Guardian Music — Pavilion theatre, ManchesterAfter Björk's Biophilia giant ear trumpets and Damon Albarn's opera, the Manchester international festival has similarly jolted the former Beautiful South and Housemartins singer far from his comfort zone. Billed as "on... more info

ContactMusic — The Wire star Reg E. Cathey narrowly escaped serious injury on Thursday (07Jul11) when a lighting rig crashed to the stage at the Manchester International Festival in England while he was performing. The actor joined British singer Paul Heaton onstag... more info

NME — Actor has lucky escape at Paul Heaton gig more info

Guardian Music — Former Beautiful South frontman Paul Heaton has written one of the longest pop songs ever, about the 8th deadly sinIt's like doing a really massive jigsaw," explains former Housemartins and Beautiful South frontman Paul Heaton of his ambitious new pr... more info

Guardian Music — 'I lost all my eccentricities when I became famous – like growing my fingernails long and being a bit effeminate'What got you started?Punk. As a kid, I'd buy punk records and try to make a similar din. Later on, I had a job as a ledger clerk in aÂ... more info

Altsounds — Currently supporting Madness on their extensive UK tour, Paul Heaton has just announced two headline shows for April 2011. These dates follow the recent release of Paul's acclaimed solo album 'Acid Country', a sold out September tour of UK and Ir... more info

The Music Fix — It's no joke. more info

Scotsman.com — PAUL HEATON KING TUT'S, GLASGOW **** more info

The Music Fix — Paul Heaton's second post-Beautiful South solo album disappoints. more info

Scotsman.com — The Charlatans: Who We Touch *** Frinck Recordings, £12.99 more info