Fightstar News and Photos

Kaiser Chiefs, Bush, And Rival Sons Confirmed For Bon Jovi's British Summer Time Hyde Park

Thu, March 28 2013 7:05pm - Source: Stereoboard

Kaiser Chiefs, Bush, and Rival Sons have all been announced for this summers British Summer Time Hyde Park event, joining headliners Bon Jovi for what is set to be an epic event.

Charlie Simpson from Fightstar plays World Record Coldest Concert in Syberia

Fri, November 30 2012 2:37pm - Source: Glasswerk National \ Thirst for Music

The British singer/songwriter, took on the brutal -30˚C temperatures of Oymyakon, Siberia to perform the Jägermeister Ice Cold Gig, which has officially gained entry into the Guinness World Records.

Inherit The Stars: We’ll Fall Together

Mon, November 26 2012 12:14pm - Source: Insomnia Radio: Indie Music Network

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Fightstar's Charlie Simpson to attempt to break world record for coldest gig ever

Thu, August 23 2012 3:40pm - Source: NME

Fightstar frontman and former Busted singer Charlie Simpson has announced that he will be attempting to enter the Guinness Book Of World Records later this year when he tries to play the world's coldest gig.

Say hello to our new interns!

Tue, July 17 2012 2:06pm - Source: Songkick

We have two new Songkick interns to introduce today – Maria and Beth, who have recently joined us here at the London office!

Editor’s Letter: Hooray for record shops and all their awkwardness

Fri, April 20 2012 6:43pm - Source: CMU - Complete Music Update

It's Record Store Day tomorrow, which is always fun.

Charlie Simpson makes his acting debut 'In God We Trust' – watch

Fri, April 13 2012 4:21pm - Source: NME

Charlie Simpson has made his acting debut in a new film In God We Trust.

Charlie Simpson to play at London Vans store opening April 14

Fri, April 13 2012 10:04am - Source: Kerrang! - UK

Charlie Simpson has announced that he will be playing the official opening night of a new Vans store in Camden in London on Saturday April 14.

Steel Panther to rock the Houses of Parliament

Thu, April 05 2012 5:15am - Source: Music-News.com

To show support for Mike Weatherley MP's 'Rock The House' initiative, Steel Panther rocked up to the Houses of Parliament on Saturday 31st March before playing to a sold out Brixton Academy.

TMF meets Charlie Simpson

Fri, March 23 2012 6:20am - Source: The Music Mix

With a top ten under his belt for Young Pilgrim , former Busted front man Charlie Simpson has enjoyed a fruitful start to his folk-infused solo career.

Prime Minister joins rock stars in endorsing Rock the House

Sun, March 11 2012 7:16am - Source: Music-News.com

Prime Minister David Cameron has lent his backing to Rock the House, a Parliamentary music competition founded by Mike Weatherley MP and backed by the music industry and a huge roster of music legends from Alice Cooper to the Bee Gees Robin Gibb. The Prime Minister confirmed that he would be taking part in the competition by nominating musicians and bands from his Witney constituency and talked of his love of music saying: " The Prime Minister was talking after receiving an application from the band 'Reaper' in the Under 18 category.

Charlie Simpson announces March 2012 tour – ticket details

Fri, December 02 2011 12:32pm - Source: NME

Charlie Simpson has announced a UK tour for next spring.

Charlie Simpson to Play Free Train Station Gig

Tue, October 04 2011 11:10am - Source: Xfm

Charlie Simpson is playing as part of the 7th annual St Pancras Station Sessions on Thursday evening from 6.30pm (October 6).

Charlie Simpson: Interview

Wed, August 17 2011 11:30am - Source: GIGWISE

From his musical beginnings in pop-punk boy band Busted, through to his more recent rock reinvention in Fightstar, Charlie Simpson has displayed a wide range of styles and incarnations in the 10 years since he entered the music industry.

This Week's New Music Releases: August 15 2011

Mon, August 15 2011 8:58am - Source: NME

Kids In Glass Houses release their third studio album and first attempt at a concept record 'In Gold Blood' today (August 15).

Charlie Simpson: 'A Busted reunion with me won't happen in a million years'

Sat, August 13 2011 8:21pm - Source: NME

Charlie Simpson has ruled out any possibility that he will ever reform Busted , no matter what he is offered.

Hear Charlie Simpson's new album 'Young Pilgrim' on NME.COM

Fri, August 12 2011 11:00am - Source: NME

Charlie Simpson is releasing his solo album 'Young Pilgrim' on Monday (August 15) after all - and you can hear it now on NME.COM. Contingency plans have been successful, but Simpson expressed his sympathy for other artists distributed through PIAS.

Charlie Simpson: Young Pilgrim, CD review

Thu, August 11 2011 12:07pm - Source: Telegraph - London - UK [Music]

Once the doe-eyed heart-throb in early-Noughties teen pop group Busted, Simpson then gamely experimented with post-hardcore quartet Fightstar.

Charlie Simpson - Young Pilgrim

Mon, August 08 2011 5:38pm - Source: BBC Music

Every former pop star carries a certain amount of embarrassment, bordering on guilt, about their past life.

Charlie Simpson: Busted Won't Reform In A Million Years

Thu, July 28 2011 11:07am - Source: GIGWISE

Charlie Simpson has said he has left his Busted days behind him and has no plans to reunite with his former bandmates.

Charlie Simpson announces solo UK tour

Tue, July 26 2011 9:24am - Source: Kerrang! - UK

Charlie Simpson has announced a solo UK headline tour.

Charlie Simpson Announces October Tour - Tickets

Mon, July 25 2011 12:41pm - Source: GIGWISE

Charlie Simpson has announced details of a full UK tour, set to take place in October.

Charlie Simpson - Monto Water Rats

Wed, June 15 2011 3:19pm - Source: The Music Mix

Credibility is sometimes a major issue in music.

Charlie Simpson announces details of debut solo LP 'Young Pilgrim' - audio

Thu, June 09 2011 1:12pm - Source: NME

Ex- Busted singer Charlie Simpson has announced details of his debut solo album 'Young Pilgrim'.

Charlie Simpson Tickets On Sale Today (May 13)

Fri, May 13 2011 7:35am - Source: GIGWISE

Tickets for Charlie Simpson's UK tour go on sale on today (May 13) at 9am.

Charlie Simpson announces five date UK tour - ticket details

Mon, May 09 2011 2:00pm - Source: NME

Former Busted man and Fightstar singer Charlie Simpson has announced a UK tour for May. Simpson , who releases his debut solo album 'Young Pilgrim' this summer, will play five UK dates in June and July. The trek begins at O2 Academy Newcastle on June 30 and finishes up at O2 Academy Bristol 2 on July 5.