Music

The Soul Dome, a 360' inflatable cinema dome, has its inaugural appearance at Brighton Fringe. Totally immersive sensory ecstatic shows programmed to suit all age groups, with live and interactive elements. A family friendly event (i.e. suitable for all ages).

Indie-rock by the London-based twosome of Tom Cawte and David Thornley.

These two iconic soul singers and their backing band The Vagabonds perform such classics as 'Stand By Me' and 'Spanish Harlem'.

A toe-tapping trip into the past with the very best of 1950s rock'n'roll and rockabilly. Bring your dancing shoes.

Blues and folk residency.

Pop, rock and indie showcase featuring Saturday headliners The Wanted with Union J and topping the bill on Sunday is Jessie J and Lawson.

Pop-rock by the Nashville-based singer-songwriter.

Metalcore and grove metal, with industrial elements, from the London-based five-piece.

Folk-rock from the band led by Damien Barber, with members from Yorkshire and Newcastle.

• Directed by: Michael Rosewell (cond)
• Written by: Verdi

Michael Rosewell conducts Verdi's opera about a corsair who becomes the Doge of Genoa. With Craig Smith in the title role and Elizabeth Llewellyn

A concert of warmth and lyricism that draws on the refined playing for which the Scottish Chamber Orchestra is renowned. Principal conductor Robin Ticciati is joined by the remarkable National Youth Choir of Scotland and two exceptional solo vocal talents. Sir Thomas Allen is one of Britain’s best-loved singers…

The Festivals Club will open its doors to the Brighton Festival and Fringe artists, crews and VIPs as an apres-show green room for all the back-door Johnnies, front-door Sallys, the famous and infamous. A club of distinction for ladies and gentlemen, The Festivals Club will have guest cabaret and music stars late into the…

Martin Constantine's staging of Purcell's opera of the emotion and loss experienced by two young lovers. With Helen Jane Howells and Robert Davies as the title characters.

Come along and play or just listen. Hosted by Simon Barlow.

Brilliant bands in Brighton's Best Venue 2012. Dance the night away to some of the best bands around. There’s no other place to be this Fringe. Featuring: Kalakuta Millionaires (3 May), Fat 45 (4 May), Voodoo Love Orchestra (5 May), The Swing Ninjas (10 May), Dende (11 May) Zoot Zazou + Zoophonium (24 May), Oscillator…

The band from South Wales plays rockabilly.

• Directed by: Paul Kerryson

Ceri Dupree stars in Leicester's homegrown musical, featuring 70s and 80s chart hits including Dancing Queen, I Will Survive, Spirit In The Sky, Fame, We Are The Champions, Blame It On The Boogie, Devil Gate Drive, Stand By Your Man, Addicted To Love, Nobody Does It Better, Get It On, Imagine and Donna Summer's Hot Stuff.

Open mic jam night where anyone is free to play, hosted by Lewis Gibson.

Blues from the Canadian singer-songwriter.

Set in the heart of the beautiful South Downs and boasting outstanding views all around, this music and arts festival will once again take place on the bank holiday weekend within the grounds of Glynde Place, featuring many outstanding international, national and local acts. Music, theatre, comedy, spoken word, art, DJs…

Music since recording is a new art form, which bears only as much resemblance to traditional, performed music as cinema does to theatre. What are the special characteristics of this new art? How did it evolve? Where might it be going? Brian Eno shares his thoughts.