Britpop

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Britpop

(ˈbrɪtˌpɒp)

(Pop Music) the characteristic pop music performed by some British bands of the mid 1990s

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Britpop

A form of rock music produced by British bands in the 1990s and characterized by memorable guitar-driven tunes, a brash outgoing attitude, and a pre-occupation with British as opposed to American cultural experience.

Translations

Britpop

[ˈbrɪtpɒp] n → britpop f

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Britpop

n (Brit Mus) → Britpop m

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Show promoter David Halford of Artistes International Management says that the musical powerhouse of a show begins with the explosion of Brit Pop in 1962, taking audiences through to the era of Flower Power and Free Love of the late Sixties.

Twist and Shout through 60s

029 2063 6464 MUSIC Suede kick-started the Brit pop revolution of the '90s, reinstating such conventions of British pop as mystique and the three-minute single.

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? NOEL Gallagher's daughter Anais has sparked Brit pop nostalgia by dressing up as the Oasis legend - and fans have commented on the 'uncanny' likeness.

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The young Glasgow band gave it all they could though, upping sticks and moving to London in the middle of the Brit Pop phenomenon.

THE MAN WHO HAS EVERYTHING TAKE A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE AS TRAVIS PLAY CLASSIC ALBUM

He signed what was then the biggest deal in Brit pop history, an [euro]92million contract with EMI.

Robbie won't come undone

The second part of the show will revisit the Brit Pop era, celebrating the music of British heavyweights such as Oasis, Pulp and Blur, followed by a whistle-stop tour of the '90s dance scene, including some of the most anthemic hits of the time.

Airshow will get off to flying start with an extravaganza of '90s music

AWARD.WINNING Festival No.6 has announced that Brit pop legend Noel Gallagher, indie-dance act Hot Chip and electro rockers Bastille will headline this year's festival.

Noel lined up for No.6

He asked: "In 1986 which Brit pop singer starred as himself in an episode of The A-Team?" The answer is Boy George.

Slam Sam

Support comes from Violet Deep - expect a high energy show which has seen them dominate the region and perform with Brit pop legends Cast most recently.

THE FRONTEERS, KU BAR, STOCKTON

TFI Friday Broudie: guest was part of the Brit Pop era when it launched as a live show in 1996 - the year Broudie scored a hit with Skinner and Baddiel singing Football's Coming Home.

Broudie goes back in time for TFI reunion

Huddersfield's very own The Killermeters will be live on stage with support from The Cycle Paths and DJ Dukesy, who will also spin Motown, mod, indie and Brit pop.

Scooter fans on road for 30th celebration

With plenty for Brit Pop fans of old to love, as well as a healthy tendency to push the boat out a bit more in stylistic terms, Gallagher Sr has got plenty to be flying high about regarding this attempt to go it alone.