"I had to push my way in to the undercover tent to catch a glimpse of late additions to the line-up The Enemy, and hundreds were left outside as The Coventry trio rocked through their biggest hits in a thrilling set."

- James Brindle, Burton Mail, writing about The Enemy at V Festival

* OFFICIAL Enemy website: http://theenemy.com

VIDEO: The Enemy - Misbehaving

The Enemy performed a new track at V Festival over the weekend and mega fan Amy (brownbrummie) was once again on hand to record Tom, Andy and Liam as they performed 'Misbehaving'. As we highlighted in our last post, fans were full of praise for The Enemy as they blew the tent roof off with their latest performance!


The Enemy - This Is Real @ V Festival

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REVIEW: The Enemy Rock V Festival

The Staffordshire Newsletter summed up The Enemy performance by saying, "hundreds were left outside the Undercover Tent as The Enemy rocked through their biggest hits in a thrilling set which reminded everyone what festivals used to be about."

The Enemy praised fans who supported them at V Festival, "Thanks for making these 2 shows amongst the best we have played in a long time, In fact some of our favourite shows ever to be honest. The sun shone (mostly!), we caught up with old mates, then you lot did what we hoped you would and made the tents one giant sing-a-long. We did what we came to do and tested a couple of new songs including 'This Is Real' which you can still download for free from here which you guys seemed to like, and then we blasted out as many singles as time would allow."

"We have had a few tweets etc asking why we were not playing on main stage as some of you couldn't get in the tent to see us. To be honest we really just wanted to do 2 shows under the radar (ish) in order to blow off some cobwebs and try out new material. Luckily Bob, Simon, Mags and Dennis whom promote us and or run V allowed us to jump aboard at the last minute and become a surprise act for the weekend. I thought it worked rather well but if you didn't get in or couldn't see properly I am sorry and we will try and hurry this album along and get back on the road as soon as possible!"

Other than Arthur's Day in Ireland, am pretty sure they were the last shows before the new album now but I promise that when we return we will play our most comprehensive tour yet and try and hit as many towns and cities as we can."

Festival goers were full of praise for The Enemy saying:

BBC CWR's Tim Boswell - "Awesome, easy 2k people in the tent. Top set inc 'We'll Live and Die In These Towns' & 'You're Not Alone'"

Adam Stirling - "amazing gig! We were 'locked out' as the tent was full, mob mentality ensued & we got in! Well worth it! thanks lads"

Jon Phillips - "Amazing at V festival Weston park. Made my day seeing you . Was by far the best band at the festival , can't wait for you to come on tour :)"

Becky Haley - "absolutely mental at weston, covered in piss and beer but loving every minute, would love to see a video of the preformance....how about it?"

Lucy Ellen Fraser - "You (The Enemy) were amazing at V, please get touring again soon!"

Michael Forema - "made my weekend, fucking smashed it!"

Rory Perry - "quality set at weston park, it was going off in that tent!!! i was soaked in sweat, beer and piss but it was worth it ;) even did a bit of crowd surfing even though i was sun burnt hahaha best performance of V for me, cant wait to c u again lads!!!"

Paul Cooke - "Just what the doctor ordered, a proper tear up at weston park, you absolutely smashed it & looks like you really enjoyed it too, fantastic, without a doubt one of the best acts a V, we needed a lie down after that !!!"

Tom Knox - "Best fucking performance of the weekend! And also andy lad, your DJ set was mega aswell! Megaaa man, do another UK TOUR!"

James AceFace Jenkins - "you got the best crowd by far at V lads! have a word with the people in charge and knock some sense into them and tell them to put you on the line up from the start!"

Alan Haynes - "Amazing at V Chelmsford this weekend. You took that tent apart!"

Clair Clarke - "Guys you smashed Weston yest, absolutely brilliant. Worth getting theere an hour early to get to the front. Really looking forward to the next tour and loved the new tunes. Bring it on!"

Sarah 'Taylor' Goodyer - "Definite highlight of weekend at Weston park! Me and my mate had your lyrics in glow paint on us, and we got sunburnt so now it's imprinted on us! bit of promo for next week man! need another tour sooooon!"

James Mann -  "Brilliant set yesterday at weston one of the highlights of the weekend :)"

Daniel Connolly - "Oh my fucking word. I shall say no more apart from... UnderCover Stage, V fest 2011."

Kristian Hampson - "Weston park gig fuckin insane like I always say your the best band in the world! Tom well and truly gets the crowd Buzzin! Well in lads legends!"

Marc Chuckle Mason - "Highlight of the V Festival, fucking quality!!"

Harry Hennessy - "talk about smashing a tent apart.......you're back"

Rob Dickie - "Guys...you stormed V yesterday..was by the desk and gotta say not only did you have the best crowd of the day but the only sound that passed the quality mark...should have had Kaiser Chiefs slot on mainstage I say!!! have a stormer in Ireland."

Jo Raven - "top performance at V stafford boys! raised the roof! about time you headlined!!"

Brad Johnson - "Absoloutley top performance at V yesterday boys, loved seeing you have it off like that. Got myself a day ticket pretty much to see you boys and you did not disappoint!"

Ronnie Tee - "Quality gig yesterday."

Sophie Harmsworth - "You were absolutely quality yesterday at V!!! deffo highlight!!"

Nick Rowe - "guys you had it fucking big time at V. Already highlight of the weekend!"

John Bartlett - "You just absolutely fucking smashed it fellas!!"

* OFFICIAL Enemy website: http://theenemy.com

PICTURES: The Enemy @ V Festival

 

The Enemy blew thousands of fans away as they performed at V Festival this weekend, the band have uploaded 9 pictures to their Facebook page. The Enemy said, "This is a note to anyone at the shows we performed this weekend at V... you were amazing! Thanks for making them some of our favourite shows ever! The sun shone, we caught up with old mates, then you lot did what we hoped you would and made the tents one giant sing-a-long. We did what we came to do and tested a couple of new songs including 'This Is Real'. It was incredible, and thanks to you all."

 

Liam Watts

The crowds at V Festival

The Enemy performing at V

Tom Clarke chills out

Tom warming up

The Enemy rock V Festival

Crowds go wild for The Enemy @ V

The Enemy setlist for V Festival

* OFFICIAL Enemy website: http://theenemy.com

V Festival Announce The Enemy As Special Guests

Fans have greeted the news that The Enemy will be performing at this year's V Festival with delight. The band announced yesterday that they will be the special guests (along with Hard Fi) at the sell out festival this weekend. The Enemy said, "Yep, we’re proud to announce that we are the Special Surprise Guests for V Festival on both sites this weekend, on the bill with Eminem, Arctic Monkeys and Plan B." Fans of The Enemy will also be in for a treat, as the band confirmed, "We’re gonna play a bunch of singles plus road test a couple of new trax as promised."

The Enemy will be performing on Saturday 20th August at 16:25 to 16:55 at the Undercover by Virgin Media Stage at Chelmsford and then on Sunday at Staffordshire. Andy Hopkins said he was "Looking forward to banging out some tunes at V!"


Pictures of The Enemy at V Festival 2009: HERE




Interview with The Enemy @ V Festival 2009

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PICTURES: The Enemy In The Studio

The Enemy have posted a selection of pictures from their time in the studio as they work hard on the third album. Fans can keep informed of the latest updates via The Enemy Facebook page and the lads are updating their Twitter page regularly. Fans have a few more days to send in their questions to The Enemy: enemyinterrogation@greenhouseg​roup.co.uk

*PICS: The Enemy Facebook page
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PRESS: Your Chance To Question The Enemy

MUSIC fans could get the chance to question Coventry band The Enemy this month.

The indie three-piece are calling on people to send questions about their upcoming third album which should be released next year.

The best questions will then be selected and a video of someone putting them to the band will be posted on their website.

Frontman Tom Clarke said: “We would rather hear what you wanted from us rather than what we thought you wanted.”

A demo of their third album – called This Is Real – has been made available to download on the band’s page on social networking website Facebook.

It comes after the city’s best-known group from recent years performed in Ayia Napa last month alongside Brit Pop act The Charlatans and electro music duo Chase and Status.

Email questions to enemyinterrogation@greenhousegroup.co.uk and visit http://www.theenemy.com/ to see the winning questions put to the band.

Sorce: Coventry Telegraph

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PRESS: The Enemy Guinness Arthur's Day Gig

Tickets go on sale today (04/08/11) for The Enemy's Guinness Arthur's Day gig, here is what Cool.FM had to say about the event:

The Enemy - “It’s an honour to be invited back and bringing Arthur’s Day to the people of Belfast. For us the magic of the day is performing for fans in a local boozer… you just can’t beat the atmosphere, the excitement and the surprise that the day brings. And with all of it being for such a brilliant cause, we can’t wait!”

Arthur Guinness and his remarkable legacy are at the heart of the Arthur’s Day celebrations which once again feature an incredible line up of some the best international and local acts performing in the intimate surroundings of select pubs across Ireland, North and South.

Earlier on Tuesday, Guinness® announced that The Enemy and DJ Fresh will join Ash and Cashier No. 9 as part of the celebrations in Belfast.

The acts will be playing at the Ulster Hall, the city’s studio venue.



Orla Flanagan, Brand Manager, Guinness said, “We are delighted to announce our fantastic additions to the line up for the Arthur’s Day celebrations. Last year, tickets for some studio venues sold out in seconds, so make sure to get onto Ticketmaster early to avoid disappointment. Tickets will be on sale from 9am on Thursday morning and with the line up we have in store we envisage a big demand.”



As well as playing in the studio venues each of the studio artists such as The Enemy and Ash will also turn up in a pub for a surprise, intimate performance on the night.



The Botanic Inn, The Errigle Inn, The Cloth Ear, The Empire and Lavery’s will all be hosting live music on the 22nd September as part of the Arthur’s Day celebrations.



Tickets are priced at just £13.50 for studio venues and £7 for the pub venues plus booking fee and will be made available on www.ticketmaster.ie from 9am on Thursday 4th August.



Due to its phenomenal success, this year there will be ticketed music hubs in four locations in Dublin, Cork, Belfast and Limerick, as well as a host of celebrations in pubs right across the island of island.



Now in its third year, Arthur’s Day has proven a massive hit with people throughout Ireland and around the world. The date will be marked by a series of high profile events and celebrations in over 40 countries around the globe to honour the remarkable life and legacy of Arthur Guinness – the legendary philanthropist and founder of Guinness.



At 17:59 locally on the 22nd September, countries including Italy, Germany, France, Spain, Caribbean nations, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, Japan, Singapore and South Korea, will all join in the celebrations to mark the philanthropic legacy of Arthur Guinness.

Source: Cool.FM  Top Pic: Gareth Cattermole


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The Enemy To Perform In Belfast

The Enemy will be in action on Thursday 22nd September 2011 as they return to Ireland for the Guinness Arthur's Day celebrations. Tom, Liam and Andy performed at the event back in 2009 and are looking forward to performing an intimate gig at Belfast's Ulster Hall.

The Northern Ireland gig promises to be a treat for all music lovers as The Enemy, Ash and Cashier No.9 will all be playing at the Ulster Hall venue. Other gigs will take place in Dublin, Limerick and Cork, helping to raise funds for the Guinness Arthur's Day Fund, which goes towards good causes in the community.

The Enemy have also told fans via their Facebook page that they will also be putting on "a surprise performance in a pub... and we can't wait!" Tickets for the Arthur's Day performance can be purchased via Ticketmaster for £13.50 (plus fees)

The Enemy performing in 2009 at Guinness Arthur's Day

(PIC: Gareth Cattermole)

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