Ash back guarantee

We told you so dept. As revealed in the last issue of hotpress, Ash round off a wildly successful year with shows at the Olympia, Dublin (December 15th &16th) and the Ulster Hall, Belfast (19th).

The lads – and lass – have also been confirmed for the Michael Eavis-organised Farm Aid bash, which takes place in the Cardiff Millennium Stadium on October 27th and also co-stars Coldplay, Toploader and Reef.

“I see this concert as not only a fundraiser for lots of desperate farmers affected by foot and mouth but as a new beginning in terms of environmental and sustainable policies for farming for the future,” says Eavis, who’s hoping to recreate the vibe of his Glastonbury festival.

Proceeds will be evenly split between The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Fund, The Addington Fund, Farm Crisis Network, The Rural Stress Information Network, The Samaritans and the RSPCA.