Gang of Four have already proven themselves to be one of the most important bands of the past 30 years, being pivotal influences for generations of bands such as Bloc Party, Foals, Maximo Park, Franz Ferdinand and many, many more. Now they’ve reformed, including the core original duo of Jon King and Andy Gill, and to celebrate they’re playing a super special show next Monday (24th August) at a secret venue in central London – and we have a pair of tickets for one lucky person to win.

And if getting some tickets wasn’t enough, you’ll also be provided with a copy of the setlist and photos from the evening enabling you to send over a quick review to be published on Tuesday or Wednesday here at theregoesthefear.com to be read by about 18,000 people. Sounds like something you’re interested in? Enter your name and email address in the form below and we’ll pick one person at random from all entrants at 11pm on Sunday evening, sending you details of where the gig is and all the other details you need on Monday morning.

The venue is a miniscule one compared to the bigger venues they’ll be playing in November (including the likes of the Forum in London), so you’ll be right up close and personal.

So, what are you waiting for? Enter your details in the form below if you’re able to make the show, and we’ll be in touch if you win!

This competition is now closed. We’re getting in touch with the winner.

The obligitory small print:

• The prize is two tickets to see Gang of Four at the a secret venue in London. No transport or other extras are included, unfortunately.
• Before entering please ensure that you are free and able to get to London for Monday night (24th August).
• Please note that this competition is run by Gang of Four’s people, not TGTF.
• Competition closes this Sunday, 23rd August 11pm.
• The winner will be notified on Monday morning (24th August) by email.

Carl Barat’s new band Dirty Pretty Things (well, they’re not that new I guess) are set to play an intimate gig tonight.

The band will play at Highgate’s Boogaloo bar to celebrate the opening of a new photo exhibition featuring them – ‘Come Closer: Dirty Pretty Things as seen by Roger Sargent‘.

The band will be jetting off to LA after the gig to start recording their second album.

I’m unsure at the moment of how to get tickets for this gig, but assume the majority will be available on the door.

Pop / indie cross-over extrodinaires Kaiser Chiefs have announced that they’ll be playing an exclusive show for Vodafone’s TBA.

The show will take place somewhere in Blackpool, with the venue being announced on the day. To win tickets you’ll have to enter one of two draws on the 30th or 31st August (this Thursday and Friday) on the Vodafone Music website.

However even if you don’t win tickets it’ll be shown on channel 4, so don’t worry.

Photo taken from rocktographer’s flickr stream.

Leicester’s finest Kasabian have announced that they’ll be doing a special one off gig in Leicester next Thursday, July 26th as part of Vodafone’s TBA series.

To win tickets you need to be in the draw either today or tomorrow.

For more information and to enter go to Vodafone Music.

Photo taken from Radio 1’s Interactive flickr stream.

Everyone’s favourite Staines four-piece, Hard-fi, have announced a “secret” tour around the UK later this month.

Tickets will be made available via a lottery on their website here. This will ensure apparently that its all fair. So they say.

Hard-Fi play:

Wednesday 25 July – Southampton Joiners
Thursday 26 July – London Dublin Castle
Friday 27 July – Stoke Sugarmill
Saturday 29 July – Manchester Roadhouse
Sunday 30 July – Edinburgh Cabaret Voltaire

Photo from sarahphotogirl’s flickr stream.

Athlete have announced that they will be playing a “secret” low key gig in South East London next Thursday, 5th July. Apparently the venue is easily accessibly by bus, DLR and British Rail. Full details of the location of the gig will be sent out with the tickets a few days before the event.

200 tickets will be available from their official website at 9am tomorrow (Tuesday 26th June).

Photo is taken from Narisa’s flickr stream

The awesome Irish indie rock band Ash will will warm up for their set at Isle of Wight Festival with a performance at the Year Zero club night at Camden’s Proud Gallery.

They’ll be supported by The Films and Goldspot.

Tickets are available to their myspace fans, competition winners on XFM and Radio 1, and also to those who queue up (though I’d probably start about 5pm tomorrow – its sure to be a big one!)

All the information is available here.

Photo of Tim Wheeler of Ash is taken from Justin Kent’s flickr stream.