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

ContactMusic — British singersongwriter Labrinth has snubbed requests from manager Simon Cowell to work with artists who found fame on The X Factor because he is not into the idea of collaborating with reality TV stars The musicianproducers Tinie Tempah collaborati... 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

Guardian Music — This month Tim turns his back on the reign of Calvin Harris and hunts for some fresh new popA couple of months ago, the New Yorker ran a brilliant piece that went behind the making of a potential pop smash. It centred on songwriting team Stargate –... 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

ContactMusic — Rita Ora takes being compared to Rihanna as a compliment The budding RampB signers debut single R I P - which features Tinie Tempah - was first offered to Rihanna and Rita is honoured to be compared to the star The 21-year-old told... more info

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ContactMusic — Tinie Tempahs next album is inspired by Chris Martin The Pass Out hitmaker is a huge Coldplay fan and says his forthcoming second record Demonstration is much more progressive and anthemic than his 2010 debut Disc-Overy He said... more info

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