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Eliza Doolittle, Emeli Sandé and General Fiasco
Date	Location
Special free concert as part of this year's Olympic celebrations, featuring chirpy pop star Doolittle, Aberdonian soul songstress Sandé and Belfast indie rockers General Fiasco. View full details
8 Jun 1pm	George Square, Glasgow

Olympic Torch Relay
Date	Location
The Olympic flame makes its way around Scotland, with much merriment and fanfare along the way. View full details
8 Jun 1.30pm Join the celebrations in Glasgow's West End with a programme of music, dance and arts aimed at young and…	Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow

Meadows Festival
Date	Location
Taking place on the wide green expanse of Edinburgh's Meadows, this festival is dominated by a vast selection of stalls selling everything from sweeties to sculpture. There are also tents set up for live music performance and workshops, and a family-friendly funfair. Samba bands, fire performers, local primary schools football competition, a dog show and more add to the community-based vibe. View full details
2 Jun–3 Jun Times vary	The Meadows, Edinburgh

Emeli Sandé
Date	Location
The chart-topping Aberdonian soul singer sweeping all before her with a Brits Critics Choice Award and her debut album Our Version of Events. View full details
13 Jun 5pm Special free show to celebrate the Olympic Torch replay passing through Edinburgh.	Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

Kor Neskirkju
Date	Location
Choral concert by Icelandic church choir Kor Neskirkju, who sing music from Weelkes to Tavener as well as music by Icelandic composers. View full details
3 Jun 3.30pm Features the premiere of Exultate Deo by Steingrimur Porhalson. Also solo flute pieces performed by Pamela…	St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Glasgow
5 Jun 12.15pm	St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh

Swagger
Date	Location
Quality rock covers and self-styled "rock salvation" from Swagger. View full details
30 Jun 8.30pm	Samuel Dow's, Glasgow
7 Jul 8pm	Dreadnought Rock, Bathgate

Tom Hannah And Barbara Snow
Date	Location
Contemporary jazz by the guitarist-singer and trumpeter-singer duo. View full details
10 Jun Jun 10, 8pm–11pm	Da Scalzo, London SW1W

Betty's Bar Unplugged
Date	Location
Cosy acoustic sessions. View full details
24 May–21 Dec Thu & Fri 8pm	Betty's Bar, Edinburgh

Diamond Jubilee Picnic In The Park
Date	Location
BBC Radio Bristol presenters Steve Le Fevre, John Darvall and Ben Prater host this all-day family event which begins at 11am with live coverage of the Jubilee celebrations in London on the giant screens. Bjorn Again, Bath Phil Orchestra and local bands including Blonde On Blonde, The Lash, Eden and The BA1 Records Roster take to the main stage while Bath Area Play Project hosts royal arts and crafts workshops for children, culminating in a costumed parade at 5pm. Bring a picnic to enjoy on the… View full details
5 Jun Jun 5, 10am–6pm	Royal Victoria Park, Bath

The Stagger Rats
Date	Location
The psychobilly indie rockers host this open mic night. View full details
19 Jun 7pm 12 Jun 7pm	The Third Door, Edinburgh

12 Volts
Date	Location
The band plays rock. View full details
2 Jun Jun 2, 9pm	The First & Last Inn, Penzance

Hebrides Ensemble: Pierrot Lunaire
Date	Location
Arnold Schoenberg's quirky 1912 melodrama for voice and chamber ensemble is full of paradoxes: is it for the concert hall or the theatre stage? Is it high art or cabaret? Why is the male central character written for a soprano? It's one of his most entertaining and accessible pieces, and a defining work of 20th century music. It's also 100 years old. This performance features acclaimed American soprano Lucy Shelton. View full details
31 May 6pm	City Halls, Glasgow

James Murray
Date	Location
Murray has been described as 'Edinburgh's Johnny Cash'. Part of the Leith Festival. View full details
13 Jun 7pm	The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh

Scottish Opera: Tosca Unwrapped
Date	Location
A free introduction to the elements of Puccini's opera. View full details
8 Jun 6pm	His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen

BBC SSO: The New Century – Schoenberg, Berg & Webern
Date	Location
In the 100-odd years since they first unleashed their revolutionary music on the world, the composers of the Second Viennese School – Schoenberg, Webern and Berg – still have the power to shock. This concert features some of their most appealing work, including Webern's pastoral orchestration of Schubert's German Dances; three pieces for Berg's Lyric Suite; Schoenberg's lyrical Violin Concerto (recently given a ravishing outing by Hilary Hahn, and here featuring Ilya Gringolts) and the same… View full details
30 May 7.30pm	City Halls, Glasgow

The Detours
Date	Location
Alt.rock and metal from Glasgow quintet The Detours. View full details
9 Jun 8pm With support from Crossing Giants.	Dreadnought Rock, Bathgate

Jazz on the Mound
Date	Location
A selection of cool local jazz acts. View full details
17 May–29 Jul Thu–Sat 9.30pm; Sun 7.30pm	Whiski Rooms, Edinburgh

Landslide and Raff
Date	Location
Classic rock covers from landslide. View full details
31 May 7.30pm	Whistlebinkies, Edinburgh

Open Mic
Date	Location
Weekly open stage, hosted by Ross Leighton of Fatherson, with a free pint for performers. View full details
31 Jan–18 Dec Tue 8pm	Box, Glasgow

Pride Glasgow
Date	Location
Pride Glasgow returns for 2012 with a parade and street party on George Square featuring live entertainment, information stalls and marketplace for all those essential rainbow items. Headlining the music stage is X Factor alumnus Joe McElderry. View full details
14 Jul 11am	George Square, Glasgow

Ten By Ten, Dead Blonde Stars
Date	Location
The Bolton-based four-piece plays rock. View full details
10 Aug Aug 10, 8.30pm	Hark To Towler, Bury

Velvet Scooter
Date	Location
Classic rock covers, featuring songs by the likes of Steely Dan, Santana and The Doobie Brothers. View full details
2 Jun 8pm	The Ale House, Edinburgh

Aaron Wright
Date	Location
Rootsy local singer-songwriter hosting this Red Dog songwriters session. View full details
22 May–31 Jul Tue 9.30pm	The Ale House, Edinburgh

Cafe Ceilidh
Date	Location
Relaxed day time traditional music session hosted by Linten Adie, for Scots Music Group. View full details
19 Jun 2pm	Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh

Dunbar Traditional Music Festival
Date	Location
As it approaches its silver anniversary, the DTMF has a back catalogue filled with some of Scotland's best loved music names, including Phil Cunningham, Aly Bain, Sandy Legget and Ian Davidson. A range of trad music to suit most tastes, with a family concert on Sunday afternoon and workshops for all ages. View full details
28 Sep–30 Sep Times vary	Dunbar, Various venues, Dunbar

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