One of the country’s most exciting young entrepreneurs discusses his involvement with this year’s Manchester International Festival

Win tickets to see Kodaline at the Hard Rock Cafe in Manchester, in association with Hard Rock Cafe and Absolute Radio

An uneven set from the Mercury winners suggests they might prove a case of too much, too soon

The alternative icon discusses returning to guitars, his autobiography and his legacy as one of rock’s most influential figures

The enigmatic duo’s near-mythical comeback finally comes to pass, and it was worth the wait

Fed up of yawning despondently into a lonely campus coffee? This one’s for you

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Will Lynn investigates as the pop sensation veers increasingly further off the rails

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Open’er has become a major player on the international festival circuit in recent years

EE 2013 will see over 100 of the finest global electronic artists hitting Knebworth Park this August

The brainchild of the people behind Secret Garden Party and Lovebox returns to Oxfordshire this August

A backdrop that combines the Mediterranean climate, mountainous scenery and crystal waters, Hideout is one of Europe’s leading dance getaways

Headlining alongside Kraftwerk are festival stalwarts Bloc Party and Foals, although there are over 500 live acts booked in total

A festival that prides itself on exhibiting some of the freshest new bands around

Gottwood is yet again shaping up to be one of the hottest UK festival tickets of the summer

The sibling festivals return to Fort Punta Christo this year for 8 days of fun in the sun

One of urban music’s most exciting voices talks progression, diversity and choosing his own path

Jon Fratelli talks reuniting, new material and returning to the band dynamic

The Fuse Film Festival will take place this Sunday in Academy 2, Manchester Students’ Union