O2 Academy

Over-14s show. Harlem rapper du jour who was inspired to start rapping in earnest following the death of his brother.

Cashing in on the success of The Big Reunion, the boy band hop off on tour to promote their latest album.

Jocular punk pop sorts from Texas.

Club Noir presents a VE Day celebration of World War II burlesque and cabaret with music from the 1940s and themed burlesque shows from Vanity Kills, Emma Lee and more. Also watch out for Mince Fratelli accompanying a musical tribute to George Formby.

Over-14s show. Fast rising teenage singer-songwriter peddling a folky country indie sound.

Over-14s show. Respected alternative hip-hop crew from Los Angeles, who have recently reformed, known for their socially conscious lyrics.

Over-14s show. Return of the one-time nu-metal overlords.

Over-14s show. Aka Seattle rapper Ben Haggerty and his producer sidekick who scored a big online hit with their track Thrift Shop celebrating the joys of charity shopping.

An onslaught of Dutch hardcoremongers including Angerfist, Outblast, Catscan, Rayden, Negative-A, Lowroller and Obsession, brought to you by Back to the Future.

Over-14s show. Dave Mustaine's veteran metal superstars celebrate the 20th anniversary of their Countdown to Extinction album.

Tasty double header for the delectation of old age goths, with both bands celebrating their 25th anniversary on this Revelations tour.

Over-14s show. This expressive singer/pianist from New York is just about the only songwriter to do anything of note with a Kate Bush influence.

Over-14s show. Billy Corgan and co – whoever they may be these days – play from most recent album Oceania and a selection of alt.rock classics from through the years.

Over-14s show. A welcome return for the talented troubadour and sometime actor, most recently seen performing in post-Katrina drama Treme.

Reformed Glasgow rockers fronted by Sharleen Spiteri have another crack at the whip, touring in support of new album The Conversation.

Classically trained young singer/pianist with a faux-angsty sound who was the recipient of the 2013 Brit Critics Choice Award.

Over-14s show. Dutch pseudo-goths breaking through like Evanescence before them. Resist, resist.

Over-14s show. Up-coming US rap star with a fondness for weed which tends to dominate his lyrics.