Jack McManus Latest News

Album released today!

Jack's debut album 'Either Side Of Midnight' is released in the UK today. You can buy the album in shops, as well as from iTunes (with a bonus track & digital booklet), or order the CD from Amazon and HMV. Watch an exclusive interview with Jack where he talks about the recording of 'Either Side Of Midnight' and each of the tracks here.

Newcastle Gig Cancelled

Sam Sparro has cancelled tomorrow's gig in Newcastle due to illness, therefore Jack won't be appearing either. Apologies to those who were planning to attend.

Napster Live Session

Jack and his band recently recorded an exclusive live acoustic session for Napster. The session includes alternate versions of 'Bang On The Piano', 'You Can Make It Happen', a cover of Adele's 'Chasing Pavements', and 'You Think I Don't Care'. Non-Napster subscribers can still get their hands on the session tracks by buying them using Napster Light. Visit www.napster.co.uk for more info.

Bang On The Piano out on now!

Jack's debut single 'Bang On The Piano' is available now on CD and as a digital download. Buy the single from iTunes here for 79p. Buy the single and 'acoustic rio version' of 'Bang On The Piano' from iTunes here for �1.49. The CD single includes new b-side 'Fly Around The Room', and available from HMV and Amazon.

Welcome to the new website!

Welcome to Jack's brand new official website. We're still tweaking a few things, but we wanted to get the site live in time for the release of Jack's debut single 'Bang On The Piano'. You may come across a missing page or two, but fear not - everything will be ship shape very soon! In the mean time, head over to the forum and register to begin talking about all things Jack.

Watch 'the making of' the video

Discover how Jack's misbehaving piano was created by watching the making of the 'Bang On The Piano' video here.

New Facebook game

Are you a Keyboard Wizard? Can you keep up with Jack? Play along to Jack's debut single 'Bang On The Piano' in our new Facebook game to be entered into the competition to win an iPod Nano. Get playing here!

Live acoustic performance

Watch Jack and his guitarist Chris perform a live version of 'Bang On The Piano' here.

Revue Bar show SOLD OUT!

Jack's first ever headline gig (at the Soho Revue Bar in London) is now completely sold out - enjoy the show those of you who got tickets!

Tour dates and Festivals

Jack is now confirmed for T In The Park and V Festival 2008 and will also be supporting Sam Sparro at O2 Wireless gigs in Newcastle, Manchester, Glasgow and Birmingham. Visit the live page for further details.

Catch up with Jack no.2

We check in with Jack for the second installement of our regular 'Catch up with Jack' blog. Check it out here.

Watch Jack on GMTV

Watch Jack's debut TV performance here!

Jack to appear on Loose Women

Jack will appear on ITV show Loose Women on April 25th at 12:30pm - tune in for an interview and performance.

Headline show announced

We are pleased to announce that Jack will be playing his first ever headline gig at London Soho Revue Bar on April 23rd. Tickets for the show cost �8 (+ fees) and are on sale now.

Follow Jack at Twitter.com

You can now follow Jack as he updates live from his mobile phone on the road. Visit Jack's Twitter page to find out more.