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“I wrote a few emails saying ‘I’d like to give my songs to the public’… he wasn’t interested”: Paul Heaton tried to nationalise his back catalogue, the Tories said no

The Beautiful South and Housemartins man tried to put the proceeds from his hits back into the state but was turned down

Louder

The Beautiful South members to perform Glasgow gig in days

Alison Wheeler and Gaz Birtles, who were part of the iconic pop-rock band, will be coming to Glasgow as part of a nine-piece band, The South, and will perform popular hits by their former band.

Glasgow Live

Paul Heaton makes Celtic introduction at TRNSMT as Beautiful South singer nod sparks wild crowd reaction

Rianne Downey received a warm reception on the main stage of the Glasgow festival.

Daily Record

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TRNSMT revellers enjoy free pints after Beautiful South frontman puts money behind bar at five Glasgow pubs

Paul Heaton, who was also a founding member of the Housemartins, pledged the cash amid what he called "the cost of greed crisis".

Daily Record

TRNSMT: Paul Heaton leaves money behind bars to help with 'cost-of-greed' crisis

BEAUTIFUL South star Paul Heaton is leaving money behind some Glasgow bars as a way of helping those suffering during the "cost-of-greed"…

The National (Scotland)

Paul Heaton consoles England fans following World Cup exit with triumphant Manchester show

The Housemartins and Beautiful South singer had a job to lift fans' spirits but managed to do so with his amazing music

Manchester Evening News

Jacqui Abbott pulls out of Paul Heaton Glasgow gig at Ovo Hydro after medical advice

Jacqui Abbot was due to perform alongside former Beautiful South bandmate Paul Heaton at the Ovo Hydro tomorrow. However, following medical advice, she will now miss the concert.

Glasgow Live

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Paul Heaton trying to 'set an example' by capping tour tickets amid cost of living crisis

Paul Heaton – the former Beautiful South member who is best known for songs like Caravan of Love – is capping ticket prices for his new tour with Jacqui Abbott amid the cost of living crisis

Daily Mirror

Post your questions for Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott

Ahead of the release of their fifth album NK-Pop, the former Beautiful South musicians are ready to answer your questions about their decades-long partnership

The Guardian - UK

Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott announce Manchester date in UK tour

The tour will visit Manchester's AO Arena later in 2022 and tickets are on sale soon

Manchester Evening News

Grand gesture: musician Paul Heaton puts £1,000 behind bar at 60 pubs

The Housemartins and Beautiful South frontman invited fans to celebrate his 60th birthday with him

The Guardian - UK

Geordies celebrate Paul Heaton's 60th birthday with free drinks in Byker and Ouseburn pubs

Two boozers in Newcastle were picked for the celebrations - with Paul wanting to buy drinks for regulars and fans of his music alike

Chronicle Live

‘It’s like it’s my birthday: The pubs enjoying Paul Heaton’s birthday bar tab

The former frontman of the Housemartins and the Beautiful South is local to South Manchester and to show his support to his community, two of Manchester’s six tabs were awarded to Paul Heaton’s locals: The Orion on Burton Road and Albert Wilsons on Wilmslow Road in Withington.

Manchester Evening News

Paul Heaton puts cash behind bar at 60 pubs to celebrate 60th birthday - with 4 in Scotland

The Beautiful South music legend wants all his fans to have a drink on him and four Scottish boozers are joining in the celebration.

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Two Edinburgh pubs get 'cash behind the bar' from Beautiful South singer Paul Heaton

The former Beautiful South frontman celebrates his 60th birthday today, May 9, and wants fans to join him as he used his own money to fund drinks for those visiting 60 different pubs across the UK.

Liverpool Echo

Beautiful South legend Paul Heaton to put 'cash behind bar' at Liverpool pubs

Here is the full list of pubs where the Beautiful South star will be treating customers to a drink on him

Chronicle Live

Pop star Paul Heaton putting cash behind bars around UK for big birthday - and two are in Newcastle

Two pubs in Newcastle have been picked - with Housemartins and Beautiful South singer Paul wanting to buy drinks for regulars and fans who have supported his music over the years

Manchester Evening News

Paul Heaton puts "cash behind the bar" at 60 pubs to celebrate his 60th birthday - here's where in Manchester

The Beautiful South star is celebrating his 60th birthday in style - and wants fans to join him. Here's the list in full of pubs where his cash will be behind the bar on Monday

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