The 405 News Roundup (19/05/09)

Today's news roundup includes Field Day, Ash, Women, Official Secrets Act & Flamboyant Bella. Field Day Field Day (foals pictured above) have announced the details of the Village area at this years event! It will include an onion peeling contest, a tombola, lucky dip and a giant pick and mix. This village mentality mixed with the amazing music of Mogwai means you shouldn't miss out! Field Day takes place at Victoria Park on the 1st of August http://www.fielddayfestivals.com Ash For the past year the band have been holed up in their New York HQ, Atomic Heart Studios, writing and recording a series of songs that will form what Ash is calling the A-Z series. Starting in October, every two weeks for the next twelve months, Ash will release one single on limited 7” vinyl and digital download...Starting with ‘A’ and ending at 'Z', all 26 songs will be released on Ash’s own Atomic Heart Records and will be available through shops and by subscription through the band’s website http://www.www.ash-official.com Women Women will play two more London headline shows this bank holiday weekend, en route to their appearance at Primavera Sound festival in Barcelona. May 24 - London @ Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen w/A Grave With No Name + Thee Fair Ohs May 25 - London @ The Lexington June 12 -Brighton @ Freebutt http://www.myspace.com/womenmusic Official Secrets Act Official Secrets Act have been announced as the Headliners for the NME Presents show at the Islington Academy on the 11th of June! http://www.myspace.com/officialsecretsact/ Flamboyant Bella Flamboyant Bella will be co-headlining the Wonky Pop Tour with electro rapper Example. Definitely check them out and keep your eyes peeled for a possible 405 session. http://www.myspace.com/flamboyantbella