2009 in British music

Last updated
List of years in British music
+...

This is a summary of 2009 in music in the United Kingdom.

Contents

Events

UK Charts

Classical music

Opera

Film and incidental music

Musical theatre

Musical films

Music awards

BRIT Awards

The 2009 BRIT Awards were hosted by James Corden, Matthew Horne and Kylie Minogue on 18 February 2009 at Earls Court Exhibition Centre in London.

The Classical BRIT Awards were hosted by Myleene Klass on 14 May.

British Composer Awards

[6]

Ivor Novello Awards

[7]

Mercury Music Prize

Deaths

See also

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Liam Gallagher</span> English singer and songwriter (born 1972)

William John Paul Gallagher is an English singer and songwriter who achieved fame as the lead vocalist of the rock band Oasis from 1991 to 2009. He later fronted the rock band Beady Eye from 2009 to 2014, before starting a successful solo career in 2017. Oasis had various line-up changes; Gallagher and his elder brother Noel were the only constant members. One of the most recognisable figures in British rock music, Gallagher is noted for his distinctive vocal style and outspoken personality.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mary Hopkin</span> Welsh singer

Mary Hopkin, credited on some recordings as Mary Visconti from her marriage to Tony Visconti, is a Welsh singer best known for her 1968 UK number 1 single "Those Were the Days". She was one of the first artists to be signed to the Beatles' Apple label.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">James Fox (singer)</span> Musical artist

James Richard Mullett, known professionally as James Fox, is a Welsh pop singer, songwriter, pianist and guitarist. He represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2004 in Istanbul. In 2008, he wrote and recorded the Cardiff City F.C. FA Cup Final song, "Bluebirds Flying High".

This is a summary of 2000 in music in the United Kingdom.

This is a summary of 1998 in music in the United Kingdom, including the official charts from that year.

This is a summary of 1997 in music in the United Kingdom, including the official charts from that year.

This is a summary of 1996 in music in the United Kingdom, including the official charts from that year.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kyle Falconer</span> Scottish musician, singer and songwriter

Kyle Francis Falconer is a Scottish musician, singer and songwriter. He is best known as the lead vocalist of The View. Along with the other band members, Falconer hails from the Dryburgh district of Dundee. He shares songwriting responsibilities with bass guitarist Kieren Webster.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Paul McCartney</span> English musician and member of the Beatles (born 1942)

Sir James Paul McCartney is an English singer, songwriter and musician who gained worldwide fame with the Beatles, for whom he played bass guitar and shared primary songwriting and lead vocal duties with John Lennon. One of the most successful composers and performers of all time, McCartney is known for his melodic approach to bass-playing, versatile and wide tenor vocal range, and musical eclecticism, exploring genres ranging from pre–rock and roll pop to classical, ballads, and electronica. His songwriting partnership with Lennon is the most successful in modern music history.

This topic covers notable events and articles related to 2009 in music.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dave Dee</span> English singer-songwriter, musician

David John Harman, known professionally as Dave Dee, was an English singer-songwriter, musician, A&R manager, fundraiser and businessman. He was the frontman for the 1960s pop band Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich.

This is a summary of 2007 in music in the United Kingdom.

This is a summary of 1976 in music of all genres in the United Kingdom, including the official charts from that year.

This is a summary of 1972 in music in the United Kingdom, including the official charts from that year.

This is a summary of 1967 in music in the United Kingdom.

This is a summary of 2008 in music in the United Kingdom.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tonight Today</span> 1969 single by D. B. M. & T.

"Tonight Today" is a song by the remaining members of Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich after the departure of Dave Dee. It was released as a single in November 1969.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ian Amey</span> Musical artist

Ian Frederick Stephen Amey, who went by the stagename Tich, was an English pop rock guitarist, who was a member of Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich from 1964 until his retirement in 2014.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">John Dymond</span> Musical artist

John Dymond, who goes by the stagename Beaky, is an English pop guitarist, who is a founding member of Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich. As of 2015, Dymond is the only original member still active in the band.

References

  1. "Official Charts Company Launches Specialist Classical Chart". Official Charts Company. 4 February 2009. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
  2. "Elton John And Billy Joel Kick Off Tour In Florida". Billboard. September 14, 2009. Retrieved June 7, 2012.
  3. "Eurovision 2009 Aftermath". BBC. 2009-05-18. Retrieved 2009-08-04.
  4. "Rage Against the Machine beat X Factor winner in charts". BBC News. 20 December 2009. Retrieved 7 June 2012.
  5. Harper, Alison (25 November 2009). "1920s disaster movie restored". 1920s disaster movie restored (with video footage). BBC News. Retrieved 25 November 2009.
  6. "British Composer Awards: Winners announced. Accessed 1 February 2013". Archived from the original on 2011-09-01. Retrieved 2013-02-01.
  7. "BBC NEWS - Entertainment - 2009 Ivor Novello awards: The winners". bbc.co.uk.
  8. "Dave Dee Former policeman who surfed the 1960s pop-wave as front man with Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich". The Telegraph. January 9, 2009.
  9. Gavin Gaughan (23 January 2009). "Angela Morley". The Guardian. Retrieved 8 January 2019.
  10. "Jean Adebambo, Brother Confirms Suicide", bamboo.co.uk, 28 January 2009, retrieved 2012-06-05
  11. Obituary in The Times