Well, you learn something new every day - today it's that @mikebatt.bsky.social wrote the song used as the theme tune for BBC's Big Break. Performed by Captain Sensible, The Snooker Song appeared on The Hunting of the Snark, which I've just acquired and am listening to for the first time!

I got up yesterday morning to find flowers and an envelope saying "Happy 41st". I thought "41st what?". I'd forgotten our wedding anniversary but Jules hadn't. She'd crept outta bed and slipped downstairs. Here we are last night at Cent Anni, our fave Italian restaurant in Wimbledon! Durrh. 🫢 ❤️

That’s very kind of you, Doctor! 🙏🥳

A little prezzy for all my Blue Sky pals; a new song snippet. Sweet dreams and Happy New Year! M🙂❤️

Well, if you MUST know, I do have a book out.

When it’s time to paint the stair knob-thing…

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I hear they are letting Indian folks from Ireland into the States now. At least, they said "Cork Asian" so I guess they meant that.

Reading all these posts from vile people rejoicing in the murders of Rob and Michele Reiner, and it really reminds you how evil the Trump cult is. There's Hell on Earth. Made me think of this old song of mine. "DON'T TRUST THE ANGELS" www.youtube.com/watch?v=asyF...

Would everybody please buy my fucking book?

Afternoon all! I'm looking for images for my UKRAINE SYMPHONY album cover. Please spread the word to arty friends, and possibly forward my substack BATTSTACK piece! open.substack.com/pub/mikebatt...

Would everybody please buy my fucking book?

“Delighted to be invited” to a stylish bash in London last night to celebrate Elaine Paige’s Damedom after her investiture. Also ran into old pal Rob Dickins, former chairman of Warner Records. The older we all get, the better we keep telling each other we look! 🥳

It took 5 MONTHS, allowing for breaks, to write this 38-minute symphony. We will have just 5 HOURS, allowing for breaks, to record it, sight-unseen by the musicians! I'm relying on the @londonsymphony.bsky.social legendary sight-reading to make it happen! 🥳🎶 @Republic_Media

I’m happy to announce their forthcoming residency with the Gnashville Symphony Orchestra. #DoggyClassics

My new combo, available for weddings, baby showers, etc.

Thanks, Al.🙏🙂🎶

Plans may have changed for @mikebatt.bsky.social’s latest symphony, but fundraising hasn’t. So, please donate what you can. Thank you. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/a-ukraine-...

Came across some snaps from a SODS (Society of Distinguished Songrwiters) dinner, from 2/3 years ago, Left to right: the back of Bruce Welch's head, @DavidGArnold #TonySwain #PhilThornally @SirTimRice #GaryOsborne . 2nd shot Bruce from the front! 🥳🎶

Refreshed video and a new written update are now "up" on my Crowdfunder campaign page, announcing the confirmation of LSO sessions for the symphony. LInk here: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/a-ukraine-...

News on my "Ukraine" Symphony. Sadly, we can't now travel to Kyiv, but happily, I'm recording it with the LSO in London in November. It would still help us enormously if you could pre-order the album or donate.More on this later today. 🙂🙏🎶 crowdfunder.co.uk/p/a-ukraine-...

I know it’s serious- but I had to laugh when President Zelenskyy pronounced “Russian assaults” as “Russian arseholes” 😂😂😂 Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦🇬🇧

My LATEST BATTSTACK (substack) post is up: "The bees suspect something" - about my feelings on LAVROV's ridiculous claims that Russia is not the aggressor. open.substack.com/pub/mikebatt...

I'm honoured to announce that the UKRAINE RADIO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA has agreed to give the world concert premiere of my "Ukraine" symphony, in Kyiv. Sadly I have to heed government advice against travel to Kyiv so recording will now be with a top UK orchestra: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/a-ukraine-...

This guy, former airline pilot Denys Davidov is one of the most reliable commentators on Ukraine. Sure, he's Ukrainian but very open when reporting bad news. But he's in good form at the moment: www.youtube.com/watch?v=03Lo...

A quick progress report/screenshot on my #UKRAINE symphony. This is a cello solo - part of the 4th movement. BTW (hint, hint) the Crowdfunder is still open, for the recording, and your support is appreciated as always!). Link is here: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/a-ukraine-...

Youtube keeps serving my own videos to me! They must think I like them. 😁 "SOLDIER'S SONG" www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZOn...

A quick progress report/screenshot on my #UKRAINE symphony. This is a cello solo - part of the 4th movement. BTW (hint, hint) the Crowdfunder is still open, for the recording, and your support is appreciated as always!). Link is here: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/a-ukraine-...

Old files! I don’t even remember writing this to Art Garfunkel. (1987). But I do remember fighting hard to get the film producers to take the song seriously. Even then, getting radio to play it was like pulling teeth. They said it was “too slow”. Nothing changes!

Morning all. Here's my Instagram story for today - the song I was asked to write for a musical. It wasn't used for the show ("Marilyn!"), but 3 superstars covered it!

Poncey scoring excerpt of the day... follow the hashtag and collect them all! #wankynotation

Thanks, Paco. I appreciate your support! M @republicmedia.bsky.social

My new substack (BATTSTACK) is "up" now. "MY SYMPHONY: THE TYRANNY OF EXPECTATION" (Resisting the urge to follow fashion). Do take a look, and maybe subscribe (free) for future posts. open.substack.com/pub/mikebatt...

CROWDFUNDER company added another MONTH to our fund-raising effort for my symphony! They said they thought it would pick up. Who am I to argue! Thanks for your support (I shall always wear it, etc) Slight update of pitch-site soon. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/a-ukraine-...

Just 4 days to go before our symphony crowdfunder closes- so if you were thinking you "might" help, this is your moment! 🙂 crowdfunder.co.uk/p/a-ukraine-... It's nearly finished (composition-wise). Recent Kyiv raids have rather slowed down comms with the orchestra there, but fingers crossed!🤞

Very grateful for this extremely well-researched and knowledgeable doco-style review of my my life’s work. You have to be able to understand Spanish though! 🙂🎶

@mikebatt.bsky.social A quick note for @MIkeBatt MIke Batt has written a symphony 4 Ukraine & he is collaborating with some wonderful musicians in Ukraine. In order for this to happen, he needs all the support he can get All proceeds r going to help Ukraine If anyone is interested in chipping in?

Morning all! My signed, limited edition Orinoco drawing is part of the rather more serious matter of raising the funding to record my symphony! Details for those who fancy lending a hand : crowdfunder.co.uk/p/a-ukraine-... pic.x.com/fguNR2liov

Very nice of you to say. 🙏🎶

Morning all! These posts will stop in 2 weeks' time. Meanwhile (forgive me if you've seen it): www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/a-ukraine-...

FEAR THE WOMBLES. FEAR THEM #totp

Looking forward to my spot at the REBELLION FESTIVAL in Blackpool (literary stage at 8pm tonight). Talking about my memoir. I'm afraid it's SOLD OUT but that's kinda good! 😎 Meeting up with my pal, guitar hero CHRIS SPEDDING there, who has his spot tomorrow (Saturday). @Republic_Media

Phew! Just got to the end of the 3rd (slow ) movement of my “Ukraine” symphony after days of trying to crack it. Please check out the @crowdfunder.bsky.social project at www.mikebatt.com/news

Phew! Just got to the end of the 3rd (slow ) movement of my “Ukraine” symphony after days of trying to crack it. Please check out the @crowdfunder.bsky.social project at www.mikebatt.com/news

Watching Seaside Special from this day 50 years ago. Nice to see @mikebatt.bsky.social performing.

News: My visit to Kyiv to record "Ukraine" Symphony is now agreed. @deeplyclassical.bsky.social @bbcstever.bsky.social @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social @crowdfunder.bsky.social @republicmedia.bsky.social @jonathancoe.bsky.social @quantick.bsky.social More at www.mikebatt.com 👍🎶🙏

My new substack (BATTSTACK) is up - in case you're interested! mikebatt.substack.com/p/bring-on-t...

My new BATTSTACK (substack) is live. Please take a look. And even more "please", (🙏) click the Crowdfunder link within it and chuck us a tenner!). mikebatt.substack.com/p/bring-on-t...

My "UKRAINE" SYMPHONY recording fund: just a reminder that we've switched from Kickstarter to CROWDFUNDER - so if you've pledged on KS, please kindly re-pledge to Crowdfunder instead. No need to cancel the Kickstarter pledge, it will disappear soon! mikebatt.com/news/ukraine...