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Marilyn Manson Premieres New Single

Marilyn Manson continues to upend the mainstream with each new release, and his upcoming album Born Villain is about to take that a bit further on April 30th, 2012.

Phill Jupitus Joins The Apple Cart Festival 2012

Joining the heavyweight comedy bill will be seasoned improviser and ‘Never Mind The Buzzcocks’ stalwart Phill Jupitus. The Phill Jupitus Quartet introduce their hilarious impro-show Comedian Rich Hall set to perform his legendary Hoedown.

Paul Oakenfold, Danny Rampling and more to play WOWfest

House legends Paul Oakenfold and Danny Rampling, and reggae stars Junior Marvin of Bob Marley's Wailers and Maxi Priest are amongst the first headliners for this summer's brightest new festival in August on the Isle of Wight - WOWfest

Many More For Bestival Including Bat For Lashes

Lots of live acts announced for Bestival with Bat For Lashes, Ben Howard, SBTRKT, Roots Manuva, Alabama Shakes and many more plus UK Festival Exclusives from Sage Francis and Grimes

Isle Of Wight Announce Lana Del Rey The Big Top On Friday

Lana Del Rey joins a host of phenomenal live acts that will take the Festival by storm

BBC Television will film Fairport Convention's closing concert

The gig at the Union Chapel, Islington, marks the end of Fairport's forty-date Winter Tour.

Aim Independent Music Awards Returns for its Second Year

Doubling in size in direct response to the overwhelming interest in 2011’s event, the AIM Awards will be held on October 29th 2012 at their new venue, The Brewery in Clerkenwell.

Blissfields Festival Announces its Comedy Line-Up

Following their biggest, most successful and creative year yet in summer 2011, Blissfields Festival returns in 2012 to Winchester, Hampshire on the weekend of 29th June to 1st July, with organisers now pleased to announce this year’s comedy line-up

Nozstock The Hidden Valley Initial Line Up Announced

Nozstock The Hidden Valley is pleased to announce its first line up of artists for 2012. Early Bird tickets will also be on sale from 10am, Thursday 8th March. This years theme is Myths & Legends.

Alison Moyet & James Morrison For Cornbury

Just look who’s coming...major international stars like Elvis Costello, James Morrison and Alison Moyet....great performers like Will Young, Jools Holland, and the irrepressible bluesman Seasick Steve, pop princess Pixie Lott.....

Phill Jupitus To Join Apple Cart Lineup

Joining the heavyweight comedy bill will be seasoned improviser and ‘Never Mind The Buzzcocks’ stalwart Phill Jupitus. Performing alongside his comedy chums, Jupitus will undertake bizarre suggestions from the audience and make them happen.

Golden Down Festival announces eclectic line-up

Late night at Golden Down will showcase some of the best DJs in the Dance Tent, including house legend Kerri Chandler, tech/house aficionado Portable, and the forward thinking Pearson Sound

Burton Agnes Jazz and Blues Festival Main Stage Lineup Confirmed

The main stage on the lawn hosts the festival’s now confirmed headline acts. With rolling fields behind and pristine woodland to the side, you couldn’t ask for a more stunning setting for some of the UK’s top Jazz and Blues artists to perform.

Chris Isaak has Announced a UK Tour

Chris Isaak has announced a UK tour that will see him play Manchester, Glasgow, Wolverhampton, Bristol and HMV Hammersmith Apollo, London.

The Courteeners take the lead spot on the line up for Chester Rocks

Chester Rocks 2012 will take place 16th-17th June at Chester Racecourse. Acts have now been announced, headlining on Saturday 16th will be, The Courteeners and on Sunday 17th, Pixie Lott.

Soundwave Returns in New location of Tisno with a killer Line Up

Europe’s finest boutique festival returns for its 4th year at its new stunning location of Tisno on the gorgeous Dalmatian coastline between Split and Zadar and with its best line-up yet!

Stop Making Sense Festival has Announced its Full Line Up

Going bold with a lineup that reads like a who’s who of UK and European electronic music, Stop Making Sense 2012 looks stronger than ever – where London, Berlin and Paris collide.

Eden Sessions Welcomes back Comedy from Tim Minchin

The Eden Sessions is welcoming comedy back in 2012 with musical comic Tim Minchin who will be headlining a one-off day of humour at the home of the famous Biomes on Saturday June 23.

Spectrum returns to The Warehouse with Chase & Status plus more

Spectrum returns in 2012 with another MASSIVE warehouse party, lining up Chase & Status, Sub Focus, Redlight, Disclosure, BrEaCh and more…

Ed Sheeran tops the bill at Relentless Energy Drink Boardmasters

Relentless Energy Drink Boardmasters in association with Vans is pleased to announce its line up for August 2012.