{"id":2446398,"date":"2026-06-05T14:58:44","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T14:58:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2446398"},"modified":"2026-06-05T14:58:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T14:58:44","slug":"blur-bassist-alex-james-to-host-three-london-music-events-ahead-of-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/blur-bassist-alex-james-to-host-three-london-music-events-ahead-of-world-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Blur bassist Alex James to host three London music events ahead of World Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"subscription-content\">\n<p>The 57-year-old musician will take over a pop-up space in Trafalgar Square this month with the hope of bringing fans together ahead of England\u2019s group-stage matches.<\/p>\n<p>The football competition will kick off on June 11, and as celebrations get under way James will perform DJ sets at a series of Britpop-themed events at the Lost Oasis venue on June 16, 22 and 26.<\/p>\n<p><!-- EMBED START Image --><\/p>\n<figure id=\"embedded223292531\"><figcaption>Alex James of Blur (David Jensen\/PA)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!-- EMBED END Image --><\/p>\n<p>James is known for his role in Blur, who were formed in 1988 and are famed for their Britpop sound, and have released chart-topping tracks such as Country House and Beetlebum.<\/p>\n<p>The rock band, from London, also consists of lead singer Damon Albarn, guitarist Graham Coxon and drummer Dave Rowntree and have won many prizes such as five Brit Awards across their decades-long career.<\/p>\n<p>The group have been on hiatus multiple times in recent years, having last returned to the spotlight together in 2023 with the release of their latest album and a series of comeback gigs.<\/p>\n<p>James, who is an avid football fan, is also known for co-writing the 1998 England football anthem Vindaloo sung by Fat Les \u2013 which peaked at number two on the UK singles chart.<\/p>\n<p><!-- EMBED START Image --><\/p>\n<figure id=\"embedded276865541\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image.assets.pressassociation.io\/v2\/image\/production\/ddaf5c3afca1892a34aff63373509eb9Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzgwNjk2NDE5\/2.76865541.jpg?w=640\" alt=\"London premiere of Blur: To The End\" data-title=\"London premiere of Blur: To The End\" data-copyright-holder=\"PA Archive\" data-copyright-notice=\"PA Archive\/PA Images\" data-credit=\"Ian West\" data-usage-terms=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/image.assets.pressassociation.io\/v2\/image\/production\/ddaf5c3afca1892a34aff63373509eb9Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzgwNjk2NDE5\/2.76865541.jpg?w=320 320w, https:\/\/image.assets.pressassociation.io\/v2\/image\/production\/ddaf5c3afca1892a34aff63373509eb9Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzgwNjk2NDE5\/2.76865541.jpg?w=640 640w, https:\/\/image.assets.pressassociation.io\/v2\/image\/production\/ddaf5c3afca1892a34aff63373509eb9Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzgwNjk2NDE5\/2.76865541.jpg?w=1280 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\"\/><figcaption>Blur members Alex James, Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, and Dave Rowntree (Ian West\/PA)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!-- EMBED END Image --><\/p>\n<p>Speaking about the upcoming gigs, he said: \u201cFootball unites us. 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