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Jimmy Buffett
3rd September, 2023
Jimmy Buffett .... […]
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 .... […]
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.... […]
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... […]
Barcelona show download
25th April, 2019
Download the complete live recording of Mark's April 25th show in Barcelona .... […]
DTRW Guitar USB Key
25th April, 2019
The new DTRW guitar USB Key is now available .... […]
CM Policy Update: Photography & Recording
21st April, 2019
Many of you will be looking forward to the start of the DTRW tour. Please note .... […]
GF’s DTRW tour rehearsals
21st April, 2019
Take look at ..... […]
Local Hero Gin
26th March, 2019
Mark has teamed up with Portobello Gin to create his own special blend of gin .... […]
Mark & Brian Johnson
12th March, 2019
Catch Mark on Sky Arts, Friday 22nd March, 9 pm ..... […]
Richard Bennett – New EP
12th February, 2019
Richard Bennett has released a new EP - Four Buck Folk . To be more precise it's Richard Bennett and the New Folkswingers ! Here's what Richard has to say .... […]
DTRW – Royal Albert Hall
29th January, 2019
Tickets for London's Royal Albert Hall .... […]
John Illsley – The Life & Times of Dire Straits
28th January, 2019
'The Life & Times of Dire Straits'; a concert and Q&A of music and memories' - Spend an enjoyable and entertaining evening .... […]
CM Statement
21st January, 2019
Statement from CM re Viagogo.... […]
Local Hero Musical
18th January, 2019
The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh and The Old Vic are delighted to announce .... […]
MK Hardtalk Interview
20th December, 2018
Mark was recently interviewed for the BBC's Hardtalk programme ... […]
DTRW #1 in US
16th December, 2018
Down The Road Wherever at #1 .... […]
More Mark on BBC Radio
16th December, 2018
On the 16th of December Mark was a guest on BBC Radio 2's Michael Ball Show ..... […]
Down The Road Wherever
9th December, 2018
Mark's new solo album, Down The Road Wherever, was released on the 16th of November.... […]
Henrick Hansen Film
9th December, 2018
Henrick Hansen, who did the short film for the Tracker album promotion, is to do a Mark Knopfler documentary scheduled for a 2018 release together with an in-concert film featuring live performances from the Tracker tour. […]
Amy Bartham
2nd December, 2018
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 .... […]
2018 SSE Scottish Music Awards
30th November, 2018
The 20th SSE Scottish Music Awards ceremony took place at Glasgow’s SEC on Saturday December 1st.... […]
Signed MK Waves Print
20th November, 2018
Limited edition @SoundwavesArt created from the audio of "Romeo & Juliet.” All artwork is signed by Mark .... […]