BBC News - UK — Burt Bacharach, Africa Express, Goldfrapp and Tony Christie are set to open proceedings in London and Liverpool. more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Boxing sensation Ricky Hatton is turning his hand to hits of a different kind – and releasing a pop single.The Manchester fighter hopes to land a knock-out blow on the Christmas charts with Hi Ho Ricky Hatton — based on the 1967 UK smas... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Tickets for the Oasis show sold out in a few minutes as expected, for the BBC Electric Proms on Sunday 26th October.The gig is set to be a special one with Oasis being accompanied by the Crouch End Festival Chorus.The Manchester band will be closing ... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Rock band Oasis have joined the line-up for this year's BBC Electric Proms, it was announced on Monday.The Manchester band will be closing the proms with a performance on 26 October at the Roundhouse in London, accompanied by a 50-piece choir.They jo... more info

Guardian Music — Tony Christie has dedicated a whole album to his hometown of Sheffield, but why is it so rare to hear national pride from British musicians? more info

Q4Music — Probe Tony Christie - and you could win a wad. more info