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April 2008 - OLW to play 4 nights at N16 Fringe Festival
 
Own Little World will be appearing at a number of different venues at this year's N16 Fringe Festival (Stoke Newington, LONDON). Please keep checking back for times/places as the confirmations come in...

We also hope to have news on upcoming summer festival dates for the band soon.
 
April 2007 - Own Little World pair up with Turning Worm
 
Own Little World are happy to announce that they have struck a new artist representation deal with Piers Miller and Dave Jackson of Turning Worm.

Turning Worm have recently been booking and promoting a long list of other artists, including:

Morton Valence, The Priscillas, Brinkman, The Pipettes, Kitty, Daisy and Lewis, Nizlopi, The Outlaws and Campag Velocet to name just a few as well as being regular contributors to In The City and The Camden Crawl so we look forward to great things to come..
 
November 2006 - Single Launch Party
 
Wow!

Thanks to everyone who came to the single launch party at the Boogaloo and making it all so much fun. We'll be posting photos here shortly.
 
November 2006 - Ta Soz Radio Play
 
OLW would like to give heartfelt thanks to all the radio DJs already playing the single – so far including:

Sarah Darling - XFM (UK), Julio Ruiz - Radio 3 (Spain), Triple R (Australia), Phantom 105.2 (Ireland), Eric Thiebaut - FMR (France), KAOS FM (USA), Mike Bradshaw - Totally Radio (UK), Paul Stones - Radio Base (Italy), Marty Lennartz – 93XRT (USA), George Mulcahy – Near FM (Ireland), Juan Carlos Mataix - Toxicosmos (Spain), Ben Turner - BBC Radio WM (UK), BBC Radio Coventry (UK), CJSF (Canada), Ben Hendry/Melanie Parker - Xpression FM (UK), Domenico Caccamo - Capodistria (Slovenia), Joe Clayton – Crush (UK), Peacemouse - KBGA (USA)…

(Sorry if we haven’t named you here - we still love you and the playlists are still just coming in).
 
November 2006 - OLW In-Store Gigs
 
Own Little World are starting a string of acoustic in-store gigs starting at Bugbear Records (Parkway, Camden Town, LONDON) on Saturday 25th November, kicking off at around 3 p.m.

There are more to be announced so watch this space...
 
October 2006 - New Single Released
 
The new single, "If That's How You Say Thank You Then I'm Sorry" (Ta Soz) is released on Mirabelle Recordings.

The single is available on 7" vinyl, which includes 2 FREE MP3s (A-side and B-side) from THIS SITE and all good specialist record shops and as a digital download from all the usual suspects.

To find out how to claim your free MP3s CLICK HERE.

** BUY IT NOW **
 
August 2006 - OLW Announce Release Date for Single (30/10/06)
 
The new single, "If That's How You Say Thank You Then I'm Sorry" (Ta Soz) will be released on 30th October 2006 on Mirabelle Recordings, the new label set up and run by Food Records' ex A&R manager, Adam Evans.
 
June 2006 - Own Little World to Play End of the Road Festival
 
Own Little World are confirmed to appear at this year's End of the Road Festival in Dorset. This year's event will take place on the weekend of 15th-17th September, with OLW appearing as main support on the Tipi stage on the Friday evening. The line-up so far includes:

Ryan Adams, Badly Drawn Boy, British Sea Power, Ed Harcourt, Josh Ritter, Guillemots, Electric Soft Parade, Kathryn Williams, Richard Hawley, Brakes, Boy Least Likely To plus many more.
The festival takes place at the beautiful Larmer Tree Gardens and will form one leg of a UK tour for the band planned for September/October to be announced shortly. Watch this space.
 
May 2006 - Own Little World Guilfest 2006 Pullout
 
Unfortunately OLW have had to pull out from this year's Guilfest festival, where they were scheduled to appear on the Saturday. The band very much regret the decision which was made for unavoidable personal reasons. It still looks to be a fantastic weekend and the line-up so far includes:
Billy Idol (OH YES!), Embrace, The Wonder Stuff, Lightning Seeds, Gary Numan, Aha, The Stranglers, Sparks, Stereo MC´s, Nizlopi, Hayseed Dixie, The Waterboys, Green On Red, Blue Oyster Cult, Boo Hewerdine, Hugh Cornwell, The Storys, Don Mescall, Cosmic Rough Riders, The Boy Least Likely To, Ukulele Orchestra of GB.
 
April 2006 - Radio Torino Popolare Final Broadcast...
 
Very sad news indeed. Italian independent radio station, 'Radio Torino Popolare 97FM', host to Domenico Caccamo's fantastic show 'London Calling' is no more. Own Little World are sad but proud to have been among the last bands played on the station. (It wasn't our fault was it?)

Fortunately, Domenico is still broadcasting his show on Slovenian national station, Radio Capodistria (and playing the new OLW record) as well as continuing to write for Italian monthly, Rockerilla. Watch this space for news.
 
April 2006 - OLW Play Poptones Night at The London Garage
 
Own Little World will be playing the Poptones Records night, 'Now We're Off To Rehab' at The Garage in Highbury and Islington, LONDON on Friday 14th April.

Founder of Creation Records and Poptones Records boss, Alan McGee will by DJing. Doors 11pm-3.30am £6 on the door. Contact info@ownlittleworld.net for guestlist information.
 
January 2006 - OLW Back in Studio
 
After a couple of months in the studio OLW have finished some recording songs for the new album, including new favourite, "If That's How You Say Thank You Then I'm Sorry" which is planned for release later this year.

Own Little World are also starting work on a new video... watch this space...
 
September 2005 - "Gone to the Dogs" completed
 
Finally, the bizarre and excellent comedy, "Gone to the Dogs", written and directed by Philip Barnard and starring Tony Booth and Dora Bryan has been completed. The film's original score was written and recorded by Own Little World's singer/guitarist, Cousin Al and features performances by Matt Tooke and the beautiful voice of Thorunn Magnusdottir. The soundtrack also features Own Little World tracks from the album, "Stuff of Myth and Mystery".

The film is released on 16th January 2006. More information.
 
August 2005 - Martin Clement Joins OLW
 
Everyone say hello and welcome to Own Little World's new bass player, Martin Clement. After months trying to find a full-time replacement to original bass player, Gareth Turner, the band have finally found their man. Martin is gigging, co-writing and recording with the band on some great new material.

Watch this space for new releases.
 
July 2005 - Download OLW tracks from F-Shine Records
 
Own Little World have linked up with internet-based record company, F-Shine Records - home of Ben and the Pimps, The Honeymoon and Reunion Square (Toby MacFarlaine) among others.

Visit the F-Shine Records site to get a free MP3 copy of the recent OLW single, "I'm Disappearing" as well as other free tracks from F-Shine artists.
 
July 2005 - Guilfest Ticket Prize Draw Winner
 
Congratulations to Max E. for winning the Guilfest 2005 tickets.

Commiserations to everyone else who entered - discounted tickets are still available from us if that's any consolation.
 
June 2005 - Guilfest Ticket Prize Draw
 
Own Little World are giving away a pair of Guilfest day-pass tickets for Friday 15th July. To enter all you need to do is email prizedraw@ownlittleworld.net and include your name in the title.

The draw will take place at mid-day on Monday 4th July and the winner will be notified by email. Only one entry each please and good luck.
 
May 2005 - OLW Play Guilfest 2005
 
Own Little World will be playing Guilfest 2005 on the Friday evening (15th July). OLW are offering discounted tickets at £30 for a day (compared to £35) or £65 for a weekend ticket (compared to £70). Just email shop@ownlittleworld.net.
 
Also playing on the Friday are The Pogues (original line-up), Alabama 3, The Stands, Richmond Fontaine, The Proclaimers, Boo Hewerdine, Hothouse Flowers and more.
 
April 2005 - OLW Live
 
In the next few weeks we hope to be announcing a string of summer gigs including venues and festivals in the UK, Spain and Germany. Keep watching this spot which we will continue to update as confirmations come in.

Thanks to all of you who managed to make it down on a Tuesday night for the single launch gig. We hope you all enjoyed yourselves.
 
March 2005 - "I'm Disappearing" to be Released as Single
 
A release date of 18th April 2005 has been set for the forthcoming single, "I'm Disappearing" from the album, "Stuff of Myth and Mystery" which was released last year.

The single features a macabre and haunting video and will be made available as a download from all major digital retailers (see the "shop" page for details).

To celebrate, the band are headlining the Kentish Town Bull and Gate (389 Kentish Town Road, LONDON) on Tuesday 26th April so please come down to join in the fun.
 
As an extra-special treat, Toby MacFarlaine will be taking time out from his busy schedule with Graham Coxon and Charlotte Hatherley to play bass for OLW. For a flyer (and a reduced entry fee) click here.
 
January 2005 - Street Teams Wanted!
 
We are looking for devoted fans (isn't everybody?) to help run street teams - flyering, promoting, vibe-mongering - all the usual kind of stuff. If you're up for giving us a hand then please get in touch with us at info@ownlittleworld.net. There are freebie CDs, tickets, T-shirts etc. in it for you....
 
Dec 2004 - "I'm Disappearing" Director Nominated for BAFTA
 
Director of the "I'm Disappearing" video, Philip Barnard, has been nominated for a BAFTA award for best film website for his forthcoming film Gone To the Dogs, starring Dora Bryan and Tony Booth. The site contains the slickest game imaginable as well as clips of original film sound track material written by OLW singer/guitarist, Alec Bastin.

Stiff competition will come from "The Matrix" and Warner's "Trauma".
 
Oct 2004 - Keyboardist, Steve Watts joins Own Little World
 
The band are happy to announce that keyboardist, Steve Watts (Archive) has joined the band as a full-time member. The decision was made by Steve and the band during their recent festival appearance in Tenerife.
 
Oct 2004 - Own Little World Play OCA Festival
 
OLW play the 3rd OCA Music Festival in Tenerife which takes place this year on 15th and 16th October. Other bands include The Archie Bronson Outfit and Nacho Vegas with more to be confirmed.

The band will also be appearing live on Julio Ruiz's "Disco Grande" show for Spain's Radio 3 who will be covering the festival.
 
Oct 2004 - Own Little World Live Radio Session
 
For those of you in the Midlands, we'll be playing a live radio session on Ben Turner's show on BBC Radio WM (94.8 FM & 104 FM). The show goes out at midnight on 9th October.

Keep checking here for news on other forthcoming radio shows.
 
Aug 2004 - Album Released 30th August
 

Debut album, "Stuff of Myth and Mystery", was released through Shellshock Distribution on 30th August.

To celebrate OLW threw their launch party on 2nd September at Market Place, Oxford Circus (BEST NEW BAR 2002 Theme FX Magazine, BEST DESIGN 2002 Runner Up Time Out)

The party was followed by club night - FARMYARD DJS: NICK LUSCOMBE (FLO-MOTION/ XFM) + RITA RAY + MAX REINHARDT. 8pm till 1am.
FREE ADMISSION

 
Aug 2004 - BBC Put Kybosh On OLW Video
 

The BBC have "strenuously objected" to an OLW video based on the famous Test Card, featuring a girl and her toy clown playing noughts and crosses.

In the video to the track "Living Idiot", the original test card image was altered to include a minature George W. Bush made up with clown's face paint. The promo, "directed" by Raj Yagnik, is the band's cheapest to date. In the spirit of the original testcard it consists of nothing more than the same image projected for 3 minutes and 46 seconds.

A BBC representative said, "Testcard F is very famous icon and as such many people are very protective of it.... especially in the context where the clown is replaced with George Bush, we could not give our permission".

Unfortunately, we are not able to bring this gloriously subversive video to you but anyone wishing to experience the feel of the original should play the track while staring at their computer screen now.
 
Aug 2004 - Get FREE OLW Ringtones
 

Subscribe to our email and SMS mailing lists by emailing with your mobile number us at ringtones@ownlittleworld.net and we will send you free polyphonic OLW ringtones for your mobile phone.

Alternatively, if you would rather keep your phone number safe from 3 virile young men then include the words "get lost creep" in the title and we will email you midi files of the ringtones for you to convert yourself.

Short MP3 ringtones will shortly be available on the sounds page for those of you with poncey phones.