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Money for something: Dire Straits in demand as ‘huge amounts offered’ for reunion

Rock band are regular source of reform hopes – but it seems like it might never happen

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023

"I said, 'I wish Sting was here', and they said 'he is, he’s here on holiday!'": Mark Knopfler, George Martin and more on 10 years, 70 albums, massive hit singles, a hurricane and a volcano – the incredible story of AIR Studios Montserrat

The Police, Dire Straits, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder and Duran Duran are just a few of the AAA names who enjoyed the most idyllic of recording studios, but it didn't end well for this particular AIR

MusicRadar · Nov 1, 2023

Brendan Croker obituary

Singer, songwriter and guitarist who shared his love of country and blues in the Notting Hillbillies

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2023

"We were living on next to nothing and weren't even able to pay the gas bill": The song that transformed Dire Straits' fortunes and set them on the path to global fame

Inspired by watching a hopeless jazz combo play in a deserted pub, Sultans Of Swing sent Dire Straits on a journey to superstardom

Louder · Feb 10, 2023

Converted ice rink a short drive from Liverpool where 70s and 80s stars performed

It was a music mecca in its time

Liverpool Echo · Nov 30, 2022

Scousers travelled miles to foam parties on ice

Many people have memories of getting soaking wet as they skated to their favourite tunes

Liverpool Echo · Nov 26, 2022

Summer festival returns to Gateshead with music, pop-up bars, street food and a Flower Power Sunday finale

The August 27-28 Gateshead Summer Fest is back for the first time since the pandemic with Bank Holiday entertainment including prizes for the most colourful outfits

Chronicle Live · Aug 11, 2022

Ally McCoist shows off his singing skills on talkSPORT with Dire Straits classic

The official talkSPORT Twitter account posted the footage on the platform and it really was a hit.

Daily Record · Apr 14, 2022