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

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Impose Magazine — Following a dunk against the Thunder, Lakers small forward Metta World Peace turned to run back up the court, beating his chest in excitement and, without provocation, struck Thunder guard James Harden's head with his elbow. World Peace was ejected, ... more info

Guardian Music — Hoxton Bar and Kitchen, LondonTheir 2009 Mercury prize nomination briefly trained a spotlight on Sweet Billy Pilgrim's electrofolk, but it swiftly moved on when the Buckinghamshire trio failed to win. Left to their own devices, they have added a new ... more info