The Maccabees - News

Went Away Video

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Hi everyone. 'Went Away' is our next single and the new video is now available to watch below. Directed by Phil Sansom, it's the first video from 'Given To The Wild' to feature the band in and was collated over three different sessions.

North American Headline Shows and Florence Support

Mon, 07 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Dear All,

We are pleased to announce more headline shows in North America as well supporting Florence And The Machine this coming fall.For dates please see below.

NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES

06/13 - Webster Hall - New York, NY*

09/14 - Comcast Center - Mansfield, MA**

09/15 - Nikon at Jones Beach Theater - Wantagh, NY**

09/16 - Saratoga Performing Arts Center - Saratoga Springs, NY**

09/18 - Susquehanna Bank Center - Camden, NJ***

09/19 - Merriweather Post Pavilion - Columbia, MD***

09/21 - Raleigh Amphitheatre - Raleigh, NC**

09/22 - Masquerade - Atlanta, GA*

09/25 - USF Sun Dome - Tampa, FL**

09/26 - BankAtlantic Center - Sunrise, FL**

10/01 - Starlight Theatre - Kansas City, MO**

10/04 - Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre - San Diego/Chula Vista, CA***

10/05 - El Rey Theatre - Los Angeles, CA*

10/06 - The Independent - San Francisco, CA*

10/07 - Hollywood Bowl - Los Angeles, CA***

10/10 - Hard Rock Casino Presents: The Pavilion - Albugquerque, NM**

* Headlining | **with Florence and the Machine | *** with Florence and the Machine & The Weeknd

Tickets for the Florence and The Machine go on sale 11th May ( apart from 7th, 10th October are on sale 14th & 18th May). Links will be available on the Maccabees website and Facebook events page soon.

Given To The Wild released in the USA

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Hi Everyone, 'Given To The Wild' is now available on I-tunes in the US. Click the here to be taken to the store.

â��Given To The Wildâ�� released North America, April 24th

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Given to the wild is set for release on April 24th via Fiction Records / Cooperative Music in North America. Links to purchase the album will follow shortly…

The band will be in the US playing Webster Hall, New York City on 13th June. you can buy tickets from the link below.

Maccabees New York Tickets

Record Store Day Limited Edition Album

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

As part of their plans for Record Store Day 2012, our label Fiction are releasing a limited edition remix album - featuring 'Bag Of Bones - Surgeon Remix'. You can pick up a copy at your local participating UK indie record store or pop down to Rise in Bristol this Saturday (April 21st) where Fiction will be taking over with live bands, DJ, and the label’s staff on the shop floor. There will also be a collection of Orlando's posters on display - limited copies available for purchase on the day. More info: http://bit.ly/HJGCvv

APRIL ITALIAN SHOWS RESCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Hi Everyone, Due to scheduling commitments we have been forced to postpone their April dates in Italy. They have been rescheduled to the following dates:

Saturday 3rd November
FLORENCE, Viper
Sunday 4th November
ROMA, Orion
Monday 5th November
BOLOGNA, Estragon

We would like to assure people that all tickets already sold will be valid for these new dates or refunded in required. Refunds will be subject to the following schedule.

FLORENCE: Reimbursement possible from April 19th to May 6th.
ROMA: Reimbursement possible from April 19th to May 27th.
BOLOGNA: Reimbursement possible from April 19th to May 10th.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Later with Jools Holland Tonight 10 pm

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We will be on 'Later Live - With Jools Holland' tonight at 10pm on BBC2.

It's our first appearance on the show, which will be the first episode in its 40th season. We'll be playing Pelican on tonight's live show and Pelican, Feel To Follow & Went Away on the full length programme on Friday at 10.50pm on BBC2.

Later with Jools Holland

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that we will be playing 'Later with Jools Holland' next tuesday 17th April. Pelican will be live on Tuesday and then Fridays show (20th April) will feature Pelican and Feel To Follow.

Young Colossus Out Today

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The Maccabees are proud to announce the release of Young Colossus, a 24 page illustrated book with 6 song soundtrack written by Orlando.

For further information, photos and to listen to a track, as well as details of how to purchase please visit the Young Colossus website at: www.youngcolossus.com

Radio 1 Hackney Weekend

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Hi everyone - quick reminder that if you want to come and see us play at the Radio 1 Hackney Weekend in June, deadline to register for tickets is 11pm tonight http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/hackneyweekend/2012/tickets #R1Hackney

Win tickets to our Wolverhampton gig on the 18th of March

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

You can win tickets to our gig in Wolverhampton on the 18^th of March via MUZU.TV and Eventim UK. To enter simply head to MUZU.TV and answer the simple question. http://www.muzu.tv/themaccabees

Reading and Leeds Festival

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Hi all, we are pleased to announce we are headlining the NME / Radio 1 tent at Reading & Leeds this year. Both festivals have always been amazing to us. Headlining the NME/Radio 1 stage makes our fifth time feel like a special one. Can't wait.

Find out more info and get tickets below:
Reading:www.readingfestival.com
Leeds:www.leedsfestival.com

Tickets for our Italy dates are now on sale

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Tickets for our Italy dates are now on sale here: http://bit.ly/macitalytix

April 25                 FLORENCE           Viper
April 26                 BOLOGNA           Estragon
April 27                 ROME                   Orion

New Japan dates

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Hi everyone, we are pleased to announce two shows in Japan as follows:

May 23 OSAKA Umeda Akaso

May 24 TOKYO Duo

Tickets will be on sale soon

Bilbao BBK Live Festival

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Hi everyone, we are pleased to announce that we are playing the Bilbao BBK Live Festival in Spain on July 12^th. Festival tickets are onsale now and can be bought here: www.generaltickets.com/bbk

New Italy Dates

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Hello everyone, we are pleased to announce three shows in Italy as follows:

April 25 FLORENCE Viper

April 26 BOLOGNA Estragon

April 27 ROME Orion

Tickets are on sale on here:http://bit.ly/macitalytix

Optimus Alive Festival

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that we will be playing Optimus Alive festival,Portugal on the 15th July. For tickets click here and for additional information, line up etc... visit the official website by clicking click here.

Dockville Festival

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Hello Everyone, We are pleased to announce that we will be playing Dockville festival, Hamburg 10-12th August. Tickets are now available from the link below.

http://shop.msdockville.de

Benicassim

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Hi everyone, we are pleased to announce another European festival, this time Benicassim in Spain (July 12-15). For more information including how you can get tickets please visit http://fiberfib.com/

T In The Park

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Hi everyone, we are pleased to announce that we will be playing the T in the Park festival July 6-8 in Balado Park, Kinross. For more information including how you can get tickets visit http://www.tinthepark.com.

Australian Headline Shows

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Hi everyone, we are pleased to announce four headline shows in Australia this May:

May
9th - The Hi Fi, Brisbane
10th - Metro Theatre, Sydney
16th - The Hi Fi, Melbourne
18th - The Capital, Perth

Fan pre-sale tickets are available from now until Friday February 10th. For the Sydney show, click here (password is The Maccabees). For the Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth shows click here (password is Pelican).

Tickets are on general sale on Tuesday February 21st at 9am (Australian Eastern Time).

Don't forget we are also playing the GTM Festival in Australia in May, details of which can be found here.

NME Awards

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that we are performing at the NME Awards at O2 Brixton Academy on February 29th. More details can be found here.

Rock Am Ring/Rock Im Park

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that we will be playing Rock am Ring (http://www.rock-am-ring.com) and Rock Im Park (http://www.rock-im-park.com) June 1st - 3rd. Specific performance date/time details are to be announced. Rock Am Ring is sold out but Rock Im Park tickets can still be purchased here: http://www.eventim.de

Berlin Venue Change

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The Berlin show (20th Feb) has sold out so its been moved to a bigger venue called Postbanhof. For tickets and more information please click here.

thanks

Rock Werchter Festival

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Hi everyone, we are pleased to announce that we are playing the Rock Werchter Festival in Belgium on June 28th. For more information, including ticket details click here: http://www.rockwerchter.be

Motel Mozaique Festival

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Hello Everyone, we are pleased to announce that we are playing the motelmozaique Festival in Rotterdam, Netherlands on April 21st. For more information, please visit http://www.motelmozaique.nl/tickets/

GTM Festival Australia

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that we will be playing the GTM Festival in Australia which runs May 5th to 19th across five venues in Australia's regions.

More information, including ticket onsale details, can be found at the official GTM website here.

MTV Live

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Highlights from our headline performance at Koko will premiere on MTV Music on the 4th February at 11.30pm and on MTV Rocks on 7th February at 9pm.

Here’s a preview of Pelican:

Feel To Follow

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Feel To Follow...

Radio 1's Hackney Weekender

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Hi everyone, we are pleased to announce we will be playing the Radoi1 Hackney weekend on the 23rd-24th June. Tickets are free,for more info on registering please click here.