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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

Montrose Music Festival

Affectionately known as 'Mo Fest', this annual event in the colourful town of Montrose offers band nights, ceilidhs, big names on stage and a campsite.

Various Venues, Montrose

Fri 24 May

Times & prices vary / 01674 675514

Sat 25 May

Times & prices vary / 01674 675514

Sun 26 May

Times & prices vary / 01674 675514

Rock on the Water Cruise

Fundraising gig of blues, rock and acoustic music featuring Tambo & the Spitfires, Big Licks, Alan Frew, Little Fire, Al Mitchell, Ally McGilloway and Stevie Dunlop. Raising money for Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice.

Glasgow Science Centre

Fri 5 Jul

£20 / 0845 130 4647

  • 19:00 – 23:00

We Are FSTVL

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

Damyns Hall Aerodrome, Upminster

Sat 25 May

£29–£65 / 01708 556000

  • 11:00 – 02:30

The Stone Roses, Primal Scream, Jake Bugg and The View

The reformed Stone Roses return to the scene of their legendary 1990 gig with a full support bill of kindred spirits.

Glasgow Green

Sat 15 Jun

£55

  • 16:00
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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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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

Manchester Arena

Thu 23 May

£45 / 0844 847 8000

  • 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

The House of Annie Lennox

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

Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh

Tue 21 May

Free / 0131 624 6200

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 0131 624 6200

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 0131 624 6200

  • 10:00 – 19:00
…and 38 more dates until 30 Jun

Lach's Antihoot

A mix of music, folk, comedy and spoken word from one of the founders of the anti-folk movement and guests.

Henry's Cellar Bar, Edinburgh

Wed 22 May

£5 / 0131 629 4101

Joined by Michael Pedersen and Jay Bharaj.

  • 19:30

Wed 29 May

£5 / 0131 629 4101

Featuring Chris Willatt.

  • 19:30

Wed 5 Jun

£5 / 0131 629 4101

Joined by Toby Goodshank (Moldy Peaches).

  • 19:30

Wed 12 Jun

£5 / 0131 629 4101

Featuring acoustic punk from Billy Liar.

  • 19:30
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The Measles

The Yorkshire-based band plays rock and pop covers songs.

The Hop, Leeds

Fri 24 May

Free / 0113 243 9854

  • 21:00

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

Neu! Reekie!

Avant-garde spoken word, film and music fusion night describing itself as 'playing host to the sinister and the sanguine'.

The Poetry Club, Glasgow

Fri 14 Jun

£8

Neu! Reekie! heads back to Glasgow, this time taking along indie trio Sparrow and the Workshop, filmmakers Kim Moore and Gareth Griffiths (with their protest film Hell Unltd) and poet, novelist and performer Kevin Williamson. Plus, a mystery guest! Ooh, who could it be?!

Summerhall, Edinburgh

Fri 31 May

£7 / 0845 874 3001

With readings from American poet Krystelle Bamford and short story writer McGuire; music from Stevie Jackson of Belle and Sebastian and pop folkies Admiral Fallow; and the usual selection of animated goodness.

The Eden Festival

A small and well-thought-out music fest with a varied line-up supported by family-friendly activities, exhibitions and cabaret and comedy tents.

Raehills Meadows, Moffat

Fri 7 Jun

Times vary / Prices to be confirmed

Sat 8 Jun

Times vary / Prices to be confirmed

Sun 9 Jun

Times vary / Prices to be confirmed

The Edinburgh Guitar & Music Festival

A new festival for 2013 and the largest of its kind in Scotland with an extensive programme of performances, seminars and competitions, as well as a trade exhibition. Performances will feature an international line-up of artists including Jan Akkerman, Peter Finger, John Doan, Anth Purdy and The Maria Camahort Quintet.

Corn Exchange, Edinburgh

Sat 25 May

Times to be confirmed / Prices vary / 0131 477 3500

Sun 26 May

Times to be confirmed / Prices vary / 0131 477 3500

Mon 27 May

Times to be confirmed / Prices vary / 0131 477 3500

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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

Fucked Up, Titus Andronicus and Metz

Confrontational Toronto punks fronted by the redoubtable Pink Eyes team up with the punk rocking New Jersey outfit Titus Andronicus on this co-headline tour.

SWG3, Glasgow

Tue 28 May

£15 / 0141 357 7246

  • 19:00

Rico Rodriguez

Legendary ska trombonist who has played with the likes of The Specials and Jools Holland.

Òran Mór, Glasgow

Fri 7 Jun

£18 / 0141 357 6200

  • 19:00

Acoustic Open Mic Night

Long-running weekly showcase for local songwriters performing original material, hosted by Gerry Lyons.

Nice'n'Sleazy, Glasgow

Mon 27 May

Free / 0141 333 0900

  • 20:30

Mon 3 Jun

Free / 0141 333 0900

  • 20:30

Mon 10 Jun

Free / 0141 333 0900

  • 20:30
…and 28 more dates until 23 Dec

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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Deap Vally

Pop-rock by the Los Angeles-based duo of Lindsey Troy, guitar, vocals and Julie Edwards, drums.

East Village Arts Club, Liverpool

Tue 21 May

£8 adv / 0844 847 2424

  • 19:00 – 23:00

Dig Up The Roots

Launch of a new fundraising event with performances from Colonel Mustard & the Dijon 5, Samson Sounds, Ceylan Hay and others.

The Art School, Glasgow

Fri 31 May

£5 / 0845 166 6009

  • 19:00

Diving for Pearls Celebration

For the past nine months, people in Govan have been taking part in creative workshops on themes of migration and shipbuilding; the project was inspired by Elvis Costello and Clive Langer's classic song 'Shipbuilding' and it comes with a ringing endorsement from the song's original singer, Robert Wyatt.

Grand Ole Opry, Glasgow

Thu 20 Jun

Over-18s only

£5 (seniors & unwaged £2.50; no income free) / 0141 445 3718

This fundraising gig features Alasdair Roberts and Friends, the Carlton Jug Band, Lorraine and the Borderlands, Big Hogg and Diving for Pearls Songwriting Group. Part of Scottish Refugee Week.

  • 19:30

Pearce Institute, Glasgow

Sat 15 Jun

Free / 0141 445 6007

A exhibition launch of the materials produced by participants, documentary short film screenings, theatre, dance, music, storytelling and more.

  • 13:00 – 19:00
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