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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

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

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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Tribute Night

A three course dinner with DJs and a tribute act for your entertainment.

Alea Casino, Glasgow

Sat 25 May

£25 / 0141 530 2845

A tribute to Take That.

  • 19:30

Sat 1 Jun

£25 / 0141 530 2845

A tribute to 'Dirty Dancing'.

  • 19:30

Wed 5 Jun

£25 / 0141 530 2845

A tribute to 'Grease'.

  • 19:30
…and 11 more dates until 23 Nov

The Lady Boys of Bangkok: Glamorous Amorous

The Lady Boys present their world-famous show with renditions of J-Lo, Whitney, Kylie et al.

Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy

Tue 27 Aug

£25 (£23) / 01246 345222

  • 19:30

Wed 28 Aug

£25 (£23) / 01246 345222

  • 19:30

Thu 29 Aug

£25 (£23) / 01246 345222

  • 19:30
…and 3 more dates until 5 Sep

macrobert, Stirling

Mon 29 Jul

£22.50 (Seniors £20.50; Students £20.50) / 01246 345222

  • 20:00

Tue 30 Jul

£22.50 (Seniors £20.50; Students £20.50) / 01246 345222

  • 20:00

Wed 31 Jul

£22.50 (Seniors £20.50; Students £20.50) / 01246 345222

  • 20:00

The Sabai Pavilion, Victoria Gardens, Brighton

Fri 24 May

£14–£32 / 01246 345222

Sat 25 May

£14–£32 / 01246 345222

Sun 26 May

£14–£32 / 01246 345222

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Bonobo

Downtempo, hip hop, funk and dub from this Brighton-based DJ/producer.

O2 ABC, Glasgow

Fri 4 Oct

£15 / 0141 332 2232

  • 19:00

O2 Academy Brixton, London SW9

Sat 23 Nov

Phone for prices / 0844 477 2000

  • 19:00

The Sage Gateshead

Fri 24 May

Hall One

£16 / 0191 443 4661

  • 20:00

The Janoskians

Over-14s show. Australian band of pranksters, singers and stunt performers whose name is an acronym of Just Another Name Of Silly Kids In Another Nation. Hope their music is better than their grasp of grammar.

SECC, Glasgow

Fri 24 May

Clyde Auditorium

£20 / 0844 395 4000

  • 19:00

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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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

Andrew McMahon

Frontman of emo pop band Something Corporate in solo guise.

Òran Mór, Glasgow

Fri 24 May

£13.50 / 0141 357 6200

  • 19:00
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Haim

Three sisters from LA who blend folky and R&B elements in their sound.

SWG3, Glasgow

Mon 27 May

Sold out / 0141 357 7246

  • 19:00

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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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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Caravan

In the solemn world of British prog, Caravan were always the cheekiest lads on the block: it's hard to imagine Yes titling one of their albums Cunning Stunts. A dedicated fanbase has ensured the band's survival for over 40 years, and even the lineup has remained relatively stable.

Abbey House, Culross

Sun 2 Jun

£20

No online booking; tickets available at gate only. Part of Culross Festival.

  • 20:00

Slam Dunk 2013

Over-14s show. Punk and metal bonanza across two floors. Massachusetts pop punkers Four Year Strong head the bill in ABC, while San Diego progressive post-hardcore four-piece Pierce the Veil lead the charge in ABC2. Completing the bill are Memphis May Fire, The Early November, The Wonder Years, Man Overboard, Woe Is Me…

O2 ABC, Glasgow

Fri 24 May

£15 / 0141 332 2232

  • 17:30
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Streetlight Manifesto

Contemporary punk-rock by the group who were formed originally in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

The Fleece, Bristol

Tue 28 May

£12.50 adv / 0117 945 0996

  • 19:30

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

Manchester Arena

Fri 24 May

£39.50–£45 / 0844 847 8000

  • 19:00

National Indoor Arena, Birmingham

Sat 25 May

£45 / 0870 400 0688

  • 19:00

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Bohemian Rhapsody

Larger than life tribute to Queen, featuring all the beloved hits.

Bristol Hippodrome

Tue 28 May

£10–£32.50 / 0844 847 2325

Wed 29 May

£10–£32.50 / 0844 847 2325

Thu 30 May

£10–£32.50 / 0844 847 2325

…and 2 more dates until 1 Jun

Eden Court Theatre, Inverness

Tue 18 Jun

£19–£26.50 (£18–£24.50; Under 18 £11) / 01463 234234

  • 20:00

Wed 19 Jun

£19–£26.50 (£18–£24.50; Under 18 £11) / 01463 234234

  • 20:00

Thu 20 Jun

£19–£26.50 (£18–£24.50; Under 18 £11) / 01463 234234

  • 20:00

Fri 21 Jun

£19–£26.50 (£18–£24.50; Under 18 £11) / 01463 234234

  • 20:00

The Edinburgh Playhouse

Tue 11 Jun

£10–£32.50 / 0844 871 3014

Wed 12 Jun

£10–£32.50 / 0844 871 3014

Thu 13 Jun

£10–£32.50 / 0844 871 3014

…and 2 more dates until 15 Jun

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The Clock

Indie pop from Glasgow.

Broadcast, Glasgow

Sat 1 Jun

£6 / 0141 332 7304

With Farewell Singapore.

  • 19:30

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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Spear Of Destiny

The veteran band, formed by singer-songwriter and musician Kirk Brandon, performs post-punk and alternative rock.

Georgian Theatre, Stockton-on-Tees

Fri 24 May

£10 adv / 01642 674115/606525

  • 20:00

The Ultimate Eagles Concert

Eagles tribute act.

City Halls, Glasgow

Thu 30 May

£20 / 0141 353 8000

  • 19:30

The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen

Fri 31 May

£18.50 / 01224 642230

Perth Concert Hall

Tue 28 May

£20 / 01738 621031

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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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Johnny Flynn

Part of the same London nu-folk scene as Laura Marling and Noah & the Whale, Flynn has been described as 'Nick Drake fronting The Pogues'.

CCA, Glasgow

Sun 28 Jul

£12 / 0141 352 4900

  • 19:00

Lucy Spraggan

X Factor singer-songwriter with a light, observational style.

Electric Circus, Edinburgh

Sat 1 Jun

Sold out / 0131 226 4224

  • 19:00

King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow

Thu 30 May

Sold out / 0141 221 5279

With support from Frank Hamilton.

  • 20:00

O2 ABC, Glasgow

Sat 9 Nov

Over-14s only

Prices to be confirmed / 0141 332 2232

  • 19:00

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