ContactMusic — Paul Weller reckons festivals have become "middle of the road".The veteran singer and guitarist - known affectionately as the Modfather - has played at festivals... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — During this backstage interview with Absolute Radio's Geoff Lloyd, Paul reveals that he's turned down an MBE. The Modfather looks back at past festivals, including the first V Festival. He tells Geoff that they've changed because people just want to ... more info

Guardian Music — Music lovers prepare to see the likes of Paul Weller, Pet Shop Boys and Kings of Leon, as this year's V festival gets going at two sites, in Staffordshire and Essex. See the best images from Hylands Park in Colchester here more info

NME — Virgin boss introduces 'The Modfather' onstage at Chelmsford more info

NME — Kasabian, Prodigy, Florence & The Machine also playing the bash more info

ContactMusic — Rock icons PAUL WELLER and NOEL GALLAGHER left onlookers disappointed with their antics on Monday (16Aug10), when the two musicians shunned booze for a quaint chat over a cup... more info

NME — Noel Gallagher, Paul Weller, Pixie Lott – your music gossip spot more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Starbucks may be the most ubiquitous coffee chain on the high street.But for these two icons of popular music, a greasy spoon is more than adequate for catching up on each others news.Oasis star Noel Gallagher, 43, enjoyed a brew with Paul Weller aka... more info

Gigwise — Band will join Modfather during November and December... more info

I Like Music — The Modfather is due to headline the Summer Madness Festival on August 29th 2010, taking place at Carisbrooke Castle on the Isle of Wight more info