Guardian Music — Far from being just another soul singer, Josephine Oniyama is more Morrissey in Manchester than Dusty in MemphisHometown: Manchester.The lineup: Josephine Oniyama (vocals, music).The background: Josephine Oniyama is not another soul girl, even though... more info

Guardian Music — Thirty years after the car crash that almost killed him, folk hero Nic Jones is returning to the stage. He talks about his rebuilt body – and why he is an impostor'Excited? Nah, not really, but it should be good fun," says Nic Jones, with his trade... more info

Guardian Music — Seaclose Park, Isle Of WightWhen the Isle of Wight festival shifted to Solstice weekend to stake its claim as this year's Glastonbury, it didn't expect to inherit the traditional Thursday monsoon, causing waterlogged car-parks, evacuated tents and is... more info

Guardian Music — Off to the Isle of Wight this weekend? Here's our guide to the festival and how you can get involvedThe 2012 Isle of Wight festival kicks off this Thursday at Seaclose Park on the outskirts of Newport.Below are a few of our picks from the lineup, alo... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Sky Arts returns as the broadcast partner of the Isle of Wight Festival. This year Sky will increase its commitment to the festival, broadcasting live for 6 hours a day offering Sky customers a weekend packed full of music across Sky Arts 1, Sky 3D a... 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 festival goers who can't handle whole weekends in the mud, here are the best one-day gatherings around the countryThe 1234 ShoreditchWhen 1 SeptemberWhere Shoreditch Park, LondonWhat East London festival for emerging indie actsWho Arro... more info

Guardian Music — The Elbow frontman and amateur astronomer on what to look out for in the night sky this summerGet tomorrow's Guardian for a free festival guide containing star interviews, survival tips and comprehensive listings for all the best summer festivalsCome... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Fancy bagging yourself a pair of camping tickets to this year’s Isle of Wight Festival? Thought you might.This year’s festival – held at Seaclose Park, Newport, Isle of Wight on 21st-24th June – will feature performances by Bruce Springsteen ... more info

Guardian Music — Don't miss our ultimate guide to a packed summer of live music, free with the paper on Saturday 26 MayThere may be no Glastonbury this summer, but there are still a record number of music festivals on the calendar, ranging from big-name rock events t... more info