With new single "Chocolate" being Zane Lowe's hottest record in the world, and with them being band no. 2 on XFM's Great X-pectations there's no better time to check these guys out. "The widely predicted return of guitar bands in 2013 has led to glances towards the 1975 as potential leaders of the pack" - The Guardian The Manchester four piece come to town for the first time and bring their stadium sized new wave indie with them! Having recently released the incredible 'Sex EP' to a flurry of great reviews and spent most of the year touring with the likes of Little Comets and All The Young this is a band you're going to be hearing a lot more from in 2013. Their eclectic mix of influences makes them appeal to wide audience from fans of The Xcerts to Palma Violets and Passion Pit to Bastille. Ages 14+ (ages 14-15 to be accompanied by an adult).

Walk 3 in a series of 5 organised by the N. Cumbria Local Group of the RSPB with the aim of encouraging an interest in bird-watching in Carlisle. People with an interest in birds but none or limited experience of identifying them can spend time with RSPB members. A gentle stroll around the Woodland nature reserve, with a lot of time stopped, looking for birds in trees & bushes. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Children welcome if accompanied by an adult. Please note the footpaths are uneven and/or muddy in places. Meet at Car Park, Kingmoor Rd adjacent Woodside.

Timeless layers of lush instrumentation, with beautiful melodies and sweet lead vocals from a band who have acquired cult status in their native Glasgow. Ages 14+ (ages 14-15 to be accompanied by an adult).

Incredible East London Ska and reggae band. They earned their formidable reputation live and the first album has sold more than 7500 copies with zero PR. Their 2nd album in 2012, 'Part & Parcel', mixed Jamaican styles with pop hooks, grimey raps, filthy basslines and a punk rock work ethic to create a sound familiar to newcomers, yet unique below the surface. "Distancing itself from the ska punk of old, this is instead a modern day dub, reggae and hip hop-inspired classic" ('Part & Parcel' album review) - Rock Sound Ages 14+ (ages 14-15 to be accompanied by an adult).

Hailed by some of Rock’s royalty Vampires Rock is a show like no other. With a twist of rock and a hint of comedy, and jam packed with the greatest anthems you know and love, you’re guaranteed to be on your feet! Steve Steinman plays the supremely evil Baron Von Rockula owner of the Live and Let Die club. In search of a new bride the Baron must convince the unsuspecting Pandora who auditions for the new singing position, to cross over to the dark side and live for ever in Rock N Roll Hell. With a massive fan base and sales well over a million, Vampires Rock has reach cult status and is about to explode the World over. Along with Steve Steinman a full cast of superb singers, dancers and formidable band, blast their way through some of the greatest ever rock anthems including; ‘We Will Rock You’, ‘Bat Out of Hell’, ‘Highway to Hell’, ‘Since You’ve Been Gone’,’Sweet Child Of Mine’, ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’, ‘Devil Gate Drive’, ‘I Love Rock n Roll’, ‘Poison’ and many more! All teame