The Cougars @ Kasbah Coventry

The Cougars were back in Coventry over the Bank Holiday weekend and the crowds at Kasbah nightclub were in for a real treat. Ashley, George, Ross and Matt not only warmed up for The Delays performance, they truly 'rocked the Kasbah' with their power packed set list.

Despite The Cougars having van trouble, even before they had set off from Cambridge it didn't stop lead singer Ashley and drummer Matt from lugging all the equipment into their cars and driving up to Coventry so as not to disappoint fans. Many an artist would have pulled the plug on the gig but The Cougars love Coventry too much for such a thing to happen!

The Cougars deserve praise for delivering such an energetic performance and are a worthy contenders for the main stage at the Kasbah. Coventry and indeed the world, needs bands like The Cougars during these difficult times. Despite having a long drive back to Cambridge and the prospect of a long 13 hour shift at work, Ashley and the lads stayed behind for The Delays set and shared a few drinks long into the night with fans. No wonder Coventry love The Cougars!

 Ashley strikes a pose

 George pouts

Ross and Gaz from Bootleg Poets get cosy!

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VIDEO: 2-Tone Central Fund Raiser Event

Here are a selection of videos from the 2-Tone Central Fund Raiser Event held in Coventry, with Allskas, Roddy Radiation and the Skabilly Rebels and Pint Shot Riot all performing during the event. See pictures from the night HERE.


Allskas - Enjoy Yourself @ 2-Tone Central Fundraiser Event


Roddy Radiation and the Skabilly Rebels - You're Wondering Now @ 2-Tone Central Event


Roddy Radiation and the Skabilly Rebels - Rat Race @ 2-Tone Central Fundraiser Event


Allskas - Too Much Pressure/Pressure Drop @ 2-Tone Central Fundraiser Event


Allskas - Message To You Rudy @ 2-Tone Central Fundraiser Event


Roddy Radiation and the Skabilly Rebels - Hey Little Rich Girl @ 2-Tone Event


Roddy Radiation and the Skabilly Rebels - Gangsters @ 2-Tone Central Event


Pint Shot Riot - Come Back To Me @ 2-Tone Central Fundraiser Event

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PICTURES: 2-Tone Central Fund Raiser Event

Here are a selection of pictures from the 2-Tone Central Fund Raiser Event held at Venue 54 in Cox Street, Coventry. Bringing together musicians and SKA fans from Coventry and beyond. The event was organised by Pete Chambers and featured Roddy Radiation and Skabilly Rebels, Horace Panter joined The Tones, Pint Shot Riot and Just Morale formed part of the line-up.

Coventry DJ Brody Swain hosted the evening event, with a charity auction and raffle helping to raise hundreds towards the new 2-Tone Central cafe/venue. The musical history of Coventry looks set to live on, thanks to the dedication of all those who saw SKA music have such a positive effect in Coventry and around the world.

VIDEOS:  HERE

Roddy Radiation and Skabilly Rebels

Nice shoes!

Roddy Radiation in action

Roddy Radiation and Skabilly Rebels

The Allskas

The Allskas

The Allskas

Pint Shot Riot

 DJ Brody Swain compares for the night

Pete Chambers has a few words to say.....

The Tones

Just Morale

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Ivor Novello Awards 2010: The Winners

Here is the list of winners from the 2010 Ivor Novello Awards held in London today (May 20th). Lily Allen was the clear winner this year as she tearfully collected three awards.

Best Song:

The Fear - Lily Allen

Album Award:

Sunny Side Up - Paolo Nutini

Best Contemporary Song:

Daniel - Bat For Lashes

PRS Most Performed Work:

The Fear - Lily Allen

International Achievement:

Imogen Heap

Ivors Inspiration Award:

Johnny Marr

Ivors Classical Music Award:

Sir Peter Maxwell Davies

Outstanding Contribution To British Music:

Trevor Horn

Lifetime Achievement:

Paul Weller

The Academy Fellowship:

Sir Tim Rice

Special International Award:

Neil Sedaka

Songwriters Of The Year:

Lily Allen and Greg Kurstin

Best Television Soundtrack:

Desperate Romantics

Best Original Film Score:

Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

Best Original Video Game Score:

Killzone 2

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PICTURES: Vanity Fair World Cup Footballers In Tight Pants

Here are the Vanity Fair pictures of the World Cup footballers getting down to just their pants for the June issue of the glossy magazine. Cristiano Ronaldo and Didier Drogba can be seen on the cover in just a pair of tight pants for the Annie Leibovitz photoshoot.

World Cup players Muntari, Donovan, Kaka, Eto'o and Da Silva were also part of the Vanity Fair exclusive article, but it was Cristiano Ronaldo who has drawn the most publicity. The June issue of Vanity Fair is out now!

Cristiano Ronaldo - Vanity Fair photoshoot

* Cristiano Ronaldo Armani Pictures: HERE

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