Following on from last year’s amazing lineup, the Mencap Little Noise sessions are back again this November to raise more money for the mental disability charity.

The series of gigs at London’s Islington Union Chapel will take place over about 2 weeks, with more dates and artists to be announced

The charity’s ambassador, Jo Whiley, may be on maternity leave from her job at Radio 1, but she’s managed to get an incredible lineup to play. She commented: “Mencap’s Little Noise Sessions are a great opportunity to see big name bands play an acoustic gig in an intimate setting, whilst raising money for a really worthwhile cause.”

Fans wanting to buy tickets need to register on Mencapmusic.org.uk between October 1 and 16. All proceeds from ticket sales go to Mencap.

Saturday 8th November - Glasvegas, Cage the Elephant
Sunday 9th November - Razorlight, Florence and the Machine, Esser
Monday 10th November - Stereophonics, Seasick Steve
Tuesday 11th November - Adele, Angus And Julia Stone
Wednesday 12th November - Biffy Clyro, Friendly Fires, Frank Turner
Thursday 13th November - James Morrison, Katy Perry, Sam Beeton
Friday 14th November - Kasabian, Reverend and the Makers, The Hours, Fight Like Apes
Saturday 15th November - Keane, The Script, Bryn Christopher, Red Light Company
Tuesday 18th November - The Fratellis

The Fratellis have announced a string of tour dates to round out their successful year.

Tickets go on sale on Bank Holiday Monday 25th Augustat £20 a ticket, and £22.50 for London dates. Alternatively, they’re on presale here now.

Saturday 15th November - Dublin Ambassador Theatre
Sunday 16th November - Belfast Mandela Hall
Monday 24th November - Preston 53 Degrees
Tuesday 25th November - Manchester Academy
Wednesday 26th November - Norwich UEA
Thursday 27th November - Lincoln Engine Shed
Saturday 29th November - Newcastle Academy
Sunday 30th November - Sheffield Academy
Monday 1st December - Leeds Academy
Tuesday 2nd December - Bristol Academy
Thursday 4th December - Swindon Oasis
Saturday 6th December - Wolverhampton Civic
Monday 8th December - Exeter University
Tuesday 9th December - Southampton Guildhall
Thursday 11th December - Reading Rivermead
Friday 12th December - Margate Winter Gardens
Sunday 14th December - London Roundhouse
Monday 15th December - London Roundhouse
Wednesday 17th December - Brighton Dome
Friday 19th December - Dundee Caird Hall
Saturday 20th December - Glasgow Warehouse

The Fratellis have announced a string of smaller tour dates around the UK for mid April, ahead of their comeback with their second album.

Tickets are on sale now, priced at £17.50 for each date.

Wednesday 9th April - Morecambe Dome
Thursday 10th April - Newcastle University
Sunday 13th April - Sheffield The Leadmill
Monday 14th April - Birmingham Carling Academy
Wednesday 16th April - Manchester University
Thursday 17th April - Cardiff Solus
Saturday 19th April - Leeds Met Uni