Cars have been packed up with pop-up tents, toilet roll and plenty of food and drink as thousands prepare to descend on festivals around the country over the Bank holiday weekend.

Tattooed, shirtless, and rocking hard, Scottish rock band Biffy Clyro won thousands of new fans in the Marquee last night, myself included.

Organisers of the Live at the Marquee gigs in Cork city have announced that the Coronas, Pixies and Lana del Rey are among some of the acts who have sold out.

Arctic Monkeys lead the nominations for this year's NME Awards.

Arctic Monkeys lead the field for this year’s NME Awards with eight nominations.