News just in from the XFM team...

"With a stellar line up firmly in place, Xfm is proud to announce Winter Wonderland is back with a bang for its sixth consecutive year - taking place over two nights.
 
The annual event kicks off at the Manchester Academy on Tuesday December 8, where the audience will be treated to live performances by The Cribs, Liam Fray (The Courteeners), Echo & The Bunnymen, Frank Turner, Delphic and Liam Frost.
 
The show then hits O2 Brixton Academy on Wednesday December 16 with artists including Razorlight, The Temper Trap, The Big Pink, Bombay Bicycle Club and Local Natives.    

   
Steve Harris, Xfm presenter, said: "I am really looking forward to broadcasting my O2 Evening Show live from both venues and getting some of what will be THE live sets of the year on the radio across the Xfm network live as they happen."

   
    For more info on the bands and full ticket details, click here!
     Enjoy!
Xfm"
 

The Courteeners will play a very special live gig on Friday 11th December at Manchester Central (formerly G Mex). This exclusive one off date will be the largest the band have ever played and promises to be a truly amazing evening with support from very special guests Buzzcocks and The Whip.

Liam: "Trying to keep this show a secret since we confirmed a month ago, has been tough to say the least. Headlining Manchester Central at Christmas time, with Buzzcocks and The Whip in support - how are you supposed to keep that quiet?
For me it's the beginning of the next Chapter in our story, just before our next record is released. It's almost a year since we played the Apollo gigs in Manchester, so we've been building up to this for a long time. Come December, we'll be ready to explode. I can't wait. Merry F***king Christmas! LJF x"
Tickets go on sale 9.30am this Friday 4th September at www.gigsandtours.com / www.ticketmaster.co.uk






The band are currently in the studio working on their second album. Stay tuned to www.thecourteeners.com for updates from the studio. www.thecourteeners.com / myspace.com/thecourteeners

now then.

How is every one dealing with the summer?

Go to itunes and download "Out in the Streets by the Shangri-La's", the best 79 pence you'll spend this week. A moody slice of gorgeousness.

We're in Sunny Brussels with our studio hats on. All is going to plan. Take Over The World.

We've been messing around with the video camera too, so we'll probably be posting bits and bobs on here.

Keep your eyes peeled, and your shoes well heeled.

LJ  x 

We're once again pleased to announce that the band will be playing T In The Park this summer in the King Tut's Wah Wah Tent.

Taking place on Friday 10th July, the band will take to the stage before headliners The View. Kings Of Leon, The Killers, and Blur will also play the 3 day festival.

More info below:

http://www.tinthepark.com/content/default.asp?page=s3_16

READING/LEEDS FESTIVAL APPEARANCE ANNOUNCED

We're delighted to announce that the band will be appearing on the Main Stage at this years Reading & Leeds Festivals.

The Leeds Festival appearance takes place on Friday 28th August, with Reading the following day on Saturday 29th August.

Also appearing on the main stage on those days will be Arctic Monkeys, Prodigy, and Ian Brown.

Full line up for Leeds : http://www.leedsfestival.com/#lineup

Full line up for Reading: http://www.readingfestival.com/#lineup

Tickets on sale now at http://www.seetickets.com/readingandleeds

A MESSAGE FROM LIAM
 
Hello you lot
 
It’s 11am on Wednesday morning and I’m just about coming down from the high that was the Liverpool Weekender.
The two gigs exceeded all expectations and it was a joy to spend our last weekend, before we jet off to the US, with you.
 
Anyway, if you’re interested, here’s a lovely link to me and the fantastic Miles Kane covering The Smiths There Is A Light That Never Goes Out on
Saturday night at Liverpool Academy
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucbDlg91GDE
 
We’ll keep you updated of our shenanigans whilst we’re away and look forward to seeing you in the summer (hopefully!).
 
Signing off
 
Liam x
 
PHILADELPHIA DATE ANNOUNCED

The band have just announced a headline show in Philadelphia as part of their forthcoming US Tour. The show at the North Star Bar takers place on Tuesday March 24th and you can buy tickets now from the following link: http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=1056044&pl=northstarbar

Full list of US Tour dates are below:
 
 
USA TOUR DATES

March 17 New York, NY - Mercury Lounge (Courteeners headline show)
March 19 Buffalo NY - University of Buffalo (with Morrissey)
March 21 New York NY - Bowery Ballroom (with Morrissey)
March 22 Philadelphia PA - Academy of Music (with Morrissey)
March 24 Philadelphia PA - North Star Bar (Courteeners headline show)
March 25 New York NY - Webster Hall (with Morrissey)
March 26 New York NY - Carnegie Hall (with Morrissey)
March 29 Boston MA - House of Blues (with Morrissey)
March 31 Ann Arbor MI - Michigan Theatre (with Morrissey)
April 1 Columbus OH - Palace Theatre (with Morrissey)
April 3 Milwaukee WI - Eagles Ballroom (with Morrissey)
April 4 Chicago IL - Aragon Ballroom (with Morrissey)
April 6 Minneapolis MN - State Theater (with Morrissey)
April 7 Kansas City MO - Midland Theater (with Morrissey)
April 8 Saint Louis MO - Pageant (with Morrissey)
April 10 Dallas TX - Palladium Ballroom (with Morrissey)
April 11 Houston TX - Jones Hall (with Morrissey)
April 12 Austin TX - Bass Concert Hall (with Morrissey)
April 14 El Paso TX - Abraham Chavez Theater (with Morrissey)
April 15 Albuquerque NM - Sunshine Theater (with Morrissey)
April 17 Indio, CA - Coachella Festival
 
 
COME AND JOIN SNORTING AND CAVORTING FORUM

If you fancy chatting about all things Courteeners then join Snorting and Cavorting forum here …
http://thecourteeners.proboards78.com/
 
 

The band will headline North Star Bar in Philadelphia on their forthcoming US Tour. The show takes place on Tuesday March 24th, and you can purchase tickets at the following link:

http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=1056044&pl=northstarbar

The band will be playing a special one off show at Liverpool Carling Academy on Saturday 7th March as a warm up for their upcoming US tour dates.

Tickets go on sale at 9am tomorrow morning(Friday 23rd January) and you can get them from www.gigsandtours.com

You can now vote for the band in the 2009 NME Awards poll. There's a number of different categories including Best British Band, Best Album, and Best Live Act.

Get voting right here, right now: www.nme.com/awardsvote