What's on, when it's on

Mike and The Mechanics

Following a six-year hiatus & a massive reunion with Genesis, Mike Rutherford has joined forces with one of the UK's most successful R&B acts Andrew Roachford & Canadian born singer & actor Tim Howar for a new generation of Mike & The Mechanics. Mike & The Mechanics formed in 1984, as a side project that would go onto sell over 10 million albums. DetailsHMV Hammersmith Apollo, London, 16 Mar 2014

The Overtones

The Overtones have stormed onto the scene of popular music in both the United States and the UK, and they have done so with relatively simple and incredibly catchy music. The mood of their material is incredibly light, but it is well composed and it would doing them a disservice to say that they are not talented musicians. DetailsColston Hall Bristol, Bristol, Today

Mad Dog Mcrea

Mad Dog Mcrea blend a unique mixture of folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and 'shake your ass' music. From self-penned songs of adventure, drinking, love and life to traditional songs of gypsies, fairies, legless pirates and black flies, Mad Dog never fail to capture their audience with their infectious songs. DetailsThe Half Moon, Putney, Putney, Tomorrow

Architects

When it comes to England's metal core scene no one comes quite as close to creating a stir and the Architects manage to do. Founded in 2004 after undergoing a couple name changes that band proceeded to release their debut album "Nightmares" in 2006. DetailsCardiff University Students Union, Cardiff, Today

Berkshire Maestros

A celebration of music in Berkshire, featuring young people from Berkshire Primary, Junior and Secondary Schools performing alongside leading music professionals: The BBC Singers Ben Parry, Musical Director of the National Youth Choirs of Great Britain. Supported by: Berkshire County Choirs Berkshire Youth Percussion & Marimba Ensemble Berkshire Youth Symphony Orchestra. DetailsRoyal Albert Hall, London, Today

Billy Elliot

Billy Elliot the Musical is an award winning musical that first premiered back in 2005 in London's West End. It is based on the film "Billy Elliot" which was released in 2000. DetailsVictoria Palace Theatre, London, Today

We Were Evergreen

We Were Evergreen are an alternative indie-electro-pop band from France. The Parisian trio were born in 2008, after a new year's resolution that, for once, actually stuck. DetailsBarfly Camden, London, Today

Miles Kane

Miles Kane, Indie superstar and one half of the brilliant "Last Shadow Puppets", will be embarking on an 8 stop tour of the UK this spring. Miles is currently on the road supporting indie hard rockers "Kasabian", but will be taking a time-out from his supporting role, by headlining a bunch of shows on his own. DetailsWulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton, 14 Mar 2014

Caro Emerald

Caro Emerald is a Jazz singer from Amsterdam. Her debut single 'Back It Up' was released in 2009. DetailsPlymouth Pavilions, Plymouth, Today

Mountbatten Festival of Music

The Mountbatten Festival of Music returns, featuring the Massed Bands of Her Majesty's Royal Marines performing over three nights at the Royal Albert Hall. These concerts display the outstanding versatility of some of the world's finest military musicians and are given the “West End” treatment with spectacular lighting effects. DetailsRoyal Albert Hall, London, 13 Mar 2014

Heaven 17

Heaven 17 has been one of the most influential English Synthpop icons of the 80's. They burst onto the music in 1981 after founding members Martyn Ware and Ian Craig March left their original band, the Human League. DetailsManchester Academy 2, Manchester, 15 Mar 2014

Editors

The Editors are a popular indie rock band previously known as Pilot, The Pride and Snowfield. Based in Birmingham, The Editors already have two platinum albums, having sold more than two million albums worldwide. DetailsThe Roundhouse, London, 18 Mar 2014

We Are Scientists

'We are Scientists' are a New York-based indie rock band. Their debut album, released in 2002 was called 'Safety, Fun and Learning (in the order)' with their fifth and latest release being 'Barbara' in 2010. DetailsO2 ABC Glasgow, Glasgow, Tomorrow

Miranda Hart

English actress, writer and comedienne Miranda Hart, award winning Queen of Comedy is on stage doing stand-up for the first time since her hit series ‘Miranda‘ aired on the BBC. Grab a chance to see Miranda's laugh out loud genius live. DetailsMotorpoint Arena Cardiff, Cardiff, Today

Lee Scratch Perry

If this was a specially exhausting night for you, you are in for a treat. Everyone, get ready to get real steady, for in a moment, we will be welcoming a living legend, Lee Scratch Perry. DetailsKazimier, Liverpool, Tomorrow

Jon Richardson

Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, regular Have I Got News For You panellist and star of Live at the Apollo is taking his new show, Funny Magnet, across the UK. With a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe behind him, Funny Magnet sees everyone's favourite young grumpy man return to the stage. DetailsQueens Theatre Barnstaple, Barnstaple, 18 Mar 2014

Andy McKee

Andy McKee's acoustic guitar can approximate the polyrhythmic interplay of a percussion ensemble, the harmonic sweep of a string section, the dazzling runs of a bluegrass doghouse bass-and-banjo duo, and virtually anything else his pastoral compositions and tasteful covers require. In 9 years and 5 records he's written an oeuvre that globally inspires and intrigues music fans. DetailsThe Tabernacle (Notting Hill), London, Today

Example

Boundless energy, an onslaught of monster rave anthems and backed by an full on band the Example live experience is a force to be reckoned with ? energy levels are cranked up to the max and feet aren't touching the ground. The tour follows a relentless summer of festival dates including Glastonbury, Wireless, Lovebox, Big Chill, V2011, Creamfields and a return to the Balearics to headline Ibiza and Majorca Rocks. DetailsKOKO Camden, London, 13 Mar 2014

Michael Buble

Michael Buble began his career at the tender age of sixteen after his granddad secured him spots at nightclubs in return for some plumbing! Since then he's become a household name, singing mainly jazz-style songs, and his tour dates are typically sold out well in advance of concert dates. Get tickets for Michael's gigs early. DetailsBirmingham NIA, Birmingham, Tomorrow

Elton John

Elton John is one of the top selling musical artists of all time, and this fantastic musician is on his tour which is bound to sell out at all venues across the UK. Definitely one to watch. DetailsBJCC Arena, Birmingham, 15 Mar 2014

Wicked

Award-winning musical Wicked tells the story of an unlikely friendship between two witches who meet at the sorcery academy. Join the girls on their exciting adventures in Oz as they grow, part ways and fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West. DetailsApollo Victoria, London, Today

Australian Pink Floyd

Australian Pink Floyd is the band to see when it comes to Pink Floyd tributes. More than just an average cover band, Aussie Pink Floyd meticulously strives to recreate the ground-breaking work of the iconic band and put on mind-blowing live stage shows. DetailsThe O2, London, Today

Lion King

Walt Disney's incomparable portrayal of the growth and rise of the lion cub, Simba,in the back drop of the African Savannahs,has been adapted to create the equally awesome West End Theatre creation, "The Lion King". The show, which is an award winning creation of Julie Taymor, is being currently being staged at the West End's historical Lyceum Theatre, and is on its thirteenth successful year. DetailsLyceum, London, Today

The Christians

The Christians were prime movers in the soul scene that emerged from England's North West at the end of the 80s. Along with other iconic bands they brought a slicker, sophisticated, soul-flecked sound to the charts at the end of that heady decade. DetailsThe Half Moon, Putney, Putney, 14 Mar 2014

The Lion King

The musical The Lion King brings to life the story of young Simba's challenge to fulfil his destiny as king of the lions and defeat his tyrannical uncle in the process. The show features the enchanting musical score from the Disney film The Lion King with new songs that have also been written into the musical adaptation. DetailsTheatre Royal Plymouth, Plymouth, Today

X Factor Live

You've watched them perform on your telly and now you can see them LIVE on tour. That's right X Factor fans, our final eight are coming to a stage near you in February 2014 - and you can buy tickets to see them TODAY. DetailsLiverpool Echo Arena, Liverpool, Today

Fiddler On the Roof

From the award-winning producers of The King and I and High Society comes a new production of one of the world's favourite musicals, directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood, the nation's favourite Strictly Come Dancing judge and master of the musical stage. Filled to the brim with classic songs like If I Were a Rich Man, Matchmaker Matchmaker, Sunrise Sunset and To Life, Fiddler On The Roof was the longest running production on Broadway for over 13 years and when you join Tevye, his family and friends, you will understand why. DetailsBirmingham Hippodrome Theatre, Birmingham, Today