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Update: Bap Kennedy, The Sailor's Revenge

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:47:00 GMT

Tuesday - 13th December 2011

Updated: 26th January, 2012

Produced by Mark and recorded at his British Grove studio, Bap Kennedy's new album, The Sailor's Revenge, will be released on the 30th of January, 2012. You can preview three tracks featuring Mark - Shimnavale ... Please Return To Jesus ... Working Man - on SoundCloud.com.

Read a review of the album and order your copy. Additional info is available on Bap's website and his Facebook page.

Amnesty International's Chimes of Freedom - Update

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Friday - 20th January 2012

We're proud to announce Mark's participation in Amnesty International's latest music project, Chimes Of Freedom: The Songs Of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International. Mark has recorded "Restless Farewell" for the collection, which will support Amnesty's life-saving human rights work. Chimes of Freedom features over 80 musicians across the generational and musical spectrum who have donated their time to support Amnesty International through this beautiful project. The album is dedicated to people worldwide who are unjustly imprisoned or threatened for the peaceful expression of their beliefs.

To mark the North American release of the album on the 24th of January, 2012, Amnesty International have teamed up with Spotify to stream the entire collection of 76 songs on their Facebook page starting on the 24th of January.

Ben Knopfler nomination

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:19:00 GMT

Friday - 6th January 2012

Ben Knopfler has been nominated for the 2012 Pure Rawk Awards Drummer of the Year. If you go to the Pure Rawk Awards website you can get more information and register your vote.

2011 Starcards Xmas Auction

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:18:00 GMT

Wednesday - 23rd November 2011

Its the time of year when we once again feature the Starcards Celebrity Signature Auction which raises funds for London's internationally renowned Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital - GOSH. Mark is a regular supporter of GOSH and this year's auction includes this fabulous framed item with a Get Lucky theme, great photographs, and Mark's autograph on the Two of Hearts.

This fantastic item, together with many other celebrity lots, will be auctioned on the Starcards website starting at 8pm (GMT) on the 25th of November and finishing at 8pm (GMT) on the 5th of December. Get yourself or someone you know a super present and help a great charity in the process.

Update: Sold for £410/$640 (approx)

Mark & Bob - showtime, London gigs

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:14:00 GMT

Wednesday - 16th November 2011

If you will be attending any of the London shows please be aware that Mark will be on stage at 7.30 p.m. Doors open at 6.45 p.m.

Mark on new Bo Walton album - update

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:41:00 GMT

Wednesday - 9th November 2011

Bo tells us that Miss You Bad will now appear on the album. Mark's contribution to the two songs was recorded back in early October 1992 and the material has never been released before. The double sided CD single - Mark plays on Hey Mister Night - is available now and you will be able to download the songs from the single from midnight on the 24th of November. The full album is scheduled for release on the 28th of February, 2012.

Trouble In Mind

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:05:00 GMT

Tuesday - 8th November 2011

Mark is featured on Trouble In Mind, a track on Bob Dylan's 2011 album Pure Dylan. The track was actually recorded back in 1979 as part of the Slow Train Coming sessions.

Mark on Dylan Amnesty Tribute album

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMT

Tuesday - 8th November 2011

Mark has recorded the song Restless Farewell which will be featured on the forth-coming Amnesty International tribute album Chimes of Freedom: Songs of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International. The album will be released on the 24th of January 2012 in North America and the rest of the world on the 30th of January.

Mark and Bap Kennedy

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 18:13:00 GMT

Tuesday - 4th January 2011

Mark has recorded an album with Bap Kennedy in London. The record features the following musicians:

Ian Thomas - drums
Glenn Worf - bass
James Walbourne - guitars
Guy Fletcher - piano, keyboards
John McCusker - fiddle
Mike Mc Goldrick - whistles

4 Nov 2011 - Update: Bap's album, The Sailor's Revenge, will be released on the 30th of January, 2012. Mark plays guitar on seven tracks - Shimnavale/Working Man/No More/Please Return To Jesus/The Sailor's Revenge/The Right Stuff/Celtic Sea - and backing vocals on Celtic Sea.

Mark on new Bo Walton album

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:29:00 GMT

Thursday - November 3rd 2011

Mark plays on Bo Walton's new album, Waiting On A Dream, to be released in February 2012. A double sided single will come out on the 24th of November, 'S Too Much/Hey Mister Night. He plays on Hey Mister Night and another song, Miss You Bad, which is not on the album but should be released in due course. More info

Bob & Mark tour: Important Notice - Photography & Recording

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 19:39:00 GMT

Thursday - 6th October 2011

On the current Bob Dylan and Mark Knopfler Tour, photography or recording by any means will not be permitted. Please note, this policy applies to every venue on the tour up to an including Hammersmith on the 21st of November. Please respect Mark and Bob's wishes and enjoy the show.

The Thing About Hank (Marvin)

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:42:00 GMT

Monday - 3rd October 2011

Mark is among the contributors to BBC Radio 4's The Thing About Hank to be broadcast in the UK on Tuesday, the 11th of October, at 1.30 pm.

Limited Tickets Released for Bob and Mark in Cardiff

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:44:00 GMT

A handful of tickets have just been re-released for the Mark Knopfler and Bob Dylan performance in Cardiff on October 13. Don't miss this one-in-a-lifetime performance - pick up yours today.

Mark and Bob: London dates

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:46:00 GMT

Friday - 16th September 2011

The HMV Apollo will host Bob Dylan and his special guest, our own Mark Knopfler, for three nights this November. On Tuesday, September 20, MarkKnopfler.com is holding ticket presales for these performances, running November 19, 20 and 21, so be sure to log into your account by 9 am BST that day for your chance at some of the best seats in the house.

Mark on new Pieta Brown album

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:50:00 GMT

Wednesday - 14th August 2011

Mark is featured on the track, So Many Miles, on Pieta Brown's forth-coming album, Mercury. Mark says, "'When Pieta sings you're aware of something effortless and natural, like rain on earth."

Save The Children - I'm Gonna Be Your Friend

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 11:01:00 GMT

Tuesday - 9th August 2011

Millions of children are facing starvation right now – this doesn't have to happen. Save The Children has launched an emergency aid response in Africa.

Today sees the launch of a ground-breaking social media campaign, I’m Gonna Be Your Friend supported by many of the world’s most famous names in entertainment and their fans. A global audience in the region of 600 million Facebook and Twitter fans - hashtag #beafriend - can view a short film of the crisis in East Africa created by award-winning director Kevin MacDonald from footage of East Africa. The film is set to the 1973 Bob Marley & The Wailers song High Tide or Low Tide.

Please watch the video, share with friends and go to iTunes to download Bob Marley & The Wailer’s single High Tide or Low Tide with all proceeds going to the East Africa food crisis appeal. You can also use the I’m Gonna Be Your Friend link to make a donation.

Children urgently need your help. Share this info on Facebook and Twitter. Go to iTunes and download Bob Marley & The Wailer’s single High Tide or Low Tide to support Save The Children’s East Africa appeal. Donate now. Do it now. Do it for the Children

Sweden & Denmark Ticket Presales

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 19:54:00 GMT

UPDATE Friday - 12th August 2011

We've just gotten a small new block of tickets for the November 2 show in Herning, so we'll be on sale for a little longer. If you haven't got your tickets yet, head to the Store now.

Wednesday - 3rd August 2011

Starting tomorrow, August 4th at 10 am CEST, the MarkKnopfler.com Store will be holding ticket presales for Mark's November dates with Bob Dylan in Herning, Malmö and Stockholm. We've got some of the best seats for these shows, so be sure to join us then to get yours.

Be sure to visit out Tour Page for a complete list of Mark's upcoming dates and where to get tickets.

Thomas Dolby collaboration

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 18:31:00 GMT

Tuesday - 2nd August 2011

Mark plays on 17 Hills, a track on Thomas Dolby's CD A Map of the Floating City. The album is currently scheduled to be released late October but this may change. We'll keep you posted.

The Old Grey Whistle Test

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:59:00 GMT

Tuesday - 2nd August 2011

This year sees the 40th anniversary of The Old Grey Whistle Test. The OGWT was launched in the UK in 1971 and until 1998 it was the BBC's flagship music programme providing the first British exposure to the likes of Bob Marley, Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, Bonnie Raitt, Steely Dan and Billy Joel. Many of you will have seen the 1978 footage of Dire Straits perfoming Sultans of Swing on the OGWT.

The story goes that the show got its unusual name from the USA where songs written by people such as Carole King and Gerry Goffin where perfomed before RKO cleaning staff many of whom were in their mature years and had greying hair. If they could whistle the tune after hearing it, it was said to have passed the 'old grey whistle test'. Bob Harris, who presented the OGWT for many years, tells a slightly different version. "It was a 'tin pan alley' phrase from years ago." says Bob, "When they got the first pressing of a record they would play it to people they called the old greys [doormen in grey suits]. The ones they could remember and could whistle having heard it just once or twice had passed the old grey whistle test."

To celebrate its 40th anniversary, various artistes who performed on the OGWT will be featured in a series of programmes on BBC Radio 2. Bob Harris' interview with Mark is scheduled to be aired at 10 pm on the 5th of October.

The OGWT at 40 radio series will go up on the BBC iPlayer in its own dedicated area for the duration of the whole series. It will not be downloadable but will give you the opportunity to stay in touch with the broadcasts if you come to them late. Each show will be added up to the iPlayer the week it airs and will remain there until the series finiahes on January 5th 2012.

Mark on new America CD

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 02:30:00 GMT

Wednesday - 27th July 2011

Mark is among the guests who feature on, Back Pages, the new album from the band America. He plays on their cover of Sailing To Philadelphia.

Mark to tour with Bob Dylan, dates and mk.com presales

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 18:19:00 GMT

Thursday - 14th July 2011

In a coming together of two of the greatest living songwriters, Mark and his band will be joining Bob Dylan for a series of shows around England and Europe this autumn.

Both artists will be taking a coterie of their own musicians and as usual Mark has assembled a group of players who are the best in their field. The band will consist of Richard Bennett on guitar, Guy Fletcher on keyboards, Jim Cox on piano, John McCusker on violin & cittern, Mike McGoldrick on flute, whistle & pipes, Glenn Worf on bass and Ian Thomas on drums.

Mark has taken a break from recording his next album in order to participate in what is likely to be the must see show of the year. Mark's association with Dylan dates back to 1979 when he played on Dylan's Slow Train Coming Sessions and then produced Bob's acclaimed 1983 release Infidels.

Mark says, "I'm much looking forward to going out on the road with Bob in such a special year. Also, it was an honour to be asked to record one of Bob's songs on the forthcoming Amnesty International 50th anniversary album to mark his 70th birthday"

Check out the dates and starting from Saturday 16th July mk.com ticket sales

Mark's foreword to Rudy's new book

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:18:00 GMT

Thursday - 30th June 2011

Mark has written to foreword to a new book written by his great friend, Rudy Pensa. The book, titled Archtop Guitars: The Journey from Cremona to New York, traces the work of legendary guitar makers John D'Angelico, James D'Aquisito and John Monteleone, and their connections with the master violin makers of Cremono, Italy, such as Antonio Stradivari, Guiseppe Guarneri and Andrea Amati. You can find out more about the book here.

New album update

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 23:13:00 GMT

Wednesday - 15th June 2011

Updated: 26th June:

Mark is continuing to work on his next solo album. Musicians working with Mark on the new album are Guy Fletcher (keyboards), Richard Bennett (guitar), Glenn Worf (bass), Paul Franklin (pedal steel), Ian Thomas (drums), Jim Cox (keyboards). Also weaving their magic are Phil Cunningham, Mike McGoldrick and John McCusker. Mark is unlikely to start mixing the album until early 2012 and there is currently no release schedule. Further info will be posted as it becomes available.

'GREAT' Charity performance

Fri, 20 May 2011 20:59:00 GMT

Friday - 20th May 2011

On the 19th of May Mark, Guy, Luke Brighty, John McCusker and Danny Thompson, played a special charity gig before an invited audience at central London's new Corinthia Hotel. The event was in aid of Mariella Frostrup's The Gender Rights & Equality Action Trust (GREAT). Songs played were Sailing To Philadelphia, Romeo & Juliet, Get Lucky, Song For Sonny Liston, Marbletown and Local Hero. GREAT aims to foster gender equality and raise awareness and funds to support grass roots gender equality projects in Africa and beyond. Among the highlights of the evening was the auction of an MK Strat which sold for a very impressive £75,000.

Mark on new Greg Brown CD

Wed, 18 May 2011 18:36:00 GMT

Wednesday - 18th May 2011

Mark is featured on the new Greg Brown CD, Freak Flag, released on the 10th of May. Mark plays on the track Flat Stuff. More info on the album can be found here.

Mark recording new album

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:31:00 GMT

Thursday - 10th March 2011

Mark is back in the studio to begin work on a new solo album. There is no release schedule for the moment. Further details will be posted as they become available.

Mark on new Diane Schuur album.

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 21:46:00 GMT

Friday - 18th February 2011

Mark is among a number of artists who are featured on Diane Schuur's new album, The Gathering, which is due for release on Vanguard Records on the 7th of June. more info

Der Steiger Award

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 18:47:00 GMT

Thurs - 17th February 2011

Mark is among this year's recipients of Germany's Der Steiger awards. The award comes in the Music Category and will be presented at a ceremony to he held in Bochum, Germany, on the 12th of March. The Der Steiger awards are presented to those who have made outstanding contributions in a variety of categories including film, sport, media and music

Mark on new Chris Barber CD

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 18:11:00 GMT

Friday - 31st December 2010

Legendary British jazzman Chris Barber's new CD, Memories of My Trip, is to be released at the end of January 2012 and features a host of top artists including Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Muddy Waters and Jeff Healy. Our own Mark Knopfler is featured on three tracks, Blues Stay Away From Me, Ragtime Piece and The Next Time I'm In Town.

Jafar Panahi petition

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 05:06:00 GMT

Wednesday - 29th December 2010

Mark is among thousands of people worldwide who have signed an online petition addressed to The Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran calling for the immediate release of the internationally respected Iranian film-maker Jafar Panahi (winner of the Camera d' Or at Cannes, the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival and the Silver Bear at the Berlin Film Festival) and his family and dependents.

Mark Knopfler - A Life in Songs

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 16:58:00 GMT

Friday - 10th December 2010

A new BBC TV documentary made by Planet North, Mark Knopfler - A Life in Songs, is currently scheduled to be broadcast on BBC4 at 9 pm (UK time) on the 28th of January, 2011.

Mark's hand-written lyrics to Get Lucky

Sat, 27 Nov 2010 01:53:00 GMT

Friday - 26th November 2010

Some of the lyrics to the song Get Lucky hand-written by Mark could soon be yours. They will be auctioned by Bonhams of Knightsbridge, London, in a charity auction being organized by the PRS on behalf of the Teenage Cancer Trust. The auction will take place on the 15th of December. See the lot. Further information is available on the Bonhams website.

GOSH Xmas auction

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:49:00 GMT

Tuesday - 23rd November 2010

Each year at this time Mark supports Celebrity Starcards to help raise funds for London's famous Great Ormond Steet Children's Hostpital which provides specialist treaments and care for children from many countries. This year Mark has donated a Get Lucky themed signed Starcard.

There are also a number of signed Formula One Starcards going up for auction.

The Starcards auction starts on Ebay this Thursday (25th November) and ends Sunday 5th December.

Prince's Trust Gala Auction

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:13:00 GMT

Tuesday - 16th November 2010

Mark is among various artists who have donated items for a Gala Charity Auction on behalf of the Prince's Trust. Mark's donation is a drumhead played by Danny Cummings on the Get Lucky tour which has been signed by Mark and the rest of the band.

Update 21st Nov:

Auction finished with a winning bid of £1040/$1600 (approx)

Mark to become honorary vice-president

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 02:37:00 GMT

Friday - 8th October 2010

Mark is to become an honorary vice-president of the Tyne Theatre and Opera House Preservation Trust. Trust chairman Malcolm Dix said: “I had an exchange of text messages with Mark and I was delighted when he agreed to lend his name to the work we are doing to restore the Tyne Theatre and Opera House to its former glory." Further info can be found here.

Mark to be honoured by the ARPS

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 01:49:00 GMT

Friday - 8th October 2010

Mark is to be a recipient of the ARPS Sound Fellowship which is bestowed on individuals who have made a "significant contribution to the art, science or business of sound recording". The APRS describe Mark as "guitarist, singer, songwriter, record producer, film score composer and owner of British Grove Studios."

PureSolo competition winner

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 01:34:00 GMT

Friday - 8th October 2010

We are thrilled to finally be able to announce the winner of the PureSolo Mark Knopfler competition. Because of the high standard of the top 5 it was a difficult choice but, after much deliberation, Mark has chosen as his winner:

Christophe Leyssard

I'm sure everyone in the PureSolo community will join us in congratulating Christophe on winning this amazing prize and we all look forward to hearing his account of the great day.

The lucky runner-up was Patrick Wasewicz who will receive a Fender Telecaster courtesy of the National Guitar Museum

Everyone here at PureSolo would like to thank ALL participants in the competition. It has been an interesting, inspiring, sometimes contentious but ultimately amazing competition and we would like to thank Mark for agreeing to give our lucky winner, what we are sure will be, an unforgettable experience!

I'm sure everyone in the PureSolo community will join us in congratulating Christophe on winning this amazing prize and we all look forward to hearing his account of the great day.

The lucky runner-up was Patrick Wasewicz who will receive a Fender Telecaster courtesy of the National Guitar Museum

Everyone at PureSolo would like to thank ALL participants in the competition. It has been an interesting, inspiring, sometimes contentious but ultimately amazing competition and we would like to thank Mark for agreeing to give our lucky winner, what we are sure will be, an unforgettable experience!

European concerts on USB

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 01:28:00 GMT

Friday - 18th June 2010

There's just over one month left on Mark's Get Lucky world tour, and there's now a way to relive the shows, whether or not you got a chance to attend: A live MP3 recording of Mark's European shows.

simfy live has been recording these dates in high quality audio and is now offering them on a Mark Knopfler USB flash drive (1 GB memory, MP3s in 320 kbps), available for purchase at the venue or online, or as a digital download. You can find a full list and audio clips of all the available concert recordings at simfylive.com.

PureSolo Announces Mark Knopfler Competition

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:58:00 GMT

Monday - 14th June 2010

Guitarists are invited to audition online for the chance to win a one-to-one mentoring session with Mark Knopfler

PureSolo.com, the online music recording community, has teamed up with guitarist Mark Knopfler to launch an online guitar competition, in which guitarists are given the chance to win a master class with Mark at his private studios in London.

The competition's unique method of entry offers guitarists the opportunity to take the place of Knopfler on three original recordings. These tracks have been specially remastered with the lead guitar part removed and entrants are invited to re-record this part in their own style.

Guitarists without access to recording equipment need not worry, as all the tools needed to create their competition entry are provided at PureSolo.com. The site boasts an online recording facility that makes it easy for anyone to record music using just a microphone and computer.

Once submitted for entry, songs can be played and rated by other members of the PureSolo community, eventually creating a shortlist from which the winning recording will be chosen by an expert panel of judges including Mark Knopfler.

Joining Mark on the judging panel are Chris Vinnicombe, Guitar Editor at MusicRadar.com; and Harvey Newquist, author and founder of The National Guitar Museum.

The competition launches today, June 14, and will run until August 31. The original backing tracks required for entry are exclusively available at PureSolo.com and are priced at £1.99. Once purchased, PureSolo tracks can be re-recorded an unlimited number of times.

The competition prize includes a return economy flight from anywhere in the world and two nights in a 5* hotel in London. There will also be a prize for the competition's runner up, a Fender guitar courtesy of The National Guitar Museum.

Promo vid

Apology notice

Mon, 31 May 2010 21:18:00 GMT

Monday - 31st May 2010

Dear All,

Unfortunately, there was a major problem last night at the first night in London and many of you had to queue for much longer than we would have liked. This was caused by understaffing and lack of preparedness by the Albert Hall for which I can only apologise.

I wanted to write to everybody to say thanks for being so patient and to apologise for the ticketing pick up not being as efficient as it should have been. We have now taken additional steps to ensure that this won't happen again.

I look forward to seeing you all at an MK show in the future and thanks for your continued support.

All the best
Paul Crockford

Extra Tickets Released for RAH Shows

Tue, 18 May 2010 00:59:00 GMT

Monday - 17th May 2010

A new block of tickets has been released for all six of Mark's shows at the Royal Albert Hall. Tickets are available now through the RAH site, as well as through Ticketmaster.

The shows runMay 30 through June 4, and there are some really excellent seats up for grabs in this sale. Tickets are sure to go quickly, so visit one of the official sellers listed to get yourself to the show of your choice.

Win yourself a Candy Apple Red Strat

Wed, 05 May 2010 16:25:00 GMT

Wednesday - 5th May 2010

To celebrate the release of Alchemy on DVD and Blu-Ray, restored to pristine High Definition visual clarity, with remixed stereo and stunning 5.1 surround sound, Mercury are giving you the chance to win a Fender ® Standard Stratocaster in magnificent Candy Apple Red – a replica of the guitar used by Mark Knopfler in the gig! Five runners up will receive a set of Alchemy Live sweat and headbands. To enter, simply click here and enter your email address – it’s that easy.

Competition closes at 5pm (BST) on Monday 17th May 2010.

Jimmy Webb collaboration

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:16:00 GMT

Wednesday - 28th April 2010

Mark is among various major artists who feature on Jimmy Webb's new album 'Just Across The River'. Mark plays on a track called 'The Highwayman'. The album is due for release on the 29th of June.

More info

BBC Artworks

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:47:00 GMT

Tuesday - 20th April 2010

Back in January, Mark took time out with Phil Cunnigham to film for the BBC programme, Artworks.

Note change of broadcast date:

The programme will be broadcast on the 10th May on BBC TWO Scotland at 10.00pm, Sky Channel 990 and Iplayer.

Get Lucky tour - set lists

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 13:40:00 GMT

Friday - 17th April 2010

The official position on the question of the publication of set lists for the Get Lucky tour is that set lists should not be published in respect of Mark's wish to create a sense of surprise for people coming to the shows.

Special Dates In Monte Carlo

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 23:51:00 GMT

Monday - 29th March 2010

We're pleased to announce the final dates for Mark Knopfler's 2010 Get Lucky tour. On July 19 and 20, Mark will be performing at Sporting Monte-Carlo, Salle des Étoiles. Beginning at 10 am CEST tomorrow, March 30, MarkKnopfler.com will be holding a members-only presale for these two shows.

These shows will be a bit different than all the other dates on the tour, as 1) they include dinner and 2) there is a shirt and tie dress code. Also, instead of issuing traditional tickets, MarkKnopfler.com will mail all customers a reservation confirmation. There is, however, still a limit of four (4) tickets per order on all presales for the Get Lucky tour.

New Italian date

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:47:00 GMT

Friday - 19th March 2010

On July 14, the Get Lucky tour will make a stop in Milan. Mark will be playing at the Arena Civica and Mark Knopfler.com is holding a Best Seats ticket presale for this show, beginning on March 22. Log into your MarkKnopfler.com account by 11 am CET on Monday for your chance at some of the best seats in the house.

Lucky Lyon

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:07:00 GMT

Wednesday - 17th March 2010

The Get Lucky tour has one last date in France on July 21 at the Théâtres Romains de Fourvière. Beginning at 9 am CEST on March 18, Mark Knopfler.com members can participate in our Best Seats ticket presale for this show. For your best chance at tickets, log into your MarkKnopfler.com account just prior to sale time tomorrow morning.

Mark in Murcia

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:32:00 GMT

Wednesday - 10th March 2010

A further date has been added to the Spanish 2010 'Get Lucky' tour dates. Mark will be making a stop in Murcia, at the Plaza de Toros, on July 24. Mark Knopfler.com members can participate in our Best Seats ticket presale for this show, beginning at 9 am CEST on March 11.

For your best chance at tickets, log into your MarkKnopfler.com account just prior to sale time tomorrow morning. It's also your chance to buy tickets for this show before they're available anywhere else.

Swiss Dates

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:08:00 GMT

Thursday - 4th March 2010

Mark will be hitting two of the biggest summer festivals in Europe in July, as part of his Get Lucky tour. In addition to the Moon & Stars Festival in Locarno, Mark will make a second stop in Switzerland for the legendary Montreux Jazz Festival.

To participate in our members-only presales for these shows, log into your MarkKnopfler.com account by 11 am CEST on Friday, March 5. It's your chance to buy tickets for these shows before they're available anywhere else.

Please note, there is a limit of four (4) tickets per order on all presales for the Get Lucky tour. Also, tickets for all shows will be available for pick up at the venue's box office on the night of the show only. This will help curtail any of these tickets from ending up on the inflated secondary ticket market. We're doing everything we can to ensure a smooth process for you on the night of the show.

Warning: MK tickets - dodgy site

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:53:00 GMT

Thursday - 11th February 2010

It's come to our attention that there is a site purporting to have tickets for sale to a number of Get Lucky tour dates. Please be advised MarkKnopflerLive.com is not an authorized ticket seller. We recommend that you do not buy tickets from MarkKnopflerLive.com There are no guarantees that tickets purchased from this site will be honoured as they may be forgeries, or worse, non-existent. To ensure you have the best ticket buying experience, please be sure to only purchase tickets from authorized sellers, such as MarkKnopfler.com, Ticketmaster and LiveNation. You can always visit the Tour page for links to authorized sellers.

Warner Bros DS vinyls reissue

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:18:00 GMT

Saturday - 30th January 2010

Warner Brothers have hit the ground running in 2010 with a vinyl reissue campaign featuring Dire Straits. Each Dire Straits album has been lovingly re-mastered from the original analog master tapes at Bernie Grundman Mastering, in Hollywood California and pressed on 180 gram European vinyl, at Furnace MFG, Pallas. More info.

UK Music Heritage Plaque award

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 23:07:00 GMT

Friday - 29th January 2010

The first gig played by Dire Straits was back in 1977. A number of bands decided to play on a piece of open ground close to John Illsley's flat at Farrer House on Deptford's Crossfield Estate, South-East London. On December 3rd 2009, a music heritage plaque was placed on the wall of Farrer House to commemorate that first Dire Straits gig. The award of the plaque, presented by the PRS for music, is part of a national UK campaign to highlight areas where significant musical events have taken place. Mark and John were invited to unveil the plaque. Watch the unveiling ceremony.

Echo nomination

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:00:00 GMT

Wednesday - 27th January 2010

Following on from the recent UK Brit nomination, Mark has been nominated for an award in the German Phono Academy's Echo Awards 'Best Pop and Rock Artist' category. Winners will be announced at the end of March.

Update: The category winner was Robbie Williams

New Get Lucky tour date

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:52:00 GMT

Wednesday - 27th January 2010

Mark will be making a stop in Nîmes, France as part of the 2010 Get Lucky tour. MarkKnopfler.com will be holding a members-only ticket presale for this show, beginning tomorrow, January 28. Be sure to sign into your account a few minutes before the presales begin for your chance to purchase tickets. Please note, the presale for this show will be for general admission tickets. Visit the Tour page for more details.

BIA - Brit Award Nomination

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:05:00 GMT

Thursday - 21st January 2010

Dire Straits' Brothers in Arms is one of ten albums which have been nominated for a 2010 Brit Award. The nomination is for the 'Best Album of the Past 30 Years' category.

Update: The category winner was Oasis

Get Lucky tour - US leg support act

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:32:00 GMT

Tuesday - 12th January 2010

It has been confirmed that Pieta Brown will be the support act for all of Mark's US dates for the Get Lucky tour. You can listen to Pieta's music by visiting her MySpace page. For a full list of the US dates, see the Tour page.

Get Lucky tour - personnel

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:03:00 GMT

Thursday - 7th January 2010

Tour personnel for the forth-coming Get Lucky tour will be:

Mark Knopfler - guitar, vocals
Guy Fletcher - keyboards
Danny Cummings - drums
Richard Bennett - guitar
Glenn Worf - bass
John McCusker* - violin, flute, etc
Matt Rollings - piano

*John is unavailable for the North America leg of the tour. His place in the line up will be taken by Tim O'Brien and Michael McGoldrick.

Amazon Sale on ‘Get Lucky’

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:48:00 GMT

Tuesday - 15th December 2009

On Wednesday, December 16, Amazon.com is offering a ‘Lightning Deal’ on Get Lucky. From 9am to 12 pm PST, will be on sale for just $7.99 USD. Visit Amazon for complete details.

Third Amsterdam date & new Albany, NY, USA date

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:36:00 GMT

Update - 9th December 2009, 13:35 EST

The Amsterdam presale is on right now in the MarkKnopfler.com store. We will also be having a Best Seats presale tomorrow morning for a new date at the Palace Theatre in Albany, NY.

Wednesday - 9th December 2009

Mark is to play a third show at the Heineken Music Hall in Amsterdam on the 30th of June, 2010. The mk.com presale to be announced shortly.

BBC Radio 2: Johnnie Walker's 'Radio Rewind'

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:41:00 GMT

Tuesday - 8th December 2009

On the 3rd of January, 2010, Mark will feature in Radio Rewind, part of the Johnnie Walker Show, on BBC Radio 2. The programme will be broadcast between 15:00 and 17:00 GMT.

Automobil - das Vox Automagasin.

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:33:00 GMT

Tuesday - 8th December 2009

Mark recently filmed an item for Germany's Automobil - das Vox Automagasin. This will be aired on the VOX Channel on Sunday 13th December at 4 pm GMT.

New US Date & Presale

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:18:00 GMT

Another date has been added to Mark's Get Lucky world tour. On May 8, 2010, the tour makes a stop in Atlantic City, NJ, for a show at Caesars Circus Maximus. MarkKnopfler.com will be having a members-only ticket presale for this show, starting December 9. Log into your account by 11 am EST this Wednesday for the chance to buy some of the best seats in the house.

Maestro and Solo temporarily not accepted in the Store

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:35:00 GMT

UPDATE DECEMBER 7, 2009

Starting today, members can once again use Maestro and Solo credit cards in the MarkKnopfler.com Store.

Due to changing technical requirements for the Maestro and Solo payment methods, the MarkKnopfler.com Store is currently unable to accept Maestro and Solo as payment methods. We will be working to reintroduce these payment methods in the near future and will post another news item when the issue has been resolved and Maestro and Solo can again be accepted in the store. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Blue Plaque

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:21:00 GMT

Thursday - 26th November 2009

On Thursday 3rd December, Mark and John Illsley will be attending a short ceremony in Deptford, London, to unveil a blue plaque on the site of the first Dire Straits performance back in 1977. The award, presented by PRS for music, is part of a national campaign in the UK to highlight areas where significant musical events have taken place. The plaque will be fixed to Farrer House in Church Street, Deptford and unveiled at 11.30 am.

mk.com will be off-line for a short time from midday Fri 20th Nov

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:44:00 GMT

Thursday -19 November 2009

We will be performing an urgent upgrade that will affect the site tomorrow, Friday 20th November. This could take between 1 and 2 hours to complete and will begin at Noon GMT/UTC. During the upgrade, the site will be offline.

Rockline Radio Interview

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:59:00 GMT

Monday - 16th November 2009

Mark recently did an interview with Bob Coburn for Rockline Radio. The interview will be aired online on the 2nd of December at 8.30 pm PST (4.30 am UK time).

The interview will also be streamed online for two weeks after the initial broadcast via various online affiliates: KZND Anchorage/KUPD Phoenix /KCLB Palm Springs /WTKX Pensacola /WQLZ Springfield /WLSR Galesburg /WIHN Bloomington/KFMW Cedar Rapids /KMKF Manhattan /WKGB Binghamton /WRIF Detroit /WKLQ Grand Rapids /KCGQ Cape Girardeau /WCPR Biloxi /KQRK Missoula /KIBZ Lincoln /WXQR Greenville /KATT OK City /KZZE Medford /WRKT Erie /WTPT Greenville /KRRO Sioux Falls /WRXR Chattanooga /WNFZ Knoxville /KEYJ Abilene /KFRQ McAllen /KZRK Amarillo /KLBJ Austin /KLUB Victoria /WACL Harrisonburg /KHTQ Spokane /WZOR Green Bay /WIIL Chicago/WJJO Madison.

Get Lucky - second digital single

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:53:00 GMT

Thursday - 5th November 2009

The second digital single from Mark's Get Lucky album will be Remembrance Day/Piper To The End. This single will be released on the 9th of November and proceeds will go to the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal, a UK charity providing support to the serving and ex-service community and their dependents. Proceeds from the US release will go to a similar charity in the United States (details to be confirmed). Hostilities during the First World War ceased at the 11th hour of the11th day of the 11th month of 1918 and this day is designated Remembrance Day (aka. Armistice Day).

The second track of the new single has personal significance for Mark: "'Piper To The End' is for my uncle Freddie, Lance Corporal Frederick John Laidler, a piper of the 1st Battalion, Tyneside Scottish, The Black Watch, RHR, who carried his pipes into action and was killed with them at Ficheux, near Arras, on the 20th of May, 1940, aged 20."

For the past two years, the Royal British Legion has organised an event called Silence in the Square which aims to achieve a re-instatement of the traditional two minute silence held at 11 am on the 11th of November in remembrance of the fallen in the two twentieth-century World Wars and other conflicts. Last year, the event drew 10,000 participants for a very moving ceremony involving performances, readings and an invitation to the public to scatter poppies on the water of the fountains in central London's Trafalgar Square.

Mark will perform Remembrance Day in Trafalgar Square shortly before 11 am next Wednesday, 11th November, 2009.

Second LA Date Added

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:16:00 GMT

Friday - 30th October 2009

Great news, LA. Due to popular demand, a second show has been added at the Pantages on April 17, 2010. A MarkKnopfler.com members-only ticket presale will be held for this show, starting on Monday. Log into your account by 9 am PST on November 2 for the chance to buy some of the best seats in the house. There are still Best Seats tickets available for Mark's shows in Paris, Glasgow and Rome.

Allons à Paris

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:42:00 GMT

Tuesday - 27 October 2009

Mark will be returning to France's Palais Omnisport Paris Bercy on June 9, 2010 and we're having a members-only ticket presale starting tomorrow. Log into your account by 9 am CEST on October 28 to purchase some of the best seats in the house. While you're in the store, there are still great seats available for Mark's shows in Glasgow, Perugia and Rome. There are still more dates to come, so stay tuned. Don't forget, you can also stay up to date on the entire Get Lucky tour by visiting the Tour page.

2010 Get Lucky tour - Perugia date

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:46:00 GMT

Tuesday - 20th October 2009

On July 12, 2010, Mark will be performing at the Umbria Jazz at the Arena Santa Giuliana in Perugia, Italy. We will be having members-only ticket presales, beginning at 9 am CEST on October 21. Make sure that you log into your account just before the sale for your chance to buy some of the best seats in the house.

Guy Fletcher's Stone EP

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:22:00 GMT

Friday - 16th October 2009

Guy Fletcher has a fabulous new EP out called Stone. If you order the EP directly from Guy's website he will sign and dedicate your CD.

Get Ready, Hungary

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:01:00 GMT

Thursday - 8 October 2009

Mark will be making a stop in Budapest on July 4, 2010 at the Papp Laszlo Budapest Sportarena. We will be having members-only ticket presales, beginning at 9 am CEST on October 9. Make sure that you log into your account just before the sale for your chance to buy some of the best seats in the house.

In The Studio - MK interview

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:50:00 GMT

Monday - 5 October 2009

There is an upcoming interview with Mark about his new album Get Lucky and his previous work with Dire Straits on a show that has featured exclusive one-on-one interviews with him before called "In the Studio". Throughout this week of October 5th you can listen to the shows as they air on the radio (over 90 stations in the U.S) or if you are out of the listening area, by Monday October 12th they will be available to stream free from the site, www.inthestudio.net. Find your radio station at the site too.

Italy and Denmark dates announced

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:13:00 GMT

Thurs - 1 October 2009

In June 2010, Mark will be doing a date in Denmark, followed soon after by a number of Italian dates. We will be holding Best Seats ticket presales for these shows starting Friday, October 2. Log into your account before the sale begins for your chance to buy some of the best seats in the house. While you're in the Store, don't forget that we also have a number of Spanish dates on sale right now.

Win a Signed Copy of ‘Get Lucky’

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:33:00 GMT

Monday - 28 September 2009

MarkKnopfler.com is giving away Get Lucky CDs signed personally to you. We'll pick five random winners from Mark's mailing list to receive the prize. If you're already on the mailing list, you're already entered in the draw. If you're not receiving updates from Mark, sign up today. Be sure to read the full rules and regulations. Winners will be chosen on October 5.

Spanish Presales

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:42:00 GMT

Fri - 25 September 2009

As we mentioned a few weeks back, Mark will be visiting Spain for six dates at the end of July. Beginning Monday, September 28, MarkKnopfler.com will be holding Best Seats ticket presales for these shows. Before the sale begins, log into your account for your chance at some of the best seats in the house.

Germany, Sweden and Austria Presales

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:36:00 GMT

Monday - 21 September 2009

Mark will be playing several dates in Germany, Sweden and Austria as part of the 2010 Get Lucky tour. For a complete list of all of dates for these countries, along with ticket presale information, visit the Tour page. Make sure you're a member of Mark Knopfler.com for your chance at the best seats in the house in our September 22 ticket presales. Tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, so make sure you log into your membership account just before the sales start on Tuesday.

Rep of Ireland and N. Ireland Presales

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:58:00 GMT

Friday - 18 September 2009

Mark will be playing two dates in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland as part of the 2010 Get Lucky tour. The Dublin show is at The O2 on May 19, while the Belfast concert will take place at Odyssey Arena on May 20. Make sure you're a member of Mark Knopfler.com for your chance at the best seats in the house in our September 19 ticket presale. Tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, so make sure you log into your membership account just before the sales start at 9 am local time on Saturday.

Second Amsterdam Show Added!

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:24:00 GMT

A second show has been added for Amsterdam. Mark will play the Heineken Music Hall for the second time on June 29, 2010. Presale tickets are on sale now in the MarkKnopfler.com store.

Bid on Mark's Guitar

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:17:00 GMT

Tuesday - 15 September 2009

Right now on eBay, you can bid on a brand new Fender Mark Knopfler signature Stratocaster guitar, which you can get signed by Mark himself. Mark used this guitar during a September 12 fundraising concert in aid of the Pallant House Gallery. All proceeds from the auction, which runs until September 20, go towards the Gallery appeal fund.

Update: the guitar sold for a magnificent winning bid of £6300. Thanks to all who took part.

Get Lucky tour dates - Belgium and Spain

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:07:00 GMT

Monday - 14 September 2009

The next 2010 Get Lucky tour dates have been announced today. These are for Belgium and Spain.

Don't forget, you can also visit the Tour map for regular updates. Check the Tickets section of the Store for a full list of what's available.

North America dates and presales

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 04:19:00 GMT

Friday - 11 September 2009

The next dates confirmed for Mark's 2010 Get Lucky tour are those for North America. MarkKnopfler.com will be offering the best seats in the house in our members-only ticket presales. Log into your account on September from 9 am 14 and 15 to take part.

As a special offer, Mark Knopfler online ticket purchasers are entitled to receive one complimentary copy of Mark Knopfler's new album Get Lucky for each pair of tickets (2) ordered for any of Mark's North American tour dates. Your ticket receipt email will confirm the number of CDs that you will receive, CD delivery information and your delivery address.

Don't forget, you can also visit the Tour map for regular updates. Check the Tickets section of the Store for a full list of what's available.

Get Lucky Tour - Norway and Poland

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:45:00 GMT

Monday - 7 September 2009

The next dates confirmed for Mark's 2010 Get Lucky tour are in Poland and Norway. Once again, MarkKnopfler.com will be offering the best seats in the house in our members-only ticket presale. Log into your account on September 8 to take part. More dates will be announced soon. Don't forget, you can also visit the Tour map for regular updates.

In addition to these, our presales for Mark's concerts in the UK, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Czech Republic and Portugal are still going strong. Check the Tickets section of the Store for a full list of what's available.

More European Dates Announced

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 03:46:00 GMT

Wednesday - 2nd September 2009

Dates for Mark's Get Lucky tour are firming up and we're happy to announce the next set of confirmed shows. MarkKnopfler.com will be having a members-only best seats ticket presale for several UK dates, as well as for appearances in Luxembourg, Czech Republic, the Netherlands and Portugal. If you aren't already a member, it costs nothing to join and we always respect your privacy. Sign into your account just before the start of the presale for your chance at the best seats in the house.

Some important things to note. There is a limit of four (4) tickets per order on all presales for the Get Lucky Tour. Also, tickets for all shows will be available for pickup at the venue's box office on the night of the show only. This will help curtail any of these tickets ending up on the inflated secondary ticket market. We're doing everything we can to ensure a smooth process for you on the night of the show.

Over the course of the next month we'll continue to announce other dates in Europe and North America, so stay tuned. You can also check the Tour page for regular updates.

First US single from Get Lucky Album

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 03:51:00 GMT

Friday – 28th August 2009

The first US single from Mark's new album, Get Lucky, is 'Border Reiver' b/w 'Cleaning My Gun'. The digital single is available for download now from iTunes US.

Pre Order Get Lucky

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 01:13:00 GMT

Friday - 28th August 2009

Get Lucky comes out on September 14th in Europe and September 15th in the North America. MarkKnopfler.com is pleased to offer Mark's new album to pre-order, starting today. Visit the Store to get your copy.

As a special bonus to UK and MarkKnopfler.com CD buyers, we'll be launching a special section of MarkKnopfler.com in September, just for you. So pre-order your copy today, and stay tuned for further details on the new section.

Amazon gig in London

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:02:00 GMT

Thursday - 13 August 2009

Mark is performing at The Bush Hall in Shepherd's Bush, London, on September the 23rd. This is a private performance with no public sale of tickets. You can only obtain tickets for this event by entering the prize draw at Amazon UK and being a UK resident. No tickets will be issued for this event and access to the venue will only be possible if your name is on the guest list for the evening as a competition winner from Amazon UK. Please note that entry to the event is only guaranteed with both the appropriate confirmation from Amazon UK and valid photo ID. It is very important that you read and understand the terms and conditions relating to this performance before you enter the competition.

Alchemy 5.1. DVD

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:58:00 GMT

Tuesday - 4th August 2009

Chuck Ainlay recently remixed the original tapes which formed the Alchemy album. The film is currently being digitally enhanced and a 5.1 and blue-ray version of the concert will be released next year. The approximate release date would be in April 2010 but this is not confirmed and retail will not be aware of this release as yet. More details will be released as they become available via markknopfler.com and MKNews.

Mark on BBC Radio 4

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:42:00 GMT

Tuesday - 28th July 2009

Mark was featured on BBC Radio 4's Joan Armatrading's Favourite Guitarists. The 15 minute interview was broadcast on Monday 27th of July. You can listen here until 3rd August.

Tickets for the Princes' Trust gig

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:30:00 GMT

Amendment: Wednesday - 15th July 2009

We have been advised that the £100 (Standing) tickets will include a wine reception, not a champagne reception as was previously reported. We apologize for the misunderstanding.

Friday - 19th June 2009

As we announced on MarkKnopfler.com, Mark will be performing a special charity concert in benefit of The Prince's Trust on September 9, 2009. Mark will be appearing at The Hurlingham Club in London with a band of five musicians in an intimate setting and will perform songs from throughout his career. We had also mentioned that there would be tickets available for our members to purchase and that time has come.

Beginning Monday, June 22 at noon GMT, log into your MarkKnopfler.com account to purchase one of the three ticket types from our store.

* VIP Tickets - There will be a pre-concert champagne reception, followed by an exclusive personal performance by Mark on a separate stage prior to the main event. You will then join the other guests and enjoy the main concert from the best seats.
* Pre-concert Reception Tickets (Seated) - These tickets include admission to the champagne reception, followed by a seat in the main hall for the concert.
* Pre-concert Reception Tickets (Standing) - These tickets include admission to the champagne reception, followed by a standing view in the main hall for the concert.

Get Lucky tour - Royal Albert Hall presale - IMPORTANT UPDATE - 25/06

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:33:00 GMT

Wednesday - 24th June 2009

As part of the 2010 Get Lucky Tour, Mark will be performing at the Royal Albert Hall in London from the 30th of May to the 4th of June. A special fans' Best Seats Presale has been arranged for all six RAH shows. This presale commences at 12 noon GMT on June 26th. Be sure to sign into your account just before the start of the sale as tickets will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.

The remaining dates for the 2010 tour will be 'rolled out' starting in September.

IMPORTANT UPDATE - 25/06

As we mentioned yesterday, we are having a Best Seats Presale on Friday, June 26, for six Royal Albert Hall dates. The sale will be starting at noon BST, not GMT as previously stated. Also, due to high demand, we've increased the ticket-per-order limit. You will now be able to purchase four (4) tickets per order.

Get Lucky track list

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:30:00 GMT

Tuesday - 23 June 2009

The track list for the forth-coming album, Get Lucky, is as follows:

Border Reiver
Hard Shoulder
You Can’t Beat The House
Before Gas & TV
Monteleone
Cleaning My Gun
The Car Was The One
Remembrance Day
Get Lucky
So Far From The Clyde
Piper To The End

Here is the cover art:

Princes' Trust Charity gig

Wed, 27 May 2009 16:37:00 GMT

Wednesday - 27th May 2009

Mark will be performing an acoustic show at London's Hurlingham Club on Wednesday, September 9th 2009. This is a charity performance on behalf of the Princes' Trust. An allocation of tickets exclusively for Mark's fans should be available shortly. Please check in regularly to obtain details of how to obtain tickets for this exclusive event.

Get Lucky - new album and tour

Wed, 27 May 2009 16:33:00 GMT

Wednesday - 27th May 2009

Mark releases his new album, Get Lucky, worldwide on or about the 14th of September, 2009. He will be touring in 2010, tickets will go on sale here on this website around the same time as the album comes out. More details to follow.

British Grove Studio wins prestigious award

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 03:20:00 GMT

Friday 13th February 2009

Mark's British Grove Studio was the winner of the prestigious Music Producers Guild Award for 'Best Studio'. The award was presented last night at Café de Paris in London.

False Site

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 21:29:00 GMT

Friday - 30th January 2009

There is a website out there in which the author has been posting blogs about his "herbal" drug use and making it seem as if Mark was writing the posts. Please be aware that this site is neither written by, affiliated with nor sanctioned by Mark Knopfler, PCM nor MarkKnopfler.com. Any blog posts or messages from Mark would only be posted here on his official web site.

Thanks for your continued support.

The MarkKnopfler.com Team

Win an MK Strat signed just for you by Mark

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:32:00 GMT

Wednesday - 3rd December 2008

Mark has donated a brand new Fender Mark Knopfler Signature Stratocaster to AMREF, Africa's leading health organisation, with over 50 years experience of saving and transforming lives in urban slums and remote rural communities across Africa. The guitar is being auctioned on ebay to raise money for AMREFf's Katine Project. This is a unique partnership launched last year with The Guardian and Barclays to transform the lives of 25,000 people who live in the poor and remote sub-county of Katine, in north-east Uganda. To find out more visit www.amrefuk.org or www.guardian.co.uk/katine. Mark will autograph the guitar with the winning bidder’s name.

To bid click here.

Win a great wall display signed by Mark

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:07:00 GMT

Saturday - 22nd November 2008

Each year at this time, Mark lends his support the GOSH Starcards Xmas auction. GOSH raises funds on behalf of London's Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital. This year's auction starts at 8 pm (GMT) on the 24th of November and closes at the same time on the 4th of December. So, if you would like to own a beautiful 610 cm x 435 cm wall display which features a Jack of Clubs playing card personally signed by Mark together with a high quality 10x8 inch colour photograph, an original ticket and pass for the KTGC concert which took place at the Brighton Centre in the UK on the 24th of May plus a lovely Starcards presentation plaque all mounted in a silver effect frame then get ready to bid generously ! Click here to see an image of the display and for lots more info about the Starcards go to www.starcards.org

Update: The Mark Knopfler Starcard sold for £205.

Mark Knopfler signed guitar charity auction

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:34:00 GMT

Tuesday - 11th November 2008

Mark has donated a signed guitar to Rock For Kids, a Chicago charity that raises money to provide music education to children who wouldn't be able to afford it otherwise. The guitar will be auctioned off on December 5th, 2008 at the Park West, along with over 200 one-of-a-kind items. You can bid here, sign up for the Rock For Kids Newsletter.