SUMMER OF SOUNDS AT THE NATIONAL BOWL

In 2013 they played half a dozen arena dates on UK soil, and headlined the V Festival, but in June, the sibling success will be in Milton Keynes with support from Haim.

"This is a classic Bowl concert in every way - a great rock band at the top of their powers at an iconic venue, and we are really looking forward to it," said Gaming International operations director Bill Glass.

Expect the gig to reach a crescendo when...

Surely the opening strains of Sex on Fire will do it

Get tickets: www.livenation.co.uk 

 

Seattle-aces Pearl Jam are taking to the road for an 11-date European tour in June and July, and they wrap things up here in Milton Keynes.

The Eddie Vedder fronted outfit released their tenth studio album, Lightning Bolt last October, which debuted in the UK album charts at Number 2.

The release became their fifth Number 1 album in the States.

Expect the gig to reach a crescendo when....

Everyone has their favourite Jam tune.  For us, we'll wait patiently for Even Flow, or Jeremy, or Spin the Black Circle, or Getaway, or...you get the idea.

Get tickets: www.livenation.co.uk

Rewind more than two decades, and Milton Keynes was a scene leader on the dance scene, thanks in no small part to pioneering brand Dreamscape, which housed legendary dates at The Sanctuary music venue.

Thousands of dance fans made their musical pilgrimage to Milton Keynes to soak up the sounds pushed by the brand.

Now, Dreamscape returns here, bigger than ever, with a 20,000 capacity show at The Bowl.

ESP Promotions launched the brand 25 years ago, and they are the same bods bringing it back for your delectation.

"It's so exciting..." promoter Jim Tang said, "Our fans have never left us throughout the years and we couldn't ignore their requests for a reunion or let this monumental anniversary of 25 years of ESP Promotions slip by without marking it in some way."

MK brand Ultra Vegas is playing its own part in the colossal bash, with favourite spinners from back in the day stepping back to the fore, and including Richie Long, Bruce B, Pat Bedeau, Lawrence Daffurn, Jason Hodges, Antenucci, Johnny G, Sonny Wharton and DJ Spatt.

"The Ultra Vegas arena will provide 12 hours of sumptuous house music from three decades," promised UltraVegas owner Marc Carter, "This will be a day and night to remember for all the beautiful people," he added.

Accelerated Culture are also using the event for a much anticipated get-together, and promise the ultimate reunion.

Expect the gig to reach a crescendo when....

Are you joking?  Dance heads are always in the mood to party - expect one mammoth party.

Get tickets: www.dreamscapeevents.co.uk