 16th 2015 Cavern Club, Mathew Street, Liverpool. SOLD OUT! May 1st 2015 100 Club, Oxford Street, London. SOLD OUT! Following on from the hugely popular ‘Declaration Tour 2014’, Mike Peters one man band ‘Alarm’ concept presents two special ‘Spirit Of ’76 concerts for 2015, at two landmark rock and roll venues The Cavern [read more]
It is with great pleasure that I can finally announce the official release for The Scriptures – Now!!! The World’s Longest Officially Released Song is available to order as a Double CD and / or immediate Digital Download from today. It has been an incredible undertaking to write, record and produce all of The Scriptures World Record Breaking 103.4 minutes and now it’s complete, I can honestly say it is [read more]
Earlier this year, Mike went to the Red Bull studios in London to participate in an all-star collaboration for an album to be released in 2015. Check out the news article on Billboard here. And you can check out a few snaps from the day….
Mike Peters Presents: The Alarm – Strength Glasgow King Tuts – Strength 2015 – ‘SOLD OUT’ thealarm.com is pleased to announce that Mike Peters Strength 2015 concert at the landmark rock and roll venue King Tuts, Glasgow has completely sold out. Many shows all over the country are reported to be selling faster than ever before so thank you once again for showing such incredible support. Strength 2015 oncerts at [read more]
Mike Peters Presents: The Alarm – Strength London 100 Club – Spirit of ’76 – ‘SOLD OUT’ thealarm.com is pleased to announce that Mike Peters ‘Spirit Of ’76’ concert at the landmark rock and roll venue the 100 Club, London has completely sold out. We are aware that many shows all over the country are also selling faster than ever before so thank you once again for showing incredible support. Liverpool, Glasgow, [read more]
Mike Peters Presents: The Alarm – Strength 30th Anniversary UK Tour 2015 www.thealarm.com is pleased to announce TWO SCOTTISH dates added to the Mike Peters 30th Anniversary Strength Tour 2015. The latest dates added are on the 5th March at the Electric Circus, Edinburgh and 15th of Nay at King Tuts, Glasgow respectively. Tickets on sale now at gigsinscotland.com. “This Is The Day The Ravens Left The Tower” “And if I [read more]
DEAD MEN WALKING, LA RECORD – REVIEW Photos and words by David Valera “This is a rock concert!” How dare anyone in the crowd at the Troubadour stare into their cell phones while the legendary British punk rocker Ian Rubbish (aka Fred Armisen) is right before your eyes. This musician is a god among musicians and deserves your full attention. Rubbish was part of a special one-off show as the [read more]
Mike Peters Presents: The Alarm – Strength 30th Anniversary UK Tour 2015 www.thealarm.com is pleased to announce MORE DATES ADDED to the Mike Peters 30th Anniversary Strength Tour 2015. “And the word I seek to answer all my questions is written down on everything I see. It’s in the words written on the subway walls, in the sounds filling the concert halls” 30.01.15 LLANDUDNO THE GATHERING Tickets 31.01.15 LLANDUDNO THE GATHERING [read more]
Mike Peters Presents: The Alarm – Strength 30th Anniversary UK Tour 2015 www.thealarm.com is pleased to announce more dates added to the Mike Peters 30th Anniversary Strength Tour 2015. “The Iron Gates clang in a steel mill town” The new dates are all in Wales with the exception of a last night of tour concert at the Live Rooms, Chester, a city which borders the infamous ‘Deeside’ area that it [read more]
Mike Peters Presents: The Alarm – Strength 30th Anniversary UK Tour 2015 30.01.15 LLANDUDNO THE GATHERING Tickets 31.01.15 LLANDUDNO THE GATHERING Tickets 06.03.15 LEEDS BRUDENELL Tickets 08.03.15 SHEFFIELD 02 ACADEMY Tickets 14.03.15 OXFORD 02 ACADEMY Tickets 21.03.15 BIRMINGHAM O2 ACADEMY Tickets 16.04.15 LIVERPOOL CAVERN CLUB Tickets 01.05.15 LONDON 100 CLUB Tickets 02.05.15 CARDIFF THE GLOBE Tickets 14.05.15 MANCHESTER DEAF INSTITUTE Tickets 16.05.15 NEWCASTLE THE CLUNY Tickets Tickets For All Shows On Sale Now, or released week commencing 15/Sept. [read more]
The final US dates of Mike Peters Declaration Tour has will conclude with dates at the Tupelo Music Hall in Londonderry, New Hampshire on September 19th and a much anticipated date at Johnny D’s in Boston, MA on September 20th 2014. 19th September Londonderry NH Tupelo Music Hall Tickets 20th September Boston MA Johnny D’s Tickets The US tour has been incredibly well received by both fans and critics as you can see from this [read more]
Due to phenomenal public demand in the City of Los Angeles, Dead Men Walking have added two more shows ahead of their ‘Sold Out’ concert at the Troubadour, West Hollywood this Sunday. On Friday September 12th the ‘Dead Men’ will appear at Alex’s in Long Beach (Tickets) and then on Saturday 13th September DMW make a special appearance at the legendary Viper Room on Sunset Boulevard (Tickets). The band have [read more]
On The Road with Holy Holy. James Stevenson is honoured to be playing with Holy Holy for the upcoming performances of David Bowie’s The Man Who Sold The World and other great Bowie songs of the time. The line-up includes Tony Visconti (legendary Bowie producer and collaborator), Woody Woodmansey (Spiders from Mars), and also featuring Glenn Gregory, Steve Norman, Erdal Kizilcay, Paul Cuddeford, Rod Melvin, Malcolm Doherty, Lisa Ronson, Maggi [read more]
Pledge Peace For The Holy Land. A lot of people have written to thealarm.com asking how they can become part of ‘The Scriptures’ world breaking team without having to create lyrics, sing or play music and so we have come up with a very simple ‘Pledge for Peace’. It’s easy to do, just take out your cell phone and locate the voice recording app. Record yourself saying ‘Peace’ and speak your name clearly afterwards. Go [read more]
Mike Peters just completed two fantastic shows at Billboard Live in Tokyo, celebrating 30 years since the release of The Alarm’s Declaration album in 1984. In 2014, each performance had a slightly different feel to the set list but during the encore requests were taken while the stage backdrop was lifted to reveal a stunning skyline view of Tokyo. It proved to be a spectacular environment for a show that [read more]
The Infamous Dead Men Walking will once again tread the boards in California, USA this September 14th with a one off show at the world famous Troubadour in West Hollywood. Tickets On Sale Here. This time out the line up will feature Slim Jim Phantom (Stray Cats), Captain Sensible (The Damned) and our own Mike Peters of The Alarm alongside debutants Duff McKagan of Guns N’ Roses, Chris Cheney from Australian [read more]
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