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Buddy Rennie R.I.P.
Our beloved friend and colleague, Buddy Rennie. Deepest sympathies to Buddy’s family and his many, many friends.
Steven Christie – Must Do Right E.P.
Proclaimers keyboard player Steven Christie has teamed up with vocalist Joseph Malik for 5 tracks of Reggae and Soul. Inspired by the music of Reggae super-producer Dennis Bovell along with artists such as Linton Kwesi Johnson and Misty in Roots, this record also...
National Album Day – This Is The Story
In celebration of this year’s #NationalAlbumDay on Saturday 19th October, we’re re-releasing our first album 'This Is The Story' on Limited Edition Curacao Vinyl!Pre-Order here https://proclaimer.lnk.to/ThisIsTheStory
Dear Alex, Rest in peace
The debt is unpayable Scotland forever
Peter Cormack R.I.P.
Kris Kristofferson R.I.P.
One of the great post war songwriters and the star of 'Pat Garrett and Billy The Kid'. A great humanitarian.
BBC Radio 5 Live – The Great Football Songbook – Sunshine On Leith
Colin Murray and Pat Nevin are joined by Craig Reid to discuss the creation of the song and it's journey to becoming an anthem and a phenomena, from 32.00. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0022svt
Tartan Talkers Collective – Highland Cathedral Never Give Up – CD Single – Out Now
Tartan Talkers Collective - Highland Cathedral Never Give Up - CD Single - Out Now Tartan Talkers Collective Highland Cathedral Never Give Up "We’re both honoured to contribute to the Tartan Talkers campaign. Their work on helping to prevent suicide is really...
Highland Cathedral Never Give Up
Released on 9th August All proceeds from the song go to the charity Tartan Talkers. Pre-order CD single Tartan Talkers CollectiveComposed by Michael Korb & Uli RoeverLyrics by Jackie Walls A special thanks to Michael Korb and Uli Roevers family for giving...
Linda Thomson’s Proxy Music album out now
Features artists handpicked by Linda and co-producer son Terry Thompson to record a new collection of her songs. The Proclaimers sing Bonnie Lass. Charlie - “it was a privilege to work with one of my musical heroes on such a beautiful song.” It's a fabulous record. A...
Tam McCourt R.I.P.
A Hibs man and a gentleman
Alas de Liona Album Release Crowdfund
Alas was one of our special guests last summer, opening for Big Top shows in Scotland. She had just moved over to Edinburgh from her hometown in the Mojave Desert to live and work in the UK. Alas has recorded an album Gravity of Gold and is launching her music career...
Linda Thompson – Proxy Music
Great to see Linda's Proxy Music album release announced. An honour to have been asked to perform her beautiful song, Bonnie Lass. https://www.clashmusic.com/news/linda-thompson-announces-new-album-proxy-music/
Recording for charity single
Had a lot of enquiries as to how Charlie's recovery from ear inflammation has been. Glad to say, fully recovered and he and Craig recorded yesterday, chorus vocals for a forthcoming charity single release, more on all that soon.
Fake sites and invitations
Note: Someone is falsely impersonating Charlie on Facebook. The only presence Craig and Charlie have online is via the official The Proclaimers website, Facebook, Instagram and X sites. Also somebody is using the false email address theproclaimersmanagement@gmail.com...
Tartan Talkers First Hub
Huge respect to the young men who were friends of Callam Coyle. Well done Tony, Alfie, Camryn, Finlay, Todd and all involved and who contributed. Post from Jackie Walls at www.tartantalkers.scot Tartan Talkers launched their first Hub in St Margaret's Church, Touch,...
Steve Wright R.I.P.
A lovely guy and a great interviewer.
Happy New Year
A Guid New Year to one and all. 2024 is off writing new songs with a view to being back out the following year. After 54 live shows on the Dentures Out Tour in 2022, 2023 saw a further 42 performances. Links below to live clips from the midst of a 5 week, 20 date tour...
John Byrne R.I.P.
Sunshine On Leith at Pitlochry Festival Theatre
A fantastic new production, directed by Elizabeth Newman with musical arrangements by David Shrubsole pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com/whats-on/sunshine-on-leith-2023/
No Strings Attached – Auction (featuring Zac Ware from The Proclaimers band)
Music legends leave their mark on the iconic Gibson J-45 acoustic guitar Online auction launches Friday 29th September No Strings Attached brings together some of the biggest names in music for a unique creative project, in partnership with Gibson Gives. Over...
Kieran’s Warriors 2nd Ball donations
Delighted that the evening sold out straight away. Craig and Charlie are supporting the fantastic endeavours of Senga Chrighton who is organising the event, to help raise funds for these two tremendous charities who support children with cancer. Her son Kieran in 2018...
Signed guitar auction to support Edinburgh Ukrainian community
The Hibernian Community Foundation is auctioning a signed Proclaimers guitar in support of the local Ukrainian community! Funds raised through the auction will allow the Foundation to employ a Ukrainian Speaking Activities Coordinator, who will create opportunities...
Buzz Magazine Interview
Charlie in chat prior to Swansea show cancellation https://www.buzzmag.co.uk/charlie-reid-the-proclaimers-interview-40-years-swansea-arena/
The Proclaimers – Remaining August/September UK Shows cancelled.
Sadly with Charlie having just suffered voice loss linked to having a perforated eardrum, it has been further diagnosed that he cannot perform over the next few weeks and accordingly The Proclaimers have had to cancel their following performances. August 16 Belfast...
Robbie Robertson RIP
A towering talent in musical culture
Scotland’s most advanced highers achievement
Congratulations to Hannah Martin, the staff and students at Grange Academy Kilmarnock and the great Scottish state education system https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/11067801/i-set-record-fot-most-advanced-highers-in-scotland/
Wickham Festival Aug 5th & Canterbury Marlowe Aug 6th CANCELLED
It is with great regret that The Proclaimers have had to cancel their performances this weekend as Charlie has had voice loss linked to having a perforated eardrum. Wickham Festival have moved their Stage 2 headliner Eric Bibb to Stage 1 and have secured The Dhol...
Action Aid
Action Aid is a charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. Their dedicated local staff are changing the world with women and girls. They are committed to ending violence and fighting poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they...
Thank You Latitude
A brilliant festival experience on our first Latitude. Huge thanks to fantastic crowd and a pleasure to appear at.
Macaulay College Isle of Lewis
An absolute pleasure and a privilege to visit Macaulay College outside Stornoway today and meet with the wonderful pupils and staff on the community farm doing amazing work helping those with additional support needs to enrich their working and social lives.
Happy 18th Birthday to Kieran Crighton
A Very Happy 18th Birthday to Kieran Crighton a great young man who we had the pleasure of meeting in Kilmarnock last year.
The MoonWalk Scotland September 9th
You can sign up to support and participate in MoonWalk Scotland on Saturday 9th September, a fantastic campaign in its 25th year of uniting against breast cancer. www.walkthewalk.org #MoonWalkScot.
THANK YOU GLASGOW
What a way to end the run of 4 Big Top shows in Scotland, a Saturday night at Queens Park and a magnificent boisterous 6,000 Glasgow crowd. A huge thank you to everyone who came along. Immense gratitude goes out to the multitude of fantastic people behind the scenes...
Hot Press – Forest Fest Special
Hot Press - Forest Fest Special - The Proclaimers: "I felt a real kinship with Ireland - I always have done" https://www.hotpress.com/music/forest-fest-special-the-proclaimers-i-felt-a-real-kinship-with-ireland-i-always-have-done-22975235
GLASGOW BIG TOP INFO
GLASGOW BIG TOP INFO Saturday 24 June Queens Park Recreation GroundGates open at 4.00pm The show is taking place in a big top tent at Queens Park Recreation Ground which is located on the east side of Queens Park near Cathcart Road. Do come early and avoid the rush as...
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