Pearl Jam UK Tour + Isle of Wight Festival

Celebrating their 21st anniversary, "Pearl Jam" will touch down in the UK and Europe next summer for a string of arena and festival performances. Their current line up consists of lead singer & guitarist Eddie Vedder, guitarists Mike McCready and Stone Gossard, bassist Jeff Ament, and drummer Matt Cameron. They play Manchester Evening News Arena on June 20 & 21, and "The Isle Of Wight Festival" on June 24. The festival runs from the 22nd-24th June, at Seaclose Park, Newport on the Isle Of Wight, & other acts already announced include; Bruce Springsteen, The Darkness & Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. For more info & tickets check www.alivetickets.co.uk

Drake "Club Paradise Tour!"

The Grammy nominated Canadian recording artist & actor "Drake" has recently released his second album entitled "Take Care", which is a beautifully produced hip hop/RnB work, boasting appearances from Rihanna, Birdman, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne & André 3000. He will be bringing his 'Club Paradise Tour' to UK arena's in the Spring, including Sheffield Motorpoint Arena on March 29 & 30, Manchester Evening News Arena on April 1, Liverpool Echo Arena on April 22, Newcastle Metro Radio Arena on April 23, & Capital FM Arena Nottingham on April 25. For more info & tickets check www.alivetickets.co.uk

Angels & Airwaves "New Album & Tour!"

Led by Blink-182's "Tom DeLonge", US alternative rock supergroup "Angels & Airwaves" recently released their new double album "Love: Album Parts One & Two", & have announced a UK tour for April 2012. Dates include; Nottingham Rock City on April 9, Manchester HMV Ritz on April 11, & O2 Academy Leeds on April 12. For more info & tickets check www.alivetickets.co.uk

Florence & The Machine 2012 Tour

Florence Welsh's art rock band "Florence & The Machine" have announced a UK tour for 2012 after enjoying massive success with the release of their second album "Ceremonials". The album features the hit singles "What the Water Gave Me" & "Shake It Out", & has a wonderfully unique baroque edge to it. With support from "The Horrors", Florence will be playing Manchester Evening News Arena on March 15th 2012, & Newcastle Metro Radio Arena on March 16th 2012. For tickets & more info check www.alivetickets.co.uk

Professor Green Tour!

East London hip hop sensation "Professor Green", born Stephen Paul Manderson, has announced plans for his biggest headline tour to date, and joining him on the bill will be producer & the Earthquake singer Labrinth. Professor Green recently released his second album entitled "At Your Convenience", which features the single "Read All About It", & includes contributions from members of the hip hop super group "Slaughterhouse". The tour takes in Manchester Academy on 2nd Dec 2011, Preston 53 Degrees on 3rd Dec 2011, Lincoln The Engine Shed on 10th Dec, & a 2012 date at Blackpool Empress Ballroom on April 28th. For tickets & more info check www.alivetickets.co.uk

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Album & Tour

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds originate from Manchester and include former Oasis session pianist Mike Rowe, drummer Jeremy Stacey of The Lemon Trees and percussionist Lenny Castro. Their self titled debut album was released in October and features guest appearances from the "Crouch End Festival Chorus" and "The Wired Strings", & is the first album to be released by Noel Gallagher since leaving Oasis. Tour dates include; Manchester Evening News Arena on Feb 13th, Motorpoint Arena Sheffield on Feb 19th, Newcastle Metro Radio Arena on Feb 23rd, & a later date at Liverpool Echo Arena on Sep 6th 2012. For tickets & more info check www.alivetickets.co.uk

Ben Ottewell Live!

Ben Ottewell, guitarist & vocalist of the 1998 Mercury Prize winning indie band "Gomez", released a solo album "Shapes & Shadows" earlier this year, which is awash with soulful acoustic charm. Ben will be playing material from his new album along with a selection of Gomez songs at Moho in Manchester on Dec 22nd 2011, & The Hop in Wakefield on Jan 21st 2012. For tickets & more info check www.alivetickets.co.uk

Snow Patrol New Album & Arena Tour

The Irish/Scottish 5 piece Snow Patrol have a UK Arena Tour planned for early 2012, & release their new album "Fallen Empires" on November 14th. Highlights of the album are the wonderfully anthemic "This Isn't Everything You Are", and the dramatic title track "Fallen Empires". The tour takes in Liverpool Echo Arena on January 31st, Nottingham Capital FM Arena on the February 1st, Manchester Evening News Arena on February 3rd, Newcastle Metro Radio Arena on February 5th, and Sheffield Motorpoint Arena on February 7th. The band will also be performing for Children In Need Rocks at Manchester Evening News Arena on Nov 17th. For tickets call 0844 888 4408 or check www.alivetickets.co.uk

The Maccabees New Album & Tour

Brighton based indie rock band "The Maccabees" will be on tour in the new year, playing Newcastle Academy on January 24th, and Manchester HMV Ritz on January 28th. The band have attracted a lot of attention with their sublimely beautiful song "Child", which features lead singer Orlando Weeks' passionate & emotive vocals, and the track is included on their third studio album, "Given To The Wild", which is due to be released on January 9th. For tickets call 0844 888 4408 or check www.alivetickets.co.uk

John Bishop Live in 2012

Merseyside's comedy superstar & TV personality John Bishop has just announced that he will be embarking on a nationwide arena tour next Autumn. John topped the charts with the fastest selling stand-up DVD of all time last year, and possesses one of the quickest & wittiest minds in the business. He will be performing at Manchester Evening News Arena on 27th/28th/29th Sep 2012, Liverpool Echo Arena on 1st/2nd/3rd/4th Oct 2012, Nottingham's Captital FM Arena on 15th/16th/17th/18th Oct 2012, & Newcastle Metro Radio Arena on 19th/20th/21st Oct 2012. For tickets call 0844 888 4408 or check www.alivetickets.co.uk

Roots Manuva!

MC "Roots Manuva", aka Rodney Smith, has a string of dates planned for the new year, following the release of his new album "4Everlution". One of the most innovative MCs around, blending reggae, dub, hip hop, & electronica, he plays HMV Ritz in Manchester on Jan 27,and Leeds Metropolitan University on Jan 28, 2012. For tickets call 0844 888 4408 or check www.alivetickets.co.uk

James Morrison!

UK singer/songwriter James Morrison's album "The Awakening" reached number one in the UK album charts & features the hit single "I Wont Let You Go" & also features James's collaboration with Jessie J, entitled 'Up', due to be released Nov 27. He will be playing 02 Apollo Manchester on Jan 31 & Feb 1, 2012, as well as performing at "Children In Need Rocks" at the Manchester Evening News Arena on Nov 17 this year. For tickets call 0844 888 4408 or check www.alivetickets.co.uk

Spiritualized To Play Manchester Academy!

English space rock band "Spiritualized", led by former "Spaceman 3" member Jason Pierce, will be playing the Manchester Academy on March 25, 2012 The band has released six studio albums, the best known and most critically acclaimed of these was 1997's "Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space". For tickets call 0844 888 4408 or check www.alivetickets.co.uk

Ben Howard - New Album & Tour Dates!

Devon born acoustic troubador Ben Howard has been enjoying some well deserved praise after the release of his debut album "Every Kingdom", available now on Island Records, and will be performing at Manchester's HMV Ritz on Feb 17 2012 & The Cockpit in Leeds on Feb 27. Ben's music has a fresh youthful feeling whilst still retaining a sense of wisdom & rootsy authenticity. For tickets call 0844 888 4408 or check www.alivetickets.co.uk

Panic! At The Disco

US two piece alternative rock & pop band "Panic! At The Disco" are to tour the UK, performing material from their 3rd studio album "Vices & Virtues" which features some excellent tracks, including "The Ballad Of Mona Lisa" & "Ready To Go (Get Me Out Of My Mind)". The bands current line-up consists of vocalist & multi-instrumentalist Brendon Urie, & drummer Spencer Smith. They play O2 Apollo Manchester on Jan 27 and O2 Academy Leeds on Jan 26, 2012. For tickets call 0844 888 4408 or chec www.alivetickets.co.uk

The Stone Roses Are Back!

Legendary Mancunian alternative rock band, "The Stone Roses" are planning a comeback for 2012 after lead singer Ian Brown & guitarist John Squire finally manage to bury the hatchet. The band are to perform two exclusive dates in Manchester at Heaton Park on the 29th & 30th June 2012 & are also planning a world tour - in a recent interview Ian Brown said "Our plan is to shake up the world". The Stone Roses are Ian Brown on vocals, John Squire on guitar, Gary Mounfield on bass & Alan Wren on drums. For tickets call 0844 888 4408 or check www.alivetickets.co.uk