tag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:/blogs/latest-news?p=5Latest News2023-11-30T20:19:32+00:00Distant Sun Musicfalsetag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/73116162023-11-30T20:19:32+00:002023-11-30T20:19:32+00:00Gig at Ludham Tomorrow Night Change<p>Due to sickness in the band we are no longer able to perform as a full band at Ludham Kings Arms tomorrow night, instead the Distant Sun Acoustic duo will be stepping in. Hope to see you there! Music starts at 20:30</p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/72986642023-11-04T16:31:41+00:002023-11-04T16:31:41+00:00Gig Tonight Cancelled!<p>Unfortunately we have had to make the difficult decision to cancel our gig tonight at The Jolly Sailors in Pakefield. Rafe has been struggling all week with illness and despite late efforts to get his voice back, is still unable to sing. Many apologies to anyone who was planning on attending.</p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/72907642023-10-20T17:20:05+01:002023-10-20T17:20:05+01:00Gig Tonight Cancelled!<p>Our gig tonight at Blue Oyster Bar has been cancelled due to a booking mix-up with the venue. Sorry to anyone planning on coming to see us perform this evening.</p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/72141972023-05-23T21:07:10+01:002023-10-16T15:48:24+01:00Somer Sounds Festival 2023 - This Weekend!<p>Still not too late to get your tickets! <a class="no-pjax" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.co.uk%2Fe%2Fsomer-sounds-festival-2023-tickets-602017339067%3Faff%3Debdshpsearchautocomplete%26fbclid%3DIwAR1MDd57D3ubKMqK-G9DU4sJooeRYe30lOrpqNIuKOthfTFoRsfWfoHRaew&h=AT2XockyiJ_NoFagc0eTJu3FyZHgABmRRJ59NPJrXIwz04dKZpQM75cb7QF3TZ9SmwFUa8-qNBqfEHBcG6mlVM4DbBPRah8bOd9QwOhi-OkDMqI3PhHIuVVYLUp24_WeHw&__tn__=-UK*F" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Click here </a>to get yours<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/171454/52e1ca417dbeb9b05ae657757a61dec41258f71e/original/somer-sounds-2023-full.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/72054562023-05-09T10:15:49+01:002023-05-09T10:15:49+01:00Somer Sounds Festival 2023!<p>Distant Sun Acoustic will be performing at the Somer Sounds Festival this year! We will be on stage on the Sunday at 14:00<br><br><span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);">Call 01502 730281 to book your tickets or book through the </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/somer-sounds-festival-2023-tickets-602017339067?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1" role="link" tabindex="0" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);"><span>Eventbrite</span></span></a><span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);"> website!</span><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/171454/261e6e995961ddc56ae10ab994a42394fab867e9/original/somer-sounds-2023.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/71643152023-03-03T09:29:55+00:002023-03-03T09:29:55+00:00New Gig Added! - Distant Sun Acoustic<p>We have just added another DS Acoustic Date to our calendar! We will be performing on Good Friday at the Jolly Sailors in Pakefield. Visit our <a class="no-pjax" href="/gigs" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Gigs">gigs section </a>for more info.</p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/70967672022-11-06T20:54:50+00:002022-11-06T20:54:50+00:00! Venue Change !<p>Our gig on Sat 26th November at Broad Farm has been moved to The Falgate Inn in Potter Heigham</p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/70750062022-10-05T17:03:29+01:002022-10-05T17:03:29+01:00New Gig Added! - Distant Sun Acoustic<p>We have added another date this October!<br>Tues 25th at the Empire in Great Yarmouth. Check out the <a contents="gig section" data-link-label="Gigs" data-link-type="page" href="/gigs">gig section</a> for more details.</p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/70749902022-10-05T16:57:51+01:002022-10-05T16:57:51+01:0015% Off Everything in Golden God Clothing<p>For the next 5 days we have a '15% off everything' promotion at Golden God Clothing!<br><br>Check out our DS hoodies! - they can help you keep warm this Autumn!<br><br>Visit our <a contents="merchandise section" data-link-label="Merch" data-link-type="page" href="/merch">merchandise section</a> to find out more!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/171454/3f672077871fd4ca351b088d80e8d0a78f5b33f8/original/distant-sun-promo-3.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_l justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/70598472022-09-14T07:12:38+01:002022-09-14T07:13:25+01:00Gig Added for DS Acoustic! The Empire on 17/09/22!<p>We have just taken a booking to perform at The Empire this Saturday (17/09/22)!</p>
<p>Distant Sun Acoustic Duo will be onstage from 17:00 - 18:45 to perform their set during the Out There Festival.</p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/70379992022-08-15T09:51:16+01:002022-08-15T09:51:16+01:00New Summer Date Announced for DS Acoustic<p>Distant Sun acoustic will be performing at the End of Summer Garden Party at the Dukes Head in Somerleyton on Sunday 28th August. <a contents="Click here" data-link-label="Gigs" data-link-type="page" href="/gigs">Click here</a> for full gig details!</p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/70031432022-06-28T06:42:07+01:002022-06-28T06:42:07+01:00Two new Distant Sun Acoustic dates added!<p>We have added two new DS Acoustic dates to the diary! Both of the following dates are at Empire in Gt Yarmouth;</p>
<p>Tues 26th July </p>
<p>Tues 16th Aug</p>
<p>Check out our <a contents="gigs section" data-link-label="Gigs" data-link-type="page" href="/gigs">gigs section</a> for full details :-) </p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/69688752022-05-11T20:44:01+01:002022-05-11T20:44:01+01:00New Gig Added! - Distant Sun Acoustic<p>We have just added a new date to our calendar. Distant Sun Acoustic will be performing at The Jube in Great Yarmouth on Sunday 22nd May. Music starts at 14:00</p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/69649292022-05-06T06:55:05+01:002022-05-06T06:55:05+01:00New Gig Added - Queens Jubilee Weekend!<p>We have just added a new date to our calendar! <br>DS Acoustic will be performing at The Jolly Sailors on Thurs 2nd June as part of the bank holiday Queens Jubilee celebrations. Music will be starting at 20:30. We hope you can join us!</p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/69649282022-05-06T06:53:37+01:002022-05-06T06:53:37+01:00Gig Cancelation!<p>Our DS Acoustic gig at The Fox Inn in Shadingfield on Fri 20th May has been cancelled. We are in the process of finding an alternative venue for that date and we'll keep you updated</p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/69289662022-03-22T16:32:34+00:002022-03-22T16:32:52+00:00New Gig Booked for Sat 2nd April!<p>We have just taken on a short notice booking at Empire in Great Yarmouth for a full band gig on Sat 2nd April! Check out our <a contents="gigs section" data-link-label="Gigs" data-link-type="page" href="/gigs">gigs section</a> for details</p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/69103162022-03-01T12:05:05+00:002022-03-01T12:05:05+00:00New Merchandise Available!<p>We are pleased to announce that we have just launched a new range of Distant Sun merchandise via the Golden God Clothing online store. We have various DS items such as t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, hats and bags etc ready to order online. Visit our '<a contents="Merch" data-link-label="Merch" data-link-type="page" href="/merch">Merch</a>' section for more info and to check out our new products!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/171454/d0b5549f3f342722f41a8ac9b4249994637e283d/original/logo-red-w-text.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.png" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="" /> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/171454/bfdf075b4dd89d6675dce93585ced6859f7f0cfd/original/golden-god-logo-gold.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.png" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/68606892022-01-06T09:37:25+00:002022-01-06T09:37:25+00:00New Gigs Added to the 2022 Calendar!<p>New dates have been added to the gig calendar for the following venues;</p>
<p>The Gate, Caister<br>The Jolly Sailors, Pakefield<br><br>Check the gig section for dates!</p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/68534842021-12-28T17:18:47+00:002021-12-28T17:18:47+00:00NYE Gig Cancelled! <p>We are very sorry to announce that our DS Acousitc NYE gig at the Turnstone has been cancelled due to staff shortages at the venue caused by several positive Covid tests among staff members. Apologies to anyone who was planning to come and see us, we hope you have a good NYE regardless and we wish quick & full recoveries to the staff members at the Turnstone. We hope to see you all in 2022!</p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/68478452021-12-21T16:36:04+00:002021-12-21T16:36:04+00:00Our Gig at The Empire<p>Just to let you know that our gig at the Empire has been changed to DS Acoustic as two band members are unable to perform. Nick & Rafe will be performing acoustic versions of songs from the bands set along with many new covers too, hope to see you there!</p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/68361952021-12-10T13:36:01+00:002021-12-10T13:36:01+00:00Tomorrow Nights Gig! (Shoulder of Mutton)<p>Due to unforeseen circumstances our gig at The Shoulder of Mutton on Sat 11th Dec will now be DS Acoustic instead of the full band as originally intended. Nick & Rafe will be performing acoustic versions of songas from the bands set along with many new covers too. Hope to see you there!</p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/68198252021-11-24T07:39:06+00:002021-11-24T07:39:06+00:00December 2021 Gig List<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/171454/23c098b827cb4918fd17e6037f4628a58fdbbc48/original/211201-gig-list-ii.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/68187802021-11-23T07:22:24+00:002021-11-23T07:22:24+00:00Another Two Festive Dates Added!<p>Its shaping up to be a busy Christmas period for us - we've just added another two dates to the calendar for December. <br><br>Fri 3rd Dec (DS Acoustic) at the Fox Inn in Shadingfield<br>Thur 23rd Dec (Full Band) at The Empire in Great Yarmouth</p>
<p>Hope to see you this Christmas time!</p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/68137272021-11-18T06:56:52+00:002021-11-18T06:56:52+00:00Two More Dates Added for 2021 Including NYE!<p>We have added 2 more festive dates to the calendar this year for our stripped back 'DS Acoustic' set brought to you by DS brothers Nick and Rafe. The first new date will be a debut performance at The Feathers in Gorleston on Sat Dec 18th followed by the NYE party at The Turnstone in Hopton (free entry)</p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/67318232021-08-31T13:02:12+01:002021-08-31T13:02:12+01:00Jolly Sailors Gig Postponed!<p>Our gig this weekend at the Jolly Sailors has unfortunately been postponed by the venue and will be rearranged soon. We will let you know the date as soon as we have it. Sorry for any inconvenience.</p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/67043422021-08-02T10:23:41+01:002021-08-15T22:18:21+01:00Distant Sun Performing at Charity Music Day 11 This Weekend!<p>We will be performing at the Dock Tavern Charity Music Day 11 this Sunday in Gorleston on Sea. It is an excellent event featuring lots of top bands from the local area to help raise money toward the Norfolk & Suffolk Animal Trust as well as the Great Yarmouth First Responders. It is a free entry event but collection buckets will be circulating and wristbands will also be on sale to help raise money for the recent flood damage suffered by the Dock Tavern<br><br>Here is a running order for the day;<br><br>13:00 Lincoln Skins<br>14:00 Wendy House Collective<br>15:00 Whippet<br>16:00 Distant Sun<br>17:00 The 'H' Gang<br><br><br> </p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/65726592021-03-13T13:37:32+00:002021-03-13T13:37:32+00:00Second Gig of 2021 Announced!<p>Our second gig of 2021 sees us return to the Green Gate in Caister on Sat 11th September. We had a great time performing there last year and this will be only our second gig at the venue.</p>
<p>More dates to be announced soon!</p>
<p><br>Great chimes all round</p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/65709842021-03-11T18:42:21+00:002021-03-11T18:42:21+00:00Back in Business! 2021 Dates Announced!<p>We're very excited to announce our first gig of 2021! </p>
<p>This weekend marks a year since our last gig, but finally there is something to look forward to: </p>
<p>Saturday 31st July at </p>
<p>The Grange Freehouse </p>
<p>in Ormesby - 6pm til 9pm outside. </p>
<p>It's going to be a special occasion, can't wait to see you all there. Give us a shout on here if you're planning on coming! </p>
<p>To all our favourite venues in the area, our diaries are now open for bookings from August onwards - we can't wait to rock out at the back end of 2021! </p>
<p>DS</p>
<p> </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/171454/507d791c00b2ab92caa34ff405632e4af5a09235/original/distant-sun-logo-white-on-stars-rec.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/62588462020-03-23T09:16:58+00:002020-03-23T09:16:58+00:00Coronavirus Update - Impact on Gigs<p>Due to the closures of pubs, bars and venues all Distant Sun gigs have been cancelled until further notice</p>
<p>Let's smash this virus up and get it out of our way so we can all return to normal as quickly as possible</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Stay healthy and safe everyone</p>
<p> </p>
<p>DS</p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/62546012020-03-19T08:07:29+00:002020-03-19T08:07:29+00:00Gig Cancellation!<p>Due to the measures currently in place to slow down the spread of the coronavirus our gig at The Orchard Gardens this Saturday has been cancelled.<br>Stay healthy everyone and hopefully we'll see you at a gig soon.</p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/62475522020-03-13T10:04:38+00:002020-03-13T10:06:36+00:00Coronavirus Update - Impact on Gigs<p>All listed Distant Sun gigs are scheduled to go ahead as planned unless otherwise stated. If any of the band members are required to self isolate and the isolation period runs over a gig date announcements will be made on here and across our social media platforms to advise that the impacted gig will be cancelled. Equally - if we learn that any of our venues have gone in to lock down over one of our gig dates we will again publish an announcement to advise of the gig cancellation.</p>
<p>We hope you all stay safe and healthy and we hope to see you at a Distant Sun gig soon.</p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/59877032019-12-02T08:18:26+00:002019-12-02T08:18:26+00:002020 Gig Dates Announced!!<p>We have announced our first dates for next year - check out the gigs section for details!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/171454/507d791c00b2ab92caa34ff405632e4af5a09235/original/distant-sun-logo-white-on-stars-rec.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/59633822019-11-17T11:18:50+00:002019-11-17T11:18:50+00:00Canceled Gig<p>We have had to cancel our gig at The Shoulder of Mutton on Sat 7th Dec. Our last gig of 2019 will be at The Jolly Sailors on 1st Dec.</p>
<p>We will publish our 2020 gig listings soon! </p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/57185432019-04-13T18:41:08+01:002019-04-13T18:41:08+01:00Distant Sun to perform at The OVO Energy Womens Tour<p>Distant Sun will be performing on Sunday 9th June for the pre-event gathering of the OVO Energy Womens Tour international cycle race.<br>The band performance will be taking place on an outdoor stage in the town centre of Beccles following a Q&A session with those involved in the race. <br>It will be a great way to spend a summer Sunday afternoon in June so come and join us. Here is some more info about the Tour below;<br> </p>
<p>This year’s OVO Energy Women’s Tour Grand Depart in Suffolk will take place between Beccles and Stowmarket, marking the first time that both market towns will host Britain’s leading women’s procycling race. <br>Ninety-six of the world’s best female riders will line up in Beccles on Monday 10 June to tackle a 157.6-kilometre (98-mile) route that will take in the northern and central parts of the county before finishing in Stowmarket. Fans watching the action unfold at the finish on Ipswich Street will benefit from seeing a field comprising Olympic, world and national champions pass through the line twice during the stage. <br>Suffolk has previously hosted the opening stage in 2015 (Bury St Edmunds to Aldeburgh) and 2018 (Framlingham to Southwold), as well as co-hosting the 2016 race start (Southwold to Norwich) with neighbouring Norfolk.</p>
<p><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/171454/a4c095333d10067285d1b8b591a4200bccf36a00/original/womens-tour.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br> </p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/55986552019-01-16T20:13:24+00:002019-01-16T20:15:11+00:00Distant Sun to headline UnicornFest 2019<p>Distant Sun are very proud to be headlining the first ever UnicornFest, held at the Turnstone in Hopton on Sea on 30/06/19 13:00 - 18:30.</p>
<p>Unicorn Fest is a live music charity event organised by Natasha Garforth in memory of hers and Distant Sun singer Rafes baby daughter Catarina Ruby Garforth.<br>Catarina passed away during an emergency C-Section on 17th October 2018. This event will raise valuable funding towards The Rosemary Suite at the James Paget Hospital. This suite is specifically for mothers who have lost their baby, for after care and recovery. The money we raise will go towards items for this suite.<br><br>Performance times are to be confirmed but Distant Sun will be taking to the stage at approx. 17:15<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/171454/b41274dd1876f08bd068b618a93b84251e84e2a3/original/unicorn-fest.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/55986542019-01-16T20:07:10+00:002019-01-16T20:14:33+00:00Distant Sun to headline Capstock 2019<p>Distant Sun are delighted to have been selected to headline Capstock on 31st Aug 2019. Capstock is a private festival based in Haddiscoe with all proceeds going to charity<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/171454/6aab8d8b8239bf3916bce348f74516045abba74e/original/capstock.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/55813522019-01-04T21:43:55+00:002019-01-04T21:44:39+00:002019 Gig Dates Announced!<p>Please check out our 'Gigs' section for all 2019 gig dates so far.</p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/51535802018-03-29T07:00:46+01:002018-03-29T07:00:46+01:00Gig Postponed and New Gig Booked<p>Our gig at Blofield Football Club has been postponed and we will now be appearing at The Shoulder of Mutton in Strumpshaw on Sat 31st March. Music starts at 21:00 - we hope you can join us</p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/51072582018-03-02T10:58:07+00:002018-03-02T10:58:07+00:00Gigs Postponed!<p>Due to adverse weather conditions we have unfortunately had to postpone our gigs this weekend. The gig at the Turnstone tonight has been provisionally rearranged for Sat 21st April and our gig at Potters Leisure has been postponed until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience but we feel in the interest of safety and a good night for all we have made the right decision.</p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/50341822018-01-20T16:44:24+00:002018-01-20T16:44:24+00:002018 Gig Dates Announced!<p>Our 2018 gig list has been published on our gigs section! Navigate to the gigs section to check out our dates</p>
<p>Over the next few months we will be revamping our website to reflect our new line up so keep checking back for updates!</p>
<p> </p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/47672972017-07-05T07:14:32+01:002017-07-05T07:14:32+01:00Welcome to Distant Sun Guy Nottage!<p>We are pleased to announce that our new lead guitarist is our good friend Guy Nottage! Guy used to perform in a band with Nick and Rafe back in the early 2000s and we are delighted to be teaming up with him once more. Guy brings with him a wealth of gigging experience both as a front man in a band and as a solo performer and will add a new dimension to the Distant Sun sound. <br><br>Our first gig with our new line up will be at The California Tavern on Sat 15th July. You can expect to hear some new material in our set and a fresh dynamic to our performances so we hope you can join us at a gig soon!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/171454/8cf6695a8706db85a483929ec2ff4003b6f8e143/medium/welcome-guy-nottage.jpg?1499235244" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><br><br> </p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/47132862017-05-18T07:47:21+01:002017-07-05T07:15:23+01:00Lewis is Leaving Distant Sun<p>It is with a heavy heart that we are announcing our lead guitarist Lewis Hickin is leaving Distant Sun and will be moving on to new things. Lewis has been in the band along with Nick and Rafe for 17 years and during this time has played hundreds of gigs, performed in various festivals, recorded multiple EPs/Albums and featured in 4 music videos. Lewis's unique style of driven-melodic guitar playing formed an integral part to the sound of Distant Suns first 2 albums and his talents as a lead guitarist will be greatly missed.<br><br>Lewis will be performing his last two gigs with Distant Sun at the end of this month at Broadfarm in Fleggburgh on Sat 27th May and finally at The Jolly Sailors in Pakefield on Sun 28th May. We hope as many of you as possible can attend these gigs to give Lewis a tremendous send off.<br><br>As Distant Sun and as individuals we all wish Lewis the very best in the future and would like to thank him for all the years of hard work, fun, creativity and great chimes!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/171454/029b5be4fe107e7369958800facbbd0f39e9fb1d/medium/3m2a2501.jpg?1495089318" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Photo - LMJ Pixels</p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/46336182017-03-17T07:05:14+00:002017-03-17T07:05:14+00:00Gig CancellationUnfortunately our gig tonight at The Brickmakers has been cancelled. We are hoping to return to Norwich soon and will keep you up to date with any future bookings in the city.Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/46228512017-03-09T07:06:22+00:002017-03-09T07:19:46+00:00NOASIS + THE COMPLETE STONE ROSES + RICK WITTER + DISTANT SUN - This Weekend!<p>This event is nearly upon us! It promises to be a fantastic night for a very worthy cause and we are very much looking forward to being a part of it. With approx 1000 tickets already sold there are only a few tickets remaining but you can get yours right now by following the link below; </p>
<p>https://www.tickettailor.com/all-tickets/21985/c6c2/ </p>
<p>We hope you can make it to the Tower Complex in Great Yarmouth this Saturday and support this event to raise money for the Anchorage Trust.</p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/44787492016-11-22T08:21:13+00:002016-11-22T08:21:13+00:002017 Gig Dates Announced!We have published a list of our 2017 gig dates so far in the 'gig's section of this website, check it out!Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/44119032016-10-10T07:41:33+01:002017-01-16T16:41:56+00:00Noasis and The Complete Stone Roses Gig Confirmed!We are delighted to announce that we will be supporting two awesome Manchester tribute bands 'Noasis' and 'The Complete Stone Roses' on Sat 11th March 2017 at the Tower Complex, Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth to raise money for the Anchorage Trust. This will be a great night of anthemic guitar music for a very worthy cause so please join us and get yourselves mad fer it!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/171454/2596c00d8720b61878e53d6c982f0ec41d184144/original/noasis-and-complete-stone-roses.jpg?1476081174" class="size_l justify_left border_" height="201" style="width: 417px;" /><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Here is some more info for you;<p>The Anchorage Trust is proud to announce that we have secured two of the biggest tribute bands in the UK. The Complete Stone Roses & Noasis. This fundraiser will be huge. Both bands provide the real live experience of these legendary bands. <br>There will be a raffle on the night and other local live acts TBC. <br>Not only will you have an incredible night but you will also change lives. This event will raise much needed funds for the work of the Anchorage Trust. Please invite your friends. <br>Tickets can be purchsed via paypal - fundraising@anchoragetrust.org <br>Tickets are £15 but you can benefit from the early bird price of £10 before the end of November plus £1 for postage. <br>This event is 18+ ID will be required. Ticket non refundable for refused entry.</p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/44118972016-10-10T07:27:48+01:002016-10-10T07:27:48+01:002017 GigsWe will shortly be publishing our current gig list for 2017, stand by for dates....!Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/43571402016-09-05T07:18:39+01:002016-09-05T07:18:39+01:00Gig CancellationUnfortunately we have had to cancel our gig at the Brickmakers in Norwich on 06/09/16. This gig will be rearranged and when a new date is agreed we will publish it here.Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/42863622016-07-20T06:54:26+01:002017-01-16T16:41:56+00:00Casino Gig Secured!We will be performing at The Grosvenor Casino, Great Yarmouth on Sunday 4th September 2016. The event will be held in the gardens at the front of the Casino on Marine Parade and music will be starting at 20:00. The Grosvenor will be putting on regular music nights to offer the people of Yarmouth and Marine Parade something different on a Sunday evening and we are pleased to be a part of it! NB - unfortunately this event is not suitable for young families because there is an age restriction.<br><br> - Over 18s only - Free Entry - No membership required - proof of age may be necessary<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/171454/4105d52dea741ebe3c303f8fcbc55004bf7523a4/original/grosvenor-casinos.jpg?1468993979" class="size_l justify_left border_" height="178" style="width: 265px; " /><br> Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/42605632016-07-02T10:32:58+01:002016-07-02T10:32:58+01:00Sparrows Nest Festival Slot ConfirmedDistant Sun will be performing at this years Sparrows Nest festival in Lowestoft on Sunday 7th August. Start time is TBC, further details will be added when they are available.Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/41468182016-04-21T07:05:18+01:002016-04-21T07:05:18+01:00'Escaping Fate' added to The Sound Lab UK PlaylistOur new single 'Escaping Fate' has been added to the Sound Lab Show playlist broadcasting from 20/04/16!<p>http://thesoundlab.wix.com/home</p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/41375272016-04-15T07:46:52+01:002017-01-16T16:41:56+00:00Down By the River Festival - Next Month!Distant Sun will be performing at the Down By the River indie music festival at the Waterfront in Norwich next month alongside classic indie acts such as Wonder Stuff, House of Love and the Primitives. There are still some tickets left so purchase yours today and join us for a day of total indie bliss! (Sunday 29th May 2016)<br><br><a href="http://www.ueaticketbookings.co.uk">www.ueaticketbookings.co.uk</a> | 01602 508050<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/171454/c5b9e60def546ec0287f9a7a52dc9460275f4f3c/original/indie-all-dayer-29-05-16.jpeg?1453970689" class="size_l justify_left border_" height="494" style="width: 256px; " />Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/41319392016-04-12T07:28:28+01:002017-01-16T16:41:56+00:00'Escaping Fate' added to Pretty Green UK in store Playlist!We are pleased to share that our new single 'Escaping Fate' will be added to the Pretty Green UK fashion stores playlist in during the month of may!<br>The clothing store was founded in 2009 by Liam Gallagher and the brand aims to unite people through a love of music and fashion - we look forward to getting involved!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/171454/bb3d02c02e2dd0fcf9ac660c9853c6a77c11bc5b/original/pretty-green-2.jpg?0" class="size_l justify_left border_" height="253" style="width: 319px;" />Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/41319402016-04-12T07:28:04+01:002017-01-16T16:41:56+00:00'Escaping Fate' added to Greene King UK Playlist!Our new single 'Escaping Fate' will be playing out in one of the Greene King UK national pub chains next month! More details to follow...<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/171454/3b1f64e0d7e4257aa0758ef801349a1cd7beb0f6/original/greene-king-logo.jpg?0" class="size_l justify_left border_" height="179" style="width: 263px; " />Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/41158072016-04-01T06:40:19+01:002017-01-16T16:41:56+00:00'Escaping Fate' Released Today!Our new single 'Escaping Fate' is released today! Visit the iTunes store, Amazon or Google Play to download your copy today! Alternatively text "FATE" to 85888 to download! Texts cost £1.<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/171454/27e873effd33d2fd47dc2c7f126eb158529a138e/original/distant-sun-escaping-fate-youtube.jpg?0" class="size_l justify_left border_" height="342" style="width: 212px; " /></p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/41101152016-03-29T07:05:01+01:002016-03-29T07:05:01+01:00Text "FATE" to 85888 to Download New Single!We have set up an SMS messaging service so that you can simply text "FATE" to 85888 to download our new single 'Escaping Fate'!<br>When you send your text message you will receive confirmation and will be sent a download link for the single when it's released on 01/04/16. Downloads cost £1, which will be deducted as soon as the track is downloaded - so please get texting and spread the word!<br><br> Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/40848292016-03-12T11:17:52+00:002017-01-16T16:41:56+00:00BBC Radio 2 Play Our New Single Escaping Fate!Big thanks to Alex Lester and BBC Radio 2 for playing our new single 'Escaping Fate' last night and big thanks also to Mike Mills.<br>Here is the link in case you'd like to listen back - we are on at about 1h45mins! Hope you enjoy!<br> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b071sbpn">http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b071sbpn</a><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/171454/2a3e82b0235163c932d287d40077c4ff36599861/original/bbc-radio-2.png?1435143122" class="size_l justify_left border_" height="58" style="width: 187px; " /><br> </p><br> Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/40830822016-03-11T06:40:29+00:002016-03-11T06:40:29+00:00'Escaping Fate' Release Date MovedThe release date of our new single 'Escaping Fate' has been moved to Friday 1st April 2016. We will shortly be getting an SMS keyword feature which will allow you to download the single straight from your phone via text message. Full details will be provided as soon as we get them.Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/40496182016-02-19T10:47:06+00:002016-02-19T10:49:12+00:00New Music Video Out Now!Our new music video to our single 'Escaping Fate' is out now! To view you can visit the videos section of our website, or alternatively you can follow the link to YouTube attached below;<p><a contents="Click Here for Video" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2Ww89m7Uww" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2Ww89m7Uww</a><br><br>Please share with your friends!</p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/40496162016-02-19T10:43:02+00:002017-01-16T16:41:56+00:00New Single 'Escaping Fate' Available on Pre-Release Now!Our new single 'Escaping Fate' is now available to pre-order! The download link is included below. The official release date is March 18th 2016!<p>https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/escaping-fate-single/id1083769341?ls=1<br><br>Single cover artwork by Sam Gee Photography<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/171454/27e873effd33d2fd47dc2c7f126eb158529a138e/original/distant-sun-escaping-fate-youtube.jpg?0" class="size_l justify_left border_" height="227" style="width: 216px;" /></p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/40423742016-02-15T18:21:38+00:002017-01-16T16:41:56+00:00Distant Sun T Shirts Have Landed!Official Distant Sun 'Reverse the Ending' T Shirts are now available via our online store!! Just click on the 'merch' section of the website and follow the link. A variety of colours, styles and sizes available. Order yours today!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/171454/afd1c755b4fcc9771eec76ad82d300da3e62640e/original/distant-sun-t-shirt.jpg?0" class="size_l justify_left border_" height="255" style="width: 245px;" />Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/40120602016-01-28T08:45:08+00:002017-01-16T16:41:56+00:00Down By the River Festival - Line Up AnnouncedThe full line up for the Down By the River indie all dayer has been announced. Check out the flyer below for details;<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/171454/c5b9e60def546ec0287f9a7a52dc9460275f4f3c/original/indie-all-dayer-29-05-16.jpeg?1453970689" class="size_l justify_left border_" height="407" style="width: 301px;" />Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/39899282016-01-15T10:51:25+00:002016-01-15T10:55:49+00:00Down By the River Festival Slot Confirmed!Distant Sun will be supporting The Wonder Stuff + House of Love at the 'Down By the River' festival which is being billed as 'A Classic Indie All Dayer'. The festival takes place at Norwich venue 'The Waterfront' on Sunday 29th May 2016.<br>Over 14s Only<br>General Admission - £24.75 - Tickets on sale from 27th January 2016Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/39879262016-01-14T07:07:11+00:002016-01-14T07:07:11+00:00Gig Date Brought ForwardOur gig at The California Tavern on Saturday 23/01/16 has been brought forward to Friday 22/01/16.Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/39717962016-01-04T20:13:30+00:002016-01-04T20:13:30+00:00Live Dates for 2016 Announced!The list of all of our 2016 gig dates so far is now available of the 'gigs' section of this website - check it out and come see us play!Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/39717402016-01-04T19:48:50+00:002017-01-16T16:41:56+00:00Music video shoot for 'Escaping Fate' under way!We have started work filming the music video for our second single from the 'Reverse the Ending' album. The track is titled 'Escaping Fate' and we are collaborating with our friends over at Punch Films UK. This video will be shot over several dates on location and the first scenes were filmed last Saturday evening in the whipping wind and the freezing rain - that's commitment for you! The target date for completion is February 18th and we will keep you posted with all updates. Meantime, here is a photo taken from the shoot the other night;<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/171454/bd2398419fda5454488dc9c5a62a798f8efb3f10/original/escaping-fate-video-01.jpg?1451936884" class="size_l justify_left border_" height="360" style="width: 330px;" />Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/39714532016-01-04T19:40:59+00:002016-01-04T19:40:59+00:002nd Single from new album announced!We can confirm that the second single from our second album 'Reverse the Ending' will be a track called 'Escaping Fate'. The release date is scheduled for 11/03/16 and work on the new music video will be starting shortly.Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/39675042015-12-24T19:20:20+00:002017-01-16T16:41:55+00:00Seasons Greetings from Distant SunSeasons greetings to all our followers and a very merry new year to you all!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/171454/7ddc236443f269e5386932574275bb210516fb8a/original/seasons-greetings.jpg?1450984769" class="size_l justify_left border_" height="313" style="width: 398px; " /><div> </div>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/39671672015-12-23T07:38:33+00:002017-01-16T16:41:55+00:00Cast Support Slot Confirmed!We are delighted to confirm that we will be supporting Britpop legends Cast at the Aquarium on Friday 19th Feb as part of their 2016 UK tour. We have tickets available so if you want to go or know anybody who will be interested please get in contact and make sure you buy through us. You can contact us via facebook or via email at distantsunmusic@yahoo.co.uk<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/171454/cf6ac865d693c2ce3e750308997d3a53276e7f87/original/cast-and-distant-sun.jpg?1450856260" class="size_l justify_left border_" height="237" style="width: 393px;" />Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/39510562015-12-05T10:55:51+00:002015-12-05T10:56:37+00:00East of 8th Music Blog - Exclusive Interview with Distant SunCheck out our interview in the awesome East of 8th Music Blog from the United States via the link below!<br><br><a href="http://eastof8thblog.com/2015/12/04/an-exclusive-interview-with-distant-sun/">http://eastof8thblog.com/2015/12/04/an-exclusive-interview-with-distant-sun/</a>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/39254982015-11-17T07:50:33+00:002015-11-17T07:51:01+00:00Gig Date MovedOur gig at The Flying Dutchmans on Friday 20th November 2015 has been moved to Saturday 5th December 2015.Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/39249792015-11-15T11:28:11+00:002017-01-16T16:41:55+00:00BBC Introducing to play new album track tonight!BBC Introducing in Norfolk will be playing another song from our new album 'Reverse the Ending' tonight between 7-8pm, the song is titled 'Leave A Light On'.<br>You can tune in online via the link below, it's also available on 95.1FM/95.6FM/104.FM, on DAB radio and Freeview.<p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p036xn3s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p036xn3s</a><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/171454/c8896b120148f38c47963c628248ca47f9631fd9/original/bbc-intro.jpg?1435158622" class="size_l justify_left border_" height="137" style="width: 241px; " /></p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/39245662015-11-13T06:54:06+00:002015-11-13T06:55:23+00:00New Album 'Reverse the Ending' OUT NOW!!We are pleased to announce that our new album 'Reverse the Ending' is released today!!<br>This is the follow up album to 'Beyond the Realms We Live In' and offers up 10 slices of guitar driven, indie rock belters including the single 'Calling Out'.<br>You can download your copy in all the usual digital stores including iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay and Rdio!Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/39077752015-11-02T18:06:27+00:002017-01-16T16:41:55+00:00'Calling Out' Music Video added to SubTV Playlist!We are delighted to announce that the music video for our new single 'Calling Out' has been added to the SubTV Playlist starting from Monday 9th November!<br>SubTV is the official national UK student TV music channel, showing in union bars and cafeterias across 100+ UK universities / colleges and streaming live worldwide too.<br><br>You can catch up on shows or find out more via the link below;<br><br><a href="http://www.sub.tv/">http://www.sub.tv/<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/171454/de51f5b737e862762360e21c57052288749707b3/original/subtv.png?1446486935" class="size_l justify_left border_" height="152" style="width: 165px; " /></a><br><br> Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/39067292015-11-02T07:23:06+00:002017-01-16T16:41:55+00:00Calling Out - Available Now!Our new single 'Calling Out' was officially released this weekend! You can order your copy from the links below for just 99p!<br><br>Amazon<br><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Calling-Out-Distant-Sun/dp/B015M34E88">http://www.amazon.co.uk/Calling-Out-Distant-Sun/dp/B015M34E88</a><br><br>iTunes<br><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/calling-out-single/id1041333991?ls=1">https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/calling-out-single/id1041333991?ls=1<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/171454/6ae208f3d8bf25e59d8bd5fa4c3c7cffe64021f6/original/calling-out-out-now-2.jpg?1446448923" class="size_l justify_left border_" height="297" style="width: 253px; " /></a><br><br> Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/39049842015-10-27T07:06:59+00:002015-10-27T07:06:59+00:00'Record, Rewind, Play' review 'Calling Out'Check out the review of our new single 'Calling Out' from 'Record, Rewind, Play' via the link below!<br><br><a href="http://www.recordrewindplay.co.uk/tracks/distant-sun-calling-out/">http://www.recordrewindplay.co.uk/tracks/distant-sun-calling-out/</a>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/39049832015-10-27T07:04:09+00:002015-10-27T07:04:09+00:00I Heart Moosiq Review Calling OutCheck out the review of our new single 'Calling Out' from San Francisco based 'I Heart Moosiq' via the link below!<br><br><a href="http://iheartmoosiq.tumblr.com/post/131778849354/british-indie-rockers-distant-sun-are-preparing-to">http://iheartmoosiq.tumblr.com/post/131778849354/british-indie-rockers-distant-sun-are-preparing-to</a>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/39040882015-10-23T15:16:04+01:002015-10-23T15:16:50+01:00Blyth Valley Radio to play 'Calling Out'Many thanks to Blyth Valley Radio who are playing our new single 'Calling Out' on their show this evening. You can listen live locally on 105FM or tune in via the following link;<br><br><a href="http://www.blythvalleycommunityradio.co.uk/">http://www.blythvalleycommunityradio.co.uk/</a>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/39038772015-10-22T14:54:23+01:002015-10-22T14:54:23+01:00Lionheart Radio make 'Calling Out' their Track of the Week!Big thanks to Northumberland radio station Lionheart Radio 107.3FM who will be making 'Calling Out' their track of the week next week. You can tune in to listen in the Northumberland area on 107.3FM, alternatively, you can visit the link below and catch the track on one of their shows throughout the week!<br><br><a href="http://www.lionheartradio.com">www.lionheartradio.com</a>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/39038762015-10-22T14:50:53+01:002015-10-23T15:17:17+01:00SFM Radio Kent add 'Calling Out' to their PlaylistWe are very pleased to annouce the Sittingbourne Radio station 106.9FM have added our new single 'Calling Out' to their playlist. You can tune in locally via 106.9fm, alternatively you can visit their website via the link below;<br><br><a href="http://www.sfmradio.com">www.sfmradio.com</a>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/39036432015-10-21T14:24:25+01:002015-10-21T14:24:25+01:00Radio Scarborough to play 'Calling Out' tonight!Big thanks to The Indie Show at Radio Scarborough who will be playing our new single 'Calling Out' this evening between 6 - 8pm<br>You can listen live via the link below;<br><br><a href="http://www.radioscarborough.co.uk/">http://www.radioscarborough.co.uk/</a>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/39034232015-10-20T19:06:12+01:002015-10-20T19:06:12+01:00Phoenix FM to play 'Calling Out' tonightMany thanks to the team at Phoenix FM who will be playing our new single 'Calling Out' tonight from 20:00!<br>You can listen live via the link below;<br><br><a href="http://www.phoenixfm.com/listen-live/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.phoenixfm.com/listen-live/</a>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/39032792015-10-20T07:12:05+01:002017-01-16T16:41:55+00:00Distant Sun to headline The Clifftop Festival 2016!We are pleased to announce that we will be headlining the Gorleston Clifftop Festival next year on Sunday 31st July!<br><br>Gorleston Clifftop Festival has been running annually at the end of July each year since 1998.<br><br>The two day event is proudly organised by Gorleston in Gear, a committee which has experienced many changes over the years yet still has members who have been involved pretty much from the start! The newest members of the committee joined in 2011 and since then the festival has grown considerably to what is now known as the mile long summer attraction.<br><br>For more info please visit <a href="http://www.clifftopfestival.info/index.html">http://www.clifftopfestival.info/index.html<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/171454/7e81f38326a0a8c94fff16e125b1a4340ad7f7de/original/distant-sun-music-clifftop-2014.jpg?1445321490" class="size_l justify_left border_" height="239" style="width: 325px; " /></a>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/39032762015-10-20T07:03:04+01:002015-10-20T07:03:04+01:00Milton Keynes FM to play 'Calling Out'Milton Keynes FM will be playing our new single 'Calling Out'! We will include details of when the play will be when they are available. You will be able to tune in to listen in the MK area on 106.3FM, alternatively you can visit their site via the link below;<br><br><a href="http://www.mkfm.com/">http://www.mkfm.com/</a> Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/39032752015-10-20T06:57:35+01:002015-10-20T06:57:35+01:00Today FM Ireland to play 'Calling Out'Popular Irish radio station 'Today FM' will be playing our new single 'Calling Out' in the run up to it's release date on 30/10/15. We will announce details of when the track will be played when they are made available. You can tune in to listen in Ireland on 100 - 102 FM, alternatively you can visit their website via the following link;<br><br><a href="http://www.todayfm.com/">http://www.todayfm.com/</a>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/39025862015-10-18T20:28:01+01:002017-01-16T16:41:55+00:00Hawklords + Distant Sun Support Slot ConfirmedDistant Sun will be supporting legendary rock band 'Hawklords' on part of their 2015 'R:evolution Tour' at the Waterfront Studio in Norwich on Weds 4th November.<br>Doors open at 19:30 and tickets are £12.<br>(NB - We get a special Distant Sun guest list with reduced ticket prices on the door so please message us via Facebook if you want to come and we will add you to our guest list!)<br>Please Note: This event is for over 14’s only<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/171454/e3ba59da3c0fe99ef8f4974ebba6561766494976/original/hawklords.jpg?1445196443" class="size_l justify_left border_" height="206" style="width: 204px;" /><br> Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/39025722015-10-18T20:07:48+01:002015-10-18T20:07:48+01:00One Media Radio make 'Calling Out' their track of the week!One Media Radio, Staffordshires university media group, are to make our new single 'Calling Out' their track of the week for the week commencing 19th October 2015.<br>You can listen to the track throughout the week via their website - <a href="http://omgstaffs.com/">http://omgstaffs.com/</a><br><br>Many thanks to the guys at OMG Radio for your support!Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/38970022015-10-14T18:50:32+01:002015-10-14T18:50:32+01:00Sports Radio Birmingham make 'Calling Out' Track of the WeekSports Radio Birmingham have kindly made our new single 'Calling Out' there track of the week and will be playing the song on the Biscuit Boys radio show this evening.<br>You can listen online via - <a href="http://sports-radio.co.uk/">http://sports-radio.co.uk/</a>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/38969852015-10-14T18:43:20+01:002015-10-14T18:43:20+01:00Castledown Radio to play 'Calling Out'Castledown Radio will be playing our new single 'Calling Out' in the run up to the release date. The date for AirPlay is to be confirmed but when we have the dates and times available we will leave all the details here for you. You can tune in to Castledown in the Tidworth area on 104.7FM, alternatively you can visit their website here - <a href="http://www.castledownradio.info/">www.castledownradio.info/</a>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/38969842015-10-14T18:39:39+01:002015-10-14T18:39:39+01:00Blyth Valley Radio to play 'Calling Out'Blyth Valley Radio will be playing our new single 'Calling Out' on their new release show scheduled for Friday 23rd October.<br>You can tune in to BVR on 105FM or you can visit their website at - <a href="http://www.blythvalleycommunityradio.co.uk/">www.blythvalleycommunityradio.co.uk/</a>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/38867732015-10-07T17:00:17+01:002015-10-08T08:13:30+01:00Sports Radio Birmingham to play 'Calling Out'The most excellent 'Biscuit Boys' will be playing our single 'Calling Out' tonight on Sports Radio Birmingham. The track will be aired during the show which starts at 20:00.Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/38633292015-09-23T10:33:02+01:002017-01-16T16:41:55+00:00Download 'Calling Out' on Pre-release now!Our single and BBC Intro track of the week 'Calling Out' is available for download on pre-release now! You can download the single for £0.99 on iTunes, just follow the link below;<br><br><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/calling-out-single/id1041333991?ls=1" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1443000276245_1832" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/calling-out-single/id1041333991?ls=1</a><br><br>This release is eligible for official UK, US, Canadian and Australian charts<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/171454/5246fa2202f0dc1a162d1790851d8ce1f1dd346e/original/calling-out-poster-i.jpg?1443000717" class="size_l justify_left border_" height="380" style="width: 277px;" />Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/38633282015-09-23T09:44:45+01:002015-09-23T09:46:02+01:00Official Release Dates AnnouncedThe official release dates for our single 'Calling Out' and the album 'Reverse the Ending' have been agreed by our distributors. 'Calling Out' will be released via digital download on Fri 30th Oct 2015, the album 'Reverse the Ending' will be released on Fri 13th Nov 2015. This release is in conjunction with our own label 'Golden God Records'.<br><br>You will be able to download the single and the album from all the usual online stores including iTunes, Amazon, 7Digital, Google Play, Rdio, 247 Entertainment etc.Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/38476842015-09-09T16:08:32+01:002015-09-09T16:08:32+01:00New Promo PicsWe have added some brand new promo pics to the gallery section of this website courtesy of Howie Marsh Photography.Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/38295912015-08-23T10:44:02+01:002017-01-16T16:41:54+00:00BBC Introducing to play new album track<p>We are pleased to announce that our song 'On the Starry Path' from our new album 'Reverse the Ending will be played on <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=1535577053364933" href="https://www.facebook.com/bbcintroducinginnorfolk">BBC Introducing in Norfolk</a> this evening between 19:00 - 20:00. You will be able to hear it live on bbc radio Norfolk website and on 95.1FM / 95.6FM / <a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2F104.FM%2F&h=cAQGPTbtXAQHx45pzlBwndBu2HObEOQSz1pmbG8JdUuollg&enc=AZOCw9IoXbYK19RBu6a9vcwHvFr4QqvQChnhSIQYP3_UUi0TMENuHoYSbx8f31C7GKinHeiYKH3OQaMzOHelfw5ta09rDVKUPXTDCA7KE8mad2GDuVl6E4WWZebH5V9SeLT4F-hIWsFCdrxTHG8H6HsMs5DLl6ca3S_8wNZhsyKQWefLEo1dM7NqwfWKFDmw0IrBdQ5p0FjjmCfCBLfIZ9TB&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">104.FM</a>, DAB radio and Freeview.</p>
<p>It will also be available on iPlayer via this link;<span class="text_exposed_hide">...</span><br><span class="text_exposed_show"><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p001d7xz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p001d7xz</a><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/171454/c8896b120148f38c47963c628248ca47f9631fd9/medium/bbc-intro.jpg?1435158622" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></span></p>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/38238722015-08-18T20:08:24+01:002017-01-16T16:41:54+00:00New Album CDs Out Now!We are pleased to announce our new album 'Reverse the Ending' is available to buy at our gigs now, the first one being at the Turnstone on Sat 29th August! The CDs are for sale at £5.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/171454/a35f4c7de83c5fda34a33d24de9204a56595508e/original/physical-cds-1.jpg?1439924868" class="size_l justify_left border_" height="273" style="width: 325px; " />Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/37988822015-08-01T12:25:16+01:002015-08-01T12:25:27+01:00Calling Out - Official Music Video ReleasedThe music video for our forthcoming single 'Calling Out' has been released and can be viewed on our YouTube channel via the following link;<br><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HONqOzhEQk">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HONqOzhEQk</a><br><br>Many thanks to Punchfilms Uk for all their hard work and dedication creating this video. 'Calling Out' is due to be released via digital download in October 2015. We will keep you in the loop with all updates. Hope you enjoy!Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/37914482015-07-26T11:06:48+01:002017-01-16T16:41:54+00:00BBC Introducing to play new single<div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_55b4b0ee3ded19129568066">
<p>We are pleased to announce that our forthcoming single 'Calling Out' will be played on <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=1535577053364933" href="https://www.facebook.com/bbcintroducinginnorfolk">BBC Introducing in Norfolk</a> this evening between 19:00 - 20:00.You will be able to hear it live on bbc radio Norfolk website and on 95.1FM / 95.6FM / <a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2F104.FM%2F&h=cAQGPTbtXAQHx45pzlBwndBu2HObEOQSz1pmbG8JdUuollg&enc=AZOCw9IoXbYK19RBu6a9vcwHvFr4QqvQChnhSIQYP3_UUi0TMENuHoYSbx8f31C7GKinHeiYKH3OQaMzOHelfw5ta09rDVKUPXTDCA7KE8mad2GDuVl6E4WWZebH5V9SeLT4F-hIWsFCdrxTHG8H6HsMs5DLl6ca3S_8wNZhsyKQWefLEo1dM7NqwfWKFDmw0IrBdQ5p0FjjmCfCBLfIZ9TB&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">104.FM</a>, DAB radio and Freeview.</p>
<p>It will also be available on iPlayer via this link;<span class="text_exposed_hide">...</span><br><span class="text_exposed_show"><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p001d7xz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p001d7xz<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/171454/c8896b120148f38c47963c628248ca47f9631fd9/original/bbc-intro.jpg?1435158622" class="size_l justify_left border_" height="171" style="width: 273px;" /></a></span></p>
</div>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/37527982015-07-23T07:46:39+01:002017-01-16T16:41:54+00:00Music Video UpdateEditing for the 'Calling Out' music video is almost complete. We are hoping to upload the final version shortly. The upload will be via our Youtube channel 'Distant Sun Music' so if you haven't already done so please subscribe! The video will also be uploaded on this website. Meantime, here is a still shot from the video, courtesy of Punch Films UK;<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/171454/1a570c5b2f5e2c16077670f3c276e55a423ead46/original/stillshot-1.png?1437633675" class="size_l justify_left border_" height="243" style="width: 397px;" />Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/37880882015-07-23T07:45:45+01:002015-07-23T07:45:45+01:00Update on Album ReleaseWe are returning to the studio to complete the final tweaks for our second album 'Reverse the Ending' on Monday 27th July. We are still on schedule for an October release via digital download, however the delays with manufacturing have been resolved so we will aim to have physical CDs at our live performances from mid-August time.Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/37527932015-06-24T16:36:07+01:002015-06-24T16:36:07+01:00BBC Intro - Track of the Week<div class="text_exposed_root" id="id_558a8f677b87c1d87957896">
<p>We are pleased to announce that our song 'Calling Out' has been selected for BBC Introducings 'Track of the Week' and was played on BBC Radio Norfolk last night. If you missed it here is the link;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02swkjp#auto" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02swkjp#auto</a></p>
<p>The song is played at about 35:50.<br>'Calling Out' is due to be released in October 2015 along with album 'Reverse the Ending'.</p>
</div>Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/37529552015-06-24T16:35:57+01:002017-01-16T16:41:54+00:00Shoot for Music Video CompleteThe shooting for our music video has been completed!. It was an early start / late finish but was a really positive and productive day with Punch Films UK. Time now to eat and drink and generally search for sustenance after a hard days work! Here is a screen shot from the day;<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/171454/1092eb6bd2b9c3fb651deca33e5750bc6f73ee32/original/paul-filming.jpg?1435160076" class="size_l justify_left border_" height="238" style="width: 282px;" />Distant Sun Musictag:www.distantsunmusic.co.uk,2005:Post/37527922015-06-24T16:35:46+01:002015-06-24T16:35:46+01:00Distant Sun to shoot Music VideoWe will be shooting a music video with Punch Films UK for 'Calling Out' on the 14th June. It will be a one day shoot on location. We will keep you up to date on it's progress but hoping to share something early July 2015.Distant Sun Music