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29/12/2017, TVR

TVR
The Folies Bergères show to be broadcast tonight on a French TV channel.
Après six ans de silence, la formation pop était de retour en 2016 avec un nouvel album et passe par les Folies Bergère Six ans après “Bang Goes the Knighthood”, l’Irlandais Neil Hannon et son groupe The Divine Comedy sont de retour avec leur pop orchestrale et publiaient en 2016 leur 11ème album, “Foreverland”.

29/12/2017, Five visions for the future of music - BBC News

Five visions for the future of music - BBC News
What will 2018 look like for fans, bands and artists?

28/12/2017, 5+5 = les disques préférés de Rebecca Manzoni - Benzine Magazine

5+5 = les disques préférés de Rebecca Manzoni - Benzine Magazine
Entre deux chroniques matinales sur France Inter, Rebecca Manzoni nous a fait un petit 5+5 histoire de découvrir plus précisément quels sont ses goûts musicaux.

28/12/2017, Los mejores conciertos del 2017 | Mindies

En su segunda visita a nuestro país dentro de la gira de presentación de Foreverland, el músico norirlandés ofreció uno de los conciertos más destacados del festival, logrando seguramente el setlist soñado por muchos. La elegancia de sus composiciones hizo acto de presencia desde los primeros acordes de la inicial ‘Absent Friends’,

28/12/2017, Crónica del Donostia Kutxa Kultur Festibala 2017 | Mindies

Crónica del Donostia Kutxa Kultur Festibala 2017 | Mindies
La primera parada obligatoria de la jornada del sábado residía en un Neil Hannon que vive muy buenos momentos al frente de The Divine Comedy. En su segunda visita a nuestro país dentro de la gira de presentación de Foreverland, el músico norirlandés ofreció uno de los conciertos más destacados del festival, logrando seguramente el setlist soñado por mucho

28/12/2017, Crónica del BIME Live 2016 | Mindies

Crónica del BIME Live 2016 | Mindies
De una forma mucho más acertada, Neil Hannon al frente de The Divine Comedy, ofreció el mejor concierto de la noche del sábado. Con una carrera tan dilatada y repleta siempre de buenos trabajos, la excusa de presentar su nuevo Foreverland, quedó en anécdota en comparación con sus clásicos pop puramente emocionales.

28/12/2017, Crónica Vida Festival 2016 | Mindies

Crónica Vida Festival 2016 | Mindies
Cambio radical de registro el que nos esperaba con la banda liderada por Neil Hannon. Después del torbellino Balthazar nos esperaba algo totalmente distinto en el escenario Estrella Damm. Y es que, como pudimos comprobar,

24/12/2017, WeGotTickets | Simple, honest ticketing | MADAM/SUZIE STAPLETON/THE KITTENS

WeGotTickets | Simple, honest ticketing | MADAM/SUZIE STAPLETON/THE KITTENS
Former Divine Comedy bassist, Bryan Mills, to play with his band The Kittens at the Servant Jazz Quarters, London, January 25th.
At London Servant Jazz Quarters,./ on Thu 25th Jan, 2018

24/12/2017, LAO at the Movies Tickets, Sat, 20 Jan 2018 at 4:00 PM | Eventbrite

Members of The Divine Comedy (Ian Watson, Andrew Skeet, Simon Little, Tim Weller, Tosh Flood, Rob Farrer and Celine Saout) to play with the London Accordion Orchestra on January 20th at St. Gabriel's Church.
Eventbrite - London Accordion Orchestra presents LAO at the Movies - Saturday, 20 January 2018 at St. Gabriel's Church, Pimlico, London, England. Find event and ticket information.

23/12/2017, RTÉ lyric fm at Christmas - 5 shows you must listen to

RTÉ lyric fm at Christmas - 5 shows you must listen to
It's beginning to sound a lot like Christmas on RTÉ lyric fm - here are a quintet of choice highlights to tune in to over the days ahead...

13/12/2017, On y était : The Divine Comedy à l’Olympia Theatre, Dublin – Craic & Tracks

On y était : The Divine Comedy à l’Olympia Theatre, Dublin – Craic & Tracks
Le 8 et 9 décembre, The Divine Comedy donnait, à la maison (Olympia Theatre, Dublin), les derniers concerts de sa tournée d'automne. Ce fut poignant, ce fut drôle, ce fut parfait. Du pur Neil Hannon. "Let' do some drama" balance Neil Hannon, le frontman de The Divine Comedy, dans ce bel Olympia Theatre au décor…

12/12/2017, Photo Gallery - The Divine Comedy at The Olympia Theatre | Pure M Magazine

Photo Gallery - The Divine Comedy at The Olympia Theatre | Pure M Magazine
Photo Gallery - Divine Comedy at The Olympia Theatre (December 8th, 2017 ) Photography by Anamaria Meiu

11/12/2017, Review // Neil Hannon and The Divine Comedy bring their trademark tragicomic musicality to Colston Hall | Nitelife Magazine

Review // Neil Hannon and The Divine Comedy bring their trademark tragicomic musicality to Colston Hall | Nitelife Magazine
Frontman Neil Hannon and his troupe of musically badass accountants served up a sweet and intimate show at the Colston Hall, when The Divine Comedy brought their Foreverland tour to Bristol this November. Full of TDC’s trademark tragicomic and tongue-in-cheek musicality, the evening was energetic yet laidback; unhindered yet carefully curated, with well over 20 ...

11/12/2017, The Divine Comedy + Support Pugwash | Review

The Divine Comedy + Support Pugwash | Review
CultureHUB Magazine is a free A4 glossy magazine based in Northern Ireland. Distributing in Belfast, Derry/Londonderry, Armagh, Lisburn, Antrim...

11/12/2017, THE DIVINE COMEDY – LIVE AT ULSTER HALL 7.12.2017 | Analogue Boy In A Digital World

THE DIVINE COMEDY – LIVE AT ULSTER HALL 7.12.2017 | Analogue Boy In A Digital World
As fans waiting for The Divine Comedy to appear on stage at Ulster Hall, the warm-up playlist played Nobody Does It Better by Carly Simon. Halfway through the song, the band appeared on stage led by the impish Neil Hannon, dressed in smart suits, though not as smart as James Bond. Neil Hannon, Licence To…

10/12/2017, IN FOCUS// The Divine Comedy | Ulster Hall, Belfast - The Divine Comedy played Belfast’s famous Ulster Hall on 07 Dec 2017 Clair McAllister was on hand to take these great shots.

IN FOCUS// The Divine Comedy | Ulster Hall, Belfast - The Divine Comedy played Belfast’s famous Ulster Hall on 07 Dec 2017 Clair McAllister was on hand to take these great shots.
The Divine Comedy played Belfast’s famous Ulster Hall on 07 Dec 2017 Clair McAllister was on hand to take these great shots. Photo by Clair McAllister Photo by Clair McAllister Photo by Clair McAllister Photo by Clair McAllister Photo by Clair McAllister Photo by Clair McAllister Please follow and like us:

10/12/2017, “I’m all about God”. The Divine Comedy at the Olympia Theatre. | conradbrunstrom

“I’m all about God”.  The Divine Comedy at the Olympia Theatre. | conradbrunstrom
Neil Hannon does not always wear his irreligion lightly.  He will not leave God alone, whether or not any god or goddess chooses to leave Neil Hannon alone. Our visit to The Divine Comedy was a very very very delayed 20 year anniversary present for us.  The Divine Comedy was our first gig together and…

10/12/2017, Photos: The Divine Comedy – Ulster Hall, Belfast – Gigging NI

Photos: The Divine Comedy – Ulster Hall, Belfast – Gigging NI
The Divine Comedy at the Ulster Hall, Belfast on 7th December 2017. Photos by Bernie McAllister for Gigging NI....

09/12/2017, The Divine Comedy at The Olympia Theatre • Gig Photos

The Divine Comedy at The Olympia Theatre • Gig Photos
Check out the amazing live gig photography of The Divine Comedy at The Olympia Theatre - Irish Gig Photography

07/12/2017, Live Review: The Divine Comedy with Jealous of the Birds at Birmingham Institute – 24th November 2017

Live Review: The Divine Comedy with Jealous of the Birds at Birmingham Institute – 24th November 2017
Editor Mary covers The Divine Comedy and Neil Hannon's appearance at Birmingham Institute 24 November 2017, supported by Jealous of the Birds.

05/12/2017, The Divine Comedy – Brighton Dome – 1st December 2017

The Divine Comedy – Brighton Dome – 1st December 2017
Most of all you’re struck by Hannon’s striking ability to so warmly connect with his audiences, talking to them – often mid-song, during an instrumental section – or acting up in front of them, like an over-excited child who’s been allowed to rifle through the dressing-up box (he spent most of the gig dressed as Napoleon) and stay up past his bedtime.

05/12/2017, The Divine Comedy Review - Brighton Source

The Divine Comedy Review - Brighton Source
A seated concert at Brighton Dome ended with everyone up and dancing after Neil Hannon treated the crowd to some witty orchestral pop and a few brilliant surprise covers.

05/12/2017, Divine Comedy, Jealous of the Birds - University of East Anglia (U.E.A.), Norwich - eGigs.co.uk

Divine Comedy, Jealous of the Birds - University of East Anglia (U.E.A.), Norwich - eGigs.co.uk
Divine Comedy, Jealous of the Birds - University of East Anglia (U.E.A.), Norwich on Monday 4 December 2017 review

04/12/2017, The Divine Comedy, Brighton Dome, December 1 ★★★★ | The Argus

The Divine Comedy, Brighton Dome, December 1 ★★★★ | The Argus
With a charming mix of the vocal talents of K T Tunstall and Feist, Jealous of the Birds was a low key support act to main act The Divine Comedy.…

04/12/2017, LIVE: THE DIVINE COMEDY – 28/11/2017 : Silent Radio

LIVE: THE DIVINE COMEDY – 28/11/2017 : Silent Radio
-RITZ, MANCHESTER- Northern Ireland’s The Divine Comedy have to come to be affectionately known as an orchestral pop band. Formed in 1989 and fronted by the ever enigmatic Neil Hannon, the band has seen an ever evolving line up with constant changes in personnel. Having an impressive 11 studio albums under their name, they arguably […]

04/12/2017, Musician who wrote My Lovely Horse reveals why he'd never write a real Eurovision song - Irish Mirror Online

He's insisted he'd never be tempted to write a real Eurovision song

04/12/2017, The Divine Comedy : Live Reviews - Outline Magazine : Norwich

The Divine Comedy : Live Reviews  - Outline Magazine : Norwich
2017 Norwich live review. Photos gallery here: http://www.outlineonline.co.uk/gallery/ ... ea/10172/0
The Divine Comedy come on to a cheering LCR in suits and ties to the theme from The Spy Who Loved Me. Starting the set with Down In The Street Below, and from the off it’s clear that this is going to be a slick and good natured show.

04/12/2017, The Divine Comedy : Live Reviews - Outline Magazine : Norwich

The Divine Comedy : Live Reviews  - Outline Magazine : Norwich
2016 Norwich live review.
Within minutes of joining the queue outside Norwich Open I realise that I am in the minority here tonight. I mean, I have always respected Neil Hannon, and have followed his career with albeit passive curiosity ever since Something For The Weekend first mused the contents of that wood shed back in 1996. I

04/12/2017, The Divine Comedy : Interviews - Outline Magazine : Norwich

The Divine Comedy : Interviews - Outline Magazine : Norwich
2016 interview with Neil Hannon
The Divine Comedy is Neil Hannon, timeless dude, snappy dresser, clever wordsmith, humourist and gifted musician. He’s been making music for 30 years - you may know him from his theme tune to the IT Crowd, perennial favourite My Lovely Horse, or even spotted him singing at the recent Bowie Prom. Or how ‘bout that great song, National Express? So many bangers. Anyway. The Divine Comedy have got a brand new album out this month and it’s chuffing brilliant. They’re also playing at Open, so I grabbed the opportunity to speak to Neil himself about The Jungle Book, donkeys and buses.

03/12/2017, Review of The Divine Comedy at Norwich UEA LCR - What's on and things to do in Norfolk - Eastern Daily Press

Review of The Divine Comedy at Norwich UEA LCR - What's on and things to do in Norfolk - Eastern Daily Press
The Divine Comedy may well be the most appropriately named band around - musically, they are divine, as personalities - hilarious.

02/12/2017, DIVINE COMEDY ILLUSTRATION TIMELAPSE PROCREATE FAN ART FRIDAY - YouTube

DIVINE COMEDY ILLUSTRATION TIMELAPSE PROCREATE FAN ART FRIDAY - YouTube
Today Connywobble draws one of his favourite artists, Neil Hannon of the divine comedy. Support me and my work on PATREON https://www.patreon.com/connywobble...

02/12/2017, This week’s best rock and pop: From Other Voices to Divine Comedy

This week’s best rock and pop: From Other Voices to Divine Comedy
The Coronas sell out (in the good way) and Wolves in the Throne Room bring the metal

02/12/2017, Divine Comedy – Nicholas Quirke Was….

Divine Comedy – Nicholas Quirke Was….
Nicholas Quirke was anticipating an outstanding 1st of December in the UK and certain that it would end, as the cliche goes, with a bang! It was for him a sombre start as he remembered that it was 40 years ago on the first of December that his father had died, but once the…

01/12/2017, REVIEW: The Divine Comedy, O2 Academy Bournemouth | Bournemouth Echo

REVIEW: The Divine Comedy, O2 Academy Bournemouth | Bournemouth Echo
A SLIGHT, bearded, immaculately dressed man wanders on to the stage accompanied by five others, also suited and booted.

01/12/2017, Divine Comedy star Neil Hannon says he will never write a Eurovision song - despite penning Father Ted's My Lovely Horse

Divine Comedy star Neil Hannon says he will never write a Eurovision song - despite penning Father Ted's My Lovely Horse
DIVINE Comedy star Neil Hannon insists he will never write a Eurovision song, despite having penned cult tune My Lovely Horse for Father Ted. The musician famously wrote the Eurovision flop for an …

01/12/2017, Divine Comedy man Neil Hannon on Irish tour and new album plans - The Irish News

Divine Comedy man Neil Hannon on Irish tour and new album plans - The Irish News
DESPITE a distinct lack of Irish touring around the release of last year's hit album Foreverland, Divine Comedy man Neil Hannon made a point of promising fans here that they'd be "sick of him" by the end of 2017.

01/12/2017, charlie raven photography | The Divine Comedy - O2 Academy Bournemouth 30.11.17

charlie raven photography | The Divine Comedy - O2 Academy Bournemouth 30.11.17
Gallery: The Divine Comedy - O2 Academy Bournemouth 30.11.17 on charlie raven photography