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Splendour in Nottingham Festival, Nottingham, ENG, GBR | Concert

Thu, 08 May 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Rufus will be performing solo. Public on-sale begins Friday May 9th at 11AM BST. http://www.seetickets.com/see/event.asp?artist=splendour in nottingham festival&filler1=see&filler2=rufus

International Arts Festival of Castilla y Leon, Salamanca, ESP | Concert

Fri, 02 May 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Rufus will be performing solo. FREE ADMISSIONS

A fan from Seattle had some beautiful Rufus lyrics tattooed on her neck. | Photo

releasethestars2 — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:41:00 GMT

Auditorium Parco Della Musica, Rome, ITA | Concert

Thu, 01 May 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Rufus will be performing solo. Tickets on sale Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 11:00AM CEST. http://www.auditorium.com/eventi/4922304

Cork Opera House, Cork City, IRL | Concert

Thu, 01 May 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Rufus will be performing solo. http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=CORKOPERA&organ_val=22106&schedule=list&event_val=1966

University Concert Hall, Limerick, IRL | Concert

Thu, 01 May 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Rufus will be performing solo. http://www.uch.ie/events/060808_rufus_wain.html

A night of Rufus on Sky Arts! | News

rufus — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:41:00 GMT

Tune in this Friday night, April 25, 2008 to Sky Arts, UK's leading TV channel dedicated to the arts, as they host an exciting night in honor of Rufus Wainwright!

Spend the evening getting acquainted with Rufus and enjoy two live performances - Wainwright's genius Judy Garland recreation and his intimate 2007 Switzerland gig.

Rufus Wainwright Sings Judy Garland Live 8:00 PM
Rufus Wainwright: All I Want 9:30 PM
Rufus Wainwright: Plays Avo Session 10:20 PM

For more information, click HERE.

International Jazz Festival, Istanbul, TUR | Concert

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Rufus will be performing solo. Please check back for ticket information.

The Hop Farm Festival, Kent, GBR | Concert

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Rufus will be performing solo. http://www.seetickets.com/see/price.asp?code=304476&userid={A2AC1753-6C8E-4702-B967-4715D4D9E70D}&filler1=see&filler2=art-srch

Freegels, Belo Horizonte, BRA | Concert

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Rufus will be performing solo. http://www.rufusnobrasil.com.br

Auditorio Planalto, Brasilia, BRA | Concert

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Rufus will be performing solo. http://www.rufusnobrasil.com.br

Nice Jazz Festival, Nice, France | Concert

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Rufus will be performing solo. Please check back for ticket information.

Rufus on Sunday Arts! | News

rufus — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:12:00 GMT

Rufus will be featured on ABC TV Australia's "Sunday Arts" program!

Tune in next Sunday April 20, 2008 at 5:30PM AEST to see Rufus' special performance.

For more information go here.

Norwegian Wood Festival, Oslo, NOR | Concert

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Rufus will be performing solo. http://www.billettservice.no/html/artist.htmI?l=EN&artist=NORWEGIAN WOOD LRDAG

Sevilla Territorios Festival, Seville, ESP | Concert

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Rufus will be performing solo. Please stay tuned for ticket information https://www.ticktackticket.com/entradas/ver.do?url=/ttt/minternet/pkg_detalle_sesion.inicio?p_evento=16629&p_sesion=1&p_usuario=&p_idioma=ING&P_ORIGEN=0

Casa Das Artes, Porto, PRT | Concert

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Rufus will be performing solo.
For tickets call 760 30 93 30

Casa Das Artes, Porto, PRT | Concert

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Rufus will be performing solo.
For tickets call 760 30 93 30

Hampton Court Palace Festival, London, GBR | Concert

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Rufus will be performing solo. http://www.artistticket.com/rufuswainwright/

Hampton Court Palace Festival, London, GBR | Concert

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Rufus will be performing solo. http://www.artistticket.com/rufuswainwright/

Magnets for Blackoutsabbath | News

rufus — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:32:00 GMT

Thank you to everyone who donated magnets for the Blackoutsabbath awareness concert on March 19. They were distributed to the concert goers so they can post their list on their fridge. We no longer need magnet donations.

Kenwood House, London, England, GB, GBR | Concert

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Rufus will be performing solo. Part of the English Heritage 2008 Kenwood Picnic Concert series. http://www.artistticket.com/rufuswainwright2

Rufus live at the Kenwood House in London in July! | News

rufus — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:59:00 GMT

It's official: tickets are now on sale for Rufus' upcoming solo performance at the beautiful Kenwood House on July 5, 2008 in Hampstead, London. English Heritage 2008 Kenwood Picnic Concerts are delighted to have Rufus be one of their featured artists for the picnic concert. The concert series is supported by Jacques Cider with Fruit’

To purchase tickets to this special show, click HERE

Rufus Wainwright selected to play Hampton Court Palace Festival! Get pre-sale tickets! | News

rufus — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:58:00 GMT

The Hampton Court Palace Festival is in it's 16th year and this year they are having a very special guest. Our very own Rufus Wainwright!

Please check back Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 9AM GMT for more details on the fan pre-sale for Rufus' special solo performances at the Hampton Court Palace Festival on June 3 and June 4, 2008.

Tickets will be available here.

BLOOM is back! | News

rufus — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 23:31:00 GMT

This is your chance to see one of the many ways Rufus Wainwright contributes to the art world.

The celebrated contemporary dance company, Stephen Petronio, collaborated with Rufus on BLOOM. Rufus composed music that swoons and swells with young love. set to poetry by Emily Dickinson and Walt Whitman. Petronio's dazzling, high-energy dancers celebrate the openness of youth.

BLOOM will be showing April 1 to 6, 2008 at The Joyce Theater - 175 8th Avenue. New York, NY 10011.

Rufus' original music for BLOOM will feature a children's chorus in a lyrical underscoring of Petronio's savvy, proactive and physical movement.

Rufus will not be performing at these shows, but don't miss a night of dance and his music.

Tickets and more information available here.

Primavera Sound Festival, Barcelona, ESP | Concert

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Rufus will be performing solo. http://www.ticktackticket.com/entradas/buscar.do?claves=primavera sound&categoria=TOT&poblacion=t&dia=20&mesany=022008&diaSelected=&mesanySelected=

Rufus Asks To Hear From You: Blackoutsabbath | News

rufus — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:49:00 GMT

Rufus Wainwright has announced an intimate performance in New York City to benefit Blackoutsabbath, a new energy conservation initiative that he will spearhead.

Angel Orensanz Foundation
172 Norfolk Street in NYC

MARCH 19th, 2008
Doors at 7PM/ Show at 8PM

Edit: THIS SHOW IS NOW SOLD OUT.

Rufus is asking his fans to send refrigerator magnets for distribution as part of his Blackoutsabbath initiative. You can send them to Rufus c/o MCT Management, 520 8th Avenue, Suite 2001, New York, N.Y. 10018.

If you're coming to a show, bring the magnets with you and personally give them to Rufus.
"We've moved on from brooches to refrigerator magnets," Rufus says.
He'd be happy to meet you and accept donations of all magnets.

Please visit www.Blackoutsabbath.org for more information.

Hultsfred Festival, Hultsfred, SWE | Concert

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Rufus will be performing solo. http://www.ticnet.se/html/browse.htmI?l=EN&VCITY=7520860&cat=68&FROMTO=

Valentine's Day show at Radio City: Almost SOLD OUT! | News

rufus — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 23:18:00 GMT

Move quick ladies and gents, or you will miss out on the last stop of the Release The Stars tour. Bring someone special and let Rufus and his amazing band romance you one last time!

Get your ticket before they are all gone here.

Rufus gets two nods from Canada's Juno Awards | News

rufus — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 23:08:00 GMT

News just in! Rufus Wainwright has been nominated for two awards this year: Songwriter of the Year and Adult Alternative Album of the Year.

You can see what the Junos are all about here.

Tanktop designed by Rufus in H&M stores this week! | News

rufus — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:25:00 GMT

The tanktop that Rufus designed for H&M's "Fashion Against Aids" campaign will be available in H&M retail stores this Thursday, January 31st. There will only be a limited number of tanktops made, so make sure to get yours before they run out!

Please visit the H&M website for more information.

Do you want to perform live on stage with RUFUS? | News

releasethestars2 — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:03:00 GMT

Going to a Town to see Rufus? Want to perform the spoken word part of 'Between My Legs' live on stage with Rufus? Rufus will select a special guest for all of his shows in Australia (January 27, 29, 30th...February 1, 2, 7, 9) except his solo dates. He will also be choosing a special guest for his shows in LA (February 12) and NYC (February 14).

Go to Rufus Wainwright Tour Auditions on You Tube and post your best rendition of the spoken word part (only!) from 'Between My Legs' and you could be selected to meet and perform with Rufus in your town. You must already have a ticket to the show. Entries must be posted no less than five days prior to the show. No band members or their families are eligible.

Please follow the link: (http://www.youtube.com/group/rufuswainwrighttour) to upload your video (60 seconds or less). Send your full name, email address, phone number, name of your YouTube video (think of a unique name!) and link to your video, and which show you will be attending to: releasethestars2@gmail.com. Good luck!

Auditorio de Galicia, Santiago De Compostela, ESP | Concert

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Rufus will be performing solo. http://www.caixagalicia.es/

Rufus Nominated for Brit Award! | News

rufus — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:41:00 GMT

Rufus has been nominated for a BRIT Award for Best International Male Solo Artist!

The list of nominees will be posted later today on the BRITS Awards website:
http://www.brits.co.uk/

Rufus' show at the London Palladium airs again! | News

rufus — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:01:00 GMT

Channel 4 in London will be airing Rufus! Rufus! Rufus! Does Judy! Judy! Judy!, Rufus' show at the London Palladium Saturday January 12, 2008 at 12:20am GMT.

Rufus Solo Shows in Portland and Seattle | News

MCT Mgmnt — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 06:26:00 GMT

Rufus will be performing solo in Seattle at the Paramount Theatre on March 13, 2008 and in Portland at the Newmark Theatre. The public onsale is Saturday, January 12 at 10:00 AM PST. Presales run Thursday, January 10 at 10am PST - Friday, January 11 at 10pm PST and the password for both shows is "rufus". Please refer to corresponding links below.

Seattle: Buy Tickets
Portland: Buy TIckets

Rufus is coming to Los Angeles! | News

rufus — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 17:39:00 GMT

Happy New Year!

After his run of dates in Japan in Australia, Rufus and his band will be heading to Los Angeles, CA to perform at the Wiltern on February 12th. The general on-sale is this Saturday, January 12th. You can purchase tickets through the fan pre-sale which begins at 10am Pacific Time this Thursday, January 10th and ends at 10pm Pacific Time on Friday, January 11th.

Click HERE for the pre-sale link. Password is "roses".

H&M Launches “Fashion Against AIDS” with Rufus | News

rufus — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 22:46:00 GMT

H&M and Designers Against AIDS are joining forces in the battle against AIDS and are launching a collection for guys and girls together with other well-known designers, musicians and artists, including Rufus Wainwright. The aim is to spread awareness about HIV/AIDS, which affects many young people all over the world. The collection “Fashion Against AIDS” will be available in H&M’s Divided departments from February 2008.

The idea behind the collection is to draw attention to HIV/AIDS and increase young people’s awareness of it. Twelve million young people in the 15-24 age group are now infected with the virus. The initiative for this collaborative venture was taken by Designers Against AIDS (DAA), a non-profit organisation that seeks to mould public opinion through collaboration with fashion designers, musicians and other artists.

“Fifty per cent of the people newly infected with HIV are aged between 15 and 24. There’s an urgent need to do something in this target group. By combining fashion with music in this way we hope to get these young people to ‘stop and think’, as Katharine Hamnett puts it on one of the garments in the collection,” says Ninette Murk, the founder of DAA.

The artists participate free of charge and 25 per cent of the proceeds from the collection will go to HIV/AIDS-prevention projects around the world. This will be coordinated by DAA and YouthAIDS, Population Services International’s (PSI) HIV/AIDS prevention initiative which reaches more than 600 million young people in 60 countries.

“Every fifteen seconds someone in the 15-24 age group contracts HIV/AIDS. Shopping has never been more important. Every garment sold makes a difference”, says Kate Roberts, the founder of YouthAIDS.

The collection comprises T-shirts, tank tops and hooded sweaters. All garments feature a print and the neckline label carries the name of the print designer. Some of the prints are low-key and subtle, and whisper that this is important. Others raise their voice. Katharine Hamnett’s print in big, black, block lettering on a white background shouts “USE A CONDOM!”, while Tiga’s check all-over print calls for quiet reflection. Some of the squares have a different colour and represent all those who have the virus. The idea behind the campaign is summed up by Henrik Vibskov’s print: Be aware – it is still happening.

“It’s a collection that’s rich in colour, with considerable commitment going into every garment. The artists have created personal prints with a strong sense of style,” says H&M’s head of design Margareta van den Bosch.

Prices vary from £7.99 to £19.99. All garments are made from 100 per cent certified organic cotton and carry a special hang tag that reads: “This might be the most important piece of clothing you’ve ever had your hands on.”

For more information about DAA: www.designersagainstaids.com
For more information about YouthAIDS: www.youthaids.org

Stroudsburg, PA show on December 20th CANCELLED | News

rufus — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:16:00 GMT

This show has been officially CANCELLED due to scheduling conflicts.
Refunds will be offered at original points of purchase. More details to
follow.

Tickets are starting to sell out in Australia! | News

rufus — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:45:00 GMT

The following Aussie shows have already sold out!

January 27, 2008 - The Tivoli in Brisbane
January 29, 2008 - State Theatre in Sydney
February 1, 2008 - Hamer Hall in Melbourne
February 9, 2008 - Perth Concert Hall in Perth

However, if you'd like to catch Rufus in Sydney or Melbourne, tickets are still available for these dates:

January 30, 2008 - State Theatre in Sydney
**To buy tickets, click HERE

February 2, 2008 - Hamer Hall in Melbourne
**To buy tickets, click HERE

Rufus participates in the 2007 Lunchbox Online Auction | News

rufus — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:05:00 GMT

Rufus was one of the muisicians that donated to the 2007 "Lunchbox Online Auction", where 100+ iconic celebrities from the entertainment, fashion, art, music, literary and culinary worlds remind us that food matters by creating personalized lunchbox art for online auction. The auction, went live at midnight- Friday, December 7, 2007 and will benefit two hunger-relief organizations — Food Bank For New York City and The Lunchbox Fund of South Africa.

For more information go here.

Rufus show in Warsaw | News

rufus — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 21:56:00 GMT

To those planning to catch Rufus live in Warsaw on April 11, 2008, the general on-sale will start Tuesday, December 11th. Apologies for the delay!

Tickets can be purchased HERE .

Valentine's Day Show at Radio City: Rufus Fan Pre-sale tickets going fast! | News

rufus — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 20:46:00 GMT

Due to overwhelming demand, the Fan pre-sale ticket allocations are almost gone! No need to fret. If you are an American Express card holder, you also have the opportunity to get your tickets before everyone else. To qualify all you need to do is pay with your American Express card. Buy Tickets Now!

See Rufus' live footage on NME.com | News

rufus — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 19:54:00 GMT

There is a video ready for viewing at NME of the live version of "Zing Went The Strings Of My Heart" from his DVD of the performance at The London Palladium. Check it out!

Rufus featured in Esquire! | News

rufus — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 22:43:00 GMT

Rufus can be seen on the cover of this January 2008's Esquire UK with a great feature interview. Check it out. On stands now!