News
LYs selected as “XFM FEATURED ARTIST”
5 February 2008
For those of you who didn’t manage to catch The Lightyears on XFM last night, don’t despair – if the band get enough votes on the XFM website, Steve Harris will play Sleepless again on Thursday evening.
Cast your vote here (it’s extremely quick – just click once on the “Vote For Us” box).
The LYs are one of XFM’s Featured Artists this week and are up against two other bands for a second play on the Music Response show.
We realise we’ve been asking a lot of you guys recently and, for the record, we really appreciate your help. Thanks again!
LYs nominated for Indy Awards 2008
3 February 2008
For the second year running The Lightyears have been nominated for an INDY Award.
The INDY Awards were set up last year to highlight the achievements of independent bands across the UK. 218 artists were nominated out of an estimated 40,000 who played at participating venues, meaning the INDYs effectively identify the top 0.5% of independent bands currently on the live music circuit.
Last year The Lightyears were awarded the title of BEST POP/ROCK ACT at the gala ceremony in May. This year the Clapham Grand has nominated the LYs for the accolade of BEST POP ACT 2008 and the band’s success depends on your vote – so show your support by voting for the band here (note: voting has now closed).
Voting is free and takes just a few seconds. Thanks again for your continuing support!
Join The Lightyears’ free mobile network
5 December 2007
The Lightyears have teamed up with new mobile phone company Blyk to offer LYs fans free text messages and talk-time, as well as the opportunity to be kept up-to-date with the latest Lightyears news, tour info and exclusive offers.
Blyk is a revolutionary new mobile service that not only gets you talking and texting for free, but also sends you info on the stuff you’re into – fashion, travel, music and so on.
In launching Blyk Music, Blyk have teamed up with top acts from across the UK, including The Kooks, The Futureheads, Lethal Bizzle and, of course, The Lightyears.
Signing up to the service will mean you can receive the latest updates on the band’s live shows, album releases etc direct to your phone – for free!
Find out more at www.blyk.co.uk/lightyears (offer is currently open to 16-24 year olds only).
Thailand gig raises a million
26 October 2007
Thailand animal welfare charity PAWS, whose recent annual fundraiser in Phuket was headlined by The Lightyears, have announced that this year’s event raised a record THB 1 million.
Plans are already afoot for the band to return to Thailand in 2008. Watch this space for updates…!
Lightyears to appear on National TV
1 September 2007
It has just been announced that The Lightyears will be appearing on ITV1’s new chat show The Alan Titchmarsh Show on Thursday 18 October.
Alan will interview the band, along with new Lightyears producer Hugh Padgham (Sting & The Police, Genesis, Paul McCartney, David Bowie etc), and following this the LYs will play a song live in the studio. Other artists currently scheduled to appear in the series include Kaiser Chiefs, Jools Holland, Sugababes and Lionel Ritchie.
The show is aired at 3pm daily and is expected to go out to around 3 million viewers.
…In the meantime, don’t forget that The Lightyears are headlining the Clapham Grand this Wednesday 5 September for Feedme Music’s INDY AWARDS CELEBRATION PARTY.
Doors 7.30pm, first band 8pm. LYs onstage 9.30pm. See you there!
Lightyears US Gig Review
26 July 2007
PlayPhilly.com, a Philadelphia-based entertainment and listings magazine, has recently published a review of The Lightyears following the band’s US Tour in May: “I haven’t been this excited about British pop since I discovered The Beatles. The Lightyears, simply put, are incredible…”
Read the full article here.
LYs record with legendary producer Hugh Padgham
28 June 2007
If you’re wondering why The Lightyears have been a little quiet for the last few weeks, here’s why – the band have been busy in the studio, recording new tracks with legendary producer Hugh Padgham.
Hugh Padgham is generally regarded as one of the most important producers in the history of popular music. He has worked with Paul McCartney, David Bowie, Kate Bush and Elton John but is perhaps most famous for his work with Sting, The Police, Genesis and Phil Collins. Hugh’s production skills were behind such classic hits as Sting’s Fields Of Gold, Every Breath You Take by The Police and Phil Collins’ In The Air Tonight. Over his prestigious career he has won 4 Grammys and sold over 250 million records.
Over recent weeks, The Lightyears have recorded three songs with Hugh. Watch this space for further updates over the coming months!
LYs to play Glastonbury Festival
15 June 2007
The Lightyears’ slot at Glastonbury Festival 2007 has been confirmed as Friday 22 June @ 12pm midday on the Small World Stage.
Lightyears scoop “Best Pop/Rock Act” at Indy Awards
27 May 2007
On Tuesday 15 May The Lightyears were awarded BEST POP/ROCK ACT at The INDY Awards 2006/07 (hosted by Virgin Radio).
Many thanks to everyone who attended the ceremony and flew the Lightyears flag whilst the band were in New York!
American Tour a success
27 May 2007
The Lightyears’ US Tour was a huge success with a live radio session that went out across the country and two sell-out shows last weekend in Pennsylvania – thanks to everyone who came down and supported the band across the pond. We’ll be back!
The first part of Chris Lightyear’s American Tour Blog is now online . Who in The Lightyears’ entourage is being mistaken for a girl? Will the band be denied entry to the USA for bomb-trafficking? Find out for yourself on the BLOG page …
