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bETAMAX
Mutant disco, post punk, new wave and 2Tone night hosted by Chris FAST (FASTpunkclub) and Big Gus (the Go-Go).
Studio 24, Edinburgh
Sat 29 Jun
£5 (£4) / 0131 558 3758
- 23:00 – 03:00
Sat 27 Jul
£5 (£4) / 0131 558 3758
- 23:00 – 03:00
Meadows Festival
Edinburgh's festival season kicks off with the Meadows Festival, which offers the best local bands, dance groups, quirky performers and workshops amidst lots of family-friendly activities.
The Meadows, Edinburgh
Sat 1 Jun
Times vary / Free
Sun 2 Jun
Times vary / Free
Montrose Music Festival
Affectionately known as 'Mo Fest', this annual event in the colourful town of Montrose offers band nights, ceilidhs, big names on stage and a campsite.
Various Venues, Montrose
Sun 26 May
Times & prices vary / 01674 675514
La Clique
The outrageous, unforgettable, legendary La Clique returns to Brighton with an array of dangerously charismatic characters. A magical show like no other, La Clique was born in 2003 and went on to scoop a host of awards, including an Olivier, before playing to sell-out houses world-wide. Funny, sexy and dangerous, La…
The Spiegeltent, Brighton
Sun 26 May
Tue 28 May
Wed 29 May
Herbie Flowers Jazz Breakfast
Jazz session with the double bassist.
Brighton Dome
Sun 30 Jun
£6.50 inc tea/coffee / 01273 709709
- 11:00
Sun 28 Jul
£6.50 inc tea/coffee / 01273 709709
- 11:00
The Famous Spiegeltent & Garden, Brighton
Sun 26 May
£8.50 inc tea or coffee / 01273 709709
- 11:00
Electric Frog May Bank Holiday Weekender
The Frog is back and there seems to be no stopping them as they return for a May Bank Holiday special featuring David Morales, Dimitri from Paris, Erol Alkan, Chez Damier, Octave One (live), Matias Aguayo (live), Nicholas, Optimo, 6th Borough Project, Harri & Domenic, Melting Pot, Thunder Disco Club, Ben Martin…
SWG3, Glasgow
Sun 26 May
early bird: £18 (day); £35 (weekend) / 0141 357 7246
- 18:00 – 02:00
Beyond the Barricade
A selection of the best-loved songs from new and classic West End shows like The Phantom of the Opera, Mamma Mia, The Lion King and Les Miserables.
Capitol, Horsham
Fri 27 Sep
£19.50 / 01403 750220
- 19:30
City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds
Fri 5 Jul
£18.10–£22.60 / 0113 243 0808
- 19:30
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
Thu 12 Sep
£16.50–£21 / 01702 351135
- 20:00
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The Edinburgh Guitar & Music Festival
A new festival for 2013 and the largest of its kind in Scotland with an extensive programme of performances, seminars and competitions, as well as a trade exhibition. Performances will feature an international line-up of artists including Jan Akkerman, Peter Finger, John Doan, Anth Purdy and The Maria Camahort Quintet.
Corn Exchange, Edinburgh
Sun 26 May
Times to be confirmed / Prices vary / 0131 477 3500
Mon 27 May
Times to be confirmed / Prices vary / 0131 477 3500
Balkanarama
A blend of klezmer, Balkan, gypsy punk and electronic beats featuring live music, bellydancing, VJs and a live jam session.
Studio 24, Edinburgh
Sat 8 Jun
£9 advance; £10 before 11pm; £11 after / 0131 558 3758
Sixth birthday special featuring over 40 musicians from Black Cat, Orkestra Del Sol, Bobok, Celter Schmelter, Smash Kafana, Kuchke, One Glass Eye, Tantz and more playing live.
- 22:00 – 03:00
Haddington Festival
A local festival with a range of activities and musical concerts, exhibitions, craft fairs and a daily café and sporting competitions.
Haddington
Sun 26 May
Times & prices vary / 01620 824816
Mon 27 May
Times & prices vary / 01620 824816
Tue 28 May
Times & prices vary / 01620 824816
Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells For Two
Daniel Holdsworth and Aidan Roberts attempt to recreate one of the most influential albums of the 20th century, live on stage, with just four hands and four feet. Those crazy cats.
City Halls, Glasgow
Tue 28 May
£18–£21 / 0141 353 8000
- 19:30
Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Mon 27 May
£22 (£20) / 01463 234234
Grand Opera House, York
Wed 19 Jun
£19–£21 / 0844 871 3024
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PhoneyFest 2013
A three-day event with tribute performances to Amy Winehouse, Elvis, Madness, Michael Jackson, Lady GaGa, Madonna, Tina Turner, Cher, Bryan Adams, Bob Marley, Black Eyed Peas, Thin Lizzy and Rod Stewart.
Concorde Club, Eastleigh
Sun 26 May
£24; £29 ( £17; £22) / 023 8061 3989
- 13:00
West End Festival
Taking over the West End of Glasgow each year, the festival treats the ears to a great musical line-up, tantalises all the senses with a carnival and delves into the creative depths of local studios and exhibitions with the Hidden Lane Festival.
West End, Glasgow
Fri 31 May
Times & prices vary
Sat 1 Jun
Times & prices vary
Sun 2 Jun
Times & prices vary
Birmingham Irish Club
Tue 28 May
Phone for prices / 0121 622 2314
- 19:00 – 22:00
Thu 30 May
Phone for prices / 0121 622 2314
- 19:00 – 21:00
Tue 4 Jun
Phone for prices / 0121 622 2314
- 19:00 – 22:00
Chorlton Irish Association Club, Manchester
Mon 27 May
Phone for prices / 0161 881 2898
- 19:00 – 21:00
Wed 29 May
Phone for prices / 0161 881 2898
- 15:45 – 16:30
Mon 3 Jun
Phone for prices / 0161 881 2898
- 19:00 – 21:00
Slam Dunk Festival 2013: All Time Low
Punk and alternative rock showcase with headliner All Time Low and performances from Four Year Strong, Kids In Glass Houses, Cancer Bats, The Skints, Pierce The Veil, The Early November, The Wonder Years, Deaf Havana, and many more.
The Forum, Hatfield
Sun 26 May
£34 adv; £36 w/aftershow, adv / 01707 285008
- 13:00
Wolverhampton Civic Hall
Mon 27 May
£34 adv; £36 w/aftershow, adv / 0870 320 7000
- 13:00
Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton
Mon 27 May
£34; £38 inc aftershow / 0870 320 7000
- 13:00
Southside Fringe
A 16-day festival incorporating music, theatre and activities for all the family.
Southside, Glasgow
Sun 26 May
Times & prices vary
Acoustic 54
A showcase of acoustic performers and singer-songwriters.
Warehouse 54, Newport
Mon 27 May
Phone for prices
- 19:00
Mon 3 Jun
Phone for prices
- 19:00
Mon 10 Jun
Phone for prices
- 19:00
Black Dyke Band
- Directed by: Joseph Cullen (cond)
Well known songs and famous tunes from the award-winning brass band.
Albert Halls, Bolton
Sat 22 Jun
£17.50 / 01204 334400
- 19:30
Ipswich Corn Exchange
Sat 8 Jun
£14 (£12) / 01473 433100
- 19:30
Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury
Sun 7 Jul
£18–£19.50 / 01743 281281
- 14:30
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Caro Emerald
Dutch singer putting a modern pop spin on post-war jazz styles.
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
Fri 20 Sep
£19.50–£37.50 / 01702 351135
- 19:00
Colston Hall, Bristol
Thu 19 Sep
£19.50–£37.50 / 0117 922 3686
- 19:00
De Montfort Hall, Leicester
Sun 22 Sep
£19.50–£37.50 / 0116 233 3111
- 19:00
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- Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
- The Guildhall, Portsmouth
- Ipswich Regent
- The Lowry, Salford
- New Theatre, Oxford
- Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
- Royal Festival Hall, London SE1
- The Sage Gateshead
- Sheffield City Hall
- Symphony Hall, Birmingham
Giles Hedley And The Aviators
The guitarist and his band play funk-infused blues-rock.
The Polish Jazz Cafe @ POSK, London W6
Sat 1 Jun
£10 / 020 8741 1940
- 21:00 – 23:30
Guildtown Bluegrass Music Festival
Scotland shows its love for bluegrass with this popular festival that celebrated its 27th year with Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen, a top US band, who were supported by a selection of Scottish and European bands. 2013 is set to be similarly exciting.
Guildtown Village Hall, Perth
Fri 19 Jul
Times vary / Weekend £45; Children £20 / 07968 124582
Sat 20 Jul
Times vary / Weekend £45; Children £20 / 07968 124582
Sun 21 Jul
Times vary / Weekend £45; Children £20 / 07968 124582
Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival
Henderson's celebrates 50 years of their healthy veggie eats. In addition to barbecues, exhibitions, vegetarian speed dining, bonfires and live music, the 50-day fete hosts a couple of fancy dress food parties: 'Back to '63', with 60s inspired food and fashion, and 'Henderson's Goes to Hawaii', with – you guessed it…
Edinburgh: various venues
Sun 26 May
Times & prices vary / 0131 225 2131
Mon 27 May
Times & prices vary / 0131 225 2131
Tue 28 May
Times & prices vary / 0131 225 2131
Jensen Interceptors
The electric blues powerhouse band is fronted by the charismatic harmonica and vocals of Gary Martin and check out the great Alan Brown on guitar.
Tron Kirk, Edinburgh
Fri 19 Jul
£10
Part of Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival.
- 20:00 – 22:00
Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers
Powerful rhythms and theatrical choreography from the energetic drumming group.
Cheltenham Town Hall
Wed 2 Oct
£15–£19; £13–£17 disabled ( £13–£17; £13–£17) / 0844 576 2210
- 19:30
Cottiers Kelvinbridge, Glasgow
Thu 20 Jun
£18 (£10) / 0141 357 5825
Fri 21 Jun
£18 (£10) / 0141 357 5825
Lichfield Garrick
Thu 10 Oct
£20 / 01543 412121
- 19:30






