Guardian Music — Joss Stone and Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson also among stars appearing on remake of Jeff Wayne's 1970s hitGary Barlow has landed a lead role performing on a revamp of the celebrated War Of The Worlds album.The Take That star is taking on two o... more info

Guardian Music — Fast becoming the band MGMT once threatened to be, Massachusetts electro-indie types Passion Pit will be offering synthy stompers from new one Gossamer on a short UK tour (13-20 Nov, tour begins QMU, Glasgow) …The Playgroup festival, shunted ba... more info

Nialler9 — You know it’s all about the small festival this year. Cork’s August bank holiday (3th – 5th) festival offering Indiependence is now in its fourth instalment and this year’s lineup in Deer Park, Mitchelstown includes: 2ManyDJs,... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Maverick Sabre is joining Brit rockers Kasabian and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds in Marlay Park on August 23rd. Also on the bill are Manchester siblings The Cribs.The London born but Irish raised singer-songwriter has been touring with Pl... more info

Guardian Music — Hyde Park, LondonOf the many gigs set to take place in Hyde Park this summer, Wireless veers closest to hipness, thanks to its dance/hip-hop/R&B lineup. And this year, thanks to the rain, it also felt like a proper festival. Punters sloshed through s... more info

Guardian Music — Here are the best small-scale music festivals of the summerAll Tomorrow's PartiesWhen 7-9 DecemberWhere Butlins, Minehead, SomersetWhat Eclectic get-together, curated by the NationalWho Kronos Quartet, the Antlers, Owen Pallett, Boris, Tim Hecker, Me... more info

Guardian Music — Glastonbury might not be happening this year, but there are plenty big fests not to be missedBeach Break LiveWhen 14-18 JuneWhere Pembrey Country Park, CarmarthenshireWhat A late spring break-style party for UK students with a mix of top dance, urban... more info

Guardian Music — For all those ravers out there, here are the best summer dance gatheringsThe Beat-HerderWhen 29 June-1 JulyWhere Ribble Valley, LancashireWhat Atmospheric annual event in lush woodlandWho Orbital, Death In Vegas, Lee "Scratch" Perry, GoldieHow much W... more info

Gigwise — Stooshe, Delilah and Crystal Fighters also join the London festival line-up more info

Nialler9 — Indiependence Festival has announced the lineup that will play at Deer Farm in Mitchelstown Cork from August 3rd to 5th. 2ManyDJs, Beardyman, Maverick Sabre, Scroobius Pip, Feeder and LTJ Bukem are the international bands playing while the Irish acts... more info