READING AND LEEDS FESTIVAL


With the Killers already confirmed and other killer bands such as Metallica, Editors and Rage Against the Machine strongly rumoured... this is one im not going to miss!


On sale Monday 6.45pm from Ticketmaster: Reading, Leeds (click for link) and Seetickets

THE KILLERS

To play huge show at Marley Park in Dublin - August 21st

Tickets on sale Friday 4th April - On presale now from Ticketmaster (anyone got the password?)

QUEEN AND PAUL ROGERS

Friday 10 October - Nottingham Arena
Saturday 11 October - Glasgow SE&CC
Monday 13 October - London 02
Tuesday 14 October - Cardiff Arena
Thursday 16 October - Birmingham NIA
Saturday 18 October - Liverpool Echo Arena

Presale for Cardiff on now...

Other presale tickets on sale Wedneday/Thursday 9am (check back for links).

GATECRASHER LIVE - HOT CHIP AND MARK RONSON

Added to line up - May 24th-25th - Northamptonshire

Tickets available now from SummerSoundSystem

WAKESTOCK - MARK RONSON AND FUTUREHEADS

Added to line up - Blenheim Palace from June 27th-29th and Abersoch in North Wales from July 4th-6th

On sale now from Ticketmaster

LOVE MUSIC HATE RACISM CARNIVAL - BABYSHAMBLES AND HARD-FI

Added to line up - London’s Victoria Park - 27 April

With Dirty Pretty Things also confirmed on the bill this week, speculation of an impromtu Doherty-Barat Libertines reunion will no doubt abound.

More info LMHR Carnival

FOALS

Announce UK tour

UK tour are:

Aylesbury, Civic Centre – September 27
Cardiff, University – 28
Norwich, UEA – 29
Nottingham, Rock City – 30
Hull, University – October 2
Liverpool, Academy – 3
Aberdeen, Music Hall – 4
Glasgow, Barrowland – 5
Newcastle, Academy – 7
Manchester, University – 8
Leeds, Academy – 9
Lincoln, Engine Shed – 10
Southampton, Guildhall – 12
Bristol, Academy – 13
Birmingham, Academy – 14
London, Brixton Academy – 16

On sale now from Seetickets

QUEEN AND PAUL ROGERS

Tue 14/10/0818:30 Cardiff Arena

Tickets on presale now from Ticketmaster

THE MIGHTY BOOSH

Extra dates added across the UK

On sale now from Ticketmaster

SEX PISTOLS

Presale tickets for Birmingham warm up gig on sale now from (cut and paste into your browser):
http://www.seetickets.com/gat/event.asp?eshowname=sex+pistols&epromoter=372&filler1=gigsandtours&filler2=sexpistols

On general sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

QUEEN + PAUL ROGERS

13 October The O2 arena

On sale 5 April from (check back for link)

NBA EUROPE LIVE TOUR

12 October The O2 arena

On sale 28 March at 9am from Ticketmaster

EAGLES

Last few tickets remaining for shows at the O2 arena - 5 April

On sale now from Ticketmaster

SHANE WARD

Audley End, Saffron Waldon, Sat, 26/07/08

On sale now from Ticketmaster

VAN MORRISON

Audley End , Saffron Waldon - 2 August

On sale now from Ticketmaster

MICHAEL BALL & LESLEY GARRETT

Audley End , Saffron Waldon - Sun 3 Aug 2008

On sale now from Ticketmaster

ALICE COOPER

Southampton Guildhall - Wed 23 Jul 2008, 19:00

On sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

MOTORHEAD

UEA Norwich, Norfolk, - Mon 3 Nov 2008, 19:30

On sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

GUINNESS PREMIERSHIP

Great seats just released for final

On sale now from Ticketmaster

DIRTY DANCING

Brand new seats just released for this smash hit show.

On sale now from Ticketmaster

ZOO THOUSAND - CRIBS, HADOUKEN, BRITISH SEA POWER

The inaugural Zoo Thousand is being held at Port Lymphe Wild Animal Park from July 4-6 and already boasts an impressive line-up.

Also confirmed are the likes of The Young Knives, Does It Offend You, Yeah?, The Rumbles Strips, Funeral For A Friend, The Rascals, Lethal Bizzle, Roni Size, The Mitchell Brothers, The Metros and The Whip.

On sale now from ZooThousand

M.I.A

One off gig at Camden's Roundhouse - July 1st

Tickets on presale now from Ticketmaster

INTERPOL

Announce warm up gig in Manchester - Tuesday 8th July at the Manchester Apollo

On sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

VIRGIN FESTIVAL - OASIS AND THE FOO FIGHTERS

Confirmed for Canadian festival in Toronto – September 6-7th. Will also feature performances from Bloc Party, Paul Weller, Stereophonics and Spiritualised

On presale now from Ticketmaster

LEEDS AND READING FESTIVAL 2008

Two of the biggest and best festivals in the UK are back for this summer.

On sale Monday 31st March at 6:45pm (check back for link)

GREEN MAN FESTIVAL

Featuring a wealth of folk and folktronica acts, as well as a variety of other music and entertainments including cinema, literature, workshops and many more in a family friendly environment. Line up includes: Super Furry Animals, Beirut, Iron & Wine, Richard Thompson, The National, Drive By Truckers, Alela Diane, Devon Sproule and many more...

On sale now from Seetickets

REVEREND & THE MAKERS

The Tea Leaf Trust is proud to announce Reverend and the Makers at The Victoria Theatre, Halifax on Sunday 6th April 2008. The Tea Leaf Trust is a small charity established by the previous tour bus driver for the band all profits going directly to the charity.

On sale now from Seetickets

RUSSELL WATSON

The Voice' has announced new live dates for Harrogate and Nottingham.

On sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

MEAT LOAF

Announces a series of spectacular outdoor shows for this summer.

On sale Friday 28th 9:00am from Ticketmaster and Seetickets

OCEAN COLOUR SCENE

Brand new date for the Hammersmith Apollo.

On sale Friday 9:00am from Seetickets and Ticketmaster

THE SCRIPT

A new brand of Irish Celtic soul blending hip hop, pop, rock and state of the art production.

UK tour on sale Friday 9:00am from Ticketmaster

EARTHA KITT

Due to phenomenal demand a brand new date announced at the Pigalle Club for the American actress, singer, and cabaret star.

On sale now from Seetickets

Plus more if you missed them earlier this week...

STATUS QUO

2008 UK tour marks the 40th anniversary of their first ever hit single 'Pictures Of Matchstick Men.'

Tickets on general sale 9am from Ticketmaster

THUNDER

UK tour

Tickets on general sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

JOHN MAYER

Tuesday 24/6/08 Carling Academy Birmingham
Wednesday 25/6/08 Manchester Academy

Tickets on general sale Friday 9:00 am from Ticketmaster

SEX PISTOLS

Announce intimate show at Birmingham Academy on June 11th

Tickets on sale Friday 9am from (check back for link)

THE MIGHTY BOOSH

Extra date in Brighton - Sat 13 Dec 2008

On sale now from Ticketmaster

BUSTA RHYMES

23 May 2008 – IndigO2 (O2 Arena)

Tickets on sale now from Ticketmaster

STATUS QUO

2008 UK tour marks the 40th anniversary of their first ever hit single 'Pictures Of Matchstick Men.'

Tickets on presale Thursday 9am from Ticketmaster

ALICE COOPER

Announces date in Southampton

Tickets on presale Thursday ? from Ticketmaster

THUNDER

UK tour

Tickets on presale Thursday 9am from Ticketmaster

AN EVENING WITH WAS (NOT) WAS

On presale now from Ticketmaster

GUILLEMOTS

Fyfe Dangerfield's critically-acclaimed band has just announced a summer tour.

On sale now from Ticketmaster

ERYKAH BADU

Catch the multi-award winning soul goddess at the Carling Academy Brixton - 30 June

On sale now from Ticketmaster

FLEETWOOD MAC

To tour In early 2009, possibly with Sheryl Crow... stay tuned for info…

JOHN MAYER

Tuesday 24/6/08 Carling Academy Birmingham
Wednesday 25/6/08 Manchester Academy

Tickets on presale Thu, 27/3 at 9:00 am from Ticketmaster

AMY MACDONALD

Fresh from winning a Young Scot Award, Amy plays a second night in Glasgow in May.

On sale now from Ticketmaster

WIRELESS FESTIVAL

Morrissey, Beck and The National announced for Friday 4 July at Hyde Park

Tickets on presale now from Ticketmaster

FIELD DAY 2008 - FOALS, MYSTERY JETS, OF MONTREAL

The festival will take place on August 9th in East London’s Victoria Park.

Other acts confirmed for the event include Ffion Regan, Magistrates, Simian Mobile Disco, Dirty Projectors and Lightspeed Champion.

On sale now from Ticketmaster

VIRGIN FESTIVAL - OASIS AND THE FOO FIGHTERS

Confirmed for Canadian festival in Toronto – September 6-7th. Will also feature performances from Bloc Party, Paul Weller, Stereophonics and Spiritualised

On sale Saturday from Virgin Festival

PENDULUM

New London date at the Astoria

On sale now from Ticketmaster

IDA MARIA

Manchester University date

On sale now from Ticketline

THE ENEMY

Last tickets available for The Enemy's 6 night stand at London's Astoria theatre

On sale now from Ticketmaster

THE AUTOMATIC

The Welsh indie-pop band, famed for the hit single 'Monster', embark on a UK tour.

On sale now from Ticketmaster

THE WEDDING PRESENT

The rock group returns to showcase their new album, 'El Rey', in Brighton and Exeter.

On sale now from TicketWeb

THE SUBWAYS

20 May - Preston 53 Degrees
24 May - Sheffield University Octagon

On Sale now from Ticketline

THE FRATELLIS

Extra Date - 10 Apr - Newcastle University Union

On Sale Now from Ticketline

BOOTLEG BEATLES

Extra Dates
13 Dec - Newcastle City Hall
16 Dec - Manchester Apollo (on sale Friday)

On Sale now/Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

THE ROBERT CRAY BAND

Extra Date - 17 Jul - London Shepherds Bush Empire

On Sale Now from Ticketmaster

THE FUTUREHEADS

UK tour on sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

INTERPOL AND SIGUR ROS

Confirmed For Latitude festival

Will headline this years Latitude Festival in Suffolk, organisers have revealed.

July 17th-20th

On sale now from Ticketmaster

COUNTING CROWS

New date added to the Motor Show Music Festival at ExCeL, London for the successful rock band.

On sale ? from Ticketmaster

GROOVE ARMADA

Following the recent release of their GA10 retrospective which celebrated ten years for the noted pop-dance duo Groove Armada play a one off show in Sheffield...

On sale now from Ticketmaster

THE GOO GOO DOLLS

Dates announced for July...

On sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

MEAT LOAF

The rock giant also joins the bill for the Motor SHow Music Festival at ExCeL.

On sale now from Ticketmaster

RUFUS WAINWRIGHT

English Heritage Kenwood Picnic Concerts present Rufus Wainwright in Hampstead.

London date on sale now (more dates on sale Monday) from Ticketmaster

REO SPEEDWAGON

10 June 2008 - Indigo2, London
8 June 2008 - Olympia Theatre, Dublin

On sale now from Ticketmaster

CHRIS DE BURGH

The Pigalle Club hosts a special evening with singer Chris De Burgh.

On sale now from Seetickets

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL : DELIRIUM

Extra Date - 17 April O2 Arena

On sale now from Ticketmaster

ELTON JOHN

Extra date - 21 Dec - Manchester Evening News Arena

On sale now from Ticketmaster

STEVE COOGAN

Extra Date - 04 Oct - Wolverhampton Civic Hall

On Sale Now from Ticketmaster

KRIS KRISTOFFERSON

28 Mar - Manchester Apollo Theatre
31 Mar - Bristol Colston Hall
02 Apr - London Royal Albert Hall

On Sale Now from Ticketmaster

STRICTLY COME DANCING

Extra Dates

17-18 Jan - Newcastle Metro Radio Arena
22-24 Jan - Manchester Evening News Arena
28 Jan - Nottingham Arena
30-31 Jan - Sheffield Arena

On Sale Now from Ticketmaster

ROBERT PLANT AND ALISON KRAUSS

Last few London tickets left

On sale now from Ticketmaster

AFRIKA! AFRIKA! - Special offer

Amazing 2 for 1 offer on selected dates. The magical circus adventure from the amazing continent at the Tented Palaces by The O2

On sale now Ticketmaster

GNARLS BARKLEY

Announce Intimate London Show

April 3rd - London’s 229

Tickets on sale now from Ticketmaster

THE FRATELLIS

UK tour

On sale now from Ticketmaster

MICHAEL BALL - SUMMER POPS

19 Jul - Liverpool Echo Arena

On sale 9am from Ticketmaster

FRANZ FERDINAND

Will headline this years Latitude Festival in Suffolk, organisers have revealed.

July 17th-20th

On sale now from Ticketmaster

THE VERVE

To Headline Eden Project Sessions

June 27th

Tickets on sale Thursday 6.30pm from Ticketmaster

R.E.M

To Play Intimate London Instore Gig

The gig in Regent Street on March 26th will form part of the iTunes Live From London series.

The performance will be restricted to 450 competition winners and members of the band’s fan club.

RADIOHEAD

More tickets released for BBC gigs...

Fans can register now for the chance to win tickets to the matinee performance at the BBC’s Radio Theatre in London on Tuesday 1st April HERE

ELTON JOHN

Extra Date - 18 Dec - Liverpool Echo Arena

On Sale Now from Ticketmaster

LEVELLERS & SETH LAKEMAN

12 Jul - Northwich Arley Hall
09 Aug - Leeds Harewood House
22 Aug - Arundel Castle

On Sale Now form Ticketmaster

THE ROSE TREE JAM

Featuring: KT Tunstall, Athlete plus more support to be confirmed

28 Jun - Wiltshire Bowood House

On Sale Now from Ticketmaster

THE FEELING AND SCOUTING FOR GIRLS

15 Aug - Worksop Clumber Park

On sale from Ticketmaster

BETH ROWLEY

28 May - Manchester Ruby Lounge

On Sale at 09:00 on Wednesday 19th March from Ticketline

JOHN FOGERTY

Extra Date - 24 Jun - London Royal Albert Hall

On Sale Now from Ticketmaster

STEVE COOGAN

Extra dates to go on sale 10 April (we think)

SUPERGRASS

Gaz Coombes and Danny Goffey, one half of Supergrass, will perform a special busking gig in London tomorrow (March 19th).

All money from the ‘busk’, which will take place at the West Plaza in Covent Garden at 1pm, will be donated to the Crisis Charity.

NEIL YOUNG

Announced as the headliner for the inaugural A Day At The Hop Farm Festival in Kent

Hop Farm Country Park, Paddock Wood Kent - 6 July

On sale now from Seetickets

LITTLE FEAT

Indigo2 , Greenwich - Fri 11 Jul 2008

On sale now from Ticketmaster

DELAYS

UK tour on presale now from Seetickets

THE FUTUREHEADS

Following last weeks release of their new single 'The Beginning of the Twist' The Futureheads announce dates in Sheffield & Manchester...

On sale Friday 21st March

BROOKE HOGAN

Date announced at London Scala...

On sale Wednesday 19th March.

ROBYN

Swedish pop singer songwriter announces dates in June...

On sale now from Ticketmaster

DE LA SOUL

Grammy award winning hip hop group announce show at The Ritz in Manchester...

On sale now from Ticketmaster

THE BLACK KEYS

Rock duo announce a date at London Astoria...

On sale now from Ticketmaster

THE GRID

The Grid have announced cancellation of their Manchester date and rescheduled their London date to Sunday 11th May with special guest DJ's Phil Hartnoll (ORBITAL), Dr Alex Paterson (THE ORB)...

On sale now from Ticketmaster

THE RIFLES

Two london dates - on sale now from Ticketmaster

JOHN MAYER

Dates in Manchester and Birmingham on presale Thursday

THUNDER

Sunday 23/11/08 - Sheffield City Hall

Check back for presale info...

STEVE COOGAN (ALAN PARTRIDGE)

Resurrects Alan Partridge and a host of other characters for his first tour in 10 years...

Wed 15/10/08 18:30 Ipswich Regent Theatre
Thu 16/10/08 18:30 Ipswich Regent Theatre
Fri 17/10/08 19:30 Colston Hall Bristol, Avon
Sat 18/10/08 19:30 Colston Hall Bristol, Avon
Thu 23/10/08 19:30 Southend Cliffs Pavilion
Fri 24/10/08 19:30 Southend Cliffs Pavilion
Sat 25/10/08 19:30 Southend Cliffs Pavilion
Mon 17/11/08 19:30 Portsmouth Guildhall
Tue 18/11/08 19:30 Portsmouth Guildhall
Fri 28/11/08 18:30 Bournemouth International Centre
Wed 01/10/08 19:30 Victoria Hall Stoke On Trent
Thu 02/10/08 19:30 Victoria Hall Stoke On Trent
Sun 05/10/08 19:30 Derby Assembly Rooms
Wed 08/10/08 19:30 Nottingham Royal Centre
Thu 09/10/08 19:30 Nottingham Royal Centre
Fri 10/10/08 19:30 King Georges Hall Blackburn
Sat 11/10/08 19:30 King Georges Hall Blackburn
Sun 12/10/08 19:30 King Georges Hall Blackburn
Mon 13/10/08 19:30 Liverpool Echo Arena
Mon 27/10/08 19:30 Sheffield City Hall
Tue 28/10/08 19:30 Sheffield City Hall
Wed 29/10/08 18:30 NIA Birmingham
Wed 26/11/08 19:30 Blackpool Opera House
Thu 27/11/08 19:30 Blackpool Opera House
Wed 03/12/08 19:30 Clyde Auditorium Glasgow

Some dates on sale Monday 9am from Ticketmaster (more dates to be added)

PANIC AT THE DISCO

Will play an exclusive instore show at HMV on Oxford Street next Monday (March 17th).

There will only be 250 wristbands available for the performance and they will be handed out on a first-come first-served basis at the store from 9am.

BJORK

Unveiled as the headliner for this years Wild In The Country Festival in Knebworth - Saturday July 5th

Tickets on sale now from Wild In The Country

LIVERPOOL SOUND CITY

The first bands have been announced for the inaugural Liverpool Sound City which takes place this summer.

It will take over 30 venues over the weekend of May 27-30 with showcases being held by a numver of independent labels.

Including Reverend And The Makers and The Wombats

On sale now from Sound City

STEVE COOGAN/ALAN PARTRIDGE

Ressurects Alan Partridge and a host of other characters for his first tour in 10 years...

Some dates on sale Monday 10am from Ticketmaster... Check back for presale info...

LEONARD COHEN

Four dates in Manchester, one in London, one in Edinburgh and the already confirmed slot at Glastonbury Festival on June 29, and a slot at The Big Chill festival on August 3.

Tickets on sale from 9am Friday from Ticketmaster

IRON MAIDEN

Saturday 5/7/08 - extra standing tickets released for Twickenham Stadium

On sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

V FESTIVAL

Extra Day Tickets Released - 16-17 Aug - Chelmsford Hylands Park

On Sale Now from Ticketline

KYLIE

Extra Dates

11 Jul - Manchester Evening News Arena
24 Jul - Newcastle Metro Radio Arena

On Sale at 09:00 on Friday 14th March from Ticketmaster

LITTLE MAN TATE

17 May - Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall
19 May - Manchester Academy 2
22 May - Leeds Metropolitan University

On Sale at 09:00 on Friday 14th March from Ticketmaster

MGMT

In support of their debut album 'Oracular Spectacular' released last Monday, MGMT announce dates in May..

On sale Friday 14th March @ 9am from Ticketmaster

COUNTING CROWS (PLUS THE HOLD STEADY)

Liverpool Echo Arena - Tuesday 8th July

On sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

NICKELBACK

On sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

ELTON JOHN

Adds three extra arena dates...

NEC Birmingham 19 November
Liverpool Echo Arena - 17 December
MEN Arena Manchester - 20 December

MARY J BLIGE

O2 Arena - 3 June
MEN Arena - 5 June
NEC Birmingham - 6 June

On sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

THE LEVELLERS AND SETH LAKEMAN

Arundel Castle, West Sussex - Fri, 22/08/08

On Sale now from Ticketmaster

BRAZIL V SWEDEN

Relive the 1958 World Cup clash. Ticketed by Arsenal FC

Emirates Stadium, London - Wed 26 Mar 2008

On sale now from Ticketmaster

RADIO 1'S BIG WEEKEND - THE OFFICIAL AFTERSHOW

Secret Venue , Maidstone - Sat 10 May 2008

On sale now from Ticketmaster

TOPMAN NME NEW MUSIC NOISE TOUR

On sale now from Ticketmaster

RUSSELL WATSON

Announces full UK tour

On sale friday 9am from Ticketmaster

LOVEBOX WEEKENDER

Catch performances from The Flaming Lips, Goldfrapp, Groove Armada and many more.

On sale now from Ticketmaster

IRON MAIDEN

Saturday 5/7/08 - extra standing tickets released for Twickenham Stadium

On presale now from Ticketmaster (Link now updated)

COUNTING CROWS (PLUS THE HOLD STEADY)

Liverpool Echo Arena - Tuesday 8th July

On presale now from Ticketmaster

RICKY HATTON vs JUAN LAZCANO

Manchester - SAT 24/05/2008

On sale now from Ticketmaster

(Thanks to Alex)

LENNY KRAVITZ

Gig moved to Brixton on Wednesday August 13th.

On sale now from TicketWeb

CALVIN HARRIS

To perform at London's Koko - 10 April

On sale now from Ticketmaster

YAZOO

Announce extra shows in Newcastle, Sheffield, Bristol & Nottingham

On sale now from Ticketmaster

NICKELBACK

UK tour on presale now from Ticketmaster

BRYAN ADAMS

Full UK tour...

Saturday 25/10/08 Nottingham Arena
Monday 27/10/08 SECC Glasgow
Tuesday 28/10/08 Liverpool Echo Arena
Wednesday 29/10/08 Sheffield Arena
Thursday 30/10/08 Men Arena Manchester
Saturday 1/11/08 Metro Radio Arena Newcastle
Sunday 2/11/08 NEC Birmingham
Monday 3/11/08 Cardiff International Arena
Wednesday 5/11/08 The O2

On presale now from Ticketmaster

ELTON JOHN

Adds three extra arena dates... All on presale now...

NEC Birmingham 19 November
Liverpool Echo Arena - 17 December
MEN Arena Manchester - 20 December

MARY J BLIGE

O2 Arena - 3 June 2008

Tickets on presale now from Ticketmaster (O2 customers need to text BLIGE to 2402 for a passcode)

The past bookers password is JUSTFINE (Thanks Paul)

LEONARD COHEN

Multi-talented singer-songwriter, novelist and poet Leonard Cohen brings his live show to The O2 on 17 July 2008.

Tickets on presale (and general sale?) from 9am Friday from Ticketmaster (check back for updated link)
(O2 customers need to text COHEN to 2402 for a password)

Also announced are four dates in Manchester, one in Edinburgh and the already confirmed slot at Glastonbury Festival on June 29, and a slot at The Big Chill festival on August 3.

THE POLICE

Announce Belfast date - Stormont Castle - Fri 20 Jun 2008

On presale now from Ticketmaster

(Thanks to Kelly)

RADIOHEAD

Announce free gig for BBC Radio 2

Radio Theatre, situated in central London's Broadcasting House - 1 April

Fans can call 08700 100 200 to apply for tickets to the intimate gig - passes will also be given away on Radio 2 shows.

GUILLEMOTS

Announce further dates for May...

On sale now from Ticketmaster

TEENAGE CANCER TRUST SHOWS

Two more shows added

Madness - 8 April
Joan Armatrading, Newton Faulkner, David Gray and Amy Macdonald - 13 April

Tickets also still available for Fratellis and Noel Fielding

All on sale now from Ticketmaster

THE LEVELLERS ACOUSTIC SHOW

A once in a life time acoustic show at London’s Royal Albert Hall

On sale now from Ticketmaster

MARK RONSON

Has announced UK dates for May in Nottingham and Wolverhampton

On sale now from Ticketmaster

SUPERGRASS

Extra Date - 05 Jun - Exeter University Lemon Grove

On Sale Now from Ticketline

THE MIGHTY BOOSH

Extra Date - 9 Jan - Nottingham Arena

On Sale Now from Ticketmaster

GIRLS ALOUD

Extra Date - 04 Jul - Warwick Castle

On Sale Now from Ticketmaster

BJORK

Extra tickets released for the shows at Plymouth & Blackpool...

On sale now from Ticketmaster

SPERM FOR TICKETS

Missed out on tickets for your favourite festival? Don't worry you can now swap some of your precious seed for tickets to ANY major European festival!!

Seems a bit unfair on the lasses but if any ladies out there need to seed to swap for tickets... I have a couple of mates who can help out...

More info : SpermForTickets

V FESTIVAL 2008

What do I need to say about V?

Tickets on sale Firday 10am from Ticketmaster

But don't forget about the special one hour presale from 9am at Seetickets (the password is Muse08V).

JAY-Z AND LINKIN PARK - PROJEKT REVOLUTION

Announce gig at the Milton Keynes Bowl - 29th June 2008

On general sale 9am Friday from Ticketmaster

CREAMFIELDS 2008

The 10th Anniversary August Bank Holiday weekend dance festival

On sale at 11am on Friday 7th March from Ticketmaster

3VOLUTION

The Streets, Kate Nash, Reverend and the Makers, Duffy, CSS and many more join forces to support Wateraid - Spillers Wharf & Baltic Square, Newcastle - 26 May

On sale now from TicketWeb

BARFLY - THE GREAT ESCAPE

The line-up gets better with additions from The Wombats, The Hold Steady, Black Lips and more! Various Brighton venues - 15-17 May

On sale now from TicketWeb

SIMPLE MINDS

Announce date at M.E.N Arena - 27 November

Presale on now from Ticketmaster

Other dates also on sale now and Friday 9am from Tickemaster

MTV SPANKING NEW MUSIC TOUR

Fantastic live music shows with headline acts CSS, The Fratellis, The Pigeon Detectives and The Zutons all performing three headline shows each across the UK.

Tickets go on sale for each band Friday 7th March at 9:00am from Ticketmaster

SUPERGRASS

Due to overwhelming demand, having sold out London Roundhouse & London Astoria already, Supergrass add a second night @ London Astoria.

Onsale Friday 7th March @ 9am from Ticketmaster

MARK RONSON

Announces new shows

Tickets go on sale Friday 7th March at 9:00am from Ticketmaster

LOU REED

The influential singer songwriter announces UK dates including shows in Edinburgh, Nottingham and the Royal Albert Hall in London.

Tickets on sale Friday 7th March at 9:00am from Ticketmaster and Seetickets

SCOUTING FOR GIRLS

One off show in Yeovil

On sale Friday 7th March at 9:00am from Ticketmaster and Seetickets

STRICTLY COME DANCING LIVE

Extra dates - 6 & 7 Febuary 2009, O2 Arena

On sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

HADOUKEN

Have announced a fresh set of UK tour dates to coincide with the releasee of their debut album ‘Aerials’.

On sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

JONATHAN DAVIS

Lead singer of Korn announces UK dates...

On sale now from Ticketmaster

ALICIA KEYS

Extra Date - O2 Arena - Tuesday 8 July 2008

On general sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

SUMMER NIGHTS - KATIE MELUA

04 Jul - Romsey Broadlands
05 Jul - Bath The Rec
12 Jul - Blickling Hall
13 Jul - York Castle Howard

On Sale at 09:00 on Friday 07th March from Ticketmaster

BRIAN WILSON

Legendary Beach Boys founder plays a special date at the Royal Albert Hall in July.

Tickets go on general sale Friday 7th March at 9:00am from Ticketmaster

SUMMER POPS

Mick Hucknall, Diana Ross and Deff Leppard + Whitesnake - Liverpool Echo Arena

On sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

PAUL WELLER

Due to popular demand the modfather announces new date at Hammersmith Apollo.

On sale now from Ticketmaster

JOURNEY

UK dates for the classic American rock band.

On sale Friday 7th March at 9:00am from Ticketmaster

PRINCE

Announces on off concert in in Irleand at Dublin’s Croke Park - 16 June

Tickets are on sale now from Ticketmaster

ALICIA KEYS

Extra Date - O2 Arena - Tuesday 8 July 2008

On presale now from Ticketmaster (try entering PADLOCK in the past bookers box)

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Not something we normally post up but here goes...

Both being played at Craven Cottage, Fulham's home ground in case you didnt know...

On sale now - Mexico v Ghana - Wednesday 26th March 2008
On sale now - Republic of Ireland v Columbia - Thursday 29th May 2008

DIRTY PRETTY THINGS

With their second album due for release in June, Dirty Pretty Things announce dates in May

On sale Thursday 9am from Ticketmaster and Seetickets

ROGER WATERS

Adds extra date at the O2 Arena - 19 May

On presale Thursday 1pm from Ticketmaster

46664 CONCERT

Celebrating Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday... 27 June, Hyde Park (acts to be announced)

Presale starts Tuesday 18th March but you need to pre-register to get a passcode here

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL

Extra O2 date added

On sale now from Ticketmaster

DEFF LEPPARD/WHITESNAKE

Three July shows added to be supported by Thunder in Cardiff, Liverpool and Nottingham

On sale now from Ticketmaster

NEIL DIAMOND

The public demand to see this legendary performer in action is so big that he has announced a fourth London show... this time in Wembley Arena.

On sale now form Ticketmaster

NOUVELLE VAGUE

Announce show at Norwich's Waterfront - 3 December

On sale from Ticketmaster

STRICTLY COME DANCING LIVE

Extra dates - 6 & 7 Febuary 2009, O2 Arena

On sale Friday 9am

CHILDLINE ROCKS

Charity gig now featuring Lulu and Roger Daltrey - IndigO2 (O2 Arena) - Thursday 13rd March

On sale now from Ticketmaster

MOUSE ON MARS

Sunday 27th April - IndigO2

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CHOICE FM - 18TH BIRTHDAY BASH

Featuring Trey Songz and Youssou N'Dour

Thu 27 March - IndigO2

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JOAN ARMATRADING

Friday 27th June - IndigO2

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MICK HUCKNALL - A TRIBUTE TO BOBBY

9 & 10 July - IndigO2

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WOMAD - DRUM'N'BASS TENT

Roni Size, DJ TC, DJ Patife and DJ Andy with MC Stamina have already been confirmed for the new area.

WOMAD takes place at Charlton Park in Wiltshire from July 25th-27th

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WAKESTOCK FESTIVAL

Oxfordshire is adding another festival to the county's full looped belt, this year playing host to Wakestock Festival.

Acts confirmed include The Streets, Groove Armada, The Young Knives, Funeral for a Friend, Supergrass, Hadouken!, Audio Bullys, Friendly Fires and Metronomy.

June 27th and 29th - Blenheim Palace

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DEUS

Announce gig at the Scala, London on April 16

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MYSTERY JETS

Mystery Jets have unveiled a massive UK tour which will get underway later this spring.

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JAY-Z AND LINKIN PARK - PROJEKT REVOLUTION

Announce gig at the Milton Keynes Bowl - 29th June 2008

Presale starts 9am Wednesday from Ticketmaster

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GIRLS ALOUD

Yet more extra dates...

Tuesday 3/6/08 Cardiff International Arena
Wednesday 4/6/08 NEC Birmingham

On presale Wednesday 9am from Ticketmaster

V-FESTIVAL PRESALE

News of a special presale starting one hour before the tickets go on general at 10am on Friday from GigsandTours (i.e 9am)

HADOUKEN

Have announced a fresh set of UK tour dates to coincide with the releasee of their debut album ‘Aerials’.

Manchester, Academy – May 5
Birmingham, Academy – 6
Sheffield, Academy – 7
Leeds University – 9
Newcastle University – 13
Glasgow, QMU – 14
Dundee, Fat Sams – 15
Bournemouth, The Old Fire Station – 17
Nottingham, Rock City – 18
Bristol, Academy – 19
London, Electric Ballroom – 21
Cambridge, The Junction – 25
Aylesbury, Civic - 26

On sale Friday 9am.

LOUNGE ON THE FARM FESTIVAL

Art Brut, Black Kids, Kitty, Daisy And Lewis, Billy Childish, Holly Golightly, Dub Pistols and Jon Carter so far make up the bill.

The festival is back for a third year and takes place over the weekend of July 11-13 at the Merton Farm, Canterbury.

Tickets on sale now from Lounge on the Farm

ALICIA KEYS

Extra Date - O2 Arena - Tuesday 8 July 2008

On presale Wednesday 9am (but try earlier) from Ticketmaster (O2 customers can get a passcode by texting ALICIA to 2402)

ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP

O2 Arena - Saturday 7 June 2008

On presale Wednesday 10am (but try earlier) from Ticketmaster (O2 customers can get a passcode by texting UFC to 2402)

GAVIN DE GRAW

American Singer-songwriter announces date at Londons Shepherd Bush Empire..

On sale Wednesday 5th March from Ticketmaster

FRENCH & SAUNDERS

Extra Dates

05 Apr - Nottingham Royal Centre
07 May - Oxford New Theatre

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SUPERGRASS

Extra Date - 03 Jun - Salisbury City Hall

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THE HOLLOWAYS

Extra Date - 13 May - Liverpool Guild of Students Stanley Theatre

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KYLIE MINOGUE

Adds extra date at the O2 Arena London - Monday 4 August.

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V FESTIVAL

The biggest and best festival of the year taking place on 16th & 17th August 2008 at Hylands Park, Chelmsford and Weston Park, Staffordshire is on it’s way with Muse, The Verve, Kings Of Leon and lots more!

On sale Friday 7th March.

MTV SPANKING NEW MUSIC TOUR 2008

MTV announces spanking new music tour over UK & Ireland with The Fratellis, The Zutons, The Pigeon Detectives, CSS and The Futureheads to headline plus a host of spanking new bands destined for success in 2008...

On sale Friday 7th March.

GIRLS ALOUD

Add extra dates
Battle Abbey Hastings - 23 August
Harewood House Leeds - 29 August

On sale on Tuesday 4 March 9am from Ticketmaster

THE WOMBATS

Scouse indie trio announce date at Manchester Apollo in May...

On sale Tuesday 4th March 9am from Ticketmaster

DIRTY PRETTY THINGS

With their second album due for release in June, Dirty Pretty Things announce dates in May

On sale Thursday 6th March

GAVIN DE GRAW

American Singer-songwriter announces date at Londons Shepherd Bush Empire..

On sale Wednesday 5th March.

JONATHAN DAVIS

Lead singer of Korn announces UK dates...

On sale Friday 7th March.

GOLDFRAPP

Extra tickets released for Goldfrapp's show at London Union Chapel...

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BETH ROWLEY

Date announced at London Bush Hall...

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NOUVELLE VAGUE

French musical collective announce dates in Manchester & Sheffield...

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THE OSMONDS

Add extra date at the Odyssey Arena - Sunday 18 May.

Presale on Tuesday 9am from Ticketmaster.

DUFFY AND THE DIVINE COMEDY - WYCHWOOD FESTIVAL

The Cheltenham based festival, which runs from May 30th-June 1st, will also feature the Blockheads.

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UNDERWORLD - ESCAPE INTO THE PARK

Underworld have been confirmed as the headliners at this year’s Escape Into The Park in South Wales.

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LAURA MARLING - THE GREAT ESCAPE

So far confirmed are The Wombats, Vampire Weekend, The Young Knives, Iron and Wine, Lightspeed Champion and The Hold Steady.

Various Brighton Venues - SAT, 17/05/2008

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WAKESTOCK

Europe's largest and most successful wakeboard music festival returns to Abersoch, North Wales (4th-6th July) and new for 2008, announces a 2nd date and location at the prestigious Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire (27th-29th June). Artists appearing this year include Groove Armada, The Streets, Supergrass, Funeral For A Friend, The Hoosiers with more to be announced.

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DERREN BROWN

Be prepared for a theatrical experience unlike any other as DERREN BROWN, the master of psychological illusion, returns to the West End with a new show at the Garrick Theatre from 2 May – 7 June, a strictly limited season of 32 performances.

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NOUVELLE VAGUE

The French musical collective led by Marc Collin and Olivier Libaux are playing a string of dates across the country.

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YAZOO

New date added for Plymouth Pavilions on the 16th June for the duo's comeback tour.

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KILLING JOKE

To play their first gigs together for 26 after reuniting for a new tour and album.

Including 3 & 4th October, The Forum, London

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THE ENEMY AND PAUL WELLER

The Enemy will perform ‘That’s Entertainment’ alongside Paul Weller at a charity gig in London this weekend. Weller will also join the Coventry trio for a special version of their own hit, ‘We’ll Live And Die In These Towns’, at the Crisis concert at The Roundhouse on Sunday (March 2nd).
The Crisis event, which runs throughout the day, will see performances from Dirty Pretty Things and New Young Pony Club.

Tickets are still on sale from the Roundhouse

DIRTY PRETTY THINGS - DOT TO DOT FESTIVAL

Dirty Pretty Things will headline the Nottingham leg of this years Dot-To-Dot Festival, it’s been revealed.

Additions to the line-ups for the Bristol and London legs of the festival will be announced shortly.
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THE TING TINGS

Have announced details of an April UK tour that will see them play eleven shows.

Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach – April 3
Exeter, Phoenix – 4
Northampton, Soundhaus – 5
Portsmouth, Wedgewood Rooms – 7
Coventry, Kasbah – 8
Nottingham, Bodega – 9
Belfast, Spring & Airbrake – 12
Dublin, Village – 13
Glasgow, King Tuts – 14
York, Fibbers – 16
London, ULU - 17

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STEPHEN MALKMUS & THE JICKS

Are to tour the UK this summer in support of their new album ‘Real Emotional Trash’.

London, Shepherds Bush Empire – June 5
Manchester, Academy 2 – 7
Glasgow, Oran Mor – 8
Dublin, Tripod – 9

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