But before we get to that... We have replaced the Ticket Finder with a new, third party system. It searches a lot more places than our previous version so please remember to give it a try when you are looking for tickets that are sold out or are not on the site...

Oh and here are the gigs...

THE HOOSIERS

English venues - presale on now from Seetickets

Scottish dates - presale on now from Ticketmaster

PAUL WELLER

Tickets for all venues on presale now from Seetickets

(Thanks to Tracy)

DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL

Day tickets... limited number starting from £60 each

On sale Friday from 9am (check back for link)

BILLY IDOL

Dates in London and Manchester in July

On presale now from Ticketmaster

OMD

Another presale on now from Ticketmaster

NOAH & THE WHALE

Will be joined in London this June by Stephanie Sokolinski a.k.a. SoKo. Don't miss Stephanie and her hit single 'I'll Kill Her'.

On sale now from Ticketmaster

JIMMY CARR

Didn't get presale tickets yesterday? Well stay tuned, there are more coming up...

Spa Pavilion, Felixstowe - Sat, 30th August

46664 - NELSON MANDELA CONCERT

Tickets on presale from 9am Wednesday 7th May, general sale from 9am Friday 9th May (check back for links)

VIP, Hot Ticket and Hotel Packages are on sale now - click here for details

LETHAL BIZZLE

The East London rapper, MC Lethal Bizzle performs at various UK venues.

On sale now from TicketWeb

THE RUSHES

The melodic, anthemic pop group hit the road to play various UK venues.

On sale now from Ticketmaster and TicketWeb

WAR CHILD - ARMY OF YOU

Charity gig to feature Does It Offend You Yeah?, Rumble Strips, Kid Harpoon and Autokratz

On sale now from TicketWeb

NINE INCH NAILS

Issue tickets for forthcoming US gig with fan's names printed on them... Now where have we seen that before?

More info : Gigwise

THEATRE OFFERS

Cut price tickets available for the following shows from Thursday morning (click title for tickets)...

CHICAGO

Cambridge Theatre, Mon-Fri & Sat mats May 1-31

Top price reduced to £35

GONE WITH THE WIND

New London Theatre, Mon-Fri, now - May 31

Best available reduced to £30

SPAMALOT

Palace Theatre - Mon-Fri, now - Sept 30

Best available reduced to £37.50

On sale now:

December 7 - London - Brixton Academy

December 12, 13 & 14 - London - Hammersmith Apollo

November 30 - London - Brixton Academy

These venues are also doing presale tickets by phoning their box office:

September
16 - Worthing - Assembly Hall 01903 206 206
19 - Reading - Hexagon Theatre 0118 960 6060
20 - Cambridge - Corn Exchange 01223 357 851
21 - Northampton - Royal and Derngate 01604 624 811
22 - Salisbury - City Hall 01722 434 434
26 - Peterborough - Broadway Theatre 01733 316 100
27 - Southend - Cliffs Pavilion 01702 351 135 (TICKETS AVAILABLE 2 MAY - PASSWORD CHARLIE)

October
6 - Halifax - Victoria Hall 01422 351 158
11 - Bristol - Colston Hall 0117 922 3686
13 - Reading - Hexagon Theatre 0118 960 6060
18 & 19 - Brighton - Dome 01273 709 709
31 - Swansea - Grand Theatre 01792 475 715

November
14 & 15 - Newcastle - City Hall 0191 261 2606
19 - Cambridge - Corn Exchange 01223 357 851
28 & 29 - Wolverhampton - Civic 0870 320 7000

That's it for now...

Plus a few more...

OMD

Extra dates on presale now from Ticketmaster

ONE NIGHT ONLY

Tickets on presale now from Recordstore

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL

At the Royal Albert Hall - January 2009

Tickets on sale from 9am Wednesday from Ticketmaster.

TAKING BACK SUNDAY

Announce a one off show at London Astoria 2 - 21st August,

Tickets onsale now from Ticketmaster

PAUL WELLER

Some dates are on pre sale on wednesday morning from 9am from Ticketmaster

JIMMY CARR

Presale for selected venues...

Tickets available Wednesday from 9am - Sorry... false alarm, check back later!

MACY GRAY

Announces one of gig at the IndigO2 - 31 July

On sale Wednesday 9am from Ticketmaster

THE HOOSIERS

UK tour on sale Friday (check back for links)

ONE NIGHT ONLY

Announce full UK tour…

On sale Friday 9am (check back for links)

ENTER SHIKARI

Full UK tour announced...

Tickets on sale soon - (check back for link)

NELSON MANDELA'S BIRTHDAY PARTY

Spice Girls are NOT going to be playing - according to Mel B

More info: Gigwise

V FESTIVAL - ESTELLE AND CLAVIN HARRIS

Added to the lineup…

READING/LEEDS - GALLOWS, HADOUKEN! AND SANTOGOLD

Added to lineup...

A few more added dates...

THE COURTEENERS

Due to demand The Courteeners announce further date at Londons Shepherds Bush Empire…

On sale Tuesday 29th April @ 9am from Ticketmaster

JAMES

Due to demand, James announce second date in Manchester as part of their UK tour...

On sale now from Ticketmaster

SAW DOCTORS

Saw Doctors announce dates in December as part of their UK tour...

On sale now from Ticketmaster

MARK RONSON

Corsa presents Bandstand steered by Sunday Best at Carling Academy Liverpool with Mark Ronson & The Version Players (Live)...

On sale now from Ticketmaster

A few to get us kicked off this week...

COLDPLAY

To play free gig at London's Brixton Academy - June 16

Tickets will NOT be on sale. Visit coldplay.com for details of how to win tickets.

BECK

Announces warm up shows…

Southampton Guildhall - July 1st

Manchester Apollo - July 2nd.

On sale now from Ticketmaster

KT TUNSTELL

To play warm up show at the Alhambra Theatre - 10th July

Tickets on sale now from Ticketmaster

LEE EVANS

Adds date Belfasts Odyssey Arena - 15th October

Tickets on sale now from Ticketmaster

PAUL WELLER

Announces arena tour…

Tickets on sale soon (check back for links)

MANDELA'S BIRTHDAY PARTY

Leona Lewis and Amy Winehouse added to lineup…

45,000 tickets for the special celebration, priced at £65 each, are due to go on sale via a registration system next week.

INSOMNIAC'S BALL

The Long Blondes And Joe Lean to play...London Bridge on May 31st

Tickets on sale now from TicketWeb

CHRIS ROCK

Dates announced for Edinburgh, Nottingham & Mancheter

On Sale 10am Sat 26th April from Ticketmaster

WWE

Events in November for WWE Raw & WWE Smackdown

On Sale 9am Sat 26th April from Ticketmaster

Plus a couple more...

STEVE COOGAN

2nd date to Wales Millennium Centre , Cardiff - Sat 1st Nov

Tickets go onsale now from Ticketmaster

THE MIGHTY BOOSH

Add 2 new Manchester Apollo dates - 3-4 December

Tickets onsale 10am Friday morning from Ticketmaster - 3rd and 4th December

JIMMY CARR

Joke Technician tour...

Tour on general sale NEXT Friday (check back for presale links)

NOUVELLE VAGUE

Wolvehampton date - 25 November

On sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

T4 ON THE BEACH

The Hoosiers, Scouting For Girls and Robyn announced…

Tickets on sale now from Ticketmaster

CHRIS ROCK

Dates announced for Edinburgh, Nottingham & Mancheter

On Sale 10am Sat 26th April from Ticketmaster

WWE

Events in November for WWE Raw & WWE Smackdown

On Sale 9am Sat 26th April from Ticketmaster

WE ARE SCIENTISTS

New show at Preston 53 Degrees in June

On Sale 9am Fri 25th April from Ticketline

BILLY OCEAN

Live in concert at Newcastle City Hall in October

On Sale 9am Fri 25th April from Ticketmaster

SUMMERCASE FESTIVAL

Blondie, Ian Brown and Biffy Clyro added to the line up... July 18th-19th in both Barcelona and Madrid

On sale now from Summercase

THE MIGHTY BOOSH - THE FESTIVAL

Sat 5th of July - Hop Farm, Kent

More tickets available now from Ticketmaster

ROCK AND ROLL CHARITY CONCERT - POP PARTY NIGHT

Featuring Sugababes and Chico... Central Park, Dagenham - 9 Aug

On sale now from Ticketmaster

STEVE WINWOOD

Announces one off show at London's Scala - 19 May

On sale now from Ticketmaster

ALL TOMORROW'S PARTIES

Curated by ATP Vs Pitchfork including Sebadoh, Ween, Man Man, Dirty Projectors and many more

Extra tickets released and available now from Seetickets

MYSTERY JETS

Announce date at the Astoria - 23 October

On sale now from Ticketmaster

WOMAD

Festival is returning to the beautiful Charlton Park this summer with a selection of the best music, food and entertainment on the planet. Featuring Roni Size, Squeeze, Boy George, Eddy Grant, Finlay Quaye and many more.

On sale now from Seetickets

THE MUSIC

Announced full UK tour…

On sale Friday from Ticketmaster

SNOOP DOGG

Set to return? After judge turns down appeal from UK Border Agency…

WIRELESS FESTIVAL

The Courteeners and The Rascals are to join Morrissey - July 4th, Hyde Park

Tickets still on sale from Ticketmaster

And if you missed the presales earlier this week...

OMD

Sept/Oct tour...

On sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

HOT CHIP

UK tour...

On sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

THE WOMBATS

At Liverpool Echo Arena in November

On sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

PORCUPINE TREE

To play London's IndigO2 - 19th October

On sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

BECK

Announces dates in Manchester and Southampton

On sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

ART GARFUNKEL

Announces October UK tour

On sale now from Ticketmaster

JOHN MAYER

Adds date at Carling Academy Brixton London - Friday 27/6/08

On sale now from Ticketmaster

THE STRANGLERS

Announced UK tour

On sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

JAMES

UK Arena tour

On sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

HOT CLUB DE PARIS

The group have also confirmed details of a new UK tour, which will begin in Nottingham on May 18th.

On sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

OMD

Sept/Oct tour...

On presale now from Ticketmaster

And one more presale...

HOT CHIP

On presale now from:

http://www.seetickets.com/gat/event.asp?nshowname=coming+soon&showname=chip

(Thanks to John)

MATCHBOX TWENTY

Half price tickets (limited to 20 per show)

On sale now from Ticketmaster (quote HARDTIMES when booking)

THE WOMBATS

At Liverpool Echo Arena in November :

Tickets are on presale now from ArtistTicket

(Thanks to Elliot)

T4 ON THE BEACH

Sun 20-Jul-08 - Weston-super-Mare Beach

Tickets on presale Thursday 9am from Ticketmaster (the passwork is SEASIDE)

BECK

Announces dates in Manchester and Southampton

Tickets on presale Thursday 9am from Ticketmaster

ART GARFUNKEL

Announces October UK tour

Tickets on presale Thursday 9am from Ticketmaster

THE GREAT ESCAPE FESTIVAL

The Go! Team, Wombats, Mystery Jets for 3 day festival in Brighton, 15-17 May

On sale now from Ticketmaster

JOHN MAYER

Adds date at Carling Academy Brixton London - Friday 27/6/08

Tickets on presale Thursday 9am from Ticketmaster

THE STRANGLERS

Announced UK tour

Tickets on presale Thursday 9am from Ticketmaster

UNDERAGE FESTIVAL - MACABEES AND THE RASCALS

Added to line up - Victoria Park, London on August 8th

Tickets on sale now from Ticketmaster

PORCUPINE TREE

To play London's IndigO2 - 19th October

Presale on now from Ticketmaster (password is SENTIMENTAL)

BILL WYMAN/JOHN MARTY

Ex-Rolling Stones bassist joins folk legend for very special Summer Pops show

On sale 9am Wed 23rd April from Ticketmaster

THE FARM

The Liverpool band will be reuniting for Summer Pops along with special guests

On sale 9am Wed 23rd April from Ticketmaster

STEVE COOGAN

Extra Dates added at Wales Millenium Centre & Manchester Apollo Theatre

On sale now from Ticketmaster and Ticketline

PET SHOP BOYS & SUGGS

To perform at Heaven in London on May 2nd, featuring a collaboration with Suggs and Carl from Madness

More info here

THE HIVES

Added to lineup for Get Loaded in the Park...

Tickets on sale now from Ticketmaster

BUDDY : THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY

Special offer -- top tickets now £19.50…

On sale now from Ticketmaster

THE MUSIC

Announced full UK tour…

On sale Friday (check back for link)

DEUS

London date

On sale 9am Wednesday 23rd April from Ticketmaster

EDITORS AND RACONTEURS

To join Madonna for Radio 1 gig… May 10-11 at Mote Park in Maidstone.Other acts include

The Fratellis, Robyn, Duffy, Scouting for Girls, The Feeling and The Hoosiers.

Tickets are available through ballet only, register here until next monday

DIRTY PRETTY THINGS

To Headline Music Awards Ceremony, London Forum - May 12th.

On sale ? from Ticketmaster

DIRTY PRETTY THINGS

Announc special acoustic gig in London - Proud Galleries, April 30th

Tickets for the show will be available on the door.

RCA LIVE 1

The Hoosiers, Sandi Thom, The Script, Sam Beeton and SugaRush Beat Company plus acts tbc

To play special gig at the IndigO2 - 28th May

On sale now from Ticketmaster

HOT CHIP

Their biggest headline tour including 2 nights at London's Brixton Academy...

On sale this Friday at 9am (check back for link)

MADONNA

To play at Radio1's One Big Weekend - May 10-11 at Mote Park in Maidstone.

Other acts include The Fratellis, Robyn, Duffy, Scouting for Girls, The Feeling and The Hoosiers.

Tickets are available through ballet only, register here until next monday

THE STRANGLERS

Announced UK tour

Tickets on presale Thursday 9am (check back for link)

FUTUREPERFECT - BLOC PARTY

To headline at new festival to take place in Durham - University Racecourse, June 8th.

Pendulum, Zero 7 and Layo and Bushwacka also announced...

A limited number of early bird tickets are available for £25. But I cant find a link...

HOP FARM - GUILLEMOTS AND RUFUS WAINWRIGHT

Added to line up - Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Kent - July 6th

Tickets on sale now from Ticketmaster

THE COURTEENERS

Add second Manchester date to their massive Autumn tour.

On sale now from Ticketmaster

THE WOMBATS

Announce their biggest headline show to date - a one off massive homecoming show at Liverpool's Echo Arena in November.

On sale 9am Friday 25th April (check back for link)

THE MUSIC

Announce new Summer dates.

On sale 9am Friday 25th April...

DEUS

London date

On sale 9am Wednesday 23rd April...

JAMES

Announce arena dates...

Support on all dates excepting Leeds comes from ATHLETE.

On sale 10am Friday 25th April...

Plus just added...

DAVID CASSIDY

Hammersmith Apollo, London - Sun 16 Nov 2008, 18:30

On sale now from Ticketmaster

PAUL WELLER

Live at Osborne House, East Cowes, Isle of Wight - Saturday 26th July 2008.

On sale now from Ticketmaster

GIRLS ALOUD

Osborne House, East Cowes, Isle of Wight - Sunday 27th July 2008.

Tickets on sale now from Ticketmaster


CREAMFIELDS

10th Anniversary festival - 23/24 August

Featuring Kasabian, Fatboy Slim, Ian Brown...

Some tickets on sale now, other on sale 9am Monday from Ticketmaster

BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT LIVE

UK wide tour

On sale now from Ticketmaster

THE MIGHTY BOOSH

Announce appearance at The Hop Farm in Kent - 5th July 08

On sale 9am Monday from Ticketmaster and Seetickets

DJ TIESTO

To play at Ballinlough Castle, Westmeath nr Dublin - Sat 2nd August

On sale Monday from Ticketmaster

MUSE

To play Dublin show… Marlay Park, Dublin - August 13 2008

Support from Kasabian also announced...

Tickets on presale Friday from Ticketmaster (the password is MEGALOMANIA)

(thanks to Vinny and Dave)

SUGABABES & MCFLY

Senational co-headline date set to speed into Mercedes Benz World

On sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

STATUS QUO

Announce a host of new dates...

On sale Friday from Ticketmaster

THE COURTEENERS

Huge UK tour announced for October

On sale Friday from Ticketmaster

ELBOW

To play forest gig (to replace James Morrison)

Delamere Forest - June 14

Tickets on sale Friday from Ticketmaster

MEAT LOAF

Additional date in Nottingham added to the Casa De Carne Tour

On Sale 9am Friday from Ticketmaster

3 DOORS DOWN

To play IndigO2 - 30 May

On sale now from Ticketmaster

AN EVENING WITH... THE PUNCH BROTHERS

Mon 14/07/0820:00 Arts Theatre, London

On sale Friday from Ticketmaster

DANCING ON ICE

Last tickets remaining!

The O2 arena - 29 & 30 April

On sale now from Ticketmaster

And if you missed the presales earlier in the week…

JAY-Z

Announces UK tour of arena dates... Including special guests.

Tickets on sale at 9am from Ticketmaster

GET LOADED IN THE PARK

Iggy and the Stooges announced as headliners for Get Loaded in the Park - August 24th - Clapham Common

Tickets on sale now from Ticketmaster

CAMILLE

October roundhouse show...

On sale now from Ticketmaster

KASIER CHIEFS

To play Scotland warm up gigs

Strathpeffer, Scotland Spa Pavilion (May 19, 20)
Oban, Scotland Corran Halls (21)

Tickets are on sale Friday from Ticketmaster

DRAGONFORCE WITH TURISAS

Extensive UK tour announced...

On sale now from Ticketmaster

JAY-Z

Announces UK tour of arena dates... Including special guests.

Tickets on presale at 9am from Ticketmaster (UPDATE : Tickets now on sale!)

ROSKILDE FESTIVAL

Busy old Jay-Z announced as headliner for festival alongside Radiohead and My Bloody Valentine.

July 3rd-6th - Denmark

On sale now from Gigwise

MUSE

To play Dublin show… Marlay Park, Dublin - August 13 2008

Support from Kasabian also announced...

Tickets on presale Friday (check back for link and password) (thanks to Vinny and Dave)

STATUS QUO

Announce a host of new dates...

On sale Friday (check back for link)

AN EVENING WITH... THE PUNCH BROTHERS

On sale Friday (check back for link)

CAVALERA CONSPIRACY

The duo behind Sepultura return...

With a show at London's Astoria - 17 June

On sale now from Ticketmaster

SUGABABES AND BJORN AGAIN

UK’s most successful girl band return to Liverpool with legendary ABBA tribute

On sale 9am from Ticketmaster

ERIC BURDEN + WAR

Great production seats just released for Royal Albery Hall show...

On sale now from Ticketmaster

CAMILLE

October roundhouse show...

On presale at 9am from Ticketmaster (UPDATE : Now on sale)

ANGIE STONE

Announces date at The Forum, London - 30 April

On sale now from Ticketmaster

GUILLEMOTS

Announce shows in Norwich and Wolverhampton

On sale now from Ticketmaster

MOODY BLUES

Announce extra London show...

On sale now from Ticketmaster

CAJUN DANCE PARTY

Dates announced in London and York

On sale now from TicketWeb

Also added today...

DRAGONFORCE WITH TURISAS

Extensive UK tour announced...

On presale now from Ticketmaster

OPERATOR PLEASE

Announce London date - Bar Academy Islington , London - Thu 21 Aug 2008

On presale now from Ticketmaster

KASIER CHIEFS

To play Scotland warm up gigs

Strathpeffer, Scotland Spa Pavilion (May 19, 20)
Oban, Scotland Corran Halls (21)

Tickets are on pre sale now from Ticketmaster

ANDY BURROWS

Announces debut solo gig at London's Union Chapel - May 28.

Ticket just gone on sale from Seetickets

IGGY AND THE STOOGES

Announced as headliners for Get Loaded in the Park - August 24th - Clapham Common

Tickets on presale now from Ticketmaster

LEMONHEADS

To headline Truck Festival… and play their classic album ‘It’s A Shame About Ray’ in its entirety

July 19-20 at Hill Far, Steventon

Tickets on sale now from WeGotTickets

MUSE

To play Dublin show… Marlay Park, Dublin - August 13 2008

Support from Kasabian also announced...

Tickets on sale Saturday (check back for presale)

OCEAN COLOUR SCENE

Announce new UK tour in December

On sale 9am Wed 16th April from Ticketmaster and Ticketline

THE RAT PACK

Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & Sammy Davies Jnr, paid tribute to by an all-star cast

On sale 9am Wed 16th April from Ticketmaster

SUGABABES AND BJORN AGAIN

UK’s most successful girl band return to Liverpool with legendary ABBA tribute

On sale 9am Thur 17th April

BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE

Due to play at Manchester Academy in July

On sale 9am Wed 16th April from Ticketmaster and Ticketline

MICA PARIS

Confirmed at London Indigo2 in May

On sale 9am Wed 16th April from Ticketmaster

ENTER SHIKARI

Announce secret gig as part of Camden Crawl… Fri 18th April

More info : Gigwise

LOSTPROPHETS

Play a special warm up gig at London's Astoria... Wed 11 Jun

On sale now from Ticketmaster

(Thanks to Steve D)

DAVID CASSIDY

Announces date in Manchester - Sat 15 November - Apollo Manchester

On sale now from Ticketmaster

RUSSELL HOWARD

Extra date - Cambridge Corn Exchange - Wednesday 8th October

On sale now from Ticketmaster

OASIS

Rumours abound of UK tour including/not including residency at O2 Arena...

Check back for more info...

JAM FOR BREAD

On Thursday 1st May at Shepherds Bush Empire, a selection of the best independent
artists will come together in an act of solidarity to celebrate 60 years of Human
Rights

Radio One’s Gilles Peterson will introduce a line-up that showcases live performances
from:
Bonobo (Live!)
Lou Rhodes (Lamb)
4hero (DJ set)
Beardyman (Current UK Beatbox Champion)
Soothsayers
Jamie Woon
Tawiah
Nathan ‘Flutebox’ Lee
VJ’s: Inside-Us-All

On sale now from Ticketmaster

THE COURTEENERS

Huge UK tour announced for October

On sale Friday (anyone got any presale info?)

MY MORNING JACKET

With a fourth studio album 'Evil Urges', out in June the band announce UK dates.

On sale Friday 18th April (check back for info)

ELBOW

To play forest gig (to replace James Morrison)

Delamere Forest - June 14

Tickets on sale Friday...

LADYTRON

To play intimate Liverpool show...

New Picket - April 29

On sale now via Gigwise

Update: Sunday - Exta date added for:

GIRLS ALOUD

Add extra date... Bowood House, Calne, Sun 14 Sep 2008

On sale now from Ticketmaster

THE PROCLAIMERS - WIN TICKETS

We have been contacted by WindUp Records to tell us that they are giving away 5 free pairs of tickets to see The Proclaimers w/ Jeremy Fisher live…

Interested? Head over to JeremyFisherMusic for more details…

MACCA - TO TOUR THE UK...

As part of his "Ding Dong the B*tch is Gone" world tour...

Dates for the autumn are likely to be finalised next month and fans can expect to see an amazing show."

THE BIG CHILL

Hot Chip and Rosin Murphy added to line up….

August 1-3 at Eastnor Castle Deer Park


Leonard Cohen, Trentemoller, The Buzzcocks and Plaid previously confirmed


Tickets on sale now from Ticketline


BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE


Announce UK dates…
Oxford Academy - June 29
Stoke Sugarmill - 30
Manchester Academy 2 - July 1
Northhampton Roadmenders - 2
Birmingham Academy 2 - 9
Nottingham Rescue Rooms - 1
Leeds Cockpit - 11
Barrow-In-Furness Canteen - 15
London Forum - 16


Tickets on sale now from Ticketmaster (google the venues for the smaller venues)



EMINEM


To make his live comeback at Nelson Mandela's birthday party...
Tickets for Nelson Mandela’s Birthday are available via ballot only.


More info: 46664

THE ENEMY

To perform free gig at Coventry's War Memorial Park… July 4th-6th…

Stay tuned for info...

THE MAGNETIC FIELDS

Wednesday 9/7/08 Cadogan Hall London
Thursday 10/7/08 Cadogan Hall London

On presale now from Ticketmaster

And some more that didn't make the post...

STEVE COOGAN

Adds extra date in Brighton - 22 November

Tickets on sale now from Ticketmaster

MCFLY

Announce gig at Thetford Forest in Suffolk - Fri 11 Jul 2008

Tickets go on sale 9am Friday from Ticketmaster

ALANIS MORISSETTE

With her seventh studio album 'Flavors of Entanglement' due for release in June, Alanis Morissette announces UK dates...

On sale Friday 11th April from Ticketmaster

BLONDIE

The Parallel Lines 30th Anniversary Tour

On sale Friday at 09.00 from Ticketmaster

DIANA ROSS

For one night only, international superstar Diana Ross performs at her only UK outdoor concert in 2008 at Petworth House in West Sussex.

Tickets are now on sale from Seetickets

JAMES

Announce extra dates for later this year...

On sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

BEN FOLDS

UK tour announced for the fantastic singer-songwriter.

Tickets on sale now from Ticketmaster and Seetickets

ALI CAMPBELL

UB40 frontman announces solo shows all over the UK.

On sale now from Ticketmaster and Seetickets

SILVER JEWS

American indie-rock group featuring former Pavement frontman Stephen Malkmus and David Berman

On sale now from Seetickets

FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND

Announce intimate gigs…

June 30 - Manchester Academy 3
July 1 - Glasgow King Tuts
July 2 - London King’s College
July 4 - Newport TJ’s

On sale now from Ticketmaster

THE PROCLAIMERS

UK tour for the legendary Scottish singing duo, kicking off in Durham.

On sale now from Ticketmaster and Seetickets

BLONDE REDHEAD

The influential New York indie outfit plays a rare London date at Shepherds Bush Empire.

On sale now from Ticketmaster

FRANKIE BOYLE LIVE

Loads of extra dates added.

On sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

Plus if you missed the presales earlier this week…

DURAN DURAN

Various UK dates.

On general sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster (the presale password is UK2008 - warning: apparantly your order may be checked against fan club accounts...)

MOTORHEAD

With Saxon and Danko Jones

Tickets on sale Friday 9am now from Ticketmaster

ESTELLE

Three shows in June...

Tickets on sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

MARS VOLTA

To play warm up gig at Roundhouse...

Tickets on sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

JAY-Z WIRELESS FESTIVAL

On general sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

DURAN DURAN

Various UK dates.

On presale now from Ticketmaster (the password is UK2008)

(Thanks to all of you that sent this one in!)

MOTORHEAD

With Saxon and Danko Jones

Tickets on presale now from Ticketmaster

ESTELLE

Three shows in June...

Tickets on presale now from Ticketmaster

SCOUTING FOR GIRLS

New London and Ipswich Shows, Bristol and Birmingham shows on sale thursday (check back for link)...

On sale now from Ticketmaster

GLOBAL GATHERING

Kanye West announced as headliner...

On sale now from Ticketmaster

MARS VOLTA

To play warm up gig at Roundhouse...

Tickets on presale now from Seetickets

EDITORS AND GUILLEMOTS

Confirmed as support for R.E.M tour

Tickets still available now from Ticketmaster

BESTIVAL - AMY WINEHOUSE AND UNDERWORLD

Announced as headliners...

On sale now from Red Funnel Ferries

THE YOUNG KNIVES

Announced for O2 Wireless Weekender show in Manchester

On sale now from Ticketmaster

MAXIMO PARK

Plus Blood Red Shoes and Mystery Jets for one of charit gig in London

The Forum - 28th May

Tickets on sale now from Ticketmaster (anyone know the password? general sale Wednesday 9am)

JASON BONHAM - LED ZEPPELIN DRUMMER

Jason Bonham, son of Jon Bonham, who played at the O2 reunion gig will play at the London International Music Show…
Bonham will join a host of other famous drummers, including the Red Hot Chili Peppers Chad Smith and Korn’s Ray Luzier, at the ExCeL from June 14th-15th.

Tickets on sale now from London International Music Show

JAY-Z WIRELESS FESTIVAL

If you didn't get tickets in the O2 presale...

Another presale starts Wednesday 9am from Ticketmaster

ESTELLE

Announces a series of UK dates…

Manchester, Ritz - June 8
Glasgow, ABC - 9
Birmingham, Custard Factory - 10
London, Shepherds Bush Empire - 12

On sale Friday 9am (check back for presale details)

JAY-Z - O2 WIRELESS FESTIVAL

Has been announced to headline on Thursday 3rd July at London's Hyde Park

O2 customers can get 2-4-1 tickets now from Ticketmaster (you need to text JAY to 2402)

DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE

Add extra date in London and Manchester

On sale now from Ticketmaster

RODRIGO Y GABRIELA

Wed 25/06/0819:00 - Roundhouse - London

On presale now from Ticketmaster

KENWOOD HOUSE CONCERTS

Big name acts including Brian Wilson, Buena Vista Social Club, Van Morrison and more play concerts through the summer at Kenwood House, London

On sale now from Ticketmaster

JAMES

Announce extra dates for later this year...

On sale Friday (check back for presale details)

STEVE COOGAN (ALAN PARTRIDGE)

More dates to go on sale Thursday... (check back for links)

THE RASCALS

Coinciding with the release of their debut album, three-piece indie rock band The Rascals announce dates in June...

On sale Tues 8th April from Ticketmaster and Seetickets

THE AUTOMATIC

Dates announced at the end of May...

On sale Weds 9th April (check back for link)

MAXIMO PARK

Plus Blood Red Shoes and Mystery Jets for one of charit gig in London

The Forum - 28th May

Tickets on sale Wednesday 9am (check back for link)

ALANIS MORISSETTE

With her seventh studio album 'Flavors of Entanglement' due for release in June, Alanis Morissette announces UK dates...

On sale Friday 11th April.

JESSE MALIN

New York based singer-songwriter and musician announces dates in London & Manchester...

On sale Tues 8th April from Ticketmaster

GIVE IT A NAME 2008

Tickets available for the biggest indoor rock event in the UK at LONDON Earls Court & SHEFFIELD Arena. Bands including PARAMORE, 30 SECONDS TO MARS, FINCH, BILLY TALENT, GLASS JAW plus many more...

On sale now from Ticketmaster

ARMOR FOR SLEEP

As well as being on the bill for this years Give It A Name 2008, Armor For Sleep announce date in London...

On sale now from Seetickets

WE ARE SCIENTISTS

Announced for Wireless Weekender - Manchester Academy 2 - Sat 17 May

Tickets on presale now from Ticketmaster

WESTLIFE

Add new date at Liverpool Echo Arena - 29 June

On sale now from Ticketmaster

Before we start... thanks to everyone who sends in info. We try to add personal thanks on the site but in case we forget this is just to say its appreciated. Please keep the tip offs coming.... (If you want to let us know about an upcoming ticket sale or show you can use the Contact page or email us at beatthetouts@gmail.com

Thanks again...

KID ROCK

Announces a special gig at the Shepherd's Bush Empire - Wed 11 June

Tickets are on presale now from Ticketmaster (the password is PAMELA)

Thanks to Mark (Aberdeen)

GLASTONBURY

Went on sale this morning... but you probably already knew that...

In case you didn't see Glastonbury Festivals.co.uk for details...

HOP FARM FESTIVAL

Supergrass join Primal Scream and Neil Young for festival...

On sale now from Ticketmaster

Just added...

REVEREND AND THE MAKERS - O2 WIRELESS WEEKENDER

30 May - Carling Academy Bristol

On presale now from Ticketmaster

It almost Friday so a whole load of new sales and presales to tell you about...

FEEDER

Announce warm up gigs...

Newcastle, Brighton and Manchester on sale now from Seetickets

Sheffield Leadmill on sale now from TicketWeb

Cardiff on sale now from TicketWeb

Bristol on sale now from Gigantic

Thanks to Madz and Gareth...

All dates on general sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster and Seetickets

FOALS

UK tour on sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

HYDRO CONNECT MUSIC FESTIVAL

Festival set in the beautiful Inveraray Castle in Argyll, Scotland. The stunning line up includes Kasabian, Franz Ferdinand, Sigur Ros, Paolo Nutini, Manic Street Preachers, Duffy, Grinderman, Elbow plus many many more.

On sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

DISNEY ON ICE - FINDING NEMO

At the O2 Arena on presale now from Ticketmaster

(if you need a password try CLOWN)

MADNESS

Dates at Royal Albert Hall and O2 Arena

On sale now from Ticketmaster

GROOVE ARMADA

Are playing fully live for an exclusive show before they travel to America for a 5 week tour. They are rehearsing at Plug, Sheffield in preparation for their State side visit and this is an incredibly rare opportunity to see them performing in a small live environment on Wed 16th April.

On sale now from Ticketmaster

THE B-52s

UK dates... on sale now from TicketWeb

Birmingham date now also on sale from TicketWeb

Glasgow date on sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

SHELBY LYNNE

UK dates... on presale now from Tickemaster

ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN

Anounce Hometown ShowLiverpool’s newly opened Echo Arena on November 27

Tickets on sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

PAUL SIMON

One of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time, Paul Simon will be returning to the Summer Pops Concerts in Liverpool on Sunday 6th July.

On sale now from Ticketmaster

DURAN DURAN

Also announced for Liverpool Pops

On sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE

To coincide with the release of new album 'Narrow Stairs' , Death Cab For Cutie play a one off London club show at The Electric Ballroom in May...

On sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

ERIC CLAPTON

Guitar legend comes to Nottingham's Trent FM Arena

On sale now Friday 9am from Ticketmaster and Seetickets

ZOO8 FEST

Line Up includes The Cribs, Athlete, Funeral For A Friend, The Rascals, Lethal Bizzle, British Sea Power

On sale now from Seetickets

JENNY ECLAIR'S 'BECAUSE I FORGOT TO GET A PENSION' EXTENDED TOUR

Following a sell-out Autumn tour and the phenomenal success of 'Grumpy Old Women', self appointed Grumpy team captain Jenny Eclair is back on the road, with loads of brand new material.

On sale now from Ticketmaster

SIMON AMSTELL

Hilarious award-winning comedian and television presenter (Never Mind The Buzzcocks/Popworld) comes to the New Theatre in Oxford.

On sale now from Ticketmaster

And if you missed the presales the following are also on general sale tomorrow:

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

Tickets on Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

NICKELBACK

Extra date - Wembley Arena - 21 September

On sale now from Ticketmaster

EDDIE GRANT

UK dates... on sale now from Ticketmaster

HOP FARM - PRIMAL SCREAM

Added to line up for new festival... July 6, Kent

Neil Young already confirmed.

On sale now from Ticketmaster

NICKELBACK

Extra date - Wembley Arena - 21 September

On sale now from Ticketmaster

WIRELESS - DIRTY PRETTY THINGS

Added to line up for Friday 4 July

On sale now from Ticketmaster

PRESIDENTS OF THE USA

Announce UK dates

On sale now from TicketWeb

EDDIE GRANT

UK dates... on presale now from Ticketmaster

SHELBY LYNNE

UK dates... on presale Thursday (check back for link)

THE B-52s

UK dates... on presale now from TicketWeb

(check back for Birmingham date)

LIT

Orange county quartet return for UK gig

On sale now from Ticketmaster

MINNIE DRIVER

Dates announced in May (check back for link)

THE WHO

Announce Special Royal Albert Show - April 13

Also playing that night are Joan Armatrading, David Gray, Newton Faulkner and Amy MacDonald

On sale now from Ticketmaster

BLONDIE/THE STRANGLERS

Punk legends to headline at the summer pops in July

On Sale 9am Wed 2nd April from Ticketmaster (VIP tickets also available)

SUMMERCASE

Primal Scream, The Kooks, Kaiser Chiefs - added to line up.

The Spanish festival runs from July 18th-19th in both Barcelona and Madrid

On sale now from Seetickets

LEE EVANS

Extra dates added

On sale now from Ticketmaster and Ticketline

ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN

Anounce Hometown Show

Liverpool’s newly opened Echo Arena on November 27

Tickets on sale Friday 9am (check back for presale info)

THE BLUE PLANET LIVE!

Kate Humble presents the very best of the BBC's BAFTA winning series The Blue Planet Live! on one of the biggest screens ever seen in the UK.

Wembley Arena - 5 April

On sale now from Ticketmaster

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 (see below)...

Other presale tickets on sale now from here

MADNESS

Friday 19 December 2008 - O2 Arena

Tickets on presale Wednesday 9am from Ticketmaster

(O2 Customers can obtain a passcode by texting MAD to 2402)

(Thanks to N1CK)

THE ENEMY

To play an intimate gig at the London Bloomsbury Ballroom on April 30.

People can sign up and be in with a chance to go to the show at the Vinvolved.com website from today (April 2).

FOALS

UK tour on sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

ONE REPUBLIC

With their album Dreaming Out Loud out now the band announce exclusive UK show at London Shepherds Bush Empire....

On sale Friday 4th April (check back for link).

INFADELS

With a new album 'Universe in Reverse' due out in June the band announce date in London...

On sale now from Ticketmaster

JILL SCOTT

Recently starring as the lead role in the adaptation of No1 Ladies Detective Agency Jill Scott announces date in London...

On sale now from Ticketmaster

AJ MACLEAN

Former Backstreet Boy stops at IndigO2 for his solo tour - 15 May

On sale now from Ticketmaster (The password is FUNNY)