Four-man indie band from England will be playing live in the IFA Summer Garden
Berlin, 3 May 2010 – IFA, in association with A.S.S. Concert & Promotion and FKP Scorpio Konzertproduktionen, is presenting the high flyers from the British charts: The Kooks. With the assistance of rbb-Radio Eins and the music magazine unclesally*s, the opening concert of IFA will take place in the Summer Garden on the Berlin Exhibition Grounds on 2 September 2010.
The debut album, “Inside In/Inside Out”, by the four-man indie band from Brighton went double platinum, achieving sensational sales of two million, and made No. 2 on the UK charts.
No less sensation was the ease with which the English quartet followed up this success with their second album, entitled “Konk”. Topping the UK charts and a top ten placing in Germany indicate that, while the Kooks may be young, they already have a well-developed ear for memorable pop-rock melodies. The contribution by star producer Tony Hoffer has ensured a first-class sound for the second album. The Kooks are now at work on their third album, due for release in October. The band will be presenting some of their new songs at the opening concert of IFA. The names of the special guests will be announced shortly.
Tickets for “The Kooks” at the IFA Summer Garden are on sale now from all the usual outlets and on the following ticket hotline: 01805-570 060 (0.14 EUR/minute, mobile charges max. 0.42 EUR/minute). Tickets can also be ordered online at www.eventim.de or www.ticketmaster.de. The price is 32.50 euros (plus fees). Holders of these tickets will not only be able to enjoy the concert but can also attend IFA on any subsequent day. Additional details about the programme of events for IFA 2010 can be obtained at www.ifa-berlin.com/ Events.
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