Morning events, Music, Rock & pop

New dance music/clubs/electronica festival featuring DJs/acts from Cocoon, Crosstown Rebels, Mulletover, Creche and more.

Exhibition, organised by the Victoria & Albert Museum, of personal effects, music, film, costume, awards and photographs from the career of the Aberdonian musical superstar.

Philip Glass is joined by Patti Smith to discuss their cross-art form collaboration The Poet Speaks with writer and broadcaster Richard Coles.

After 30 years in the business, one of the world's best performers returns to show that he's still at the top of his game. His live performances have been thrilling crowds around the world with his unique voice and flamboyant stage presence. This latest tour sees Meat return to arenas he has not been to since the 2007…

Now in its tenth year, this favourite of the music festival scene is back with a carnival-themed birthday celebration. As well as the music expect a family-friendly atmosphere, theatre and spoken word events, ceilidhs, arts and crafts workshops and fancy dress. Line-up for 2013 includes Twin Atlantic, James, The Straits…

Young Brighton band 'grasshopper' (small ‘g’!) take over The Brunswick for two afternoons of surf-shoegaze-post-punk sounds. Featuring support from the toppermost of Brighton’s young indie/rock scene. 27th May (12-2) presents young punks 'AMI' and the inimitable "Aim Low", while 2nd June (3:30-5:30) showcases the edgy…

The chart-topping boy band comprising Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson, which was forged in the fires of The X Factor, performs pop including songs from the third studio album.

A three day contemporary rock, indie, metal and hip hop bonanza with Friday headliners Green Day with System Of A Down, Deftones, Frank Turner and Skrillex. Topping the bill on Saturday is Eminem, with Chase And Status, Foals, White Lies and Alt-J and closing the event on Sunday are Biffy Clyro, Nine Inch Nails, Fall Out…

Europe's largest urban art festival comes to Bristol, with over 250 graffiti artists painting live. Among the featured artists are DALeast (China), Faith47 (South Africa), C215 (France), Peeta (Italy), Bristol natives Turroe and Inkie, Goin (France), Eoin (Ireland), JBAK (Germany), Remo (USA), Neuzz (Mexico), Peacetu…

A three-day rock and pop event featuring on Friday Calvin Harris, Chase And Status, Dizzee Rascal, Rudimental, Pete Tong and pothers. Saturday's performers include Biffy Clyro, The Vaccines, Two Door Cinema Club, Labrinth and Foals and Sunday finishes with Bruno Mars, Paramore, Thirty Seconds To Mars, The Script and Haim…

Three-day rock, indie and pop event featuring Django Django, Local Natives, Solange, John Talabot, Savages, Fucked Up, Dutch Uncles, Theo Parrish, Moon Duo, Lunar C, Gabriel Bruce, Paradise, East India Youth, and many more.

Rhythm'n'blues and roots music, with vocals by Paul Jones and Dave Kelly.

Alternative folk and rock by the London-based twosome of Jack Cox and Andy Vyse.

Metal and hard rock showcase featuring Friday headliners Slipknot with Bullet For My Valentine, Korn, Enter Shikari and Down; Iron Maiden, Queens Of The Stone Age, Motorhead, Alice In Chains and Mastodon will play on Saturday and to close the event on Sunday, Rammstein, 30 Seconds To Mars, The Gaslight Anthem and Stone…

The Mercury Prize-winning, London-based trio performs atmospheric indie and dream pop.

Indie collective from Los Angeles with a psychedelic streak.

Folk-pop by the band based in Bournemouth.

A two-day pop music event in conjunction with The Prince's Trust. Saturday features Jessie J, JLS, McFly, Wiley, Union J and Amelia Lily. Sunday finishes with Ne-Yo, The Wanted, The Saturdays,

To mark the exact day of the Queen's coronation 60 years ago, Chepstow Town Council throws a 50s and 60s themed party for the whole family, with a picnic, stalls and of course a whole lotta rock'n'roll. For those wanting to perform, email the listed address.