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Tuesday 6th December 2005 - Latest Update

Well, its been a busy month or so.....

Way back in the warmer climates of October, the band played a successful and enjoyable gig at Clwb Ifor Bach with the very likeable 'The Happiness.' This was followed the following weekend at the BBC Wales Talent 2005 Final held in Camarthen in which the band came runners-up in a very tight race. Important contacts and details along with invaluable support from various music industry luminaries followed. Keep an eye for more on this in the coming weeks.
 
So, in to November and a second performance at the Dublin Castle in Camden Town. You really cant beat that place for the appeal and vibe it has, even a Sunday night was superb. From here the band made a first return since the Arctic Monkeys support slot to Barfly on 17th November and then onto Cardiff Students Union on 21st. The month ended in nostalgic style with a sold out show at Liverpool's Cavern Club. We must thank the hospitality of some of those people up there, great weekend.
 
So getting up to date, the band went to Lampeter University on Sunday night to play at the students union. Thoroughly enjoyed it, hope you people who saw us enjoyed it to. Here's to Rock n Roll and Neville Longbottom......

Saturday 22nd October 2005 - BBC Talent Final 2005

Fake Bad News have been chosen by BBC Wales Talent 2005 to perform as one of six bands in front of a panel of judges on sat 29th october in Camarthen. Check forum for updates.

Monday 26th September 2005

Fake Bad News are lining up a small tour. This kicks off on Thursday 6th October at Tom's Bar in Treforest, follwed by 24th October at Clwb Ifor Bach in support of The Happiness and ending at the prestigious Cavern Club of Beatles fame in Liverpool on Saturday 26th November. Negotiations are in progress for venues in Manchester, Leeds and London and will be added to the Gigs section as and when they are confirmed. The band are very excited for the future and hope you can join them on the road over the next few months.

Saturday 24th September 2005

The band are considering the appointment of a rhythm guitarist to improve the live performances. Please feel free to forward yourself for this if you feel your interested in the band and its ambition.

Thursday 22nd September 2005

Fake Bad News are currently in preparation for recording a new EP, songs included will be 'Morning Comes' and either 'The Prisoner and the King' or new track, 'Give it some.' The EP, as yet untitled, will be recorded over the next few months and released in time for the New Year.

04th August 2005 - Fake Bad News and Channel 4

Fake Bad News have teamed up with Channel 4 and Boomerang Productions. The band's second track off the latest EP, and live favourite, 'Here he goes again,' has been chosen as part of the theme music for Channel 4's new sports program, 'Freesports' due for first airing in August.

Meanwhile, the band will resume gigging towards the end of August, as Chris and Nick return to the fold. The next two confirmed gigs will be at the City Arms on 6th September with Footnotes and then supporting The Unstrung at Newport City Arena on 23rd of September. The band are also considering taking on an extra guitarist for live performance.

24th July 2005 - AMP Review

Head over to www.amusicalpriority.co.uk for a prasing review of the bands latest EP, here is a small taster..

"If you like the sound of all the new British guitar based bands of the last two years, The Libertines, Babyshambles, The Paddingtons, and Arctic Monkeys. Combine that with the traditional British sound of The Jam and The Small Faces then you will absolutely fall head over heels with Fake Bad News...

15th Febuary 2005 - Fake Bad News taking some time off

The band are currently taking some time off live performances and writing some new material in preparation for the string of gigs lined up for next month.

10th Febuary 2005 - A bundle of information in a confined space….

The boys have had a busy few weeks. After playing at the Jazz Café with Niko and Little Kishky and raising £400 in the process for Tsunami Relief, they’ve played at LSE University, Dempseys, Sams Bar and Cardiff Barfly, the latter of these being to a sold out crowd last Thursday night,(3 rd Feb). After being forced to pull out of the Caerphilly Rugby club show due to Mark being unwell, two more dates have been confirmed, these being at Cardiff Barfly as part of the Grassroots showcase and The Inferno in Swansea for the Volts Show Voltcase. (22 nd and 25 th March.) The next gig is this Sunday at the Toucan Club Cardiff, (6 th Feb).

Also, the self titled EP/DVD, ‘Fake Bad News’ is now as good as ready for you to get your hands on so get in touch via email to place your order. The debut EP ‘Lucy is a Russian Spy’ is also still available.

9th January 2005 - Fake Bad News to play gig for Tsunami Relief Aid

Fake Bad News and Niko will be performing at Cardiff's Jazz Cafe this forthcoming Sunday (16th) in aid of the Tsunami Relief Appeal. So for something to brighten up your Sunday and also the lives of those more unfortunate than ourselves in Southern Asia, please come along to offer your support.

2nd January 2005 - Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to all of you! January proves to be yet another busy month for the band, starting on the 4th at Dublin Castle in Camden Town. Following that the band are set to play at the City Arms in Cardiff on the 12th and at LSE Student Union for the Semi Finals of 'Rock Idol' on the 19th. On top of this, the CD/DVD release will hopefully be released by the end of the month. The band look forward to a prosperous and successful 12 months with your ever present and appreciated support.