GUANGDONG CHINESE ACROBATIC BALLET TO PERFORM IN LONDON

From 9 to 14 August 2011 - London Coliseum

Drawing inspiration from classical dance, traditional Chinese acrobatics and elements of Peking Opera, the Guangdong Acrobatic Company’s extraordinary version of Swan Lake has taken the world by storm since its premiere in 2006.

A seamless fusion of breathtaking acrobatic feats and magnificent classical dance, has transformed its principal dancers into international stars and thrilled audiences worldwide.

GUANGDONG ACROBATIC TROUPE OF CHINA

The internationally acclaimed Guangdong Acrobatic Troupe of China made its sensational debut in London at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden in 2008. Founded in 1951, the Company is China's foremost acrobatic company.

Renowned throughout the world, the Company astounds audiences with its astonishing productions which push imagination, physicality and technology to their limits in its electrifying presentations of traditional Chinese folk acrobatics within a dynamic modern perspective.

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DURAN DURAN TO PLAY LONDON DATE

After a long absence, British rock legends, Duran Duran, will return to The O2 on 28 May. The shows will mark the band’s first European performances in support of their critically acclaimed, new album 'ALL YOU NEED IS NOW' (produced by Mark Ronson), and the start of a world tour that will last well into 2012.

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ARCADE FIRE TO BRING THE SUBURBS TO HYDE PARK

Canadian band announce biggest ever UK gig this summer, with support from Mumford & Sons, Beirut and the Vaccines.

Arcade Fire have announced their biggest ever UK gig at London's Hyde Park this summer. The Canadian band will also reportedly release a new version of their latest album, The Suburbs, including an original film by Spike Jonze.

The 30 June gig in Hyde Park is Arcade Fire's only UK date so far this year, despite scheduled appearances at festivals in the USA and Europe. They will headline the venue just a week after Kings of Leon play two dates, plus there will be support from Mumford & Sons, Beirut and the Vaccines. Though Arcade Fire played the O2 Arena on their last visit to London, Hyde Park is about three times bigger – some 60,000 fans will have the chance to buy tickets, which go on sale this Friday.

Meanwhile, fans of The Suburbs have something else to look forward to. According to Germany's Spex magazine (via Consequence of Sound), Arcade Fire plan to reissue their third album in May. This will reportedly include a photobook, new songs and a DVD of Spike Jonze's Scenes from the Suburbs, which premieres at the Berlin international film festival next month. Scenes from this short film previously appeared in the video for the album's title track.

Arcade Fire's The Suburbs has been nominated for three Grammy awards, including album of the year, as well as two Brits. It debuted at No 1 in the UK charts.

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Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2011/jan/25/arcade-fire-suburbs-hyde-park