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Children In Need, childrens choir perform Love Can Move Mountains http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01nzcd9/BBC_Children_in_Need_2012_Highlights_in_Scotland/ From 52-30 to 58.08 A children's choir gathered from schools across Aberdeen and the North East perform a...

"We are really happy to see the musical being transformed into a film. The musical has a brilliant storyline and a great cast alongside a wealth of great talent behind the cameras. Our very best wishes go to all involved" Craig & Charlie Reid   Press Release...

Before heading out with the band for some summer shows next year, Craig and Charlie will be playing an acoustic set headlining at The Acoustic Festival of Britain at Uttoxeter Racecourse on Friday 31st May 2013. Tickets now on sale at www.acousticfestival.co.uk

UK tour has kicked off this week, 2 shows in and 35 more to go between now and end of December. A special welcome to our special guests for the October/November leg Blueflint www.blueflint.org.uk October - 16 Kings Lynn Corn Exchange SOLD OUT 17 St Albans Arena SOLD...

As ITV's Emmerdale celebrates it's 40th Anniversary, look out for The Proclaimers appearance on the show at 8pm on Thursday 11th October. Here is an Emmerdale special preview...

After three shows at the Singapore Grand Prix (21st,22nd, 23d Sept) The Proclaimers will stop off for two shows in the Middle East, Sept  27th Muscat Intercontinental and 28th at Dubai Irish Village (tickets on sale at the venues). Look out for The Proclaimers...

Following their six week UK tour in October and November, The Proclaimers are delighted to confirm further dates for December. All UK and Ireland tickets go on sale from 9am on Friday 31st August at www.artistticket.com/link/?s=the+proclaimers & ...

The video for The Proclaimers second single from the "Like Comedy' album 'Whatever You've Got' video is now up on You Tube. Craig and Charlie with the band Stevie Christie / Keyboards, Garry John Kane / Bass, Zac Ware / Guitar and Clive Jenner / Drums  are captured by...

Cambridge Festival Wednesday 1st August, 1900 to 2100,  BBC Radio 2 presents The Cambridge Folk Festival with Mike Harding which includes an interview with The Proclaimers and captures them  performing on the main stage. Sky Arts on site with Craig and Charlie...

SKY Arts 1 available via Sky, Virgin, Smallworld Cable and Talk Talk TV is broadcasting live coverage and highlights from the Cambridge Folk Festival this weekend, hosts are  Zoe Ball and Mark Radcliffe. The Proclaimers will feature on Saturday 28th July, the...

BBC iPlayer is showing BBC Alba's recording of The Proclaimers live at The Hebridean Festival in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis last Friday. The last 60 minutes of the set was broadcast live with  a further two songs from earlier in the set added on at the end, including a...

Viewers in the UK can catch the last 60 minutes of The Proclaimers set at the Hebridean Festival in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, on Friday 13th July, live on BBC Alba from 9.45 to 11.45pm. BBC Alba is the Gaelic digital channel broadcast throughout the UK on satellite,...

Sunshine On Leith musical to be made into movie Click below to read the article in The Scotsman www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/film/sunshine-on-leith-musical-to-be-made-into-movie-1-2359510  

We are delighted that RTE 1, Ireland's National radio station has this week selected Like Comedy -“A Wonderful album from The Proclaimers - Album of the week” RTE Radio 1 www.rte.ie/radio1/playlist/

Craig and Charlie interview in The Independent - www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/scotlands-singing-siblings-the-proclaimers-celebrate-25-years-in-the-music-business-7814476.html

The Proclaimers will be performing at the Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall, Orkney on Friday 10th August.  Over 14 (14-17 year olds must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets go on sale Saturday 9th June from Grooves 1 Albert street, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1HP tel 01856 872239...

The Matt Lucas directed video for Spinning Around In The Air is now available at iTunes UK at http://itunes.apple.com/gb/music-video/spinning-around-in-the-air/id527225984

Check out Craig and Charlie performing a couple of songs acoustically at http://www.secretsessions.tv/ and a four song session for Forth FM www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqfEaU0wWO4

Great Column from Sunday Mail by the lovely Cat Harvey http://blogs.dailyrecord.co.uk/catharvey/2012/05/why-id-walk-500-miles-for-the-proclaimer.html#more

The Proclaimers  have scheduled a concert  at Pontardawe Arts Centre on 31st August www.pontardaweartscentre.co.uk and www.artistticket.com/link/?s=the+proclaimers

Craig and Charlie visited RAF Church Fenton in Yorkshire to help  Sean Allerton launch his Push 500 Wheelchair Challenge to raise funds and awareness for charities who assist wounded or injured servicemen and women. Together with Adam Douglas of The Forgotten Heroes...

Here are a few highlights from UK media over the last fortnight Craig and Charlie talk to The Scotsman www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/music/news-and-features/still-game-the-proclaimers-at-50-1-2275726 and the Edinburgh Evening News...

Another great event added to the live schedule as The Proclaimers head for the Chris Evans inspired Carfest North at Cholmondeley Castle in Cheshire on 8th September. It's a family festival of cars, music and food with proceeds going to BBC Children In Need.  Tickets...

Craig and Charlie will be at HMV, Princes Street, Edinburgh at 5.30pm on Thursday 10th May to sign copies of the new 'Like Comedy' album.

Craig and Charlie are doing loads of regional UK radio and TV interviews this week and next and here are some Scottish/UK national shows you can catch them on... Thu 3rd May BBC Radio Five Live 2.30pm Richard Bacon live song and interview Fri 4th May BBC One TV...

MATT LUCAS MAKES HIS DEBUT AS A DIRECTOR WITH THE VIDEO FOR THE PROCLAIMERS ‘SPINNING AROUND IN THE AIR’. ‘Spinning Around In The Air’ is now released and available for download. Taken from the album ‘Like Comedy’ released on Monday 7th May. UK...

The single 'Spinning Around In The Air ' is now available for download. http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/spinning-around-in-air-single/id520815197

The Proclaimers have confirmed their first  gigs of 2012 will be a trio of shows in Scotland when they visit 29th June Hamilton Townhouse, 30th Isle of Arran, Auchranie Hotel and 1st July Hawick Town Hall. Tickets on Sale from 9am Friday 27th April. All ticket info in...

Now on You Tube, A wee short film about the new album 'Like Comedy', a chat with Craig and Charlie and short audio clips.  

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Matt Lucas has now directed the video for the new single Spinning Around In The Air. The video is a satire on a Golden Wedding party set in a bungalow in Glasgow. The video will be unveiled on 30th April coinciding with the UK release when Spinning Around In The Air...

Pre-order Like Comedy You can now download for free, the title track from The Proclaimers new album  'Like Comedy'. Click on the box to the left to download. Here are UK links for pre-ordering the new album Like Comedy on CD, released on 7th May.  Digital download...

The Proclaimers are delighted to confirm that they will be performing at Hibernian FC's club captain, Ian Murray's Testimonial Gala Dinner on Saturday 7th July at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange. Full ticket info in the Live section. www.ianmurraytestimonial.net

The Proclaimers are thrilled to confirm that Matt Lucas makes his director's debut shortly on the video for the forthcoming single 'Spinning Around In The Air' (UK release 30th April) taken from the album 'Like Comedy' which is released internationally by Cooking...

Hats off to B Coy of the 1st Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment who are on Operation Herrick 15 based in RAHIM which is a small village in Ner-E-Saraj district. Afghanistan. They have taken inspiration from 'I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) and have worked out if you total the...

The Proclaimers have added a few more summer dates in England, Sat 4th August -  Bridport The Electric Palace Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Info Centre Tel 01308 424901  and at www.electricpalace.org.uk Sat 25th August - Holmfirth Picturedome Tickets go on...