aaamusic | On 13, Nov 2010

After announcing their reformation earlier this year, 15 years on from the release of their million-selling debut ‘All Change’, Britpop giants Cast are back.

After a massive UK tour, starting this month, the band will be heading back into the studio to record a brand new album.

The album is set for release in early 2011 with the aid of cutting-edge, direct to fan music model PledgeMusic.

PledgeMusic is the platform that helps bands and musicians make music without the aid of a traditional record label, by allowing fans to contribute to, and get involved in, the whole process.

What Cast fans get in return depends on what they pledge. Everything – from a signed copy of the new album to an invite to the band’s rehearsal room to a private acoustic set by the band – is up for grabs.

Fans that have already bought a ticket to the band’s forthcoming UK tour can use PledgeMusic to upgrade their ticket to a special VIP package, including a backstage laminate, a chance to watch the soundcheck and hang out with the band.

Another feature of the PledgeMusic system allows a percentage of the money raised to be automatically donated to a charity of the band’s choice. Cast have chosen Shelter.

Says John Power: “We’ve chosen Shelter because they do such awesome work to help people in the UK who are facing homelessness or who have housing issues. Thanks in advance for helping us to help them.”

For a full list of pledges check out www.pledgemusic.com

Don’t miss out on seeing Cast Live, this promises to be one of the best tours of the year:

WED 24 NOV                        NEWCASTLE O2 ACADEMY                                               0844 477 2000
THU 25 NOV                        BIRMINGHAM O2 ACADEMY                                            0844 477 2000
FRI 26 NOV                        MANCHESTER ACADEMY                                                SOLD OUT
SAT 27 NOV                        GLASGOW O2 ABC                                                            SOLD OUT
MON 29 NOV                        LIVERPOOL O2 ACADEMY                                              SOLD OUT
TUES 30 NOV                        LIVERPOOL O2 ACADEMY                                               SOLD OUT
WED 01 DEC                        LEEDS O2 ACADEMY                                                       0844 477 2000
FRI 03 DEC                        LONDON O2 SHEPHERDS BUSH EMPIRE                      SOLD OUT
SAT 04 DEC                        LONDON O2 SHEPHERDS BUSH EMPIRE                      0844 477 2000
SUN 05 DEC                        OXFORD O2 ACADEMY                                                     0844 477 2000
TUE 07 DEC                        LEAMINGTON SPA ASSEMBLEY                                    0844 811 0051
WED 08 DEC                        BRISTOL O2 ACADEMY                                                    0844 477 2000
THU 09 DEC                        LIVERPOOL O2 ACADEMY                                                0844 477 2000

Buy online: www.gigsandtours.com 24hr CC Hotline: 0844 811 0051