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“Lavish yet controlled angst… for what was then considered regular pop music, it’s fearlessly miserable”: Ultravox’s 40th anniversary edition of Lament

Classy reissue package includes contributions from Steven Wilson and Moby, plus live show that proves they could deliver on stage too

Louder · Sep 25, 2024

'Much-loved' Simple Minds drummer Kenny Hyslop dies aged 73

The beloved Simple Minds drummer Kenny Hyslop has died at the age of 73, Ultra Vox singer Midge Ure has revealed.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 17, 2024

Midge Ure Continues To Honor Ultravox's Legacy Through Music.

Explore Midge Ure's impactful journey from Ultravox to solo success, honoring synthpop legacy through innovative live performances.

Top News · Mar 17, 2024

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“Technology’s moved on far too much to sell people things like this anymore”: Back in 1984, Ultravox’s Midge Ure dismissed the Minimoog as an “antique” and was embracing a digital synth future with the PPG Wave

“It’s actually an antique synthesizer now, 15 years old,” Ure says of his “very basic” Model D

MusicRadar · Feb 28, 2024

"Status Quo locked Spandau Ballet in the toilets": The story behind the recording of Band Aid's Do They Know It's Christmas?

"I had to record all these vocals and mix the record that night. It was a 24-hour gig": the recording engineer behind the first great charity record reveals all

MusicRadar · Dec 13, 2023

Premier League’s greed may consume it as Manchester City’s date with destiny looms

Ominous news that those epic financial charges will be judged, eventually, feels like an existential threat for league and club

The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2023

Annabel Giles obituary

The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2023

What was Live Aid? West End musical to pay tribute to benefit concert

One of the most famous concerts of all time is set to have its tale told on stage, but what was it all about?

Evening Standard · Oct 2, 2023

Midge Ure’s former home up for sale: Chiswick house where Band Aid recorded 1984 charity hit listed for £3.5 million

The Ultravox singer came up with the melody for Do They Know It’s Christmas? in the kitchen of the Grosvenor Road address

Evening Standard · Jul 13, 2023

“Look at Kate Bush or Queen: sometimes when you don’t do the norm, that’s what changes the world a little bit” - How Midge Ure finally embraced his prog tendencies

Ultravox’s Vienna and Band Aid might have made his name but Yes, Uriah Heep and ELP figured in his musical education - even if no one noticed

Louder · Jul 6, 2023

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Louder · Jun 9, 2023

How Midge Ure ended up playing guitar in Thin Lizzy

Remembering the time when Phil Lynott wanted hard rock legends Thin Lizzy to start using synths and drum machines

The National (Scotland) · Mar 28, 2023

Scottish eighties hit maker sells off song rights for 'undisclosed sum'

THE artist, who in his Ultravox days had one of the UK’s most famous number-two singles with Vienna, has sold income rights ...

Daily Record · Mar 19, 2023

Midge Ure blasts 'utterly repugnant' Tories as Home Secretary hails migration policy in Rwanda

Suella Braverman was seen doubling down on UK Government policy to send vulnerable asylum seekers to Rwanda.

Daily Record · Feb 20, 2023

Midge Ure reveals he initially refused to allow Ladbaby to use his Band Aid song

Scottish music great tells how he had to be reminded that raising funds was aim of Do They Know It's Christmas? as he mulled over letting YouTuber rework his hit song.

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The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2022

LadBaby: YouTube duo attempt fifth Christmas UK No 1 for Trussell Trust

Featuring financial guru Martin Lewis, the duo have covered Band Aid’s Do They Know It’s Christmas? with rewritten lyrics

Chronicle Live · Dec 12, 2022

Martin Lewis and LadBaby rework Band Aid song for Christmas number one attempt

The track, titled Food Aid, will be released this week, with half the money raised going to a food bank charity and the other half to the Band Aid Trust

Daily Mirror · Dec 11, 2022

LadBaby collaborate with Martin Lewis to recreate Band Aid song for Christmas track

LadBaby and Martin Lewis have come together to recreate Band Aid's popular Christmas track Do They Know It's Christmas to raise funds for a good cause

Wales Online · Dec 11, 2022

LadBaby join forces with Martin Lewis for version of Band Aid classic in bid for 5th Christmas number 1

Food Aid will be released on December 16 with money going to the Trussell and Band Aid trusts

Liverpool Echo · Dec 11, 2022

Martin Lewis teams up with LadBaby for charitable Christmas number one

Martin Lewis and Ladbaby are aiming to raise as much money as possible to help tackle hunger and poverty

Nottingham Post · Dec 11, 2022

LadBaby team up with Martin Lewis to remake Band Aid classic in bid for 5th Christmas number 1

The track titled Food Aid will be released on December 16 with money going to the Trussell and Band Aid trusts

Glasgow Live · Nov 6, 2022

12 homegrown Glasgow stars that made it to the Top of the Pops

We may have narrowly missed out on hosting the next Eurovision, but, let's be clear, Liverpool, Glasgow's status as one of the UK's top cities for music has never been in doubt.

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