Fairground Attraction Returns: Eddi Reader and Mark Nevin on the Magic Behind ‘Beautiful Happening’ After 35 Years

Fairground Attraction
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In Episode #194 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar sits down with Eddi Reader and Mark Nevin of Fairground Attraction to discuss Beautiful Happening, their first album in 35 years.

Fairground Attraction is best known for their 1988 Number 1 hit, Perfect, as well as their two BRIT Awards and platinum-selling debut album. However, the band split shortly after their success and didn’t speak again—until now.

Reuniting after 35 years, they’re back with a new album, Beautiful Happening, a heartwarming story of reconciliation paired with a stunning record. Eddi Reader’s vocals have never sounded better, and to top it off, the band will be hitting the road for a UK tour just days after the album’s release!

Eddi and Mark discuss getting back together, writing and recording the album, upcoming live shows, and more in this interview. Listen to episode #194 of The XS Noize Podcast with Eddi Reader and Mark Nevin – BELOW:

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Previous XS Noize Podcast guests have included Peter Hook, Humanist, Sananda Maitreya, James, Crowded House, Elbow, Cast, Kula Shaker, Shed Seven, Future IslandsPeter FramptonJohn LydonBernard ButlerSteven WilsonBetty BooMidge UreTravis, New OrderThe KillersTito JacksonSimple Minds, Divine ComedyShaun RyderGary NumanSleaford ModsThe Brand New Heavies, Villagers, and many more.

Beautiful Happening is out September 20 via Raresong Recordings. Pre-save HERE

Fairground Attraction

Catch the band on tour this autumn:

Saturday 28th September – Wolverhampton, The Civic at The Halls
Sunday 29th September – Manchester, Opera House
Tuesday 1st October – York, Barbican
Thursday 3rd October – Gateshead, The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
Friday 4th October – Nottingham, Royal Concert Hall
Saturday 5th October – London, Royal Festival Hall
Monday 7th October – Cambridge, Corn Exchange
Tuesday 8th October – Brighton, Dome
Thursday 10th October – Oxford, New Theatre
Friday 11th October – Bristol, Beacon
Monday 14th October – Perth, Concert Hall
Wednesday 16th October – Aberdeen, Music Hall
Thursday 17th October – Glasgow, Royal Concert Hall
Friday 18th October – Edinburgh, Usher Hall

Tickets here.

 

Xsnoize Author
Mark Millar is the founder of XS Noize and looks after the daily running of the website as well as hosting interviews for the weekly XS Noize Podcast.Mark's favourite album is Achtung Baby by U2.

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