Gigwise — Singer will play capital next month... more info

Guardian Music — Myrtle Park, BingleyThe small Yorkshire town of Bingley may be an unlikely home for a major pop festival, but the fourth Bingley Music Live has established itself as a cheaper, more family-friendly alternative to the giant Leeds. A bill stretched fro... more info

NME — Plus Paolo Nutini and Seasick Steve play the V Stage at Stafford site more info

Guardian Music — Everyone from Brian May to Boredoms has bulit their own axe. So why not get creative and turn your skateboard into one?What are they? Guitars don't just come in Fender and Gibson flavours, you know. There's a whole universe of DIY designs out there t... more info

NME — Acts join James, The Enemy and Seasick Steve at the Yorkshire bash more info

Guardian Music — Belle & Sebastian's much-anticipated ATP Bowlie Weekender 2 (10-12 Dec, Butlins, Minehead, atpfestival.com) has now added Foals, Crystal Castles, Edwyn Collins, Steve Mason and Dean Wareham playing the influential dream-pop of his former band Galaxie... more info

Guardian Music — Paddock Wood, KentHop Farm's selling point may be its au naturel feel, but perhaps this year the organisers were too laidback – coach companies were given the wrong start time so hundreds of people missed the first four acts, while there were hour-... more info

Uncut — When I get to Hop Farm on Saturday still blessed-out on memories of Van Morrison’s set the night before, I find it a very different place. [...] Read more! more info

Guardian Music — Paddock Wood, KentThe Hop Farm festival has endured mixed fortunes to date. The inaugural event in 2008 was a major success thanks to a headline set by Neil Young, but last year's second-division indie-rock lineup and inflated ticket prices resulted ... more info

NME — Belfast bash also features Seasick Steve and Iron & Wine more info