More News from Ali
01 July 2008
Hi Everyone
Sorry I haven't been able to get on the board much recently, but I have been crazily busy - writing and recording for the new album and rehearsing with the band, getting ready for the overseas tour dates which are coming up, the team will post all the gig info in a few weeks time.
It was an honour to be invited to record the official anthem for the Nelson Mandela Foundation, for the Goal 4 Africa campaign and fantastic to be performing with Ladysmith Black Mambazo. The campaign is a brilliant idea, in that it uses football as a vehicle to raise awareness and funds, to build schools and improve education generally for the children in Africa - football teams all over the world will be taking part and donating money, each time a goal is scored - the whole idea will be advertised in the lead up to the event on July 12th.
So we have been getting the track ready with Ladysmith and also rehearsing the other tracks we will be performing at the event, the band and I are looking forward to it and it will be the first gig with Mickey Virtue joining us too, big up Mickey.
I am delighted with how the new album songs are shaping up and the Royal Albert Hall DVD is almost finished too, together with the documentary which will all be ready towards the end of the year.
Hope to see some of you, at the upcoming gigs , meanwhile , I will be doing another chat soon - the team will let you know the date - ( I have just about recovered from the last one ) Lol.
Big Love
Ali x
News from Ali himself!
28 April 2008
Hi Everyone
Well we are back from Russia - it was a great gig, which we all really enjoyed and a good time was had by all - it was so interesting to see the changes in the country , since I was last there over 20 years ago with UB40 - some things were very different and some were still the same - but being spring , the sun was shining, which we were happy about as last time I was there it was winter and freezing - so no need for the furry hats and boots this time.
We did leave from the infamous Terminal 5 , however - so of course the keyboards decided to stay in London and had to fly out on their own the next day - but thankfully got there in time for the gig - big sigh of relief all round !!
Anyway , back home now and getting ready to go in the studio this week.
Looking forward to the chat - the team will post the date and time - so hopefully see you there .
Big love
Ali x
Spin Factor
15 April 2008
Various Artists
Spirits In The Material World:
A Reggae Tribute To The Police (Shanachie)
The Police crafted a merger of rock and reggae that was innovative and popular, with Sting's lyrics finding the comfortable middle ground between the secular expressions required for commercial acceptance and the spiritual implications that resonated with roots reggae performers.
This new compilation, which will be released Tuesday, celebrates Sting's lyrical prowess while spotlighting 13 variations both venerable reggae types and more conventional performers.
Besides showing the thematic flexibility of Sting's material, this anthology offers some unusual adaptations, particularly Inner Circle's (who doubled as producers) "Bed's Too Big Without You," and Ali Campbell's triumphant "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic."
Thursday, February 14, 2008
REVIEWS BY RON WYNN The City Paper, Nashville's Daily Newspaper
This Morning TV - 10th March
08 March 2008
Ali and Bev will be appearing on This Morning TV , which is on ITV on Monday 10th March.
Ali on the Radio
23 January 2008
Ali will be on Radio Five Live with Eamon Holmes on Saturday 26th at 10am in the morning, for anyone who wants to tune in.
RUNNING FREE TOUR - 2008
11 January 2008
As you all know, Ali is doing a one off unique concert at the RAH on April 3rd featuring an array of guest artists, a few very special surprise guests have still to be announced so watch this space... This concert is a once in a lifetime gig, due to all the artists taking part and promises to be an amazing night. However the demand for tickets has been so high, that Ali has decided to tour the solo album across the UK in June, so that anyone who is not able to make the RAH concert will still be able to come to see the RUNNING FREE TOUR. It is important to stress though, that the tour will NOT feature the guest artists and is therefore a very different show to the RAH gig. The tickets for the RUNNING FREE TOUR, will be offered on Ali's site exclusively for the fans for 24 hours before they go on general sale. The date will be posted on the site 2 days ahead of the pre sell, for anyone wishing to purchase tickets in advance. There are no tickets on sale until then. Enjoy the shows, those of you that are going. Thanks
RAH!
30 November 2007
Ali will be joined on stage by a host of special guests who have recently lent their voices to Ali's solo album "Running Free" - this top ten CD has already been certified silver status. The World's Greatest Rhythm Section, Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare, will take to drums and bass whilst other artists heading to the famous London venue include Smokey Robinson, Mick Hucknall, Bitty McLean, Beverley Knight and Lemar. It is definitely an evening that Ali is looking forward to: "It will be a fantastic night. The whole experience of recording the album has been amazing so sharing a stage with these great artists will be brilliant. It certainly will be a night to remember and a unique occasion both for all of us on stage and for the audience."
Ali Still Hard At Work
26 November 2007
As you are all aware Ali is on the road with UB40 until Christmas. He hopes that those of you who are going to the gigs are enjoying them. There will be more news on Running Free and the Royal Albert Hall gig posted here soon, so stay tuned. The new single, Would I lie to you, is available in download only, but we are aware that some fans like to have the physical release for their collection. So we have 10 promo cds to give away to fans. The first 10 people to email admin with a request will receive a copy of the cd. Ok, Big Love Ali
Urban Music Awards
01 November 2007
Ali is also looking forward to his performance at the Urban Music Awards on November 3rd in London. We will get some photos of the awards ceremony posted for your viewing pleasure the following week.
More Hard At Work
01 November 2007
Ali has been very busy over the last few weeks, he is rehearsing with UB40 for the upcoming UK tour and has also been doing some promotion for the European release of Running Free, in addition to getting the second UK single release ready with Bitty.
Would I Lie To You
01 November 2007
Good news on the new single - "Would I lie to you" has just been added to the Gold Radio Network playlist starting today !!
Ali Enters the Top Ten!
15 October 2007
Ali has entered the UK album chart at number 9, with Running Free. Thanks to all those that supported Ali and the album. Big Love x
Live Chat with Ali Campbell!
12 October 2007
Ali and his techi friends will be hosting an online chat from his website on 17th October at 7pm GMT. The chat room will open at 6.00pm giving you all time to log on. Ali will not join the chat until 7pm GMT and you will know he is there by his login 'Ali Campbell' plus his responses will all appear in red text. To join in the chat all you need to do is register on the forum ( the link to the forum is in the menu to the left ) it's quick, easy and free so sign up now and get those questions ready!
Big love and speak to you on the 17th!
Running Free is released today!
08 October 2007
Ali Campbell's new album 'Running Free' is now in the shops.
Running Free - Europe and Beyond
28 September 2007
The stunning new album from Ali Campbell will be released across all territories in Europe in November, through the label EDEL RECORDS. We will post details of any European events and release dates for you as soon as possible. The album will also be released in Australia and Japan , more details to follow-
Ali's back from his radio tour!
18 September 2007
Ali has now returned from his regional radio tour and is busy doing interviews and TV's , promoting Running Free, as well as recording with UB40 in the studio.
There are lots of promotion and media events coming up in the near future and we will post details here soon.
The Daily Mail article will be posted soon in the press section, for those that didn't see it.
Ali would also like to thank all those who are supporting the album for doing such a great job..... Big Love !!!
First Single available October 1st
13 August 2007
The first single from Ali's album is in the stores on October 1st, it is a new version of Johnny Nash's 1968 Top 5 hit, Hold Me Tight, whose infectious skank has already been wowing audiences across Europe. Click Here for more info...
Running Free release date October 8th
13 August 2007
Running Free, the new album from UB40's frontman Ali Campbell, is a reggae-soul-pop tour de force. It features The World's Greatest Rhythm Section, Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare, collaborations with some legendary singers and musicians, several sublime cover versions, and the unique voice and songwriting excellence of Mr Red Red Wine himself. The album will be available on 8th October 2007.
Running Free
08 August 2007
Ali is hard at work in the studio, finishing his solo album and then is off to the USA on tour with UB40. On his return he will be extremely busy, both finishing the new UB40 album and promoting his solo album. When asked if he was tired, Ali replied that he is excited about his solo album and really looking forward to the UB40 release later in the year also.
A New Venture
01 August 2007
Ali Campbell, lead singer of UB40 is making an album with appearances from guest artists in recognition of 25 hugely successful years in the music industry. Although UB40 continue to tour the world today, selling out arenas wherever they perform, Ali wanted to record a solo album with some of the people he has enjoyed and worked with along the way.
