Encores Pink Vinyl: Update
Encores Pink Vinyl: Update Dire Straits’ live EP ‘Encores’ for Record Store Day 2021 will now be released on Black Friday. Originally released in 1993, this limited edition reissue has been newly remastered and pressed on beautiful pink vinyl. This release also comes...
Henrick Hansen Film
Henrick Hansen Film 30th June, 2017 Henrick Hansen, who did the short film for the Tracker album promotion, is to do a Mark Knopfler documentary scheduled for a 2018 release together with an in-concert film featuring live performances from the Tracker tour....
Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame – Induction They’re in ! Dire Straits were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame at an induction ceremony held in Cleveland, OH, USA. ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News Material published on this web...
Mark on Tommy Emmanuel album – update
<iframe width="854" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SWwdwVolf7Y" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> Mark on Tommy Emmanuel album – update 12th January, 2018 Mark joins Tommy Emmanuel on You...
Welcome the new MKNews website
Welcome the new MKNews website 11th December, 2017 Welcome to the new MKNews website. The new site is the product of a close collaboration between TK and John Le Page of Lean Mean Digital. Thanks are due to John for his skill and patience in helping to turn ideas into...Starcards 2017
Starcards 2017 The Starcards Xmas auction signed MK Starcards realised a combined total of £500. All proceeds from the Starcards auction go to London’s Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital. Many thanks to all who placed bids and congratulations to the...Fats Domino
Fats Domino 26th October, 2017 “Farewell to Fats Domino, one of the great rock ’n roll pioneers. Fats Domino was playing boogie woogie piano long before that music was given the ‘rock ’n roll’ name. His songs are classics which influenced dozens of artists. He...Mark on Tommy Emmanuel Album
Mark on Tommy Emmanuel Album 21st October, 2017 Mark is among the guest artists featured on Accomplice One, Tommy Emmanuel’s new album. Mark and Tommy perform together on a track written by Mark called You Don’t Want To Get You One Of Those. Accomplice...Tom Petty Passing
Tom Petty Passing 6th October, 2017 “I was so sad to hear the news about Tom Petty. I always loved him, from his first classic record with the Heartbreakers and on through the years. My thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.” MK ←...John Illsley Live
John Illsley Live 5th October, 2017 John has released a DVD of live performances filmed and recorded at The Brook in Southampton on July 6th 2016. You can also catch up with John and his band on the road as they tour the UK and Europe commencing 19th October 2017...Look North
Look North 8th September, 2017 Mark appeared on ITV’s Tyne Tees regional news programme this week to pay tribute to TV personality Mike Neville, who Mark describes as “the voice of the North East”, who died on the 6th September. VIEW HERE ←...BBC 1’s ‘Inside Out’
BBC 1’s ‘Inside Out’ 4th September, 2017 If you are able to watch BBC 1’s TV programme Inside Out then tune in tonight at 7.30 to hear Mark talking about the inspiration behind one his well-known songs, Sailing to Philadelphia. The programme...Mark Unveils Bus
Mark Unveils Bus 21st July, 2017 ‘Gigs’ is the Mayor of London’s annual busking competition held in association with Gibson guitars. Today Mark unveiled one of two London buses which will be used to promote International Busking Day, 22nd July....Tracker Sleeve Notes
Tracker Sleeve Notes 17th May, 2017 Read Richard Ford’s revised Tracker sleeve notes: Over breakfast a few years ago, I rather pridefully revealed to Mark Knopfler that a well-known Louisiana country-singer whom I admired had invited me to write some songs with...New Songs
New Songs 11th May, 2017 Mark has begun to record new songs for a possible future album release. ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News Material published on this web site is subject to copyright. © Mark Knopfler News. All rights...MK for The Killers
MK for The Killers 11th May, 2017 Mark has recorded guitar parts for a forth-coming release from The Killers. ← Previous Latest News Next → ← Previous Next → Latest News Material published on this web site is subject to copyright. © Mark Knopfler...Mark on Guitars
Mark on Guitars 7th May, 2017 Taken from “Soundbreaking” documentary © 2016 Higher Ground LLC vk.com/markknopfler ← Previous Latest News Next → ← Previous Next → Latest News Material published on this web site is subject to copyright. © Mark...Mark’s MK90
Mark’s MK90 2nd May, 2017 Mark has a new Pensa Custom guitar, designated the MK90. ← Previous Latest News Next → ← Previous Next → Latest News Material published on this web site is subject to copyright. © Mark Knopfler News. All rights...Big Bike Charity Hike
Big Bike Charity Hike 20th April, 2017 Mark and John were busy recently checking out the motorbikes being used in the Big Bike Charity Hike around Great Britain ride. See the pictures here. ← Previous Latest News Next → ← Previous Next → Latest...Mark On New Dan Auerbach Album
Mark On New Dan Auerbach Album 30th March, 2017 Mark plays on Shine On Me the first which is the first single from Dan’s new solo album Waiting on a Song. Mark says: ‘Dan Auerbach is his own man. He goes from strength to strength. It was great to be a part...Chuck Berry
Chuck Berry 21st March, 2017 ‘We’ll all remember Chuck Berry as one of the greatest rock ‘n roll performers but he was also the greatest of the rock ’n roll writers. Music wouldn’t have evolved in the same way without him. Seeing him at Newcastle City Hall...Fanfair Alliance
Fanfair Alliance 20th March, 2017 A new guide to fair ticket pricing has been published by FanFair Alliance. Mark says: The FanFair Alliance Guide offers common sense advice to ticket buyers and the more widely it is adopted, the better it will be for fans and...Bravehearts Watch Auction
Bravehearts Watch Auction 9th March, 2017 Mark and renowned horologist Michael English have come together to auction six watches to raise money for Bravehearts of the North East. Mark is the Patron of the Bravehearts children’s charity which is based in the North East...MK On New Pieta Brown CD
MK On New Pieta Brown CD 6th January, 2017 Mark is featured on a song called Street Tracker on Pieta Brown’s new Postcards album. Latest News Next → Next → Latest News Material published on this web site is subject to copyright. © Mark Knopfler News....
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For fans outside of the UK15th March, 2024Dolby Atmos One Deep River Playback competition .... […]
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Brendan Croker Gold Disc Charity Auction29th October, 2023Brendan Croker Gold Disc Charity Auction […]
Mike Henderson24th September, 2023Mike Henderson .... […]
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Jack Sonni31st August, 2023Jack Sonni .... […]
Robbie Robertson11th August, 2023A sad farewell .... […]
Tina Turner25th May, 2023Tina Turner .... […]
Séan Keane19th May, 2023Séan Keane .... […]
Boswell 0-14MK/TR-Limited Edition13th May, 2023The Boswell “0-14MK/TR-Limited Edition” is a .... […]
Streets of London fund-raiser3rd May, 2023Mark and Gibson Guitars have joined together to .... […]
Michael Rhodes6th March, 2023Michael Rhodes - RIP […]
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Guitar Techniques16th October, 2022Mark is featured on .... […]
Guitars For Peace16th October, 2022Gibson luthiers have crafted .... […]
The Rhino Guardians26th September, 2022Please take a few minutes .... […]
RB Tall Tale Tunes22nd August, 2022Richard Bennett's new CD, Tall Tale Tunes .... […]
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Surfers Against Sewage – UK15th July, 2022For the ocean to thrive, we must look to the source that feeds it .... […]
Alain de Cadenet5th July, 2022Alain de Cadenet = RIP […]
MK on Monteleone9th June, 2022Mark is interviewed in a new feature-length documentary film .... […]
STP White Label Auction30th May, 2022Mark is supporting this year's White Label Auction in aid of The BRIT Trust .... […]
Mark Presents Guitar to Sam Fender13th May, 2022Mark recently presented .... […]
Guy Fletcher – Anomaly13th May, 2022Out Now - Guy Fletcher's Anomaly .... […]
DS Greatest Hits Double Vinyl13th May, 2022Dire Straits' greatest hits compilation, Money For Nothing, has been remastered .... […]
John Illsley – VIII26th April, 2022John Illsley's new release, VIII, is his eight studio album .... […]
Half-speed LOG3rd April, 2022Half-speed master of the Dire Straits album Love Over Gold .... […]
Local Hero at Chichester3rd March, 2022David Greig and Mark Knopfler’s Local Hero will be staged at .... […]
MK back in studio12th January, 2022Mark will shortly return to the studio .... […]
Gift Ideas29th November, 2021Gift ideas .... […]
Alan Hull documentary16th November, 2021Mark is among the artists contributing to a new .... […]
Win a signed MK Strat6th November, 2021Mark has donated one of his iconic 2013 model, red Fender Stratocaster .... […]
Paddy Moloney13th October, 2021'Today marks a sad farewell to Paddy Moloney of The Chieftains....' […]
John Illsley: My Life In Dire Straits9th October, 2021John Illsley's long awaited book .... […]
What It Is featuring The Long Highgway9th October, 2021Four-track single, What It Is .... […]
The Studio Albums 1996-20079th October, 2021Mark Knopfler – The Studio Albums 1996-2007 is available now in a new .... […]
Mark on new Dion album30th September, 2021Mark on new Dion album .... […]
Charlie Watts25th August, 2021'Yesterday marks another sad farewell, to Charlie Watts of The Rolling Stones. A great band so often has a great drummer .... […]
Don Everly23rd August, 2021It's a sad farewell to Don Everly today ... […]- Encores Pink Vinyl: Update1st June, 2021Dire Straits’ live EP ‘Encores’ for Record Store Day 2021 will now be released on Black Friday […]
Bogus Instagram Accounts8th May, 2021A friendly reminder to all Mark Knopfler fans ... […]
GH anniversary24th March, 2021To celebrate 25 years of Mark's debut solo album 'Golden Heart', watch .... […]
Win a signed MK Strat3rd February, 2021Mark has donated a signed 2011 Fender Signature Stratocaster ... […]
‘Goodbye Kerry’28th January, 2021It's painful to have to report more sad news in such sad times ... […]
BIA & Local Hero Vinyl Half Speed Masters27th January, 2021'Brothers In Arms' and 'Local Hero' half-speed masters will be available on 19th March ... […]
Richard Bennett on vinyl6th January, 2021Yield Brother Records, a vinyl only label, has just re-released Richard Bennett's ... […]
Win Mark’s Guitar – the Winner4th January, 2021Mark has donated one of his iconic red Fender Stratocaster guitars to .... […]
Tommy Stewart23rd December, 2020Tommy Stewart pays tribute to his father .... […]
Win Mark’s Teisco Guitar3rd December, 2020Win Mark's made in Japan Teisco TG-64 electric guitar .... […]- DS Merch24th November, 2020The first release of new official Dire Straits merchandise items .... […]
Autographed tie23rd November, 2020Mark has signed a red tie for the Cahonas Scotland fundraising auction.... […]
Mark Knopfler Legends18th November, 2020This handmade, limited-edition, Legends series is available exclusively through MarkKnopler.com and includes .... […]
Mark on Cliff’s Birthday Album30th October, 2020Mark is among a number of artists who have contributed to Sir Cliff Richard's 80th birthday album .... […]
Photo Search30th October, 2020Does anyone have .... […]
Quality Shoes29th October, 2020Mark has donated a pair of autographed shoes to the Small Steps Project Celebrity Shoe Auction .... […]
Goodwood17th October, 2020Mark and Guy performed ‘Going Home’ on Saturday 17th October .... […]
Brendan Croker release14th October, 2020Brendan has re-released his 2002 Keven Coyne collaboration album .... […]
BIA @ 29th October, 2020The Dire Straits top selling album Brothers in Arms .... […]
Studio Albums Box Sets9th October, 2020On October 7 1978, Dire Straits released their eponymous debut album.... […]
Special Guest, John Illsley1st October, 2020John Illsley will be Tim Burgess's special guest host ... […]
Win a signed copy of STP27th September, 2020To celebrate 20 years since the release of Mark’s acclaimed second solo album ... […]
Stand By Me11th September, 2020Mark has joined a number of artists - collectively 'Whispering Bob's All Stars' - to make a special recording ... […]
Great North Run11th September, 2020This year's 40th Great North Run on 13 September is set ... […]
Dire Straits 6CD & 8LP Box Sets12th August, 2020Dire Straits 6CD & 8LP Box Sets .... […]
Peter Green12th August, 2020'I loved Peter Green’s playing from the moment I first heard him.... […]
New Zoe’s Place Charity Auction12th August, 2020Last November MKNews held an auction in aid of Zoe's Place. Zoe’s Place is ... […]
Something New1st July, 2020Something to hopefully brighten your day .... […]- From Mark …16th April, 2020From Mark ..... […]
Local Hero Postponed16th April, 2020The Old Vic Theatre’s Artistic Director, Matthew Warchus, has today announced the postponement of the Local Hero 2020 season .... […]
Farewell to Sir Stirling14th April, 2020Farewell to Sir Stirling Moss, a great man .... […]
John Prine8th April, 2020Today I am so sad to learn of the loss of John Prine .... […]
British Red Cross4th April, 2020'I'm a big fan of The Red Cross and hope everyone will be able to get on board and support this effort.' - MK […]
JL Tour Cancelled17th March, 2020Due to the present situation regarding Covis-19 (Coronavirus), John's current Life & Times of Dire Straits tour has been cancelled. However, you can still enjoy the music .... […]
SiriusXM26th February, 2020Those living in USA/Canada should listen in to The British Grove Broadcast on SiriusXM, Wednesday 4th of March at 9.00 pm ET.... […]
Official Recordings of DTRW tour shows25th February, 2020You can purchase official recordings of DTRW tour shows.... […]
That’s a wrap14th December, 20192019 has been a record-breaking year for Mark .... […]
Stolen Guitars5th December, 2019Can everyone keep an out out for any of these guitars being offered for sale ... […]
DTRW Merchandise28th November, 2019Check our the markknopfler.com shop for a great range of .... […]
Charity Auctions8th November, 2019Zoe's Place is a baby hospice in Middlesborough, UK. Like many local charities these days .... […]
Mark on Filmscores & Musicals2nd October, 2019Mark interview: Filmscores & Musicals .... […]
MK on CBS news22nd September, 2019MK on CBS News ..... […]- MKNews Newsletters16th September, 2019Can you help ? […]
Yours for $2000 !!!9th September, 2019When there are people out there who try to rip-off fans in this way .... […]
MK on Pieta Brown album11th August, 2019Mark is featured on 'The Hard Way' ... […]
MK on KK’s Book9th August, 2019'For me to want to re-read a book straight away it has to have bowled me over ...' […]
Guitar Player4th August, 2019Mark is on the cover of the September issue of Guitar Player.... […]
Local Hero Blu Ray DVD4th August, 2019Out on September 2nd is this remastered Blu Ray DVD Collector's edition.... […]
Olympia Park12th July, 2019Mark takes time out from touring to impress his hand prints .... […]- Autographs8th July, 2019Unfortunately Mark will no longer be signing guitars, scratch plates or any other musical instruments .... […]
- Bogus Knopflers21st June, 2019Fake and imitation profiles are an unfortunate inevitability online .... […]
PALMTREES, SEÑORITAS … AND ROCKETSHIPS !13th June, 2019All you could ever want to know about National guitars can be found in this seminal book by one of the world's leading experts. Written by Mark Makin .... […]
DTRW Tour – New Date in NYC14th May, 2019Mark, along with special guest Bonnie Raitt, is adding a performance at New York City’s famed Madison Square Garden on September 25 to the DTRW tour.... […]
Juke Ross3rd May, 2019Mark is pleased to announce that Juke Ross will be opening for a selected few shows in London and France.... […]- CM Statement: Unauthorized Streaming25th April, 2019It has come to our attention that there are unauthorised live-streaming sites advertising Mark’s upcoming concerts as available for viewing....no such services have been authorised or endorsed by management... […]