Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Festival Photo Competition Winners

The final selection of images personally selected by Noel has now been revealed - you can see the pictures over at www.noelgallagher.com.

Congratulations to all the winners - your brilliant pictures will all be included in the booklet for the new DVD -International Magic Live At The O2 released October 15th.

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds embark on a UK tour in September and will tour the US and Canada alongside Snow Patrol and Jake Bugg later this year.

More details on the above dates and more can be found by clicking here.

Noel Gallagher's Tales From The Middle Of Nowhere (Vol.2) Part Seventy Four

From Noel Gallagher's 'Tales From The Middle Of Nowhere' tour diary.

Now then comrades. Been a while I know. Been busy though innit? So . . . let's go back . . . way back . . . .

I think the last time we spoke I was in the biggest retirement home in the world, that being the isle of Jersey. The gig was great as I recall. I was playing with my old comrades Primal Scream. They were mega. They played some of their new album. Sounded great. As always.

You might be aware of a story about a deadly spider or summat? A load of fabricated nonsense. Great night all the same though.

The next gig was in that other retirement home Bournemouth. Strange gig. Lots of punch-ups!! What the fuck?? It's an odd little place. It does have palm trees though . . . which is nice.

Next up was my spiritual home of Liverpool. Great show. Magnificent crowd. They never let you down them scousers. While I'm at it let me say I'm writing this on the day that THE TRUTH has finally been exposed about the Hillsborough disaster. Respect to the family's of the 96 for exposing the lies of Thatcher's government. With my hand on my heart I salute you. xxxxxx

Now . . . after that came a magical Friday night in London. Not sure where it came from but the magic happened. Monumental show. Incredible crowd. Unbelievable. One of the best. Nice one.

After that was Cardiff. Pretty fucking good. No fighting . . . which is quite rare in Wales. They were in fine voice though. I'm losing track now . . . might have been Nottingham next? It was! Nothing sticks in my mind about the gig apart from having some fun with a lad in the crowd about a hat or summat? Not sure. I'm sure it was fun though.

So to last night at the Roundhouse in London. Part of the iTunes Festival. Easy. Loved it. It’s more like a TV show than a gig though. Not much in the way of atmosphere but pretty fucking good all the same. I now have 5 days off . . . which is good!

ONWARDS.

GD.

Source: www.noelgallagher.com

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Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds embark on a UK tour in September and will tour the US and Canada alongside Snow Patrol and Jake Bugg later this year.

More details on the above dates and more can be found by clicking here.

On This Day In Oasis History...

The videos below are from September 14th 1994, when Oasis played at the Club Quatro in Tokyo, Japan.

The bottom video includes an interview with Liam and Noel Gallagher.















Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds embark on a UK tour in September and will tour the US and Canada alongside Snow Patrol and Jake Bugg later this year.

More details on the above dates and more can be found by clicking here.

Another Review: Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds In Nottingham

There are some things that just work unquestionably well together – fish and chips, Morecambe and Wise, Marmite on toast and that other quintessential British duo the Gallagher Brothers.

When Oasis split three years ago nobody knew what to expect, little brother Liam had clearly got his eye on being the bigger, better success and letting everybody know about it, and yet Noel quietly confident since the split seems to be creeping out of his younger, louder brothers shadow. With his band Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds forming in the wake of Liam’s band, Beady Eye, it’s now Noel’s turn to let the songs do the talking.

Settling into our seats amongst a sea of Gallagher style sideburns, mums, dads and teenagers the crowd were a mixed bag to say the least. Graham Coxon opened for Noel, yes he of the famous Blur, the band that were famously at loggerheads with Oasis for the majority of the mid-90s. Graham standing awkwardly played a great opening set of spiky, energetic songs.

It would be fair to say that the hatchet is now well and truly buried and all is forgiven as Graham dedicated the song You and I to Mr Gallagher.

Then along came Noel after being in one of the biggest bands in the world, the man had more than a little to prove, yet he commanded the stage like the seasoned pro that he is.

Old songs and new songs worked seamlessly alongside one another throughout the carefully chosen set list. Beginning with Whatever B-side, (It's Good) To Be Free, Noel’s voice was surprisingly as strong and clear as on any of his recorded material.

From there he dived into the opening three songs of his solo album. Confident throughout and amusingly charming in only a way a Gallagher brother can be, at one point heckling a ‘a f****** fat skinhead’ in the crowd, the Crouch End ladies choir who joined him for backing vocals on stage may have blushed a little at such profanities but ever the gentleman, Noel did apologise to them after each curse.

The atmosphere was indescribable, as Noel led the crowd through singsongs of classics such as Don’t Look Back in Anger, and an acoustic Supersonic. Stand out songs and a personal favourite was the Oasis ballad Talk Tonight, whilst I was also pleasantly surprised to hear D’yer Wanna Be A Spaceman? which is rarely heard live. The newer solo stuff was unmistakably ‘Solo Noel’ with If I had a Gun and AKA…What A Life sounding fresh and original alongside the Oasis nostalgia.

This years NME Awards saw Noel Gallagher being declared a ‘Godlike Genius’, after this gig I surprisingly find myself agreeing with NME. Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds showed great musicianship, and proclaimed Noel as a talented solo artist, and songwriter with equally impressive vocals. I don’t think anybody can write-off this Gallagher Brother quite yet, and with undoubtedly more to come, little brother Liam certainly has a hard act to follow.

Source: www.leftlion.co.uk

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds embark on a UK tour in September and will tour the US and Canada alongside Snow Patrol and Jake Bugg later this year.

More details on the above dates and more can be found by clicking here.

Review: Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds In London

Fans of Noel Gallagher should be wary of shouting out requests during his gigs.

He told off one punter for gobbing off during his iTunes show with his band High Flying Birds in London’s Camden.

Between songs the fan shouted: “Digsy’s Diner!” – getting wrong the title of the Oasis track from Definitely Maybe.

Noel told the crowd: “Digsy’s Diner? What are we, in America or something? It’s dinner!”

Unsurprisingly, Noel didn’t perform the song but did run through Oasis numbers Don’t Look Back In Anger, Talk Tonight, Half The World Away and Supersonic.

Accompanied by north London choir the Crouch End Festival Chorus, he also belted out solo material Everybody’s On The Run and AKA... What A Life.

It was another cracking gig in the iTunes series of shows. Last night Pink played her first UK gig in ages and Labrinth headlines tonight.

Source: www.thesun.co.uk

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds embark on a UK tour in September and will tour the US and Canada alongside Snow Patrol and Jake Bugg later this year.

More details on the above dates and more can be found by clicking here.

Vote For Noel Gallagher At The Q Awards

Noel Gallagher is in the running for two Q Awards at this years event, he is up for Best Video and Best Solo Artist.

You can vote now at Qthemusic.com/qawards2012 until early October.

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds embark on a UK tour in September and will tour the US and Canada alongside Snow Patrol and Jake Bugg later this year.

More details on the above dates and more can be found by clicking here.

Parlour Flames Official Website Is Now Live

The Official Parlour Flames website can be found at www.parlourflames.com, it's just a holding page at the moment but samples of tracks and more will be posted soon.

You can also follow them on Twitter and Facebook.

Parlour Flames is a collaboration with ex Oasis rhythm guitarist Bonehead aka Paul Arthurs and Vinny Peculiar, a debut album is expected to be released later this year.

They have recently announced two UK shows in Brighton and Southampton in October.

Saturday, October 6th at the Royal Pavilion Tavern, Brighton. (Ticket details here)

Saturday October 13, 2012 at the Joiners in Southampton. (Ticket details here)

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds embark on a UK tour in September and will tour the US and Canada alongside Snow Patrol and Jake Bugg later this year.

More details on the above dates and more can be found by clicking here.

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Feature In New F1 Game

The UNKLE remix of Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds 'AKA... What A Life! will feature in the opening credits of F1 2012.

The F1 2012 demo will launch this week ahead of the full game's launch for the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and PC.

In the demo, players will sample two of the game's new features, Young Driver Test and Season Challenge. In the Young Driver Test, which takes inspiration from the real-life event held at Abu Dhabi, players will learn how to handle and get the most out of motorsport's most exciting and responsive racing cars with a series of tests and videos.

Gamers will then sample Season Challenge, a new game mode where players will compete across just ten races to become the number one driver on the grid. In the demo, gamers will pick a rival and aim to beat them in a five lap race at Monza, the iconic 3.6 mile track where cars can reach a top speed of 218m.p.h.

For more details visit www.codemasters.com



Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds embark on a UK tour in September and will tour the US and Canada alongside Snow Patrol and Jake Bugg later this year.

More details on the above dates and more can be found by clicking here.

Another Gallery: Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds In London

Click here for a number of pictures of Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds at iTunes Festival in London, UK yestrday.

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds embark on a UK tour in September and will tour the US and Canada alongside Snow Patrol and Jake Bugg later this year.

More details on the above dates and more can be found by clicking here.

Watch Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Appearance At The iTunes Festival

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds played the iTunes Festival yesterday! If you weren't lucky enough to win a ticket you can watch the show again date via the iTunes Festival app which you can download HERE!

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds embark on a UK tour in September and will tour the US and Canada alongside Snow Patrol and Jake Bugg later this year.

More details on the above dates and more can be found by clicking here.

Gallery: Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds In London

Click here for a number of pictures of Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds at iTunes Festival in London, UK yestrday.

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds embark on a UK tour in September and will tour the US and Canada alongside Snow Patrol and Jake Bugg later this year.

More details on the above dates and more can be found by clicking here.

Happy Birthday Zak Starkey

Zak Starkey, (born 13 September 1965) 47 today is an English drummer, well-known as the first child of The Beatles drummer Ringo Starr (Richard Starkey) and his first wife Maureen Cox. Starkey is mostly noted for his unofficial membership in The Who, since 1994.

Starkey is the fourth drummer for the rock band The Who, playing with them live and occasionally in the studio. He is also known as being the third drummer for the English rock band Oasis. Starkey has also worked on session and touring basis with artists including: Johnny Marr, Paul Weller, The Icicle Works, the Waterboys, ASAP and the Lightning Seeds.

Alan McGee 'I'm Seriously Thinking About Restarting Creation'

Music mogul Alan McGee has said he may restart his famous Creation record label in future.

McGee, 51, famously set up Creation Records in 1983, going on to sign the likes of Oasis, My Bloody Valentine and Primal Scream.

Creation then became one of the most successful independent labels in UK history. However, the label dissolved in 1999 and McGee quit the music industry in 2008 after another of his labels, Poptones, also wound down.

But speaking to music blog Louder Than War, McGee said: "Music needs a kick in the balls and I have got the music buzz back again.

During the last few years McGee has made a feature film, 'Kubricks', has plans to write a book and has been selling off all of his music memorabilia.

But he said managing Primal Scream this summer has reinvigorated his passion for music.

"It's made me realise I do still love [music]," he said.

"But to be honest I am now seriously thinking about restarting Creation, or maybe [calling] it something else if I can find the right people at a label to work with."

McGee had previously said in May that he wanted to return to the music industry in order to "cause chaos".

However, in 2008 McGee said to BBC 6 Music: "I think [record labels] are pointless things, like dinosaurs or trams or something."

Source: www.gigwise.com

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds embark on a UK tour in September and will tour the US and Canada alongside Snow Patrol and Jake Bugg later this year.

More details on the above dates and more can be found by clicking here.

Noel Gallagher: I Don't Want Another Be Here Now

The legend is taking a year off to avoid another bad album situation...

Noel Gallagher has told Xfm that he is taking next year off - to avoid creating another lacklustre album like Be Here Now.

Xfm's Dan O'Connell asked the leader of the High Flying Birds what plans he has for 2013… a new album maybe?

"No, no no" said Noel. "I'm taking a well earned break after this. Why mess with brilliance? I'd only fuck it up. Look what it did to the aftermath of Morning Glory. Shit on it! Be Here Now?"

Noel was speaking before his headline set at the iTunes Festival at London's Roundhouse on Wednesday night (September 12).

Source: www.xfm.co.uk

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds embark on a UK tour in September and will tour the US and Canada alongside Snow Patrol and Jake Bugg later this year.

More details on the above dates and more can be found by clicking here.

Setlist: Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds In London

Below is the setlist for Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds at the iTunes Fesival in London, UK today.

(It's Good) To Be Free
Everybody's On The Run
Dream On
If I Had A Gun
The Good Rebel
The Death Of You And Me
Freaky Teeth
Supersonic
D'Yer Wanna Be A Spaceman?
(I Wanna Live In A Dream In My) Record Machine
AKA... What A Life!
Talk Tonight
Soldier Boys And Jesus Freaks
AKA... Broken Arrow
Half The World Away
(Stranded On) The Wrong Beach
Let The Lord Shine a Light On Me
Whatever
Little By Little
Don't Look Back In Anger

You can watch the show again via the iTunes Festival app which you can download HERE or on the iTunes festival website HERE!

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds embark on a UK tour in September and will tour the US and Canada alongside Snow Patrol and Jake Bugg later this year.

More details on the above dates and more can be found by clicking here.

On This Day In Oasis History...

The videos below are from September 12th 2006, when Noel Gallagher joined Kasabian on stage at NME.COM's tenth birthday celebrations in London.





Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds embark on a UK tour in September and will tour the US and Canada alongside Snow Patrol and Jake Bugg later this year.

More details on the above dates and more can be found by clicking here.

Listen To Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Live From The iTunes Festival

XFM will be broadcasting Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds live from the Roundhouse in London tonight from 8pm (UK time).

Click here to listen live.

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds embark on a UK tour in September and will tour the US and Canada alongside Snow Patrol and Jake Bugg later this year.

More details on the above dates and more can be found by clicking here.

Noel Gallagher: 'I Wouldn't Reform Oasis Even If All The World's Starving Children Depended On It'

Singer also speaks about his friendship with Manchester City's eccentric striker Mario Ballotelli.

Noel Gallagher has emphatically ruled out the chances of Oasis reuniting, saying that he wouldn't reform the band, even if "all the starving children in the world depended on it".

The guitarist, who released his debut solo album 'Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds' late last year, told NME Radio in an inteview which you can hear at the bottom of the page that he has no need to reform Oasis, even though he knows the band's fans would love to see it.

Asked if there was any truth to his brother Liam Gallagher's comments that the band were set to reform in 2015, Noel denied this and said when asked if he'd consider working with Liam again: "He shouldn't have fucking tried to sue me should he?"

Then asked if he would consider reforming Oasis, he said: "Not even if all the starving children in the world depended on it. I know it's the done thing these days and what people do, but it's not what I do. I know bands reform and 'They're bigger than they ever were' and 'They're more successful than they ever were', but Oasis were one of the biggest bands in the world."

He continued: "At any given time, we were one of the five biggest bands in the world. We were the biggest thing to come out of England in 35 years. Why would we do it? For the fans? Nobody ever gave a shit about the fans in that band. It's done."

The guitarist also spoke about his friendship with Manchester City's eccentric striker Mario Ballotelli. The Italian star has enjoyed a very high media profile since he moved to England last summer from Italian side Inter Milan and has been involved in a series of widely reported incidents.

These have include him allegedly driving a young fan to school to confront a bully and reportedly handing over £1000 to a homeless man who he encountered walking through the streets of Manchester. Even though Ballotelli has denied all of these incidents, Gallagher says he reckons there's a grain of truth to them.

Asked about Ballotelli and the stories about him, Gallagher said: "He says they're not true, but I reckon he's trying to play it down. I've met him a few times and I know crazy people when I meet them, I've got a brother who's crazy. He's got the look of the devil in him."

He continued: "The day I interviewed him, I'd been to watch him train and he was the best player that day and then the story broke that'd he'd been in a strip club at 5am and then he goes straight to training and be interviewed by me. He's crazy, but he's a great lad though."

Meanwhile, Gallagher has confirmed the release of his first solo live DVD on October 15. International Magic Live At The O2 will feature the full gig from his February 26 show plus a second disc which will include footage of his performance from the NME Awards, where he was crowned this year's Godlike Genius, plus an acoustic set at The Mod Club in Toronto and three music videos from his recent singles.

Source: www.nme.com



Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds embark on a UK tour in September and will tour the US and Canada alongside Snow Patrol and Jake Bugg later this year.

More details on the above dates and more can be found by clicking here.

Video: Noel Gallagher's Press Conference In Brazil

Below are a few videos of Noel Gallagher's press conference earlier this year in Brazil, that have recently been uploaded.





Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds embark on a UK tour in September and will tour the US and Canada alongside Snow Patrol and Jake Bugg later this year.

More details on the above dates and more can be found by clicking here.

Watch Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Live At The iTunes Festival Later Today

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds are playing this year's iTunes Festival later today at London's Roundhouse.

The band are supported by The Soundtrack Of Our Lives and you can watch the show live or view it afterwards for a limited time.

Details on how you can watch it are below.

On Your Computer

From 1 September, open iTunes and go to the main iTunes Festival page www.itunesfestival.com to watch the gigs.

On the Go

To watch the live shows or recordings of the gigs wherever you are, download the official iTunes Festival London 2012 app on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.

Get the app here

On Your TV

To watch on your big screen, use Apple TV and click iTunes Festival from the main page. Or, download the iTunes Festival app and use AirPlay to stream gigs wirelessly.

More details are available from www.itunesfestival.com

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds embark on a UK tour in September and will tour the US and Canada alongside Snow Patrol and Jake Bugg later this year.

More details on the above dates and more can be found by clicking here.