Now & Then

In November and December, Cliff will be headlining Night of the Proms 2010, a series of concerts around Germany, combining classical and pop music. He will be one of many featured artists, and will sing just five or six songs, accompanied by a symphony orchestra and band. Full information about the event can be found at www.notp.com/english, which also has an on-line ticket sales facility. Please note that Cliff is appearing in the German concerts only, and not those in Holland or Belgium.
Cliff's Bold As Brass album, recorded with a swing band in Nashville, will be released on 11 October. A full track-listing appears on the Latest Album page. Clips from the various tracks can be heard on the Sound Gallery and Latest Album pages.
Universal Posters is running a summer competition to win a poster featuring a new image of Cliff. Details can be found at: www.universalposter.com/cliff.
On 1 September a new photographic book will be published, to mark Cliff's 70th birthday and his 52-year career. It's a high-quality publication, and a special Collectors' Edition is available to order only on-line; it will not be available in bookshops. For further details and to reserve your copy, visit www.cliffrichard.net.
While in Dublin in June, Cliff recorded a duet with Majella O'Donnell for her forthcoming album. The album is likely to be available only at Daniel's concerts, but further news will be posted when known.
Cliff was back in the UK for ten days in late June/early July, for his niece's wedding, and to attend the second week of Wimbledon. He will spend the rest of the summer in Portugal and America.
The Adega do Cantor in Portugal now publishes a monthly newsflash with up-to-date news and information about Vida Nova and winery news. Register for the newsflashes by visiting www.winesvidanova.com/competitions.htm and clicking on the link.
In October Cliff will perform six shows at the Royal Albert Hall, to celebrate his 70th birthday and also to showcase songs from his new album Bold As Brass (to be released later in the year). The box office opened on 7 March and tickets sold out within a few hours. No further dates will be added. Travel-inclusive packages can be purchased through Newmarket Travel - visit www.newmarket.travel/cliff or call 0843 316 1145.
A DVD of the Bold As Brass show will be released in November.
Although the Royal Albert Hall shows are officially 'sold out', apart from some standing tickets in the Gallery, there are also some single tickets still available for most nights in 2nd Tier Boxes.
Cliff performed Congratulations at the 70th birthday celebrations of Queen Margrethe II in Denmark on 13 April. After returning to the UK for a night, he was fortunate that his flight back to Barbados departed just ten minutes before the airport closed due to the volcanic ash.
From 1 April there are special offers on Cliff & The Shadows merchandise; for details, go to www.chesterhopkins.co.uk.
The DVD of Cliff & The Shadows The Final Reunion was released in the UK by 2Entertain in November. Its release by Viavision in Australia has gone platinum and Cliff & The Shadows were presented with their awards during their February tour (see picture below).
The Adega do Cantor has a new sparkling rose wine available, and pre-orders are being taken at www.winesvidanova.com/wines.htm. Mail pre-orders in the UK can be placed via www.wells-wines.com or www.mollybrownswinelist.co.uk.
My Life, My Way was published in paperback in 2008, with a new chapter added in 2009 to cover Cliff's 50th anniversary celebrations. An abridged audio version of the book, read by Cliff, is also available.
The Adega do Cantor has a special message for those thinking of visiting Portugal: www.winesvidanova.com/creditbusting.htm.
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