We are pleased to announce that Damon has just put the finishing touches to a new album titled 'Is There Nothing We Could Do?' Set for release before Christmas, the album features music taken from and inspired by the motion picture The Fattest Man In Britain which will be appearing on your television over the festive period.

Pre-order links will be announced soon so stay tuned!

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The first and main reason is to let you all know I'm playing a 'secret' gig next week, Thursday 11th October at Sankeys new night 'The Aftershow'. 

There's no public awareness as to who plays at these nights, it's down to the artist to exclusively let you know, which is what I am doing now (I'm a week late though).  You can click on this link to buy tickets, which only cost £5, and for that you get to see several bands on the night, including BEEP SEALS (ex Alfie) JIM NOIR, more and myself.  Also many DJs including EMBRACE DJs Danny and Richard McNamara.

If you'd like to be there subscribe soon, or if you can't go let someone else know instead.  Hope to see you there.

Secondly, I like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to you all for your support over not only the last year, but the last 10 years too.  September marked my 10th Anniversary as a recording artist, and my birthday this week psychologically marked the end of this current album's life cycle.  Thanks to anyone who came to see myself and the band play this year.  We've had some amazing and memorable shows and they never happen without a responsive audience, so thanks again if you were there.

My intention is to release brand new material before the end of the year in the form of an EP or maybe MINI LP, even if it's a collection of demos, I'm eager to move on creatively.

PS Next weeks show may be one of the last I play this year, so try and make it if you can.

I'll keep you posted about anything else on the horizon.

Lots of love DAMON BDB

On August 13th Badly Drawn Boy will be playing at the Spiegel Tent in New York. 

We have 7 pairs of tickets to give away to the event.  To win them simply send your name and answer to the following question to competitions@biglifemanagement.com:

Which Artist will be next to appear at the Spiegel Tent after Badly Drawn Boys appearance on August 14th?

Closing date for entries is Wednesday 9th August.  Winners will be contacted on thursday 10th August.

Over the coming weeks and month, Badly Drawn Boy will be making appearances at a number of festivals throughout the UK and Europe. A full list of dates can be seen below:

13^th July                         Summercase, Madrid

14^th July                         Summercase, Barcelona

27^th July                         Lucerne Blue Balls Festival, Lucerne

27^th July                         Riga Festival, Latvia

28^th July                         Song '07 Festival, Hudersfield

3^rd August                      Sounds in the Round, Birmingham

4^th August                      Riverslide Festival, Stockton

17th August                    Pukkelpop Festival, Belgium

24^th August                     Falmouth Bay Events Square live 2007, Falmouth

25^th August                    Tarns Solfest, Cumbria

2^nd September                Lodestar Festival, Cambridge

We've managed to secure 5 pairs of passes to the Lodestar Festival in Cambridge.  Taking place over 3 Days (31/08 – 02/09), the festival boasts one of the best line-ups of the summer, with performances from Badly Drawn Boy (Obviously), Idlewild, The Bees, The Rakes, British Sea Power, The Pigeon Detectives, Foals, Maps,  Tilly And The Wall,  Good Shoes and many more.

The be in with a chance of winning these weekend tickets you need to answer the following question:

Q – According to its website, The Loadstar Festival is being run in association with which digital and online radio station?

Answers must be sent to competitions@biglifemanagement.com with 'Lodestar Competition' as the header.  All answers must be received by midnight on Friday 20^th July.  Winners will be announced on Monday 23^rd July.

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Remember how we had that competition earlier on this year where BDB fans picked the best fish and chip shops in the UK?

Well we can announce that Badly Drawn Boy will be playing exclusive and intimate gigs in the following 3 establishments in February 2007! "How can I get tickets?" we hear you ask.  Well, it's pretty simple.  Entry will be available via mobile phone only. All you have to do to be in with a chance of a place in the audience is send a text using the details below:

15/2 Toffs, London
Text 'BADLY TOFFS' to 61155

17/2 Magnet, Bristol
Text 'BADLY MAGNET' to 61155

21/2 Smiths, Grimsby
Text 'BADLY SMITHS' to 61155

Winners will be texted back with further information on how to be there.

Good Luck

Tuesday 17th October:

Badly Drawn Boy will be performing an Acoustic Instore Performance (and signing after) at Amoeba Music, 1855 Haigh Street, San Francisco (southside of street between Stanyan and Shrader). 6-7pm!