Music: FESTIVAL COMPETITION: Summer Sundae

500x300Known as ‘Britain’s sweetest music festival’, Summer Sundae hosts acts as diverse as Blur guitarist-turned-solo-artist Graham Coxon, electro-dance trio Factory Floor and pop-rock boy band McFly. Now in its 11th year, the festival has grown from an initial one-day concept, with headliners Morcheeba and Lambchop, into three days jam-packed with bands. The Rising, Musician and Cabaret tents are certainly the place to be for a range of up-and-coming treats. CONTINUE READING THIS POST >

News: Barclaycard Mercury Prize Albums of the Year revealed

albumsoftheyearAn important year for musical creativity and excellence is highlighted by the 12 Albums of the Year shortlisted for the 2010 Barclaycard Mercury Prize.

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Music: Jack Daniel’s Competition

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Jack Daniel’s will be making music history in Manchester when Manc legends Mike Joyce (ex-Smiths drummer) and Tim Burgess (The Charlatans) team up with The Whip, I Am Kloot, Jonny Brown (Twisted Wheel), The Answering Machine and Dutch Uncles for an incredible JD Set that promises to deliver an unforgettable reworking of Buzzcocks’ punk classic ‘Spiral Scratch’. CONTINUE READING THIS POST >