Paul Hartnoll: Celebs Rumors

Orbital have announced details of their 2024 UK and Ireland tour.The band, which consists of Kent brothers Phil and Paul Hartnoll, will tour their 1991 self-titled debut (also known as the ‘Green Album’). The track ‘Belfast’ from the record appeared in the soundtrack to the seminal Cool Cymru film Human Traffic (1999). You can get tickets for the tour here and see all tour dates below.Previously, Orbital toured the UK and Ireland in 2023 for their most recent album.

DEALSCTM Outlander has acquired a stack of music rights from producer/songwriter Fraser T Smith, including his interest in songs he worked on with the likes Tiësto, Rita Ora, Stormzy, Dave, Craig David and Raye. Says CTM Outlander CEO André de Raaff: “Fraser is a once in a generation songwriter and we look forward to shining a light on these compositions for years to come”.

The dance anthems pulsating around the old Wesleyan chapel were perhaps more at home in a long since lost Manchester venue. But Orbital's Hacienda infused rave set was no less captivating in the stunning surroundings of the Albert Hall.

DEALSBMG has acquired various music rights from Chris Rea, just as his song ‘Driving Home For Christmas’ starts its annual rise up the charts. “Chris Rea’s integrity as a musician and his commitment to his art is legendary”, says BMG’s UK President Repertoire & Marketing, Alistair Norbury. “BMG is proud to become custodian of his music interests”.————————————————–RELEASESLittle Simz has announced that she will release a new album called ‘No Thank You’ at some point in the future.

APPOINTMENTSProduction music firm Epidemic Sound has announced Rikard Herlitz as its new CTO and Julian Persaud as CCO, both starting in January 2023. Herlitz joins from Google, while Persaud moves over from travel platform Omio. “We’re THRILLED to welcome both Rikard and Julian to our leadership team”, says CEO Oscar Höglund.

Orbital have announced details of their new album ‘30 Something’ – you can listen to a new mix of ‘Where Is It Going?’, which posthumously features the late Stephen Hawking, below.The new record, which is set for release on July 15 via London Recordings, is being billed as “a musical celebration of the pioneering career of the hugely influential electronic music duo comprised of brothers Paul and Phil Hartnoll”.Featuring a host of reworks, remakes, remixes and re-imaginings of “landmark Orbital tracks based on the duo’s unrivalled live show”, ‘30 Something’ will be released this summer to celebrate the duo’s recent 30th anniversary.Such Orbital tracks as ‘Chime’, ‘Satan’, ‘The Box’, ‘Impact’ and ‘Halcyon’ will feature on ‘30 Something’, as well as guest mixes from the likes of Joris Voorn, Jon Hopkins, Dusky, Jon Tejada, Yotto and David Holmes.“What’s been amazing for me is looking at our past and thinking of all the people who’ve come to see us, they are absolutely brilliant, warm and create such an amazing vibe,” Phil Hartnoll said in a statement. “They are now bringing their kids to our gigs, they love it.”His brother Paul added: “Now we’re diving into our past and reminding ourselves, blimey, we really did that.

The Hacienda and United We Stream have announced a second stay-at-home house party for the next bank holiday weekend.

Stuck in the house this Easter weekend? Not a problem! The Hacienda is streaming live right now across the world as Manchester's legendary club hosts its very first stay-at-home rave.

The Hacienda is coming to houses around the world today as Manchester's legendary club hosts its very first stay-at-home rave.