The Blockheads News

A biopic of music legend Ian Dury is heading to the big screen in the new year and has already received a warm response from critics.

Cheers to @NigelLBevan for flagging up what looks like being a must-see movie early next year - Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll .

RESPECTED rockers The Blockheads blew the roof off Grimsby's Yardbirds Club during a powerful set.

ANDY SERKIS has been turned into King Kong and Gollum for the big screen but his most nervous transformation was when he played punk superstar Ian Dury.

FORMER Doctor Feelgood guitarist Wilko Johnson headlines at Exeter Corn Exchange on Friday, November 27.

Rock with Laughter is back!!! The annual variety fest of Christmas fun is back with an unashamed stonking new line up like never before! In the driving seat and compering the shows is one of the UK's best known and loved personalities, not to mention local boy - LENNY HENRY! Providing three hours of modern style classic variety for the noughties, ...

THE Hoola Boola Boys return to Stourport on Sunday, September 27, joined by popular rhythm and blues singer Ricky Cool.

Wyre Fest, which was called Kidderminster Music Festival last year, features five days of gigs in Kidderminster, Stourport and Bewdley.

A COATBRIDGE man is living his musical dream as his band prepare to launch a new album and tour.

A COATBRIDGE man is living his musical dream as his band prepare to launch a new album and tour.

James Beddard in Novel Theatre's production of Carrie's War. Photograph: Keith Pattison/PR "Give me the job - I'll be brilliant." That was the bold-faced blag that convinced the BBC to cast James Beddard in the TV drama Skallagrigg in 1994.

REPLACING the irreplacable is a tall order for anyone, but standing in front of The Blockheads in the place of Ian Dury needs a person of proper stature.

Blending funk with social observation, post-punk band the Blockheads return to the Assembly in Leamington on Wednesday.

A free music event in Northampton Market Square, headlined by legendary British band The Blockheads, attracted a large crowd.

Northampton will be awash with colour on Saturday for the town's annual carnival.