markknopfler.com news

Lucky Lyon

2010-03-17T14:07:00Z

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 CET 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

2010-03-10T16:32:00Z

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

2010-03-04T20:08:00Z

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

2010-02-11T10:53:00Z

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

2010-01-30T14:18:00Z

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

2010-01-29T18:07:00Z

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

2010-01-27T20:00:00Z

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

2010-01-27T08:52:00Z

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

2010-01-21T19:05:00Z

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

2010-01-12T16:32:00Z

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

2010-01-07T12:03:00Z

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’

2009-12-15T20:48:00Z

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

2009-12-09T13:36:00Z

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'

2009-12-08T22:41:00Z

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.

2009-12-08T22:33:00Z

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

2009-12-08T15:18:00Z

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

2009-12-07T22:35:00Z

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

2009-11-26T14:21:00Z

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

2009-11-19T22:44:00Z

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

2009-11-16T15:59:00Z

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

2009-11-05T17:53:00Z

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

2009-10-31T13:16:00Z

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

2009-10-27T14:42:00Z

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

2009-10-20T21:46:00Z

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

2009-10-16T13:22:00Z

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

2009-10-08T15:01:00Z

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

2009-10-05T21:50:00Z

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

2009-10-01T21:13:00Z

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’

2009-09-29T00:33:00Z

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

2009-09-25T07:42:00Z

Fri - 25 Septmeber 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

2009-09-21T07:36:00Z

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

2009-09-18T07:58:00Z

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!

2009-09-16T14:24:00Z

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

2009-09-15T21:17:00Z

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

2009-09-14T17:07:00Z

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

2009-09-11T23:19:00Z

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

2009-09-07T13:45:00Z

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

2009-09-02T22:46:00Z

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

2009-08-28T22:51:00Z

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

2009-08-28T20:13:00Z

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

2009-08-14T00:02:00Z

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

2009-08-04T23:58:00Z

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

2009-07-28T22:42:00Z

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

2009-07-15T18:30:00Z

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

2009-06-25T02:33:00Z

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

2009-06-23T23:30:00Z

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

2009-05-27T16:37:00Z

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

2009-05-27T16:33:00Z

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

2009-02-14T03:20:00Z

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

2009-01-30T21:29:00Z

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

2008-12-03T17:32:00Z

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

2008-11-22T13:07:00Z

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

2008-11-12T00:34:00Z

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.

Money For Nothing tops new MTV site

2008-10-29T21:58:00Z

Wednesday - 29th October 2008

This week, MTV returned to its musical roots, launching the new website, MTVMusic.com. The site hosts music videos dating back to the early days of the network. With its signature refrain, ‘I want my MTV’, Dire Straits' Money for Nothing was the site’s most viewed video during its first few days, outpacing other classic videos like Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ and chart toppers such as the new Brittney Spears’ cut, ‘Womanizer’.

Watch ‘Money for Nothing’ (US only)

John Illsley/Greg Pearle download

2008-10-02T11:27:00Z

Thursday - 2nd October 2008

You can now download for free the John Illsley/Greg Pearle CD single Secret Garden/One from John's website.

Joe Brown 50th Anniversary Concert

2008-09-19T13:43:00Z

Friday- 19th September 2008

Mark will be among the performers at the Joe Brown 50th Anniversary Concert at the Royal Albert Hall, London, on the 24th of September. For further information click here.

New John Illsley CD

2008-08-27T20:04:00Z

Wednesday - 27th August 2008

Following a two-year collaboration, John Illsley and Greg Pearle are to release their new album on the 13th of September. The album, Beautiful You, was recorded at Mark's studio and featured guest artists are Guy Fletcher and Paul Brady. A single from the album, Secret Garden, will be released on the 6th of October. John and Greg will be undertaking a short UK tour early 2009. Live promotion will commence with a showcase performance at London's Bush Hall on the 7th of October. Tickets are available from Ticketweb UK

Mark & The Dandy Warhols

2008-08-27T14:46:00Z

Wednesday - 27th August 2008

Portland rock band The Dandy Warhols have just released their latest album, ...Earth to the Dandy Warhols..., featuring the track ‘Love Song’. to the song, which The Kansas City Star calls ‘a spacey, loping country-rock ballad’. You can preview ‘Love Song’ on Amazon.

Saving the wolf - Coyote on new charity CD

2008-07-25T16:22:00Z

Friday - 25th July 2008

A charity compilation CD which includes the track Coyote from Mark's The Ragpicker's Dream album, has been released by the environmental organisation, the Green Warriors of Norway. The release aims to draw attention to the plight of the Norwegian wolf, numbers of which have fallen so low that they are now on the endangered species list. The CD, Mother Earth Blues Vol 1, is available in Norway, Eire and the UK, and via the internet. Go to motherearthblues.com for more info, you can also listen at myspace.com/wolvesofnorway.

Mark on new George Jones duets album

2008-07-03T19:35:00Z

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

2008-07-02T20:06:00Z

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

2008-07-01T01:54:00Z

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

2008-05-22T08:10:00Z

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

2008-05-01T16:05:00Z

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

2008-04-26T13:03:00Z

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

2008-04-25T23:17:00Z

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

2008-04-25T20:06:00Z

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

2008-04-15T23:48:00Z

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

2008-04-01T16:53:00Z

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

2008-03-25T00:26:00Z

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

2008-03-19T20:46:00Z

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

2008-03-12T23:11:00Z

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

2008-03-05T23:13:00Z

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

2008-02-29T22:03:00Z

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

2008-02-21T02:47:00Z

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

2008-02-14T22:54:00Z

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

2008-02-12T03:11:00Z

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

2008-02-12T03:07:00Z

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

2007-12-21T20:45:00Z

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

2007-12-13T00:42:00Z

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

2007-11-30T19:55:00Z

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

2007-11-26T20:30:00Z

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

2007-11-24T01:06:00Z

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

2007-11-17T03:03:00Z

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

2007-11-17T02:59:00Z

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

2007-11-17T02:55:00Z

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

2007-11-15T18:36:00Z

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

2007-11-13T23:43:00Z

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

2007-11-05T20:40:00Z

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

2007-10-30T23:58:00Z

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

2007-10-26T18:38:00Z

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

2007-10-23T19:25:00Z

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

2007-10-22T16:11:00Z

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

2007-10-18T19:25:00Z

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

2007-10-17T14:58:00Z

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

2007-10-12T16:44:00Z

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

2007-10-12T16:39:00Z

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

2007-10-10T22:21:00Z

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

2007-10-06T06:45:00Z

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

2007-10-02T20:58:00Z

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.