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This is a summary of 2007 in music in the United Kingdom. ==Events== *1 January * *George Shearing is knighted for services to music in The Queen's New Year Honours List. Evelyn Glennie becomes a Dame. Imogen Cooper, John Rutter and Rod Stewart are awarded the CBE. * *Digital downloads are included without restrictions in the charts for the first time. *30 January – Following rumours that The Police will reunite for a tour after 23 years to mark the 30th anniversary of the release of "Roxanne",〔(The Police reunion? ), Sputnikmusic, 1 March 2006〕〔(Rumors swirl about possible Police reunion ), MSNBC. Retrieved 11 January 2006〕 the band announce that they will perform at the opening of the 49th annual Grammy Awards on 11 February〔(Police reunite to open Grammy awards ), Inthenews. Retrieved 1 February 2007.〕 and subsequently announce The Police Reunion Tour. *25 March — Elton John plays Madison Square Garden for the 60th time, to celebrate his 60th birthday. The concert sets the record for most performances by an artist at the venue. Longtime songwriting partner Bernie Taupin makes an appearance, as well as celebrities Whoopi Goldberg and Robin Williams and former President Bill Clinton. John performs songs from his back catalogue, including "Ballad of a Well-Known Gun" and "Roy Rogers". *7 April — Joss Stone's third studio album ''Introducing Joss Stone'' enters the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200, becoming the highest début entry by a British female solo artist on the U.S. chart; the record was previously held by Amy Winehouse's ''Back to Black'', which had come in at number seven the previous week. *12 May - At the Eurovision Song Contest, the UK is represented by Scooch, who finish in penultimate place in the final with "Flying the Flag (For You)". *30 May–5 June — The Peel Bay Festival takes place on the Isle of Man. *22 June-25 June - Glastonbury Festival, headlined by Arctic Monkeys, The Killers, and The Who on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, respectively. Dame Shirley Bassey was also featured. *28 June — The Spice Girls announce their reunion at the O2 in London in a press conference televised worldwide. *1 July — The Concert for Diana takes place at Wembley Stadium in London. Performers include Duran Duran, Elton John, Fergie, Joss Stone, Kanye West, Nelly Furtado, Rod Stewart, and Tom Jones. *4-11 August — The Three Choirs Festival is held at Gloucester, with a programme including Benjamin Britten's ''War Requiem'' and Mahler's ''Symphony No 8''.〔(3 Choirs Festival 2007: Programme. Retrieved 14 Oct 2012 )〕 *24 August — Bryn Terfel's Faenol Festival opens with a concert featuring Girls Aloud. Other artists appearing during the weekend include Rebecca Evans, Carlos Alvarez, and Michael Ball.〔(Bryn Terfel's Faenol Festival 2007 )〕 *22 September–29 September — The 35th North Wales International Music Festival is held at St Asaph. *1 October * *Genesis release the second of 5 planned box sets, ''Genesis 1983-1998''. * *The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra announces the appointment of Donald Runnicles as its next Chief Conductor. * *Jonny Greenwood, guitarist of Radiohead, announces on the band's website that they will release the new album ''In Rainbows'' in ten days; consumers can pay whatever price they want. *2 December – The Spice Girls open their reunion tour in Vancouver, Canada. *10 December – Led Zeppelin reunite in London for their first show in 25 years. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「2007 in British music」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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