Guardian Music — ATP: I'll Be Your Mirror, LondonIn the past 10 years, the ATP organisation has written its own job description, pioneering the experimental residential festival, and, with Don't Look Back, attempting to create the credible greatest hits gig. I'll Be ... more info

Guardian Music — The 2011 nominees – Adele, PJ Harvey, Elbow and Katy B – are indisputably deserving artists. If only the Mercury panel would swing us a curveballIn pictures: Mercury prize 2011 nomineesTraditionally, the bookies tend to make a bit of a mess of th... more info

Guardian Music — Cecil Sharp House, LondonJon Boden is an intriguing workaholic. He plays with two bands – the massively successful Bellowhead and the Remnant Kings – while also continuing as half of the inspiring folk duo Spiers and Boden. He clearly enjoys co... more info

Guardian Music — Information and lineups for the UK's best Folk and World festivalsAeonWhen: 26-28 AugustWhere: Shobrooke Park Estate, Crediton, DevonWhat: Shoestring boutique festival in a Devon park.Who: Zun Zun Egui , Jazzsteppa, Submotion Orchestra, Matthew Halsa... more info

Guardian Music — Shepherd's Bush Empire, LondonTen years ago, in a pub on the outskirts of Oxford, a former genetics student who had switched his attention to the melodeon and concertina met a singer and fiddle player influenced by "Tom Waits, Benjamin Britten and Pe... more info

Altsounds — Following their big feature/ interview on BBC Breakfast earlier this week, Bellowhead have announced details of a huge UK tour that takes in a set of headline shows this April, gigs at Glastonbury, Latitude, Truck, Summer Sundae, V Festival, Womad, G... more info

Guardian Music — Southbank Centre, LondonThis was a triumphant night for the Indian folk-rocker Raghu Dixit. When I last saw him, in his home city Bengaluru, he was playing to a massive crowd who knew all his songs. But this was far tougher: it was the opening night ... more info

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Altsounds — On 14th - 17th July in the sumptuous surrounds of the Suffolk countryside, the welcoming daisy-adorned gates will open for the 6th edition of the magical and fantastical Latitude Festival. With four bespoke arenas dedicated to music, Latitude offe... more info

Altsounds — Britain's sweetest music festival,* Summer Sundae Weekender 2011* are delighted to announce the next tantalizing wave of acts to add to this year's bill. It looks like it is set, yet again to deliver one of the most diverse and inspiring line ups of ... more info