After fifty years of non stop touring exciting things are still happening for The Searchers. 2013 saw them inducted into the Goldmine Hall Of Fame, a fitting tribute from the influential rock magazine in affirmation of their contribution to the world of popular music and in recognition of their influence on so many major artistes.

There is talk of a brand new album employing the support of some of those international stars who have affirmed their admiration of the band.

Undertaking a yearly schedule of between 150 and 200 concerts The Searchers are without doubt the hardest working band on just about any circuit. With veterans John McNally and Frank Allen from the golden years of constant hits and these days joined by Spencer James and Scott Ottaway they are still pack leaders in their field today.

With a valuable stock of more than a dozen chart entries including Sweets For My Sweet, Sugar & Spice, Needles & Pins, Don`t Throw Your Love Away and multiple much loved album tracks to choose from and a carefully devised presentation in which the music is embellished by fascinating stories of the triumphs and tribulations along the sometimes rocky way to where they are now they can be considered to be the elder statesmen of Britpop.

The band return to Newport Riverfront on April 11. Visit www.newport.gov.uk for ticket details.