CM Policy Update: Photography & Recording
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. ←...
GF’s DTRW tour rehearsals
Guy Fletcher’s tour rehearsals diary Take a look at Guy’s DTRW tour rehearsals diary ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News Material published on this web site is subject to copyright. © Mark Knopfler News. All rights...
Local Hero Gin
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...
Mark & Brian Johnson
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 Material published on this web site is subject to copyright. © Mark...
Richard Bennett – New EP
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...
DTRW – Royal Albert Hall
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 Material published on this...
John Illsley – The Life & Times of Dire Straits
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...
CM Statement
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...
Local Hero Musical
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...
MK Hardtalk Interview
MK Hardtalk Interview Mark was recently interview for the BBC’s Hardtalk programme….. ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News Material published on this web site is subject to copyright. © Mark Knopfler News. All rights...
DTRW #1 in US
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 Material published on this web site is subject to copyright. © Mark Knopfler News. All...
More Mark on BBC Radio
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 ...
Down The Road Wherever
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...
Amy Bartham
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...
2018 SSE Scottish Music Awards
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...
Signed MK Waves Print
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...
MK at the Other Palace
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 Material published on this web site is subject to...
MK Starcard – Sold
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...
MK on BBC TV
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 Material published on this web site is subject to copyright. © Mark Knopfler News. All rights...
MK Fronts Guitarist
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...
NHB’s track featured in new film
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...
Spam Warning
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 →...
2019 DTRW Tour
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...
2019 Tour Press Release
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...
Mark in Italy
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 Material published on this web site is subject to copyright. ©...
Aretha Franklin
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 Material published on this...
New Richard Bennett CD
New Richard Bennett CD Richard Bennett’s new CD, Ballads In Otherness, is available now. Check it out here. Listen to some samples of the new music when you click the “listen” link. Finally, if you engage the “about” link, Richard has written a few words about...
Marcus Cliffe: Solo Album
Marcus Cliffe: Solo Album 24th March, 2018 Although 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 and – guess what ? –...
GF Studio Update
GF Studio Update 18th February, 2018 Mark and the guys have been putting the finishing touches to Mark’s next solo album. In addition to Mark and Guy, Glenn, Richard and Jim, from the ’96ers have been in the UK and among the others involved are Danny...
Let’s get Mark’s Guitar Heroes to #123rd March, 2024Mark's Guitar Heroes - #1 ? .... […]
For fans outside of the UK15th March, 2024Dolby Atmos One Deep River Playback competition .... […]
Guitarist Feb 202418th January, 2024The Feb 2024 edition of Guitarist magazine .... […]
Shane MacGowan13th December, 2023Shane MacGowan .... […]
Shivers In The Dark: On The Road With Dire Straits5th December, 2023Planet Rock Interview .... […]
Dire Straits Live27th November, 2023Dire Straits Live 1978-92 .... […]
Brendan Croker Gold Disc Charity Auction29th October, 2023Brendan Croker Gold Disc Charity Auction […]
Mike Henderson24th September, 2023Mike Henderson .... […]
Brendan Croker13th September, 2023Brendan Croker .... […]
Jimmy Buffett3rd September, 2023Jimmy Buffett .... […]
Jack Sonni31st August, 2023Jack Sonni .... […]
Robbie Robertson11th August, 2023A sad farewell .... […]
Tina Turner25th May, 2023Tina Turner .... […]
Séan Keane19th May, 2023Séan Keane .... […]
Boswell 0-14MK/TR-Limited Edition13th May, 2023The Boswell “0-14MK/TR-Limited Edition” is a .... […]
Streets of London fund-raiser3rd May, 2023Mark and Gibson Guitars have joined together to .... […]- Michael Rhodes6th March, 2023Michael Rhodes - RIP […]
Mark on Jeff Beck13th January, 2023Mark on Jeff Beck […]
Bravehearts of the North East18th October, 2022As many of you will know, Mark is a patron of Bravehearts of the North East (UK) .... […]
Guitar Techniques16th October, 2022Mark is featured on .... […]
Guitars For Peace16th October, 2022Gibson luthiers have crafted .... […]
The Rhino Guardians26th September, 2022Please take a few minutes .... […]
RB Tall Tale Tunes22nd August, 2022Richard Bennett's new CD, Tall Tale Tunes .... […]
Mark Knopfler – The Studio Albums 2009-201828th July, 2022Mark Knopfler - The Studio Albums 2009-2018 .... […]
Surfers Against Sewage – UK15th July, 2022For the ocean to thrive, we must look to the source that feeds it .... […]
Alain de Cadenet5th July, 2022Alain de Cadenet = RIP […]- MK on Monteleone9th June, 2022Mark is interviewed in a new feature-length documentary film .... […]
STP White Label Auction30th May, 2022Mark is supporting this year's White Label Auction in aid of The BRIT Trust .... […]
Mark Presents Guitar to Sam Fender13th May, 2022Mark recently presented .... […]
Guy Fletcher – Anomaly13th May, 2022Out Now - Guy Fletcher's Anomaly .... […]
DS Greatest Hits Double Vinyl13th May, 2022Dire Straits' greatest hits compilation, Money For Nothing, has been remastered .... […]
John Illsley – VIII26th April, 2022John Illsley's new release, VIII, is his eight studio album .... […]
Half-speed LOG3rd April, 2022Half-speed master of the Dire Straits album Love Over Gold .... […]
Local Hero at Chichester3rd March, 2022David Greig and Mark Knopfler’s Local Hero will be staged at .... […]
MK back in studio12th January, 2022Mark will shortly return to the studio .... […]
Gift Ideas29th November, 2021Gift ideas .... […]
Alan Hull documentary16th November, 2021Mark is among the artists contributing to a new .... […]
Win a signed MK Strat6th November, 2021Mark has donated one of his iconic 2013 model, red Fender Stratocaster .... […]
Paddy Moloney13th October, 2021'Today marks a sad farewell to Paddy Moloney of The Chieftains....' […]
John Illsley: My Life In Dire Straits9th October, 2021John Illsley's long awaited book .... […]
What It Is featuring The Long Highgway9th October, 2021Four-track single, What It Is .... […]
The Studio Albums 1996-20079th October, 2021Mark Knopfler – The Studio Albums 1996-2007 is available now in a new .... […]
Mark on new Dion album30th September, 2021Mark on new Dion album .... […]
Charlie Watts25th August, 2021'Yesterday marks another sad farewell, to Charlie Watts of The Rolling Stones. A great band so often has a great drummer .... […]
Don Everly23rd August, 2021It's a sad farewell to Don Everly today ... […]
Encores Pink Vinyl: Update1st June, 2021Dire Straits’ live EP ‘Encores’ for Record Store Day 2021 will now be released on Black Friday […]
Bogus Instagram Accounts8th May, 2021A friendly reminder to all Mark Knopfler fans ... […]
GH anniversary24th March, 2021To celebrate 25 years of Mark's debut solo album 'Golden Heart', watch .... […]
Win a signed MK Strat3rd February, 2021Mark has donated a signed 2011 Fender Signature Stratocaster ... […]
‘Goodbye Kerry’28th January, 2021It's painful to have to report more sad news in such sad times ... […]
BIA & Local Hero Vinyl Half Speed Masters27th January, 2021'Brothers In Arms' and 'Local Hero' half-speed masters will be available on 19th March ... […]
Richard Bennett on vinyl6th January, 2021Yield Brother Records, a vinyl only label, has just re-released Richard Bennett's ... […]
Win Mark’s Guitar – the Winner4th January, 2021Mark has donated one of his iconic red Fender Stratocaster guitars to .... […]
Tommy Stewart23rd December, 2020Tommy Stewart pays tribute to his father .... […]
Win Mark’s Teisco Guitar3rd December, 2020Win Mark's made in Japan Teisco TG-64 electric guitar .... […]- DS Merch24th November, 2020The first release of new official Dire Straits merchandise items .... […]
Autographed tie23rd November, 2020Mark has signed a red tie for the Cahonas Scotland fundraising auction.... […]
Mark Knopfler Legends18th November, 2020This handmade, limited-edition, Legends series is available exclusively through MarkKnopler.com and includes .... […]
Mark on Cliff’s Birthday Album30th October, 2020Mark is among a number of artists who have contributed to Sir Cliff Richard's 80th birthday album .... […]
Photo Search30th October, 2020Does anyone have .... […]
Quality Shoes29th October, 2020Mark has donated a pair of autographed shoes to the Small Steps Project Celebrity Shoe Auction .... […]
Goodwood17th October, 2020Mark and Guy performed ‘Going Home’ on Saturday 17th October .... […]
Brendan Croker release14th October, 2020Brendan has re-released his 2002 Keven Coyne collaboration album .... […]
BIA @ 29th October, 2020The Dire Straits top selling album Brothers in Arms .... […]
Studio Albums Box Sets9th October, 2020On October 7 1978, Dire Straits released their eponymous debut album.... […]
Special Guest, John Illsley1st October, 2020John Illsley will be Tim Burgess's special guest host ... […]
Win a signed copy of STP27th September, 2020To celebrate 20 years since the release of Mark’s acclaimed second solo album ... […]
Stand By Me11th September, 2020Mark has joined a number of artists - collectively 'Whispering Bob's All Stars' - to make a special recording ... […]
Great North Run11th September, 2020This year's 40th Great North Run on 13 September is set ... […]
Dire Straits 6CD & 8LP Box Sets12th August, 2020Dire Straits 6CD & 8LP Box Sets .... […]
Peter Green12th August, 2020'I loved Peter Green’s playing from the moment I first heard him.... […]
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 .... […]- From Mark …16th April, 2020From Mark ..... […]
- Local Hero Postponed16th April, 2020The Old Vic Theatre’s Artistic Director, Matthew Warchus, has today announced the postponement of the Local Hero 2020 season .... […]
Farewell to Sir Stirling14th April, 2020Farewell to Sir Stirling Moss, a great man .... […]
John Prine8th April, 2020Today I am so sad to learn of the loss of John Prine .... […]
British Red Cross4th 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 Cancelled17th March, 2020Due 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 .... […]
SiriusXM26th February, 2020Those 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 shows25th February, 2020You can purchase official recordings of DTRW tour shows.... […]
That’s a wrap14th December, 20192019 has been a record-breaking year for Mark .... […]
Stolen Guitars5th December, 2019Can everyone keep an out out for any of these guitars being offered for sale ... […]- DTRW Merchandise28th November, 2019Check our the markknopfler.com shop for a great range of .... […]
Charity Auctions8th November, 2019Zoe's Place is a baby hospice in Middlesborough, UK. Like many local charities these days .... […]
Mark on Filmscores & Musicals2nd October, 2019Mark interview: Filmscores & Musicals .... […]
MK on CBS news22nd September, 2019MK on CBS News ..... […]
MKNews Newsletters16th September, 2019Can you help ? […]
Yours for $2000 !!!9th September, 2019When there are people out there who try to rip-off fans in this way .... […]
MK on Pieta Brown album11th August, 2019Mark is featured on 'The Hard Way' ... […]
MK on KK’s Book9th August, 2019'For me to want to re-read a book straight away it has to have bowled me over ...' […]
Guitar Player4th August, 2019Mark is on the cover of the September issue of Guitar Player.... […]
Local Hero Blu Ray DVD4th August, 2019Out on September 2nd is this remastered Blu Ray DVD Collector's edition.... […]
Olympia Park12th July, 2019Mark takes time out from touring to impress his hand prints .... […]- Autographs8th July, 2019Unfortunately Mark will no longer be signing guitars, scratch plates or any other musical instruments .... […]
- Bogus Knopflers21st June, 2019Fake and imitation profiles are an unfortunate inevitability online .... […]
PALMTREES, SEÑORITAS … AND ROCKETSHIPS !13th June, 2019All 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 NYC14th May, 2019Mark, 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 Ross3rd May, 2019Mark is pleased to announce that Juke Ross will be opening for a selected few shows in London and France.... […]- CM Statement: Unauthorized Streaming25th April, 2019It 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... […]