Remember, those who are shutting down our economy haven't missed a paycheck since lockdown began. We are not in this together.
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Father • Songwriter - On tour this year.
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This week, once again, an article described me as
"anti-vax".
This is false.
I am not "anti-vax".
I believe in freedom and a free society.
Which means I believe in freedom of choice with regard to vaccination.
Day 90 - since I asked the Northern Ireland Health Minister to disclose all the scientific evidence for the blanket ban on live music. We are still waiting.
In an anonymously written article on the BBC website this morning, I was described as having “expressed concern” about vaccines.
This is false.
I am not “anti-vax”.
I believe in freedom and a free society.
Which means I believe in freedom of choice with regard to vaccination
Day 98 - since I asked the Northern Ireland Health Minister to disclose all the scientific evidence for the blanket ban on live music. We are still waiting.
The UK is my home. My business, directly and indirectly, provides employment for thousands of people each year. Imperial College, UK Govt and NI Executive have plunged us into lockdown destroying those livelihoods. It’s time they provide the roadmap back out.
Day 86 - since I asked the Northern Ireland Health Minister to disclose all the scientific evidence for the blanket ban on live music. We are still waiting.
Day 94 - since I asked the Northern Ireland Health Minister to disclose all the scientific evidence for the blanket ban on live music. We are still waiting.
Fantastic to spend time with my beautiful daughter Shana here in sunny Florida.
The Great Barrington Declaration offers a roadmap out of the current crises but there has been a well-orchestrated attempt to suppress and discredit it. For those u of you struggling to find it, here’s the link. gbdeclaration.org
10 months on and the still hasn't presented the science for the Northern Ireland lockdown.
We should applaud the bravery of those in the medical profession challenging the official narrative. t.co/fkRK8zH6he
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In 2019, the Music Industry contributed £5.8 Billion to the UK economy, an 11% increase on the previous year. Thanks to the UK Government next year’s report will show a figure close to £0. bit.ly/3pIoazY
Did you know that live music is ILLEGAL in Northern Ireland? No other region of the UK has imposed such detrimental restrictions on our sector. Where is the evidence to justify such a severe approach?
A guitar genius who will be so sorely missed, and as well as that, a genuinely lovely guy. My thoughts are with Sandra and the family. Rest in peace, Jeff.
"To deprive our population of livelihood, civil liberties and education, we believe that the evidence to support this should be scientifically robust and beyond reproach. That is clearly not the case."
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For the avoidance of doubt, the “They” in They Own The Media refers to Boris Johnson’s (UK) government.
Let’s not forget COVID didn’t wreck the economy, the did, and we’re still waiting for their evidence.
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Today’s ruling against the Government affects not just Hospitality; it shows that every decision made, must be backed up with hard evidence.
Data, not dates. Fact, not fiction.
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A big thank you to everyone who has been listening to Van Morrison - who's ready for the new album next year?
🚫NO MORE LOCKDOWN🚫 The third campaign track from Van Morrison will be available for download and streaming from Friday 23rd October #SaveLiveMusic
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This is terrifying.
Government representatives making pronouncements ostensibly in the interests of public safety whilst simultaneously admitting they haven’t examined the evidence.
Restrictions amount to a 'breathtaking' infringement of democratic rights, says Lord Sumption
Did you now live music is illegal in Northern Ireland? We’re still waiting for the to publish the evidence.
📣Born To Be Free🎶 The new single from Van Morrison will be available for download and streaming from tomorrow. Proceeds from this track will support musicians impacted by the ongoing UK lockdown restrictions #SaveLiveMusic
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So just another ordinary evening, having dinner with @vanmorrison before going to his show tonight, along with @JamesMelville and fellow anti-lockdowners. The first dance with my husband at our wedding was Have I Told You Lately... 
We spoke to musicians throughout the UK to find out how they are coping. We must unite and #SaveLiveMusic to help those in need.
Higher kicks Jon. Good effort
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In case you're wondering if the "Caravan" on the new @vanmorrison reissue is as good as the one on "The Last Waltz."
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We spoke to musicians in Northern Ireland to find out how they are coping. We simply cannot allow this. Musicians around the UK have been let down, and the government must support those in need.
💥 NEW TRACK OUT NOW 💥
'Stand and Deliver' by and Van Morrison is available NOW.
Download the track today and support struggling musicians in the #musicindustry.
Have you downloaded and Van Morrison's Stand And Deliver?
The two artists have joined forces to support the UK #musicindustry and help musicians who have been struggling financially.
We must act now before it's too late.
Van Morrison is proud to present ‘Latest Record Project Volume 1’, a free-wheeling blend of blues, R&B, jazz and soul across 28 new tracks. Listen now and order your copy here: vanmorrison.lnk.to/latestrecordpr
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We spoke to musicians in Northern Ireland to find out how they are coping. We cannot expect musicians who have worked their entire lives in a career they love to abandon it. We urge the government to set out a plan, to recover the arts sector.
The have published their ‘scientific evidence documents’ defending the restrictions currently in place, citing ‘multiple anectodoatal [sic] reports’ as justification for the shutdown of an entire industry. This is not ‘scientific evidence’. bit.ly/2HlvVuj
The legislation banning live music in licenced premises in Northern Ireland is not lockdown dependant, it's permanent. There is no road map out.
UK Scientists on a committee that encouraged the use of fear to control people’s behaviour during the Covid pandemic have admitted its work was “unethical” and “totalitarian”. bit.ly/3wj1zg2
We were all meant to be in this together. Just because the government says something doesn't make it true.
Tonight Van Morrison plays the first of two sold out shows at London's Electric Ballroom.
"While the media mob no longer calls for unity or healing, Morrison’s songs do exactly that."
🚫NO MORE LOCKDOWN🚫 The third campaign track from Van Morrison is AVAILABLE NOW for download and streaming #SaveLiveMusic
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While in Boston performing at the Boch Theatre Van Morrison also made a visit to the Wang Theatre for a tour of the 'Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame'.
"I’d welcome a conversation about the science or to see the evidence as to why shops, gyms, restaurants and football stadia can open from December and theatres, with all our Covid precautions, can’t." Artistic director James Brining, Leeds Playhouse
Don't miss out on and Van Morrison's latest track release 'Stand and Deliver' this Friday. All proceeds of the song will go to UK musicians who have been left struggling due to the latest government restrictions.
So sorry to hear of the passing of fellow Irish Musician Paddy Maloney. He was a great musical talent, we shared many laughs together and his legacy will endure.
Remember back in March when they said it would be just for two weeks to flatten the curve?
‘You’re Driving Me Crazy’ is the brand-new, must-hear album by Van Morrison & Hammond organist ! This lively selection of jazz standards & classics from Van’s deep catalog of original songs is available April 27. vanmo.lnk.to/ydmc-albm-p!tw
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Van Morrison ended his set at the Europa Hotel, Belfast with ‘Gloria’. Here’s a throw back to him performing the same track in Belfast back in 1979.
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Latest Record Project Vol 1 has entered the UK midweek chart at #5. Thanks to everyone who has ordered their copy already.
Listen now: vanmorrison.lnk.to/latestrecordpr
Ken, huge congratulations on your well deserved Oscar for the Belfast movie. It was a pleasure working with you and your incredible team.
“...music may be the food of love, but it’s more than that... it’s the stuff of life”
Van Morrison performing Bring It On Home To Me live at Porchester Hall, London in 2017.
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"we cannot keep closing the country down or forcing specific sectors to close to beat back this virus. That strategy, designed to buy time, is in reality a failure and will ultimately ensure total despair engulfs all of our people.” bit.ly/34rVLG9
In the interests of clarity, definitely not in a bid to “force the country out of Lockdown” as some media have stated. Nor is the legal action an attempt to force the government to reopen live music venues during a Lockdown. Reporting needs to be accurate!
“The ugliest aspect of this has been accusations of anti-Semitism, based on…absolutely nothing.”
📣 The next campaign single As I Walked Out will be available THIS FRIDAY 🎼 Proceeds from these singles will support musicians impacted by the ongoing UK lockdown restrictions. #SaveLiveMusic
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We are delighted to announce the new double album 'Latest Record Project Volume 1', a 28-track delve into Van's ongoing love of blues, R&B, jazz and soul. Pre-order your copy ahead of release on 7th May 2021 and listen to 'Latest Record Project' now: vanmorrison.lnk.to/latestrecordpr
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Tonight Van Morrison performs the first of two nights at The Europa Hotel.
When good science is suppressed by the medical-political complex, people die. Kamran Abbasi, Executive Editor, BMJ bmj.com/content/371/bm
Three Chords And The Truth is truly something wonderful. Fourteen new original compositions effortlessly encapsulate the Van Morrison sound and showcase his talents as one of our generation’s most celebrated songwriters. Out Now. VanMorrison.lnk.to/ThreeChordsAnd
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‘The Healing Game (Deluxe Edition)’ will be released on March 22!
This 3 CD set features the original 1997 album alongside two bonus discs of studio and live material — including 24 previously unreleased performances!
Preorder: vanmo.lnk.to/HealingGame
"Morrison’s disquiet with the abnormal becoming the status quo is not “dangerous” – it’s a necessary voice of dissent"
bit.ly/2EAZtTC
Congratulations on your for Literature. Best wishes, Van. (Image Rex Features)
Van Morrison has announced details his forthcoming new album, The Prophet Speaks, that will be released on December 7th on CD, 2 x 12” vinyl and download. You can listen to the title track right now at this link: VanMorrison.lnk.to/TPSTW
Van backstage with and Joe Brown before his incredible show at the Royal Albert Hall last week. Another sold out show in Antwerp tonight, see you there! 🎵
Three Chords And The Truth is truly something wonderful. Fourteen new original compositions effortlessly encapsulate the Van Morrison sound and showcase his talents as one of our
generation’s most celebrated songwriters.
VanMorrison.lnk.to/ThreeChordsAnd
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Van Morrison is pleased to announce his new album 'What’s It Gonna Take?' is out now on all platforms. Listen now and order your copy via the link below:
vanmorrison.lnk.to/WIGTSo
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Van played two very special shows last week paying homage to the iconic Astral Weeks 🎤☀️
Read more: bit.ly/AstralWeeksRev
A couple of great pictures from Van Morrison’s headline set at Glastonbury Abbey on Saturday. Thanks to everyone that came along.
📷 Andrew Allcock
Van Morrison treated the crowd to a harmonica performance as part of his shows at The Europa Hotel in Belfast.
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Van Morrison's new single ‘Streamline Train’ is out now from his upcoming album 'Moving On Skiffle' out 10th March 2023. Van is also pleased to announce a number of UK shows for 2023. Pre-order the album via the official artist store for exclusive pre-sale access for tickets.
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Great to have Curtis Stigers join me on stage in Atlanta. What a great show, thank you to everyone who came.🎙️
If the UK evidence is this poor, how can lockdowns continue?
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Undercover in one of Britain’s biggest covid testing labs.
#Dispatches found evidence of faulty covid test kits and of leaking test samples.
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'Worried Man Blues' the latest release from Van Morrison's upcoming album, was performed at his recent Electric Ballroom show in London.
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Prince Charles and Sir Van meet on this special day at Buckingham Palace. #SirVanMorrison
Van Morrison performing 'I'm Movin' On' live in London/Belfast earlier this year.
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Van Morrison’s new album ‘Versatile’ is out now. Includes 6 stunning Van compositions as well as covers made famous by Chet Baker, Frank Sinatra, Tony Benner and Nat King Cole. Visit the link to order. VanMorrison.lnk.to/VMVRTTW
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“All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others.”
"In your wildest dreams you could not imagine the marvelous suprises that await you" #RIPGene
Thanks to everyone who came to Oxford and Cardiff for two very special shows.
I’m sad that the world has lost a true actor. My thoughts are with Anwen & John’s family. Thankful for time together - Van #RIPJohnHurt
