Rock Music

BrewDog celebrates trademark victory by dressing up as Elvis

31-Jan-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Scottish brewer and operator BrewDog is celebrating its trademark victory over the Elvis Presley estate by giving away a free ‘schooner’ of BrewDog Elvis Juice dressed as the ‘King of Rock and Roll’.

MA campaign: #RobbieForRedLion

Get Robbie Williams to save the Red Lion pub

06-Jan-2017 By The MA team

Fans of pop sensation Robbie Williams are urging the singer to buy his former pub home the Red Lion, which The Morning Advertiser (MA) is backing with its #RobbieForRedLion campaign.

Legislation

ACVs: 'Unprecedented' support for pub facing closure after 2,300 people back nomination

14-Jan-2016 By Emily Sutherland

A Norwich pub facing closure has received an 'unprecedented' level of support after 2,300 people backed an application to have it listed as an asset of community value (ACV).

Queen guitarist Brian May visits Yorkshire pub

20-Nov-2014 By Helen Gilbert

Staff working at a South Yorkshire pub and restaurant could have been forgiven for feeling ever so slightly ‘Under Pressure’ last week when a legendary musician rocked up for a bite to eat.

Iggy Pop joins forces with Sailor Jerry

03-Sep-2014 By Robyn Black

Iggy Pop is to design a range of clothes for the Sailor Jerry clothing line, The Flash Collection.

O'Neills launches free music festival across its pubs

22-Jul-2014 By James Wallin

O’Neill’s, Mitchells & Butlers’ Irish pub brand, is to host a weekend of free live music across its 45 pubs from 31 July.

Competition minister to launch rock album at Fair Pint pub

18-Mar-2010 By Ewan Turney

The MP who will decide if the beer tie is referred to the Competition Commission is to launch a new charity rock album at the Bedford.

Specialist rock jukebox launched for pubs

25-Aug-2009 By Matt Eley Matt

Pubs with customers who love to rock will be able to get hold of jukeboxes dedicated entirely to the genre. Digital music providers Sound Leisure...

Glastonbury signs up Tuborg

10-Jun-2009 By Ewan Turney

Tuborg is to be the official beer of Glastonbury this summer, as it continues its links with live music events. The Carlsberg-owned brand will be the...

Red Stripe Guide to Live Music (Part 1): Intro - get serious about music

02-Jun-2009

As any discerning music lover knows, Red Stripe lager has a long and illustrious connection with cutting edge acts over the years. From the reggae...

Beck's backs MTV Europe Music Awards

27-Oct-2008 By Ewan Turney

Beck's has signed a deal to become the Official Beer Partner of the 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards. The awards will be held at the Liverpool Echo Arena...

Famous Status Quo pub closed

23-Oct-2007 By Ewan Turney

A Surrey live music pub where bands such as Status Quo and Genesis once played has been forced to shut because it can only host one gig a week. The...

Hamish Champ: If music be the food of something or other

21-Jun-2007 By Hamish Champ

It's been a long time since I've hung out with a roomful of rock legends. OK, it's been a long time since I've been in the same room as a roomful of...

£10m makeover for Chicago Rock

01-Feb-2007 By The PMA Team

The iconic Chicago Rock Cafe brand is to get a complete makeover under new owner the 3D (drink, dine & dance) Entertainment Group. The company...

Mick Jagger and Rod Stewart lose their Intrepid Fox

06-Sep-2006 By The PMA Team

A London music pub which counts rock stars Mick Jagger and Rod Stewart amongst its regulars will close after owner Mitchells & Butlers sold it to...

Getting ready for a Christmas rush

19-Dec-2002

I have had an anxious e-mail from a licensee who is worried about Christmas extensions ­ not just the last-minute New Year fiasco. A colleague has...