Parents of the Band

Gary Kemp has co-written with Jimmy Nail the theme tune for the new BBC1 comedy series Parents of the Band starring Jimmy Nail. It is to be aired sometime later this year, we will keep you updated.

Gary Kemp and Songbook

Gary will be featured in a new series about songwriters on Sky Arts called Songbook. An episode devoted to him will be first aired on 8th May at 8pm Sky Arts Channel 267 and Sky Arts HD Channel 268 Gary will be interviewed about his song writing and amongst other things talks about how the Bishop of Stepney inspired his musical career and how True was written by him whilst sitting on his parents bed at home. He also gives his first acoustic solo performance of the song since he performed it to the rest of Spandau Ballet for the first time in 1982 and he will also perform acoustically Through the Barricades and Inexperienced Man Songbook is presented by music journalist and author of Guitar Man and Song Man, Will Hodgkinson. He comments. Working on Songbook has brought it home to me how mercurial and elusive the art of songwriting is. None of the artists we spoke to could explain why songs they have written have become hits all over the world — only that they knew when they had got it right. But they spoke with unguarded passion and insight about the universal appeal of a great song, and the blood, sweat and tears that go into the creation of one. The pop song is rarely seen as high art. But writing a great pop song is extremely hard. There's no formula for it. That's what makes the process so fascinating, and that process is what Songbook is all about." The series will also feature – Phil Collins, Fran Healy, Mick Hucknall, Squeeze, David Gray, Hugh Cornwell, Ian McCulloch You will also find more information and see a clip of the programme on the sky arts website http://www.skyarts.co.uk/SkyArts/SearchResults.aspx?search=songbook

New diary update 22/01/07



Bedbug demos now on and new diary entry.

Bedbug demos are now streaming on Bedbug page via Music and then Projects.

Some demos from "A Terrible Beauty" now available to hear.

See under music section then go to Projects. Also info on "Bedbug - The Musical"

New Portraits in the Gallery

21/03/06 Two new Portraits of Gary are now in the gallery. They were recently taken by the great Charlie Carter.

"Poppies" stills now in Gallery.

Stills from the Barry Bliss movie "Poppies" are now in Gallery. All are taken from the set and show Gary as some of the various characters that he plays in the film.

News on new website additions. See diary 15/02/06



"Poppies" to be screened in Manchester.

In the 90th anniversary of the Somme, the Imperial War Museum North, in Manchester, is in negotiation with Barry Bliss to screen his film “Poppies” which stars Paul McGann and Susan Vidler, and includes Gary in a supporting role, as part of its Armistice Commemoration in November 2006. There should be a “Premiere” evening followed by a limited run. See www.poppiesfilm.com for more information on movie. We will be putting up some stills from the movie shortly.

New Photos In Gallery of The Rubenstein Kiss

The famous theatre photographer, Nobby Clark, has kindly allowed us to put up some of his pictures taken from the production at Hampstead. We've also included one from Gary's camera of him in his dressing room about to go on. They are in the Gallery now.

Gary Nominated For Best Supporting Actor.

Gary has been nominated for the Theatregoers' Choice Awards in the Best Supporting Actor category for his performance as Paul Cranmer in "The Rubenstein Kiss". The awards are hosted by WHATSONSTAGE.COM and Theatregoers magazine and are voted by the public. There are six nominations in each category. Voting has started and will be announced at the end of January '06. Go to WHATSONSTAGE.COM for full list of nominations and details on how to vote.

Gary on "Richard And Judy" 7th Dec. 2005.

Gary will appear live on the Richard & Judy show on 7th Dec, 2005, talking about "The Rubenstein Kiss" as well as "The Krays" DVD which is to be released on December 5th in widescreen with commentary from Gary, Martin, and Peter Medak, the director.

Gary on "T4" 3rd Dec. 2005

Gary will be appearing on T4 (Channel 4) with Vernon and June this Saturday, 3rd December.

Gary on "Celebrity Extra" 3rd Dec. 2005

Gary will be appearing on LIVINGtv's "Celebrity Extra" this Saturday, 3rd December, at 12:50pm, talking to Liz Bonnin about "The Krays" dvd and "The Rubenstein Kiss".

Gary on ITV London Lunchtime News.

Gary will be appearing with Samantha Bond on ITV's London lunchtime news show, Friday 25th November at around 1:00pm.

Gary will be featured on LBC radio's Steve Allen show 4th Dec. 2005.

Gary will be featured on Steve Allen's "That Reminds Me" show, playing some songs that remind him of key moments in his life. The show is for LBC radio, 97.3fm. Click here for broadcast information. You will be able to download it as an mp3 flie.

Hear Gary again talking with Jono Coleman and Jo Good on Radio London Live from Moday, 14th Nov. 05

Gary was interviewed by Jono Coleman and Jo Good (14th November 05) talking about The Rubenstein Kiss among other things. Hear it again by clicking here.

Times newspaper interview with Gary.

Gary appeared in a two page interview in The Times newspaper last Saturday (5/11/05) talking about "The Rubenstein Kiss". You can read it on-line by clicking here.

Gary Kemp at Hampstead Theatre

Gary will be playing Paul Cranmer in James Phillips' new play "The Rubenstein Kiss" at The Hampstead Theatre, London. Also starring is Samantha Bond. Visit www.hampsteadtheatre.com for more details.

Little Bruises and Exclusive EP Out Now!

Little Bruises is being re-released on July 25TH Vist the music section for more information and audio clips. The video for 'Little Bruises' can also be seen in full for a limited time. Just click on the relevant connection below... Windows Media
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