2008’s Give it A Name festival has been announced, a haven for all those emo kids who want to stay inside in the summer instead of getting their makeup muddy in a field.

Tickets go on sale on Friday (18th January) at 9am. As per previous years, the lineup plays both venues, swapping over between London and Sheffield.

Saturday 10th May 2008 - London Earls Court
Sunday 11th May 2008 - Sheffield Arena
Paramore
“Special Guests”
Finch
Set Your Goals
Strike Anywhere
All Time Low
My American Heart
Mayday Parade
Meg & Dia

Sunday 11th May 2008 - London Earls Court
Saturday 10th May 2008 - Sheffield Arena
30 Seconds To Mars
Billy Talent
Glassjaw
“Special Guests”
Silverstein
Anti-Flag
youmeatsix
The Color Fred
Four Year Strong

30 Seconds to Mars, the Jared Leto led band from the US have announced an 11 date UK Tour in early 2008.

Tickets go on sale on Friday (5th October) at 9am. Catch them at the following:

Thursday 24th January - Newcastle Academy
Friday 25th January - Dublin Ambassador
Saturday 26th January - Glasgow Barrowlands
Sunday 27th January - Manchester Academy
Tuesday 29th January - Liverpool Academy
Wednesday 30th January - Leeds Met Uni
Thursday 31st January - Bristol Academy
Saturday 2nd February - Birmingham Academy
Sunday 3rd February - Norwich UEA
Monday 4th February - Southampton Guildhall
Wednesday 6th February - London Hammersmith Apollo