St Paul’s Cathedral, 03 November 2009

Bob Hoskins, star of Disney’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ will be switching on the lights in the cathedral. There will be live music from opera singer Andrea Bocelli, Spandau Ballet, Little Boots and Britain’s Got Talent star Faryl Smith, Scouting for Girls and the St Pauls Cathedral Choir.  There will also be a world record attempt for all to take part in, in a mass Christmas Carol sing along.

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Regent Street and Oxford Street,  03 November 2009 – 05 January 2010

A joint Christmas lights event following the theme of Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ with stars of the new Disney adaptation turning on the illuminations.  Jim Carrey will be turning on the lights on Oxford Street and Colin Firth and Robin Wright Penn on Regent Street.  There will also be live music from The Noisettes and Daniel Merriweather.

http://london.londinium.com/99301

A Very Merry Christmas in Covent Garden, 12 November 2009 – 04 January 2010

The Market Building will be transformed by Christmas lights, chandeliers, a 40ft christmas tree, with live reindeer, choir performances, children’s storytelling, music and gingerbread workshops.

http://london.londinium.com/99303

Carnaby Street, 13 November 2009  to 06 January 2010

Following a 1960s theme of Love, Hope, Joy and Peace the area will be transformed with illuminations and a cascade of snowflakes and giant snowmen inflatables.

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South Molton Street, 17 November 2009

South Molton Street Christmas lights will be switched on by X Factor star Diana Vickers.  Some stores will be offering special discounts and promotions and there will be a selection of free food and drink, Champagne, mulled wine, beer and mince pies with live music from Oompah Brass.

http://london.londinium.com/99307

Marylebone High Street, 18 November 2009

The Marylebone Christmas lights will be switched on amongst Champagne, mince pies, fireworks, street performers, carols, live music, a grotto and special appearance from Father Christmas from 4pm onwards.

http://london.londinium.com/99304

Westfield with  Mariah Carey, 19 November 2009

Mariah Carey launches her new album and turns on the Christmas Lights at Westfield.  Her entrance up the Southern Terrace will begin at 6pm, turning on the lights in The Atrium at approximately 6.15pm. Her album cd sleeve signing will take place from 6.30pm.

http://london.londinium.com/99302

Bond Noel on Bond Street, 19 November 2009

A one day shopping event in aid of Great Ormand Street Hospital which will see Bond Street transformed and covered in snow with street entertainment, fireworks, rickshaw sleighs, reindeer and carol singers.  Lights will be switched on at 6pm by Anna Friel.

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Leadenhall Market, 20 November 2009

The Lord Mayor will be turning on the Christmas lights at Leadenhall Market, where there will be festive decorations, Christmas tree, mulled wine, minced pies, performers, live music and a carol concert with the Salvation Army.

http://london.londinium.com/99306

The Brunswick’s White Christmas, 20 November 2009

The shopping centre’s first Christmas lights event, launched by a lantern parade from local school children and followed by singing from last years X-factor contestant Laura White.

http://london.londinium.com/99309

Enchanted Woodland, 20 November – 06 December 2009

For this annual event the arboretum is decked with coloured lights, creating an atmospheric winter path which can be walked in around an hour, past many species of trees and a frosty lake.

http://london.londinium.com/99310

Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree Ceremony, 03 December 2009 – 05 January 2010

The Trafalgar Square Christmas tree lighting up ceremony takes place on the 3rd December with the lights staying on from midday to midnight daily until 5th January 2010.  There is also carol singing taking place daily from 5 to 9pm until 22nd December 2009.The Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree, a gift from the people of Norway, is traditionally over 25 metres tall, over 50 years old and decorated in individual white lights.

http://london.londinium.com/64524

Canada Square Park
Price: Free

This free annual Jazz festival in Canary Wharf will host a great variety of rising stars and established artists playing live. With over 200 shops and restaurants at Canary Wharf, visitors can enjoy jazz, shopping and dining all in one great experience. The line-up includes Tom Cawley’s Curios, Twelves Trio, Porkchop feat. James Morton, Brandon Allen Quintet, Gilad Atzmon’s Orient House Ensemble, Mike Westbrook Band ‘Off Abbey Road’ and more!

http://london.londinium.com/92357

Lloyd Park

Live music and entertainment, a bandstand, street theatre, a funfar and much more make this summer festival in Croydon a tempting proposition. With a ‘World Party’ on Saturday, and ‘Croydon Mela’ on Sunday, this multi-cultural festival is fun for everyone!

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The Latitude Festival is a recently created annual music and culture festival that takes place in Henham Park, Southwold, Suffolk, England. The first Latitude Festival took place on the 14-16 July 2006. Latitude is said to be more similar to continental European festivals; as well as a comprehensive bill of musicians, bands and artists across four stages – The Obelisk Arena, The Uncut Arena, The Sunrise Arena, and the Huw Stephens curated Lake Stage – the festival comprises elements of theatre, art, comedy, cabaret, poetry, politics and literature.

Headliners for this years festival include  Grace Jones, Pet Shop Boys and Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds as well as representatives from almost every theatrical and literary companies in the U.K.

http://london.londinium.com/51173

A festival for all those digging guitar based music, expect to get properly rocked out this year with apecial 3rd day added to this years event. Head liners this year include, The Killers, The Kooks, Bruce Springsteen, Ben Harper, Seasick Steve, The Pretenders, Neil Young, Fleet Foxes, Dave Mathews Band and many more…

http://london.londinium.com/78560

Bloc Party are playing Olympia as part of a UK tour in 2009. Following the success of the Chemical Brothers concert in Olympia’s Grand Hall, the band have decided to play their only London dates at this amazing venue. Now the perfect band to support them have been confirmed – Foals.

The Oxford-based band’s album Antidotes was one of the highlights of 2008, and the two bands are sure to make this another legendary Olympia gig.

http://london.londinium.com/74227

The Kentish Town Forum

The Kentish Town Forum is a special live music venue and has seen many of the greats bless its stage over the years. From Hip Hop to Heavy Metal the forum always maintaines a consistent repertoir of  acts.

Feb- May Listings

Thu 19th Feb    Children Of Bodom + Cannibal Corpse

Fri 20th Feb    Kick Ass with Chris Crudelli featuring Babes with Blades

Fri 27th Feb    Reel big fish

Mon 9th Mar    Amon Amarth + very special guests Obituary

Thu 19th Mar    Doves

Fri 20th Mar    Sparks + performing Kimono My House and Exotic Creatures Of The Deep

Sat 21st Mar    Sparks + performing No. 1 In Heaven and Exotic Creatures Of The Deep

Tue 24th Mar    Animal Collective

Fri 27th Mar      The Vaselines + Special Guests

Fri 3rd Apr    Stiff Little Fingers + Chelsea

Sat 4th Apr    Presidents of the United States + special guests

Wed 8th Apr    Eagles of Death Metal

Thu 9th Apr    The Sisters Of Mercy

Fri 17th Apr    Papa Roach

Sat 18th Apr    Sharon Shannon Big Band

Thu 23rd Apr    Saxon + Doro + Sweet Savage

Fri 24th Apr    ASIA

Sat 25th Apr    The Levellers

Thu 30th Apr     Friendly Fires + Plus special guests

Wed 6th May    Devo

Fri 8th May    Beirut + Shearwater

Thu 21st May     Gallows + Every Time I Die

Fri 22nd May    Shapeshifter

Mon 25th May    Luciano Ligabue

Sat 30th May    New Found Glory

http://www.londinium.com/london/73343.html

February / 02

Friday         13     Errol Brown – The Farewell Tour + special guest Yolanda Brown

Saturday     14     Ultimate Boogie Night – Rose Royce featuring Gwen Dickey

Saturday     14     Ultimate Boogie Night – Rose Royce featuring Gwen Dickey

Sunday        15     Valentine’s Show – Day 26, Taio Cruz

Friday         20     Billy Ocean Show + Gaucho Meal Package

Friday         20     Billy Ocean

Saturday     21     An Audience with Eddie Kadi

Friday         27     Evelyn Glennie DBE + guest appearance from Shlomo

Saturday     28     Freddie Jackson – Gaucho Meal Package

Saturday     28     Ultimate Boogie Night – Freddie Jackson

March / 03

Friday             6     Synergy

Saturday         7     Level 42

Sunday            15     T-Pain Thr33 Ringz Tour

Thursday        19     Heather Small Show + Gaucho Meal Package

Thursday        19     Heather Small

Friday             20     UK’s Finest – Face of 2009

Saturday         21     The Illegal Eagles

Sunday           22     Musiq Soulchild

Sunday           29     Trey Songz + J Holiday

April / 04

Saturday         11     Vopli Vidopliassova

Saturday         18     Ultimate Boogie Night: Cameo

Sunday            19     N-Dubz – Uncle B Tour

http://www.londinium.com/london/65023.html

indigO2 is the hidden gem within The O2, the smaller entertainment venue next to the arena under The O2 roof. With a flexible capacity of 2,400, indigO2 is the perfect venue for any live music, comedy, clubnight, TV recording or corporate event. Since opening its doors on 2nd July 2007 with a stunning performance from Jools Holland, indigO2 has witnessed show-stopping sets from the legendary Prince after-show parties, The Eagles album launch, The Who and Chaka Khan to today’s chart toppers, Ne-Yo, Usher, Estelle, T-Pain and Busta Rhymes to name a few.

http://www.londinium.com/london/65023.html

The 02 certainly have their hands on a lot of hot music and the Shepherds Bush Empire is no exception to the rule. Fine acts that you can catch this year include….

29-Jan:    ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS
30-Jan:    BUZZCOCKS – ANOTHER BITES TOUR
31-Jan:    PRETTY THINGS – CANCELLED
03-Feb:    CHAKA KHAN
06-Feb:    THE ONLY ONES
08-Feb:    NME SHOCKWAVES AWARDS SHOW 2009: GASLIGHT ANTHEM
12-Feb:    TEDDY THOMPSON
13-Feb:    NME SHOCKWAVES AWARDS SHOW 2009: MYSTERY JETS
20-Feb:    NME SHOCKWAVES AWARDS SHOW 2009: TRICKY
22-Feb:    NME SHOCKWAVES AWARDS SHOW 2009: PETER DOHERTY
23-Feb:    NME SHOCKWAVES AWARDS SHOW 2009: THE WOMBATS
24-Feb:    CANDI STATON
26-Feb:    NITIN SAWHNEY
28-Feb:    MOSTLY AUTUMN
02-Mar:   CHRIS CORNELL
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Another of Londons’ famous Venues, playing host to some of the the worlds and indeed the U.K.s finest entertainer. Here is the gig list so far confirmed this year(subject to cancellations etc).

Sat 31st Jan       Live Nation presents     Seasick Steve
Sat 07th Feb     Phil McIntyre Entertainments presents Russell Brand
Thu 12th Feb    Phil McIntyre Entertainments presents Russell Brand
Fri 13th Feb      Phil McIntyre Entertainments presents Russell Brand
Sun 15th Feb     Live Nation presents    Sharleen Spiteri
Wed 18th Feb    Abhann Productions presents    Riverdance
Thu 19th Feb     Abhann Productions presents    Riverdance
Fri 20th Feb      Abhann Productions presents    Riverdance
Sat 21st Feb       Abhann Productions presents    Riverdance
Wed 04th Mar   – presents    SpongeBob SquarePants – The Sponge Who Could Fly.
Thu 05th Mar    – presents    SpongeBob SquarePants – The Sponge Who Could Fly.
Fri 06th Mar      – presents    SpongeBob SquarePants – The Sponge Who Could Fly.
Sat 07th Mar      – presents    SpongeBob SquarePants – The Sponge Who Could Fly.
Sun 08th Mar    – presents    SpongeBob SquarePants – The Sponge Who Could Fly.
Mon 09th Mar    Metropolis Music presents    Franz Ferdinand
Wed 11th Mar     AEG LIVE presents    BHARATI – The wonder that is India
Sat 14th Mar       On Stage presents    MICHALIS HATZIGIANNIS
Sat 21st Mar        3A Entertainment presents    Brainiac Live
Mon 30th Mar    SJM Concerts presents    James Morrison
Fri 03rd Apr       CMP LIVE presents    Kenny Rogers
Sun 05th Apr      Live Nation presents     Jason Mraz
Wed 08th Apr    Flying Music presents    The Solid Silver 60s Show
Sat 18th Apr       PM presents    The Three Mediums
Fri 24th Apr       Live Nation presents    Ultravox
Sat 25th Apr       Mean Fiddler presents    The Zombies -
Sat 02nd May     SJM Concerts presents    Gary Moore
Sun 03rd May     SJM Concerts presents    Rhydian
Fri 22nd May      3A Entertainment presents    Lord Of The Dance
Sat 23rd May      3A Entertainment presents    Lord Of The Dance
Sun 24th May     3A Entertainment presents    Lord Of The Dance
Mon 25th May    3A Entertainment presents    Lord Of The Dance
Tue 26th May     3A Entertainment presents    Lord Of The Dance
Wed 27th May    Live Nation presents    Antony and the Johnsons
Thu 28th May    – presents    LazyTown Live! – The Pirate Adventure
Fri 29th May      – presents    LazyTown Live! – The Pirate Adventure
Sat 30th May     – presents    LazyTown Live! – The Pirate Adventure
Sun 31st May     – presents    LazyTown Live! – The Pirate Adventure
Mon 01st Jun     3A Entertainment presents    Leon Jackson
Mon 15th Jun     3A Entertainment presents    Ali Campbel
Fri 03rd Jul       – presents    The Wiggles – You Make Me Feel Like Dancing
Sat 04th Jul       – presents    The Wiggles – You Make Me Feel Like Dancing
Fri 02nd Oct     Mean Fiddler presents    Mott The Hoople
Sat 03rd Oct     Mean Fiddler presents    Mott The Hoople
Fri 09th Oct      SJM Concerts presents    Porcupine Tree
Fri 16th Oct       Warner Bros presents    SCOOBY DOO and the Pirate Ghost
Sat 17th Oct       Warner Bros presents    SCOOBY DOO and the Pirate Ghost
Sun 18th Oct     Warner Bros presents    SCOOBY DOO and the Pirate Ghost
Fri 23rd Oct      Phil McIntyre Entertainments presents    Tim Minchin

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Formerly the Carling Academy, this legendary venue plays host to some of the worlds greatest music acts. Here are a few of the acts this prestigious venue has to offer in 2009

29-Jan:     THE STREETS
30-Jan:     KERRANG! RELENTLESS ENERGY DRINK TOUR 2009
07-Feb:     ONE NATION VALENTINE’S BACK TO BACK SPECIAL
10-Feb:     RUSSELL BRAND
11-Feb:      RUSSELL BRAND
14-Feb:     DEFENDERS OF THE FAITH II
15-Feb:     REGGAE VALENTINE SHOWCASE
21-Feb:     SHOCKWAVES NME AWARDS TOUR 2009
06-Mar:   THE TING TINGS
09-Mar:   JOHN LEGEND
11-Mar:    NIGHTWISH
28-Mar:   WORLD SOUND CLASH 2009
11-Apr:     THE ENEMY
12-Apr:     THE ENEMY
06-May:   THE SPECIALS
25-Sep:     ORBITAL
11-Oct:     UK B-BOY CHAMPIONSHIPS : WORLD FINALS

http://www.londinium.com/london/19501.html

One of Englands best kept sectrets and funkiest festivals to be at!
The Secret Garden Party is your party. Made for you and by you.
The Party is a moment in the year where you can explore your wildest fantasies
and realise your wildest dreams. It is radically expressive and radically inclusive.
Please be a part of The Garden as it blooms for four days in 2009.

Need we say more???

http://www.londinium.com/london/69658.html

The Reading and Leeds Festivals are a pair of annual music festivals that take place in Reading and Leeds in England and are run by Festival Republic. The events both happen on the bank holiday weekend in August (on Friday, Saturday, Sunday), and share the same bill (usually with one or two exceptions). Between 1998 and 2007 the dual festivals were known officially as the “Carling Weekend” until parting ways with their sponsor Carling in November 2007.

In 2007 the capacity of the Reading site was 80,000 and the Leeds site was 70,000. This was an increase of several thousand on previous years[9] The Reading festival is held at Little John’s Farm on Richfield Avenue in central Reading, near the Caversham Bridge. The Leeds event is held in Bramham Park, the grounds of a historic house. Campsites are available at both sites and weekend tickets include free camping. Day tickets are also sold.

Typical scenario is

• Main stage – major rock/indie/alternative acts
• NME/Radio 1 stage – less well-known acts, building up to an alternative headline act
• Carling stage – acts with less popular appeal and breakthrough acts
• Radio 1 Lock Up Stage – underground punk/hardcore acts. Due to demand, from 2006 this stage took up 2 days rather than previous years where it was only 1 day.
• Dance tent – dance music acts, on the day that the above stage does not run
• Alternative tent – comedy and cabaret acts plus DJs.
• TopMan Unsigned stage – Unsigned acts from the local area (Leeds only)

http://www.londinium.com/london/62509.html

Although tickets are not available till March 09, this is a two day event that should not be missed. Promising a wide range of acts, performers and artists The Virgin Festival is still one of the main summer festival highlights. For those who are not aware this festival is held in 2 different locations and caters for many different tastes, make sure that when tickets are available, you book for the right site! Until then follow the link to keep you posted!!

http://www.londinium.com/london/51163.html

WOMAD Charlton Park bathed  in glorious rays across the festival weekend. Surrounded by greenery, colourful flags and some of the finest music the world has to offer. This festival has a huge reputation for being the quintessential music festival, and to most people it is. Although the line up has not yet been disclosed one can only expect the finest and most talented artists to be there and this year Womad have introduced new tickets for 14-17 years olds and improved parking/ camping facilities for all. This year will be even better boast the organizers… Not sure if that’s possible but i for one wont stop them from trying.

http://www.londinium.com/london/62513.html

Aside from the mind-blowing music and fantastical frolics, Bestival has always been renowned for its fancy dress themes. 2008’s fancy dress theme was a strangely prophetic one but in the rain-soaked surrounds of Robin Hill our 30,000 Freaks Under The Sea looked utterly stunning.  All of the Sponge Bobs, Jellyfish, Submarines, Octopuses and Mermaids gave Bestival its own special magical aura that kept us all smiling. This year the Bestival team are getting cosmic for 2009 and all things alien, space, and intergalactic is the theme for this years extravaganza. Book now or live in regret!!

http://www.londinium.com/london/51156.html

Glastonbury Festival is the largest greenfield music and performing arts festival in the world and a template for all the festivals that have come after it. The difference is that Glastonbury has all the best aspects of being at a Festival in one astonishing bundle.

It’s like going to another country, a hip and thrilling Brigadoon that appears every year or so. Coming to Glastonbury involves a fair amount of travel, and probably a queue to get in but, when you get past these impediments, you enter a huge tented city, a mini-state under canvas. British law still applies, but the rules of society are a bit different, a little bit freer. Everyone is here to have a wild time in their own way.

Undoubtedly one of the U.K.s largest and most famous of festivals. Set against the backdrop of the Somerset hills and valleys this music and culture explosion is a unique and wonderful gathering. Every year it boasts a fine line up of international and local talent, and rain or shine pack yer wellies. However book your tickets now as they are likely to sell out well before the festival takes place. More tickets are available from the 2nd February.

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