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22nd June 2022
Antics tour Rescheduled Dates
(previously purchased tickets remain valid for the rescheduled dates)
2nd March 2022
Antics tour Rescheduled Dates
The ANTICS 2022 UK tour has been rescheduled with the following new dates:
Ticket links will be shared via my Facebook events pages: Facebook page link HERE
(previously purchased tickets remain valid for the rescheduled dates)
Dates:
May 12, 2022 Southend Cliffs Pavilion
May 13, 2022 London Roundhouse
Jun 15, 2022 Guildford GLive
Jun 17, 2022 Newcastle O2 City Hall
Jun 18, 2022 Blackburn King George's Hall
Jun 19, 2022 Manchester The Bridgewater Hall
Jun 21, 2022 Stockton-On-Tees Globe
Jun 22, 2022 Sheffield City Hall
Jun 24, 2022 Brighton Centre
Jun 25, 2022 Nottingham Royal Concert Hall
Jun 27, 2022 Leicester de Montfort Hall
Jun 29, 2022 Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Jun 30, 2022 Aberdeen Music Hall
Jul 02, 2022 Bath Forum
Jul 03, 2022 Cambridge Corn Exchange
Jul 04, 2022 Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Jul 06, 2022 Birmingham Symphony Hall
Jul 07, 2022 Cardiff St. David's Hall
Jul 10, 2022 Hull City Hall
21st February 2022
ANTICS tour Announcement
It is with regret we have to inform you that the 'Antics Tour' is now postponed and will be rescheduled to later in the year.
Unfortunately Adam has taken ill, suffering with fatigue and is physically unable to perform; on medical advice given he needs complete rest for the immediate future.
His summer 'Let's Rock' headline appearances will continue and we will announce as soon as possible the rescheduled dates for the 'Antics Tour'.
All tickets bought for the Antics tour will be valid for the new dates.
10th February 2022
ANTICS tour support
Support act for the forthcoming ANTICS tour is to be Neo-Cabaret Queen - Laurie Black.
With several worldwide Fringe accolades under her belt including a feature on BBC2's Edinburgh Nights,
Laurie is bringing her "synthrock flair" to audiences throughout the UK later this month.
Laurie has a vast catalogue of material to plunder including Buy or Die from her 4th album Dark Days, which is out now.
Make sure you get to the venues in good time to ensure that you don't miss out!
16th September 2021
US Tour Announcement
It's with great excitement that we're happy to announce a new US tour is on the horizon.
At the start of Covid we needed to make adjustments, like everyone, to take into account the safety and protection of our fans.
In conjunction with this, due to current COVID related UK travel complications and the further well-being of our fans, we'll be postponing the Greek Theater in Los Angeles, CA and Humphrey's in San Diego, CA to be included in this tour.
As further protocols are established we feel this is the only way to ensure protection.
Please hold on to any tickets you may have as we're looking forward to returning to your city. Be safe and we are looking forward to seeing you all again soon.
Adam Ant Management Team
25th May 2021
Tour Announcement
Live Music is coming back!
Thrilled to be able to announce the UK ANTICS 2022 TOUR.
Full tour listing below.
Ticketing information:
Pre-sale: 10am (GMT) Wednesday 26th May 2021
General sale: 10am (GMT) Friday 28th May 2021
Pre-sale ticket links will be shared via my Facebook events pages: Facebook page link HERE
Dates:
Feb 22, 2022 Newcastle O2 City Hall
Feb 23, 2022 Sheffield City Hall
Feb 25, 2022 Stockton-On-Tees Globe
Feb 26, 2022 Blackburn King George's Hall
Feb 27, 2022 Manchester The Bridgewater Hall
Mar 01, 2022 Birmingham Symphony Hall
Mar 02, 2022 Leicester de Montfort Hall
Mar 04, 2022 Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Mar 05, 2022 Aberdeen Music Hall
Mar 06, 2022 Hull City Hall
Mar 08, 2022 Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Mar 10, 2022 Guildford GLive
Mar 12, 2022 Nottingham Royal Concert Hall
Mar 13, 2022 Brighton Centre
Mar 15, 2022 Bath Forum
Mar 16, 2022 Cardiff St. David's Hall
Mar 18, 2022 Cambridge Corn Exchange
Mar 19, 2022 London Roundhouse
30th March 2021
San Diego - change of venue
Due to unforeseen venue availability issues, the Adam Ant show originally scheduled for October 31st, 2021 at Spreckels Theater has been cancelled.
Refunds are available at point of purchase
We are pleased to announce though, that Adam Ant will still be playing San Diego on October 31st, 2021 at Humphrey's Concerts By The Bay.
Tickets for this new venue will go on sale Saturday June 5th at 10am.
All ticket holders from the original show will need to purchase a ticket to this new show,
though we have arranged for a special pre-sale for all ticket buyers of our previously scheduled Spreckels Theater show.
All previous ticket holders will have the ability to purchase tickets for our new date at Humphrey's on Friday, June 4th beginning at 10 AM
and ending at 5 PM via Ticketmaster using the password Halloween
We look forward to seeing you at the show!
TICKETMASTER
Pre-sale for all previous buyers June 4 - 10am - 5pm pacific
password - Halloween
The Adam Ant: Friend or Foe Tour show originally scheduled for May 22 2021 at the Greek Theatre, Los Angeles
has been rescheduled for:
October 30th 2021 at the Greek Theatre, Los Angeles
Tickets are on sale now and all previously purchased tickets will be honored on this new date.
If you can no longer attend this rescheduled date, refunds are available at point of purchase.
The Adam Ant: Friend or Foe Tour show originally scheduled for May 15 2021 at the Spreckels Theatre, San Diego
has been rescheduled for:
October 31st 2021 at the Spreckels Theatre, San Diego
Tickets are on sale now and all previously purchased tickets will be honored on this new date.
If you can no longer attend this rescheduled date, refunds are available at point of purchase.
We are continuing to book more US shows, but as other artists are getting back out on the road as well, it is proving to be a very busy touring period so this will take some time.
All previously purchased tickets will be honored on the new date when it is confirmed in your city. If you can no longer attend this rescheduled date, refunds will be available at point of purchase.
29th January 2021
Postponed Friend or Foe - US Tour
Due to the complications arising from the Worldwide Corona Virus Pandemic, including travel restrictions, the results of lockdown and unknown venue safety procedural issues, Adam Ant's 2021 April/May US tour is postponed.
The re-booking process is on-going and full details will be posted at venues and on social media in the near future.
Your tickets will still be valid for the new dates or you can apply for a refund at your point of sale.
1st May 2020
Rescheduled Friend or Foe - US Tour 2021
Out of consideration for the safety and well-being of the band, crew, and fans, the Friend or Foe US Tour is rescheduling to Spring 2021
All venues remain the same and current tickets will be honored for the new dates listed below.
No action is needed if you want to keep your tickets and current seat locations.
For refund information please contact your point of purchase.
If your show date is not listed, more information on status will be shared as soon as we have it.
Please note that the Eugene, OR show is cancelled.
Adam hopes you are all staying safe and healthy, and looks forward to seeing you next year.
4/27 Houston, TX
4/28 Austin, TX
4/30 Dallas, TX
5/1 Oklahoma City, OK
5/2 Kansas City, MO
5/7 Seattle, WA
5/9 Portland, OR
5/13 Oakland, CA
5/14 Santa Ynez, CA (On Sale TBD)
5/15 San Diego, CA
5/18 Phoenix, AZ (On Sale TBD)
5/19 Albuquerque, NM
5/22 Los Angeles, CA
23rd March 2020
Rescheduled Friend or Foe - US Tour 2020
Adam is rescheduling the April/May 2020 North American Friend or Foe tour dates, which will now begin September 11th as follows:
Tickets for the rescheduled tour dates below are on sale now!
(Tickets already purchased for the April/May respective dates & venues remain valid)
September
11th - Santa Ynez, CA, Chumash Casino (ticket link soon) 12th - Phoenix, AZ, Orpheum Theatre 13th - Albuquerque, NM, KiMo Theatre 15th - Austin, TX, , OR, The Paramount Theatre 16th - Dallas, TX, Majestic Theatre 18th - Houston, TX, , OR, Revention Music Center 19th - Oklahoma City, OK, Tower theatre 20th - Kansas City, MO, Uptown Theatre 23rd - Salt Lake City, UT, Capitol Theatre (ticket link soon) 25th - Seattle, WA, Paramount Theatre 27th - Portland, OR, Roseland Theatre 29th - Eugene, OR, McDonald Theatre
October
1st - Oakland, CA, Fox Theatre 3rd - Los Angeles, CA, Greek Theatre 4th - San Diego, CA, Spreckels Theatre
23rd September 2019
Friend or Foe - US Tour 2020
Adam is continue performing his 1982 hit album Friend or Foe in its entirity along with additional favourites for a North American tour in April & May 2020
Pre-sale tickets are available online tomorrow, Tuesday September 24th at 1000 (ET)/0700 (PT)
General sale is from Friday 27th eptember at 1000 (ET)/0700 (PT)
Get your tickets before the general public beginning at 10am local time on Tuesday September 24th with password:
FRIEND
There will also be VIP packages available from Tuesday September 24th at 1000 (ET)/0700 (PT) as part of the pre-sale
18th March 2019
Friend or Foe - North American Tour 2019
Adam is to perform his 1982 hit album Friend or Foe in its entirity along with additional favourites for a North American tour in September/October 2019
Pre-sale tickets are available online tomorrow, Tuesday March 19th at 1000 (ET)/0700 (PT)
General sale is from Friday 22nd March at 1000 (ET)/0700 (PT)
Get your tickets before the general public beginning at 10am local time on Tuesday March 19th with password:
FRIEND
There will also be VIP packages available from Tuesday March 19th at 1000 (ET)/0700 (PT) as part of the pre-sale
VIP packages include either early entry into the venue or a great seat plus exclusive Adam Ant merchandise:
Personally signed photo print, Commemorative VIP Tour Laminate, VIP Tote bag, VIP badge pack and VIP bandana
VIP tickets are available from the following link:
Out of consideration for the safety and well-being of the band, crew, and fans, the Friend or Foe US Tour is rescheduling to Spring 2021
All venues remain the same and current tickets will be honored for the new dates listed below.
No action is needed if you want to keep your tickets and current seat locations.
For refund information please contact your point of purchase.
If your show date is not listed, more information on status will be shared as soon as we have it.
Please note that the Eugene, OR show is cancelled.
Adam hopes you are all staying safe and healthy, and looks forward to seeing you next year.
4/27 Houston, TX
4/28 Austin, TX
4/30 Dallas, TX
5/1 Oklahoma City, OK
5/2 Kansas City, MO
5/7 Seattle, WA
5/9 Portland, OR
5/13 Oakland, CA
5/14 Santa Ynez, CA (On Sale TBD)
5/15 San Diego, CA
5/18 Phoenix, AZ (On Sale TBD)
5/19 Albuquerque, NM
5/22 Los Angeles, CA
23rd March 2020
Rescheduled Friend or Foe - US Tour 2020
Adam is rescheduling the April/May 2020 North American Friend or Foe tour dates, which will now begin September 11th as follows:
Tickets for the rescheduled tour dates below are on sale now!
(Tickets already purchased for the April/May respective dates & venues remain valid)
September
11th - Santa Ynez, CA, Chumash Casino (ticket link soon) 12th - Phoenix, AZ, Orpheum Theatre 13th - Albuquerque, NM, KiMo Theatre 15th - Austin, TX, , OR, The Paramount Theatre 16th - Dallas, TX, Majestic Theatre 18th - Houston, TX, , OR, Revention Music Center 19th - Oklahoma City, OK, Tower theatre 20th - Kansas City, MO, Uptown Theatre 23rd - Salt Lake City, UT, Capitol Theatre (ticket link soon) 25th - Seattle, WA, Paramount Theatre 27th - Portland, OR, Roseland Theatre 29th - Eugene, OR, McDonald Theatre
October
1st - Oakland, CA, Fox Theatre 3rd - Los Angeles, CA, Greek Theatre 4th - San Diego, CA, Spreckels Theatre
23rd September 2019
Friend or Foe - US Tour 2020
Adam is continue performing his 1982 hit album Friend or Foe in its entirity along with additional favourites for a North American tour in April & May 2020
Pre-sale tickets are available online tomorrow, Tuesday September 24th at 1000 (ET)/0700 (PT)
General sale is from Friday 27th eptember at 1000 (ET)/0700 (PT)
Get your tickets before the general public beginning at 10am local time on Tuesday September 24th with password:
FRIEND
There will also be VIP packages available from Tuesday September 24th at 1000 (ET)/0700 (PT) as part of the pre-sale
18th March 2019
Friend or Foe - North American Tour 2019
Adam is to perform his 1982 hit album Friend or Foe in its entirity along with additional favourites for a North American tour in September/October 2019
Pre-sale tickets are available online tomorrow, Tuesday March 19th at 1000 (ET)/0700 (PT)
General sale is from Friday 22nd March at 1000 (ET)/0700 (PT)
Get your tickets before the general public beginning at 10am local time on Tuesday March 19th with password:
FRIEND
There will also be VIP packages available from Tuesday March 19th at 1000 (ET)/0700 (PT) as part of the pre-sale
VIP packages include either early entry into the venue or a great seat plus exclusive Adam Ant merchandise:
Personally signed photo print, Commemorative VIP Tour Laminate, VIP Tote bag, VIP badge pack and VIP bandana
VIP tickets are available from the following link:
Adam is to perform his 1982 hit album Friend or Foe in its entirity along with additional favourites for a UK tour in November/December 2019
Friday 8 NOV. Sheffield, City Hall
Saturday 9 NOV. Gateshead, Sage
Monday 11 NOV. Manchester, Opera House
Tuesday 12 NOV. Liverpool, Philharmonic Hall
Thursday 14 NOV. York, Barbican
Friday 15 NOV. Hull, City Hall
Saturday 16 NOV. Blackburn, King GeorgeÕs Hall
Monday 18 NOV. Carlisle, Sands Centre
Tuesday 19 NOV. Edinburgh, Usher Hall
Thursday 21 NOV. Glasgow, Royal Concert Hall
Friday 22 NOV. Aberdeen, The Music Hall
Sunday 24 NOV. Middlesbrough, Town Hall
Monday 25 NOV. Northampton, Royal & Derngate
Tuesday 26 NOV. Birmingham, Symphony Hall
Thursday 28 NOV. Cambridge, Corn Exchange
Friday 29 NOV. Leicester, De Montfort Hall
Saturday 30 NOV. Cardiff, St. DavidÕs Hall
Monday 2 DEC. Southend-on-Sea, Cliffs Pavilion
Tuesday 3 DEC. Bexhill-on-Sea, De La Warr Pavilion
Thursday 5 DEC. Southampton, 02 Guildhall
Friday 6 DEC. Brighton, Brighton Centre
Saturday 7 DEC. Torquay, Princess Theatre
Monday 9 DEC. Guildford, G Live
Tuesday 10 DEC. Margate, Winter Gardens
Thursday 12 DEC. London, 02 Academy Brixton
Pre Sale Tickets are available from 10am Wednesday 6th March 2019 by selecting the link here: PRE SALE TICKETS
General Sale Tickets are available from 10am Friday 8th March 2019 by selecting the link here: GENERAL SALE TICKETS
25th December 2018
Merry Christmas!
24th May 2018
Second Roundhouse show added
Following the phenomenal demand for tickets for Adam's December Roundhouse show, a second night has now been added on
Thursday 20th December 2018
Pre-sale tickets are on sale NOW, Thursday 24th May at 10am (UK time)
or call the Roundhouse ticket desk number - 0300 6789 222
Apart from the summer festival dates already advertised these Roundhouse shows will be the ONLY UK shows for 2018
8th May 2018
2018 Roundhouse show
Adam is to proud to announce his forthcoming show at the Roundhouse in London
Wednesday 19th December 2018
Following the phenomenal success of the previous years' SOLD OUT shows at the historic Camden venue, Adam is making a triumphant return to one of London's most famous and iconic concert halls.
Tickets have sold quickly for the shows here in the past, so Adam has announced details in advance of the general sale to the public with pre-sale details in the links below:
Pre-sale tickets go on sale Thursday 10th May at 10am (UK time) - Follow the link here
General sale tickets are released Friday 11th May at 10am (UK time) - Follow the link here
(Ticket links will not go live until the times stated above)
1st April 2018
2018 US Anthems tour
After the phenomenal success of the 2017 ANTHEMS tours and the demand for further shows, Adam is proud to announce details of a short US tour to revisit a few cities covered last time and to take in some of the areas that were missed out.
Pre-sale tickets are available for a limited time from:
Tuesday April 3rd at 1000am (local time) until Thursday April 5th 1000pm (local time)
The code for the pre-sale is:
ANTHEMS
Tickets go on general sale from Friday April 6th at 1000am
There are a limited number of VIP tickets available for each of the shows (details to follow)
For pre-sale tickets select the show listed below and follow the link for further details:
In addition to the rescheduled Florida shows for the US ANTHEMS 2018 tour one date has been added in Phoenix, AZ at the Celebrity Theatre on January 28th 2018
Sunday, January 28th 2018 - Phoenix, AZ Celebrity Theatre
Pre-sale tickets are available from 11/15 @10am Ð 11/16 @10pm (MST)
General sale 11/17 @10am (MST)
4th October 2017
Rescheduled Florida ANTHEMS shows
Due to hurricane Irma, 3 of the Florida shows for the US ANTHEMS tour had been postponed, the rescheduled dates are as follows
Wednesday, January 31st 2018 - Clearwater, FL, Capitol Theatre
Friday, February 2nd 2018 - Jacksonville, FL, Florida Theatre Performing Arts Center
Saturday, February 3rd 2018 - Orlando, FL, The Beacham Theatre
All previously purchased tickets remain valid for the new dates.
19th July 2017
Roundhouse - ANTHEMS
Due to overwhelming demand, and after playing sold-out shows to over 75,000 fans around the world throughout the UK, North America, Australia and New Zealand, pop icon Adam Ant has saved the best for last by capping the year with one final homecoming performance of his phenomenally successful ANTHEMS - The Singles tour at The Roundhouse in London on Thursday 21st December
Adam will play his classic chart-topping singles as well as rare singles, B sides and personal favourites.
With his crack five-piece band behind him featuring two drummers, Adam Ant live is no excursion in nostalgia. It's a thrill ride through some of the most dynamic and thunderous pop music ever recorded.
Ticket go on sale on Friday 21st July at 10am (GMT)
Tickets will be on sale from the Roundhouse, www.BookingsDirect.com, 24hr Ticket Hotline at 0844 249 2222 and select authorised ticket agents.
For more information visit link here
20th March 2017
ANTHEMS US Tour 2017
After playing to over 50,000 fans at SOLD OUT shows throughout North America and the UK, Adam returns to North America with his
ANTHEMS - The Singles Tour
with special guest L7 at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles
VIP presale tickets for ANTHEMS Ð The Singles tour are available on March 21 at 10 am (local time)
and tickets will be on sale to the general public on March 24 at 10 am local time.
In addition, watch for special presale opportunities through Spotify on March 23 from 10 am to 10 pm (Local) - Password: ANTHEMS.
Following his recent sold out North American and UK tours, pop icon Adam Ant is celebrating the 35th anniversary of the release of his landmark Kings of the Wild Frontier album with a newly-remastered reissue (Sony Legacy) and an Australian / New Zealand tour. Adam will play the classic album in its entirety and in sequence.
"I'm really looking forward to performing the Kings of the Wild Frontier album live and in sequence plus my other favourite songs from the repertoire, in Australia" Adam said. "Kings of the Wild Frontier" introduced the Burundi Beat style of thundering, infectious, Central African drumming to a pop-music audience. Adam captured the live sound by incorporating two drummers into his band, a musical signature that remains to this day. In addition to remastering the classic album, Adam personally designed the deluxe box set that includes items from his extensive personal archive and a bonus DVD of the out-of-print "Ants In Japan" concert video. The platinum album, originally released in 1980, crowned the UK Album Chart and spent more time in the top position than any other album at the time. The album went on to achieve worldwide recognition and produced massive chart-topping singles including the classic "Antmusic", the breakthrough tribal onslaught of "Dog Eat Dog" and the epic title track. In Australia, the "Antmusic" single spent five weeks at #1 on the charts.
Saturday, February 4 - Vancouver, BC, Vogue Theatre
Tuesday, February 7 - San Francisco, CA, The Fillmore
Thursday, February 9 - Los Angeles, CA, The Fonda Theatre
Friday, February 10 - Las Vegas, NV, Brooklyn Bowl
Saturday, February 11 - Tucson, AZ, The Rialto Theatre
Tuesday, February 14 - Dallas, TX, The Majestic Theatre
Wednesday, February 15 - San Antonio, TX, The Empire Theatre
Saturday, February 18 - San Diego, CA, The Observatory North Park
<<Click on city for ticket links>>
20th September 2016
Anthems - The Singles Tour
Following the hugely successful Kings of the Wild Frontier tour earlier this year, which saw Adam play his classic and now iconic album to over 30,000 fans in sold out venues across the UK, Adam Ant has announced ANTHEMS The Singles Tour.
The tour will showcase Adam's impressive back catalogue of material including hit singles, B-Sides and personal favourites. The album, Kings of the Wild Frontier (1980) became a worldwide hit, spending 12 weeks at number 1 and won the Brit Award for Best British Album. The singles, Kings of the Wild Frontier and Antmusic both hit number 2 in the UK chart and Dog Eat Dog reached number 4.
As 'Antmania' swept the nation, Stand and Deliver hit the number 1 spot in May 1981 and stayed there for 5 weeks becoming his most successful single and winning him the prestigious Ivor Novello Award for songwriting. On its release, the follow up single and album Prince Charming went straight to number 1 and a further 12 singles went top 30, at one point Adam had 8 singles in the top 40...in one week!
Tickets go on sale Friday, September 23rd 10am. Available from the tour hotline, 0844 249 2222 BookingsDirect.com the venue box offices and select authorised ticket agents.
2017
Fri 5 May NEWCASTLE Arena
Sat 6 May EDINBURGH Playhouse
Sun 7 May GLASGOW Royal Concert Hall
Tue 9 May MANCHESTER Bridgewater Hall
Fri 12 May BIRMINGHAM Symphony Hall
Sun 14 May BRISTOL Hippodrome
Tue 16 May PLYMOUTH Pavilion
Wed 17 May LONDON Royal Albert Hall
Thu 18 May BRIGHTON Centre
Sat 20 May BOURNEMOUTH International Centre
Sun 21 May LEICESTER De Montfort Hall
Mon 22 May IPSWICH Regent Theatre
Wed 24 May WATFORD Colosseum
Thu 25 May SOUTHEND Cliffs Pavilion
Sat 27 May LEEDS Arena
Sun 28 May NOTTINGHAM Royal Concert Hall
12th July 2016
Roundhouse show
Due to public demand Adam Ant is set to stage one final performance of the seminal Adam and the Ants album:
Kings of the Wild Frontier
at the Roundhouse in London on Sunday 18th December 2016
Following the hugely successful 14 date sold out Kings of the Wild Frontier Live Tour earlier in 2016, Adam is proud to announce one more show in his home town to finish off the year. It is one more opportunity for fans to hear the classic album performed in full with many more songs from Adam's impressive back catalogue of material including singles, B-Sides and personal favourites that will include the anthemic Antmusic, breakthrough single Dog Eat Dog and the eponymous album title track alongside Ants Invasion, Killer in the Home and Feed Me to The Lions.
The platinum selling album, which was originally released in 1980, dominated the charts in the UK spending more time in the top position than any other album at the time and went on to achieve worldwide recognition and subsequent success. Personally remastered and re-released in 2016 as a gold super deluxe boxset, 2CD deluxe edition, download and vinyl to coincide with the tour in April/May, the album again dented the top end of the UK vinyl charts proving its enduring popularity and success.
This additional date in Camden will prove to be a glorious celebration of style and decadence acknowledging one of the most essential and pivotal albums in the 36 years since its initial release.
It's time to unplug the jukebox just one more time!
To coincide with the Kings of the Wild Frontier Live 2016,`
Adam would like to present the new merchandise site
Click on the image above to access the new page.
11th January 2016
David Bowie
'The music world has lost a true genius and inspiration to generations of musicians and music lovers alike.
Our thoughts and love go out to his family at this saddest of times'
Adam Ant
25th December 2015
Merry Christmas
Adam would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and have a great 2016
20th December 2015
Isle of Wight Festival 2016
Adam Ant will perform a swashbuckling selection of hits from his extensive back catalogue with excerpts from his 1980 breakthrough, number 1 album 'Kings of the Wild Frontier' voted best British album at the 1982 Brit Awards bearing 3 hit singles 'Kings of the Wild Frontier' 'Antmusic' (both reaching #2) and 'Dog eat Dog' (at #4) ... together with Adam's 'look', which has become one of the most iconic images in pop.
He will also be performing other classics like 'Stand & Deliver', 'Goody Two shoes' and 'Vive le Rock' as well as some tracks from his classic 1979 debut post punk album 'Dirk Wears White Sox'. And as always... with a few surprises !!!
All brought back to life once again at the Isle of Wight Festival 2016
Adam Ant performs the iconic album Kings of the Wild Frontier
Live in its entirity and in sequence, plus other hits
Pre-sale tickets go on sale from
Wednesday 14th October 2015 at 9am
The exclusive link is only available for Adam's fans from:
here.
Tickets go on sale at all other agencies from Friday 16th October 2015
VIP Ticket Experiences details are available:
here.
6th August 2015
Silverstone
Adam will be headlining at this year's 2015 MotoGP
The festival which is held in the grounds of the Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, Northamptonshire is on Saturday 29th August 2015
The gates for Silverstone open at 0700 and Adam will be headlining on the Main Stage at 1845
Adam will be headlining at this year's Party on the Hill
The festival which is held in the grounds of Ely Park/Cherry Hill in Ely, Cambridgeshire is on Saturday 5th September 2015
Gates open at 1pm with activities starting at 2pm
Blueblack Hussar Production is proud to announce the release of the live DVD of Adam's sell out performance of the Dirk Wears White Sox album at Hammersmith Apollo from 2014.
The DVD features the complete performance of the Dirk album plus additional songs from the same era.
There is also a bonus feature of Adam's live performance at the 100 Club, London later in the same month
The DVD is available to buy at Adam's current live shows and is available from Adam's merchandise site HERE
Adam is releasing a double A Sided 7" single for this year's Record Store Day
on Saturday 18th April 2015 Kings of the Wild Frontier and Antmusic are being re-released as one double A sided limited edition gold vinyl single only available from participating record shops this Saturday.
The single is limited to 3000 worldwide and is numbered on the inner sleeve which is a reproduction of the back of the two singles sleeves from 35 years ago this year.
Adam will also be making an appearance at Dig Vinyl in Liverpool before his show at the Arts Centre that evening in support of Record Store Day.
4th April 2015
Record Store Day
Adam Ant will be making an appearance at Dig Vinyl in Liverpool for this year's Record Store Day
on Saturday 18th April 2015 to sign copies of the Dirk Wears White Sox album
Later that night Adam will be performing at Liverpool Arts Club as part of the tour performing the Dirk Wears White Sox album
There are a just few tickets left, for more details click
HERE
31st March 2015
Support Bands
Support bands for Adam's forthcoming tour are SHOOZE, Of Empires and Faerground Accidents.
Shooze are the main support on all dates of the tour with Of Empires as the extra support for the already Sold Out Brighton show
Faerground Accidents are providing the extra support for the Manchester show on 17th April
Check the SHOOZE Facebook page here.
Check the Of Empires Facebook page here.
Check the Faerground Accidents Facebook page here.
26th March 2015
Classic Pop
Adam received the inaugral Lifetime Achievement award from Classic Pop Magazine last week
Issue 16, which features Adam on the cover and a two page article inside with Adam receiving his award, is avaiable to buy now in the UK I'm very flattered and very honoured
The forthcoming Dirk tour is selling out fast, tickets are available for certain venues here.
For the 2015 Record Store Day, on 18th April, Adam is to release the split Kings of the Wild Frontier/"Antmusic" single as a limited edition of 1000 gold vinyl 7"
The release is only available from participating RSD shops.
A limited edition of signed copies of the Dirk album (from 2014 RSD) are available from Adam's Official merchandise store here.
6th March 2015
Message
17th February 2015
April Tour
Due to public demand Adam Ant will be playing his seminal DIRK WEARS WHITE SOX album in its entirety at venues across the UK in APRIL 2015
After 5 sell out performances in London of his debut album DIRK WEARS WHITE SOX, Adam Ant announces further dates in the UK:
ADAM ANT APRIL 2015
8th April Brighton, Concorde
9th April Southampton, Engine Rooms
10th April Bristol, The Marble Factory
11th April Reading, Sub 89
16th April Wolverhampton, The Slade Rooms
17th April Manchester Academy 2
18th April Liverpool Arts Club
19th April Norwich, The Waterfront
22nd April Leeds, Brudenell Social Club
23rd April Nottingham, Rescue Rooms
24th April Warwick, The Copper Rooms
25th April Northampton, Roadmender
The dates coincide with Adam Ant's continued support of Independent Record Store Day, when he shall be visiting various stores in Manchester on APRIL 18th where he will be signing copies of his new DVD: 'LIVE AT THE APOLLO' as well as the special limited edition deluxe white vinyl 'DIRK WEARS WHITE SOX' album.
ADAM - "I thought it would make an exciting start to the year to take the Dirk show to UK cities instrumental in the development, support and eventual triumph of Adam & The Ants.
The intimacy of the four Islington Assembly Hall shows were such a gas that I felt it would be appropriate to choose venues with a similar atmosphere....
As a lover of vinyl, it also furthers my fervent commitment to the survival of the beautiful, traditional, labour of love of the 12" vinyl L.P.
After all, you can't sign a download...
So in the face of the sterile perfection of the digital age, I invite you all to an evening of 100% British LEATHER ROCK xxxx
Don't be square be there.....!"
Ticket links to follow
1st February 2015
Manchester Show
Adam Ant LIVE SHOW AT MANCHESTER ACADEMY 2 17th APRIL 2015
After 5 sellout performances in London of his seminal debut album, DIRK WEARS WHITE SOX, ADAM ANT announces a further intimate show at Manchester Academy 2 on APRIL 17th.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
This coincides with Adam's continued support of Independent Record Store Day, when he shall be visiting various stores in Manchester on APRIL 18th where he will be signing copies of his new DVD: 'LIVE AT THE APOLLO' as well as the special limited edition deluxe white vinyl 'DIRK WEARS WHITE SOX' album.
ADAM ANT - "I thought it would make an exciting start to the year to take the Dirk show to Manchester, a city instrumental in the development, support and eventual triumph of Adam & The Ants.
The intimacy of the four Islington Assembly Hall shows were such a gas that I felt it would be appropriate to choose a venue with a similar atmosphere....
As a lover of vinyl, it also furthers my fervent commitment to the survival of the beautiful, traditional, labour of love of the 12" vinyl L.P.
After all, you can't sign a download.
So in the face of the sterile perfection of the digital age, I invite you all to an evening of 100% British LEATHER ROCK xxxx
Don't be square be there......"
25th December 2014
Merry Christmas
Adam would like to wish everyone a Rokkin Christmas and have a great 2015
28th November 2014
Independent Label Market
Adam will be appearing at the Independent Label Market tomorrow
Saturday 29th November 2014
Adam's label BlueBlack Hussar Records are excited to announce that he will be making an appearance at the Independent Label Market in Old Spitalfields Market to personalise the signed albums purchased from the BlueBlack Hussar Record Stall!
Adam will be appearing on ITV's Loose Women show this coming Friday
14th November 2014
This will be the third appearance that Adam has made on the show
Adam Ant will be appearing on the TV show Vintage TV tonight
23rd October 2014
The show that features live performances from artists in the back room of the Bedford Pub in Balham will be on tonight 8pm UK time.
Freeview 242
Sky 369
Virgin 343
Freesat 515
19th September 2014
Islington Assembly Hall
Adam Ant will be playing at Islington Assembly Hall, London for four nights in November 2014
Due to public demand, Adam will be performing his debut album Dirk Wears White Sox in London on 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd of November.
The art deco, grade II listed building in Upper Street is the perfect intimate venue for the shows
Also available are limited edition signed copies of the 2014 released remastered deluxe White vinyl album Dirk Wears White Sox
Available here.
21st August 2014
Hardwick Live
Adam Ant will be appearing at the 2014 Hardwick Live Garden Party on Saturday 13th September 2014
Adam will be playing alongside The Jacksons on the second day of the two day festival in County Durham (near Sedgefield), also playing are
Steve Harley and the Cockney rebel
Hugh Cornwell
Dodgy
Kenny Thomas and Band
Emma Garrett
Cattle and Cane
The Voluntears
Adam Ant will not be appearing at the 2014 East End Film Festival screening of The Blueblack Hussar film
The Jack Bond film: The Blueblack Hussar, is to be shown at the Genesis cinema, Whitechapel to close this year's East End Film Festival, although advertised in places, Adam will not be making an appearance.
Further to this, Ant fans who have bought a ticket to see Adam will get a refund if requested.
Please contact the ticket agency or booking office from where your ticket was purchased.
26th April 2014
100 Club
Adam will be appearing live at the 100 Club in Oxford Street, London on
Monday 28th April 2014
The 300 capacity venue event is to celebrate the special re-issue of the Adam and the Ants debut album from 1979: Dirk Wears White Sox
The white vinyl album, which includes exclusive reproduced memorabilia from Adam's personal archive, will be on sale from 5:30pm at the 100 Club for £50 which includes entry into the venue for Adam's performance which will begin around 7pm
17th April 2014
ITN News interview
Adam is to be featured on today's ITN News at 1:30pm regarding this year's Record Store Day
Now in it's 7th year in the UK, Record Store Day sees the vinyl release of Adam and the Ants debut album Dirk Wears White Søx The 1979 album has been remastered and repackaged with extra memorabilia items as part of Record Store Day this Saturday 19th April.
To coincide with the event Adam will be appearing at two venues on Saturday
Rough Trade West (130 Talbot Road, London, W11) at 1pm
and
Sister Ray (34-35 Berwick Street, London, W1F) at 3pm
Later that evening Adam will be appearing at Hammersmith Apollo where he will be performing the Dirk Wears White Søx album in its entirity
The Apollo show follows five highly successful shows in Manchester, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Cheltenham and Yeovil where Adam has been playing selected songs from the Dirk album along with a mixture of tracks and hits from successive albums,
where the fans reactions say it all
Thank you for a wonderful night at Yeovil, it was a brilliant show and cannot wait to see you again xx
Amazing gig at Westlands Yeovil last night
I for one will be proud to say I was at and enjoyed in years to come when discussed
#Manchester #Edinburgh #Newcastle #Yeovil #London by Easter Sunday this will go down as the best fortnight of my life
7th April 2014
LBC Radio interview
Adam has just been interviewed by Steve Allen for his London based talk station show for LBC Radio
Adam Ant recruits 2 original members of Adam and the Ants to perform a 6 show tour of the UK!
Adam Ant has recruited original drummer, Dave Barbarossa and bass player, Leigh Gorman to join a brand new line-up entitled:
'The Ministers of new new super heavy punk funk'
Featuring 2 members of his current band
Jola: Drums
Tom Edwards: Gtr
Will Crewdson: Gtr
Dave Barbarossa and Leigh Gorman (and Adam) were the very last line-up to perform the "Dirk Wears White Søx" album live, at the Electric Ballroom, on 31st December 1979, prior to Malcolm McLaren recruiting Barbarossa and Gorman for Bow Wow Wow and prior to Adam, forming Adam and the Ants 2 to go on and enjoy global success.
Last year Adam released his highly acclaimed album Adam Ant is the Blueblack Hussar in Marrying the Gunner's Daughter
on his own Blueblack Hussar record label, supporting it with a 44 city US tour last summer.
Also appearing on The Oprah Winfrey Network and the Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
This culminates in over 300 live shows completed by Adam since Summer 2010.
Legendary film director Jack Bond (director of the extraordinary film Dali in New York) captured Adam's return to the music business with his documentary 'The Blueblack Hussar'.
The film, captures Adam playing at some of the old venues he played in his old punk rock days, 100 Club, Electric Ballroom and a get together with producer Mark Ronson and Jamie Reynolds (The Klaxons) at the original Sex Pistols rehearsal premises in Denmark Street,
before moving on to Paris, where he was filmed recording some of his favourite French rock pop tunes of Johnny Hallyday, Serge Gainsbourg and Plastic Bertrand! ... and meets up with his favourite actress, Charlotte Rampling.
It also captures Adam performing at London's O2 and ends with him taking the stage at London's Hyde Park as a special guest of Rod Stewart with Jon Bon Jovi looking on approvingly from the side of the stage.
The film co-produced by Adam and Jack Bond for Dal-Segno Pictures is to be released later this year.
The Hammersmith Apollo show, on 19th April, coincides with Record Store Day which will see the re-release of the Dirk Wears White Søx, Adam will be appearing at Rough Trade Records in Portabello Road and at Sister Ray Records in Berwick Street, London.
5,000 Limited edition (3,000 white vinyl) are mastered by Adam and include a special bonus insert package with publicity items from Adam's personal archive.
This constitutes the second album release on Adam's Blueblack Hussar label and is licensed by Sony Music, who have allowed Adam complete artistic freedom to produce what Adam calls "A LABOUR OF LOVE" A collectable for record buyers, vinyl loversand musiclovers in general.
The Hammersmith Apollo show will be the only performance of the 'Dirk' show in it's entirety, in a 2 part show, the second part being a selection from his 22 top 40 singles including the 3 Number 1 hits, Stand and Deliver, Prince Charming and Goody Two Shoes.
The show is conceived and designed by Adam Ant personally and will feature a limited edition of T-Shirts and other merchandise, chosen from his archive and produced by his fashion line, Blueblack Hussar.
Song selections from "Dirk Wears White Søx" will feature heavily on the other 5 shows on the current tour
APRIL 1ST MANCHESTER
APRIL 3RD EDINBURGH - SOLD OUT
APRIL 4TH NEWCASTLE
APRIL 11TH CHELTENHAM
APRIL 12TH YEOVIL
APRIL 19TH APOLLO - (LIMITED TKTS AVAILABLE)
16th March 2014
The Sunday Times
Adam is to be featured in next Sunday's issue of
The Sunday Times Magazine
Adam was interviewed recently for the A Life in a Day
regular feature.
The Adam interview is available in the Sunday 23rd March 2014 issue
14th February 2014
The Alan Titchmarsh Show
Adam will interviewed for the UK ITV show The Alan Titchmarsh Show this coming Monday 17th February 2014
The show will be broadcast on 21st March 2014
More information on the show can be found on the ITV website here.
9th February 2014
This Morning
Adam will be appearing on the UK ITV show This Morning this Thursday 13th February 2014
The show, which starts at 1030am, will be in the studio for a chat and will be performing the song "Antmusic"
More information on the show can be found on the ITV website here.
25th January 2014
Celebrity hat auction
Adam has donated his black and white Baker Boy Hat in support of St Mungo's homeless charity as part of their Woolly Hat Day
The hat comes with a hand written letter of authenticity from Adam
Kevin Mooney, bass player with Adam and the Ants throughout 1980 and into 1981, now living in Berlin, has set up Hermit Group 1.
Kevin has been speaking to Adam-ant.net about the venture and about his time with the Ants.
For logistical reasons beyond our control several dates on Adam Ant's 12 BD UK Tour and all 5 dates on the scheduled German Tour in February have been cancelled.
Adam sincerely apologises for the unavoidable cancellations.
A full refund for tickets will be issued at point of purchase.
Unfortunately, tickets cannot be transferred.
The confirmed tour dates are the only UK shows that Adam will be performing in 2014.
1st April Manchester, HMV Ritz
3rd April Edinburgh, Liquid rooms
4th April Newcastle, 02 Academy
11th April Cheltenham, Town Hall
12th April Yeovil, Westlands
19th April London Hammersmith Apollo
15th January 2014
Sara Cox
Adam is to be Sara Cox's special guest on her BBC Radio 2 show this coming Saturday 18th January 2014
Her show, Sounds of the 80s, is a mix of tracks from the decade and is to be the first programme to be also featured on TV by clicking the Red Button on BBC2 at the same time.
More information on the show can be found on the Radio 2 website here.
30th December 2013
Radio 2 interview
Adam is set to be a featured guest on BBC Radio 2 on Saturday 4th January 2014 in a programme presented by actor Michael Sheen
The show Michael Sheen's Eighties The Songs I Loved (Later Years) is the second of two where Michael presents the songs that really mattered to him during that decade.
Further details on the show can be found on the BBC Radio website
here.
26th December 2013
Merry Christmas from Adam
6th December 2013
Goldblade & Poly Styrene Charity Single
Goldblade are about to release a single with Poly Styrene
City of Christmas Ghosts is to be released officially on Monday 9th December 2013 as a charity single where the proceeds will go towards Code Pink the women run anti war charity and money for cancer charities - all charities favoured by Poly Styrene.
The single is available as a limited edition vinyl single, but the aim is to push the songs via the download sites to try and get the song to the number 1 spot for Christmas.
Adam has shown his support for the single and has often dedicated songs in his live set to Poly, who died in April 2011.
Show your support by visiting and liking the Facebook page here
Preorder the single: HMV here
itunes here
Amazon here
2nd December 2013
Silver
SILVER release their debut album today, XLVII
The album features their latest single, Broken, which came out last month, chunky guitars with a tune to match.
Formed last year, Simon Clarke and Ciaron Marlow are everything that is Silver. They released their first single in January, a cover of the Lennon penned Dear Prudence, and have since continued writing and recording their own material culminating in this long player.
They have both been long time Ant fans and have continued to spread the word with their live performances as Antflavour, Antmuzic and other such bands around the country and regularly at Ant Conventions.
The Ant influence is definitely there with Silver, they describe themselves as:
Glam meets Punk down Spaghetti Western Alley to the tune of feedback guitars and with this they have produced a style that is all of their own.
The album is available on CD from today and can be found on all the major online download sites (iTunes, Google, Spotify etc) from 16th December
Check the band's links below for further details:
Adam Ant will be performing his classic debut album 'Dirk Wears White Sox', in it's entirety at Hammersmith Apollo on Saturday 19th April 2014 . . . for one night only!
The seminal album, recorded in 1979 has never been performed live before. It's always been an ambition of Adam's to do so and the set will also include favourite hit songs.
Tickets available Monday morning from the Hammersmith Apollo website here
Tickets are £30 each or
earlybird offer: 2 for £50 (offer only available for 6 weeks)
Meet and Greets are limited to 50 tickets
18th November 2013
British tour
ADAM ANT will be playing a short tour around Great Britain before the Dirk show in Hammersmith on the 19th as follows:
Tickets are available by clicking on the links above
3rd November 2013
Hammersmith Apollo - Dirk
ADAM ANT PERFORMS CLASSIC ALBUM
Adam Ant will be performing his classic debut album 'Dirk Wears White Sox', in it's entirety at Hammersmith Apollo on Saturday 19th April 2014 . . . for one night only!
The seminal album, recorded in 1979 has never been performed live before. It's always been an ambition of Adam's to do so and the set will also include favourite hit songs.
Tickets available Monday morning from the Hammersmith Apollo website here
Tickets are £30 each or
earlybird offer: 2 for £50 (offer only available for 6 weeks)
Meet and Greets are limited to 50 tickets
2nd October 2013
Farrell
Robbie William's clothing label Farrell has just released it's Autumn/Winter 2013/14 collection
The range is supported with a short promotional video set to the music of Adam and the Ants - Kings of the Wild Frontier
with Robbie playing The Guv'nor in the style of Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels
Robbie set the label up in 2012, named after his grandfather Jack Farrell, and has had some classic tracks to advertise the collections from the start including Symarip's Skinhead Moonstomp, My Friend Stan by Slade and Chas & Dave's Margate
Using one of Adam's song's comes as no great surprise as Robbie declared his love of the music by recording a version of "Antmusic" for the b-side to his No Regrets single back in 1998.
8th September 2013
US tour almost over
Adam's current tour of North America is now on the final few shows.
Tickets for tonight's show in Portland are available here.
The photos above are a selection of those from Andy and Tom from their respective Instagram pages
To follow Andy click here.
To follow Tom click here.
7th September 2013
Tour continues
Adam met Barbara Minty McQueen (Steve McQueen's wife) before his Garden City show near Boise in Idaho last week.
It's the Thirty fourth show of the tour tonight, in Seattle, where there are only two weeks left to go before returning home.
I'm enjoying the North American tour even though it is coming to an end
Tickets for the show tonight, at the Showbox at the Market, are available
here.
4th September 2013
Anaheim show
Adam is rounding off his current North American tour with a show in Anaheim at the Theatre at the Honda Center on 21st September 2013.
The 93.1 Jack's FM Flashback Jack event has Adam playing alongside:
Blondie
Rick Springfield
The Psychedelic Furs
The Fixx
Sugarhill Gang
and
Berlin
Mary Jane Ansell has a solo exhibition at the Fairfax Gallery 27 Cork Street, London from 24th until 28th September 2013.
Mary Jane, who painted the cover image The Girl in the Cocked Hat for Adam's latest album
Adam Ant is the Blueblack Hussar in Marrying the Gunner's Daughter has kindly agreed to answer a few questions regarding the painting and her work.
To see the interview along with Adam's reason for using the image, click here.
Further details on the exhibition are at the Gallery website here.
1st August 2013
US tour continues
Adam's current tour of North America kicks off its second month with a show in Chicago tonight.
Tickets for tomorrow night's show in St Louis are available here.
The photos above are a selection of those from Andy and Tom from their respective Instagram pages
To follow Andy click here.
To follow Tom click here.
16th July 2013
Esquire interview
Adam is featured in the current issue of Esquire
The online version of the magazine can be found here.
16th July 2013
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Adam was in New York last night and appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Where he performed Vince Taylor and Goody Two Shoes which can be seen below
The North American tour starts on Wednesday 17th, tickets for the first show in San Diego are available here.
10th July 2013
US press interview
Adam is featured in the current issue of British Weekly
The Los Angeles based magazine was published yesterday in print and online ahead of Adam's show at the Nokia on 20th July 2013.
The online version of the magazine can be found here.
I just wanted to say a few words about Georgie Girl and her recent decision to accept a place at one of London's most prestigious acting schools. Georgie has always been a fabulous entertainer, highly professional and has delivered the goods on stage on over 100 concerts with me and the 'Posse'.
She comes from a distinguished acting family and I have known for a while that she would eventually extend her experience as a performer into acting which she has done before her work with me and her band 'Georgie Girl and her Poussez Posse'.
I send her all the best wishes for what I know will be a highly successful future which she truly deserves.
Adam Ant xxx
18th June 2013
USA TV show
GRAMMY-nominated pop icon ADAM ANT performs live on
NBC's Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on Monday 15th July 2013
On the eve of starting a 40+ city North American tour, his largest in 18 years, rock's most famous Dandy Highwayman takes to the stage on NBC's Late Night With Jimmy Fallon to perform his song Vince Taylor
from his new album
Adam Ant is the BlueBlack Hussar in Marrying the Gunner's Daughter
BONUS
Adam will also be playing one of his classic hits exclusively for Late Night's website.
For more details check the Late Night website here.
Exclusive Fan tickets are available from tomorrow, 14th June 2013 from here.
Meet and Greet tickets are available for Berlin and Bochum (limited to 50 tickets).
These tickets include an surprise goody bag with exclusive items not available elsewhere
3rd June 2013
North American Tour Support
Los Angeles band Prima Donna are to be the opening act for Adam's extensive North American tour starting in July 2013.
Hand picked by Adam: I am happy to announce Prima Donna as the support act for my forthcoming USA tour.
Out of a wide range of bands who submitted requests, Prima Donna just nudged it and I look forward to seeing them on the road.
For more information on the band check their website here.
30th May 2013
CNN interview
Here's the brief article that was featured on CNN over the weekend.
29th May 2013
New US shows
Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse have added two more dates to their North American tour and will be playing at Covington, KY, Madison Theater on Saturday 24th August 2013
Adam-ant.net posed a few quickfire questions to Adam last week regarding some of his favourite things.
click on image above to go to feature
22nd May 2013
Adam talks to CNN
Previews of a recent interview that Adam did with CNN will be featured this Friday in the UK at 9pm and at 1pm on Saturday
Previews in the United States will be at 4pm (EST) during Connect the World and then on Saturday 8am (EST) during World Report.
The full interview will be broadcast sometime over the weekend which will be followed up by segments online
click on advert above to go to CNN SHOWBIZ page
18th May 2013
Buffalo show news
Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse will be playing at Buffalo, NY, Thursday at Canalside on Thursday 22nd August 2013
The free show is held at the Canalside as part of the free concert series over the summer 2013
More information about the show is available from here.
16th May 2013
Roundhouse T-Shirts
There are still a few T-shirts left from Saturday's Roundhouse show and are available while stocks last
For more items go to the Official Merchandise site here.
3rd May 2013
New US shows
Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse have added two more dates to their North American tour and will be playing at Garden City, ID, Revolution Concert House and Event Center on Wednesday 4th September 2013
There will be Meet and Greets at the following North American shows
July 2013
19th - Anaheim, CA, City National Grove of Anaheim
20th - Los Angeles, CA, Club Nokia
24th - Denver, CO, The Ogden Theatre
27th - Houston, TX, Warehouse Live
28th - Dallas, TX, Granada Theatre August 2013
1st - Chicago, IL, Congress Theatre
9th - St Petersburg, FL, Palladium Theater
10th - Orlando, FL, Hard Rock Live
15th - Philadelphia, PA, Keswick Theatre
16th - New York, NY, Irving Plaza
17th - New York, NY, Irving Plaza
23rd - Pittsburgh, PA, Stage AE
26th - Columbus, OH, The LC Pavilion
27th - Detroit, MI, Cathedral Theatre
28th - Cleveland, OH, The Agora Theatre
30th - Indianapolis, IN, Old National Centre September 2013
1st - Minneapolis, MN, Mill City Nights
6th - Vancouver, BC, Vogue Theatre, Canada
8th - Portland, OR, Roseland Theatre
14th - Hawaii, HI, The Repiblik
20th - Las Vegas, NV, Hard Rock Cafe on the Strip
18th April 2013
Charlotte show added
Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse have added another date to their North American tour and will be playing at Charlotte, NC, McGlohon Theater on Monday 12th August 2013
Nottingham based photographer David Baird has a limited edition signed print taken live at Nottingham Rock City in December 2011 for auction on Ebay to raise funds for The Music Exchange charity The Music Exchange is a not-for-profit music shop run by Nottingham based homelessness charity Framework. The shop aims to give homeless and vulnerable people the opportunity to gain work experience and develop valuable skills to live independently by offering them a chance to work, regardless of their situation
The link is here.
with just over 3 days left to run and 100% of the final price goes to the charity.
9th April 2013
North American Tour
Adam is proud to announce his forthcoming North American tour for 2013
The extensive tour starting mid July takes in 22 States as well as Canada before finishing towards the end of September.
July 2013
17th - San Diego, CA, Balboa Theatre
19th - Anaheim, CA, City National Grove of Anaheim
20th - Los Angeles, CA, Club Nokia
23rd - Salt Lake City, UT, The Grand
24th - Denver, CO, The Ogden Theatre
26th - Austin, TX, The Belmont
27th - Houston, TX, Warehouse Live
28th - Dallas, TX, Granada Theatre
30th - Tulsa, OK, Cain's Ballroom August 2013
1st - Chicago, IL, Congress Theatre
5th - Nashville, TN, The Cannery Ballroom
6th - Atlanta, GA, Center Stage Theater
8th - Miami, FL, Grand Central
9th - St Petersburg, FL, Palladium Theater
10th - Orlando, FL, Hard Rock Live
13th - Washington, DC, 9:30 Club
15th - Philadelphia, PA, Keswick Theatre
16th - New York, NY, Irving Plaza
17th - New York, NY, Irving Plaza
19th - Boston, MA, Royale Boston
20th - Toronto, ON, Phoenix Concert Theatre, Canada
23rd - Pittsburgh, PA, Stage AE
26th - Columbus, OH, The LC Pavilion
27th - Detroit, MI, Cathedral Theatre
28th - Cleveland, OH, The Agora Theatre
30th - Indianapolis, IN, Old National Centre
31st - Milwaukee, WI, Turner Hall Ballroom September 2013
1st - Minneapolis, MN, Mill City Nights
6th - Vancouver, BC, Vogue Theatre, Canada
7th - Seattle, WA, Showbox at the Market
8th - Portland, OR, Roseland Theatre
10th - Reno, NV, Grand Sierra Resort & Casino
12th - San Francisco, CA, The Regency Theatre
14th - Hawaii, HI, The Repiblik
17th - Fresno, CA, Tower Theatre
18th - Monterey, CA, Golden State Theatre
20th - Las Vegas, NV, Hard Rock Cafe on the Strip
Ticket links and further information available soon
3rd April 2013
Rome show
Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse have announced the last show for their Spring 2013 tour with a free concert in Rome, Italy on Friday 14th June 2013
The show is part of the European celebrations for the 110th Anniversary of the Harley Davidson motorbike. The event starts on Thursday 13th June 2013 and continues over the weekend until Sunday 16th with Adam appearing on the 14th.
Further details for times and venue to be announced later.
14th March 2013
Spring tour
It's now just over a month to go before Adam's forthcoming Spring tour begins in Douglas on the Isle of Man
With tickets selling fast and the Roundhouse show in London already sold out, grab your chance now to see
Adam Ant & the Good the Mad and the Lovely Posse
on the first night of the tour
The Adam Ant Roundhouse show - 11th May 2013
is now sold out out!
The Roundhouse is now only two months away.
Prior to the London show, Adam's Spring tour starts in Douglas, Isle of Man on the 19th of April and then takes in several venues not visited since the height of Antmania in 1981.
Details of an additional non UK show to be announced soon!
8th March 2013
Spring tour support band
Adam has now selected the band to support him on the forthcoming Spring tour
New Killer Shoes
who are to support Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse on the following dates
I was overwhelmed with the amount of entries (over 500 different bands!), and have looked at all them. I was very impressed with the high standard. I really enjoyed looking through all the videos and listening to your songs. After much deliberation I have selected New Killer Shoes to support me on my forthcoming live dates. They have impressed me greatly with their young fresh sound, their enthusiasm and energy. I know they will go down very well with my fans. Do not feel discouraged if you were not selected this time round as I now have a lot of choice for future shows having seen the amount of talent out there.
You never know you may still get the call one day. I would encourage you to all stick at it and I send you my very best of luck for the future.
Love
Adam Ant x
6th March 2013
HMV
Adam Ant's latest album Adam Ant is the Blueblack Hussar in Marrying the Gunner's Daughter is now available in HMV shops. The chain had been unable to stock new releases since it went into administration in January, but it is now able to supply new products in selected stores.
24th February 2013
Rolling Stone
Adam has been interviewed for the latest issue of Rolling Stone which is online now
The interview is featured in the media section of Adam-ant.net here.
and can also be found on the RollingStone.com site here.
22nd February 2013
Vive le Rock! Magazine
Adam is featured in the March/April 2013 issue of Vive le Rock!
magazine which is out now
Andy Peart talks to Adam at his London home over the 6 page feature in issue 11 of the magazine, where they discuss Adam's new album
Adam Ant is the Blueblack Hussar in Marrying the Gunner's Daughter
They also talk about the recent successful tours along with some of the songs that have been unearthed from the back catalogue as well as the various eras of Adam and the Ants
To visit the Vive le Rock! magazine website click here.
15th February 2013
Giglist updated
The Adam-ant.net concert chronology has been updated to now include all shows from The Ants
and Adam and the Ants
from the Muswell Hill debut in 1977 to the end of the Prince Charming Revue in 1982
Click image to go to the Concert Chronology
These shows complement and complete the Adam Ant concert history already featured on the site which is still ongoing and set to continue up the the Roundhouse show this May.
Limited tickets available from:
GIGBOX STARGREEN
8th February 2013
Jonathan Ross show
Adam appears as special guest on tomorrow night's The Jonathan Ross Show on Saturday 9th February 2013
The show is screened for the first time on ITV at 9:20pm (Channel 3) and on ITV+1 (channel 33) an hour later.
8th February 2013
Roundhouse Ticket offer
Special offer for Roundhouse ticket with exclusive signed flyer for the show
Roundhouse show - 11th May 2013 Click on image below for details
For more items go to the Official Merchandise site here.
1st February 2013
2 more shows added!
Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse have announced the last two dates for their Spring 2013 tour with Belfast Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival, Festival Marquee on Saturday 4th May 2013
followed by
Dublin Vicar St on Sunday 5th May 2013
Tickets and information for the Belfast show are to follow once announced by the festival organisers
Tickets and information available for Dublin from here.
28th January 2013
Roundhouse Meet & Greet
Due to an overwhelming demand there are now 10 more Meet and Greet Golden tickets available for the Roundhouse show - 11th May 2013
To avoid disappointment click on logo above to purchase Meet and greet tickets for the Roundhouse!
26th January 2013
Leicester show added for April
Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse have added another date to their spring tour and will be playing at Leicester O2 Academy on Wednesday 24th April 2013
Adam Ant is to be featured on the BBC Radio 2 show Steve Wright in the Afternoon tomorrow Monday 21st January 2013
to talk about his new album which is also released tomorrow.
Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse have added yet another date to their spring tour and will be playing at King's Lynn Corn Exchange on Sunday 21st April 2013
Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse have added another date to their spring tour and will be playing at Bath Komedia on Tuesday 23rd April 2013
Adam would like to apologise to fans that he is unable to appear at the HMV in London and Manchester for the scheduled signing sessions due to HMV's recent notice of Administration and policy of not receiving new stock.
Adam will be appearing on the BBC Breakfast programme tomorrow morning Friday 18th January 2013
Adam will also be featured in tomorrow's Newspapers: The Times - with Adam as cover star for the Review section with an accompanying interview
There are also album reviews in the Guardian and Evening Standard.
The Telegraph on Saturday has a full feature on Adam in the "Review" section
More press to follow.
16th January 2013
Adam answers questions
Adam is currently in the process of answering questions that have been put to him by fans on his Facebook page
13th January 2013
Roundhouse tickets
All Meet and Greet tickets for the Roundhouse show on 11th May 2013 are now Sold out!
Only limited seating left.
To avoid disappointment click on logo above to purchase tickets for the Roundhouse
12th January 2013
Album preview!
Adam gives a sneak preview of how his forthcoming album looks Adam Ant is the Blueblack Hussar in Marrying the Gunner's Daughter
Click on logo above to purchase tickets for the Roundhouse
11th January 2013
Special offer on T-Shirts
Limited offer, while stocks last
Retro T-Shirts (Adam image from 1978)
Also 2012 tour shirts on offer.
For more details go to the Official Merchandise site here.
8th January 2013
HMV Signing sessions
Adam Ant will be signing copies of his latest album Adam Ant is the Blueblack Hussar in Marrying the Gunner's Daughter on its release date Monday 21st January 2013
at the Oxford Street branch of the HMV
He will also be appearing at the Market Street branch in Manchester on Thursday 24th January 2013
Information is available on the HMV Facebook events page here.
and on the HMV site here.
7th January 2013
Jersey, Fort Regent
Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse will be playing at Fort Regent Leisure Centre (Gloucester Hall) in the Saint Helier parish of Jersey on Tuesday 30th April 2013
The last time Adam played in Jersey was at the end of the Stand and Deliver world tour in June 1981
Adam appears on the BBC2 show Jools's Annual Hootenanny on Monday 31st December 2012 at 2310 GMT
The New Year's Eve show is now in its 20th year and Adam is to play with his band, the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse alongside
Emile Sande, Paloma Faith, Petula Clark, Kevin Rowland, Bobby Womack and The Hives.
Jools and co will also be joined by the pipes and drums of the 1st Battalion Scots Guards to bring in the new year.
More details can be found on the BBC website here.
24th December 2012
2012 Christmas message
Adam's 2012 Christmas Message.
12th December 2012
Channel Island show
Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse will be playing at Guernsey, Beau Sejour Leisure Centre on Wednesday 1st May 2013
Tickets are available from the box office.
Telephone number:
01481 747280
For venue details and further information click
here.
5th December 2012
New 2013 dates
Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse will be playing at Barnstaple Queen's Theatre on Friday 26th April 2013
and then at Poole Lighthouse on Sunday 28th April 2013
Tickets and information for the Barnstable show are available from here.
and tickets and information for the Poole show are available from here.
2nd December 2012
Roundhouse 2013
Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse will be playing at Camden's Roundhouse on Saturday 11th May 2013
Almost 35 years to the day since Adam played there last!
Featuring new tracks from the forthcoming album Adam Ant is the Blueblack Hussar in Marrying the Gunner's Daughter
Roundhouse members priority booking is available from 9am on Monday 3rd December 2012
To register click here. using the promo code coolzombie
The tour continues in Portsmouth tonight, the next show is in Bournemouth on Sunday, tickets information available from here.
The Meet and greet tickets for the London Shepherds Bush Empire show are now all sold out!
8th November 2012
New tour merchandise
A new range of merchandise has been produced to coincide with The Blueblack Hussar Tour 2012 which is working its way around the UK now.
The tour continues in Cardiff tonight, tickets information available from here.
4th November 2012
Birthday message
Adam's birthday message from before last night's show in Leeds.
23rd October 2012
Cool Zombie single
Adam Ant releases a Preview download version of his new single Cool Zombie today on iTunes.
It is Adam's first single since 1995 and is a taster for the soon to be released album Adam Ant is the Blueblack Hussar in Marrying the Gunner's Daughter
The single will also be available on 7" vinyl on 19th November 2012 with Gun in your Pocket
as the b-side.
and to order the 7" vinyl click on the pre-order link here.
19th October 2012
TV and Radio
On return from the highly successful 22 date US tour Adam is set to jump on the media trail with a series of interviews on radio and TV starting with:
BBC Radio 6 Music Radcliffe and Maconie on Wednesday 24th October 2012 at 2pm (UK time)
Then the following day:
BBC Radio 2 Steve Wright in the Afternoon on Thursday 25th October 2012 at 12 noon (UK time)
Shortly after the Cool Zombie video shoot in London Adam sits in for an interview on the BBC2 TV show Later... with Jools Holland on Tuesday 30th October 2012
The UK tour then commences on
Thursday 1st November 2012 in Glasgow at the O2 ABC
Adam Ant is offering you the chance to appear in his new video for the forthcoming single Cool Zombie
All you need to do is follow the link below and be available for the film shoot in London on Sunday 28th October 2012 for you and a friend.
(Transport is not provided)
Entries close on Wednesday 24th October 2012
For information on entering the competition click here.
16th October 2012
Adam on US TV
Adam was featured on the New York based programme Profiles on Friday 12th October 2012
The US continues in San Francisco this Thursday, Meet and greet tickets are available here.
Adam is featured on the front cover of the Tallahassee Democrat magazine this week with an interview conducted by USA Today
Click on the image above to read the interview.
Adam stops off to play in Tallahassee at The Moon on Monday 24th September, tickets available here.
18th September 2012
US press
The US tour is now well on its way with 3 of the 22 dates now complete.
Adam has been featured on several TV news shows and the press reviews so far have been very favourable, a selection of which are featured below.
ABC News TV interview
For more of the TV interviews click here to go to the Media page. Below is also a selection of press interviews
17th September 2012
US Tour update
IT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT, After playing a sold out show at 4th and B as part of his first US tour in 17 years, legendary pop icon and Grammy nominee Adam Ant visited the San Diego Air & Space Museum to see the spacecraft Gumdrop, from the 1969 Apollo 9 space mission that inspired Adam's 1984 hit song "Apollo 9" from his "Vive Le Rock" album. The goal of the mission was to test the Apollo spacecraft and space suits in preparation for the ultimate goal of landing on the moon.
Adam visited the museum, chatted with fans and posed for photos during his first day off from the US leg of "The Blueblack Hussar" tour. With his band, The Good, The Mad and the Lovely Posse, Adam is a playing a 22-city tour in support of his upcoming album "Adam Ant is The Blueblack Hussar in Marrying the Gunner's Daughter".
Speaking last year with aa.net Adam spoke about the Apollo missions:
"you can fit their capsules on that table, it's literally like getting in a tin can and I just think that they're incredible these guys. The Magnificent Desolation book that Buzz Aldrin wrote is still the best book that I've read in many a year. The first chapter where he describes going to the moon is unbelievable. It's great, it's a fantastic book, every page was like a holiday for me I loved it."
The tour continues in Austin, TX on the 19th, tickets and information available from here.
24th August 2012
Meet and Greets
Adam Ant has finalised the last of the meet and greets for the forthcoming US and US tours at Anaheim, CA, City National Grove of Anaheim on Saturday 20th October 2012
which brings the total to 4 along with New York, San Francisco and London
Details and tickets available from the links below
In 1984, Oscar-winning composer Giorgio Moroder (Top Gun, Midnight Express, Flashdance) reintroduced Fritz Lang's 1927 science fiction epic METROPOLIS to a new generation of moviegoers. Amongst other things he added a throbbing rock soundtrack to Lang's iconic imagery, featuring songs from some of the biggest stars of the early MTV era: Adam Ant, Freddie Mercury, Pat Benatar, Bonnie Tyler, Loverboy, Jon Anderson and others.
Through faithfully maintaining Lang's intriguing and timeless storyline, today, it is this version of METROPOLIS that first comes to mind for millions around the world.
Eureka Entertainment proudly presents the UK premiere of Giorgio Moroder Presents: METROPOLIS,
released especially this week for fans and followers through their new VOD platform at www.metropolismovie.co.uk enabling this masterpiece to be streamed directly to iPhone, iPad, computer, television or even on FaceBook.
The revolutionary platform also provides rental streaming, digital gifting and personalised subscription to the public directly through the website, social media pages, profiles, blogs and affiliates.
Throughout the UK the Limited Edition DVD SteelBook is now available. For your chance to win one of three Limited Edition SteelBook DVD of Giorgio Moroder presents: METROPOLIS... answer the following question:
What song does Adam sing on the Metropolis soundtrack?
Send your answer to competition@adam-ant.net and three names will be picked at random after Friday 24th August at 1200 (GMT).
The three winners will be announced shortly afterwards.
Please note that the DVDs are Region 2
Please note that Adam-ant.net will not use the names or email addresses entered into this competition for any other purposes and details will not be passed onto any third parties.
16th August 2012
Isle of Man show
Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse will be playing at Douglas Villa Marina on the Isle of Man on Friday 19th April 2013
Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse can now confirm dates in Atlanta for the 2012 Music Midtown Festival and at Coconut Creek in Florida as follows: Atlanta, GA, Music Midtown on Saturday 22nd September 2012
Brothers of Brazil are to be the support band for Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse for the forthcoming US tour this September and October.
The south American ex-TV presenters combine traditional Brazilian music such as Bossa Nova and samba along with elements of rock and funk. The duo have toured the UK in 2011 with Stranglers frontman Hugh Cornwell and have recently finished a tour of North America and Canada after a successful stint of the last Warped tour in 2011. Their eponymous debut album features the track On My Way
11th July 2012
Boston show added.
Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse are finalising the dates to the forthcoming US tour and will be playing at Boston, MA, Royale on Monday 8th October 2012
Tickets on sale from the 13th and information available from here.
7th July 2012
Tallahassee show added.
Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse have added yet another date to the forthcoming US tour and will be playing at Tallahassee, FL, The Moon on Monday 24th September 2012
To go to the ITV Nation's Favourite webpage click the image above.
Adam has been interviewed and has been shortlisted for the ITV show The Nation's Favourite Number 1 Single for the 1981 single Stand and Deliver which spent five weeks in the number 1 position.
The ITV show is to be screened in the UK on Sunday nights from 8th July.
5th July 2012
Jacksonville Beach show added.
Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse have added another date to the forthcoming US tour and will be playing at Jacksonville Beach, FL, Freebird Live on Tuesday 25th September 2012
In full Smash Hits mode adam-ant.net fired a quick 10 question and answer session to Adam last week (similar to the one done last October) to see what was current in his life with regard to reading matter, films, music and clothes as follows:
What are you reading at the moment?
One Thing Led to Another - Mark "Chopper" Read
What was the last film that you saw at the cinema?
The Hunger Games
What was the last music CD that you bought?
Debut - Bjork
What are you listening to at the moment?
Man Machine - Kraftwerk
Favourite comic? (if you read them)
Tank Girl
What was the last film that you watched on DVD?
Mesrine - Parts 1 & 2
The last theatre production that you saw?
Jackie Mason Live
Favourite Food?
Eggy-weggs
What was the last band that you saw live? (Not one of your own gigs!)
Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction
Favourite clothes of the moment?
A Child of the Jago
10th May 2012
Southend show
Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse will be playing at Southend-on-Sea, Cliffs Pavilion on Saturday 28th July 2012
Early last week Adam visited the Strongroom Alive studio in London where he was interviewed by Barnzley for A Child of the Jago radio show, which was broadcast on Friday 4th May 2012.
Adam picked out some of his favourite songs and chatted about, amongst things, the early Ants, recording albums and Malcolm McLaren.
Click on the link here to listen to the whole show (Adam guests almost half way through) and at the end of the chat gives an acoustic performance, in the studio, of Never Trust A Man (With Egg on his Face) which can be seen below.
3rd May 2012
Applecart discount
The Apple Cart are offering a limited number of discounted tickets to Adam Ant fans for a limited time only. To grab your £25 ticket please go to Apple Cart ticket offer.
2nd May 2012
More festivals
Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse have added two more festival dates to their 2012 schedule.
The first is a return, for Adam, to The Netherlands, the last time being over 30 years ago. The band are playing at:
Pre-sale tickets are available for the following venues for the forthcoming Blueblack Hussar Tour in the UK this coming November.
Tickets go on general sale from Friday 4th May.
Following the Apple Cart competition run earlier this week, Adam-ant.net in conjunction with the festival would like to announce that the winner for a pair of tickets is:
Victoria Green
Victoria will be contacted soon direct from the festival organisers.
Thanks to everybody that applied
Tickets are still available via the Apple Cart website here.
30th April 2012
Blueblack Hussar Tour
Adam Ant is proud to present
for the following dates and venues in November 2012 :
1st GLASGOW O2 ABC
2nd NEWCASTLE O2 ACADEMY
3rd LEEDS O2 ACADEMY
6th OXFORD O2 ACADEMY
8th CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
9th PORTSMOUTH PYRAMIDS
11th BOURNEMOUTH O2 ACADEMY
13th STOKE VICTORIA HALL
15th LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC
16th BRISTOL O2 ACADEMY
17th BIRMINGHAM BALLROOM
19th BEXHILL DE LA WARR
21st NORWICH UEA
23rd NOTTINGHAM ROCK CITY
24th SHEFFIELD PLUG
25th MANCHESTER THE RITZ
27th ST ALBANS ARENA
28th CAMBRIDGE CORN EXCHANGE
30th LONDON SHEPHERDS BUSH O2 EMPIRE
Pre-sale tickets available from 2nd May through adam-ant.net.
Details to follow soon.
26th April 2012
Bearded Theory Festival
Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse will be headlining at The Bearded Theory Festival 2012 on Friday 18th May 2012
Adam Ant is to be featured in the forthcoming ITV show The Nation's Favourite Number 1 Single
Adam has been interviewed for the show which celebrates the last 60 years of number 1 hits.
Adam's nomination is for the Adam and the Ants 1981 hit Stand and Deliver
The public are to decide which hit from the last 60 years is worthy of being named the Nation's Favourite Number One.
Cast your vote for Adam and the Ants now by following the link here!
Apple Cart returns to Victoria Park on Sunday June 3rd 2012.
In order to be in with the chance to see Adam Ant & The Good, The Mad and The Lovely Posse and other acts such as Noah and the Whale,
Lianne La Havas and Phill Jupitus email
with Adam Ant in the header by April 30th for a chance to win a pair of tickets.
Winners will be announced shortly after the 30th.
20th April 2012
Skegness & Middlesbrough
Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse have added two more dates to their summer schedule in
Skegness at the Embassy Theatre on Sunday 1st July 2012
and the following night Monday 2nd July 2012 at The Empire in Middlesbrough
Tickets available soon for Middlesbrough here. and for Skegness here.
14th April 2012
Galtres Festival
Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse will be headlining at this years Galtres Festival at Crayke to the north of York on Sunday 26th August 2012
Discount code for fans to buy through this site is ADAMANT-1980
Enter this code during checkout and click apply!
12th April 2012
Summer Sundae
Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse will be playing at this years Summer Sundae Weekender in Leicester at De Montfort Hall and Gardens on Saturday 18th August 2012
Adam has a VERY limited edition t-shirt going on sale.
There are 14 shirts that Adam has designed and personally signed!
These are prototypes for the first shirt in a new range of t-shirts that will be released in the near future.
These 14 tshirts are the only ones of their kind so visit www.adamantmerch.com now as this offer will not last long!
These 14 prototype tshirts have now sold out, this shirt plus another design will soon go into production, so please keep checking www.adamantmerch.com for details.
22nd March 2012
Solfest
Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse will be headlining the opening night of the Solfest in Cumbria on Friday 24th August 2012
Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse's show in Perth has now changed to Sunday 1st April 2012. The concert will now be at the Astor Theatre.
Adam has been over to Australia as part of a promotional tour for the forthcoming tour which starts next month.
He has spent several days in Melbourne and Sydney being bombarded with questions for radio, TV and press.
The first interview of the trip was with Brig & Lehmo for Breakfast on Classic Hits Gold 104.3
Click to listen - here.
Cameron Adams syndicated interview for Perth now here.
and here for News.com here.
Adam Hills on Gordon Street Tonight - here.
Noise11 article by Paul Cashmere - here.
Donna Demaio's The Man Behind the Mask interview - here.
WS FM radio interview with Jonesy & Amanda here.
The Australian article - here.
Daily telegraph article - here.
Daily telegraph video interview by Kathy McCabe - here.
Nine Networks Mornings TV interview here.
ABC 702 Drive with Richard Glover interview (including full audio) - here.
There are more to follow over the coming week
Note that some links to audio and video clips may not work outside of Australia
The Australian tour starts in Sydney on 23rd March 2012
15th February 2012
Adam Hills TV show
Adam's appearance on the Australian TV show Adam Hills in Gordon Street Tonight was just broadcast in Australia today, Wednesday 15th February 2012.
Adam is currently on a promotional tour of Australia to talk about his forthcoming Australian tour.
This week on ADAM HILLS IN GORDON ST TONIGHT, Adam finally gets to meet his childhood hero, ADAM ANT and learns that Michael Jackson once called him up for fashion advice; Paralympic Gold medallist KURT FEARNLEY shares some hilarious tales about the highs and lows of being an elite wheelchair athlete and comedian JUDITH LUCY proves once again, she's one Australia's funniest people.
HANNAH GADSBY unveils the new show mascot, DAVE O'NEIL performs a moving musical number... for a dog and Adam opens up his offer to host Australia's first ever mass gay and lesbian TV wedding.
Sydney songstress LANIE LANE is joined by Australian music legend PAUL KELLY to perform their version of Dragon's hit 'Sunshine' and Lanie also closes the show with her single 'Bang Bang'.
ADAM HILLS IN GORDON ST TONIGHT screens Wednesday February 15 at 8.30pm on ABC1
Repeated Friday 11.15pm on ABC1 and Saturday at 7.30pm on ABC2
Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse will be playing at this year's Apple Cart in Victoria Park, London on Sunday 3rd June 2012
This is the second Apple Cart festival and this year other acts will include Noah and the Whale, Kid Creole, Billy Bragg, Scritti Politti and Penguin Cafe.
Tickets available via the Apple Cart website here.
7th February 2012
Ipswich
Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse have announced the first of 3 more dates for July at Ipswich, Corn Exchange Friday 13th July 2012.
Adam will be performing in the Grand Hall, tickets on sale now, click here..
7th February 2012
Rewind Festivals 2012
Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse will be playing at both of the Rewind Festivals this year.
After several days of speculation, it can now be officially announced that Adam Ant will be playing on the last day of each of the 3 day festivals to be held in Perthshire in Scotland and Oxfordshire in England as follows:
22nd July 2012 - Scone Palace, Perth, Scotland
Tickets available here.
19th August 2012 - Temple Island Meadows, Remenham Farm, Remenham, Henley-on-Thames, Oxon
Tickets available here.
please make sure you check you have the right festival before booking tickets as both of the above links are the same
1st February 2012
Australian Tour
Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse
will be touring Australia in March and April 2012 with the following dates:
Friday 23rd March - Sydney Enmore Theatre
Tuesday 27th March - Perth Metro City
Please note change of date for Perth show
Friday 30th March - Melbourne Palace theatre
Thursday 5th April - Adelaide Thebarton Theatre
Sunday 8th April - Brisbane The Tivoli
Tickets available soon. For updated details check
www.adam-ant.com.au
28th January 2012
Camp Bestival 2012
Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse will be playing at this year's Camp Bestival on Friday 27th July 2012.
The four day festival is held at Lulworth Castle in Dorset and tickets are available
here.
13th January 2012
Camden Proud show
Adam Ant will be performing at Proud Camden in London on Tuesday 6th March 2012.
Adam will be on stage from 9:30pm to promote the exhibition Adam Ant: Dandy in the Underworld
Tickets cost £15 and 100% of the money made will be donated to DebRa, the national charity that works on behalf of people affected by Epidermolysis Bullosa.
Tickets are available from Proud Camden here. Doors open at 8:30pm, tickets are extremely limited.
12th January 2012
Northampton show
Adam Ant and the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse have just confirmed a show at Northampton Roadmender on July 20th 2012
Due to circumstances beyond the control of Adam Ant, his band and his representation, the release of Adam's new album has been delayed resulting in the re-scheduling of his February USA tour dates to those listed below. All advance purchased tickets will remain valid. Adam Ant and all those involved with the tour are disappointed with the delay and apologize to the many of you that have purchased tickets in advance, however he greatly looks forward to bringing an amazing show to you all on the revised dates as follows...
September 2012
13th - Los Angeles,CA, The Mayan Theatre
14th - Las Vegas,NV, Hard Rock on the Strip
15th - San Diego,CA, 4th & B
21st - Dallas,TX, Granada Theatre
27th - Tampa,FL, Hard Rock Seminole
28th - Miami,FL, Hard Rock Pavilion
29th - Orlando,FL, Hard Rock Live October 2012
3rd - Norfolk,VA, NorVa
5th - Philadelphia,PA, Trocadero Theatre
6th - New York,NY, Best Buy Theatre
11th - Pontiac,MI, Crofoot
13th - Chicago,IL, Cubby Bear
14th - Milwaukee,WI, Turner Hall
18th - San Francisco,CA, Regency
19th - Ventura,CA, Ventura Theater
20th - Anaheim,CA, Grove of Anaheim
4th January 2012
Silverstone
Adam Ant and the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse are to headline at Silverstone Classic Festival on Saturday 21st July 2012
Adam is featured inside and on the cover of the December/January issue of The Chap magazine.
Adam discusses Dandyism, being a chap and people that he admires, this is complemented by an online only part 2 section of the interview available to read here
The interview which was conducted in Shoreditch a few months ago is accompanied by photographs by Hanson Leatherby, more of which can be found on his Flickr site here
21st December 2011
Sex, Drugs & HIV project
Adam is to be featured on the forthcoming double album Sex, Drugs & HIV with a a song called Get a Grip part of which is featured in the video below
The track, recorded in October 2010 which features members of Babyshambles, Towers of London and the Libertines, is available for digital download as part of the double album on 1st January 2012. This will then be available on a double CD & DVD package at a later date.
For further details on artists featured, the project itself, plus more videos, photographs and merchandise follow the link here
11th December 2011
US Tour
Adam Ant is now proud to officially announce the full schedule for the forthcoming February 2012 North American tour as follows:
2nd - Los Angeles, CA, The Mayan Theatre
3rd - Las Vegas, NV, Hard Rock on the Strip
4th - San Diego, CA, 4th & B
7th - Dallas, TX, Granada Theatre
9th - Tampa, FL, Hard Rock Seminole
11th - Orlando, FL, Hard Rock Live
13th - Norfolk, VA, NorVa
14th - Philadelphia, PA, Trocadero Theatre
15th - New York, NY, Best Buy Theatre
17th - Pontiac, MI, Crofoot
18th - Chicago, IL, Cubby Bear
19th - Milwaukee, WI, Turner Hall
23rd - Ventura, CA, Ventura Theater
24th - San Francisco, CA, Regency
25th - Anaheim, CA, Grove of Anaheim
Tickets available from the usual outlets.
15th November 2011
Competition winners
Congratulations to the two competition winners for a ticket each for the Troxy show this coming Sunday (20th November): Mike Loates and Andrew Tilbury
Thanks to all of the others who entered the competition, tickets still available from here
8th November 2011
Benefit show for Wilton's
Adam Ant is coming to the aid of Wilton's Music Hall which is the world's oldest surviving Grand Music Hall. Adam will be at Wilton's on Tuesday 29th November 2011 to perform an acoustic set accompanied by The Good, the Mad & the Lovely guitarist Tom Edwards.
The show is a benefit for the Wilton's Capital Project which aims to conserve, renovate and protect the structure and fabric of the building and all proceeds go to this Trust.
The theatre is hidden half way down the pedestrian access Graces Alley off Cable Street near Tower Bridge and St Katherine's Dock (which is where the cover of the "Antmusic" single was taken in 1980).
Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse
have added another date to the forthcoming part of the January 2012 tour in Reading at Sub89 ("Reading's Newest Underground Venue") on Tuesday 24th January 2012.,
Tickets available later today. Click on veue logo above to visit SUB89 website.
7th November 2011
TV and Radio
Adam is also to be featured on GOLD RADIO tomorrow morning on the Pauls People section as part of the Breakfast show and then on BBC Radio London 94.9FM in the evening for the Eddie Nestars Drivetime Show.
Adam is also on the BBC's Breakfast programme on Wednesday 9th November sometime after 0845 (GMT)
7th November 2011
Loose Women
Adam is to make a return to the ITV TV programme Loose Women tomorrow at 1230pm (GMT)
After his first successful appearance on the show back in April, Adam is returning to talk about the forthcoming tour which starts this Thursday in Frome. Tickets available from the links above.
6th November 2011
Troxy Competition!
Adam-ant.net is proud to announce a competition to win a ticket for Adam Ant and the Good the Mad & the Lovely Posse's London show at the Troxy on Sunday 20th November 2011
To win your ticket all you have to do is email your name here and two names will be picked at random after Monday 14th November at 1200 (GMT).
The two winners will be announced soon afterwards.
Please note that Adam-ant.net will not use the names or email addresses entered into this competition for any other purposes and details will not be passed onto any third parties.
4th November 2011
The Observer
Adam is to feature in this Sunday's (6th November) Observer newspaper in the Life & Style section as part of the
"A Room of My Own" feature.
Musician Goldie, fashion designer Richard Nicoll and Director Michael Winner have featured in recent weeks.
28th October 2011
Adam to appear on Irish TV
Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse are to appear on the Irish TV programme The Late Late Show.
The band fly out to Dublin on Friday 4th November 2011 to perform live on the the air.
Adam, along with his full band, will return to Ireland on 25th November to play at Vicar Street in Dublin.
Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse
have added a fourth date to the forthcoming part of the January 2012 tour in Buckley at The Tivoli on Sunday 22nd January 2012.,
Tickets available from the See Tickets site or click on image above.
27th October 2011
Adam in October 2011
20th October 2011
Adam on BBC1 tonight
Adam will be appearing on the BBC news programme This Week tonight which is presented by Andrew Neil. The show starts at 11:35pm (UK time).
Adam is to be the guest for the spotlight section of the programme to talk about reunions after the recent news that The Stone Roses are to record and play together again.
11th October 2011
January dates just confirmed
Just announced are three new tour dates in the new year, January 2012 Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse are to play, for the first time, in Halifax, Preston and Lincoln as follows: Halifax, Victoria Theatre - Thursday 19th January 2012Preston, 53 Degrees - Friday 20th January 2012 Lincoln, Engine Shed - Saturday 21st January 2012
Photographer Chris Duffy has a new exhibition Chris Duffy: 80's Retrospective at the Lucy Bell Gallery in St Leonards on Sea. The gallery, which is open Wednesdays to Saturday, has a selection of prints on display and for sale until Saturday 29th October 2011.,
For further details go to the Lucy Bell Gallery site here
23rd September 2011
Two more dates added for November
Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse
have added two more dates to the forthcoming tour The first is in Dublin at the Vicar Street venue on Friday 25th November 2011.,
It will be the first time that Adam has performed in Dublin since 1995.
Two days later there will be a return performance to Glasgow at Glasgow, O2 ABC on Sunday 27th November 2011
Tickets available soon (Keep checking links above)
20th September 2011
York date added in October
The Duchess in York has been added to the short series of shows in October as a taster for the forthcoming tour. Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse
will be returning to the intimate 500 capacity venue after their sold out visit last June. The show is to be on Friday October 7th 2011, Tickets available now (click on Duchess logo above).
17th September 2011
Radioactive Scotland interview
Adam is appearing on Radioactive Scotland this morning on Fresh Alternative with Zedd & Saffire The show is repeated at 12 noon and then at 6pm later in the afternoon.
8th September 2011
Frome added to the forthcoming tour
Frome, in Somerset, has been added as the warm up date for the forthcoming tour. Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse
will be playing at the 850 capacity venue called the Cheese & Grain on Thursday November 10th 2011, the day before the main leg of the tour starts in Bristol.
Tickets on sale later today.
26th August 2011
Oxford added to the tour
Oxford has been added to the forthcoming tour. Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse
will be playing at the O2 Academy on Thursday November 17th 2011.
Tickets on sale now.
17th August 2011
Sheffield added to the tour
Sheffield has been added to the forthcoming tour. Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse
will be returning to the O2 Academy on Thursday December 15th 2011.
Tickets on sale now.
16th August 2011
Hard Men Tough Blokes
Click above to hear track
As a taster from Adam Ant's forthcoming album, Adam Ant is the Blueblack Hussar in Marrying the Gunner's Daughter here's a short clip of Hard Men Tough Blokes
As of yet there is no definite date for the album's release. News will be posted as soon as there is some definite information.
10th August 2011
Norwich show added
Adam Ant & The Good The Mad & the Lovely Posse have announced another show as part of the forthcoming tour in December 2011 at:
Norwich University Of East Anglia on December 16th 2011
The Phoenix show tonight is almost sold out, but there are still a couple of tickets left.
These tickets will now only be available on the door from the venue itself.
3rd August 2011
Manchester show added
Adam Ant & The Good The Mad & the Lovely Posse have announced another show as part of the forthcoming tour in December 2011 at:
Manchester HMV Ritz on December 14th 2011
Adam Ant & The Good The Mad & the Lovely Posse have announced their London show as part of the forthcoming tour in November 2011 at:
The Troxy, 490 Commercial Road, London.
Adam is to be featured on several radio stations over the coming week, details as follows:
July 30th - BBC Radio 4, Loose Ends with Clive Anderson
August 2nd - BBC Radio 5 Live
August 4th - BBC6, Radcliffe & Maconie
Adam is also playing a solo acoustic show at the Vintage at Southbank Centre, London on Sunday 31st July 2011.
Ticket details for the Vintage at Southbank Centre can be found here
27th July 2011
Additional Tour Dates
Here are a couple of new dates for Adam Ant solo and also with The Good The Mad & the Lovely Posse. Please note that the London show announced in the last news section has been moved. Details to follow.
August 28th - Voewood Festival, Kelling, Norfolk (Adam solo)
September 10th - Bedford Corn Exchange
October 8th - Clacton on Sea, The Venue
October 9th - Brighton Expo (Adam solo)
October 12th - London Maggies (Adam to play 2 songs solo)
Tickets to go on sale through the See Tickets site here
Keep checking for details.
15th July 2011
Adam Ant tour
Adam Ant & The Good The Mad & the Lovely Posse have announced the next leg of their tour starting in November 2011 with more dates and venues to follow as soon as confirmed.
November 11th - Bristol O2 Academy
November 12th - Leamington Spa Assembly
November 13th - Bournemouth Pavillion
November 18th - Eastleigh Concorde Club November 19th - London (TBC) Date moved
December 2nd - Tunbridge Wells Assembly Theatre
December 3rd - Portsmouth Pyramids
December 4th - Cambridge Corn Exchange
December 6th - Guildford Civic Hall
December 8th - Nottingham Rock City
December 9th - Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall
December 10th - Leeds O2 Academy
December 11th - Edinburgh Picture House
December 13th - Newcastle O2 Academy
Tickets go on Sale from 18th July 2011
Tickets for sale through the See Tickets site here
11th July 2011
Live in Japan screening
Adam Ant is proud to present an exclusive screening of the Adam and the Ants - Live in Japan performance filmed in Tokyo in 1981 as part of the band's world tour.
Also to be shown is Adam's recent performance in Hyde Park from last month after which Adam will be playing an acoustic set followed by a question and answer session. The Phoenix Cinema in East Finchley is to be the venue on 8th August 2011.
Adam Ant & The Good The Mad & the Lovely Posse has confirmed 2 shows at the Stamford Bridge venue, Under the Bridge on Friday 5th August and Saturday 6th August 2011.
This is a return to the club after the press show that was held there earlier in the year to announce Adam's last UK tour.
Adam Ant & The Good The Mad & the Lovely Posse are to headline the West Dean Festival in Chichester on Saturday 27th August 2011.
The 3 day festival is to be held at West Dean Gardens and Parkland in the South Downs National Park
Artisan gallery in North West London is about to hold an exhibition by photographer Chris Duffy.
Chris was responsible for the iconic photograph taken of Adam that was used for the Ants Invasion tour in 1980.
Other photographs include images of David Bowie, Steve Strange & Rachel Weisz.
The exhibition starts on 8th July and runs through until 6th August 2011.
Official Merchandise is now available from the link above.
The T-shirts from the last tour are to be found here and from next week more merchandise will be put up on the site for those that missed out during the last tour or those that would just like some of the items.
20th May 2011
Mich Dulce UNICEF Auction
Photo by RJ Fernandez
On May 25th 2011 UNICEF Philippines is holding its first online auction entitled
Auction for Action
with items on Ebay to raise funds to benefit children's programs in the Philippines.
Mich Dulce - milliner, designer and corsetiere has hand made a miniature version of a hat that she made for Adam Ant in 2010. Adam wore the full sized version for live performances throughout that year and this.
Adam has signed and customised the hat (pictured below) and has also donated some of his tour merchandise including T-Shirt, signed poster, badges, wristband and a plectrum that he used at his recent 100 Club performances in London in support of the auction.
The winning bid will receive the boxed hat plus the items listed along with a hand written note from Adam and Mich.
The UNICEF Ebay auction starts on May 25th and can be seen on the following link here
Photo of Adam and Mich by RJ Fernandez
27th April 2011
The Seaside Tour
Adam Ant & The Good The Mad & the Lovely Posse have announced a short 5 date run of concerts in June known as the Seaside Tour that take in the south of England as a run up to the Hard Rock Calling show in Hyde Park, London as follows:
Tickets go on Sale from Thursday 28th April 2011 between 0900 and 0930 hours
The links above are for reference and information only and are not the only places to obtain tickets
Tickets for sale through the Live Nation site here
24th April 2011
Latitude festival
Adam Ant & The Good The Mad & the Lovely Posse are to play at the 2011 Latitude Festival on Saturday 16th July.
The 3 day festival,which started in 2006, is held at Henham Park, Southwold in Suffolk and this year features over the weekend Suede, Paolo Nutini, Paloma Faith and Seasick Steve.
20th April 2011
Tour warm up show
As a warm up show for the forthcoming tour Adam Ant & The Good The Mad & the Lovely Posse are to play in London at the 350 capacity Bush Hall in Shepherds Bush on Monday 9th May 2011.
The intimate venue, on Uxbridge Road, has played host to artists like REM, Amy Winehouse and Lily Allen in the 10 years that it has been open as a live music hall.
Presale tickets will be available from Thursday 21st April.
For further information on the venue, how to get there and to buy tickets when available click here
Tickets available through the Live Nation website here
17th April 2011
Guilfest 2011
Adam is to headline the Good Time Guide stage for the 2011 Guilfest at Stoke Park, Guildford for the opening night of the three day festival on Friday 15th July 2011.
Other acts over the weekend include Public Image Limited, Razorlight, Erasure, Ziggy Marley, James Blunt and Peter Andre
Further information on the event and how to buy tickets click here
15th April 2011
Inverness date added to tour
Inverness date confirmed for the forthcoming tour as follows:
Inverness Ironworks - 22nd May 2011
This now brings the total dates for the tour up to 16
Tickets available through Ticketmaster website later today here
12th April 2011
Hard Rock Calling Festival
Adam has been confirmed to play at the 2011 Hard Rock Calling festival in Hyde Park, London on Sunday 26th June.
Previously known as Hyde Park Calling, the three day event staged this year to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Hard Rock Cafe is headlined by Bon Jovi on Saturday 25th and for the day that Adam is playing; Rod Stewart.
This show in June will be the second time that Adam has been involved with the Hard Rock Cafe after Adam and the Ants played at the London venue back in June 1978. Other acts on the bill for Sunday 26th are Mike and the Mechanics, Rumer, Barenaked Ladies, Train, The Lighthouse Family and Stevie Nicks
On May 11th 2011, prior to the commencement of the UK tour, Adam is to be present at a screening of the Adam and the Ants performance of
The Prince Charming Revue
which was filmed at the Drury Lane Theatre, London in 1981. The film is to be shown at the Coronet Cinema in Notting Hill Gate, London and will be followed by an acoustic performance by Adam and then onto a question and answer session.
Cardiff date confirmed for the forthcoming tour as follows:
Cardiff Coal Exchange - 31st May 2011
This now brings the total dates for the tour up to 14
Tickets available through the Live Nation website here
1st April 2011
New tour dates 2011
Two more dates confirmed for the forthcoming tour as follows:
Dundee Fat Sams - 21st May 2011
Manchester Academy 2 - 5th June 2011
Tickets available through the Live Nation website here
1st April 2011
We Love Japan Fundraiser
Adam has designed a poster for the WE LOVE JAPAN fundraiser show this coming Saturday
Adam should be on stage at around 10pm.
Tickets available from here.
31st March 2011
We Love Japan Fundraiser
Adam will be playing at the WE LOVE JAPAN fundraiser being held at the Relentless Garage at Highbury Corner in London on Saturday 2nd April 2011
The doors open at 7pm where Adam will play with an amp and a guitar and a mic.
Adam will be appearing alongside Akira The Don, iMMa, No Cars and Kuaigora to help raise money for the Japan Society Tohoku Earthquake Relief Fund
Tickets available from here.
30th March 2011
Absolute Radio
Adam is to be featured on tonight's Iain Lee's Absolute Radio show.
"Iain Lee's Two Hour Long Late Night Radio Show" which starts at 11pm (UK time)
Click on the logo above to go to the Absolute Radio website.
29th March 2011
"THE GOOD, THE MAD AND THE LOVELY TOUR 2011"
At a press conference, held earlier today, Adam announced details of his forthcoming UK tour. As well as playing a short set at the brand new 500 capacity Under the Bridge venue below Chelsea football club, Stamford Bridge, Adam courted the press and TV with details of the tour which is to take in 11 towns and cities throughout England and Scotland (with the possibility of dates to follow).
The tour is to be preceded by an acoustic set, question and answer session plus a screening of the Prince Charming Revue 1981 Film on 11th May at the Coronet Cinema, Notting Hill Gate, London.
Adam has been interviewed for the BBC Radio 4 programme On The Ropes by John Humphrys.
The programme which is broadcast on Tuesday 29th March at 9am has Adam talking about how his success in the music business was directly linked to his manic depression.
Click on the BBC logo to to see further details.
24th March 2011
Clink
Adam was interviewed earlier this month at his home in London for the internet based Clink Music Magazine in which he talked about newly written songs, collaborations and live performances.
Click on the Clink logo to read the interview.
23rd March 2011
Get Tested!
Adam will be appearing at Get Tested! An evening with Boy George and guests at the Jazz Cafe in Camden on 31st March 2011 to help support the Hepatitis C Trust for their Get Tested! campaign.
Adam will be performing two numbers on the evening, one solo and a duet with Boy George
The night will also include an auction of items including those donated by Adam a few weeks ago
Click on the logo to read about the event on the Hepatitus C trust website.
14th March 2011
Vive le Rock magazine
Vive le Rock! magazine issue 2 is now available to buy which features a 6 page feature/interview with Adam by John Robb.
Click on image to order the magazine online.
22nd February 2011
BBC 6 Music interview
BBC 6 Music is to broadcast an interview with Adam this coming Sunday 27th February 2011 at 12 Noon.
6 Music's Matt Everitt is in conversation with Adam Ant about the seminal first moments in his career.
Click to go to the 6 Music website.
26th January 2011
100 club tonight
A note for people going to the 100 club shows tonight and tomorrow, please note that the venue does not accept credit cards! Cash only on the door.
Click on the image to buy tickets online.
20th January 2011
XFM
Adam is appearing as a special guest on Ian Camfield's XFM Drivetime show this coming Tuesday 25th January 2011.
The show which runs for 3 hours every weekday starts at 4pm (UK time)
Click on the image above to go directly to XFM page.
16th January 2011
Twitter
Adam's Twitter page
Click on the image above to check out news, comments and thoughts from Adam.
11th January 2011
Madame Jojos News
Adam is to play at Madame Jojos Club in Soho, London on Monday 17th January 2011
Tickets are on sale now - click on the link below.
Priced at £75 this includes badges, lighter, sticker and a signed poster. Limited availability for tickets.
Madame JoJo's Monday - Update - The first half of the show will be in a Frank Sinatra "Rat Pack" style. Second half will be a rock punky affair with all the hits. Burlesque dancers will also be doing their bit. Adam on stage from 8 - 11pm. Additionally all peeps will get a meet and greet with Adam.
The show is also to be filmed.
5th January 2011
100 Club shows
Adam is playing at the Legendary 100 Club in London for 2 nights on the 26th and 27th January 2011.
The club on Oxford Street, central London has been open as a music venue since 1942 and has played host to Louis Armstrong, The Who, The Kinks and in 1976 for the "Punk Festival" where Sex Pistols, Clash, The Damned and Suzie and the Banshees performed in the basement club.
It's almost been 32 years since Adam and the Ants played at the venue back in January 1978.
Tickets available for the 100 club are available here
Click on the image above to go to the Loud Flash Exhibition feature.
Matthew Ashman celebration
14th September 2010
Click on the image above to go to the Matthew Ashman celebration feature.
This show is now sold out
Adam artwork at Signal Gallery
14th August 2010
The Signal Gallery at 96a Curtain Road,
London, EC2A 3AA has started an exhibition entitled Beyond Punk featuring artwork by musicians and artists from the original punk era. The exhibition runs until August 21st and features two pieces of artwork drawn by Adam in 1976 prior to the start of The Ants
Adam attended the opening at the gallery on Thursday evening and was also joined by Spizz, John Robb and Charlie Harper amongst others.
April 2010 update
7th May 2010
April events
A run through of events from April 2010. Click on image above to read feature.
Malcolm tribute video
28th April 2010
Adam - Malcolm tribute interview
The 45 minute tribute to Malcolm screened last Saturday is currently unavailable outside the UK. Here is the clip that featured Adam's interview and the section related to Malcolm's involvement with all things Ant, for those that haven't been able to watch it yet.
BBC - Malcolm tribute
20th April 2010
Adam interviewed for BBC special
Adam was interviewed by the BBC at their London studios last week for a special tribute show for the late Malcolm McLaren.
The programme Malcolm McLaren: Artful Dodger is to be shown in the UK on Saturday 24th April on BBC2 at 2015.
The 45 minute show features interviews with Adam, Malcolm's son Joe Corre, Jonathan Ross and members of New York Dolls and Sex Pistols. There is also previously unseen interview footage of Malcolm.
Scala show
12th April 2010
Adam Ant Pirate Metal Extravaganza
MONSTA ENTS & FLAG PROMOTIONS present a return to the Scala for Adam Ant on Friday 30th April 2010.
The Scala at 275 Pentonville Road, King´s Cross, London, N1 9NL, the venue that famously played host to the first and only show by Iggy and the Stooges in 1972 and is now a regular venue for touring bands.
Tickets for this event can be purchased through
Ticketweb
priced at £17 each.
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The Scala show is now SOLD OUT
Malcolm McLaren
10th April 2010
Malcolm McClaren died at the age of 64 on Thursday in Switzerland after battling with a recently diagnosed malignant mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer.
Malcolm famously came to the public's attention in the early 1970's after starting the clothes shop Let it Rock on the Kings Road in London with Vivienne Westwood.
Soon afterwards Malcolm was approached by a new young band called The Strand (later to become known as Sex Pistols), who asked for some guidance and advice. In 1974 the shop was renamed SEX and Malcolm had a short stint at managing/advising the New York Dolls on their home turf where they ceremoniously split a few months later.
Adam Ant first met Malcolm whilst trying to supplement his time at art college by selling jewellery in the shop. Several years later Malcolm was employed as an advisor for Adam and as a result commandeered the band leaving Adam "Antless". Malcolm continued with Bowwowwow whilst Adam's route produced Kings of the Wild Frontier.
Malcolm then ventured into music himself and released the albums Duck Rock, Fans, Waltz Darling and Paris. He also worked on several film projects, TV shows and Radio programmes. He considered running for the post of Mayor of London in 2000 and in late 2009 produced Shallow; a collection of musical paintings.
"Be Reasonable Demand the Impossible"
Malcolm McLaren: 22nd January 1946 - 8th April 2010
Uncut Magazine
31st March 2010
Just hitting the streets today is the new issue of UK based music magazine Uncut, which features a 3 page article on the making of the Kings of the Wild Frontier single in 1980.
Journalist Nick Hasted contacted Adam-ant.net back in November 2009 trying to track down all the members of the band from that time to interview them about the making of this first single from the newly put together Ant/Marco version of Adam and the Ants. Within two weeks the feature was ready.
Although the Kings single was the definitive Ants sound that summer, it only peaked at number 48 in the UK chart. It wasn't until after the release and success of Dog Eat Dog in October that the re-issue of the Kings single made it to number 2.
Adam: I was elated. It didn't sound like any record I'd ever heard. We had our own sound. We all felt like Kings.
The quote of the feature:
Pirroni: I'm still untouched by the ordinary world, thanks to "Kings of the Wild Frontier".
Uncut is out now.
Ant update
28th March 2010
It's been a busy time for Adam recently, starting around three weeks ago on the 7th March with an auction that was held in aid of the St John's Wood Hospice. Adam helped raise over £1200 for the charity by selling a few items from his personal collection of jewellery.
The following Thursday night Adam was spotted outside The Ivy on West Street, central London, where he was photographed sporting his new "Armed" suit jacket by Social Suicide which is part of their new Dictators of Fashion range.
After visiting the Art Bin installation that Sunday night Adam made his first live performance since the Bloomsbury Theatre in 2007 at Through the Looking Glass bookshop as detailed in the last news item.
This was followed the night after where he took to the stage with Zodiac Mindwarp & the Love Reaction at The Pipeline to sing with them for a rendition of Prime Mover, the band's 1987 hit single.
Saturday night and Adam was playing again, this time at Southwark Playhouse to join in on one of the regular Shore Leave events.
Adam played versions of Physical, Young Parisians, Cartrouble, Cleopatra plus covers of Buddy Holly's Peggy Sue and Peanuts Wilson's Cast Iron Arm for his half hour set.
Pictured below is Adam preparing for the show with photographer and party organiser
Daniel Lismore.
Adam had announced the show a few days earlier and as a result fans travelled from as far as continental Europe and north America.
The night after there was another surprise appearance at the Monarch in Camden where Adam joined heavy metal and rock covers band Metalworks on stage to give a repeat of Zodiac Mindwarp's Prime Mover and then finished off the night with a cover of Steppenwolf's Born to be Wild.
After a night off Adam was photographed outside The Groucho Club on Dean Street with Mighty Boosh star Noel Fielding, the press reported on Wednesday that Adam was indeed back in the studio again after an absence of 16 years.
Impromptu show
19th March 2010
Adam played a very low key live performance last night at Through the Looking Glass bookshop in London.
He ran through Ants Invasion, Cartrouble, Physical and a cover of Iggy Pop's The Passenger.
The photo below was taken by Eddie Monsoon
Plans are afoot for the possible show, detailed yesterday, to be at Southwark Playhouse on Tooley Street, SE1
Possible show?
18th March 2010
Adam is in the process of organising a very low key live performance, where he hopes to play a few songs this coming Saturday at a club in London.
Details to follow.
Art Bin
17th March 2010
Sunday 14th March was the final day of London based artist Michael Landy's latest installation Art Bin which had been running at the South London Gallery on Peckham Road for 6 weeks.
The above photo featured in the Evening Standard, donated by Ant fan Lucifer, shows Adam working on the last item of art, a collage, to be "disposed" of to close the piece.
All of the art in the 600m cubed perspex skip is destined for landfill and includes work by Damien Hirst, Tracy Emin and Gillian Wearing, all card carrying members of the crassly named YBA's. Landy famously destroyed all of his belongings in 2001 in a piece entitled Break Down where he crushed, shredded and dismantled everything that he owned on public display in an old branch of the retail outlet C&A in Oxford Street.
St John's Hospice Charity Day
7th March 2010
Adam apologises for the short notice, but he is involved with a fund raising charity event today, Sunday 7th March 2010, to help raise money for the St John's Hospice in London. Their website describes them as follows:
St John’s is the only independent Hospice serving central and north west London. Our specialist team provide a wide range of services designed to support those with terminal or life threatening illnesses, their families and friends.
Adam will be at Passion Hairdressers, close to where he grew up in and where his mother used to go later this afternoon to auction some signed and personalised items as follows:
Vintage silver skull ring as worn by Adam for the Royal Variety performance in 1981. (where he shook hands with the Queen)
Gold sleeper earring as worn throughout the Kings of the Wild Frontier era
Hardback and paperback copies of his autobiography - Stand and Deliver
Stand and Deliver - The very best of Adam and the Ants - DVD.
Stand and Deliver - The very best of Adam and the Ants - CD/DVD.
Silver disc for 250,000 sales of the Prince Chaming Single
Original 1970s cassette deck that Adam used to write the demos for Dirk and Kings on - signed and with illustrations
Allen Jones book by Andrew Lambirth with an illustration collage on the inside cover by Adam
Gold ring in a Vivienne Westwood grey felt pouch
Signed by Adam - Adam and the Ants book by Chris Welch
Items donated by Adam's mother
Signed Vive le Rock remix 12"
Signed Adam Ant Hits CD
Manners & Physique LP
Signed Room at the Top single
Adam hopes to raise as much money as possible for the hospice and invites people to attend if they can make it. He has suggested that some Nutty Boys may also try and make it down. The auction will start at around 4pm at the following address:
53b Allitson Road, St John's Wood, London, NW8 7DE.
Goody Two Shoes used for Hovis advert
12th February 2010
Today sees the debut screening of the new Hovis Bread advert on UK TV which plays to the tune of Adam Ant's number 1 hit single Goody Two Shoes.
The song was Adam's first solo single and his third one at the top of the UK charts and is featured on the 1982 album Friend or Foe.
Adam's Kings costume on display
10th January 2010
The British Music Experience has now been open for 10 months and has featured Adam's Kings of the Wild Frontier costume as part of the "New Romantic" section. Click on the image above to read about the Hussar's jacket and to see exclusive photographs of the costume on display.
21st December 2009
MERRY CHRISTMAS from adam-ant.net
Drop Dead Rock DVD release
21st November 2009
The 1995 film Drop Dead Rock is set for it's second DVD release this December (the 8th).
The comedy is about an untalented rock band, called Hindenburg, who decide upon kidnap and ransom to pave their way to stardom.
Starring Adam Ant as a back stabbing band manager and Deborah Harry as a ruthless media mogul, this release sees the following bonus features:
An 18 minute, making of Drop Dead Rock documentary
"Inseminator" music video with Warrior Soul
"Vegas Honeymoon" music video with The Stoned
Adam's TV and film roles
19th November 2009
As an ongoing project on adam-ant.net, all of the acting roles that Adam has been involved in are to be expanded upon, starting today with one of the first roles that he was involved in back in 1985 - The Equalizer, starring Edward Woodward who died recently.
Click on the publicity photo used at the time to read about the episode.
Adam image discovered in Bladerunner film
10th November 2009
Adam images have been spotted by a Bladerunner film fan that have been missed by Adam and by Ant fans around the world for almost 27 years since the film was originally released!
Click on the image below to read about the discovery, plus Adam and Marco's comments and details of how the film influenced their music.
Latest CD re-issues
11th September 2009
The last few months have seen three Adam Ant /Adam and the Ants CD re-issues, some with never before released tracks on CD
On 20th July 2009 UK label Cherry Pop released the MCA Adam Ant album Manners & Physique which included 5 bonus tracks.
Four weeks later on 26th August Sony Music Japan released the Kings of the Wild Frontier and Prince Charming albums on CD for the first time.
Both albums are miniature versions of the original 1980 and 1981 vinyl releases including scaled down versions of the lyrics sheets, posters and Obi strips.
Radio 2 interview
6th April 2009
In March 2009 Adam was interviewed by Mariella Frostrup for a new BBC Radio 2 series called Blonde on Blonde
The three part series to be broadcast during April starts tomorrow; Tuesday 7th April 2009 with a 1 hour programme about Doris Day, with follow up programmes on Diana Dors (featuring the Adam interview) and another on Marilyn Monroe.
Adam agreed to do the interview as she was a dear friend and her iconic and cultural status has not really been acknowledged. The interview was very enjoyable and a positive celebration of her career. said Adam.
The complete Prince Charming outfit, as worn by Adam for Prince Charming Revue tour in 1981 and 1982, will go on permanent display at the Victoria and Albert museum in London from tomorrow
Click on the above image to go to the exclusive feature and interview with Adam on his decision to donate to the museum.
Adam online - A success
4th March 2009
Yesterday, Adam went online to answer questions put to him in a specially created section on the Adam-ant.net forum Antrap
Adam was online for just over two hours and answered most of the questions put to him.
Click on the above image to read the questions and answers from the day.
Adam online
13th February 2009
On Tuesday 3rd March 2009 at 1430hrs UK time.
Adam will be visiting Antrap.org as a one-off event to answer questions that people wish to put to him about the Live at the Bloomsbury CD.
(Please note that this replaces the earlier date of Wednesday 25th February 2009 at 2pm which had to be rescheduled due to unforseen circumstances.)
Click on the above image to register at Antrap.org, the official Adam Ant forum, if you have not already done so
24th December 2008
MERRY CHRISTMAS from adam-ant.net
Adam interview - Part 2
19th December 2008
Following on from last week's interview to coincide with the release of the Live at the Bloomsbury CD, here is the rest of the conversation done in London in early December 2008.
Click on the image below to carry on.
Exclusive Adam interview
12th December 2008
To coincide with today's release of the Bloomsbury CD, Adam wanted to be interviewed for adam-ant.net.
The first part, which was conducted in London last week, can be read by clicking the image below.
Bloomsbury CD - Ready to order
26th November 2008
Bloomsbury CD Release date
25th November 2008
The triple-folded digipack cased Live at The Bloomsbury CD is set to be released on 12th December 2008.
The CD will also come with a 8 page booklet that will include photographs taken during the performance, during the soundcheck and also previously unseen photographs from Adam's collection, such as old family pictures.
Best efforts will be made for the strictly limited pressing to be with people in time for the seasonal period.
Bloomsbury CD cover
17th November 2008
Just finalised today is the front cover for the Adam Ant Live at The Bloomsbury CD.
Pre-orders will be taken through Adam-ant.net in the next few days, details will be posted in good time to let you know how.
The CD has gone to production and is pressing as you read this.
Bloomsbury CD news
24th October 2008
The track listing for the Adam Ant Live at The Bloomsbury CD release has been confirmed, and it will include passages of Adam reading from his autobiography on the stage at the gig, complete with unscripted ad-libbing between he, Dave Pash on guitar and the audience. There are also, of course, eight performances of songs from the night. The tracks on the forthcoming release (which has a total running time of 65 minutes) are:
1 A Girl Named Bill (spoken word)
2 Young Parisians
3 Never Trust A Man (with egg on his face)
4 Cleopatra
5 Boxing Clever (spoken word)
6 Catch a Falling Star
7 Cartrouble
8 Stand and Deliver
9 Early Mornings Gene Vincent (spoken word)
10 Goody Two Shoes
11 Never Trust A Man (with egg on his face) Encore
Adam co-produced the album with Boz Boorer at the House of Boz studios in late September. He is now working on the cover art and design of the package for the CD, which will be ready for release by the end of November and available only here, on adam-ant.net.
Adam: My Day at the Q Awards
10th October 2008
Adam recounts his day at the Q awards where he received the Q icon award for 2008
The 19th Q Magazine Awards were held at Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London today, October 6th 2008, where Adam Ant was presented with this prestigious recognition.
Previous recipients have included Jimmy Page, Jeff Lynne and U2.
‘Adam was thrilled and surprised to be given the Q magazine Icon Award today at a ceremony in London. Receiving the statue from the Sugababes, he said how flattering it was to get an award that last year had gone to Paul McCartney, and that it was an honour to be chosen for the work that he’d done in the past—and that he was looking forward to next year with anticipation, and not only because it would be the 30th anniversary of his first album release.’
Q Magazine has been holding the awards ceremonies in London since 1990, where they have now become one of the major music events around.
This year’s event, with around 450 invited guests, was hosted by comedian Alan Carr.
The Q Magazine website states that the event is “A unique and intimate celebration with arguably the world’s highest concentration of musical talent and fame.”
Live Bloomsbury CD release
9th September 2008
Adam-ant.net is pleased to announce the forthcoming live recording release of Adam's performance, from last year, at the Bloomsbury Theatre.
In September 2007 Adam gave a one-off performance at the Bloomsbury Theatre, London. It was his first gig in several years, and was only witnessed by a lucky 500 people in the seated-only theatre.
The recording of that evening is soon to be released. It will include songs performed on the night taken from Adam’s back catalogue, cover versions, and snatches of unscripted dialogue between Adam and his guitarist for the night, Dave Pash.
Follow the link below to register your interest
Two new Facebook pages
15th August 2008
Adam-ant.net is proud to announce two new official Facebook pages.
Prince Charming album to be given away with The Daily Mail
23rd July 2008
The UK newspaper, The Daily Mail, is to give away copies of Adam and the Ants third album “Prince Charming”.
The campaign is part of a two week ‘80s album promotion which will commence sometime around 8th September 2008. Other artists to be included are Spandau Ballet and Bonnie Tyler.
The offer is only available through a voucher system with The Daily Mail, WH Smith and the supermarket chain Tesco. One voucher for one album.
The album to be given away is the standard issue of “Prince Charming” and not the 2004 remaster.
Adam is featured on one track (Jungle Rock) from the forthcoming solo album Miss Pearl by Boz Boorer. The track was recorded in 2003 for the ill fated Save the Gorilla release that was scrapped.
The 16 track album is set to be released on Vibrant Records on 22nd September 2008
1. Miss Pearl
2. B29 (Droppin' Bombs On Your
Heart)
3. She's My Little Woman
4. Dollar Short
5. Cold Feet
6. Rockaway Beach
7. Bad Hangover
8. Deep Shade Of Blue
9. Crash The Party
10. Atom Baby Baby
11. Jitterbop Baby
12. Rock 'n' Roll Ruby
13. In The Witchin' Hour (with Steve Hooker)
14. Yakety Yak (duet with Chrissie
Lane)
15. Jungle Rock (featuring Adam Ant)
16. Ruff 'n' Ready
We’re sorry for the disappointment felt by the few of you who have expressed an interest in obtaining copies of Adam Ant Art, but sadly there are just not enough of you to make it possible.
Producing a book of the scope and size of Adam Ant Art is expensive, and has become more so since the ‘credit crunch’ has ramped up the price of paper, shipping and distribution in recent weeks. Before any book is undertaken there are costings to be made which are dependent upon the size of the print run and sale cost of the book. It has to make financial sense before such a big and expensive project as AAA is begun. Unfortunately the number of people registering an interest in the book has not come close to matching the minimum print numbers.
The only way that it might be possible to create the book would be to charge a very large price for it from buyers, which is not something that Adam wants to do.
Please note that the book was to be produced by Adam himself and was not being prepared with any publisher.
The publishers of Adam’s autobiography, Macmillan, have no interest in publishing AAA, neither does any other major publishing house, because they do not believe that it will sell enough copies to make it financially viable for them.
As we have always said, ‘in order to proceed we need to confirm a certain level of interest’ and that simply hasn’t been reached.
The idea may be raised again in the future if and when things change.
Once again, apologies for your disappointment.
Adam Ant Art
Adam is considering putting together a new deluxe, illustrated book, provisionally titled Adam Ant Art.
It will be a very personal book from Adam that celebrates his artistic influences and inspirations, both musical
and visual, and will include words and pictures on his musical and artistic heroes. The book will feature some of Adam’s
unpublished original artworks, storyboards for videos, sketches, collages and original hand-written lyrics and lyrical
ideas.
To be released on DVD with other short films is the very funny 'Ant Muzak'.
The dvd will contain ‘Ant Muzak’, together with it’s 2 companion pieces BLAKE’S JUNCTION 7 and WORLD OF WRESTLING; all written by Tim Plester and directed by Ben Gregor.
The dvd also contains some 55 minutes of “bonus material”, which includes a never before seen ‘Ant Muzak’ trailer
and an exclusive 8-minute “behind-the-scenes” ‘Ant Muzak’ featurette, which contains footage of Gary Tibbs dancing the Prince Charming down a supermarket aisle.
The dvd (region 2) is released on January 21st and is available for pre-order at amazon.co.uk
There were 400 copies of the paperback edition of Stand and Deliver signed by Adam and dated 24/09/07,
for sale at the Bloomsbury gig. There are just over 100 copies left and there will be no more signed by the author.
These copies are available only on a first come first served basis, copies limited to four per order
UPDATE: NOW SOLD OUT
Hot off the heels of the gig, read a great interview with Dave Pash, composed by Chris (Carty) Morgan.
Hear how Dave met Adam, his thoughts on the gig and the future. View it here
Adam on this morning
26th September 2007
To follow on from last Monday's very successful show at the Bloomsbury theatre, Adam will be a guest on the UK
popular morning entertainment show, "THIS MORNING", hosted by Phillip Schofield of Going Live fame. The program will be live on ITV, Friday 28th September 2007 beginning at 10:30am.
There will also be some radio interviews to confirmed next week, details of times and stations will be announced here as soon
as they become available.
Bloomsbury show review
26th September 2007
Adam's first headlining appearance in the UK for almost 12 years and it was as if time had stood still.
Confident, witty and engaging as he entertained fans for two hours non stop, with the same energy and charisma he had
30 years ago. A smartly dressed Adam in all black, topped with a back Trilby hat, walked on stage to a standing ovation,
accompanied by his life long friend and classical guitarist, Dave Pash, immediately had the theatre in fits of laughter by
saying, “Thank you very much, Good night!”. He began by reading and reminiscing, from what is his favourite part of his
autobiography, the early days of his life. It was a very relaxed humorous talk, often accompanied with laughter and light
banter between Dave and other school friends in the audience, if you think a book reading could be a boring thing to do,
you'd be wrong, it was just as exciting and entertaining as any part of the show. Between readings, Adam would perform
acoustic versions of some of his work and cover versions:
Young Parisians
Never trust a man (with egg on his face)
Cleopatra
Catch a falling star (Perry Como cover)
Cartrouble
Softly as I leave you (Matt Monro cover)
Antmusic
Dog eat Dog
Stand and Deliver
Desperate but not serious
Vive le Rock
Wonderful
Adam continued reading and performing, interacting and joking with the audience with no signs that he'd been away from
the stage for 12 months, let alone 12 years. For an encore Adam and Dave walked back on to perform “Goody two shoes”,
thanking everybody for coming and recognising that fans had travelled as far as the USA and Australia to see him.
Just as he had walked on, he walked off to another standing ovation, whistles, cheers and chants of “We want more”,
which continued on for what seemed an eternity. Once more, a thrilled Adam returned to the stage to take a bow, followed
once more by Dave Pash to perform another encore, repeating “Never trust a man (with egg on his face).
It was obvious Adam was extremely comfortable on stage and just as happy to be there as anybody in the crowd, leaving
everyone in audience with the promise of more from Adam Ant.
Hot off the heels of the gig, read a great interview with Dave Pash, composed by Chris (Carty) Morgan.
Hear how Dave met Adam, his thoughts on the gig and the future. View it here
Never mind the Buzzcocks
5th September 2007
Adam guest stars on a episode of 'Never Mind the Buzzcocks', first aired 31st January 1997 and to be repeated on 11th of September
2007 on VH1(UK) 9:30pm.
Sky Digital Channel 341
Virgin Media Channel 320/310
UPC Ireland Channel 706
Stand and Deliver - Epilogue
22nd August 2007
The release of the paperback version of Adam's autobiography is just around the corner, so here are a few quotes from the epilogue chapter, where Adam speaks of writing the book, filming the documentary and how great the fans made him feel.
"It was my first tour for ten years and I was really nervous. The hardback edition of this book had just been published and this was my first signing. I kept thinking, what if no one turns up? All morning I had this picture in my head of me sitting in the shop with a big pile of books and no one to buy them."
"And then I saw them, a queue of people snaking along the street and around the corner...there was no doubt these were Adam Ant fans. For the first time that day, I felt myself smiling"
"As I walked from the lift to the desk were I was to sit, the front of the queue started clapping, it gave me the most fantastic buzz and feeling of warmth"
Adam goes on to talk about talking to the fans, meeting Terry Lee, and looking forward to recording new material (and a new boxset!). It was definitely an uplifting chapter and gives hope of things to come.
"Music is part of me as much now as it has ever been......." Adam Ant 2007
A new book called "The Greatest Music Never Sold", written by Dan Leroy - will be released in the US, mid-August, published by Backbeat/Hal Leonard.
There is a chapter about Persuasion, which includes new info from Marco and some interesting stuff as well from Leigh Gorman. There's a pretty ironic twist involving none other than Malcolm McLaren!
Other artists covered in the book include Bowie, Mick Jagger, Seal, Ray Davies, Chicago, Juliana Hatfield, the Beastie Boys, Beck, Kraftwerk and several more.
update:9th August 2007
Following on from the news reported above of the new book entitled "The Greatest Music Never Sold", here is a glimpse at a revealing, 24 page chapter in the book, called, "Adam Ant - The Power of Persuasion"....
While the chapter covers small areas of Adam's career, it's obvious focus is on the unreleased album 'Persuasion', why it didn't get released, what made the album so different to anything Adam and Marco had done before. How Leigh Gorman was involved and how Malcolm McLaren, once again, repeats history and splits Adam and Leigh for a second time. Leigh tells how he missed the chance go on the 'Persuasion' tour and later help produce 'Wonderful'
Reading on, the book confirms that "Seems to me" was planned to be included on the album, only to be dropped at the 11th hour in favour of "Charge of the heavy brigade"
Marco tells of his struggles with MCA and in an ironic twist, finding himself having to turn down the chance of the record company licencing the "whole" album. Repeatedly returning to them in an attempt to strike a deal and even now, "Remains optimistic he may yet persuade the label to relinquish it's grip on 'Persuasion'"
Well worth the read if only for this Chapter. Remember the book also includes artists such as Bowie, Jagger, Seal and more.......
The book is available at Amazon.com and will be in the usual BandN/Borders-type stores....
Adam Ant is booked to appear at the Bloomsbury Theatre on September 24, 2007, He’ll be reading from his autobiography, and adding some stories that aren’t in the published book. He’ll also be performing songs during the reading, with acoustic guitar accompaniment from Dave Pash. The songs are to be confirmed but there will be at least 6, possibly more, and may include a couple of cover versions.
There will be signed copies of the book on sale dated, 24th September 2007, to mark them as bought at the event.
UPDATE: 26th July 2007, This event has now SOLD OUT
Recording of the show is strictly prohibited and could result in any persons caught being removed from the theatre, we don't want anybody to miss this special occasion.
Equipment not to be used includes:
Flash photography
Video cameras
Audio recording equipment
Please switch OFF your pagers and mobile phones before entering the theatre.
Competition Results
6th June 2007
Competition winners are:
Michelle Dawson - Las Vegas (USA)
Joy A Perry - Tennessee (USA)
Robert Howlett - East Yorkshire (UK)
Thanks for all your entries and if you didn't win, good luck in the next comp.
adam-ant.net
Autobiography Paperback
31st MAY 2007
Following the success of Adam's autobiography, Stand and Deliver, Pan MacMillan are now set to release the paperback version this coming September.
Although unconfirmed, There will possibly be more signings and other activities to support the release.
There is also an epilogue chapter which talks about the publication of the hardback.
adam-ant.net and Solid State Authentics present the first official Ants merchandise for over a decade: 'The Vintage Collection' - authentic designs remastered for the 21st century. Launching with four prints available in vintage white or charcoal 'ringer' garments with exclusive Adam + The Ants woven sleeve labelling. Each design has been personally approved by Adam and is, of course, the only official merchandise available.
In addition to the Limited Edition Vintage Collection, we will be launching a range of classic 'pop' era Antswear later in the year . . .
Some visitors to this site may have been surprised to find a trial run of our '1977' Ants print [created in conjunction with the renowned 'Amplified' label] in Harvey Nicholls and even Harrods over the summer last year - well, we're currently negotiating extending their range of Ants designs and will keep you informed of all upcoming releases.
The first disc of this two disc release may not live up to the appeal of the doomed DIGITAL TENDERNESS,
but at long last, the first official ANTDVD is here. The mini fairytale movies that we remember from
the early 80's finally in glorious digital quality to watch again and again. All the promo videos from Kings of
the wild frontier through to Gotta be a sin with some alternative and remixed versions added. Although the early videos
that were due to appear on DVD are now gone, there is the Stephanie Gluck directed "Xerox" video to feast over, which is
worth going to buy it for that reason alone.
Disc two is an up close and personal documentary of Adam Ant as shown on London ITV. Adam speaks of how it all began, joined
by friends and associates such as Marco Pirroni, Mike Smith (Decca records), Mike Mansfield (video director) and other guests.
See Adam's hand drawn sketches as he worked out how he wanted the videos and look to be achieved down to the finest details. Follow
Adam on a guided tour of his old luxury home "LUXE" and see how he had it decorated ,still virtually untouched today
as it was back in the early 80's. The documentary follows through up to the recent and very successful book signing tour at Waterstones
in Piccadilly, London.
Released: 11th December 2006, Sony BMG, region 0, PAL, 2 disc.
28th November 2006 The Adam Ant documentary, Stand and Deliver will be on ITV-London this Thursday
Part 1 (London ITV) Thursday 30th November (details here)
Part 2 (London ITV) Thursday 7th December
This program will only be shown on London ITV other regions will NOT be broadcasting this program but remember an extended version will accompany the Stand & Deliver DVD
ANTFEST 2007
26th November 2006 Antfest 2007(UK) will be a live event in the summer of 2007 to celebrate Antmusic, feauturing live tribute acts and new bands
.
16th Nov 2006, Sony/BMG are set to release Stand & Deliver, The very best of
Adam & the Ants on DVD. This is a proposed 2 DVD set with all the Promo videos from Kings of the wild frontier all the way through to final Ant tracks,
Gotta be a sin, Beautiful Dream and Wonderful. Disc 2 will contain the new documentary which finished being filmed at this years Ant convention in London on Nov 4th.
This is due to be televised here in the UK later this month and the DVD will contain footage not included in the television version.
This DVD is now available for pre order at amazon.co.uk by clicking here
The best of SMASH HITS
26th Oct 2006, Adam appears on the cover and inside the new
BEST OF SMASH HITS annual. This is a hard back book gathering all the best bits from the popular 1980s magazine that many of us in UK
will remember very well. Of course this features our Prince Charming on the cover and articles inside. You can buy a copy of this book
from amazon.co.uk
Antflavour
Check out Antflavour on their website antflavour.co.uk
and also their MYSPACE page here.
This great tribute band look and sound fantastic, see for yourself, visit the above pages where you can download videos, mp3s and more. Here are a couple of live tracks that Simon
kindly allowed us to make available here on adam-ant.net
18th Oct 2006, In response to recent tabloid claims and various websites, adam-ant.net
would like to deny all claims that Adam is to appear on a celebrity reality show, here in the UK. Adam's agent and manager said "Adam will definitely not be appearing in any
celebrity reality TV show either this year or next. There has been no approach from either of the shows in question and we would not welcome any approach either."
Please remember to check in here or the message board, antrap for the latest official news from Adam and his agent.
Updates on Ant activities
Adam's book signing at London, Piccadilly was a total success. With crowds
massing outside 2 hours into the signing, Europes largest book store was selling out of books fast. You can view pictures and read more about the
day here.
Also this week Adam has been busy doing more interviews for radio stations, newspapers and magazines.
Adam did interviews with Nemone at 6Music today, as well as with Janice Forsyth at BBC Radio Scotland which will go out this coming Saturday morning.
He also did and interrview with BBC Radio Northampton which will be aired in time to promote the Milton Keynes signing.
10th Sept 2006. Today saw the second and final part of the
Mail on Sundays serialisation of Adams book Stand & Deliver. In this issue, Adams speaks
of his battle with Bi-Polar disorder and how it had an effect on his life, career, love and music. He also says that he now understands his
condition and hopes to make music again, not ruling out the possibility of a new album in the future.
Essential works, the driving force
behind the new releases about to be upon us, have released an updated statement with details of newspaper, magazine and
radio interviews plus TV advertisments & Documentary news. Visit their website here.
ADAM ANT BOOK TOUR
Saturday 16th September London Piccadilly Waterstone’s 1pm 203/206 Piccadilly London W1V 9LE 0207 851 2400
Tuesday 19th September Manchester Waterstone’s 5pm Waterstone's Manchester Arndale Manchester M4 3AQ 0161 8328563
Saturday 23rd September Newbury Borders, 12-2pm STORE OPENING UNIT 12, Newbury retail Park, Pinchington Lane, Newbury Berkshire RG14 7HU
Thursday 28th September Birmingham New Street, Borders 6-7pm MSU8 Bullring, Birmingham, West Midlands B5 4BE 0121 616 1094
PLEASE CONTACT THE STORE YOU ARE VISITING AT LEAST ONE DAY PRIOR TO COMFIRM THAT THERE ARE NO CHANGES.
Adam interviewed in UNCUT
An article in this months UNCUT magazine
features Adam Ant interviewed in October. Adam speaks of sex, stalkers and the will to record new music. QUOTE I am also
looking forward to making music again. There was a time when I thought that was all finished. Now I know there is some great
music still in me
Also shows the most recent pic of Adam looking very well.
visit Steveants
blogspot for this interview and other magazine articles.
antmusic.info
Song/BMG today unveiled their new
microsite www.antmusic.info advertising the new Adam Ant
releases of STAND & DELIVER (book, CD and DVD). This is a fantastic interactive site and just a treat to see. So what you waiting for?
go visit the site now.
Mail On Sunday
Todays Mail on Sunday gives us a small glimpse
into the mind of the man we have all come to love & know, Adam Ant. When Stuart Goddard died and Adam Ant was born, how he surrounded
himself with women, sex, music to keep him busy enough to hold to demons at bay. Although the article spans four pages of this national
newspaper, it definitely leaves you wanting to know more, much more. We will have to wait until next Sunday (10th September) to find
out....
For legal reasons, adam-ant.net is unable to reproduce any of the content from the Mail on Sunday newspaper but you can read an
online copy here.
You can also read more extracts from Adams book at the Pan MacMillan website here
Digital Tenderness release cancelled
It was announced today by Adams manager that
Digital Tenderness will not be released as previously announced, due to problems with clearance rights on some of the videos that were to be included. There will be a DVD compilation of Adam’s videos released later in the year.
Terry-Lee Miall interviewed
Mantra II members Terry-Lee Miall
and Matt get interviewed by Steve Horwood of 'Music for a future age blogsite'.
This is a great blogsite and features some exclusive interviews with other ex-Ants including Marco Pirroni.
MAIL ON SUNDAY
Just a reminder to you UK antfans out there. Don't forget to buy this coming Sundays 'MAIL ON SUNDAY'(3rd September) who begin their 2 part serialisation of Adam Ants autobiography "Stand & Deliver"
STAND AND DELIVER
Ok, So we are all set for the upcoming new
releases. We have the much anticipated autobiography 'Stand & Deliver' which will be accompanied by the
four CD audio release read by ADAM ANT himself. Also being released to coinside with the book are the two CD
releases, 'Stand & Deliver' The very best of Adam & the Ants. These will be released in two packages,
firstly a 22 track greatest hits CD and secondly a 22 track CD with a bonus 8 track DVD of promotional videos.
Also to be released around the same time are the first three remastered albums, Dirk wears white sox,
Kings of the wild frontier & Prince Charming. Essentially the same as the digipaks but repackaged in jewel
cases.
Thats not all ! There is more.....
Also this year, possibly November, will be another documentary on Adam shown on ITV weekend (LWT) television.
Can it better you may ask? The answer to that is YES
The 'MAIL ON SUNDAY' national newspaper here in the UK will also be running a serialisation of Adams book
this month (Aug 27, Sept 3rd and 10th) to whet your appetite for the upcoming release.
Order details for some of these releases can be found a little further down this page.
All other release details will be available here very soon.
Marco & Chris interviewed
Marco and Chris have been busy over the last few weeks doing various interviews (a couple
mentioned a little further down this page). In addition, 'Jackie says' received some airplay on Jonathon Ross's show on radio 2
and yesterday (AUG 1st) on Phil Jupitus show, doing a 30 minute slot. Speaking of their new venture,
THE WOLFMEN and talking about their time with Adam & the Ants.
Another interview with Marco & Chris can be read on the CHANNEL 4 website.
Werewolves of London - Mantra II
Another Ant related release this month, Mantra II's new album 'Werewolves of London'
with Marco (Guitars), Terry-lee Miall (Drums) and Chris Constantinou (Bass) guesting on some of the tracks
Read the full press release on the Mantra II myspace page.
Release date: August 21st 2006
pre-order your copy here.
With the release
of STAND & DELIVER, The autobiography, only a couple of months away. News of a BEST OF CD release to accompany
the book has emerged. This is planned to be a CD (and possibly) a DVD of Adam & the Ants / Adam Ants greatest hits.
Full tracklistings will be available here soon
Please note. This hasn't been finalised as of yet and may be subject to change.
Cover art image is NOT finalised.
THE
WOLFMEN Press Release
'Jackie
says' is the debut EP from THE WOLFMEN, the new band
from Marco Pirroni (guitars: Adam and the Ants, Sinead O'Connor) and Chris Constantinou
(vocals/bass; Adam Ant, JackiOnAssid). Read the entire press release here
See the video 'Jackie says' on The Wolfmen website.
 
EXTRA
WONDERFUL
Extra
Wonderful now available for download. Please visit the "Extra Wonderful"
page on AntRap for more details and availability.
ADAM ANT
- STAND & DELIVER THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY
As the imminent
release of Adams autobiography "Stand & Deliver"
draws ever closer., Here are a few images from the final book jacket.
More information will be found here as it becomes available
ADAM-ANT
CELEBRATES 10 YEARS!
March
2006 marked the 10th anniversary of adam-ant.net.
It's hard to believe 10 years ago, this is
where it all began. Thanks for the newer volunteers
that have helped to keep it alive including
Justin (Redscab), the members of the AntRap
forum and countless others who have donated
and made suggestions!
EXTRA
WONDERFUL
EMI
announce a new ANT Release, titled "Extra Wonderful"
This will be a digital download release. Details
will follow as soon as they become available!
THE
WOLFMEN MAILING LIST
The
Wolfmen is Marco Pirroni and Chris Constantinou's
new band... Despite only appearing in the
last couple of months they have already leaked
four tracks online, scored new soundtracks
for two futurist films and secured a record
deal with Damaged Goods. For regular updates,
invites, news and MP3, please subscribe ASAP
to The Wolfmen mailing list. Go to www.thewolfmen.net
or send your name and email address to: ian@thewolfmen.net
STAND
AND DELIVER AVAILABLE for PRE-ORDER!
At
long last, Adam Ant's autobiography is now
available for pre-order via Amazon.co.uk.
To date, the audio version is available by
pre-order but the book will be coming shortly.
You can view the pan
macmillan site for more information regarding
the release.
NEW
ANT COVERS
A
few great Ant covers have recently surfaced.
First, Circus
Diablo has re-recorded Ants Invasion
and it will be featured on their upcoming
album. Circus Diablo is Billy Morrison (from
Stimulator and Camp Freddy), Billy Duffy (The
Cult) and Ricky Warwick (The Almighty), along
with Matt Sorum (Guns N Roses and Velvet Revolver)
playing drums on the record. Next up is Kings
of the Wild Frontier by Cabaret
Rat and last but not least, Goody
Two Shoes by the The
Shadow Puppets.
adam-ant.net
will be running another CONTEST soon so
stay tuned for more info!
-
April 22, 2006
DELAYED
UPDATES
adam-ant.net
would like to apologize for the extensive
delays with updates on this site. Due to
the webmistress's busy schedule, updates
have been few and far between. For up to
date news, visit AntRap,
which is now fully ran by Redscab.
DIGITAL
TENDERNESS POSTPONED
The
new Ant DVD, entitled Digital Tenderness,
has been postponed a release date. it might
coincide with the release of Adam's autobiography,
due out later on this year.
adam-ant.net
does myspace
If
you are on myspace, adam-ant.net has setup
an account. Check out adam-ant.net
on myspace and don't forget to add Marco's
band, the Wolfmen.
-
March 26, 2006
DIGITAL
TENDERNESS RELEASE
The
new Ant DVD, entitled Digital Tenderness,
has a pending release date of the first
week of March, 2006. The complete and confirmed
video listing can be found on the Digital
Tenderness page. The Unreleased Demo
boxset is still pending a final release
date. However, it is likely to be released
prior to Adam's biography, Stand and
Deliver, which is set for a September
2006 release.
PRESS DARLINGS
Some
famous Ant tracks will be featured in the
media:
FILM:
She's the Man - She’s
The Man stars Amanda Bynes (from TV’s
What I Like About You) and is directed by
Andy Fickman (Reefer Madness: The Movie
Musical.) The story is loosely based on
Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
and the film will include a snippet of Goody
Two Shoes.
TV
AD:
Slimfast will be using the popular
hit Goody Two Shoes
in an upcoming commercial to be aired in
the UK and Europe
FILM:
The famous track, Kings of the Wild
Frontier, will be featured the upcoming
film Marie-Antoinette, directed
by Sophia Coppola.
GAME:Stand and Deliver will be featured
in an upcoming Sony Playstation Quiz game.
TV
DRAMA SERIES: A snippet
from Antmusic will be included
in an upcoming episode of Gilmore Girls
MTV:Goody Two Shoes will be used as
a remix track on upcoming DJ mash songs
created on a new series entitled MTV
Mash
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December 29, 2005
STAND
AND DELIVER
SOURCE:The
Bookseller
Adam
Ant, glam pop star of the 1980s, is to write
a memoir for Sidgwick & Jackson.
Unlike
many rock-star memoirs which usually have
a ghost writer, Ant will be the sole author.
“He is a very talented writer,”
says Ingrid Connell, who bought Stand and
Deliver –named after one of the singer’s
most famous hits – from Mal Peachey
of Essential Works, for a substantial sum.
More info to follow! Read more about it
here @ The
Bookstandard.com
-
October 2, 2005
BLACK
PIRATES
Former
Antman Kevin Mooney and Gary Asquith who
have joined to create the Lavendar Pill
Mob have finally released Mike's Bike, which
contains a track featuring Adam Ant that
was recorded in 2003. Adam Ant sings vocals
on Black Pirates, which is a remake of Kevin
Mooney's Chicken Outlaw. For more information,
including order info, visit Le
Coq Musique.
ANT
DISCO
Although
there is no full-fledged Ant convention
in the UK this year, Antlib are organizing
a seven hour long Ant disco in October on
the 29th in LONDON. Check out Cartrouble's
page for more information.
ANT
DVD RELEASE DATE STILL UNCONFIRMED
Several
people have been asking adam-ant.net when
the long anticipated Ant DVD will be released.
There is no final date but this is being
worked on, along with the Ant
Remastered. Hopefull the DVD will be
due out before Christmas. Stay tuned for
more information.
-
September 4, 2005
CONTEST
WINNERS FINALLY ANNOUNCED
Were
you a lucky winner? If not, try again in
a few months. adam-ant.net ran the biggest
Ant contest ever. See who the lucky winners
were.
If you didn't win, don't fret..you could
be next.
-
July 2, 2005
NEW
ANT REMASTERS ADVERTISEMENT
Sony
UK has released this new advertisement to
promote the Ant remasters. The first advertisment
appears in Mojo magazine. Click here
to see the full image.
-
April 6, 2005
MIKE'S
BIKES
In
late 2003, Adam Ant recorded a track with
the Lavendar Pill Mob, which includes former
antman Kevin Mooney. Adam Ant recorded a
track with London's enthusiastic Le Coq
Musique label after an eight year absence
from recording. The Lavender Pill Mob's
Mike's
Bikes album includes Chicken Outlaw
and this is now in production and due for
release in June 2005. View the Le
Coq Music site for more information
including ordering info. Fans should note
that this will NOT likely result in a new
tour with Adam.
-
March 31, 2005
ANTMUSIC
REMASTERED and REDUX news!
The
Ant remasters CDs are now slated for an
April 11, 2005 release date. As previously
stated, in addition to the three new Ant
Remasters, Sony Music UK will also be
creating a limited edition, collectors box
set to coincide with the release of the
three remaining remasters - Strip, Friend
or Foe and Vive Le Rock. This box set will
be packaged with the three new remasters
(listed above), PLUS provide extra storage
space for the previously released gems -
Dirk, Kings, and Prince Charming that were
already released in 2004.
There is an added bonus! To complete the
set, a 15-track bonus disc called REDUX
will feature a selection of rare tracks
that were from the original recordings of
the six remasters albums will also be included!
In addition, this will also feature a cover
of Mark Bolan's Dandy In The Underworld.
The full track listing is available here!
Preorder
your copy today via amazon.co.uk
who offers fast worldwide shipping.
-
Feb 12, 2005, Updated March 25, 2005
NME
ORIGINALS: 80s-
RIDICULE IS NOTHING TO BE SCARED OF
Following
acclaimed volumes celebrating Glam and Goth,
NME Originals proudly presents The ‘80s,
an A-Z of The New Romantics. Lavishly produced
in all new glossy glory, this 148 page magazine
reprints articles and reviews from the NME
and Melody Maker archives dedicated to the
nightclubbing escapades of the early ‘80s
when Spandau Ballet and Duran Duran ruled
the world and blokes were proud to wear
blouses. Featuring the dandy chart pirates
Adam And The Ants, gender bending giants
Culture Club and Grace Jones, saucy lads
like Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Soft Cell,
Japan and Prince, the go-getting genius
of Madonna, the sheer chart bliss of Human
League and Depeche Mode and the very weird
and wonderful Michael Jackson, Tears For
Fears, Dexy’s and Kraftwerk, NME Originals:
80s also features original reviews of the
80 greatest new romantic anthems of the
80s. NME Originals: 80s is on sale now.
Ridicule is nothing to be scared of.
Ask
for your copy at popular newstands around
the globe or order it online
(Note: Worldwide shipping available)
- Jan 27, 2005
ANTMUSIC
REMASTERED - ALL BOXED UP!
Listen
up Ant folk! In addition to the three new
Ant
Remasters due to be in stores March
1, 2005, Sony Music UK will also be creating
a limited edition, collectors box set to
coincide with the release of the three remaining
remasters - Strip, Friend or Foe and Vive
Le Rock. This special box set will be packaged
with the three new remasters (listed above),
PLUS provide extra storage space for the
previously released gems - Dirk Wears White
Sox, Kings of the Wild Frontier and Prince
Charming that were already released in 2004.
This new box set will hold all six remasters
nicely but with an added bonus! To complete
the set, a 15-track bonus disc of a selection
of rare tracks that were from the original
recordings of the six remasters albums will
also be included! In addition, this will
also feature a cover of Mark Bolan's 'Dandy
In The Underworld.' The full track listing
to follow the week of January 16th so stay
tuned to adam-ant.net for more info!
2004
ANTMUSIC
REMASTERED
Phase
II of the Ant Remastered project is now well under way. The next batch
of Ants Remasters - Friend Or Foe, Vive Le Rock and Strip are slated
to be released in March, 2005. For information check out the
Release page. The tentative tracklisting is now available. For
more information, go here.
-
December 19, 2004, Updated December 26, 2004
THIS
IS CALLED FANTASY RELEASED
As mentioned earlier, Mantra II's new album, This is Called Fantasy
is now released! This new 16 song CD includes two Ant-oriented tracks
so it's extra special and just in time for the holiday season. Mantra
II teamed up with Marco Pirroni and Chris Constantinou to bring you
a new cover version of Werewolves of London, which was originally
released by Warren Zevon in the 70's. Mantra II has also reworked
Man Called Marco but this time with added lyrics. This
is Called Fantasy is now available in shops in 50 countries
around the world including, HMV, Virgin, Amazon, etc. Grab
your copy today via amazon.co.uk
and hear a sample of Werewolves in Londonhere.
- December 15, 2004
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY ADAM!
Adam
Ant turns the big 5-0 on November 3rd. Send him a greeting on the
birthday
page. Wishes will be delivered to him a few days after his birthday.
Note: Please do not ask adam-ant.net for an address to send cards...use
the online form instead.
WEREWOLVES
OF LONDON
Mantra II teamed up with Marco Pirroni and Chris Constantinou to bring
you a new cover track entitled Werewolves of London. This
song was originally released by Warren Zevon in the 1970's. Werewolves
of London will be featured on the upcoming album This is Called
Fantasy (Catalogue no. Alexa101), which is an Alexa record label
release planned for December 2004 The line-up on the track is: Marco
(Guitar), Chris Constantinou (Bass), Matt Alexander (Vocals), and
Double G (Guitar)
Hear a sample of Werewolves in London here.
This is Called Fantasy will be available in shops in 50 countries
around the world and this includes, HMV, Virgin, Amazon, etc. The
album features another ANT link, Mantra II has also reworked Man
Called Marco but this time includes lyrics, in addition to 14
original songs. The track will be debuted at the Antlib's
Convention this year, but will also be featured on KERRANG radio
in two weeks time. (105.2 FM in the UK) Stay tuned for more info!
- October 18, 2004
GET ON YOUR KNEES!
Long
time Antfans will be delighted to learn that a Multi CD boxset is
currently in the planning stages with Sony Music in the UK.
This
yet to-be-titled album will contain the DECCA demos, Putney tapes,
Chelsea tapes, Muswell Hill tapes, Virtual earth demos and other rarities.
This may include uncirculated tracks entitled "Hooray, I'm Hetero",
"Bobby Baby", "London Sound" and many other never-heard-before
tunes from the late 70s and beyond. The majority of this material
will be from Adam's original tapes wherever possible. Tentative release
date for this is March 2005. Andi Vaughan, Mark Alleyne and Marco
Pirroni will compile this CD box set. Produced by Marco Pirroni and
Mark Alleyne. Click here
to view some interesting scans as proof that this is not a rumour!
-
September 23, 2004, Updated September 29
THE
WOLFMEN COMETH..
Marco
Pirroni is teaming up with ex-Ant Chris Hughes (aka Merrick), along
with Chris Constantinou on a new project entitled the Wolfmen. In
mid-September, they are recording an album entitled Modernity
Killed Every Night. Tracks will include "Do
the Ostrich", "All-nighter", "Black Dahlia",
and "Dirk Wears White Sox." This album is
set to be released in early 2005 on the Only
Lovers Left Alive label that is joint-owned by Marco Pirroni.
ANT
CONVENTION - 2004
The
annual Antlib ANT convention takes place this year in London, England
on Saturday November 6th. Adam is turning the big 5-0 on November
3rd so this will be quite a bash for the fanbase. This year is going
to be extra special because Antlib claims that this is the last large-scale
convention that they will organize. For info, visit: Antlib's
Convention announcement.
DRUMROLL
PLEASE...
The
winners of the adam-ant.net contest have been announced. Check out
the contest
page for the full list of winners.
-
September 11, 2004
LAST
CHANCE TO ENTER
The adam-ant.net contest
ends at 12 midnight EST on August 30th so this is your last chance
to enter to win some great prizes including the new Adam and the Ant
remasters.
Although
there hasn't been any Ant news, check out the Day I Met God and Photo
of the Month pages for some new photos!
-
August 28, 2004
ANTS
REMASTERED AVAILABLE NOW!
The
long awaited ANT REMASTERS are now available for purchase. The new
remasters of Dirk Wears White Sox, Kings of the Wild Frontier and
Prince Charming contain never seen before photos and rare extra tracks.
You can order yours directly from the Sony
Music Store or amazon.co.uk.
Both offer worldwide shipping. The US release date is not yet confirmed
but ordering via amazon.co.uk or Sony means quick shipment at a reduced
price to your door.
For more information, including the tracklisting, go here.
Also,
enter the contest
to win your copy of the three CDs or a copy of the Whip
AvantGarde book.
-
July 23, 2004
ANTS
REMASTERED and DIGITAL TENDERNESS
Summer
2004 is bringing a plethora of Ant goodies for you all. The long awaited
ANT DVD (entitled Digital Tenderness) and Adam and the Ants - Remasters
will soon be available for purchase. Check out the 2004
Release page for more details on Digital Tenderness and the Ant
remasters with extra tracks. First in the series is Dirk Wears White
Sox, Kings of the Wild Frontier and Prince Charming. Release
date on July 5, 2004
For
more information, go here.
- May 25, 2004. Tracklisting updates added May 26, 2004. Updated:
Third version of tracklisting: May 29, 2004
PURCHASE
WHIP AVANTGARDE
NOW!
adam-ant.net
is NOW available for sale so get your copy quick before they all disappear!!!
This
84 pages bok is filled with exclusive photos (b/w and color), extracts
from fanzines, Italian pressings and more!
Specifications:
Format: A4
Pages: 84 (cover included) printed on high quality 150g paper
cover 250g. Staple bound
29 color pages, 40 with b/w pictures and 12 text only. Limited pressing.
Follow the link to order your copy of Whip
Avantgarde today!
-
May 9th, 2004
WHIP
AVANTGARDE
adam-ant.net
is pleased to promote the release of a new Ant fanzine/book entitled
"Whip Avantgarde Adam & the Ants in Italy, 1978."
This
84 pages bok is filled with exclusive photos (b/w and color), extracts
from fanzines, Italian pressings, ephemera plus English translations
of the interviews Adam gave for the Italian media in 1977-78 (radio,
fanzines and books). Aldo included is the translation of the first
interview Adam ever gave for the book L'Arcipelago Pop, published
in Italy in 1977.
Specifications:
Format: A4
Pages: 84 (cover included) printed on high quality 150g paper
cover 250g. Staple bound
29 color pages, 40 with b/w pictures and 12 text only. Limited pressing.
View
the Whip
Avantgarde page for more info!
-
April 11, 2004
ANT
MUSAK!
You
can now watch Ant
Muzak online! Ant Muzak is a short comedy film featuring Nick
Moran ('Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels') and Mackenzie Crook ('The
Office.) This documentary-style comedy tells the funny tale of Adam
& The Ants making an eventful late-night trip to their local 24-hour
supermarket.
Directed by award-winning director Ben Gregor and written by Tim Plester
Ant Muzak also features a cameo by former Adam & The Ants bass-player
Gary Tibbs. Thanks
to Annie for passing this information on. Watch this feature here.
-
March 18, 2004
2004
CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Thanks
to all who entered the 2004 adam-ant.net contest. The winners
have been announced. Stay tuned for other offers from adam-ant.net.
-
February 22, 2004
ENTER
THE 2004 CONTEST
To
celebrate the start of another new year, adam-ant.net and friends
are giving away some great prizes. Here is your chance to win a copy
of the reissued ANTBOX and other fabulous merchandise including a
signed photo, tshirts and badges! Enter the contest here.
Expires February 15, 2004
QUEENS
OF NOISE
Marco
Pirroni plays guitar on the first single by Queens of Noize, due to
be released on January 26th. Visit marco-pirroni.co.uk
for more info.
-
January 17, 2004
BOZ
TOURS
Ant guitarist Boz
Boorer and his band are on tour in the US. Boz is taking a break
from the studio where he has been recording the new Morrissey album
to go out and do his live show with the Boz-Men & his Boz Boorer solo
show. Visit these sites for more info. Coulterclub,
rocket350club735
Dec
30 and Jan 2: New Orleans on December 30th at Club 735 as well as
on January 2nd at El Matador, 525 Decatur St. (504 569 8361). Coulter
and Rocket 350 will be opening on the 30th.
Take
photos and a report send them to adam-ant.net!
2003
SEASONS
GREETINGS AND...
adam-ant.net
would like to wish you and yours a safe and happy holiday! Don't forget
to buy a copy of ANTBOX
for all of your pals before it sells out again! Spread some Ant love
to others! Adam is resting in hospital and will not be released until
2004. Fans worldwide wish him well.
- December
27, 2003
HAVE
A HAPPY ANT NEW YEAR!
Are
you in the L.A. area this new year's eve looking for something fun
to do? Why not check out Ants
Invasion, the Ant tribute band? On December 31 they will be playing
a special New Year's Eve show at the Knitting Factory in Los Angeles.
December 5 they are playing an all-ages performance in Seattle for
the Vera Project. For ticket info and more, check out their site:
Ants Invasion
MARCO
ON ASSID?
Word
has it that Ant guitarist extraordinaire, Marco Pirrino has been recently
working with Jackieonassid on production and guitarwork. For more
information, visit
marco-pirroni.co.uk for details.
- December
3, 2003
MONKEY
BUSINESS: SAVE THE GORILLA TRACK STOPPED FROM BEING RELEASED!
The Dian
Fossey Gorilla Fund can no longer promote the sale of the Save
the Gorilla CD due to legal wranglings with EMI. Although proceeds
of the CD would have gone to benefit the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund,
legal permission was not fully granted by neither EMI or Marco Pirroni.
Until such activities are settled, the sale of the CD has been withdrawn.
However, you can inform the DianFossey Gorilla Fund of your interest
to purchase this item in future, if made available here.
Also visit the Sun's
article dated November 16, 2003 for further information. Also
you are encouraged to donate to a cause that Adam supports. Visit:
dianfossey.org
for more info.
- November
18, 2003
PURCHASE
SAVE THE GORILLA NOW!
Available
exclusively from the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund purchaseSave the Gorilla and four other tracks recorded by Adam Ant
and Boz Boorer. Get your copy today as supplies are limited. All proceeds
benefit the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund.
Antbox,
the definitive boxset containing 66 tracks has finally been re-released.
The original Ant boxed set was released in late 2000 and quickly sold
out of all 10,000 copies. Sony Music has finally re-released this
special edition collection of Ant tunes in a smaller, more economical
package but it contains three CDs and the booket. You can order your
copy now via amazon.co.uk
and they offer speedy worldwide delivery. Full
tracklisting info, etc., is found here.
- November
11, 2003
WATCH
SAVE THE GORILLA NOW!
Due to
illness, Adam Ant unfortunately did not attend the scheduled Run for
the Dian Fossey
Gorilla Fund. However, Dian Fossey's organization has been kind enough
to inform adam-ant.net of exclusive studio footage of Adam and Boz
recording Save the Gorilla, the recorded remake of Stand and Deliver
(with altered lyrics.) Watch the video here on DianFossey.org
and select Adam Ant - Save the Gorilla
at the top to view the footage.
ANTBOX
TO BE REISSUED IN OCTOBER 2003
In case
you missed it the first time around, ANTBOX,
the 66 song three-CD boxset is being re-released in the UK tentatively
on October 27th. The first pressing of 10,000 copies sold out quickly
so Sony has confirmed that original collection will be re-released
in a jewel style box with the booklet (a slight packaging variation
of the original ANTBOX that was released in November 2000). Retails
price is under 20 UKP. Pre-order yours today via amazon.co.uk
(which offers fast worldwide shipping) before the second pressing
is all gone!
- September
28, 2003
HEAR
ADAM ON XFM.CO.UK NOW!
Adam
Ant will be a appearing as a guest on XFM.co.uk
at 6 p.m. GMT on September 12, 2003 to talk about his gorilla project
and more! Tune in to xfm
on Richard Bacon's show.
Also,
check out the Sun's
interview with Adam. Although some parts of the article are inaccurate,
Adam talks about the latest Gorilla campaign.
Lastly,
it was rumoured that Adam was to play the 100 Club on September 25th.
This has been postponed. More info to follow.
- September
5, 2003
SAVE
THE GORILLAS and CHICKEN OUTLAW
After
an eight year hiatus from releasing new material, Adam Ant has recorded
a new single with Kevin Mooney and his band, the Lavander Pill Mob.
Entitled Chicken Outlaw, the single will
eventually be released on Kevin's record label: Le
coq musique. Stay tuned for release date information (TBA) here...
To aid
the Dian Fossey Highland Gorilla Fund, Adam and Boz Boorer are presently
recording a remake of the single, Stand and Deliver
but this time with changed lyrics to Save the Gorillas.
Adam tentatively plans to help out cause by participating in the Great
Gorilla Run on September 21st.
Adam
also hopes to play some gigs around London in the near future but
no dates have been confirmed as of yet. Stay tuned for more info!
Most
exciting of all is Adam also hopes to record and release a new album
tentatively entitledFist in the Skull in
2004. Many songs have already been written, although not
recorded. This may be released on his new record label or via larger
distribution, which would be determined closer to the date.
Please
keep in mind that the above are tentative activities. Stay
tuned for more updates as they happen!
Channel
4's Adam
Ant documentary was a sheer success with over 3.69 million viewers!
During the documentary many might have noticed that Adam also has
several new tattoos. His new redscabs include one of the Queen; 1%
(representing 1% of the population with a mental illness); a new pirate-
like self portrait and an inscription of Lily Caitlin Goddard, 4/10/98
(his daughter)
- September
3, 2003
ANTMUSIC
AT LOLLAPOLOOZA?
Update:
9 Volt Revolt didn't win the contest but thanks to all who voted!
A few months ago, adam-ant.net mentioned that 9
Volt Revolt created a cover version of the song, Ants Invasion
and you can hear this online here.
9 Volt Revolt
have been entered into a contest, sponsored by Blender magazine.
The winning acts are rewarded with a gig at Lollapalloza!
The members of the band promised that if they win, (which there are
presently doing but a tight margin in the Electronic category), they
will play Ants Invasion at Lollapalooza and dedicate it to
adam-ant.net.
So, do
your part and aid this band in WINNING so that antmusic will be played
at this large music festival in the US. Help spread antmusic around!
Please vote for them NOW at Streetfight.net
You have
to fill in a form, verify your email address and then you can vote.
You can opt out to not get spam and it only takes a few seconds. Help
them out..it would be great to spread Antmusic to this large festival.
Presently they are in the running for the electronic category so they
need as many votes as they can to win....
- July
26, 2003, August 22, 2002
ADAM
ANT STORY: The Madness of Prince Charming
On
Thursday July 17th at 9 p.m, the UK's Channel 4 will be airing the
much anticipated one-hour Adam Ant documentary. This special feature
profiles Adam's career, music and his long time battle with depression.
Adam
completed several candid interviews for the program close to two months
ago. The documentary features Adam Ant, Marco, Chris Hughes, Kevin
Mooney, Malcolm McLaren, Daniel Kleinman (friend), Joanna Saloman
(teacher), Dave Whiteing (stylist), Paul Morley (critic), Stephanie
Gluck (friend), Dr Trevor Turner (psychiatrist), Dr Tanya Byron (Psychologist).
The film is narrated by Justine Frischmann (of Elastica fame). View
the press release for the documentary here.
-
July 4, 2003 updated July 15, 2003
JULY
6th - 2 HOUR ANTS RADIO SPECIAL
T-O
Ted from KUSF
90.3 FM in San Francisco is airing a 2-hour Adam and the Ants
radio special on Sunday, July 6th at 2 p.m. PST (5 p.m. EST) on the
weekly show SPOTLIGHT. He will focus on Antmusic up to Adam's first
solo album. Check out KUSF's
site and follow the link to the streaming audio to hear it airing
on Sunday.
ANTS
INVASION HITS L.A.
ANTS
INVASION, the only North American tribute band, are performing on
July 18 at the Whiskey A Go-Go, 8901 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles. Check
the site for further information: Ants
Invasion
Ant
Muzak, the short film comedy, just won an audience award in Sydney
Australia and is going to be screened at the Brisbane International
Film Festival (Airdate:TBA.) Ant Musak will also be screened in London
soon, including the 'Soho Shorts' film fest, where it is shortlisted
for 'best short' all screening times and a map are online at www.sohoshorts.com.
Update: July 6th. The
simplified version of times is listed here on this compiled Ant
Musak times sheet. It will be featured in the 2 hour segment (times
not determined) so
watch the whole thing!)
Also
there's now a
clip of the film online @ Beamreels,
as well as photos as usual at channelcom.tv.
Thanks
to producer Ben McGregor for passing this great information on.
- July
1, 2003 updated July 6, 2003
ANT
MUSAK GOES DOWN UNDER
Ant Muzak
will be screening at the 50th annual Sydney Film Festival on Saturday
June 7th at 9:30 and Wednesday june 11th at 9:15. Both screenings
take place at the Dendy Opera Quays.
Ant
Muzak is a short comedy film that will be airing in London, England.
Nick Moran ('Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels') and Mackenzie Crook
('The Office') star in a documentary-style comedy about Adam & The
Ants making an eventful late-night trip to their local 24-hour supermarket.
Directed by award-winning director Ben Gregor and written by Tim Plester
Ant Muzak also features a cameo by former Adam & The Ants bass-player
Gary Tibbs.
Adam
has sent a greeting to the adam-ant.net. View the message on the WELCOME
FROM ADAM page.
- May
24, 2003
ADAM
ANT STORY
In
late May or early June (TBA), the UK's Channel 4 will be airing, a
one hour documentary entitled The Adam Ant Story. This features profiles
Adam's career, music and his long time battle with depression. Adam
recently just finished his series of candid interviews for the program
in addition to Marco Pirroni so there was full cooperation. The interviewing
went very well and the producers are pleased with the results so far.
Please
note, the show is in full swing but the air date has NOT yet been
scheduled. More information, such as the finalized air dates, etc.,
will be posted when available.
-
April 20, 2003
SMASH
HITS 25th ANNIVERSARY
The UK's
Channel 4 will broadcast a documentary entitled 25 years of Smash
Hits on April 12, examining the influence of the magazine over
the past 25 years. Marco Pirroni was interviewed for the program which
has confirmed airtime of 9 to 10:30 p.m. so set your VCR NOW.
-
March 28, 2003
ADAM-ANT.NET
SITE UPDATES
The latest adam-ant.net
newsletter has been posted which announces several new updates
to the site.
Lastly, adam-ant.net is selling some RARE, limited edition
Wonderful Tour T-shirts.
Supplies are limited so hurry!
-
March 27, 2003
ESSENTIAL
ADAM ANT
Sony Legacy Recordings is releasing yet another Ant compilation
in the US on April 1st. Entitled Essential
Adam Ant, this remastered compilation CD contains 17 Adam
Ant/Adam and the Ants tracks from the late 1970's to 1995. Die-hard
Ant followers will hear no real surprises but if you are looking for
a Best of CD, this would be a good start. Note: adam-ant.net will
be offering a few copies up for grabs in an upcoming contest! Stay
tuned for more details. You can pre-order your copy from the following
amazon sites.
adam-ant.net is proud to announce that the ANTRAP message board
is back in full swing. New features include customizing your colors,
searching for posts via author, changing the time zone, etc. Check
out the NEW ANTRAP
now and meet some friends online!
Other
News
NINE
VOLT REVOLT
A partnership between current Acidplanet artist Spidera
and well known MP3 artist Tokyo3 bring you a fantastic remix
of Antz
Invasion. You can hear the track now on 9vR.net.
Special thanks to Brian (Spidera) for sending the link!
WORLD
GONE WILD!
Noisetank's
creator, Chamberlin, sent adam-ant.net this great mp3 mix featuring
the dialogue of Adam as Derek Abernathy in the the movie World Gone
Wild. Listen to the Insect
Prayer mp3 now.
- February 26, 2003
DEREK
JARMAN'S JUBILEE
25th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EDITION DVD
The Criterion Collection presents DEREK
JARMAN'S JUBILEE 25th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EDITION DVD, available in
North America on May 27, 2003. This new high-definition digital transfer
DVD Includes added features including rare photos, interviews and liner
notes. This is a region ONE version (playable in North America, etc.)
to be released tentatively in May 2003. Read the Criterion
Collection release information for more details on this exciting
new version release.
Note: Amazon.co.uk
has for sale a Region TWO version (for Europe, Middle East & Japan only)
but this is not the 25th anniversary edition with the added features.
- February 12, 2003
CLOSER
TO ADAM
The January, 2003 issue of UK's Closer Magazine featured a
short interview with Adam Ant. Although this article appears to be recycled
information from various other interviews, the news was very positive.
Thanks for Michelle G for donating the scan
of the article.
- February 9, 2003
PIX
FROM MARCO
Marco Pirroni recently donated a photo of himself, Dave Barbe
and Andy Warren. Check out the Marco's
Pix page to view the new scans!
- February 9, 2003
1996
- 2002
2002
Details of Marco Pirroni's a new record label entitled Only
Lovers Left Alive will be posted very shortly. The label
was formed with Marco Pirroni, Sam Bully and Carrie Booth and they
have four releases planned for March including a new female artist,
a compiliation album and one artist chosen by Marco and the other
by Sam. The ONLY LOVERS
LEFT ALIVE website, designed by webguru Andrew Wade, will be launched
so watch this space for further updates!
- December 13, 2002
CF BRITISH INDIAN
According to the Persons
Unknown News site, Adam Ant recorded a song in the studio on Janauary
1, 2002. Entitled
CF British Indian – P.unk Now, Adam took Clare
from Persons Unknown into the recording studio to witness his musical
talents in action. Check out the Persons
Unknown site to view photos and a write-up. There is NO information
on how this track can be obtained and when it will be released so
further details will be posted if/when available.
LOOKING FOR ANT MERCHANDISE?
Antics International
will have a stall at the Wembley record fair on Saturday 30th November
only (we will not be attending Sunday) details of the show are at
http://secure.vip-24.com/.
Anyone who brings a print out of this announcement will be entitled
to a 10% or if they mention adam-ant.net. We will have on display
Rare records/Cds/Videos/Books/Magazines etc. including many new items
for sale since the last catalogue.
MARCO
LOOKING FOR DEMOS
Man called Marco is interested in hearing demos from up and coming
bands and musicians. If you think you have got what it takes, send
your demo tapes and contact info to:
Man Called Marco, c/o Richard
Graham
4 Albion Terrace,BARNSLEY, South Yorkshire, S70 4NS UK
October
16th marks the world premiere screening of Ant Muzak, a short comedy
film that will be airing in London, England. Nick Moran ('Lock, Stock
& Two Smoking Barrels') and Mackenzie Crook ('The Office') star in
a documentary-style comedy about Adam & The Ants making an eventful
late-night trip to their local 24-hour supermarket.
Directed by award-winning director Ben Gregor and written by Tim Plester
Ant Muzak also features a cameo by former Adam & The Ants bass-player
Gary Tibbs.
Rumour has it that Gary Tibbs (who also makes a cameo in the movie)
will be in attendance among some other groovy Antfolks. Unfortunately
your webmistress is unable to make this special screening (that was
by invite only) however, if you want to catch it, it is playing in
London in October.
Thursday, October 24th at 4:30 and Sunday 27th October at 6:30PM at:
The Other Cinema, 11 Rupert Street, London W1V (before screening of
Baby Juice Express.)
ANTLIB convention - November 2nd in London, England
The Antib Convention is just around the corner! Celebrate 25 years
of Antmusic with other fans from around the world. Visit their convention
site for more info!
ANTS
INVASION
Ants Invasion have added
more US dates including a Halloween Bash in Seattle! Based out of
Seattle, Ants Invasion is the only Adam and the Ants tribute band
in North America so check them out!!!
- October 16, 2002
Adam
Ant trial update
Adam
Ant attended court today and fans worldwide are relieved at the outcome.
Adam has been placed under a 12 month community rehabilitation and
fined £500. Fans worldwide have shown support for Adam and we wish
him all the best! Visit the BBC
site for more details. - October 2, 2002.
Adam
Ant In Observer Magazine
An
interesting Adam Ant article has just been printed in the Observer
Magazine. Read it now on the Observer
website! Although some are labelling it as a candid interview,
many of the items discussed are taken from other magazines and articles.
However it's a fantastic summary of the challenges Adam has faced
over the past 25 years including depression, being stalked and his
recent arrest.
WEBSITE
UPDATE
adam-ant.net
would like to apologize for the delay in updating this site. The AntRap
board has been down for a few weeks and due to errors, messages are
uncoverable. But fear not, the new board, which is more simplistic
is back online. Visit Ant
Rap now to interact with like-minded Antdividauls!
TRIAL
UPDATE
A
healthy looking Adam Ant appeared in court today to set a further
trial date which is August 12th. A pre-trial hearing will occur on
Wednesday July 10th. As mentioned previously, please respect Adam's
privacy (including his family) in this challenging time. For media
information, read ananova
and further updates, if available, will appear on the official
statement page.
AMERICAN
ANT COVER BAND
A new Adam and the Ants tribute band has been playing gigs in the
Seattle, Washington area. Appropriately labelled Ants
Invasion, this five piece band performs all Ant tunes and has
several upcoming gigs this summer including the following dates in
Seattle:
July 19 Friday — Crocodile Cafe, playing with No. 13 Baby (Pixies
tribute) and Alert New London; August 1 Thursday — Pho Bang (Re Bar),
headlining; August 16 Friday — Graceland, headlining;August 30 Friday
— Catwalk, headlining
Further
information including photos and mp3 samples appear on their Ants
Invasion website. If you plan on seeing one of these gigs, please
submit a review to webmistress@adam-ant.net
and I would be happy to post it for all to read! Hopefully an interview
with the Ant influenced band will also be posted here on adam-ant.net
in the near future!
BEAT
MY GUEST
A
long time Ant admirer, Beatriz Monteavaro held an art exhibit in Florida
this past spring and her subject matter was none other than Adam Ant
and Marco Pirroni! Artist Beatriz Monteavaro's first solo show was
featured at the Ambrosino Gallery in North Miami, Florida (USA) in
March-April, 2002. Beatriz's exhibit featured drawings, a video entitled
Antics in the Forbidden Zone and customized superhero figurines.
See photos, details of her work and a review on the BEAT
MY GUEST page. Thanks to Beatriz and Sandy Hess-Almodovar for
the great information!
MARCO
PIRRONI UPDATE
Marco Pirroni has been busy working on a soundtrack for a movie! Check
out Richard's Distortion
with Attitude Marco Pirroni dedicated site for more information!
- July 3, 2002
ADAM'S
COURT APPEARANCE
Adam appeared in the courtroom today denying the charges laid before
him. His trial has been remanded until July 3, 2002. Again, at this
time, Adam requests privacy for himself and his family during this
period. Visit the Official
Statement page for further information. - May 22, 2002
NEW
ANT DESKTOP THEME FOR DOWNLOAD
Are
you running Windows 95, 98, 2000, ME or XP and have the capabilities
of running desktop themes? Well, if the answer is YES, then check
out the new desktop theme donated by the DUST BROTHERS. Featuring
sound clips, groovy icons and a neat background, have an Ant-filled
day on your PC. Check it out (it's virus-free and tested): AdamAnt.exe
Sorry at this time, no instructions on installation or Mac versions
are available.
-
May 21, 2002
ANTBOX
AND DVD update
Sony
has informed adam-ant.net that the long-awaited AntDVD is officially
on hold until further notice. Furthermore, the ANTBOX that
was released in December 2000 is no longer available as the first
pressing of 10,000 has sold out. Amazon and other sources most likely
are out of stock so it has been deleted. No doubt some record store
chains might have stock. The next printing of Antbox is scheduled
for October, 2002 as it will be repackaged in a slipcase
MAY
10th marks 25 years of Antmusic
May
10th, 1977 - the ANTS play their first ever gig at the ICA college.
If you haven't done so already, take a walk down memory lane and visit
the Fetish
for Antz series which pays special tribute to the early Ants.
- May 9, 2002
COURTDATE
SET FOR ADAM'S TRIAL
Adam
Ant's court date is now set for May 22nd. At this time, Adam asks
for privacy for himself and his family. Check the official
statement site for further information when it is availalble.
- May 2, 2002
FELIX
DA HOUSECAT VIDEO FEATURES ADAM THE ANT
Check
out the latest video by Felix
da Housecat as it features a VERY quick glimpse of Adam. Although
Adam's appearance is very brief, Felix has always been fan of Adam
Ant so he was asked to be in the video. Yahoo's launch website features
the entire video of What
Does it Feel Like? so check it this great song and video - NOW!
Thanks to Jen and Kerri for all of their assistance!
April
15, 2002
ATTENTION
ANTFANS IN MIAMI!
If
you live in Florida, this might be interesting to you!!! An artist
named Beatriz Monteavaro is using Adam Ant as her art subject. Visit
Ambrosino Gallery in Miami to find out.
April
5, 2002
ENTER
THE SPRING CONTEST NOW!
adam-ant.net
is giving away some great prizes including an Antics
Worldwide gift certificate, a copy of Ant Musings and an
Adam Ant Hits CD. Contest ends April 17, 2002. Enter the CONTEST
now to win.
Also,
to keep track of newest features of adam-ant.net, bookmark the website
UPDATES
page. Lastly, Marco Pirroni's birthday is coming up on April 27th.
Wish Marco a happy birthday by sending him an online
greeting.
March
30, 2002
ADAM
ANT NO LONGER PERFORMING AS PART OF THE HERE AND NOW TOUR
First,
I would like to apologize to all of those regular adam-ant.net patrons
who felt as though I have abandoned them due to my delay in posting.
Due to personal obligations (I was away on business) I have extremely
tardy in posting the news. Regretfully, yes it is true, Adam Ant will
NO LONGER be performing as part of the HERE AND NOW TOUR. At this
time, the organizers are not willing to give refunds, etc. More information
will be posted soon. However, please be advised that Adam has not
purposely planned this to upset his fanbase. - webmistress@adam-ant.net
March
23, 2002
ADAM
ANT TO APPEAR ON LIQUID NEWS IN THE UK ON MONDAY MARCH 18th
Toyah
and Adam Ant will appear on the BBC's LIQUID NEWS to promote the HERE
AND NOW TOUR on Monday, March 18th. Visit the Liquid
news site for more information. Thanks to Rebecca R. for passing
this information on! CANCELLED - March 18
ADAM
ANT REMANDED UNTIL MAY 6th
Adam Ant has been bailed and a new trial date set for May 1st. At
this time, Adam wishes for privacy and he wants to concentrate his
efforts on the upcoming tour in April. Read the official
statement page for more information. Visit: the Here
and Now page for information on how to book tickets!
ADAM
RELEASED FROM HOSPITAL
It
has been confirmed that Adam Ant has been released from hospital and
his trial date is now set for March 6th. Word has it that he is very
excited about performing at the UK Here and Now gigs. Visit: the Here
and Now page for information on how to book tickets!
FELIX
DA HOUSECAT LIKES ADAM THE ANT
Chicago
House impresario Felix da Housecat professes his great admiration
for Adam. Adam also is to appear in his upcoming video due to be released
on Feb 18 What Does It Feel Like? Read all about it on Rollingstone.com and Ananova
ANT
MUZAK
Channel
4 in the UK is set to air a new comedy film called Ant Muzak starring
Nick Moran. Most people will remember Nick from the movie, Lock,
Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. Read ananova
for more information.
- Feb 3, 2002
COURT
HEARING UPDATE
Adam's
court date is now set for February 14th as he is still in hospital.
Remember if you wish to send Adam a get well greeting, you can do
so here: online
greetings All greeting will be delivered to Adam very shortly.
adam-ant.net would like to thank all of the fans worldwide who have
expressed their concerns for Adam.
DECEMBER
2001 PHOTOS OF ADAM
Photographer
Lawrence Renee sent adam-ant.net three rare photos taken at a London
Rockabilly gig just before Christmas. Also, Sharjo donated a nice
photo of Adam taken outside a hotel(?) also in December. View these
photos in the new 2002
Photo Gallery.
NEWS
REGARDING ADAM - WILL HE TOUR?
Email
messages have been pouring in from many concerned individuals enquiring
about Adam's health. The most common question asked is: Will Adam
make the Hear and Now Tour? Adam has not officially cancelled these
performances. We wish Adam a speedy recovery and thousands of fans
worldwide wish him the best!
-
Jan 27, 2002
NEW
LOOK TO ADAM-ANT.NET
adam-ant.net
has been revamped. If you find any broken links or erronous information,
please report anomalies to webmistress@adam-ant.net
- Jan 27, 2002
OFFICIAL
STATEMENT RE: ADAM'S COURT DATE BEING POSTPONED
Adam's
court date has been moved to January 31 as he is still in hospital.
An official statement has been released
on Jan 18, 2002. Also, due to the overwhelming requests from hundreds
of individuals wishing to send greetings, adam-ant.net is collecting
online greetings
which will be forwarded to him in late January.
OFFICIAL
STATEMENT RE: ADAM BEING ADMITTED INTO HOSPITAL
adam-ant.net
is offering this official statement
in response to the various articles circulating around the media regarding
Adam's recent arrestand admittance into hospital on January 14, 2002.
- Jan 15, 2002
OFFICIAL
STATEMENT
adam-ant.net
is offering this official statement
in response to the various articles circulating around the media regarding
Adam's recent arrest in London on January 12, 2002.
ANT
LWT FEATURE CORRECTION
adam-ant.net
regrets to inform you that the once announced LWT Adam special that
was due to air in January is no longer going to be featured. In place,
a show called POP STORIES that will feature Adam and the Ants is due
to air sometime later this year (most likely October 2002.) However
no dates have been set. More information to follow - January 8, 2002
ADAM
PLAYING SECRET GIGS AROUND LONDON
adam-ant.net
would like to confirm the rumours that Adam has been playing secret
gigs around London. These are unplanned, unscheduled ad-hoc gigs Adam
has surprisingly scheduled at the last minute around Camden's jazz
scene. No information from Adam has been given up-front about these
performances and it is expected that he will appear again soon..unexpectedly.
Adam recently opened for Richie Havens this past week.
TIBBS
is all FIXXED UP
Former
Ant bass guitarist Gary Tibbs has now joined the band, The FIXX. After
finishing up with London rehearsals, they are set to record in Spain
in late January. Thanks to Octopulse for passing this information
on. Read the thread on the Fixx's message board.
MIRROR
MIRROR ON THE WALL, WHOSE THE FAIREST OF THEM ALL?
Adam
Ant was interviewed by the Mirror's Christine Smith which went to
print on Sunday December 15th. In this candid interview, Adam talks
about his battle manic depression, fatherhood, his marriage breakup
and his relationship with his estranged father. This is to be considered
one of the most honest interviews Adam has ever given. Christine Smith
from the Mirror has given kind permission to reprint this article
for adam-ant.net patrons. Read the Mirror
article now!
-
January 5, 2002
2001
DOG EAT DOG REMIXES
Two
rare and hard to find club versions of DOG EAT DOG were released this
autumn. For your listening pleasure, adam-ant.net is pleased to post
these online for everyone to hear. Many thanks to Marco Pirroni for
allowing these to be posted. Download them on the Screen
on the Green feature.
ADAM
ANT/MARCO VIDEO INTERVIEWS NOW ONLINE!
Finally,
after a lengthy delay, adam-ant.net is pleased to announce a new web
feature entitled SCREEN
on THE GREEN. Featuring rare and recently filmed video of footage
of Adam and Marco, Screen
on the Green features the Official Ant 2001 convention video session
and the exclusive interview conducted for the adam-ant.net fanbase.
Check it out.
Note: You must have Real Player installed to view these clips.
ANTICS
WORLDWIDE AT WEMBLEY RECORD FAIR
Are
you going to be in the London (England) area on November 24th and
25th? If so, drop by the ANTICS
WORLDWIDE BOOTH at the Wembley Record fair and save 15% off the
price of ANT T-shirts, posters, magazines and other cool Ant itmes.
Since you are an adam-ant.net patron (since you are obviously reading
this?!) - click
here to print your free voucher and save 15% at the FAIR only!
BOZ
DOES NYC
Boz
Boorer is playing a solo gig in New York City on Friday, December
7th @ Don's Hill - 511 Greenwich Street. Aside from performing with
the Polecats and Morrissey, Boz assisted as a songwriter and was featured
on Adam Ant's 1995 album release, Wonderful. He also spent
at least a month on the road with Adam and his entourage to promote
the unreleased Persuasion album. In addition, this rockabilly
GOD is also performing with Adam in the UK in April 2002 as part of
the HERE AND NOW TOUR.
If you attend this gig, send adam-ant.net
a few pictures to post online, will ya?
-
November 19, 2001
ADAM
ANT TOURS HERE AND NOW!
After
a six-year long break from touring, Adam Ant is back! We are pleased
to confirm that Adam Ant has officially agreed to perform in the UK
as part of the Here & Now Tour 2002. Join Adam Ant, China
Crisis, Howard Jones, Belinda Carlisle and former Spandau Ballets
members as part of this large venue, 80's themed tour. Note: This
is NOT an Adam and the Ants reformed tour and unfortunately Marco
Pirroni will not be performing with Adam. Adam is due to play with
Boz Boorer and it should
be an eight song set. Tickets for most performances with the exception
of Birmingham's NEC are already on sale at ticketmaster.co.uk
or for the London Wembley show, buy better seats directly from the
Wembley office. Sorry, AmeriAnts, no US tour is planned to date.
Tour dates are as follows:
18-04-2002
Cardiff International Arena
19-04-2002 Brighton Centre
20-04-2002 Birmingham
NEC
24-04-2002 Newcastle Telewest Arena
25-04-2002 London
Wembley Arena
26-04-2002 Sheffield Arena
27-04-2002 Manchester Evening News Arena
28-04-2002 Glasgow SECC**
*no online tickets for Glasgow show - call (0)8700 404000, dial 44
as the country code if outside of the UK
More
information to follow...
SCREEN
ON THE GREEN
A
new and exciting feature will appear on adam-ant.net shortly. Screen
on the Green will feature video clippings from an exclusive one-hour
interview conducted with Marco and Adam. Also, the 25-minute video
from the 2001 convention will also be shown. Stay tuned!
UNCONFIRMED
TOUR RUMOURS
After
an Antfan who calls himself NICK in LONDON posted tour rumours on
Antrap, adam-ant.net would like to clarify the rumoured 2002 tour
news. Yes, Adam has been approached to be part of a UK only tour featuring
performers from the 80's including Belinda Carlisle and Spandau Ballet.
However, since it is not yet 100% confirmed (contract is not finalized),
adam-ant.net did not want to speculate this as it can only let down
fans. More information (hopefully good news!) will be posted once
the details are finalized so watch this space!
LWT
TO AIR ANTS SPECIAL!
London
Weekend Television will be showing an Adam and the Ants special that
is to be aired around January 20, 2001. More details will be posted
nearer to the air date.
-
November 6, 2001
BIRTHDAY
GREETING
ADAM
ANT'S birthday is November 3th.
CONVENTION
REPORT
A
photographic report of the Annual Ant convention can be found on the
CONVENTION 2001
page. Attendees were fortunate to view a recently recorded 25-minute
feature of Adam and Marco. For those who didn't attend the convention,
full footage of the session will be featured on adam-ant.net in the
near future. Marco and Adam have also agreed to film another segment
based on questions asked by fans. If you have any questions you would
like to ask Adam and Marco, please send an email to webmistress@adam-ant.net
by October 28th. Note: Only questions chosen by Adam and Marco will
be answered so there is no guarantee or promise your request will
be met.
DVD
DELAYED FURTHER
The much anticipated ANTDVD that was scheduled to be released
in the UK by December, 2001 faces further delays. As network approvals
and copyright laws need to be established and finalized, there are
further delays with the project. Release date information will be
posted on adam-ant.net when available. The ANTDOLL also to
be released this year may be delayed until 2002 as the manufacturers
face retail problems due to worldwide sales declines, etc.
NEW MERCHANDISE FROM ANTICS INTERNATIONAL
Adam's original 70's Catholic Day artwork has been revamped and sold
on a new tshirt and mug offered by Antics Worldwide. Also, there are
four new limited edition posters to the catalogue including reprints
of the Persuasion, Bside Baby, Dirk Wears White Sox and Zerox. Check
out the Antics Worldwide
Catologue for more info
-
October 25, 2001
CONVENTION
COUNTDOWN!
In
less than two weeks, the Ant gathering of the year will take
place on Saturday October 13th at the Dome Dub Club, 178 Junction
Road, Tuffnell Park, London England. Join guests Marco
Pirroni, Terry Lee Miall, Boz
Boorer and, Johnny
B (tentative) for some afternoon frolic. Also some rare video
footage - the unreleased Cartrouble, Zerox and Tabletalk videos will
be shown, in addition to contests and continuous Antmusic. Get your
tickets in advance
online to save yourself a few pounds on the Antics
Worldwide webpage. - September 30, 2001
HEARTFELT
CONDOLENCES
On
behalf of adam-ant.net and Ant2000, our hearts are with all American
families and friends who have lost loved ones due to the recent New
York City and Washington DC terrorist attacks. Our hearts are with
those whose lives have been affected by these unjust actions. We must
be strong in the days ahead and hope for peace for all in the future.
- September 14, 2001
ANTDVD News
DOG EAT DOG dancemix
Kings on Vinyl release
Jubilee on DVD in the UK
ANT MUSINGS available now in paperback
Sony Re-releases for 2002
Catholic Day T-shirts
NAME THAT VIDEO Contest Winners Announced
AntDOLL
-
August 26, 2001
ANT
MUSINGS - OH OH
Keat
Babel's
literary Ant-work is finally now available in print. You can NOW order
a copy of this book via amazon.co.uk.
Based on the humorous look at the lives of Ant fans in England in
the 1980s, Ant Musings is considered to be a tribute to Adam and his
fans the world over. For more information, visit the Ant
Musings feature page. A full review of the book will be featured
on adam-ant.net shortly.
-
August 4, 2001
CONTEST
WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The
adam-ant.net/Ant2000 contest has recently come to an end and the winners
were announced on August 4, 2001. View the answers to the NAME
THAT VIDEO contest here.
FROM
THE WAIST DOWN
VH1 is the US, is featuring a five part series entitled From the
Waist Down. This five hour series airs from August 6 to 10 @ 10
p.m. ET/PT each night and chronicles pop music's Influence on the
Sexual Revolution. Check your local tv guide to confirm airtime. Subjects
in discussion include sexuality, cross-gender fame, glam rock and
sexuality from the 50's to present. Among interview clips being shown,
Adam Ant was interviewed and he may appear in more than one segment.
MAN
CALLED MARCO Marco Pirroni has been
working on several projects lately including writing and producing
tracks for Siobhan Fahey's next album. Siobhan's previous fame includes
Bananarama and Shakespeare's Sister. He is also co-writing and co-producing
the all-girl band, Ping Pong Bitches, signed to Alan Mcgee's Poptones
label. In addition, he also has started work on the entire soundtrack
for the movie Death Island and has contributed guitar to the
new band Headcount. Check out Richard's
Distortion with Attitude page to hear an MP3 of the song from
Headcount.
-
June 22, 2001
CONVENTION
NEWS!
Further
details of the Official Ant convention have been announced.
Date: 13th October, 2001 Venue: Dome Club,
North London UK Confimed Special guest: Marco Pirroni Tentative guests:
Boz Boorer, Terry Lee Miall, Chris
DeNiro (all dependent on work commitments) Special Feature:
Exclusive viewing of the Cartrouble, Zerox and Tabletalk videos Presented by:
Antics Worldwide in cooperation with Ant2000.
Further information will be announced soon so watch adam-ant.net
for more info!
Note: You must have Adobe Acrobate installed to view this.
-
June 19, 2001, updated Jun 27, 2001
ANTICS
WORLWIDE CATALOGUE
As a result of hundreds of requests over the years, adam-ant.net is
proud to offer visitors a chance to purchase T-shirts, CDs, videos
and other rare Ant memorabilia. Antics
Worldwide is the only website in the world specialising in
Adam and the Ants/Adam Ant-related merchandise and Umesh Mistry ships
anywhere in the world. Check
it out. There is also a rare Collector's
page featuring exclusive and hard to find items. Warning: This
list is large and might take a while to load.
-
June 18, 2001
CHRIS
DENIRO PERFORMS LIVE
Former Ant bassist,
CHRIS CONSTANTINO (aka Chris
DeNiro) is playing a live gig in London with his band, Jackieonassid.
JackieOnAssid will be playing a one-off exclusive gig at the legendary
Cobden Club on Thursday, June 21, 2001.
Jackie will be playing at one of the most bizarre and dramatic club
nights around "The Pereno Social Club." Hosted by Robert Pereno, you
can expect a night of off the wall performances, intriguing company
and the sublimely twisted JOA who will flay you alive and leave you
begging for more.... Thu 21June - Doors open 7pm, on stage 9pm. The
Cobden Club 170-172 Kensal Road London W10 5BN. Check out the Jackieonassid
website for more info.
Jackieonassid
will also be appearing on British TV on "Where It's At" on digital
channel 461, Saturday 7th of July between 7 and 9pm so check it out!
-
June 18, 2001
ANT
MUSINGS GOES TO PRINT SOON!
Ant Musings,
only sold online is soon going to print! This
literary work is based on the humorous look at the lives of Ant fans
in England in the 1980s. It is considered to be a tribute to Adam
and his fans the world over. Learn about Keats and Ant
Musings. Also stay tuned for a contest giveaway to win a signed
copy on CD-ROM! More information about release dates will be posted
shortly.
-
June 18, 2001
COMPLETE
RADIO ONE RECORDING TRACKLIST As you are aware, Strange Fruit will be soon releasing The Adam
And The Ants' Complete Radio One Recordings on June 25. According
to Strange Fruit,
"For
the most part, this album shows Adam And The Ants pre-'Stand And Deliver',
the single that would catapult them into mainstream culture and onto
the bedroom walls of teenage girls everywhere. Before that, they delivered
some of the most approachable, if underrated, good-time punk rock
of the era. The Complete Radio One Recordings includes the three sessions
the band recorded in 1978 and 1979 for John Peel, and one recorded
for the Simon Mayo show in 1995 which features an acoustic version
of 'Ant Music' that's not to be missed.
Liner
notes for the album are to be written by Petey X: Ant fan of old and
bass player from San Diego's finest rock 'n' roll export, Rocket From
The Crypt."
The
full tracklisting is as follows:
Tracklisting
DEUTSCHER
GIRLS
TABLE
TALK
PUERTO-RICAN
LIGGOTAGE
IT
DOESN'T MATTER
ANIMALS
AND MEN
I'M
A XEROX
LOU
NEVER
TRUST A MAN WITH EGG ON HIS FACE
YOU'RE
SO PHYSICAL
WONDERFUL
CLEOPATRA
ANTMUSIC
FRIENDS
GOT
TO BE A SIN
Available
also via pre-order at amazon.co.uk.
Amazon will ship anywhere worldwide.
-
May 30, 2001
THE
LOOK OF LOVE On May 31st at 10PM (BST), BBC RADIO 2 (88-90FM) presents THE
LOOK OF LOVE - THE STORY OF THE NEW ROMANTICS. PART 3 The Image "The
bands and image, style with substance" tracks include work by, David
Bowie, Adam and the Ants, Japan and Culture Club. Special thanks to
Antfan Paul for passing on the tip.
-
May 22, 2001
STRANGE FRUIT
Strange Fruit is rereleasing the Adam and the Ants 1978-1979 Peel
Sessions but this time under the title The Complete Radio 1 Recordings
which is due to be released on June 25, 2001. More information including
a detailed tracklisting will be listed soon.
-
May 10, 2001
WEB
OF DARKNESS
As mentioned earlier, Marco Pirroni has been featured on the soundtrack
for the film, Web of Darkness. Check out Richard's Distortion
with Attitude Marco Pirroni dedicated page to hear the two MP3s.
Also, there's a new webpage called Only
Anarchists Are Pretty that features some really cool SEX/SEDITIONARIES
clothing from Marco's collection.
-
May 8, 2001
STAND AND DELIVER
Mark Foggo has recorded a new
cover version of Stand and Deliver but this time with a bit of SKA!
Check out Mark Foggo's webpage at www.markfoggo.com
to find out more about his album, Mark Foggo's Skasters "St. Valentines
day massacre." Thanks to J. Lesman for passing on this info!
-
May 8, 2001
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY TO MARCO The man called Marco
is celebrating another birthday today! All the best in the years to
come.
- April 27, 2001
CONVENTION DETAILS ANNOUNCED Details of the Official Ant convention have finally been announced.
Date: 13th October, 2001 Venue: Dome Club, North London UK
Confimed Special guest: Marco Pirroni
Presented by: Antics Worldwide in cooperation with Ant2000. Further
information will be announced in the next two months so watch adam-ant.net for more info!
- April 25, 2001
MARCO PIRRONI PROJECTS
Marco Pirroni has very been busy lately working on a number of interesting
projects. He is busy finishing up the final recordings with the Holy
Spitfires, which is a band feauturing former early Ant members Andy
Warren and Johnny B plus former Ant roadie Allayne. He was also asked to
record on a soundtrack for the movie, Web of Darkness. Lastly, an interview with Marco will also be
feautured in an upcoming issue of Lexicon Magazine (OMD on the cover.)
Source - Marco
Pirroni
- March 22, 2001
ANT MUSINGS
Literary author Keats Babel has just released her latest book entitled
Ant Musings. This literary work is based on the humorous look
at the lives of Ant fans in England in the 1980s. It is considered
to be a tribute to Adam and his fans the world over. Learn about Keats
and Ant Musings. Also stay tuned for a contest giveaway to win a
signed copy on CD-ROM!
- March 5, 2001
IN CONVERSATION WITH MARCO
In cooperation with Claudia Spicks, adam-ant.net is proud to present
a candid interview with Marco Pirroni. Marco discusses ANTBOX, the
Decca Demos, Persuasion and fame. Also, join us in the campaign
to convince SONY US to release ANTBOX. Also, isn't it time MCA released
Persuasion? Read the most informative Ant-related interview with Marco.
- February 4, 2001
ANT2000
- Official Announcement regarding Adam's illness
As a result of the grossly inaccurate and inappropriate article posted
by the Sunday People and various other media fs last weekend, ANT2000
is offering this official statement regarding Adam's illness. This
initial article is appalling and ANTFANS are urged to disregard any
information that was submitted by the press. Due to the overwhelming
amount of concerns from his admirers, please read the official statement offered by ANT2000.
- January 12, 2001
I
LOVE 1981
A new BBC TV series entitled I LOVE THE 80's is set to be aired shortly
in the UK. This show documents pop-culture through the decade, year
by year, including 1981 - the beginning of the Adam and the Ants
mainstream breakthrough. Adam Ant will be the host of this 1.5 hour
pre-recorded episode , I LOVE 1981 and the confirmed air date is
January 20 at 9:05 p.m. As part of the Ant segment, a few long-time
Antfans, including Keats Babel were interviewed to discuss the Ants
invasion of 1981. (Source: BBC Television) - January 12, 2001
2000
Win an ANTBOX
ANT2000 is giving away a signed copy of the long-awaited ANTBOX. This 3CD compilation is personally autographed by Adam
Ant and Marco Pirroni. Contest expires January 31, 2001. Enter the
Contest now .
- December 22, 2000
ADAM on BBC Radio
On December 22, Adam Ant appeared on Steve Wright's
BBC2 Radio show. Although it was a brief interview, Adam mentioned that
he will be recording new material with Marco soon.
- December 22, 2000
Photo Gallery Revamped
A online photo gallery update has been long overdue.
Watch for additional photos appearing in the next few weeks. Check out
the newly revamped Picture Galleries page. Note: It's still under construction.
- December 9, 2000
ANTBOX and ANTVIDEO - finally released!
The long awaited 3 CD Antbox containing rare tracks, unreleased material
and the 22 hits has been released worldwide, with the exception of the
US and Australia. Ask you local music store for release date info!
If you are one
of the desparate Antfans living in the US or Australia, fear not -
you can order ANTBOX or ANTVIDEO (PAL format only) from www.amazon.co.uk
- December 4, 2000
Ant2000 Update
After a lengthy delay, ANT2000 has released an online newsletter!
Available for download in Adobe Acrobat format, this special ANTBOX
edition contains an abundance of information. Check out the Ant2000 page. - November
29, 2000
Media Update
With the December 4th release of ANTBOX, several
interviews and reviews are scheduled. See the full list on the Media page. Note: It
is the discretion of the publication to alter/cancel dates and adam-ant.net
cannot be held accountable.
- November 27, 2000
Convention Review
The Ant annual
convention took place in London, England on November 13, 2000. View
the photos and a short review on the Convention 2000 page.
- November 27, 2000
Adam Ant has been kind enough to write a letter to welcome his fans
to this official website. Read Adam Ant's message to adam-ant.net visitors. It's short but sweet!
- November 17, 2000
Antbox further delays
Due to delays
with packaging, the Antbox and Antvideo release date has been moved
to December 4, 2000 . Also, there will be no Australian release of either
items. If you live in a country where Antbox is not being sold, you
can also advance order your copy from www.amazon.co.uk however, the release date is listed incorrectly.
Still waiting final confirmation on the US release info. Sorry!
Happy Birthday Adam!
Adam Ant turns 46 on November 3rd. Have a great day from all of your
fans!
- November 3, 2000
Antvideo
To coincide with the Nov 27th release of ANTBOX , ANTVIDEO will hit the stores worldwide on November 27th. Note,
however, Sony has informed adam-ant.net that both ANTBOX and ANTVIDEO
will not be released in the U.S. Without a doubt, this is sad news for
thousands of Antfans. More info to follow.
- October 21, 2000
Media Info!
Read the new media info webpage that focuses on upcoming Ant-related appearances,
articles, interviews, etc. Ant Media
- October 19, 2000
Mick Mercer's Photography
Professional photographer,
Mick Mercer has kindly sent a series of his scanned in photos to adam-ant.net.
Check them out! For a mere
$30 US (or 20 British pounds), you can purchase a CD featuring pictures of hundreds of different artists.
- October 9, 2000
The largest Ant gathering in the world!
In just a few short weeks, The Adam and the Ants
Convention 2000 , will take place on November 11 in London, England.
Hosted by Antlib, this gathering features live music, an Ant quiz, special
guests, merchandise stalls, videos, an Ant Disco and a jam session.
Tickets are going fast so hurry!
- October 9, 2000
Final Tracklisting and release date
Sony music has officially released the tracklisting and release date
for the long awaited Antbox. The release date is now November 27th and
further info can be found here on the Antbox page.
I
Love The 80's
The BBC is creating a TV series entitled, I LOVE THE 80's.
This show documentaries pop-culture through the decade, year by year,
including 1981 - the beginning of the Adam and the Ants mainstream breakthrough.
As a result, they would like to speak to the fans and hear their memories
of what 'fandom' was like in those heady days back in the early 80's.
They are looking for about 2-3 people, however,
they would like to hear from several people to get the best stories.
If interested, please contact mark.helsby@bbc.co.uk via email directly.
Please send him a bit about your history, your email address and phone
number and he will contact you directly.
Official ANTBOX news!
At last, the long-anticipated ANTBOX, 3 CD boxed set, is being released
later this year! Any true Anfan will NOT be disappointed. For details
on the release date and track listing, read the official SONY NEWS RELEASE and the adam-ant.net ANTBOX UPDATE .
- Sept 4, 2000
Rare photos from Marco
Marvellous Marco Pirroni has donated five rare pictures for the adam-ant.net
pages. Check out these five pictures taken from Marco's private collection.
Visit Marco's Pix
- August 24th
Looking for long time Antfans in the UK!
A new TV show discussing celebrity icons from the last three decades
is being created for British Television. Marianne, one of the coordinators,
would like to converse with people based in the UK who have been huge
fans of Adam Ant since his early days. If you are interested in taking
part in this show and you have been a LONG time Antfan , contact Mariana
via telephone at: 020 7243 5109 or via email at: mariana@princess.uk.com
- August 24th
Holy Spitfires!
You heard it hear first...
A new band entitled the THE HOLY SPITFIRES is forming in England to
record a new album. The band features some familiar names: Marco Pirroni,
John Beckett, Andy Warren and Allayne and they are set to record some
new material and covers (maybe even an Ant cover?!) sometime within
the next few months. Marco insists he will not play any live gigs with
the band. More info will be posted here as it happens.
- August 6th
Send a letter to Jordan!
Punk diva, Jordan , dropped adam-ant.net a letter recently to say hello.
Jordan was in London recently to be interviewed for a new BBC TV program
entitled "I Love The Seventies." The airing date has not yet been announced.
Jordan will most likely also be doing an interview with the adam-ant.net
pages within the next few weeks so if you have any questions you would
like answered - send a letter ASAP to webmistress
who will compile a list and send a letter to Jordan .
- July 14, 2000
Conventions, Conventions
The annual London, England Ant Convention is scheduled for November,
11, 2000. This year's festivities is hosted by Antlib.
1999
Adam
interviewed on UK television show
In
December 11th, the UK's Channel Four ran a two hour documentary, The
History of the Pop Video. Adam made a brief appearance on this program.
Lights...
Camera... Adam!
A
new webpage have been added to Adam-ant.net. Visit the photo gallery
dedicated to Adam's Acting Career,
Lights..Camera Adam. Also the History
book has been updated, featuring new pics.
Chris DeNiro
Chris
DeNiro speaks with adam-ant.net Chris Deniro, who played bass and
toured with Adam from 1982-1985 speaks up! Read the article
Vive Le DeNiro
Adam's
birthday is November 3rd
Adam
will turn 45 on November 3rd.
False
Tour Rumours
Bryan Stanton, official spokesperson for Adam Ant's New Service claims
that the rumours about Adam touring are false. Adam is spending time
with his daughter Lilly in the U.K so there is no way that Adam will
be touring soon. Up to the date information will be posted as it happens.
-- added September 3
Adam
appeared VH1 TV Docu-drama, Sweetwater
VH1 aired, Sweetwater, on Sunday August 15th. This docudrama tells
the story of a 70's rock band that played at the original Woodstock.
Adam wore a groovy 70's wig...so check it out. Also,
an article was featured in the Sun in England on September 3rd.
Thanks to Kurt for the scan. -- added September 3
Drop
Dead Rock released on DVD
Adam Dubin, the director of the film "Drop Dead Rock" starring Adam
Ant and Deborah Harry dropped me a line to tell me that the film is
being released by Pioneer Home Video on VHS and DVD on August 10,
1999. The film is very funny and I am sure that they will enjoy seeing
Adam doing some crazy comedy. You can pre-order the film on
http://www.dvdexpress.com/ for DVD. There is no news yet about
advance VHS purchasing at this time.
Adam
to appear in tv movie, Sweetwater
Rumour has it that Adam will appear in the made for television, VH1
docu-drama, Sweetwater.
Adam guest stars in Nikita - airing June 6th on the US Network!
As stated earlier, Adam Ant is to make a guest appearance on the television
series, Nikita, which airs each Saturday night here in Toronto. The
episode Threshhold of Pain aired on CTV on Saturday, May 23rd . In Threshhold
of Pain, Nikita and crew have a mission to catch a few bad guys and
guess who gets to play Dr. Evil? Adam plays Crachet and he's an evil
man who likes to torture people. He played an excellent role, his acting
was superb (he's always best playing the bad guy), although his character
was only featured for about 4 minutes total out. That's not a lot of
time, considering it's a one-hour episode (less time if you take out
the commercials). Don't miss it!
1999
Convention Dates just announced...
This year's Antmusic Convention will be held at the usual club in
London. This year's UK convention will be held at the DOME DUB CLUB,
JUNCTION ROAD, TUFNELL PARK on SATURDAY 16th OCTOBER 1999.
Please send enclose a SAE / IRC (or $2 U.S.) when you write or you'll
receiveNO RESPONSE! Info will be mailed out in approximately 2 months
(mid July)
Adam
Ant.org mailing list launched
For the past five years, John Hopkins hosted the first Antmusic webpage
and mailing list on the internet. He has recently stepped down from
his role as moderator for the antmusic mailing list but luckily his
webpages are still posted for the world to view. Many thanks to John
"Goody Two Shoes" Hopkins for hosting this important mailing list
over the past 5 years. As it's important that Antfans keep fans in
touch with the news so adam-ant.net has taken over the
antmusic mailing list.
The
Ants coming marching in.... to 2nd place
In March, 1999, the U.K Channel 4 series entitled 'Top 10', featured
an 80's 'New Romantics' series. The show discussed the most influential
80's bands and Adam And The Ants came in at Number 2 , just missing
the top slot , which was given to Duran Duran. Congrats to Adam and
the clan, as fans voted them as one of their faves. Others featured
on the show included: the Human League, Ultravox and Soft Cell.
Adam
Ant to appear on TV series La Femme Nikita
Adam Ant was recently spotted (March 1999) on a television set in
Toronto, Canada (the Hollywood of the North and city that your webmistress
happens to live in). He is to appear in upcoming episode #312 of the
television series, La Femme Nikita, playing the character, Crachek.
Airing information is to follow.
New
Adam and the Ants Greatest Hits to be released in the U.K
Columbia Records is releasing a new CD called "Adam & And The
Ants - Ant Music The Best Of". Although there is already several Adam
Ant the Ants compiliation CDs, this one will feature the track Wonderful.
It will be digitally remastered and will include new artwork and photographs,
etc. There will be an extensive publicity campaign before the release.
Expected release date is March 15th in the U.K. No North America release
date information yet.
Adam Ant on VH3
Adam Ant is featured on a show called Where Are They Now? Look in your
TV Guide for the most recent times. However, the next airing is scheduled
for: Tue, Jan 26 05:00pm VH3 - 26
Robbie Williams sings Antmusic!
Robbie Williams has recorded a version of Antmusic!!! Visit the
Sound Gallery to hear a sample of the song.
1998
Happy
44th Birthday Adam!!
Adam
Ant turned 44 on November 3rd. Happy Birthday Antman. All the best
from your fans.
False
Ant Rumours?
Rumour
has it that the Ants are to reform and tour next year. I think everyone
should know that these are just rumours and Adam-Ant.net DOES NOT
wish to promote this. If the rumour is in fact true, you will be the
first to hear about it on this page.
Adam
guest DJs on KROQ in California
On
Saturday, September 5th, Adam Ant guest DJed on one of LA's hippest
radio stations, KROQ. As part of the all 80's weekend, Adam announced
the records, chatted on air and spoke of his new wife and baby daughter
Kaitlin. This has been Adam's only known public appearance this year.
If anyone taped this and is willing to dub me a copy, please email
me. I am really ANTxious to hear it.
Ant
Convention - October 17th Another Ant
Convention is taking place in London, England on October 17th. Put
on your Antgear and dance to Prince Charming. Last year's party was
a blast so if youcan make it, don't miss it! Zerox
- Ant Tribute Band Zerox, a new
Ant Tribute Band recently played in England. Visit Simon's Adam
and the Ant's/Adam Ant Index page regulary for further details
and dates.
Ant
Interactive
Ant
Interactive, the newest webpage is finally up and running. View
videos, find websites that play sound samples and much more...
Adam becomes a father!
News has it, Adam's wife Lorraine gave birth to a healthy, bouncing
baby girl, Lilly, on April 10. Congratulations Adam and Lorraine.
I suspect that he won't be touring for quite a while as he wants to
take some time off to spend with his family. I will keep you posted
if there is any news on a tour and an album.
Adam-Ant.Net
undergoes a major facelift!
The
Adam-Ant.Net pages have recently been redesigned and updated as of
May 5, 1998. Please feel free to visit the new pages, although some
of them don't work yet, such as the Interactive, Lyrics, Interviews
pages. I hope to have them all completed within a few weeks. All pages
will be undergoing a redesign (including new pictures) so watch for
the weeks ahead..
The
Ants Convention to be held in November, 1998 in London
There
is speculation that the last annual Ant Convention will be held in
November in London, Enland. I attended last year's convention which
featured a visit by former Ants, Terri
Lee Miall (pictured next to me in the photo) and Chris DeNiro.
Unfortunately, Adam and Marco did not make an appearance.
Face
Down
Adam
was in Toronto in May 1996 working on a new film, 'Face Down', with
Joe Mantegna and Petet Riegert, directed by Thom Eberhardt. This movie
is to appear on Showtime
in November.
1996-1997
Adam finally weds
Heard from various sources, Adam now lives
in Tennessee with his lovely new wife Lorraine. Adam and his young bride
wed in May of 1997. Congratulations to them both! According to
A.N.T., there's surprise on the way and I have either two guesses:
Adam's wife is pregnant or else a new album is due out soon. Time will
only tell...
I Met Adam!!
In
June of 1996, I met Adam in London, England, just before his performance
in the production of Joe Orton's play, Funeral Games. Adam was a sweet,
kind man (good looking too). Man, does he have talent. Antbox
20 is almost ready! Since 1997 commemorates
the 20th year of Antmusic, a special CD collection -- Antbox20 is
to be released later on this year. The CD collection is to feature
selected Antmusic including some rare and never heard before tracks.
No release date information is available as of yet but stay tuned
for further info.
A
New Fanclub Address
Ant
News Today, The official Adam Ant fan club has recently changed
address. The new address is: Adam News
Today (A.N.T)
c/o Bryan Stanton,
8 Berkerley House,
Brentford, Middlesex
TW8 0ND
If you would like information on A.N.T., send a self-addressed stamped
envelope (or International Reply Coupon if outside of the U.K). Note:
You must wait patiently for months before you get a reply. You may
even received an autographed postcard from Adam himself. It takes
ages to get a reply but it could be worth it in the long run.
Surprise
Appearances in London
Adam and Marco performed a few surprise gigs
a couple of times in London over the past few months. London. Caroline's
page for more details. She was lucky enough to attend. She has
some recent shocking pics too. Persuasion
to be released? In 1993 Adam Ant fans
anticipated the release of Adam's album titled "Persuasion". However
it never was released by MCA. RifRaff Distribution is trying to determine
if there is enough interest in this album. Please show interest by
doing your part and filling out the form at www.RifRaff.com.
Also, rumour has it that Adam himself may be releasing Persuasion
on his own record label.
Adam goes Blonde!!
Last month,
Adam appeared on a British television show, Never Mind the Buzzcocks
showing off his latest look - short blonde hair! No more black dye!
His new look may have shocked the British audience but some say, 'he
looked great!' Thanks to Black Cat Bolton for the picture!
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