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11-02-2022 -- Pre-order C'mon People on 7" vinyl
C'mon People (We're Making It Now) (Don't Stop Now Mix) (feat Liam Gallagher) is available to preorder here »»
This will be a 7" vinyl limited edition of 5000 hand numbered copies. The B side will be Bring On The Lucie (Freeda Peeple).
14-01-2022 -- Richard Ashcroft releases new video
New video released for C'mon People (We're Making it Now) (Don't Stop Now Mix) (feat Liam Gallagher)
11-11-2021 -- Acoustic Hymns reaches No.2 in midweek charts
08-11-2021 -- Richard Ashcroft talks about the making of Acoustic Hymns Vol 1
04-11-2021 -- Richard Ashcroft Interview with the Irish Sun
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01-11-2021 -- Richard Ashcroft plays the Royal Albert Hall
Richard concludes his current tour with another stunning performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Before Weeping Willow he described the night as "a serious mass love spreading event!"
01-11-21 -- Richard Ashcroft interviewed on Chris Evans' Breakfast Show
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29-10-2021 -- Richard Ashcroft's tour continues in Liverpool
Richard plays M & S Bank Arena in Liverpool to full capacity, again backed by his band and a string section.
Spill Magazine review »»29-10-2021 -- Richard Ashcroft's latest album, Acoustic Hymns Vol 1 out now!
Richard's latest album, Acoustic Hymns, Vol 1 is out today. It features 12 reworked versions of songs from his back catalogue - 8 from The Verve and 4 from his solo career. It was recorded at Abbey Road studios and includes a string and brass section. It also features a duet with Liam Gallagher on C'mon People.
It is available on digital, CD, cassette and Vinyl (yellow, green or black) and various packages from the official store (one of which includes a 7" flexi disk of Bring On The Lucie (FREDA PEEPLE), cover of John Lennon's song (the only physical format available).
28-10-2021 -- Richard Ashcroft performs This Thing Called Life for Absolute Radio
22-10-2021 -- Richard Ashcroft BBC Radio 2 Session
Richard was in session at BBC Radio 2 - Interview with Gary Davies and a performance of three songs: Bitter Sweet Symphony, This Thing Called Life and Lucky Man.
16&17-10-2021 -- Richard Ashcroft back on tour
After nearly two years Richard is back on tour starting with two nights at the London Palladium (rescheduled from May). Fans were on their feet as the first chords of Sonnet struck, singing along to every word, barely a bum left seated! All that singing obviously made them very thirsty as apparently the bar sales broke all records!
Richard asserted that he had only agreed to perform on condition there were no Covid checks at the door and it would be as near to 2018 as possible. As usual DJ Wayne Griggs opened for him and he was backed by his band members and also a string section.
On the second night Richard's son Sonny joined him on stage for Bitter Sweet Symphony!
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22-09-2021 -- Richard Ashcroft releases This Thing Called Life single
Richard releases new single, This Thing Called Life, one of the tracks from his upcoming album Acoustic Hymns Vol 1 (and the only track taken from his United Nations Of Sound album. Digital version only. He released a video showing various clips from his life to accompany the single.
08-09-2021 -- Richard Ashcroft on Radio X, Chris Moyles Show
02-09-2021 -- Richard Ashcroft pulls out of Tunes In The Dunes
Richard is forced to pull out of Tunes In The Dunes in Perranporth, Cornwall due to contracting Covid-19.
06-08-2021 -- Richard Ashcroft pulled out of Victorious Festival
Richard pulled out of Victorious Festival in Portsmouth due to the Covid-19 restrictions put in place.
05-07-2021 -- Richard Ashcroft pulled out of Tramlines Festival
Richard pulled out of headlining Tramlines Festival in Sheffield after it was disclosed to be part of the government's Covid-19 experiment. Richard was due to close the festival on Sunday 25 July. He wrote on his Instgram page:
Apologies to my fans for any disappointment but the festival was informed over 10 days ago that I wouldn’t be playing once it had become part of a government testing programme. I had informed my agent months ago I wouldn’t be playing concerts with restrictions. The status of the festival was one thing when I signed up for it, but sadly was forced to become something else. It must be an age thing but the words Government Experiment and Festival #naturalrebel #theydontownme
25-06-2021 -- Nottingham's Splendour Festival cancelled
Due to ongoing covid restrictions, Nottingham's Splendour Festival that Richard Ashcroft was set to headline has been cancelled. The festival was due to go ahead on Saturday July 24. Richard has comfirmed he will play at Splendour 2022.
25-03-2021 -- London Palladium gigs postponed
Due to ongoing covid restrictions, Richard's London Palladium gigs have been rescheduled to 16th 17th Oct 2021. All tickets remain valid; 21/5 tickets for 17/10, 22/5 tickets will be transferred to 16/10.
19-02-2021 -- Richard Ashcroft releases new single
Richard released his new single Bring on the Lucie (FREDA PEEPLE), a cover of John Lennon's song from his Mind Games album. Video filmed at Abbey Road Studios, London. Available only as a digital release.
30-01-2020 -- Richard Ashcroft performs at Immersed Festival, Cardiff
Richard performed at Immersed Festival, Tramshed in Cardiff to an appreciative crowd. Despite the wet and windy weather the atmosphere was amazing, wth the whole crowd singing along to Bitter Sweet Symphony, his last song of the evening!
23-05-2019 -- Richard Ashcroft awarded his second Ivor Novello
Richard was awarded the Outstanding Contribution to British Music prize at the 64th Ivor Novello Awards. His first Ivor Novello was 21 years ago in 1998 when he was awarded Songwriter of the Year. Richard joked, "It's a heavy thing, it's great for putting nails in, it's great for hitting intruders over the head with...it's good all round..."
23-05-2019 -- Richard Ashcroft finally owns rights to Bitter Sweet Symphony!
After 22 years Richard finally gains the rights and royalties to Bitter Sweet Symphony. Richard announced, "As of last month, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards signed over all their publishing rights for Bitter Sweet Symphony, which was a truly kind and magnanimous thing for them to do." Richard will now get the writing credit and all future royalties for the song.
21-01-2019 -- Richard Ashcroft on Virgin Radio
The brand new Chris Evans Breakfast show on Virgin Radio got off to a flying start with an amazing live performance by Richard Ashcroft. Starting with Lucky Man and finishing with Like A Ship (a cover of an old gospel song from 1971) Richard, supported by full band and a backing choir, put in an incredible performance of five songs. (full setlist on gigography section).
Great version Bitter Sweet Symphony!:
23-12-2018 -- Richard Ashcroft at the Albert Hall, Manchester
Another crowd pleasing performance by Richard at the Albert Hall, Manchester to close his 2018 Natural Rebel tour. Read review
22-12-2018 -- Richard Ashcroft at the 02 Forum, London
Richard was back on top form after his illness and performed a stunning 16 song, two hour set (check out the gigography for setlist) at the 02 Forum in London. He and the band were clearly enjoying themselves as were the fans! An amazing night! Read review
Here Richard performs a stunning Born To Be Strangers with extended jam
20-12-2018 -- Richard Ashcroft performing Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
[As posted on Richard's Instagram page]:
20-12-2018 -- Richard Ashcroft joined Chris Evans on his Breakfast Show
Richard joined Chris Evans for a special Christmas edition of his breakfast show alongside Olly Smith, Emilia Fox and Ben Elton. Amidst the chat he put on a spectacular performance of Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, Lucky Man, Santa Claus [Sonics cover], and Surprised By The Joy.
17-12-2018 -- Radio X presents an Evening With Richard Ashcroft
Radio X presents - an Evening With Richard Ashcroft - hosted by Radio X's John Kennedy in support of Global's Make Some Noise (a national charity that helps disadvantaged children and young adults across the UK). This was held at the Hammersmith Club in London in front of an audience of just 150 where he was interviewed by John Kennedy and then performed a short set with the back up of his band.
He answered questions from fans in the audience about his solo career, his greatest inspirations, why he kept silent on the Verve split and his favourite cheese! The songs played were Surprised By The Joy, A Song For The Lovers, Birds Fly, They Don't Own Me and his performance climaxed with an amazing 10 minute rousing Bitter Sweet Symphony:
The Interview:
The Performance:
04-12-2018 -- Interesting interview with Richard Ashcroft on Songfacts.com
Carl Wiser (Songfacts) talks to Richard Ashcroft about his songwriting and the meaning of his songs from Natural Rebel... and more...
26-11-2018 -- Richard Ashcroft talks to Kyle Meredith of Consequence of Sound
Richard talks about his latest album Natural Rebel, the state of the music industry and goes into great depth about the lawsuit with ABKCO over Bitter Sweet Symphony, hitting out at the late Allen Klein's son Jody Klein who has now taken over the company. Richard states he is "coming for his money".
30-10-2018 -- Richard Ashcroft postpones two tour dates due to ill health
After two more dates on 28th and 29th October in Middlesbrough and Nottingham respectively, Richard announced he was reluctantly forced to postpone the two remaining dates in London and Manchester on 31st October and 2nd November due to a virus affecting his throat. These dates have now been confirmed to take place on 22nd December in London and 23rd December in Manchester.
26-10-2018 -- Richard Ashcroft kicks off his UK tour at Barrowlands, Glasgow
Richard had a rousing night at the Glasgow Barrowlands as he kicked off his Natural Rebel tour at small intimate venues across the UK. He opened with Hold On and closed with Bitter Sweet Symphony, performing songs from his back catalogue both solo and with the Verve and including six songs from Natural Rebel.
26-10-2018 -- Richard Ashcroft reached No.4 in UK Album Charts
Natural Rebel peaked at the No.1 spot in the mid-week charts and finally finished at No.4 in the UK Album Charts
25-10-2018 -- Richard Ashcroft on Absolute Radio
Richard was interviewed on Absolute Radio by Pete Donaldson and performed a set of four songs: Surprised By The Joy, A Song For The Lovers, Birds Fly and Music Is Power.
The full set
25-10-2018 -- Richard Ashcroft on BBC Breakfast
21-10-2018 -- Richard Ashcroft on Virgin Radio
Richard was interviewed on Virgin Radio by Eddy Temple-Morris and performed an acoustic set of four songs: Birds Fly, Surprised By The Joy, Music Is Power and Why Not Nothing.
Birds Fly
The Inverview
19-10-2018 -- Richard Ashcroft on Soccer AM
19-10-2018 -- Richard Ashcroft's fifth solo album Natural Rebel released
Two years after These People Richard releases his latest album Natural Rebel. For tracklisting and available formats see discography.
10-10-2018 -- Richard Ashcroft releases 3rd single That's When I Feel It
Richard releases the 3rd single That's When I Feel It from his upcoming album Natural Rebel.
05-10-2018 -- Richard Ashcroft releases Hey Columbo
Richard releases Hey Columbo in response to Internet trolls after his appearance on Soccer AM on 22 Sept. Twitter users accused him of letting a packet of cocaine slip from his sock which Richard denied saying it was a button bag from his new jacket.
26-09-2018 -- Richard Ashcroft releases 2nd single Born To Be Strangers
Richard releases the 2nd single Born To Be Strangers from his upcoming album Natural Rebel.
10-09-2018 -- Richard Ashcroft on Radio X
Richard was interviewed on Radio X by Gordon Smart
10-09-2018 -- Richard Ashcroft releases new single Surprised By The Joy
Richard's first release for over two years, Surprised By The Joy is the first single from his upcoming album Natural Rebel (to be released on 19 October).
25-08-2018 -- Richard Ashcroft performs at Car Fest
Richard performed at Car Fest at Laverstoke Park Farm, near Overton in Hampshire. (Founded by Chris Evans on 2011 to raise money for BBC Children In Need).
18-08-2018 -- Richard Ashcroft performs at LCCC
Richard performs at Lancashire County Cricket Club (see gigography for setlist) and also joins Liam Gallagher on stage for Live Forever as they pay tribute to the victims of the Manchester Arena bombing last May. During their performance a Manchester bee and the number 22 appeared on the screen to remember those who lost their lives that day.
14-07-2018 -- Richard Ashcroft performs at Werchter, Belgium
Richard performs at the TW Classic Festival at Werchter, Belgium.
06-07-2018 -- Richard Ashcroft performs at Hyde Park
Richard performs nine songs at British Summer Time at Hyde Park in London.
29-06-2018 -- Richard Ashcroft is surprise guest for Liam Gallagher
Richard is the surprise support act for Liam Gallagher at Finsbury Park in London and performs his four big hits from Urban Hymns.
21-06-2018 -- Richard Ashcroft performs in Milan, Italy
Richard performs at I-Days, AREA EXPO-Experience in Milan, Italy
UPCOMING TOUR DATES
| 12-5-2022 | Highest Point | Lancaster |
| 16-07-2022 | Millennium Square | Leeds |
| 22-07-2022 | CarFest North | Cheshire |
| 23-07-2022 | Splendour Festival | Nottingham |
| 24-07-2022 | Splendour Festival | Nottingham |
