Tuesday 20th July - Barlays Life Support Day - Thurs July 8th 2010
On Friday July 16th 2010, Mike Peters joined forces with Barclays to host the first ever Barclays Life Support Day in partnership with the bank and The Love Hope Strength Foundation.
This ground breaking coalition between rock and roll and high street commerce aims to impart cancer awareness amongst Barclays customers and members of the general public as they go about their daily business. "Cancer is the world's biggest killer" says Mike, "and as such people are often afraid to talk about the BIG C or to come forward with a question about a symptom they don't understand. I hope that by taking cancer awareness out of the hospital and on to the high street via Barclays, we can break down some of the myths about cancer and show people that by putting up a fight there is hope of survival in more and more cases".
As well as the first ever playing of live music in the bank, during the lunch time hours of 12 and 2 o'clock Mike Peters and the Love Hope Strength team were on hand to talk about cancer related issues along with members of other cancer support groups from the Cardiff area.
Tuesday 13th July - Hospital Rocks - Acoustic Buskathon - Thurs July 8th 2010
The hospital buskathon was a fantastic event. Its the first time Mike has embarked on any such event across several places in one day, and the response from the hosptials, patients, staff and visitors made the event worthwhile.
A review, photos, press link and video from the day is now available on the LHS website.
Tuesday 6th July - Hospital Rocks - Acoustic Buskathon - Thurs July 8th 2010
In the run up to this year's Snowdon Rocks IV (supported by Barclays) event, Mike Peters will be embarking on a marathon acoustic busk-athon during visiting times at North Wales three main hospitals to highlight to the public the fact that all three major North Wales Hospitals have recently joined forces under the new coalition title of The Betsi Cadwallader Trust.
Snowdon Rocks has raised close to £150,000 pounds in charity funding over the last three years (all of which has been donated amongst the two main cancer centres at Ysbyty Gwynedd and Ysbyty Glan Clwyd). In recent months all North Wales Hospitals and Local Health Boards have joined forces under the new title of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
By inviting members of the public to join Mike on the mountain this year, all proceeds raised will now be able to help North Wales communities right across the principality and with the unification of the service, promising greater hope for all who come into contact with this most terrible disease.
On Thursday July 8th, Mike Peters will perform between 1.30pm and 2.00pm in the main reception of Ysbyty Gwynedd Hospital, Bangor, followed by a dash down the coast for a 3.00pm - 4.00pm performance at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan, and then on to Wrexham for an evening performance at Ysbyty Maelor Hospital between 7.00pm and 8.00pm.
This years Snowdon Rocks IV (Supported by Barclays), promises to be the best ever in the short history of what has now become an annual event. As well as the climb up the mountain, Rhuddlan Castle Rocks (a sister event featuring The Levellers, Mike Peters & Nick Harper) has already sold out it's allocation of 1500 tickets!
Anyone wishing to join Mike Peters for the walk to the summit of Snowdon on August 7th 2010 to raise funds for cancer care in North Wales please contact Katrina on 07814 404877 or email katrina@lovehopestrengthfoundation.co.uk.
www.lovehopestrengthfoundation.co.uk
Friday 2nd July - Mike Peters to be awarded honorary Fellowship.
Mike Peters is to be given an honorary fellowship by the University of Bangor for services to music and charity.
Check out www.dailypost.co.uk for the full story.
Thursday 1st July - Warm-up show for The Alarm - 20/08/2010 - Yeovil
As a prelude to The Alarm's appearance at the Beautiful Days festival at Epcot Park, Devon on August 21st, The Alarm have added a warm up date at The Orange Box, Yeovil on Friday August 20th. These two shows will probably mark the last opportunity of 2010 for UK fans to see The Alarm in it's full electric glory until The Gatheriing 2011. Check the Orange Box website for details and ticketing.
www.theorangeboxlive.co.uk
Thursday 1st July - New Video - Release The Pressure Interview EPK
The EPK (
Electronic Press Kit) video interview with Mike Peters, from the "Release The Pressure UK Tour" is now available to view on The Alarms YouTube Channel. The video was recorded whilst Mike was in Foel Studios and features soundbites of chat with Mike and an alternate take of Direct Action.
Wednesday 23rd June - Mike Peters to play at the 'Armed Forces Day' in Cardiff.
"Honouring Britain's Armed Forces - Past, Present and Future"
As part of a series of country wide events in support of the Armed Forces, Mike Peters will be playing at the main national event on the Roald Dhal Plass Stage in Cardiff. Mike will play an acoustic set at approximetly 8.40pm on Saturday 26th June 2010. The line-up includes Only Men Aloud and The Soilders. This is a free event.
For more information about ticketing and location please check out www.armedforcesdaycardiff.co.uk
Tuesday 22nd June - Direct Action USA & Canada Tour Dates
The Tour Dates for Direct Action in the USA and Canada are now finalised. Check out the tour dates on the right. Refer to venue websites for ticketing details and www.ticketmaster.com. Some venues don't yet have shows listed, keep checking back for details.
Friday 18th June - Isle of Wight video on WinkBall.com
The marvelous WinkBall.com has some video clips of the Isle of Wight show and short interview with Mark Taylor. Pay attention to the short snippet of Spirit of '76. Yes, that is Mike's guitar flying through the air! Click here to go to WinkBall.com.
Tuesday 15th June - Isle of Wight Festival photos.
The Alarm have now returned triumphant from the Isle of Wight festival. The gig on Sunday was a fantastic success with several thousand people in the festivals Big Top venue. Band and crew were on the Island for a day or two, played and watched a bit of football, and took in the festival sights.
Check out the photos below, or click here for the full browser slideshow.
Monday 7th June - Stuart Cable has died.
It is with immense sadness that we learnt today of the sad death of Stuart Cable at just 40 years old. Stuart was the original drummer and founding member of the Sterophonics (it was Stuart who came up with name). He recently support The Alarm with his new band 'Killing For Company' have also played at this years Gathering. Stuart had a big personality and was a lovely bloke to be around.
"I will remember him as someone who was so alive- I can't believe he's gone".
Mike Peters
Leave a tribute on the BBC website
Thursday 20th May - Live interview with MIKE PETERS on wohomusic.net
During the 'Release The Pressure tour Debra Wood and Lynsey Sweales interviewed Mike Peters at The Rescue Rooms in Nottingham. The audio of the meeting is still available on the wohomusic site and there is also a gig review and a couple of videos. Its a great interview and we advise you to check out the site...it's fab!
Monday 17th May - DIRECT ACOUSTIC and More!
The 'Direct Action' Area of the website is now re-vamped to highlight the continuation of Direct Action into the 'Castles, Mountains & Festivals' dates and the 'Direct Acoustic' Tour. More dates will be added!!!
All the previous tour info, pictures, blogs and videos can be found in the 'Release The Pressure Tour' area.
Tuesday 11th May - TOUR VIDEO SNIPPETS.
A new video is posted in the videos section of band and crew during the last 3 days of the tour. Including when the power went off at the O2 Academy in Glasgow.