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‘Turn The World Around’
***Released 1st August 2011***
Grizzly Records
www.GoGoBot.co.uk

‘GoGoBot definitely have the live chops to win over festival audiences.’ Record of the Day

‘Turn The World Around’ is the new single from Glasgow’s rising talent GoGoBot. The track continues the bands formula of infectious pop hooks, this time with a slower pace and mixes a haunting verse with uplifting chorus and fragile vocals that resound with an uplifting energy and emotion climaxing to a guitar fuelled conclusion, which,  as lead singer Marko reflects;

“This song focuses on the strength of relationships, there are tough times for sure but you can always find a resolution if you try and stay positive.”

The track has been mixed by LA music producer Paul Lani, who has worked alongside David Bowie, Prince, U2 and Robbie Williams to name but a few and is the fourth of six to be taken from the bands ‘See Saw Series’, which will be released in 2011 through Grizzly Records. The series has already received fantastic radio and press coverage with the previous three singles ‘Is This Love?’  ‘First Class Fool’ and ‘Do You Remember?’ receiving exposure on Radio 1 BBC Introducing, Clyde 1, Original 106, Waves Radio, Radio Pulse, Central FM, Northsound, Radio Borders, Amazing Radio, West Sound, West FM. The band have also made a big impact in the press, with  reviews in The Herald, Music Week, The Scotsman (Under the Radar), The Sun (Ones to Watch), Sunday Mail (7 Days) and The Daily Record (Single of the Week), Record Of The Day and Scotscampus.

The trio have more than demonstrated their enthusiastic live performances playing at King Tuts New Year’s Revolution, as well as supporting Glasvegas, The Alarm and Heaven 17 on Tour. The band played a storming set at this year’s Rockness on the ‘Sound City’ stage and have a busy summer of festival appearances, supporting  chart topping band JLS and Olly Murs at Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh on July 1st, The BBC Introducing Stage at T in the Park on July 10th,Guilfest Festival on July 15th alongside the legendary Roger Daltrey and Echo and The Bunnymen and as special guests of Simple Minds and Big Country at this years ‘Summer In The City’ festival in Inverness on July 16th.

With such achievements to date, the world is turning around and taking notice of one of the country’s most anticipated and exciting emerging new talents.

Our July 1st Concert at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh just got a little bigger with todays announcement that CK Events have added Jakil to the support line up for JLS.

Having recently moved down to London from their main demographic Edinburgh, Jakil have continued to spread their fan-base into the rest of the UK and beyond.  They made a return to the Scottish Capital in May, but are coming back again, and it's great to be including them in the line up alongside the fast emerging GoGoBot and Olly Murs who are also supporting JLS at this concert.

After making a firm dent in the Scottish music scene and only just in their early twenties, the quintet are fast becoming recognised south of the border for their tight, dynamic, high powered live performances.

Jakil pride themselves on having an extremely strong online following and spend time and effort maintaining a good relationship with their fans. Newsletters, podcasts, video exclusives including special cover tracks, video diaries and blogs are sent out to adoring fans on a monthly basis, the Scots also became the first unsigned band to digitally "covermount" their music in a deal with a major newspaper, The Scotsman.

The latest EP “More Or Less” received national and regional radio play throughout the country and the band appeared on BBC Radio 1 with Annie Mac. Jakil also picked up the 'One To Watch' award at Radio Forth Awards in Edinburgh 2010.

Tickets are available from www.ticketmaster.co.uk

Well, it turns out that’s not technically true. Although Louis might still not be leading the boys through their singing careers anymore (he’s too busy with X Factor and he’s no multi-tasker clearly), the band are carrying on and not only that, they will even be playing some summer shows. Hurrah! In fact, the boys' manager, Mark Plunkett, confirmed it all this morning when he tweeted, “All good in the Boyzone camp. Roll on the summer shows with @shanelynchthis @ronanofficial @officialkeith @MRMIKEYGRAHAM”

Now, we know not everyone is a Boyzone fan but we know some of you ladies want to know whether all this Louis Walsh business is true – but the fact is, although Louis is a great friend to the boys, he hasn't been too actively involved in their management for quite a while.

So Boyzone fans, it’s all happy days for you - the show will go on (in August)! Hurrah!

One of Scotland’s hottest emerging bands, GoGoBot, are set to bring their strident mix of synth anthems with a pounding rock base and infectious pop melodies to the Edinburgh masses following today’s announcement by CK Events that they are to appear, along with Olly Murs, at this summer’s JLS Concert at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh on Friday 1st July 2011.

GoGoBot frontman, Marko Kelly, commented “It’s a huge honour and thrill for GoGoBot to be sharing the stage with JLS and Olly Murs at what we are sure will be an amazing event.  It’s especially exciting as the show is on our home turf…it’ll be a real landmark event for the band.”

Bursting onto the Scottish music scene in 2010, GoGoBot have proven to be a refreshingly difficult band to pigeon hole.  Consisting of Marko Kelly (lead vocals and guitar), Rosie McClune (bass) and Gordon McNeil (drums), the band has developed a unique sound fuelled by their own eclectic taste and purpose. Vast arrays of influences such as Scissor Sisters, Sparks, Muse, Bjork, Queen and Rush have merged to create a distinctive spectrum of sound.

To mark their arrival, GoGoBot will be releasing six singles over 2011 from the ‘See Saw Series’ showcasing the bands musical diversity and eccentric spirit.

‘Do You Remember?’, released on 5th June 2011, is the newest single from Glasgow’s cyber rock trio.  With its anthemic chorus, shimmering electronic pulses and atmospheric edge, the track evokes images of by-gone eras, childhood memories and ever changing political climates. The new video for the single, already available on YouTube, features the brilliant Canadian comedian Stewart Francis who is a massive fan of the band and stars in the video’s love triangle story, ‘Who’s The Daddy?’ to hilarious yet brilliant effect, look out for the twist at the end!!!

Les Kidger, CK Events commented, “This is our second tie up with GoGoBot, having already invited them to play alongside Simple Minds and Big Country at our Summer in the City 2011 Concert on 16th July in Inverness.  We put up a link to the bands ‘Do You Remember?’ video on our website and visitors have been going crazy for it.  It’s a privilege to be able to take GoGoBot to Edinburgh for the JLS Concert and we’re certain the crowd will love what they have to offer.”

Since the bands formation in 2010 the band have supported Glasvegas and Heaven 17 on tour, the trio have more than demonstrated their enthusiastic live performances making festival appearances at Rockness, Wickerman, Belladrum, Gothenburg festival in Sweden and King Tuts New Year’s Revolution. Most recently the band headlined at Edinburgh’s Wide Days festival, an event of music industry seminars, workshops and showcase which brought together Scotland’s best and emerging musical talent.  This is only the start for Scotland’s brightest new stars.

Demand has been high for this fantastic opportunity to see JLS supported by Olly Murs and GoGoBot at the Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh.  Tickets priced £32.50 are on sale through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.co.uk or telephone 08444 99 99 90.

DOUBLE DATE WITH 2011's HOTTEST GIRL BAND

Girl Band, PARADE, will be bringing their winning formula of style, sassiness, iconic streetdance-inspired moves and most importantly, killer pop tunes to Inverness following todays announcement, by CK Events, that they have been added to the line up, along with Shayne Ward, for the Boyzone, Summer in the City 2011 concert at the Northern Meeting Park in Inverness on Saturday 27th August.

Bianca, Emily, Jessica, Lauren and Sian are PARADE, a feisty, fun, girl band who took the charts by storm when their debut single ‘LOUDER’ launched into the UK Top Ten (#7 in Scotland) back in March.  PARADE are also working on their first album which includes the soon to be released, 20th June 2011, single ‘PERFUME’.

And that’s not all....CK Events have also arranged to bring PARADE to Inverness ahead of the concert when, on Friday 27th May 2011 at 12:45, they will make a live appearance at the Eastgate Centre where fans will get the chance for some signings as well as the opportunity to hear the girls perform both ‘LOUDER’ and the much awaited second single ‘PERFUME’.

Jackie Cuddy, East gate’s Manager, said:  “This is the first personal appearance we have ever had in the Centre and we could not be more excited.  PARADE are going to be huge and we can’t wait to welcome them to Eastgate to give our shoppers an extra-special treat for a Friday afternoon.  We sincerely hope this personal appearance is the first of many. It creates such a buzz around the Centre and is something for everyone to enjoy.”

Having already performed at the O2, Hammersmith Apollo and a host of other venues supporting the likes of Shakira, Alexandra Burke and Shayne Ward, the girls have been busy showing off their assured dance choreography and vocal harmonies winning fans the nation over.

Tickets for the concert are available from:
Ticketmaster - 08444 99 99 90 or online at www.ticketmaster.co.uk
Cafferys Menswear, Union Street & Drummond Street, Inverness
Eden Court Theatre, Bishops Road, Inverness
The Ironworks, Academy Street, Inverness

CK Concerts and Events are pleased to welcome The Ironworks, Inverness on board as an Official Ticket Outlet for their Summer in the City 2011 concerts at Northern Meeting Park, Inverness.

Tickets for both the Simple Minds/Big Country Concert on the 16th July 2011 and the Boyzone Concert on 27th August 2011 can now be purchased from the ticket office at The Ironworks, Academy Street , Inverness.

CK Events want everyone in the city to have the opportunity to purchase tickets for this summers concerts and it's important to them to be working with experienced partners to ensure this happens.  As a professional live music, events and conference venue situated in the heart of Inverness, The Ironworks ticks all the boxes...and more.

For more information on The Ironworks and box office opening times, click here.

The Side & GoGoBot have been added to the 16th July line-up alongside Simple Minds & Big Country
Shayne Ward will be supporting Boyzone when they visit the city on 27th August

Big Country have been announced at six major UK/Irish festivals - Isle of Wight, T in the Park, Oxygen in Dublin, V festival (Chelmsford & Stafford) & Inverness with Simple Minds.

Legendary producer Steve Lillywhite who produced Big Country's finest work from the 80s including their first and second albums (The Crossing & Steeltown) will be back producing the bands first single in over 12 years. Steve remarked "when I heard the demo of their new song I was impressed on first listen. I am looking forward to working with the band again whom I last worked with in the 80s on one of my favourite albums I have ever produced - 'The Crossing'".

“It will be a real buzz working with Steve again, he is a producer we all have a great regard for and are looking forward to working with again”. "We'd also like to thank all the festival promoters for having faith in us". says Tony Butler.

The band will also soon announce a series of smaller dates where they will be "breaking in" new songs for a future release. "These will be places we have never played before, giving us the chance to work in new songs in the more intimate type of venues” adds Mark Brzezicki.

"Due to the success of the January and April tours, the band have decided to continue and have already started planning for a new album and a 30th anniversary tour in the new year" says Mike Peters.

Bruce Watson comments, "we are 100% dedicated and intent on making this new line up a permanent one. We can finally look forward to completing unfinished business from the past, particularly internationally, and look to a creative and active future".

Tickets priced at  £36 are on sale through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.co.uk Or telephone 08444 99 99 90

or from one of our local official ticket outlets...

Cafferys Menswear, Union Street & Drummond Street, Inverness
Eden Court Theatre, Bishops Road, Inverness
The Ironworks, Academy Street, Inverness

CK Concerts and Events are pleased to announce that the Norths Premier Theatre, Eden Court was today confirmed as an official ticket outlet for the upcoming Summer in the City 2011 events at the Northern Meeting Park in Inverness.

Tickets for both the Simple Minds/Big Country Concert on the 16th July 2011 and the Boyzone Concert on 27th August 2011 can now be purchased from the ticket office at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.

With demand increasing as these dates approach, having an experienced outlet such as Eden Court Theatre is important to CK Events in ensuring everyone has an opportunity to purchase tickets for these not to be missed concerts.

Eden Court Theatre, Inverness

The Side & GoGoBot have been added to the 16th July line-up alongside Simple Minds & Big Country
Shayne Ward will be supporting Boyzone when they visit the city on 27th August

Two up and coming Scottish bands have been confirmed as support acts for two of the country’s most successful rock groups of all time – Simple Minds and Big Country – when they play ‘Summer in the City’ in Inverness.

The Side, a four-piece rock band from Ross-shire, and GoGoBot, Scotland’s newest electro-rock trio will warm up the audience ahead of appearances by Simple Minds and Big Country at Northern Meeting Park on Saturday 16th July.

Both bands were secured for the festival by CK Events and goNorth, an organisation which promotes Scottish bands to an international audience.

Making the announcement, director of CK Events Les Kidger said:

“This is an exciting time for Scottish rock and for the Highlands. Not only does our ‘Summer in the City’ festival reinforce Inverness as a popular choice for music events but it brings together Scotland’s two greatest rock bands with two of our newest bands to perform to thousands of people.

“The Side and GoGoBot are two of Scotland’s hottest groups. This will give them the opportunity to showcase their latest material to thousands of music fans, proving a great support act for Simple Minds and Big Country on the 16th July. It is sure to be a superb show.”

The Side, which formed in 2005, won the support slot for Bon Jovi at the O2 Arena after beating thousands of other bands. Drawing influences from bands like The Beatles and Muse, the band’s sound is a retro/modern mix of Indie/Rock and Pop.

Hugh Winton, lead singer of The Side said:

“This is a fantastic opportunity for us to showcase our latest material while performing with rock legends Simple Minds and Big Country. They are two of the most respected rock bands in Scotland so to meet them and perform to the same audience is a great opportunity as we look to build our experience, contacts and ideas.”

GoGoBot will return to Inverness following its acclaimed performance at Rockness 2010 to perform a selection of hits from its See Saw Series including its first single ‘Is This Love’.

GoGoBot’s lead singer, Marko Kelly, said:

“To support Simple Minds and Big Country in Scotland in front of our home fans is an exciting prospect. We thoroughly enjoy playing festivals and look forward to showcasing some of our new material.”

Shaun Arnold, festival director of goNorth said:

“Working with CK Events provides a fantastic platform for The Side and GoGoBot to reach a huge audience and support two of the most popular rock bands in Scotland. CK Events’ ability to bring such big bands to Inverness is great for the Highlands and I’m sure ‘Summer in the City 2011’ will be a real highlight this season.”

‘Summer in the City 2011’ featuring Simple Minds and Big Country is taking place at Northern Meeting Park in Inverness on Saturday 16th July 2011.

Tickets are priced at £36 and are available from TicketMaster (www.ticketmaster.co.uk or 08444 999990)

or from one of our local official ticket outlets...

Cafferys Menswear, Union Street & Drummond Street, Inverness
Eden Court Theatre, Bishops Road, Inverness
The Ironworks, Academy Street, Inverness