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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
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
Also on at:
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
Also on at:
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 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
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
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
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
That'll Be the Day
Step back in time with a brand new edition of the popular touring show, and hear rock'n'roll hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s.
The Anvil, Basingstoke
Fri 31 Jan
£23.50 / 01256 844244
- 19:45
Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells
Sat 15 Jun
£22–£24 / 01892 530613
- 19:30
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Tue 4 Jun
£21–£23 / 0844 871 7607
Also on at:
- Baths Hall, Scunthorpe
- Beck Theatre, Hayes
- Bristol Hippodrome
- The Castle, Wellingborough
- Churchill Theatre, Bromley
- The Civic Hall, Bedworth
- Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
- Congress Theatre, Eastbourne
- The Edinburgh Playhouse
- Embassy Theatre, Skegness
- Epsom Playhouse
- Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage
UK Pink Floyd Experience
A tribute show that spans PF's Gilmour-led catalogue from Dark Side to The Division Bell.
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Sat 7 Sep
£21 / 0844 871 7607
Congress Theatre, Eastbourne
Sat 24 Aug
£20.50 / 01323 412000
- 19:30
Croydon Fairfield Halls
Fri 7 Jun
Concert Hall
£22 / 020 8688 9291
- 20:00
Also on at:
- G Live, Guildford
- Grand Opera House, York
- Grand Theatre, Swansea
- Grimsby Auditorium
- Hertford Theatre
- Jersey Opera House
- Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre, Newcastle upon Tyne
- New Victoria Theatre, Woking
- New Wimbledon Theatre, London SW19
- Palace Theatre, Redditch
- Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow
- Princess Theatre, Torquay
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
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
Also on at:
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





