Guardian Music — He may not be a publicist's dream, but the maverick musician will bring his forward-looking curiosity to this year's festivalThe appointment of Richard Thompson as director of this year's Meltdown is good news, but champagne and fireworks aren't appr... more info

DrownedInSound — London's South Bank Centre have announced that Richard Thompson will be the Artistic Director for 2010's Meltdown Festival, following in the pretty substantial footsteps of Ornette Coleman, Massive Attack, Lee Perry, Jarvis Cocker and Nick Cave, amon... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Watch Channel 4 on Feb 26 at 11.25pm to catch all the actionPaul Weller is to receive a top honorary prize at this year's NME Awards, the annual Godlike Genius title.The former frontman for The Jam will receive his award later this month and perform ... more info

Guardian Music — A look back at some of the best, worst and more controversial Brits performancesFollow the Brit awards 2010 live now with our liveblog1989 Brits organisers took the questionable decision of teaming former page 3 model turned pop star Sam Fox and Flee... more info

Guardian Music — All you need to know about the 30th Brit awardsAge: 33.Appearance: A middle-aged music industry CEO in a union flag minidress.It's back? And bigger than ever. Tomorrow's awards at Earl's Court Arena will be celebrating 30 years of the Brits.I thoug... more info

Guardian Music — Meet the rock managers who've spotted an opening for them to bring expertise and experience – as well as funds – into the art worldMusic and the visual arts have had a loose relationship for decades. From the 60s onward, bands like the ... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Paul Weller is to receive a top honorary prize at this year's NME Awards, the annual Godlike Genius title.The former frontman for The Jam will receive his award later this month and perform with ex Oasis man Gem Archer at the event which takes place ... more info

NME — Former Pulp singer to head up Brixton event more info

Guardian Music — A new Beatles mash-up with the Wu Tang Clan has set the web alight, finds Chris SalmonSince Danger Mouse came to prominence with his brilliant 2004 Beatles/Jay-Z mash-up, the Grey Album, the net has been on the lookout for his successor. The latest h... more info

Guardian Music — For the second in his series of literary, rock'n'roll hijinks, Richard Milward decides that all you need is love. Unless, that is, you're being pinned to the ground by burly hotel staffAfter first nibbling ecstasy at 17, me and my pals made a conscio... more info