1 NICK CAVE AND THE BAD SEEDS

Cave and his long-serving compadres mark the re-release of the first four Bad Seeds albums with a string of UK dates.
Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton (www.brightoncentre.co.uk 0844 8471515), Sun

2 MGMT

Iridescent psych-pop of the first order from the New York duo, whose debut album Oracular Spectacular will surely figure strongly in the critical end-of-year audits.
Forum, Highgate Road, NW5 (www.kentishtownforum.com 020-7344 0044), Thur; Shepherds Bush Empire, Shepherds Bush Green, W12 (www.shepherds-bush-empire.co.uk 0905 0203999), Fri

3 JARVIS COCKER

Having formed the first incarnation of Pulp in the same year that Rough Trade Records launched, it's entirely logical that Cocker - now resident on the label - should front its 30th birthday celebrations. Other guests are promised but currently unconfirmed.
Shepherds Bush Empire, Shepherds Bush Green, W12 (www.shepherds-bush-empire.co.uk 0905 0203999), Wed

4 DIZZEE RASCAL

Effortlessly traversing the entire spectrum of hip-hop, garage, grime, dancehall and pop, the East End lyrical don - enjoying a higher profile than ever thanks to his chart-topping Calvin Harris double-hander Dance Wiv Me - takes to the road.
Forum, Highgate Road, NW5 (www.kentishtownforum.com 020-7344 0044), Sat

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