by Terry Kilburn | 13th May, 2022 | Latest News
Mark presents guitar to Sam Fender Mark recently presented Sam Fender with this Atkin guitar painted by Ian Ward, as a new ambassador of The Buddy Holly Foundation, while working on a project for the charities Teenage Cancer and Teenage Cancer America. Mark became an...
by Terry Kilburn | 13th May, 2022 | Latest News
Guy Fletcher – Anomaly Out Now – Anomaly is an eclectic mix of uplifting, quirky and romantic songs supported by a bed of beautiful synthetic soundscapes and crafted rhythms. A multicoloured journey into past present and future.Click HERE to stream, and...
by Terry Kilburn | 13th May, 2022 | Latest News
DS Greatest Hits Double Vinyl Dire Straits’ greatest hits compilation, Money For Nothing, has been remastered by Bob Ludwig, recut by Bernie Grundman, and is soon to be available for the first time since 1988. The album includes a previously unreleased live...
by Terry Kilburn | 26th Apr, 2022 | Latest News
John Illsley – VIII John Illsley’s new release, VIII, is his eighth studio album. In addition to standard black vinyl and CD formats, the album is available in a special limited edition purple vinyl format.Tracklisting: 1) It’s A Long Way Back2) I...
by Terry Kilburn | 3rd Apr, 2022 | Latest News
Record Store Day: Half-speed LOG Record Store Day – 23rd April 2022 Half-speed master of the Dire Straits album Love Over Gold, cut by Miles Showell at Abbey Road, to celebrate the album’s 40th anniversary. A number one album in the UK following its original...
by Terry Kilburn | 3rd Mar, 2022 | Latest News
Local Hero at Chichester David Greig and Mark Knopfler’s Local Hero will be staged at Chichester Festival Theatre (CFT), 8th October – 19th November 2022, as part of this year’s Festival Season and fans have the exclusive opportunity to enter a ballot for...
by Terry Kilburn | 12th Jan, 2022 | Latest News
MK back in studio Mark will shortly return to the studio to continue recording for his next album. The usual musicians will be involved with the addition of Greg Leisz on pedal steel and other stringed instruments. No release date is available but it is likely to be...
by Terry Kilburn | 29th Nov, 2021 | Latest News
Gift Ideas Some gift ideas for the holiday season ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News FollowFollow Material published on this web site is subject to copyright and all rights are reserved. © Mark Knopfler News 2022 Website by Lean Mean...
by Terry Kilburn | 16th Nov, 2021 | Latest News
Alan Hull Documentary Mark is among the artists contributing to a new BBC documentary about the late Alan Hull, frontman and songwriter of much-loved British folk-rock pacesetters Lindisfarne, to be broadcast on BBC4, November 26. ← Previous Latest News ←...
by Terry Kilburn | 6th Nov, 2021 | Latest News
Win a signed MK Strat Mark has donated one of his iconic 2013 model, red Fender Stratocaster guitars in support of the Reprieve fundraising draw. The guitar will be autographed by Mark and personalised to the winning entrant. Entries are £10 each and you can purchase...
by Terry Kilburn | 13th Oct, 2021 | Latest News
Paddy Moloney ‘Today marks a sad farewell to Paddy Moloney of The Chieftains. Paddy was great company and a force of nature in Irish music, with all the energy and talent required to drive things along over the years. I am proud to have recorded and played...
by Terry Kilburn | 9th Oct, 2021 | Latest News
John Illsley: My Life In Dire Straits In My Life in Dire Straits, John Illsley – founding member, bassist and mainstay – evokes the spirit of the times and tells the story of one of the great live acts of rock history. Starting with his own unlikely...
by Terry Kilburn | 9th Oct, 2021 | Latest News
What It Is … The Long Highway Following the release of Mark Knopfler – The Studio Albums 1996-2007, the four-track single, What It Is, is now available for streaming, featuring three songs that have never before been available on digital platforms:• What...
by Terry Kilburn | 9th Oct, 2021 | Latest News
Mark KnopflerThe Studio Albums 1996-2007 Mark Knopfler – The Studio Albums 1996-2007 is available now in a new 11 LP / 6 CD box set, featuring Mark’s first five solo releases and an exclusive bonus disc of studio b-sides. Commemorating the 25th anniversary of Mark’s...
by Terry Kilburn | 30th Sep, 2021 | Latest News
Mark on new Dion album Dion has got together with a host of A-listers for his new album Stomping Ground out on 5 November. Mark is featured on track 3 – Dancing Girl ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News FollowFollow Material...
by Terry Kilburn | 25th Aug, 2021 | More News
Charlie Watts ‘Yesterday marks another sad farewell, to Charlie Watts of The Rolling Stones. A great band so often has a great drummer who’s individuality and style play an essential part in creating the character, the magic recipe of the music. The Beatles had...
by Terry Kilburn | 23rd Aug, 2021 | More News
Don Everly ‘It’s a sad farewell to Don Everly today. The Everly Brothers made many of the first records I fell head over heels in love with. I must have been about ten years old. Their influence on songwriters, singers and players will be everlasting.’ –...
by Terry Kilburn | 8th May, 2021 | Latest News
Beware of bogus social media accounts A friendly reminder to all Mark Knopfler fans that the only official and legitimate Mark Knopfler social media accounts bear the blue verification...
by Terry Kilburn | 24th Mar, 2021 | Latest News
Golden Heart: 25th Anniversary To celebrate 25 years of Mark’s debut solo album ‘Golden Heart’, watch his 1996 ‘A Night In London’ concert in its entirety, this Friday 26th March.The full concert will be available to watch on Mark’s...
by Terry Kilburn | 3rd Feb, 2021 | More News
Streets of London prize draw Streets of London #ComeOnHome Fundraiser Prize DrawMark has donated a signed 2011 Fender Signature Stratocaster in aid of the Streets of London #ComeOnHome fundraiser. People experiencing homelessness are some of the most vulnerable and...
by Terry Kilburn | 28th Jan, 2021 | More News
‘Goodbye Kerry’ ‘It’s painful to have to report more sad news in such sad times: but Kerry Lewis, a much loved and treasured member of our touring crew for many years, passed away on January 26th. Kerry had been combating cancer for some time...
by Terry Kilburn | 27th Jan, 2021 | Latest News
BIA & Local Hero half speed masters ‘BROTHERS IN ARMS’HALF-SPEED MASTER OUT 19 MARCH ‘Brothers In Arms’ half-speed master will be available on 19th March, remastered by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios. Originally released in 1985,...
by Terry Kilburn | 6th Jan, 2021 | More News
Richard Bennett on vinyl Yield Brother Records, a vinyl only label, has just re-released Richard Bennett’s album Code Red Cloud Nine on 180 gram vinyl, remastered, great packaging together with an overview Richard has written about the making of the record and...
by Terry Kilburn | 4th Jan, 2021 | More News
Win Mark’s Guitar Mark has donated one of his iconic red Fender Stratocaster guitars to a fundraising draw in aid of Stagehand UK’s Covid-19 Crew Relief Fund, supporting stage and production crew through the current crisis. The guitar was played on all of the US...
by Terry Kilburn | 23rd Dec, 2020 | More News
Tommy Stewart’s Cowboy Song:Tribute to dad, David. TOMMY STEWART RELEASES MOVING COVER OF THIN LIZZY’S ‘COWBOY SONG’LOCAL MUSICIAN AND RISING STAR PAYS TRIBUTE TO FATHER DAVID STEWART London, 17 December 2020 – 18-year-old Singer/Songwriter Tommy Stewart...
by Terry Kilburn | 3rd Dec, 2020 | More News
Win Mark’s Teisco Guitar Win Mark’s made in Japan TG-64 electric guitar . “I felt I could discover things when I bought this classic Teisco TG-64 but diversions came up: European and US tours, recording and travelling, and I never gave it the chance...
by Terry Kilburn | 24th Nov, 2020 | Latest News
Dire Straits Merchandise Check out the first release of new official Dire Straits merchandise items available to order now from direstraits.com. Choose from high quality t-shirts, tote bags and beanies featuring the ‘Alchemy’ arrows, red Strat logo, and...
by Terry Kilburn | 23rd Nov, 2020 | More News
MK Autographed tie auction Mark has signed a red tie for the Cahonas Scotland fundraising auction. Cahonas are Scotland’s Testicular Cancer charity educating, creating awareness, eradicating embarrassment & stigma and installing a new healthy habit that...
by Terry Kilburn | 18th Nov, 2020 | Latest News
Mark Knopfler Legends This handmade, limited-edition, Legends series is available exclusively through MarkKnopler.com and includes: *Limited-Edition 1:4 scale replica 1958 Gibson Les Paul, nestled in an embroidered guitar case*16 GB “Mark Knopfler”...
by Terry Kilburn | 30th Oct, 2020 | More News
Mark on Cliff’s Birthday Album Mark is among a number of artists who have contributed to Sir Cliff Richard’s 80th birthday album, Music … The Air That I Breathe, released 30th October. Mark plays on track 6, PS Please. ← Previous Latest News...
by Terry Kilburn | 30th Oct, 2020 | More News
Photo Search Does anyone have: good quality photographs of MK playing a red Strat at Verona during the DTRW tour ? good quality photographs of MK playing a red Strat when performing On Every Street during the US leg of the DTRW tour ? Please email or provide a link...
by Terry Kilburn | 29th Oct, 2020 | More News
Quality Shoe Mark has donated a pair of autographed shoes to the Small Steps Project Celebrity Shoe Auction which will run from November 13th to the 22nd. Among a host of celebrities who have donated autographed shoes are Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood and Sir Tom Jones,...
by Terry Kilburn | 17th Oct, 2020 | More News
Goodwood Mark and Guy performed ‘Going Home’ on Saturday 17th October at Goodwood Road & Racing SpeedWeek in honour of the late Formula One racing driver, Sir Stirling Moss. ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News FollowFollow Material...
by Terry Kilburn | 14th Oct, 2020 | More News
Brendan Croker release Brendan has re-released his 2002 Keven Coyne collaboration album, Life Is Almost Wonderful, together with a DVD of previously unreleased live performances. CD + bonus DVDLIFE IS ALMOST WONDERFUL – KEVIN COYNE and BRENDAN CROKERLife is...
by Terry Kilburn | 9th Oct, 2020 | More News
BIA @ 2 The Dire Straits top selling album Brothers in Arms has been voted No2 album of the 1980s in a BBC Radio 2 listeners poll. ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News FollowFollow Material published on this web site is subject to...
by Terry Kilburn | 9th Oct, 2020 | Latest News
DS Studio Albums Box Sets On October 7 1978, Dire Straits released their eponymous debut album.To celebrate its anniversary, the official video for the album’s hit single, ‘Sultans Of Swing’, has been restored to HD. Watch the whole collection of restored Dire Straits...
by Terry Kilburn | 1st Oct, 2020 | More News
Special Guest, John Illsley John Illsley will be Tim Burgess’s special guest host @LlSTENlNG_PARTY on October 7th, 8pm (U.K. time) when the featured album will be the Dire Straits classic LP, Brothers In Arms. ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next...
by Terry Kilburn | 27th Sep, 2020 | More News
Win a signed copy of STP To celebrate 20 years since the release of Mark’s acclaimed second solo album, Sailing To Philadelphia, you can be in with a chance to win one of three CDs signed by Mark. One entry permitted per person. The competition closes on 2nd October...
by Terry Kilburn | 11th Sep, 2020 | More News
Stand By Me Mark has joined a number of artists – collectively ‘Whispering Bob’s All Stars’ – to make a special recording of ‘Stand By Me’. Brought together by Bob Harris of Old Grey Whistle Test fame to raise funds for Help...
by Terry Kilburn | 11th Sep, 2020 | More News
Great North Run – Virtual This year’s 40th Great North Run on 13 September is set to go virtual. Runners traditionally set off to Mark’s Going Home and he has recorded a new version especially for the occasion which participants will hear in the...
by Terry Kilburn | 12th Aug, 2020 | More News
Dire Straits Box Sets DIRE STRAITS: THE STUDIO ALBUMS 1978 – 1991 6CD & 8LP BOX SETS ‘Dire Straits: The Studio Albums 1978 – 1991’ will be available as a 6CD box set on 9th October alongside National Album Day in the UK,...
by Terry Kilburn | 12th Aug, 2020 | More News
Mark pays tribute to Peter Green ‘I loved Peter Green’s playing from the moment I first heard him. He was one of the few greats. There’s hardly a month goes by when I don’t play a PG recording on my jukebox. He will be idolised by guitar players forever.’...
by Terry Kilburn | 12th Aug, 2020 | More News
New Zoe’s Place Auction Charity Auction of MK/NHBs Tour Pass Collage ALL PROCEEDS (i.e., 100%) to Zoe’s Place, Middlesborough, UK Last November MKNews held an auction in aid of Zoe’s Place. Zoe’s Place is a baby hospice in...
by Terry Kilburn | 1st Jul, 2020 | More News
Something New Something to hopefully brighten your day – Mark is a patron of Save The Waterberg Rhino who help raise awareness and support the war against rhino poaching. Recently Sophie gave birth to a strong and healthy male bull calf named Dinka, at Ant’s...
by Terry Kilburn | 16th Apr, 2020 | More News
From Mark … ‘I am very sad to announce the loss of our dear friend David Stewart, our studio manager.David will be sorely missed, not only by everyone at British Grove but also by everybody who knew him. Our hearts go out to our beloved Robyn and their two...
by Terry Kilburn | 16th Apr, 2020 | More News
Local Hero Postponed The Old Vic Theatre’s Artistic Director, Matthew Warchus, has today announced the postponement of the Local Hero 2020 season: ‘On behalf of all at The Old Vic, I’d like to convey our great sadness at being forced to postpone this summer’s...
by Terry Kilburn | 14th Apr, 2020 | More News
Farewell to Sir Stirling Farewell to Sir Stirling Moss, a great man and at all times a great sportsman. He is an inspiration to the rest of us in these tough times. – MK ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News FollowFollow Material...
by Terry Kilburn | 8th Apr, 2020 | More News
John Prine Today I am so sad to learn of the loss of John Prine. His songs, full of humour, honesty and humanity, will endure in our affection always. – MK ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News FollowFollow Material published on...
by Terry Kilburn | 4th Apr, 2020 | More News
Mark supports British Red Cross ‘I’m a big fan of The Red Cross and hope everyone will be able to get on board and support this effort.’ – MK https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/britishredcrossresponse ← Previous Latest News...
by Terry Kilburn | 20th Mar, 2020 | More News
A special message from Mark I’m thinking of everyone as we navigate these difficult times. They will pass, as they always do. I aim to be back in the studio recording songs as soon as possible. Take care of one another, keep calm and keep safe. We will pull...
by Terry Kilburn | 17th Mar, 2020 | More News
John Illsley’s Life & Times of DS – DVD 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 from the tour as John has...
by Terry Kilburn | 26th Feb, 2020 | More News
MK on SiriusXM Those living in USA/Canada should listen in to The British Grove Broadcast on SiriusXM’s Volume Channel 106, Wednesday 4th of March at 9.00 pm ET to hear Mark talk about his musical influences.The programme will be broadcast from Mark’s...
by Terry Kilburn | 25th Feb, 2020 | Latest News
Official Recordings of DTRW tour shows You can purchase official recordings of DTRW tour shows from the markknopfler.com store. Choose either 320kpbs MP3 or FLAC digital formats. ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News FollowFollow...
by Terry Kilburn | 14th Dec, 2019 | More News
That’s a wrap 2019 has been a record-breaking year for Mark. His first stage musical collaboration, with Bill Forsyth, based on the iconic Scottish film ‘Local Hero’, debuted in Edinburgh. His first ever drink collaboration on Local Heroes No.3 gin with the...
by Terry Kilburn | 5th Dec, 2019 | More News
Stolen Guitars Can everyone keep an eye out for any of these guitars being offered for sale – they were stolen recently in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. – 1969 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop Deluxe, had neck/headstock repairs/fitted with Roland GKII synth pick-up...
by Terry Kilburn | 28th Nov, 2019 | Latest News
DTRW Merchandise Check our the markknopfler.com shop for a great range of DTRW tour merchandise. ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News FollowFollow Material published on this web site is subject to copyright and all rights are reserved. ©...
by Terry Kilburn | 8th Nov, 2019 | More News
Zoe’s Place Ebay Auctions Zoe’s Place is a baby hospice in Middlesborough, UK. Like many local charities these days financial support is hard to come by. In fact, they have had to close their doors two days per wee because they no longer have the resources to...
by Terry Kilburn | 2nd Oct, 2019 | More News
Mark interview on writing filmscores & musicals ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News FollowFollow Material published on this web site is subject to copyright and all rights are reserved. © Mark Knopfler News 2022 Website by Lean...
by Terry Kilburn | 22nd Sep, 2019 | More News
MK on CBS News MK short interview on CBS News – For The Record ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News FollowFollow Material published on this web site is subject to copyright and all rights are reserved. © Mark Knopfler News...
by Terry Kilburn | 16th Sep, 2019 | More News
Can You Help ? Thanks to ‘N’ for letting me have 1997-99 but ….. Does anyone have a copy of the hardcopy Sept 1996 MKNews newsletter ? email if you have. TK ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News FollowFollow...
by Terry Kilburn | 9th Sep, 2019 | More News
Yours for $2000 – Plus $60 shipping !!! When there are people out there who try to rip-off fans in this way, who can blame Mark for ceasing to sign these things ? ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News FollowFollow Material...
by Terry Kilburn | 11th Aug, 2019 | More News
MK on Pieta Brown’s Freeway album Mark is featured on The Hard Way, a track from Pieta Brown’s new album, Freeway, out 20th September. ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News FollowFollow Material published on this web...
by Terry Kilburn | 9th Aug, 2019 | More News
MK on KK’s Book ‘For me to want to re-read a book straight away it has to have bowled me over. You might think I’m biased because I’m related to the author but I think The Wisdom Of Bones by Kitty Aldridge is a wonder.’ – MKGet your copy ←...
by Terry Kilburn | 4th Aug, 2019 | More News
Guitar Player Mark is on the cover of the September issue of Guitar Player. Check out the seven page interview on pages 36 – 43. ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News FollowFollow Material published on this web site is subject to...
by Terry Kilburn | 4th Aug, 2019 | More News
Local Hero Collector’s Edition Blu-Ray DVD Out on September 2nd is this remastered Blu Ray DVD Collector’s edition…2k digital restoration – made from original 35mm materialsAudio commentary with director Bill Forsyth and film critic Mark...
by Terry Kilburn | 12th Jul, 2019 | More News
Munich Olympia Park Mark takes time out from touring to impress his hand prints and autograph for Munich’s Olympia Park Walk of Stars. ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News FollowFollow Material published on this web site is...
by Terry Kilburn | 8th Jul, 2019 | Latest News
Autographs Unfortunately, Mark will no longer be signing guitars, scratch plates or any other musical instruments. This is a direct result of those people who are not fans, taking the autograph and using it to make money by selling it on Ebay, through autograph...
by Terry Kilburn | 21st Jun, 2019 | Latest News
Bogus Knopflers ! A friendly reminder to all Mark Knopfler fans that the only official and legitimate Mark Knopfler social media accounts bear the blue verification tick: Twitter.com/MarkKnopfler Facebook.com/MarkKnopfler Instagram.com/MarkKnopfler Fake and imitation...
by Terry Kilburn | 13th Jun, 2019 | More News
Palmtrees, Señoritas …. and Rocketships ! 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 and six years in the making, the book brings together a...
by Terry Kilburn | 14th May, 2019 | More News
DTRW Tour: New Date, Mark & Bonnie Raitt in NYC 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. Tickets are available for presale to fans on Wednesday, May 15 at...
by Terry Kilburn | 3rd May, 2019 | More News
Juke Ross Mark is pleased to announce that Juke Ross will be opening for a selected few shows in London and France. “A singer/songwriter with a dusky warm voice and an infectious spirit of affirmation, Juke Ross hails from the small country of Guyana on South...
by Terry Kilburn | 25th Apr, 2019 | More News
CM Statement: Unauthorized Streaming “It has come to our attention that there are unauthorized live-streaming sites advertising Mark’s upcoming concerts as available for viewing. The authenticity of these sites is highly questionable, as no such services have...
by Terry Kilburn | 25th Apr, 2019 | More News
DTRW Tour – Barcelona show download Download the complete live recording of Mark’s April 25th show in Barcelona from the markknopfler.com store in your choice of 320kbps MP3 or FLAC formats. ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest...
by Terry Kilburn | 25th Apr, 2019 | More News
DTRW USB KEY The new DTRW guitar USB Key is now available from the markknopfler.com store. ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News FollowFollow Material published on this web site is subject to copyright and all rights are reserved....
by Terry Kilburn | 21st Apr, 2019 | More News
Policy Update: Photography & Recording Many of you will be looking forward to the start of the DTRW tour. Please note the new update to CM’s policy regarding Photography & Recording at shows. You will find the full text on the Tours page. ←...
by Terry Kilburn | 21st Apr, 2019 | More News
Guy Fletcher’s tour rehearsals diary Take a look at Guy’s DTRW tour rehearsals diary ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News FollowFollow Material published on this web site is subject to copyright and all rights are...
by Terry Kilburn | 26th Mar, 2019 | More News
Local Hero Gin Mark has teamed up with Portobello Gin to create his own special blend of gin: Mark says “2019 is an exciting year with the launch of the Local Hero musical, a global tour and of course the launch of my new limited edition gin in collaboration with...
by Terry Kilburn | 12th Mar, 2019 | More News
Mark & Brian Johnson Catch Mark on Sky Arts, Friday 22nd March, 9 pm, as he guests on Brian Johnson’s A Life on the Road. ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News FollowFollow Material published on this web site is subject to...
by Terry Kilburn | 12th Feb, 2019 | More News
Richard Bennett – New EP Richard Bennett has released a new EP – Four Buck Folk . Well, to be more precise it’s Richard Bennett and the New Folkswingers ! Here’s what Richard has to say: “Four bucks – there’s not much you can...
by Terry Kilburn | 29th Jan, 2019 | More News
DTRW – Royal Albert Hall Tickets for London’s Royal Albert Hall – 21st and 22nd of May – go on Fair Ticketing presale on February 4th at 10 am GMT. ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News FollowFollow Material...
by Terry Kilburn | 28th Jan, 2019 | More News
John Illsley: The Life & Times of Dire Straits ‘The Life & Times of Dire Straits’; a concert and Q&A of music and memories’ – Spend an enjoyable and entertaining evening with John Illsley as he talks to Paul Cummins about life in...
by Terry Kilburn | 21st Jan, 2019 | More News
CM Statement: Viagogo Statement from CM re Viagogo….: “Crockford Management would urge all Mark Knopfler fans to avoid Viagogo whilst looking for tickets. They are not an official site and often put on tickets for sale that they don’t have in their...
by Terry Kilburn | 18th Jan, 2019 | More News
Local Hero Musical The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh and The Old Vic are delighted to announce the full cast for the World Premiere of Local Hero, a stage adaptation of the 1983 film, co-written by David Greig and Bill Forsyth, with brand new music and lyrics by Mark...
by Terry Kilburn | 20th Dec, 2018 | More News
MK Hardtalk Interview Mark was recently interview for the BBC’s Hardtalk programme….. ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News FollowFollow Material published on this web site is subject to copyright and all rights are reserved....
by Terry Kilburn | 16th Dec, 2018 | More News
DTRW #1 in US Top 40 album chart Down The Road Wherever at #1 in the official Americana top 40 albums chart. ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News FollowFollow Material published on this web site is subject to copyright and all rights are...
by Terry Kilburn | 16th Dec, 2018 | More News
More Mark on the BBC Mark and David Greig talk to Janice Forsyth about Local Hero the Musical…..listen Mark was a guest on the Michael Ball Show, BBC Radio 2, 16th Dec…. listen On the 17th of November Mark was a guest on BBC Radio 4’s Loose Ends ...
by Terry Kilburn | 9th Dec, 2018 | More News
Down The Road Wherever Mark’s new solo album, Down The Road Wherever, was released on the 16th of November, 2018. Get your copy from https://store.markknopfler.com/ Check out the official lyrics on the releases page now ! Go to the Your Turn page and vote for...
by Terry Kilburn | 2nd Dec, 2018 | More News
Amy Bartham Amy Bartham is a young teenager who comes from the north-east of England. Not long ago she was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer resulting in her undergoing specialist treatment in the USA followed by weeks of chemo therapy. Amy comes from an...
by Terry Kilburn | 30th Nov, 2018 | More News
SSE Scottish Music Awards The 20th SSE Scottish Music Awards ceremony took place at Glasgow’s SEC on Saturday December 1st. The SSE Scottish Music Awards honour the biggest and best in Scottish music whilst raising vital funds for Nordoff Robbins Scotland. Mark was...
by Terry Kilburn | 20th Nov, 2018 | More News
Signed MK Waves Print Limited edition @SoundwavesArt created from the audio of “Romeo & Juliet.” All artwork is signed by Mark and Soundwaves art creator Tim Wakefield to support the incredible work of @WarChildUK. Available...
by Terry Kilburn | 15th Nov, 2018 | More News
MK at The Other Palace “Really enjoyed matinee of ‘Soldier On’ at The Other Palace theatre yesterday. Cracking cast and performances.” MK ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News FollowFollow Material published on this web site...
by Terry Kilburn | 15th Nov, 2018 | More News
MK Starcard -Update It’s that time of year again when fund-raising for London’s Great Ormond Street Hospital turns to the Starcards auctions. Mark has been supporting GOSH Starcards for sixteen years and here is another fabulous opportunity for you to...
by Terry Kilburn | 14th Nov, 2018 | More News
Mark on the BBC TV Breakfast Show Mark appeared on BBC TV’s Breakfast Show on 14th November. ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News FollowFollow Material published on this web site is subject to copyright and all rights are...
by Terry Kilburn | 12th Nov, 2018 | More News
MK Fronts Guitarist Mark fronts the cover of the December 2018 edition of Guitarist magazine and in an extended main feature article he discusses his guitars, British Grove studio and, of course, his new album. ← Previous Latest News ← Previous...
by Terry Kilburn | 11th Nov, 2018 | More News
NHB’s track – Will You Miss Me The Steve Phillips penned song ‘Will You Miss Me’, recorded for the Notting Hillbillies album ‘Missing…Presumed Having A Good Time’, is featured in a new film by Lorene Mills, Paul Barnes and...
by Terry Kilburn | 9th Nov, 2018 | More News
Spam Warning Watch out for this spam email. It does not come from MKNews. This one was even to MKNews ! Do not click the link they provide as it may infect your device with malware or a virus. ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next →...
by Terry Kilburn | 22nd Oct, 2018 | More News
2019 Tour Dates ‘DOWN THE ROAD WHEREVER’ 2019 TOUR Dates for the 2019 DTRW Tour can be found on the tours page where you will also find information on markknopfler.com presales and the new Fair Admission policy. A note on Fair Admission ticketing “The word...
by Terry Kilburn | 19th Oct, 2018 | More News
2019 Tour – Press Release MARK KNOPFLER ANNOUNCES ‘DOWN THE ROAD WHEREVER’ TOUR IN 2019 Mark Knopfler, one of the most critically and commercially successful artists of all time, has announced a world tour with his band in 2019. The ‘Down The Road Wherever’ tour...
by Terry Kilburn | 12th Oct, 2018 | More News
Mark in Italy Mark has been in Italy today as a special guest at IMAGinACTION, the international video clip festival in Cesena . ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News FollowFollow Material published on this web site is subject to...
by Terry Kilburn | 19th Aug, 2018 | More News
Aretha Franklin We all mourn the loss of Aretha Franklin, Queen of Soul. She gave so much to the world. Her music will remain an inspiration, treasured by millions. MK ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News FollowFollow Material...
New Zoe’s Place Charity Auction12th August, 2020Last November MKNews held an auction in aid of Zoe's Place. Zoe’s Place is ... […]
Something New1st July, 2020Something to hopefully brighten your day .... […]
New Richard Bennett CD22nd June, 2018Richard Bennett's new CD, Ballads In Otherness, is available now. […]
Hall of Fame15th April, 2018They're in ! Dire Straits were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame..... […]
Marcus Cliffe: Solo Album24th March, 2018Although he has played with a number of major artists, many of you will recall Marcus Cliffe as the bass player with the Notting Hillbillies. He is about to release his first ever solo album ..... […]
GF Studio Update18th February, 2018Mark and the guys have been putting the finishing touches to Mark's next solo album. […]
Mark on Tommy Emmanuel album – update12th January, 2018Mark joins Tommy Emmanuel on You Don't Want To Get You One of Those taken from Tommy’s latest album Accomplice One to be released on the 19th of January. […]
Welcome the new MKNews website12th December, 2017Welcome to the new MKNews website. The new site is the product of a close collaboration between TK and John Le Page of Lean Mean Digital. […]