A very public falling-out between a venue owner and a local artist on Facebook has seen Starters stepping up to the plate to save the Music for the People gig, which is taking place this weekend.
Person Will, Music for the People’s organiser, put New New New founder Ian McKinlay on blast in
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At the forefront of the New Romantic movement, Spandau Ballet had numerous chart-topping singles and albums all over the world, including the epic Through the Barricades, the international number one True, and the unofficial London Olympics theme Gold.
As a solo artist Tony has performed across the world both with his band, swing bands, and orchestras. In 2005 he was awarded a Gold Badge from the British Academy of Composers and Songwriters; whilst 2007 saw him win a new legion of fans when he appeared as Billy Flynn in Chicago on the West End stage.
In 2018 Tony released his solo album Talking To The Moon, The album became BBC Radio 2’s Album Of The Week and the first single Tonight Belongs To Us was single of the week.
The last show goes out this Saturday, after 11 years. The former Isle of Wight based presenter specialised in feel-good, happy tunes, many from the glam rock era. The slot is being replaced by Clued Up, a treasure hunt style programme hosted by Lucy Ambache. You can still catch Alex Dyke on the Radio Solent airwaves on Saturday and Sunday nights from 10pm to 1am. Alex told fans on his Facebook page: I wanted to let you know I’m moving to night time radio. I’ve loved presenting the Saturday Morning show. It’s been a huge part of my life for the last 11 years and I would like to thank the BBC for giving me the opportunity to program all the music, and together with you guys build a wonderful feel good radio show just right for a Saturday morning. It’s been a real privilege.