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Rihanna - Wembley Stadium, Friday 24 June
Somehow, despite the fact that she’s a global superstar, it’s easy to forget quite how extensive Rihanna’s back-catalogue is. From the heady ‘Umbrella’ days to ‘Diamonds’, ‘We Found Love’, ‘What’s My Name’ and ’S&M’, this week’s London headline show promises to be non-stop bangers. Get tickets here.
Fold Festival - London, 24 - 26 June
Curated by Chic’s Nile Rodgers, and being held in London for the first time ever this year, Fold Festival will host the likes of John Newman, Grace, Alison Moyet and - of course - Chic.
Tegan & Sara - KOKO, Weds 22 June + Thurs 23 June
Hot on the heels of their brilliant new album, Love You To Death, the Canadian duo will take to the stage at London’s KOKO not once, but twice this week. That means if you miss them, you’re twice as big a fool. Get tickets here.
Pride - all across UK, 25 and 26 June
Given the horrific events of Orlando, there is no more important time for the LGBTQ community to come together and spread joy and defiance than right now. There’s music-related Pride events happening across the country this weekend, just look up what’s going on in your town.
Punk 1976-78 - British Library, all week
Alongside the British Library’s Shakespeare exhibition this month is the story of punk from 1976 - 78, as well as a pop up shop selling vinyl, books and all the punk march you could possibly wish for. It’s well worth checking out.
Ezra Furman: The Velvet Underground, Punk Pioneers - British Library, Thursday 23 June
One of the best musicians around at the moment reflecting on one of the most iconic musicians of all time - Lou Reed - alongside an acoustic performance? What more could you ask for? Discussing his forthcoming book on Lou Reed’s Transformer album, Furman will also perform a handful of Velvet Underground covers as well as some of his own songs.
Bristol Summer Series - Bristol, 22 - 24 June
With an eclectic line-up, including the likes of The Last Shadow Puppets, James Bay and Sigur Ros, there’s pretty much something for everyone if you’re looking for a festival with a little less mud.
Bowie Experience - Norwich Theatre Royal, Wednesday 22 June
Given that the world lost Bowie earlier this year, there’s never been a more poignant time to watch “the world’s favourite and most authentic tribute to the Thin White Duke.”
Autism Rocks Presents A Tribute To Prince - Hammersmith Apollo, Friday 24 June
Autism Rocks, the UK-based charity that brought Prince to London in 2014 and 2015 (including his last live performance in the UK) is honouring his musical genius by hosting a tribute show starring world-class acts CeeLo Green, Mark Ronson and Morris Day & The Time. Get tickets here.
Grimes - Birmingham Academy, Friday 24 June
Grimes’ London show a few months back was one of the best live gigs of the year so far. If you missed that, be sure to catch her at Birmingham Academy this Friday. Get tickets here.
