UXL To Support Legendary Rockers

An emerging band featuring three brothers who are studying at the University of Wolverhampton is set to support a legendary rock band on theirUK tour. PJ, John and Paul Tierney are in the band UXL, along with their friend Dan Clark from Wolverhampton, and have already achieved national acclaim for their brand of melodic rock. Now they are set to support rockers Magnum on the UK leg of their European Princess Alice &The Broken Arrow Tour.

The brothers, who are all in their 2nd year of a BA (Hons) Popular Music course at the University, are also set to release their debut album Can I Dream Again? in July and have a packed summer of festivals booked. PJ, 21, Paul, 17, and John, 18, met Magnum while recording their album at Mad Hat Studios in Wolverhampton.

The rockers really liked UXL’s music and were keen to get them to support their tour, which includes a gig at the Wulfrun Hall in Wolverhampton on May 24. The Birmingham brothers are on the University’s Speed Business Initiative, which is funding their album and the tour. Student Placements for Entrepreneurs in EDucation (SPEED) gives students the opportunity to develop business skills through the development of a business idea in a supportive environment during or as part of their degree courses.

Manager Sally Gibbins said: “We are very grateful to the Speed initiative. Without this funding it would have been very difficult to go ahead with the tour or release the album because of the costs involved in promotion and production of the CD. “They have given the guys a great opportunity to further their music career.”

She added: “They're so excited to be given such a great opportunity to join Magnum on the road. “ The specialist BA (Hons) Popular Music course is based at the Walsall campus and is intended specifically for pop musicians. It boosts music skills while covering many other aspects of the industry.

For further details about UXL, including upcoming gig dates, visit www.myspace.com/uxlofficial and www.uxlofficial.com For information about Speed, visit www.wlv.ac.uk/iie

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