Franz Ferdinand bass player Bob Hardy gives art collectors insight into the world of a touring musician

Alt-J have celebrated the upcoming 10th anniversary of their 2012 debut album ‘An Awesome Wave’ with a live performance of their track ‘Breezeblocks’ on The Late Show.The three-piece are currently in North America touring with Portugal. The Man in support of their fourth studio album ‘The Dream’, which came out earlier this month.Alt-J stopped by the Stephen Colbert-hosted Late Show in the US last night (February 21) for a special live performance, with the trio opting to play their 2012 single ‘Breezeblocks’.That track featured on ‘An Awesome Wave’, which celebrates its 10th anniversary in May.

The Chemical Brothers and Jamie xx have been announced as the headliners of the inaugural edition of the new Bristol festival, Forwards.Forwards will take place on Clifton Downs in Bristol from September 3-4, with 60,000 people expected to attend over two days.Jamie xx will headline the opening night of the festival on September 3, with the day also set to feature performances by the likes of Little Simz, Khruangbin, Fred again.., Floating Points and Shygirl.The Chemical Brothers will close Forwards 2022 on September 4, with their headline slot following sets by the likes of Róisín Murphy, Caribou, Sleaford Mods, Kae Tempest and Self Esteem.A post shared by Forwards Bristol (@forwardsbristol)More names are set to be added to the line-up soon. You can find out more information and tickets, which go on general sale on Friday (February 25), for Forwards 2022 here.As well as live music, Forwards is aiming to “challenge what metropolitan festivals can be today and how they can do good, from the inside out”.

Antonio Conte looks to have send a pointed message to Pep Guardiola after Tottenham's win at Manchester City this weekend.

Coronation Street fans have been left with plenty of questions as not one but FOUR characters disappeared - again.

A woman ended up crying after discovering a £3.99 Easter decoration she bought at TK Maxx turned out to look like something very rude - and something you definitely wouldn't want on display in your home.

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Manchester United have been warned against signing 'so-called superstar' Harry Kane in the summer.

Sylvie Gatrill has died following a battle with cancer.The actress, who is most well known for her work on comedy series Bread and soap Brookside, passed away on Thursday 17 February. Sylvie started her on-screen career in the 1989 TV series Bread, where she played the role of Mrs Gullen. Two years later, she took on the 1991 TV series Fiddlers Three, where she played the role of Sharon.

Linda Robson has shared a series of sweet family photographs after heading away for the weekend with her daughter and grandchildren.MORE: Inside Loose Women's Linda Robson's impressive home with husband MarkThe Loose Women star, 63, revealed to her fans that she had spent some time in Southend-on-Sea with her loved ones as she shared an insight into their trip.WATCH: Loose Women panellists pay tribute to Jamal Edwards following his death"Had a wonderful weekend at the @roslinbeachhotel thanks Jackie & staff for looking after us. The kids loved it!" she wrote.

KATE Garraway wakes every two hours to move her Covid-stricken husband Derek Draper - and has to change his bed linen SEVEN times a day. The TV presenter has told how he will die within three days if he's left unaided without expert care.

KATE Garraway says she's slept for the first time in TWO years after moving in with a former GMTV co-star. The 54-year-old appeared on Good Morning Britain today live from her friend Clare Nasir's house.

KATE Garraway has revealed her husband Derek Draper broke down in tears after using the toilet for the first time on his own. The 54-year-old, who was hospitalised with coronavirus in March 2020, remains bed-stricken and needing around-the-clock care.

Cruz Beckham might be preparing to launch a music career – but he's also a model in the making!MORE: Cruz Beckham unveils quirky room inside family's £6m private Cotswolds mansionThe 17-year-old took to Instagram on Monday to share a bold new snapshot with his fans, as he made his magazine debut on the cover of i_D.WATCH: David and Victoria Beckham surprise son Cruz with amazing birthday cakeCruz can be seen in the image – captured by Steve Klein – sat in just a pair of boxer shorts, with his trousers pulled. He has pink hair and wears chunky jewellery and he stares down the camera, closing one eye.READ: Cruz Beckham, 16, shows off FIRST tattoo and fans can't quite believe itMORE: Cruz Beckham's photo at family wedding leaves mum Victoria in tearsDad David was one of the first to react.

Brookside actress Sylvie Gatrill has died after a devastating battle with cancer.The tragic news was publicly confirmed by friends who knew Sylvia from the acting community.Writer of the recent BBC drama The Responder in which Sylvie appeared, Tony Schumacher, posted: "So sorry to hear of the passing of the quite brilliant Sylvie Gatrill. Such a talented actress who was so important in helping set the tone of #TheResponder. My thoughts are with her family.

Peter Andre had the best week with his family in the snow and has warned his fans that he will be posting lots of photos from their incredible week away in Bulgaria.MORE: Peter Andre sparks fan reaction with photo of lookalike son Junior's 'special night'Taking to his Instagram, the father-of-four told his nearly two million followers: "What an incredible week skiing with the family. Just to warn you I will post loads of Instagram pics in the coming days."WATCH: Peter Andre expresses disbelief at daughter Princess in hilarious clipHe continued: "Massive thank you to @crystalholidays for organising unforgettable things for us including snowmobiling and riding beautiful horses in the snow.

Home and Away, after his latest internet video challenge goes horribly wrong.Viewers have watched Ryder take on a series of video challenges such as chilli eating and coal walking in recent weeks, which he later uploaded to the internet in the hopes of making money.In his latest plan to make more money and wipe out his debts completely, he and friend Theo Poulos take on another dangerous challenge - but it could have disastrous consequences.Home And Away spoilers have revealed that Theo plans to bury Ryder alive in a coffin for over five hours, but that the challenge goes horribly wrong.Talking exclusively to Daily Star about the storyline, Ryder actor Lukas Radovich said: "Generally Ryder is the comic relief, so it was nice to delve into something a little bit deeper - quite literally deeper underground. "It was really, really fun.

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Coronation Street's Joseph Brown could be set to leave the cobbles for the foreseeable future next week, as spoilers have teased his exit storyline.After running away from home to leave a desperate Chesney and Gemma launching a police appeal to find him, it's clear Joseph still isn't settling back into family life with the Browns struggling financially.Things only got more complicated when Bernie ended up taking some of the reward money to help feed and clothe the family - and Hope's lies only muddied the waters. And the appearance of his grandmother Linda last week seemed to herald a change as the truth about his disappearance came out.But could she go a step further and take her grandson back to the sunny shores of Portugal?Next week, Linda shows up at No.

Franz Ferdinand have admitted they are in shock after drummer Paul Thomson announced his departure from the band just ahead of their 20th anniversary.

Franz Ferdinand have announced the departure of their drummer Paul Thomson.Sharing a statement on social media this evening (October 21), the Scottish band wrote: “Hello world. Paul is leaving the band.

Franz Ferdinand‘s Bob Hardy has announced a new photography exhibition exploring the quieter moments of life on the road.The bassist and founding member of the Glasgow band will exhibit Show Days No Show Days at the Sogo Arts Gallery in Glasgow’s Saltmarket.The exhibition is set to open on October 30 and will run until December 24, with the gallery open from Wednesdays through to Sundays from 12pm-5pm.Show Days No Show Days is “a visual exploration of the quiet moments that intercede soundchecks and the live performances that follow them during an otherwise hectic tour timeline”.Hardy, who initially trained at the Glasgow School of Art’s Fine Art Department, started to photograph his surroundings while on tour with Franz Ferdinand.A post