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Mark on new George Jones duets album

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:35:00 GMT

Thursday - 3rd July 2008

George Jones is releasing a duets album Burn Your Playhouse Down on August 19th, 2008. The album is a collection of never before heard duets recorded between Jones and many illustrious guests, and includes the track I Always Get Lucky With You featuring Mark. The recordings range from the mid-70s with George’s ex-wife, the First Lady of Country Music, Tammy Wynette to the most recent recording from 2007 with his daughter, Georgette, the only child from the union of George and Tammy.

Digital Albums Now Available

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:06:00 GMT

Wednesday - 2nd July 2008

markknopfler.com is now carrying a wide range of digital albums in the Store. Visit the new Digital Downloads section to download your favourite Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits albums. The downloads are available in 256kbps MP3 formats and include album cover art. Please note that currently these downloads are only available to our UK and Canadian members.

Jesca Hoop

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:54:00 GMT

Monday - 30th June 2008

KGRL's "Flower-powered Artist" of April 2008, Jesca Hoop, has joined the Kill To Get Crimson tour as Mark's supporting act for all North American dates.

Hoop's major label debut, Kismet, has been described as "seductive, fun and entirely mesmerizing". Tom Waits helped kick-start the singer-songwriter's career after hearing an early version of 'Seed of Wonder'. The demo found its way into the hands of Nic Harcourt of KCRW, where it became the most requested song in the station's history. For a sample of Jesca's music, visit her MySpace page.

Royal Albert Hall - Designated Charities

Thu, 22 May 2008 08:10:00 GMT

Thursday - 21st May 2005

Each night of Mark’s upcoming shows at the Royal Albert Hall will be dedicated to a different charity. To find out more about these worthy causes, and the inspirational organisations behind them, you can visit their websites:

Sunday 25th May: Kidney Research UK, www.nkrf.org.uk
Monday 26th May: Barnardo’s, www.barnardos.org.uk
Tuesday 27th May: Amref, www.amref.org
Wednesday 28th May: Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital, www.gosh.org
Thursday 29th May: Trinity Hospice, www.trinityhospice.org.uk
Friday 30th May: Starlight, www.starlight.org.uk

Frankfurt Ticket Giveaway

Thu, 01 May 2008 16:05:00 GMT

UPDATE Thursday - 1st May 2008

Thank you to everyone who entered this competition. The response was terrific. Congratulations to our two winners, Jan R. and Michael C., who will surely have an amazing time at the concert.

Wednesday - 30th April 2008

There are two pairs of tickets up for grabs for the May 4 concert at the Festhalle in Frankfurt, Germany. To win these tickets all you need to do is to is give us the correct answer to the following question:

What was the name of the band Mark formed with friends at Loughton College in the mid-1970s ?

The first two correct responses to help@markknopfler.com win. Winners will be contacted by 4pm GMT on May 1st and must confirm their attendance by 9am GMT on May 2nd. Once the two winners have been confirmed they will receive an email with specific instructions on how to pick up their tickets at the box office on the night of the show.

For complete contest Rules & Regulations, click here

Richard Bennett's Code Red, Cloud Nine

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:03:00 GMT

Saturday - 26th April 2008

Richard Bennett has released his second CD. Code Red Cloud Nine, a great follow up to his 2004 album, Themes From A Rainy Decade. Richard says that the new CD is very different to Rainy Decade. You can find out more about the album and order your copy at Richard's website.

Mark on new Sonny Landreth album

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:17:00 GMT

Friday - 25th April 2008

Mark is among a number of the world's leading guitarists featured on the new Sonny Landreth CD From the Reach to be released on the 20th of May. Mark plays on the opening track, Blue Tarp Blues.

Nashville date announced

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:06:00 GMT

Friday - 25th April 2008

Our final announcement for the Kill To Get Crimson tour is for the 15 July show at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. Log in to your VIP Account at 10 am CST on Monday, 28 April, to take part in the member presale for this show. Please note, for this presale, the limit is 4 tickets per order.

New US Tour Dates

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:48:00 GMT

Tuesday - 15 April 2008

Beginning Wednesday morning, you can log in to your VIP Account to take part in our member presales.

On Wednesday April 16 at 11 am EDT, our ticket presale for Mark's July 20 concert at the Landmark Theatre in Syracuse, NY begins.

While there is no presale for the July 16 show at the Fraze Pavillion at Lincoln Park Center in Kettering, OH, you will be able to purchase tickets through MarkKnopfler.com beginning at 10 am on Saturday April 19.

Official Recording Policy - Updated 15th April 2008

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:53:00 GMT

From Paul Crockford Management:

There are increasing numbers of fans filming the show. Everybody should be able to enjoy the concert without interference from others. It is beginning to get too distracting for the band and irritating too many people in the audience.

Please note that starting with immediate effect, cameras/equipment used for recording moving pictures (DVD/video/cine, etc), e.g video/DVD/film cameras, will not be permitted in any part of the venue. Single shot cameras and audio are still okay but please be mindful of your fellow fans.

Standard 35mm film or digital cameras, including SLRs with lenses less than 75mm and compact point-and-shoot models, are allowed provided they do not obstruct the view of other fans. Professional cameras or other equipment, including tripods, are not allowed unless the user has the appropriate working media credential. Personal photography or video may not be used to reproduce the concert for commercial purposes.

Please note that this camera policy is subject to change for any event based on the requests of the venue or promoters. Where an individual venue does not permit any type of recording/photographic equipment (including audio, SLRs, digital compacts, etc) then the policy of that venue will be respected. In cases where the venue says they bow to the policy of the artist, it is recommended that you take a printout of this policy with you on the night of the concert.

Paul Crockford
PCM (15/04/08)

Mark To Play Atlanta

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:26:00 GMT

Monday - 24th March 2008

The next confirmed date on the Kill To Get Crimson tour is July 29th, 2008, at the Chastain Park Ampitheatre in Atlanta. GA. Our exclusive VIP Member ticket sale begins Tuesday, March 25th, at 10.00 am EDT. There are still great tickets available for Mark's Jacksonville, Charlotte and Vienna shows. Visit our Tickets page for a complete list of shows currently on sale through MarKnopfler.com

Three more confirmed USA KTGC dates

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:46:00 GMT

Wednesday - 19th March 2008

Beginning Thursday morning, you can log in to your VIP Account to take part in our member presales for the next 3 dates of the KTGC Tour. Don't forget to check our Tickets page for a complete list of shows currently on sale through MarkKnopfler.com, including Salt Lake City and Boston.

KILL TO GET CRIMSON TOUR DATES – NORTH AMERICA
SHOW DATE	VENUE	LOCATION	PRESALE START
June 29, 2008	Britt Pavilion	Jacksonville, OR	March 20 at 10 am PST
July 22, 2008	The Filene Center	Vienna, VA	March 20 at 12 pm EST
July 27, 2008	Ovens Auditorium	Charlotte, NC	March 20 at 12 pm EST

Salt Lake City date for the KTGC Tour

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:11:00 GMT

Wednesday - 12th March 2008

The next confirmed date on the Kill To Get Crimson tour is Salt Lake City. The show will take place at the Abravanel Hall on June 25th, 2008. Our exclusive VIP Member ticket sale begins Friday March 14th, 2008, at 10 AM MDT. There are still tickets available for Mark's New York and Los Angeles shows.

Four New US Tour Dates Announced

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:13:00 GMT

Wednesday - 5th March 2008

Four more dates have been confirmed for the North America leg of Mark's upcoming Kill To Get Crimson tour. Our exclusive VIP Member ticket sales begin Thursday and Friday morning. There are also still tickets available for Mark's Miami Beach show. Through March 6, there are also tickets available for several dates across Western and Central Canada. Check our Tickets page for more details and a complete list of shows currently in sale through MarkKnopfler.com.

KILL TO GET CRIMSON TOUR DATES – NORTH AMERICA
SHOW DATE	VENUE	LOCATION	PRESALE START
July 30, 2008	Ruth Eckerd Hall	Clearwater, F L	March 6 at 10 AM EST
June 27, 2008	Greek Theatre	Los Angeles, CA	March 7 at 10 AM PST
July 23, 2008	Rumsey Playfield	New York, NY	March 7 at 11 AM EST
July 25, 2008	New Jersey Performing Arts Center (Prudential Hall)	Newark, NJ	March 7 at 12 PM EST

More US and Canada KTGC dates

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:03:00 GMT

Thursday - 29th February 2008

Here is the next set of confirmed dates Mark will be playing in Canada and the US. Our exclusive VIP Member ticket sales begin Monday morning. For more details, you can check our Tickets page, where you’ll also find a complete list of shows currently on sale through MarkKnopfler.com. Today is the final day to get great seats still available for the shows in Berkeley, and Miami Beach.

More Tour Dates for the US and Canada

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 02:47:00 GMT

Wednesday - 20th February 2008

We've got the next set of confirmed dates Mark will be playing in Canada and the US. Our exclusive VIP Member ticket sales will run tomorrow and Friday mornings. Check our Tickets page for a complete list of shows currently on sale through MarkKnopfler.com, including great seats still available for the show in Ottawa.

KTGC Tour - More North America Dates

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 22:54:00 GMT

Thursday - 14th February 2008

As promised, here are the first set of dates Mark will be playing in Canada and the US. Our exclusive VIP Member ticket sales begin tomorrow morning. For more details, you can click on the link below. Don't forget to check our Tickets page for a complete list of shows currently on sale through MarkKnopfler.com, including great seats still available for the show at Red Rocks. To see the full Kill To Get Crimson tour schedule so far, visit our Tour page.

SHOW DATE	VENUE	LOCATION	PRESALE START
June 26, 2008	The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino	Las Vegas, NV	Feb 15 at 10:30 AM PST
July 1, 2008	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR	Feb 15 at 10:00 AM PST
July 13, 2008	Chicago Theatre	Chicago, IL	Feb 15 at 11:00 AM CST
July 18, 2008	National Arts Centre	Ottawa, ON	Feb 15 at 11:00 AM EST
July 19, 2008	Bank of America Pavilion	Boston, MA	Feb 15 at 11:30 AM EST

Stay tuned for the next round of tour dates and ticket presale announcements coming in the next few weeks. We'll be sending you news as soon as dates are confirmed.

First US Tour Date Announced

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 03:11:00 GMT

Monday - 11th February 2008

On June 24, 2008 Mark will be performing at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado. Presale tickets will be available for our VIP Members to purchase beginning at 10:00 AM MST on February 12, 2008. We'll have the next set of dates on the 'Kill To Get Crimson' tour for you very soon.

Special Offer for Ticket Buyers

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 03:07:00 GMT

Monday - 11th February 2008

As a special offer, Mark Knopfler online ticket buyers are entitled to receive one free copy of Mark Knopfler's new album 'Kill To Get Crimson' for every two (2) tickets ordered. Anyone making an online ticket purchase for any of Mark's North American shows is eligible, whether you buy through MarkKnopfler.com or through another ticket outlet. This offer will be fulfilled directly by Warner Brothers for all US shows, and by MarkKnopfler.com for all Canadian shows. You will receive an email from your chosen ticket seller following your purchase, with complete information on receiving your CD.

Athens & Istanbul - tour dates change

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 20:45:00 GMT

Friday - 21st December 2007

Two dates on Mark's Kill To Get Crimson tour have been rescheduled. The show at the Lycabetus Theatre in Athens will now happen on June 15, 2008, while the Istanbul show at the Kuruçeşme Park will now be on June 13, 2008. Presale buyers will be contacted shortly by MarkKnopfler.com for both shows regarding their tickets. All tickets buyers will be contacted by Ticketpro for the Athens show. You will shortly be able to buy tickets for the Istanbul show through Biletix. Please email any queries to Tickets@MarkKnopfler.com.

South America

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:42:00 GMT

Wednesday - 12th December 2007

There has been some confusion among fans about whether Mark will be touring in South America next year. Please note that a South American tour was never confirmed, and therefore nothing has been cancelled. While this was an area we’d hoped to visit unfortunately it will not be possible this time around.

KTGC Tour - Turkey date

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 19:55:00 GMT

Friday - 30th November 2007

Mark will be performing at Kuruçesme Park in Istanbul on June 15, 2008. Presale tickets will be available for our VIP Members to purchase beginning at 10:00 local Istanbul time on December 1, 2007. For the smoothest checkout process, sign in to your account and set up your Express Checkout preferences.

Basel Showcase on TV

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:30:00 GMT

Monday - 26th November 2007

Mark’s recent performance in Basel, Switzerland, will be broadcast on various TV channels as follows:

Country                       Channel                 Date
Switzerland                SF                        Dec 15, 07, start 22.40
Germany                     3sat                      Dec 29, 07, start 20.15
Austria                        3sat                    Dec 29, 07, start 20.15

New Dates For KTGC Tour

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 01:06:00 GMT

Friday - 23rd November 2007

Mark will be playing a date in Hungary, and an additional Italian date, as part of the 2008 Kill To Get Crimson tour. Our exclusive VIP Member ticket sales begin tomorrow morning for Mark’s date in Hungary, and the additional Italian date.

Don't forget to check our Tickets page for a complete list of shows currently on sale through MarkKnopfler.com. To see the full Kill To Get Crimson tour schedule so far, including where you can buy tickets, visit our Tour page.

Mark on Germany's 3 Nach 9

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 03:03:00 GMT

Friday - 16th November 2007

On Friday 23rd November Mark and band will be appearing on German TV show '3 NACH 9'. For more information about the show go to: www.radiobremen.de/tv/3nach9/

Mark on the UK's GMTV & Channel 5

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 02:59:00 GMT

Friday - 16th November 2007

Mark is scheduled to perform on GMTV next Wednesday, 21st November. Make
sure you're settled on the couch and your TV is tuned to ITV between 7 am and
9.25 am so you don't miss him. Mark will also be interviewed live on Channel 5 by Kate Gerbeau on the same day.

BBC Radio 2 - London Showcase broadcast

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 02:55:00 GMT

Friday - 16th November 2007

Radio 2 DJ Simon Mayo presents an intimate night of music and conversation with Mark Knopfler, recorded recently in front of a small audience at the BBC Maida Vale studios in London. Tune in to The Music Club on BBC Radio 2 on Monday 19th November, at 23.30 pm local UK time. You can listen live online at www.bbc.co.uk/radio2 or on 88-91FM.

Amsterdam Show Added

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:36:00 GMT

Thursday - 15th November 2007

Due to popular demand, Mark will be playing an additional show at the Heineken Music Hall in Amsterdam on March 29, 2008. Starting right now, our VIP members have the first opportunity to purchase tickets for the added show before they go on sale to the general public. Buy your tickets in the MarkKnopfler.com Store. You can also check our Tickets page for a list of all the shows currently on sale.

Basel Showcase

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 23:43:00 GMT

Tuesday - 13th November 2007

Don't forget to tune in to Swiss radio channel DRS 3 at 8pm local Swiss time tonight, as they will be broadcasting last night's Mark Knopfler showcase from Basel. www.drs.ch/drs3.html

Basel Showcase Competition

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 20:40:00 GMT

Monday - 5th November 2007

Mark and his band will be playing an exclusive show in the intimate atmosphere of the AVO Session in Basel, Switzerland, on Monday, November 12th, 2007. Tickets can only be won for this event, and are not available to purchase. If you haven't already been lucky enough to win, then be sure to register as a VIP member of MarkKnopfler.com. We are offering our VIP members residing in Switzerland a chance to win tickets for the show. To enter, click HERE.

Moscow Tickets - On Sale Now

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 23:58:00 GMT

Tuesday - 30th October 2007

As previously announced, Mark will be playing the Olympiski in Moscow, Russia, on April 27, 2008. Tickets for this show are standing and unreserved. Sign in to your VIP account now to purchase tickets to this show before the general public.

World Café broadcast

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 18:38:00 GMT

Friday - 26th October 2007

The World Café will be broadcasting a Mark Knopfler session on Saturday November 17th and on Monday November 19th, 2007. US National Public Radio’s World Cafe with host David Dye can be heard on nearly 200 stations nationwide. Fans can find their local station by going to ......

http://worldcafe.org

or listen online to the WXPN/Philadelphia stream Monday to Friday 2pm to 4pm Eastern Standard Time by going to:

http://xpn.org/listen_live/listen.php

KTGC Tour - Russia

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 19:25:00 GMT

Tuesday - 23rd October 2007

Mark will be playing two shows in Russia as part of next year's KTGC tour. He will be at the New Ice Arena, St Petersburg, on the 26th April. MarkKnopfler.com will be having a presale at 10.00 (local time St Petersburg) on October 24th when our VIP Members will have first opportunity to purchase tickets.

Mark will also be playing at the Olympiski in Moscow on April 27, 2008. We’ll be announcing the presale information for this show very shortly

Amsterdam showcase broadcast

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:11:00 GMT

Monday - 22nd October 2007

Radio 2 in Holland will be broadcasting the intimate show that Mark and band performed recently at The Melkweg in Amsterdam. Be sure to tune in on Friday November 2nd on 92.60 and in the east of Holland on 91.40.

Basel Showcase

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 19:25:00 GMT

Thursday - 18th October 2007

Mark and band will be playing an exclusive show in the intimate club atmosphere of the AVO SESSION in Basel, Switzerland on Monday the 12th of November, 2007. The hour long show will premiere songs from the new album, Kill To Get Crimson, as well as featuring material from throughout Mark's career. Please note that TICKETS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE for this event.

To stand the chance of winning free tickets and for more information on the event please go to one of the following sites:
www.avo.ch
www.drs3.ch
www.musicnight.sf.tv
www.basilisk.ch
www.universalmusic.ch

In addition, Swiss radio channels DRS 3 and DRS 1 as well as the local radio station, Radio Basilisk, will be giving away tickets to the event on air.

Fans will also stand a chance to get free tickets by watching Musicnight broadcast every Saturday evening on Swiss TV channel SF2.

If you’re not lucky enough to win tickets to the show, don’t despair! Swiss radio channel DRS 3 will feature the showcase as part of their live report from the festival on the 13th of November from 8pm to 12 midnight, and Swiss TV channel SF 2 will broadcast the showcase on the 15th of December at 22.40 pm local Swiss time.

Athens Presale

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:58:00 GMT

Wednesday - 17th October, 2007

Mark will be playing the Lycabetus Theatre in Athens, Greece on June 13, 2008. Seating and standing for this show is unreserved, and VIP Members can purchase tickets right now in the MarkKnopfler.com store.

KTGC - chart entries

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:44:00 GMT

Friday - 12th October 2007

We are pleased to announce the official album and iTunes chart entry positions for the KTGC album. The album reached #2 in the European Billboard chart and has already gone platinum in Norway, gold in Denmark and silver in the UK.

ALBUM CHARTS

iTUNES CHARTS

Austria #10
Belgium # 10
Denmark #5
Germany #2
Holland #4
Italy #2
Norway #2
Spain #12
Sweden #6
Switzerland #3
UK #9
USA #26

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Austria #3
Belgium #3
Denmark #5
Finland #7
France #6
Germany #2
Holland #3
Italy #2
Luxembourg #2
Norway #2
Spain #3
Sweden #6
Switzerland #2

MK on RAI in ITALY

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:39:00 GMT

Friday - 12th October 2007

Mark will be apprearing on TV in Italy, Saturday 13th of October. He will be a guest on RAI TV's Che Tempo Che Fa. (www.chetempochefa.rai.it).

mk.com presales for Germany/Austria

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 22:21:00 GMT

Wednesday - 10th October 2007

As you know, we'll be preselling tickets for the German shows, plus Vienna, to our VIP Members beginning this Friday, October 12. For more details on any of these dates and presale times, visit our Tickets page in the Store, or check out our Tour page.

KTGK - tour date/presale: Portugal

Sat, 06 Oct 2007 06:45:00 GMT

Friday - 5th October 2007

Mark will be playing the Campo Pequeno in Lisbon, Portugal on April 4, 2008. VIP members can order tickets before the general public, beginning Monday, October 8 at 10:00am Portugal local time (GMT +1).

KTGC tour dates/presale: France

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:58:00 GMT

Tuesday - 2nd October 2007

Mark will be playing four concerts in France during next year's KTGC tour. The mk.com presale starts October 4th. For information on presales and to purchase tickets please go to our Tickets page in the Store.

London Showcase

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 21:24:00 GMT

Monday - 1st October 2007

Mark and his band will be playing an intimate session in front of a live studio audience for BBC Radio 2 in London this Friday, October 5th. We have a pair of tickets each to offer 24 fans, and if you'd like a chance to attend the show then please email us between 2pm local UK time Tuesday 2nd October and 2pm local UK time Wednesday 3rd October. Only emails received between those times will be entered into the draw. You should email help@markknopfler.com, with the subject line Mark Knopfler BBC Session tickets, and include your name and contact telephone number. 24 names will be randomly selected, and those lucky fans will be contacted on Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning to confirm the details. Note that this offer is open to UK and Eire residents only, gives you entrance to the show only, and does not cover transport etc. Please note also, you will need to bring some proof of identity with you in order to gain entry to the show.

Update - 6th October

A select audience of around eighty people attended the London showcase at the BBC's studios in Maida Vale. The set list of ten songs, some from the new Kill To Get Crimson album, were played and a series of mini-interviews conducted by Simon Mayo. The showcase will be broadcast on BBC Radio 2 on the 19th of November.

Additional dates at the Royal Albert Hall, London

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 20:00:00 GMT

Wednesday - 26th September 2007

The first three Royal Albert Hall shows in London have been so popular, there will be 3 additional dates at that venue. Mark will now be playing the RAH for 6 nights from May 25 through May 30, 2008. Our VIP members will have the first opportunity to purchase tickets to the added May 28, 29 and 30 shows. For more details on these shows go to the tour page.

Amsterdam Showcase Competition

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 23:58:00 GMT

Tuesday - 25th September 2007

If you didn't win tickets to see Mark's intimate gig in Amsterdam this Wednesday (26th Sept), don't give up just yet. We've got a pair of tickets each for 5 lucky winners. Just email your answers to the 2 questions below to help@markknopfler.com, along with a telephone number you can be reached at, and make sure we receive your entries by 6pm today UK local time (in Holland that is GMT +1). Winners will then be contacted by telephone tomorrow and be able to watch the show tomorrow night. Please note that this competition is only open to residents of The Netherlands. The prize gives you entrance to the show only, and does not cover transport, etc.

Questions:

1. What do the Mark Knopfler songs Calling Elvis and Back to Tupelo have in common ?

2. Name two American towns/cities which form part of the titles of Mark Knopfler songs.

Update - Wednesday 26th September

Many congratulations to our five lucky winners. All winners have been contacted and are looking forward to being in the audience at the showcase. Oh, the answers to the questions:-

1. Both about Elvis Presley

2. There were quite a few to choose from including Knoxville, Nazareth, Brooklyn,
New Orleans, Philadelphia, not to mention Tupelo (!)

Dates for Sweden

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 22:25:00 GMT

Wednesday - 19th September 2007

Mark will be playing the following cities in Sweden during his 2008 Kill To Get Crimson tour. Ticket presales for these two dates will be from September 20th - 25th starting at 10.00 local time.

April 22, 2008 Loftbergs Lila Arena - Karlstadt

April 23, 2008 Hovet - Stockholm

Dates for Spain

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 23:56:00 GMT

Tuesday - 18th September 2007

Mark will be playing the following cities in Spain during his 2008 Kill To Get Crimson tour. Ticket presales for these three dates will be from September 25 - 28. We will let you know the start time for the presales very soon.

  SHOW DATE      VENUE                                 LOCATION
  April 2, 2008       Palau St. Jordi                      Barcelona, Spain
  April 3, 2008       Palacio De Portes               Madrid, Spain
  April 5, 2008       Granada Coliseo Atarfe     Atarfe, Spain

Berlin Showcase on German TV

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 21:40:00 GMT

Tuesday - 18th September 2007

We can now confirm that the Berlin showcase will be broadcast by Germany's RBB on Sept 21st at midnight (local time in Germany, 11pm in the UK).

Additional UK Tickets Available

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:54:00 GMT

We've secured additional tickets for the following shows in the UK: May 18, 2008 at the Playhouse in Edinburgh and May 25, 26 and 27, 2008 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. You can purchase your tickets now in the Tickets section of the store.

German Special Edition CD

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 15:07:00 GMT

Tuesday - 18th September 2007

Due to a technical glitch the concert ticket rebate codes that were issued with a special edition of ‘Kill To Get Crimson’ are invalid. Consumers will have to reapply for a new, valid code to redeem the the discount. All further information is to be found on www.eventim.de

Please excuse any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Edinburgh & Dublin Presale Time Change

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 13:32:00 GMT

Due to tremendous strain on the server, the following presales will begin 30 minutes later than originally scheduled. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Edinburgh, UK Presale rescheduled to: Sep. 17, 2007@ 15:30 BST
Dublin, Ireland Presale rescheduled to: Sep. 17, 2007@ 15:30 IST

Presales for Brighton and Belfast will begin at 15:00 as scheduled.

Record Company pre-sale, Germany

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 23:26:00 GMT

Friday - 14th September 2007

Buy your 'special edition' version of Kill To Get Crimson from most major German retailers, including Amazon.de, and get a 10% discount on a pair of tickets when you pre-order for Mark's shows in Germany next year. Each 'special edition' CD (marked with a sticker) has an insert with a unique discount code, which can be used to pre-order your tickets. Full details on how to purchase your tickets are detailed on the insert. Orders must be placed before October 25th 2007.

European Dates for 'Kill To Get Crimson' Tour

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 21:35:00 GMT

As promised, we have many more European dates to announce for Mark's 2008 Kill To Get Crimson tour. And we're not done yet. In the weeks to come, we will be letting you know about additional European dates, as well as tour dates and exclusive MarkKnopfler.com ticket presales for the rest of the world.

For more details go to the Tickets page in the Store or check out our Tour page. Don't forget to make sure you've signed up for a VIP Membership, as these presales are only open to our members.

More UK promo info

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:15:00 GMT

Thursday - 12th September 2007

Mark will be interviewed by Adam Boulton on Sky News this coming Sunday morning, 16 Sept. He’ll be on-air between 10:30 and 11am discussing the new album. He’ll also be chatting to Johnny Walker that evening on BBC Radio 2. Tune in from 5pm to hear the session.

VIP Member Ticket Presale for Brussels, Belgium

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 16:50:00 GMT

MarkKnopfler.com is currently holding a ticket presale for Mark's June 3, 2008 show in Brussels, Belgium. This exclusive offer will run from today, September 10, to September 18 and is available to all MarkKnopfler.com VIP members. If you are not a VIP member already, you can sign up for free now.

KILL TO GET CRIMSON TOUR DATES - EUROPE
SHOW DATE	VENUE	LOCATION	PRESALE START
June 3, 2008	Forest National	Brussels	NOW ON SALE

Stay tuned for an extensive list of tour dates and ticket presales to be announced very shortly.

MK - UK TV Appearances next week

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:52:00 GMT

Friday -September 7th 2007

Mark will be interviewed on BBC TV's Breakfast News on Tuesday 11th Sept and later the same day on ITV's Alan Titchmarsh Show at 3 pm.

Seeing in the Dark

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 20:07:00 GMT

Thursday - September 6th 2007

Mark and Guy have collaborated to produce the music for a major TV documentary called Seeing In The Dark to be aired by PBS in North America on Wednesday the 19th September (check local listing for times, etc). The hour-long film is the work of award-winning journalist and film-maker Timothy Ferris. Based upon Ferris' best-selling book, it charts the rise and success of amateur astronomers. The film will be available on DVD (HD) from the 20th September at www.pbs.org

Win Tickets To An Intimate Gig In Amsterdam

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 20:07:00 GMT

UPDATED Friday - 7th September 2007

Wednesday - 5th September 2007

Mark will be playing an intimate semi-acoustic gig in Amsterdam, Holland on Sept 26th 2007 for a few lucky competition winners. The hour long show will premiere songs from the new album, Kill To Get Crimson, as well as featuring material from throughout Mark's career. Places for the concert can ONLY BE WON through the below competition – please note that TICKETS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE for this event.

How to enter: Tickets for Mark’s shows in Holland in 2008 go on general sale on September 8th. Buy your tickets through www.ticketservice.nl or any regular ticket service outlet in Holland before September 21st, and then visit www.markknopfler.nl, enter your ticket code and buy Mark’s new album. You will then be entered into the draw for a place at this exclusive event.

Go to www.markknopfler.nl or: http://www.mojo.nl/agenda/evenement.asp?pid=1233 for more info.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS COMPETITION IS EXCLUSIVE TO WWW.MARKKNOPFLER .NL.

VIP Member Ticket Presale

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 19:53:00 GMT

Tuesday 4th September, 2007

MarkKnopfler.com will be holding ticket presales for these first few dates on September 5 through 7. We’re excited to offer our VIP members some of the best seats in the house. There is no cost for membership, and you will need an account in order to participate in this presale. If you don’t already have an account, sign up today. Then, to ensure you have a smooth and speedy checkout, we suggest setting up your Express Checkout information before the day of the sale.

KILL TO GET CRIMSON TOUR DATES - EUROPE
SHOW DATE	VENUE	LOCATION	PRESALE START
March 30, 2008	Heineken Music Hall	Amsterdam	September 5, 2007 @ 7PM CEST
March 31, 2008	Ahoy	Rotterdam	September 5, 2007 @ 7PM CEST

For more details, you can click the presale start times above, or check the Tickets page in the Store. We'll have more show and ticket sale announcements soon.

Showcase in Berlin

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 22:44:00 GMT

Monday - 3rd Septmeber 2007

Mark will be playing an intimate semi-acoustic gig at the Meistersaal (www.meistersaal.de) in Berlin, Germany on Sept 10th 2007. The 60-minute show will premiere songs from the new album, Kill To Get Crimson, as well as featuring material from throughout Mark's career. Only 150 tickets are available to purchase for this exclusive event. Further info at www.trinityconcerts.de

update - Tuesday 11th Sept 2007

Mark's Berlin Showcase will be broadcast on Germany's RBB TV Channel on 21st September at 11 pm GMT.

Kill To Get Crimson - Single

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 23:07:00 GMT

Tuesday - 7th August 2007

To be released on the 24th September in the UK and most of the rest of Europe, the first single from the forthcoming Kill To Get Crimson album will be True Love Will Never Fade. This will be available digitally throughout much of Europe and also as a 7" vinyl in the UK only (at this stage). In the USA and Canada the single will be Punish The Monkey, though a release date for the USA/Canada is yet to be announced.

New Mark Knopfler Album

Sat, 28 Jul 2007 14:35:00 GMT

Update - Friday - 29th June 2007

Mark’s new solo record, Kill To Get Crimson, will be released worldwide on or around 17 September 2007. Mark will be out promoting this latest release in September, which may include some intimate performances in select capital cities.

Track listing for Kill To Get Crimson:

True Love Will Never Fade - 4:21
The Scaffolder’s Wife - 3:52
The Fizzy And The Still - 4:07
Heart Full Of Holes - 6:36
We Can Get Wild - 4:17
Secondary Waltz - 3:43
Punish The Monkey - 4:36
Let It All Go - 5:17
Behind With The Rent - 4:46
The Fish And The Bird - 3:45
Madame Geneva’s - 3:59
In The Sky - 7:29

Musicians are:

Mark Knopfler: vocals and guitars
Guy Fletcher: keyboards
Glenn Worf: bass guitar and string bass
Danny Cummings: drums and percussion

Additional musicians:

Ian Lowthian: accordion
John McCusker: violin and cittern
Frank Ricotti: vibes
Chris White: flute, saxophone and clarinet
Steve Sidwell: trumpet

Watch this space for further details.

Strat Masters

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 08:51:00 GMT

Thursday - 15th March 2007

Mark has made a contribution to a new film about the Fender Stratocaster guitar.

Filmed at his British Grove studio, Mark talks about his love of the 'Strat' for a new DVD called Strat Masters, which is to be released soon by Headstock Productions Ltd. Among others who talk about the Stratocaster are Bruce Welch, Hank Marvin, Ry Cooder, Chris Rea, Jeff Beck and Robert Cray. For further info, click here and here.

Update - 26th July 2007

The Strat Masters DVD is now avilable and features Mark pretty much throughout. To get your copy go to Stratmasters.

Third Honorary Degree

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 22:35:00 GMT

Thurs -5th July 2007

Following on from the Honorary Doctorates conferred in 1993 by the University of Newcastle and in 1995 by the University of Leeds, Mark is to receive a third Honorary Doctorate of Music. The degree is to be bestowed by the University of Sunderland in recognition of his "outstanding achievements in the field of music." You can read more on the University of Sunderland website.

Update - 13th July 2007

The Honorary Doctorate was conferred at an academic awards ceremony held at Sunderland's Stadium of Light on the 11th of July.

Gibson Guitartown London

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 20:30:00 GMT

Friday - 4th May 2007

Update - 15th June 2007

Mark and a host of other well-known British musicians such as Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, Paul Weller and Brian May, have joined forces with a number of British artists including Sir Peter Blake, Gerald Scarfe and Andrew Logan, to support Gibson Guitartown London, a major initiative launched in the UK by US guitar makers Gibson. The artists are busy painting thirty 10ft high fibreglass models of the Gibson Les Paul which will displayed close to London’s Tower Bridge for ten weeks commencing late June. At the same time, thirty standard sized, hand-painted Gibson SG models will be exhibited at The O2 in near-by Greenwich. Each of the model guitars is to be signed by an associated musician and auctioned, with proceeds going to support The Prince’s Trust , Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy, and Teenage Cancer Trust . For more information on Gibson Guitartown London, please visit www.londonguitartown.com.

One of the 10ft Les Paul models has actually been made by a group of inmates at Pentonville Prison in the UK under the art direction of Mike Cahillane of the prison's Education Team. Calling themselves 'the Ville Boys', they worked in the Health Department of Pentonville to intricately design their 10ft Les Paul with a montage of images representing the influence of the guitar and artists over the years. Art plays an important role in the prison's rehabilitation programme. Nick Leader, Governor of HMP Pentonville, said the project had been "a collaboration between the main prison and the Health and Education Departments .... We are using this work to encourage change through personal development by empowering the prisoners with necessary skills. This work helps boost self-esteem and confidence whilst nurturing creative abilities."

Mark is a patron of the charity Music in Prisons and recently paid a visit to the prision to meet the Ville Boys and sign the model Les Paul at a specially arranged art exhibition. Mark says, "The guitar looks amazing and the inmates at Pentonville have done an incredible job to capture the spirit of the featured guitar legends, I hope the guitar sells well when it goes under the hammer."

Seven Ages of Rock

Fri, 08 Jun 2007 11:47:00 GMT

Friday - 8th June 2007

Mark was interviewed recently for the BBC series The Seven Ages of Rock. The episode featuring Mark's contribution will be broadcast on Saturday, 16th June at 9 p.m. on BBC2 and again on Sunday, 17th June at 11 p.m. on BBC1. For further info go to the Seven Ages of Rock website.

New version, Brothers in Arms single - SAMA release

Thu, 24 May 2007 15:05:00 GMT

Thursday - 24th May 2007
Update - 30th May 2007

Update - 14th June 2007

The new version of 'Brothers In Arms' is now available to download at the following sites:

247
3UK (247; groovemobile; PC)
7Digital
Apple Europe
DX3 Download Store
HMV
Musicbrigade (audio)
Napster
O2
O2 Mobix
OD2
Orange
Orange (Musiwave Online)
Samsung
Sony
Tesco
T-Mobile UK
Virgin Direct
Vodafone (Musiwave)
Vodafone Music Service (Sony)
Wippit

PLEASE NOTE: At this time, the single is only available for download in the UK and Ireland.

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A new version of the Dire Straits track 'Brothers in Arms' is to be released on Tuesday 29th May in aid of the South Atlantic Medal Association. The new version was recorded 'live' by Mark for the BBC in a one-take session at the Abbey Road studios in London. The release aims to raise funds to help take veterans of the early 1980s Falklands conflict back to the Falkland Islands, which has proved effective in treating the post-traumatic stress disorder suffered by many of those who fought in the war.

The release will be available as a digital download from sites such as iTunes. There will also be a limited number of CD format singles available from June 6th only from www.falklands25.com and www.sama82.org.uk. Mark says "I'm touched that my song 'Brothers in Arms', which I wrote at the time of the Falklands war, has been chosen to support the many veterans who are still suffering from the effects of that conflict."

To date, more veterans have died from suicide than were actually killed in the conflict with over 300 dying at their own hands. Many more have had their lives shattered by PTSD. Returning to the islands to lay their ghosts to rest has proven to be a remarkably successful journey in the treatment of PTSD. Of those who have returned SAMA know of no veterans who have subsequently taken their own life. The record will be released in the UK on the 29th of May 2007, the 25th anniversary of the British victory at Goose Green.

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Today, June 14, 2007, marks the 25th anniversary of Liberation Day for the Falklands Island conflict. Remember to show your support to the veterans of this conflict by purchasing a copy of the rereleased 'Brothers in Arms' at any one of the various online retailers listed above.

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Update: Tues 21st August 2007

Musicians on the track are:

Mark Knopfler (guitar & vocals)
Luke Brighty (guitar)
Marcus Cliffe (bass)
Danny Cummings (drums)
Guy Fletcher (keyboards)
Bobby Valentino (Violin & other strings)

Congratulations Mark! “Brothers in Arms” Voted the Second Greatest Album in Rock History

Fri, 18 May 2007 19:28:00 GMT

Friday - 18th May 2007

In a recent BBC poll, Dire Strait’s “Brothers in Arms” was voted the second greatest album in rock history after Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the USA”. “Brothers in Arms”, which is also one of the all time best selling albums in the UK, beat out releases by Nirvana, The Clash, David Bowie and The Beatles. For a list of the BBC’s Top Ten greatest rock albums in history click here.

A Guitar Lesson with Mark !

Wed, 09 May 2007 14:05:00 GMT

Tuesday - 3rd April 2007
Update - 9th May 2007

Breast Cancer Haven held its big fundraising ‘Blush Ball’ at the fabulous Natural History Museum in London on Thursday, May 3rd, 2007. During the evening an auction was held and one of the items up for grabs was a half-hour guitar lesson with Mark in his British Grove Studio. In addition, the winning bidder received a copy of Mark and Emmylou’s All The Roadrunning CD signed by Mark.

We are delighted to announce that a total of over £200,000 was raised for Breast Cancer Haven. The winning bid for the guitar lesson was a fantastic £35,000 made by a genuine fan from the UK.

Mark Joins International Protest for Darfur

Tue, 01 May 2007 19:09:00 GMT

Tuesday - 1st May 2007

April 29th marked the fourth Global Day for Darfur and Mark lent his support by turning over one of 10,000 hourglasses filled with fake blood. The event was organized by a coalition including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch and called on world leaders to take “decisive action” over atrocities in Darfur. Other big name supporters of the protest included Sir Elton John, George Clooney, Mia Farrow and Mick Jagger. According to the United Nations, the conflict in Darfur has led to 200,000 deaths and two million people being displaced, although Sudan contests these figures, saying that only 9,000 people have died as a result of the conflict so far.