Kirsty would have turned 67 today.
Stephen Ide has uploaded a tribute reel on the ‘Kirstyfest’ Facebook group.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1833879181115206
I’m looking forward to seeing some of you tomorrow!
Ruby
Kirstyfest 2026 Information
10th October 2026 would have been Kirsty’s 67th Birthday.
Friends, family and fans will meet and gather around Kirsty’s bench in Soho Square at 12pm on Sunday 11th October for a few songs. We will go to The Spice Of Life afterwards for more celebrations that include singing, music, food, drinks, a quiz and lots of fun!
There is a prize draw for a signed copy of the book, ‘Billy Bragg: A People’s History’. The end time has changed, so that it finishes at 2:30pm on the 11th. We will be announcing the winner. All the money raised from the draw will go to the Music Fund For Cuba.
Places downstairs at The Spice Of Life are limited to 100 people. There is also a bar upstairs.
We are looking forward to seeing you all!
From Ruby
Male Order Brides Cover Kirsty
On Saturday 26th September, Canadian band Male Order Brides uploaded the video for their cover of ‘They Don’t Know’. It is included in their new album, ‘Downtown Love’ and features guest vocals by Leah Markun. The video was filmed at PCV Records in Oakville, Canada.
Male Order Brides - They Don't Know (a Kirsty MacColl cover)
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They Don’t Know Cover From 1998
British band Departure Lounge and Tim Keegan recorded the Kirsty classic in 1998. They have recently included it as a bonus track to the deluxe edition of their album ‘Out Of Here’. It was originally released as the B-side to their 7″ single, ‘Save Me From Happiness’ under the name Tim Keegan & The Homer Lounge.
They Don't Know (Bonus Track)
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Desperate Character Dressed In Green
Available on vinyl for the first time since its initial 1981, ‘Desperate Character’ is now reissued on green vinyl exclusive for National Album Day celebrating musical Icons! Produced by Barry “Bazza” Farmer, Kirsty’s debut studio album includes ‘There’s a Guy Works Down the Chip Shop Swears He’s Elvis,” which hit #14 on the UK Singles Chart. The album is also released as a 2CD deluxe edition with 8 bonus tracks, alongside a 12-page booklet containing lyrics.💚
Head over to your local participating store on 17th of October to pick up your copy, or pre-order now: https://kirsty.lnk.to/DesperateCharacterNAD
More info over at nationalalbumday.co.uk
#NationalAlbumDay #IconicAlbums
or look out on facebook for Demonmusicgroup and AlbumDayUK !
Kirsty: A Tribute – Some Of The Best
On Monday the 14th, Pete Roberts re-uploaded his great Kirsty tribute video.
KIRSTY MacCOLL (1959- 2000) A Tribute/Repost - Some Of The Best
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Too Good For This World
‘Too Good For This World’ was written by Philip Rambow as part of the ‘Justice For Kirsty’ committee fundraising efforts in 2005.
They were planning a musical that would contain Kirsty’s songs and originals. This was Philip’s first proposal. Ted Wadley Jr and Jolene Carter sing on this track. There are 2 versions of the song. This is the first.
You can download the song for free in the link below, but if you choose to pay, all proceeds from the sales will go to the Cuban Music Fund, a charity Kirsty supported.
https://philiprambow.bandcamp.com/track/too-good-for-this-world
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Kite Gig At Bramshaw Village Hall
Kite, along with supporting acts including a set by Yaroslava, will be performing at Bramshaw Village Hall in Lyndhurst next Friday the 11th. Doors will open at 7:30pm and the show will begin at 8pm.
Tickets cost £12.50 (unreserved seating). All profits from the event will be donated to the charity, New Forest For Ukraine.
You can purchase tickets in the link below.
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Win a signed Billy Bragg book
Kirsty fan, Gerret Lorenzen got Billy to sign a copy of ‘Billy Bragg: A People’s History’ with the dedication, “This one’s for Kirsty”. One of you could be the owner of this book. To win, you can buy draw tickets in the link below.
There is a question and only entries that get the correct answer can be included in the draw (This is due to gambling regulations).
Tickets cost £1 each, but you can buy many as you wish. The money raised will go to The Music Fund For Cuba.
Due to gaming laws, this is only open to people in the UK. Gerret will send it to a UK address (Sorry to everyone outside of the UK).
The draw closes at 11:59 on 10th October and the winner will be chosen at Kirstyfest on Sunday 11th October.
Good luck!
Ruby
Kite Promo Video
The Kirsty covers band, Kite uploaded a promo video of them performing at Forest Art Centre in May.
Kite - Celebrating The Music Of Kirsty MacColl
Here are the links to their social media pages:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574691039944
https://www.instagram.com/noemptybench/
https://www.youtube.com/@Kite-KirstyMacColl
Ruby
