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What a rockin' weekend we've just had at the first ever High Voltage festival! For a taste of the experience, take a look at Nick's photos on the Planet Rock website and blog. New images of the artists covered will soon be added to the gallery to collect, so keep visiting!
The Studio Gallery, Henley, has had a complete re-vamp and is looking great and with the Gods of Rock collection on display, there's plenty of reasons for you to pop along and take a look, if you can.
WIN WIN WIN!We're running a competition to win an A4 limited edition photographic print of your choice from the Planet Rock Collection. To enter, all you have to do is visit the Planet Rock website and follow the instructions. The deadline for entries is 16 July so don't leave it too long! Good luck!
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Now confirmed - Just This Side of Sane, a special exhibition featuring previously unseen images by Nick, will be running from 19th November to 19th December at the well establish, contemporary artspace, jgallery in Northampton.
Sue Brooks, curator of jgallery, said: "Having met with Nick several times in Northampton I am impressed by his spirit of generosity, always sharing his expertise, positive attitude and wisdom with others. His portfolio consists of exciting original and beautifully presented images and I would be proud to recommend him in any capacity of his choice. As a curator, I look forward to featuring his work and ideas in our gallery. I highly recommend purchasing or exhibiting his inspiring work for home, office or public space."
CJ Holding, Proprietor of Studio Gallery in Henley-on-Thames, exhibits the Gods of Rock collection. Here's what she had to say about it:“Nick Elliott’s images are so powerful they have a soul of their own. You can hear music just looking at them. Nick’s ability to capture the nature and personalities of his subjects like he does is a gift, and one which any photographer would want to aspire to. It’s a privilege to offer Nick’s Collections. Love them.”
More news from the studio - we've just agreed a new association with the fabulous digital station Radio UK International. We're very excited about working closely with them and bringing fine art photography to their listeners. Welcome!
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The newly launched Blues Brothers collection is now on show at Doric Arts, Holt, but there's nothing blue about the exhibition. Why not go along and see for yourself?
So you've grabbed your Stetson, dusted off your cowboys boots and have groomed your....yes well...anyway, it's here, the launch of the new limited edition collection of Americana artists 'specially for Europe's number 1 Country music station CMR Nashville.
The images, all limited to 500, include Rodney Crowell, Nanci Griffiths, Tift Merritt, Beth Neilsen Chapman, Nickel Creek and Laura Cantrell, amongst others. What are you waiting for? Take a look now....
Here's what Lee Williams, CEO of CMR Nashville has to say about it all: "I am so excited to be able to offer my listeners exclusive limited edition images of their favourite artists taken by and signed by the UKs #1 music photographer Nick Elliott."
Take a listen to their promo...
The Gods of Rock exhibition at Mandell's Gallery, Norwich, looks great and has caused a bit of a stir. It's running throughout the summer so pop along if you get the chance!
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Shots of Country artists may not be what Nick is usually known for but he has taken some stunning images from that genres over the years as well. Some of these will be made avaiable for the first time ever, with the launch of the new limited edition Americana collection exclusively for the listeners of Europe's number 1 Country radio station CMR Nashville.
Watch out on 15th May for ho-down!
Our partner galleries have taken possession of new collections this week. Willow Galleries are striking a chord with Guitar Heroes and Mandells Gallery are rockin' it up with Gods of Rock. Both will be be featuring the collections through to the summer (if it ever arrives!).
Had a great meeting with the owner of jgallery in Northampton this week to discuss dedicating their wonderful exhibition space to a themed show of Nick's work in November and December. Keep visiting the blog for news as it develops.
The launch of the new collection with our absolutely fabulous new partner Radio Seagull has arrived. Take a look at the utterly fab collection including Simple Minds, Pulp, Blondie, Lily Allen, Editors, The Zutons, Travis and more...
Sietse Brouwer, Managing Director, Radio Seagull, says it all: "One day while listening to Radio Seagull, you take a look at your unique 'Elliott' on your wall you might realise that is exactly the combination we had in mind when Nick and Radio Seagull teamed up. And when that day is there, know for sure we congratulate you on your excellent taste for quality."
If that doesn't convince you, listen to their promo...
Here's what Jon Norman, Marketing Manager, Planet Rock, has to say about it all: “Planet Rock is about quality music and we work hard to bring quality products to our listeners - that’s why we’ve teamed up with acclaimed rock photographer Nick Elliott to produce an exclusive collection of classic rock heroes. Nick’s photography brings the music we play visually alive.”
So fans of classic rock,Whitesnake, Motorhead, Thunder, Robert Plant, Def Leppard, Status Quo, Jethro Tull and more awaits you...
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There's going to be another exclusive collection of images produced! This time of Americana artists especially for our newest partner CMR Nashville. Broadcasting all varieties of country music from their studios in England, the USA, Scotland, Ireland, Germany, France, Canada and Brazil, these guys are the best radio station in this genre in Europe. Lots more to come on that one soon!
Celtic Queens has been creating a bit of a storm at Storm Fine Arts.
Jolyon Mason, Director of Storm said: “Nick and I share two passions in life, music and visual communication. When I find an artist who not only shows these interests but who acts upon them accordingly, it is hard to ignore and Nick is one such person. Furthermore, the style in which Nick presents himself and his work show a dedication to perfection, and hence his works are elevated from fine photography to objects of desire.”
What a weekend that will be. Make sure you come and join in the celebrations!
Watch out on 23rd April for lift-off!
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We delivered the enigmatic Celtic Queens collection to Storm Fine Arts today for a new exhibition opening from Easter in the quaint location of Burnham Market in Norfolk. What better way of spending a bank holiday than a trip to the coast and a browse round the gallery?
In the words of Led Zeppelin from Celebration Day: "We are gonna dance and sing." And we are celebrating again today as we've just agreed another new affiliation partnership, this time with the UK's classic rock station Planet Rock. The radio station for people who love classic rock, Planet Rock's DJs include Alice Cooper, Rick Wakeman and Jo Bonamassa. Nick'll be producing a limited edition collection of some of his heroes exclusively for their listeners. That's rock and roll!
Discussions are well underway with The Studio Gallery in Henley-on-Thames about the launch of another exhibition. More on that one soon!
If sometimes you've never felt more like singing the blues, then why not check out Blues Brothers, the latest limited edition collection to be released in the UK Tour 100 section.
Feedback from Here Comes The Boys has been great!
Angela Albiston, Curator and Co-owner of the Gallery @ The Dome said: "We wanted this exhibition to ooze testosterone and what better way than to have quality photographs by Nick Elliott, one of the country's top rock photographers, of some of the biggest male names in rock!"
"We had one guy at the preview literally foaming at the mouth with excitement and pointing wildly from one image to the next - he was like a kid in a candy store! For me this is what art is all about. We want people to enjoy it and Nick's photographs hit the spot."
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We just can't stop celebrating! More good news this month, we have finalised a new collaboration with international progressive and alternative rock station Radio Seagull. Broadcasting from the last remaining lightship moored off the coast of the Netherlands, Radio Seagull is one of the most successful independent stations retaining all the characteristics of the old pirates. Nick is producing a limited edition collection exclusively for their listeners and an exhibition on LV Jenni Baynton is also in the offing. Welcome on board Radio Seagull!
Here Come The Boys exhibition opens today. Nick's collections are nestled between the extremely rare Jack Be Nimble by Andy Warhol and two prints by the legendary photographer Richard Avedon. With company like that, it's well worth a visit, so why not pop along if you can!
To pre-order a copy or sign-up for more details email: book@nickelliottpictures.com
Last month we brought you news of the exhibition at Gallery @ The Dome in Worthing and preparations are now in full flow. Guitar Heroes and Gods of Rock collections will both be featuring in Here Come The Boys from 24 February 2010.
“And the bells were ringing out for Christmas day" as Shane MacGowan and Kirsty McColl sang in Fairytale of New York.Have a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year from all at nickelliottpictures.com. Cheers!
Discussions are underway with Storm Fine Arts in Burnham Market about the launch of another exhibition in the New Year.
More on that one soon too!
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There's endless inspiration for rockin' good Christmas presents on the site with a lot of new editions added especially for the event.
If you haven't already checked out the new Celtic Queens collection on UK Tour 100, why not take a look now?
Willow Galleries in Essex take possession of more images from the UK Tour 500 collection for sale as unframed browsers.
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Competition winner Lisa Gabriel, received her limited edition picture of ex-Pulp front-man Jarvis Cocker from Nick and Executive-Editor of Town and About Magazine, Andy Turner.
”I feel totally privileged to receive such an amazing prize, something so close to my heart. I couldn't believe it when Andy rang and told me the news! To win something to treasure forever is just awesome. Nick's talent is immense and being able to choose my own prize was amazing, such a tough decision, but I made a great choice!” said Lisa.
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The Guitar Heroes collection is now hanging in Mandell's Gallery in Norwich which is, hopefully, the first of many exhibitions at this brilliant gallery.
John Allen, Owner of Mandell's Gallery, said: ”Nick's work bursts with the dynamic of the occasion and will further enhance the reputation of the gallery for the quality of fine art exhibited.”
Willow Galleries in Essex is now exhibiting the limited edition Gods of Rock collection. This is second gallery choosing to exhibit this particular work!
Mike Wilson, Owner of Willow Galleries said: "Having Nick's work hang in the gallery is an asset. I'm certain that in not too short a time Nick's work and reputation will grow even further and make these beautiful prints very collectable to both the music fan and art collector alike."
Nick's just signed a new affilliation deal with the legendary DJ Tony Christian from Radio Caroline fame for Tony's own station BLR fm.
Posted: 15:17 14 August 2009 Email: << Back to top >> Gods of Rock limited edition collection is now hanging in Doric Arts in Norfolk.
"In this age of photoshop and digital enhancement it is great to see photography that can portray the emotion, the power, the pathos and the absolute feel that the performers’ create. Nick’s photography tells us everything about the rock world, a real achievement in a single photograph." said Russell Boulter, Partner at Doric Arts.
Another great collection has been added to UK Tour - Soul Sisters is limited to 100 and features 5 stunning images of some of the best female soul singers around.
But don't take my word for it, take a look for yourself...
ID-WALL, the producer of Acrylic88's exclusive range of Nick's images as acrylic prints, has extended it's limited edition range to include hand made Giclée canvas prints.
Nick's images have been selected for an exclusive collectable range from Rockcard - the producer of the ultimate in personalised greetings cards for the music connoisseur.
