The Enemy DJ Set At Blok Launch

Fans of The Enemy will be able to catch a DJ set at the launch of Coventry's latest nightclub on Friday 17th December 2010. The venue has some exciting names lined up over the coming weeks and The Enemy are proud to be part of the opening night launch.

BLOK is a new Club launching Friday 17th December 2010, which promises to be a new beginning and exciting change to Coventry’s Nightlife Scene.

BLOK’s launch night on December 17th, already has an array of top live acts booked including DJ sets by; The Enemy, Neville & Brad from The Specials, The Fratellis, The Twang, Paul Gallagher, Exit calm and many other big name artists.

“We believe we are going to attract a different market, who are interested in top name live music acts.” A spokesperson for the club said, “We will offer a different scene to other local clubs. We will be offering both, well known touring live music from, bands, local up and coming talent, as well as well established DJ’s and two new regular weekly Club Nights."

"We looked at other ventures such as the 02 Academy venues,Glasgow King Tut's, HMV institutes and The Warehouse Project, as templates as we laid down the fundamental building blocks and ideas to create BLOK."

For more info about the new Coventry venue, visit the official website: http://www.blokclub.co.uk/ , add the Facebook page for all the latest updates: http://www.facebook.com/cov.unplugged

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The Enemy Headline Bingley Music Festival

The Enemy will be performing a headline slot at this years Bingley Music Live Festival on Sunday September 5. The Coventry lads will be returning to the stage after enjoying a break since their second album release earlier this year.

The festival has been described as 'one of the most intimate and unique indie/pop music festivals in the UK' and will be held at Myrtle Park, one of Bradford Council’s most picturesque parks located in the heart of the rural town of Bingley.

Last year around 15,000 people turned up to the festival and tickets have gone on sale at £30, with James, Ash, Reef, Hadouken and the Buzzcocks joining The Enemy during the three day festival.


More details on the Bingley Music Live Festival website.

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Tom Clarke Backs Coventry Gallery Fund Bid

THE lead singer of Coventry band The Enemy is backing an art gallery’s bid to win £100,000 in a national competition, reports Tara Behan for the Coventry Telegraph. Here is her story as reported on the Coventry Telegraph website:

Tom Clarke said winning the award would make The Herbert Art Gallery and Museum a “jewel in the crown of Coventry”.

The Jordan Well venue is one of four places across the country shortlisted for the Art Fund Prize, the UK’s largest single arts prize.

Members of the public have until 5pm on Friday June 18 to vote for their favourite venue.

Tom visited the Coventry gallery this week where he cast his vote to help it win the £100,000 prize

He said: “The Herbert means a lot to me personally, as we did one of our first ever gigs downstairs. No bands had played here before us, and not many people knew the gallery was here.

“It’s personal to us because we started here.”

The Enemy formed in 2006 and have since produced two albums, one of which went to number one, as well as a string of hit singles. Tom and his bandmates Liam Watts and Andy Hopkins have often spoken of their love of Coventry.

Tom said he hoped as many people as possible will show their support for The Herbert.

“It is one of the smallest museums in the country, but one of the best. Coventry has a broad scale of history, and we need somewhere that brings all of that together,” he said.

“If the Herbert was given some more money, it would become a jewel in the crown of Coventry.”

One of the latest exhibitions to go on display at The Herbert is From Here to There, which explores journeys and transformations and is open until July 22.

It features work by artist Balraj Khanna, painter of the spectacular fire curtain at The Hippodrome Theatre, Birmingham, who visited the museum and Coventry for the first time this week.

The Herbert is up against The Ashmolean Museum, in Oxford, the Blists Hill Victorian Town, in Telford and The Ulster Museum, in Belfast for the Arts Fund Prize.

To cast your vote online visit http://www.artfundprize.org.uk/

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Tom Clarke London DJ Set Announced

NME magazine reports that The Enemy are to take a break from working on their third album as frontman Tom Clarke gets set to make a rare appearance behind the decks.

The singer will DJ at the This Feeling club night at London's Relentless Garage on Friday (May 28).

Amy MacDonald is also on the bill, performing tracks from new album 'A Curious Thing', while other DJs will also play.

Head to http://www.thisfeeling.co.uk/ for more information and ticket details.

*As reported on NME.com

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New Material To Be Showcased Tonight

Fans of The Enemy are in for a real treat tonight as the band will be performing new material during the charity 'ChildLine Rocks' gig at Shepherd's Bush Empire, London. Tom Clarke highlighted the work of ChildLine saying, "ChildLine do such important work and need lots of support so we are really excited to be involved and on such a great bill."

Reverend and the Makers will also be at the gig, along with Carl Barat, raising money and awareness for the work of ChildLine. For anyone in the London area, a few remaining tickets are available on the door at the O2 venue in Shepherd's Bush Empire. Doors open at 19:30.

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The Enemy Top FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour Bill

The Enemy were back as they headlined the Coca-Cola sponsored FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour at Earls Court 2 in London yesterday (March 11). Sporting a funky new hair cut and a sound that just gets better and better, The Enemy were on top form as they powered through a selection of tracks from 'We'll Live And Die In These Towns' and 'Music For The People'.

As the FIFA World Cup Trophy stood on display in Earls Court 2 - Tom Clarke, Andy Hopkins and Liam Watts blasted the venue with their blend of rock 'n' roll tunes that would be well suited on the football terraces of the World Cup. Tom Clarke jokingly asked the crowd if they had seen Wayne Rooney (he had been giving a press conference earlier in the day) saying, "tell him he needs a shave!"

During the set Tom paid tribute to the striking civil servants, dedicating 'It's Not OK' to them. Other songs included: 40 Days And 40 Nights, Pressure, Away From Here, Be Somebody, Had Enough, Happy Birthday Jane and No Time For Tears.

*More pictures: HERE

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The Enemy To Play Free World Cup Gig

According to the Press Association, The Enemy will headline a free gig for the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour. The Event will be held on March 11 at London's Earls Court 2 with 2,500 competition winners enjoying the free performance.

England striker Wayne Rooney will be at the event, showing off the 18-carat gold World Cup trophy.

Frontman Tom Clarke said: "We're really looking forward to it - it's a bit different from your usual gig and it's not every day you get the chance to get up close to the FIFA World Cup Trophy."

Fancy watching The Enemy? Then head over to Games Radar, enter the competition before midnight (Sunday 7 March 2010) and you could be one of the lucky few watching The Enemy and enjoying the World Cup buzz.

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The Enemy Childline Gig

Here is the latest news on The Enemy, from the official website:

On Thursday April 1st ChildLine Rocks returns with an incredible one off line up of The Enemy, Carl Barat and Reverend and the Makers playing live to raise money for ChildLine on behalf of ChildLine Rocks.
This is the bands only London date till Autumn and they'll be premiering new songs on the night so don't miss out on your chance to be there. Tickets are on sale now here.

'ChildLine do such important work and need lots of support so we are really excited to be involved and on such a great bill' - Tom

All bands will play a 45 minute set with one more special live band to be confirmed together with an extra special host to be announced over the next few weeks.

Reverend are on a national tour in February and March with this being the only London date and this show will also be Carl Barat's national debut with his new band and new songs.

Tickets have almost sold out so if you want to be there get your tickets quick...

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The Enemy Set For Childline Gig

The Enemy will be performing a rare gig as the band are enjoying a well deserved rest. Tom, Andy and Liam are always happy to offer their support when it comes to good causes and as NME reports......

The Enemy, Carl Barat and Reverend And The Makers are set to play a gig in London for the Childline charity on Thursday April 1.

The acts will play at the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire venue.

Tickets are on sale now and available from SeeTickets.com

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