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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

Sat 25 May

early bird: £18 (day); £35 (weekend) / 0141 357 7246

  • 18:00 – 02:00

Sun 26 May

early bird: £18 (day); £35 (weekend) / 0141 357 7246

  • 18:00 – 02:00

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

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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One Direction

Lock up your daughters – the staggeringly popular X-Factor behemoth pops off on a wee stadium tour.

Etihad Stadium, Manchester

Sat 31 May

£42.50–£65 / 0844 477 5775

  • 17:00

Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh

Tue 3 Jun

£42.50–£65 / 0131 346 5000

  • 17:00

Stadium Of Light, Sunderland

Wed 28 May

£42.50–£65 / 0845 671 1973

  • 17:00

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ListLive

Bust out your best moves guys, cos, The List is coming to The Big Smoke for the first of our new monthly nights. ListLive showcases some of the very best up-and-coming and established musical talent from the city and beyond. Tonight has a badass boxing theme and features music from rocky/poppy/bluesy Burning Beaches…

The Monarch, London NW1

Thu 30 May

£5 in advance, £6 at the door / 020 7482 2054

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Clyde 1 Live

The radio station hosts a big ol' pop party featuring JLS, Leona Lewis, McFly and Lawson

SECC, Glasgow

Fri 13 Dec

The Hydro

£22.50–£50 / 0844 395 4000

Ghostpoet

Mercury Prize-nominated eclectic rapper/poet from Coventry, now based in London.

Electric Circus, Edinburgh

Sat 25 May

£10 / 0131 226 4224

The Doors Alive

Tribute to Jim Morrison's seminal LA rock crew.

The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen

Sat 25 May

Over-14s only

£10 / 01224 642230

O2 ABC, Glasgow

Fri 1 Nov

£12.50 / 0141 332 2232

  • 18:00

The Ultimate Motown Show

Step back in time as the live band and cast recreate the magic of Motown with sounds from the Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and more. Includes a three course dinner and dancing.

Albert Halls, Stirling

Sat 25 May

£16 (£14) / 01786 473544

  • 19:00
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Acoustic Angels

Pop covers combo.

The Dusty Miller, Chesterfield

Sun 26 May

£5; £20 inc meal / 01246 810 507

  • 21:30

Sat 28 Sep

£6; £5 adv; £20 inc meal / 01246 810 507

  • 21:30

Sat 28 Dec

£6; £5 adv; £20 inc meal / 01246 810 507

  • 21:30

The Greystones, Sheffield

Thu 13 Jun

£8 adv / 0114 266 5599

  • 20:00

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 25 May

£3 before midnight; £5 after / 0131 558 3758

  • 23:00 – 03:00

Sat 29 Jun

£5 (£4) / 0131 558 3758

  • 23:00 – 03:00

Sat 27 Jul

£5 (£4) / 0131 558 3758

  • 23:00 – 03:00

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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Bootleg Wonderland

Guitar-based funk, soul and pop covers.

Armstrongs, Glasgow

Fri 24 May

Free

Part of Southside Fringe.

Sat 25 May

Free

Part of Southside Fringe.

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Happy Martyr

A stripped back, sharp blend of hip hop vocals and folky guitar, duo Alex Lusty (Acarine) and Boz Boorer (Polecats) tour in anticipation of their debut album.

Beat Generator Live, Dundee

Sat 25 May

£6 / 01382 229226

  • 20:00

One Night of Queen

Tribute to Freddie Mercury et al, starring Gary Mullen – winner of ITV's Stars in Their Eyes – and his band The Works, bringing you all the Queen hits.

City Hall, Salisbury

Sat 15 Jun

£17.50 (£15.50) / 01722 434434

  • 19:30
  • 19:30

Ferneham Hall, Fareham

Sat 14 Sep

£18 ( £17) / 01329 231942

  • 19:30

Frome Memorial Theatre

Fri 13 Sep

£15.50–£17.50 / 07849 720470

  • 19:30

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Alicia Keys: Set The World On Fire Tour

The New York-born singer-songwriter plays bold R&B and emotional pop from her album, The Element Of Freedom which features the hit single Doesn't Mean Anything. The Element Of Freedom is Alicia's fourth studio album, following her debut Songs In A Minor, 2003's The Diary Of Alicia Keys and 2007's As I Am. Keys is…

Capital FM Arena, Nottingham

Tue 28 May

£39.50–£45 / 0844 412 4624

  • 19:00

National Indoor Arena, Birmingham

Sat 25 May

£45 / 0870 400 0688

  • 19:00

The O2 Arena, London SE10

Thu 30 May

£39.50–£45 / 0844 856 0202

  • 19:00

Fri 31 May

£39.50–£45 / 0844 856 0202

  • 19:00

Blueflint

Lady banjo players extraordinaire tour their bluegrass ballads.

Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides, Edinburgh

Fri 16 Aug

£12 (£10) / 0131 346 8237

Sat 17 Aug

£12 (£10) / 0131 346 8237

Carlisle Folk Club

Fri 7 Jun

£10 / 01228 541799

  • 19:45

Dalkeith Arts Centre

Wed 29 May

£5–£7 / 0131 663 6986

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Josh Rouse

Nashville songwriter who has more in common with the late, great Elliott Smith than with the rhinestone-encrusted soundtrack of his native city.

The Rescue Rooms, Nottingham

Sat 25 May

£15 / 0845 413 4444

  • 19:00 – 22:00

The Sage Gateshead

Sun 26 May

Hall Two

£15–£17 / 0191 443 4661

  • 20:00
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Journey/Whitesnake, Thunder

A co-headlining tour from the American band best known for the hit Don't Stop Believin' and David Coverdale's veteran Middlesbrough-formed hard rockers.

Capital FM Arena, Nottingham

Sat 25 May

£45 / 0844 412 4624

  • 18:30

LG Arena, Birmingham

Tue 28 May

£45 / 0844 338 8000

  • 18:30

Motorpoint Arena Cardiff

Sun 26 May

£45 / 029 2022 4488

  • 18:45

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Melt Yourself Down

Exciting new jazz punk combo featuring ex-members of the supreme Acoustic Ladyland.

Broadcast, Glasgow

Mon 17 Jun

£5 / 0141 332 7304

  • 20:00

Brudenell Social Club, Leeds

Thu 13 Jun

£6 / 0113 275 2411

  • 20:00

Exchange, Bristol

Fri 21 Jun

£5 / 0117 987 4144

With Comdodo & Fat White Family.

  • 19:30

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Punk Regeneration Tour 2013

Over-14s show. Line-up includes Greek trio Barb Wire Dolls, singer-songwriter Louise Distras, Not the Only Clown in the Village, Swindon veterans Charred Hearts and Liverpool punks Bite Back.

O2 ABC, Glasgow

Mon 17 Jun

ABC2

Cancelled / 0141 332 2232

  • 19:00

District 3

Over-14s show. Harmonising boy trio from The X Factor.

Civic Theatre, Accrington

Sat 8 Jun

£10 / 01254 380293

  • 19:00

Classic Grand, Glasgow

Sun 2 Jun

£18.50 / 0141 847 0820

  • 19:30

Komedia, Bath

Wed 5 Jun

£17.50 / 0845 293 8480

  • 19:00

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