Miike Snow to play London & Manchester in May

Swedish band Miike Snow have today announced their largest UK shows to date in London & Manchester. With their sophmore album 'Happy To You' set to be released on Monday 19th March, they will be playing Manchester's Ritz on Wednesday 30th May and London's O2 Brixton Academy on Thursday 31st May. Support comes from Niki & The Dove and Alex Metric, all the ticket info you need is after the jump.

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Rizzle Kicks announce November/December Tour

Following the high demand of tickets for their forthcoming tour over the next few months, Rizzle Kicks have today announced they will be back on the road in November/December at bigger and better venues. Pre-sale is up now HERE, with general sale going up tomorrow. Be quick to avoid disappointment - full list of dates after the jump.

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Radio 1 - Hackney Marshes Big Weekend 2012 (Emeli Sandé, Ed Sheeran, Michael Kiwanuka & more)

Hackney Marshes in London has been the venue confirmed to host this years Radio 1 Big Weekend event, on Saturday 23-24th June, with a line-up that includes Ed Sheeran, Emeli Sandé, Michael Kiwanuka, Dappy, Plan B, Jessie J, Labrinth, Florence, Lana Del Rey, Tinie Tempah, Rizzle Kicks and more. The event's director, Jason Carter, explains: "This is a concert in the heart of East London and we will use it as an opportunity to shine a light on and celebrate the young people of east London too". Registration for Hackneys Radio 1 weekend is now available, and will be open for six weeks - 100,000 tickets will be up for grabs, but you can bet your bottom dollar that they'll be gone in a flash. Registration details after the jump.

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Ed Sheeran - War Child Gig (w/ Damon Albarn & Graham Coxon) (February 19th)

February 19th sees the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire welcome Ed Sheeran to perform in aid of the War Child Charity. The pre-sale of 300 tickets will go on sale at 9am tomorrow HERE, with general sale going up at 9am on Saturday 4th February. Ed will be joined on stage by special guests Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon & Dry The River, so if you want to be at this special one off event, then I suggest you get up early and be at your laptop before 9am, as you know what happened with his recently sold out Autumn tour.

Jack Beats Announce UK Tour

With brand new live production from the Bionic League, a team who have handled production for the likes of Daft Punk & Deadmau5, Jack Beats have announced the dates for their forthcoming UK tour. Part of this new production will include social media interaction, with the Jack Beats fans being given a chance to upload photos (via an app) to the groups Facebook page - all of the images will then be intergrated into the live show. The tour kicks off at the end of Feb, you can hit the jump to see all the dates, this should be massive.

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Warehouse Project Easter Special 2012 (Line-Up)

After the success of last years WHP, and the final year at Store Street, it's time for a fresh start in 2012. This Easter Sunday The Warehouse Project showcases the new venue, with a marathon day and night house and techno event, including the likes of Loco Dice, Jamie Jones, CVS, Maya Jane & more. The precise location will remain under wraps until the morning of March 22nd, but despite rumours of a move to London, WHP definitely WILL be staying in Manchester. Get your tickets HERE and check the line-up in full after the jump.

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SBTRKT Announces US Tour

UK Electronic producer SBTRKT has today announced a number of dates in the US this Spring - the tour comes after the success of his self-titled debut album and will follow a forthcoming Wildfire 12", which will be released on February 21 and comes with an instrumental version of the track and the Drake featuring 'Ovo Remix'.

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Inner City Electronic presents James Zabiela @ Mint Club (February 10th 2012)

Inner City Electronic is a brand new project that will showcase the very finest acts in electronic music from right across the musical spectrum. To kick off proceedings they are set to descend upon The Mint Club, humbly welcoming the technical genius that is James Zabiela, in town for his first gig of 2012, with support from the hotly tipped up and comer T. Williams. Tickets HERE.

Nero add Sheffield date to March UK Tour

Due to high demand, MTA Records signee's Nero have added a Sheffield date to their forthcoming UK tour. The gig will on March 14th and fits in between Hertfordshire & Bristol. Get your tickets HERE.

D'Angelo - First show in 12 years TONIGHT in Stockholm

Yes, you read correctly, tonight sees the return of the one and only D'Angelo to our lives, and now we can rest assure that it's definitely no joke. Earlier today, he was snapped with a fan on the streets of Stockholm (above) looking well and tonight sees him perform his first show in just over 12 YEARS @ the Filadelfiakyrkan arena! You can see Tina Farris' first entry in her D'Angelo 2012 Tour Diary HERE and catch a couple more pics after the jump. YES YES YES!!!

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