Ultravox.org.uk announcements
Forum announcements and news of site developments. REPLIES can be posted here, but new topics can only be created by moderators.
Rules & FAQs
These are the rules that you agree to by posting on this forum, please read them carefully. FAQs are here too - if you're wondering how to get your own avatar or what happened to PMs, this is the place!
Introduce yourself... Welcome, new members! This is the place to start - why not write a line or two to introduce yourself? You'll get a warm welcome and we'll all learn a bit more about each other. Existing members can also say a few lines about themselves here. Come on in! :o)
The Green Room
General chat and socialising - an area to discuss anything off-topic; world events, current music, sports etc - anything that's NOT Ultravox-related, that takes your fancy!
Voxgates
Arrange and discuss Voxgate meetings here! Voxgates are meetings of Ultravox fans from around the globe, organised by anyone who fancies the job. Most participants "met" in the EV and/or midgeure.com chat rooms, and thought it would be fun to yak face-to-face. If you would like to arrange or attend a Voxgate, here's the place to chat about it!
Covers Competition!
Welcome to the ongoing Ultravox covers competition! There are five categories this time: Best Cover (sounds most like the Ultravox [or related] version), Best Re-Cover (your own interpretation of an original Ultravox [or related] arrangement), Didn't See THAT One Coming (Best cover in a completely unexpected style), Best Re-Mix (covers with a completely new arrangement and/or sound), and Best Original (an original piece which most sounds like something Ultravox could've/should've written and recorded - but didn't). Different end dates will be set, so just jump in when you can. The current competition's end date is May 31st 2008. Have fun!
Midge Ure
This is the place to discuss anything to do with Midge; his solo career, film music, his stint with Thin Lizzy, Prince's Trust, Band Aid, etc.
Warren Cann
This is the place to discuss anything to do with Warren; the long-awaited Helden album, his film acting appearances, his stints with bands such as Mecano and the Huw Lloyd Langton Group, his work on the Antz film, etc.
Chris Cross
This is the place to discuss anything to do with Chris; his pre-Ultravox band Stoned Rose, his stint with Raise the Dragon, his return to his psycotherapy/counselling career, etc.
Billy Currie
This is the place to discuss anything to do with Billy; his solo career, his continuation of Ultravox, his Unearthed compositions, Fragile Skin film music, his stint with Raise the Dragon, his post-Ultravox band Humania, etc.
Robin Simon
This is the place to discuss anything to do with Robin; his time with Ultravox, his pre-Ultravox band Neo, his work with John Foxx, his time in Billy's band Humania, his upcoming solo album, etc.
Stevie Shears
This is the place to discuss anything to do with Stevie; his time with Ultravox, his post-Ultravox band Faith Global, any recent sightings, etc.
Messengers
The Messengers, aka Danny Mitchell and Colin King, initially came to Ultravox fans' notice as their tour support band in 1982 and 1984, and Danny has co-written songs with Midge for many years now. Their music and humour endeared them to us all and 2004 sees their album debut, 'It's Been 20 Years, Let's Turn Up the Volume'. Danny has faithfully promised visits to answer your questions, so let the discussions begin!
Monument : the Official Tribute Band!
Now endorsed by Chris, Billy, Warren and Midge, Ultravox tribute MONUMENT comprises Forum members Mike L (vox, guitar, synth), Davy B (bass, synths, vox), Sleepwalker (lead kbds, synths, vox) and Tommy (drums, vox). Monument are gig-ready and are hoping to play at a venue near you soon...
Your own music
This is the place to talk about the music that YOU create. Enjoy! You can provide links to your own music files or website, or we can host one or two tracks of up to 5MB for you in the Media Archive. Just email Cerise, ev@ultravox.org.uk.
Your own photography
Since we all seem to be such a talented lot, a new forum is needed! Talk about your own photography here, whether amateur or professional - you can provide links to your own pics or website, or ask us to host a few pictures in the Media Archive for you. Just email Cerise, ev@ultravox.org.uk.
Your own art
Just testing this one - how many artists do we have out there, amateur or professional? Talk about your own art here - you can provide links to your own pieces or website, or ask us to host a few items in the Media Archive for you. Just email Cerise, ev@ultravox.org.uk.
Your own (non-Ultravox) websites
A place to post links and advertise updates to your own (non-Ultravox) sites, be they business or personal. Shout about it here!
How do I play..?
Need help with guitar tabs or chord structures for an Ultravox song? Many musicians visit this board and may be able to help. Ask them here...
Feedback
Do you love the site? Do you hate it? Do you miss something that has been removed, or think that something which has been added is just the cat's nadgers? Then let us know about it, we'd love to hear from you!