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  • Let’s get Mark’s Guitar Heroes to #1
    23rd March, 2024
    Mark's Guitar Heroes - #1 ? .... […]
  • For fans outside of the UK
    15th March, 2024
    Dolby Atmos One Deep River Playback competition .... […]
  • Guitarist Feb 2024
    18th January, 2024
    The Feb 2024 edition of Guitarist magazine .... […]
  • Shane MacGowan
    13th December, 2023
    Shane MacGowan .... […]
  • Shivers In The Dark: On The Road With Dire Straits
    5th December, 2023
    Planet Rock Interview .... […]
  • Dire Straits Live
    27th November, 2023
    Dire Straits Live 1978-92 .... […]
  • Brendan Croker Gold Disc Charity Auction
    29th October, 2023
    Brendan Croker Gold Disc Charity Auction […]
  • Mike Henderson
    24th September, 2023
    Mike Henderson .... […]
  • Brendan Croker
    13th September, 2023
    Brendan Croker .... […]
  • Jimmy Buffett
    3rd September, 2023
    Jimmy Buffett .... […]
  • Jack Sonni
    31st August, 2023
    Jack Sonni .... […]
  • Robbie Robertson
    11th August, 2023
    A sad farewell .... […]
  • Tina Turner
    25th May, 2023
    Tina Turner .... […]
  • Séan Keane
    19th May, 2023
    Séan Keane .... […]
  • Boswell 0-14MK/TR-Limited Edition
    13th May, 2023
    The Boswell “0-14MK/TR-Limited Edition” is a .... […]
  • Streets of London fund-raiser
    3rd May, 2023
    Mark and Gibson Guitars have joined together to .... […]
  • Michael Rhodes
    6th March, 2023
    Michael Rhodes - RIP […]
  • Mark on Jeff Beck
    13th January, 2023
    Mark on Jeff Beck […]
  • Bravehearts of the North East
    18th October, 2022
    As many of you will know, Mark is a patron of Bravehearts of the North East (UK) .... […]
  • Guitar Techniques
    16th October, 2022
    Mark is featured on .... […]
  • Guitars For Peace
    16th October, 2022
    Gibson luthiers have crafted .... […]
  • The Rhino Guardians
    26th September, 2022
    Please take a few minutes .... […]
  • RB Tall Tale Tunes
    22nd August, 2022
    Richard Bennett's new CD, Tall Tale Tunes .... […]
  • Mark Knopfler – The Studio Albums 2009-2018
    28th July, 2022
    Mark Knopfler - The Studio Albums 2009-2018 .... […]
  • Surfers Against Sewage – UK
    15th July, 2022
    For the ocean to thrive, we must look to the source that feeds it .... […]
  • Alain de Cadenet
    5th July, 2022
    Alain de Cadenet = RIP […]
  • MK on Monteleone
    9th June, 2022
    Mark is interviewed in a new feature-length documentary film .... […]
  • STP White Label Auction
    30th May, 2022
    Mark is supporting this year's White Label Auction in aid of The BRIT Trust .... […]
  • Mark Presents Guitar to Sam Fender
    13th May, 2022
    Mark recently presented .... […]
  • Guy Fletcher – Anomaly
    13th May, 2022
    Out Now - Guy Fletcher's Anomaly .... […]
  • DS Greatest Hits Double Vinyl
    13th May, 2022
    Dire Straits' greatest hits compilation, Money For Nothing, has been remastered .... […]
  • John Illsley – VIII
    26th April, 2022
    John Illsley's new release, VIII, is his eight studio album .... […]
  • Half-speed LOG
    3rd April, 2022
    Half-speed master of the Dire Straits album Love Over Gold .... […]
  • Local Hero at Chichester
    3rd March, 2022
    David Greig and Mark Knopfler’s Local Hero will be staged at .... […]
  • MK back in studio
    12th January, 2022
    Mark will shortly return to the studio .... […]
  • Gift Ideas
    29th November, 2021
    Gift ideas .... […]
  • Alan Hull documentary
    16th November, 2021
    Mark is among the artists contributing to a new .... […]
  • Win a signed MK Strat
    6th November, 2021
    Mark has donated one of his iconic 2013 model, red Fender Stratocaster .... […]
  • Paddy Moloney
    13th October, 2021
    'Today marks a sad farewell to Paddy Moloney of The Chieftains....' […]
  • John Illsley: My Life In Dire Straits
    9th October, 2021
    John Illsley's long awaited book .... […]
  • What It Is featuring The Long Highgway
    9th October, 2021
    Four-track single, What It Is .... […]
  • The Studio Albums 1996-2007
    9th October, 2021
    Mark Knopfler – The Studio Albums 1996-2007 is available now in a new .... […]
  • Mark on new Dion album
    30th September, 2021
    Mark on new Dion album .... […]
  • Charlie Watts
    25th August, 2021
    'Yesterday marks another sad farewell, to Charlie Watts of The Rolling Stones. A great band so often has a great drummer .... […]
  • Don Everly
    23rd August, 2021
    It's a sad farewell to Don Everly today ... […]
  • Encores Pink Vinyl: Update
    1st June, 2021
    Dire Straits’ live EP ‘Encores’ for Record Store Day 2021 will now be released on Black Friday […]
  • Bogus Instagram Accounts
    8th May, 2021
    A friendly reminder to all Mark Knopfler fans ... […]
  • GH anniversary
    24th March, 2021
    To celebrate 25 years of Mark's debut solo album 'Golden Heart', watch .... […]
  • Win a signed MK Strat
    3rd February, 2021
    Mark has donated a signed 2011 Fender Signature Stratocaster ... […]
  • ‘Goodbye Kerry’
    28th January, 2021
    It's painful to have to report more sad news in such sad times ... […]
  • BIA & Local Hero Vinyl Half Speed Masters
    27th January, 2021
    'Brothers In Arms' and 'Local Hero' half-speed masters will be available on 19th March ... […]
  • Richard Bennett on vinyl
    6th January, 2021
    Yield Brother Records, a vinyl only label, has just re-released Richard Bennett's ... […]
  • Win Mark’s Guitar – the Winner
    4th January, 2021
    Mark has donated one of his iconic red Fender Stratocaster guitars to .... […]
  • Tommy Stewart
    23rd December, 2020
    Tommy Stewart pays tribute to his father .... […]
  • Win Mark’s Teisco Guitar
    3rd December, 2020
    Win Mark's made in Japan Teisco TG-64 electric guitar .... […]
  • DS Merch
    24th November, 2020
    The first release of new official Dire Straits merchandise items .... […]
  • Autographed tie
    23rd November, 2020
    Mark has signed a red tie for the Cahonas Scotland fundraising auction.... […]
  • Mark Knopfler Legends
    18th November, 2020
    This handmade, limited-edition, Legends series is available exclusively through MarkKnopler.com and includes .... […]
  • Mark on Cliff’s Birthday Album
    30th October, 2020
    Mark is among a number of artists who have contributed to Sir Cliff Richard's 80th birthday album .... […]
  • Photo Search
    30th October, 2020
    Does anyone have .... […]
  • Quality Shoes
    29th October, 2020
    Mark has donated a pair of autographed shoes to the Small Steps Project Celebrity Shoe Auction .... […]
  • Goodwood
    17th October, 2020
    Mark and Guy performed ‘Going Home’ on Saturday 17th October .... […]
  • Brendan Croker release
    14th October, 2020
    Brendan has re-released his 2002 Keven Coyne collaboration album .... […]
  • BIA @ 2
    9th October, 2020
    The Dire Straits top selling album Brothers in Arms .... […]
  • Studio Albums Box Sets
    9th October, 2020
    On October 7 1978, Dire Straits released their eponymous debut album.... […]
  • Special Guest, John Illsley
    1st October, 2020
    John Illsley will be Tim Burgess's special guest host ... […]
  • Win a signed copy of STP
    27th September, 2020
    To celebrate 20 years since the release of Mark’s acclaimed second solo album ... […]
  • Stand By Me
    11th September, 2020
    Mark has joined a number of artists - collectively 'Whispering Bob's All Stars' - to make a special recording ... […]
  • Great North Run
    11th September, 2020
    This year's 40th Great North Run on 13 September is set ... […]
  • Dire Straits 6CD & 8LP Box Sets
    12th August, 2020
    Dire Straits 6CD & 8LP Box Sets .... […]
  • Peter Green
    12th August, 2020
    'I loved Peter Green’s playing from the moment I first heard him.... […]
  • New Zoe’s Place Charity Auction
    12th August, 2020
    Last November MKNews held an auction in aid of Zoe's Place. Zoe’s Place is ... […]
  • Something New
    1st July, 2020
    Something to hopefully brighten your day .... […]
  • From Mark …
    16th April, 2020
    From Mark ..... […]
  • Local Hero Postponed
    16th April, 2020
    The Old Vic Theatre’s Artistic Director, Matthew Warchus, has today announced the postponement of the Local Hero 2020 season .... […]
  • Farewell to Sir Stirling
    14th April, 2020
    Farewell to Sir Stirling Moss, a great man .... […]
  • John Prine
    8th April, 2020
    Today I am so sad to learn of the loss of John Prine .... […]
  • British Red Cross
    4th April, 2020
    'I'm a big fan of The Red Cross and hope everyone will be able to get on board and support this effort.' - MK […]
  • JL Tour Cancelled
    17th March, 2020
    Due to the present situation regarding Covis-19 (Coronavirus), John's current Life & Times of Dire Straits tour has been cancelled. However, you can still enjoy the music .... […]
  • SiriusXM
    26th February, 2020
    Those living in USA/Canada should listen in to The British Grove Broadcast on SiriusXM, Wednesday 4th of March at 9.00 pm ET.... […]
  • Official Recordings of DTRW tour shows
    25th February, 2020
    You can purchase official recordings of DTRW tour shows.... […]
  • That’s a wrap
    14th December, 2019
    2019 has been a record-breaking year for Mark .... […]
  • Stolen Guitars
    5th December, 2019
    Can everyone keep an out out for any of these guitars being offered for sale ... […]
  • DTRW Merchandise
    28th November, 2019
    Check our the markknopfler.com shop for a great range of .... […]
  • Charity Auctions
    8th November, 2019
    Zoe's Place is a baby hospice in Middlesborough, UK. Like many local charities these days .... […]
  • Mark on Filmscores & Musicals
    2nd October, 2019
    Mark interview: Filmscores & Musicals .... […]
  • MK on CBS news
    22nd September, 2019
    MK on CBS News ..... […]
  • MKNews Newsletters
    16th September, 2019
    Can you help ? […]
  • Yours for $2000 !!!
    9th September, 2019
    When there are people out there who try to rip-off fans in this way .... […]
  • MK on Pieta Brown album
    11th August, 2019
    Mark is featured on 'The Hard Way' ... […]
  • MK on KK’s Book
    9th August, 2019
    'For me to want to re-read a book straight away it has to have bowled me over ...' […]
  • Guitar Player
    4th August, 2019
    Mark is on the cover of the September issue of Guitar Player.... […]
  • Local Hero Blu Ray DVD
    4th August, 2019
    Out on September 2nd is this remastered Blu Ray DVD Collector's edition.... […]
  • Olympia Park
    12th July, 2019
    Mark takes time out from touring to impress his hand prints .... […]
  • Autographs
    8th July, 2019
    Unfortunately Mark will no longer be signing guitars, scratch plates or any other musical instruments .... […]
  • Bogus Knopflers
    21st June, 2019
    Fake and imitation profiles are an unfortunate inevitability online .... […]
  • PALMTREES, SEÑORITAS … AND ROCKETSHIPS !
    13th June, 2019
    All you could ever want to know about National guitars can be found in this seminal book by one of the world's leading experts. Written by Mark Makin .... […]
  • DTRW Tour – New Date in NYC
    14th May, 2019
    Mark, along with special guest Bonnie Raitt, is adding a performance at New York City’s famed Madison Square Garden on September 25 to the DTRW tour.... […]
  • Juke Ross
    3rd May, 2019
    Mark is pleased to announce that Juke Ross will be opening for a selected few shows in London and France.... […]
  • CM Statement: Unauthorized Streaming
    25th April, 2019
    It has come to our attention that there are unauthorised live-streaming sites advertising Mark’s upcoming concerts as available for viewing....no such services have been authorised or endorsed by management... […]
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