Although serving as soldiers is their day job, these three singers, including Sergeant Richie Maddocks from Oldham, have taken the chart by storm with their album of covers including 'Lean On Me', 'Coming Home', 'A Soldier's Christmas Letter', 'Sailing' & 'Sacrifice'

Brett Anderson & Bernard Butler & co were one of the indie groups that defined the nineties, with a string of top 10 singles and albums. Now reformed after many years of hiatus.

Legendary Irish folk outfit showcase their boisterous and distinct take on their country's heritage with boozy reels like 'Seven Drunken Nights', 'Black Velvet Band' and the traditional 'Whiskey In The Jar' alongside more anthemic and noble numbers like 'The Irish Rover'

Formed in 1999 as a side project for a few members of Godspeed You! Black Emperor. Since then, their sound, and lineup, has grown and evolved into something purely distinct

Fusing rock n roll music with hardcore. This stems from a deep love for bands such as Black Flag, Minor Threat, as well as The Clash, Chuck Berry & anti rock n roll such as Elvis Costello & The Attractions

WE HAVE AN EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR YOU - 20% OFF YOUR TICKET TO SEE CIRQUE DU SOLEIL'S VAREKAI AT THE TRAFFORD CENTRE (IN THE BIG TOP) FROM THURSDAY 25TH FEBRUARY TO FRIDAY 12TH MARCH 2010. Following on from its sell out run at London's Royal Albert Hall, Cirque du Soleil will be bringing its spectacular masterpiece, Varekai to Manchester for the very first time. Appearing at the Trafford Centre under the Grand Chapiteau (Cirque's Big Top) from Thursday 25th February until Sunday 21st March 2010. This will be the only stop for Varekai outside London, and is on for a strictly limited period only. Varekai, meaing "wherever" from the Romany language, is an explosive fusion of colourful drama and awe-inspiring acrobatics. The seemingly impossible becomes possible through the stunning displays of skill and power, and set to a pulsating music score and interwoven by thrilling choreography. The Grand Chapiteau is a huge temperature-controlled temporary structure which seats over 2,500 spectactors per performance. All the seats are cushioned and circle a central stage like a Roman amphitheatre, giving everyone a fantastic view of the show. There has never been a better time to dream!

Did you ever hear the one about the comedian who doesn’t tell jokes? After touring the world, critically acclaimed City Life finalist Phil Buckley is back by popular demand.