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Al Green and Michael McDonald

Soul legends have announced dates for a national tour.

Cardiff International Arena: Jun 22. LG Arena, Birmingham: Jun 23. MEN Arena Manchester: Jun 24 Jun. NIA, Bournemouth International Centre: Jun 26. O2 Arena London: Jun 27 (0844 477 2000).

Earth, Wind and Fire

70s soul funk legends perform live in the UK.

MEN Manchester Arena: Jul 20. NIA Birmingham: Jul 21. 02 Arena, London: Jul 22. (0844 477 2000).

Mario

The young r’n’b singer is back to perform a live date in London

Indig02, Millennium Way, London SE10 (0844 477 2000). Jul 29, 7pm.

Chic featuring Nile Rodgers

Funk pioneers perform live for one night only in London.

Indig02, Millennium Way, London SE10 (0844 477 2000). Sep 10, 7pm.

N*E*R*D

Pharrell’s hip hop outfit perform live at London’s Forum.

HMV Forum, 9 -15 Highgate Road, London NW5. Jun 23, 7pm.

DIZZEE RASCAL

Award-winning rapper Dizzee Rascal performs live in Sheffield.

02 Academy Sheffield, 37 -43 Arundel Gate Sheffield. Jun 24, 7pm.

Kano

UK rapper Kano performs a one-off gig in London.

Bush Hall, 310 Uxbridge Road, London W12. Sep 1, 7pm.

Erykah Badu

Nu classic soul singer Erykah Badu has a live date in the UK.

02 Academy Brixton, 211 Stockwell Road, London SW9 (0844 477 2000). Jul 24, 7pm. £32.50.

Drake

Hip hop newcomer Drake has announced a headlining date in London.

02 Shepherds Bush Empire, Shepherds Bush Green, London W6. Jul 12, 7pm. £25.50. www.livenation.co.uk

Nas and Damian ‘Jr Gong’ Marley

On the back of their collective studio album, Distant Relatives, Nas and Damian ‘Jr Gong’ Marley have announced two major dates in the UK.

02 Academy Manchester: Jul 16. HMV Hammersmith Apollo, Jul 20. £25/£30. www.ticketmaster.co.uk

Jay Z with support from Drake

Hip hop megastar Jay Z has announced a series of live dates in the UK, with support from newcomer Drake.

02 Wireless Festival, London. Jul 4. www.ticketmaster.co.uk

Leona Lewis

Singer Leona Lewis performs live with full band in a national UK tour.

SECC Glasgow: June 21 – 22. Metro Radio Arena Newcastle: May 24. The 02 Dublin: June 27. 7pm. £28.50.

Miss Flavour 2010

Flavour magazine is looking for ladies of all shapes and sizes aged between 18-27 to enter their annual beauty pageant, Miss Flavour. To register go to www.missflavour.com

Published: 21 June 2010
Issue: 1428