Rick’s rolling into town

Every month we get inside the mind of one of the biggest names in music. This issue: Roy Harper . Since the mid-60s, the progressive folk singer-songwriter has enjoyed a successful solo career that’s also found him collaborating with everyone from Pink Floyd and Peter Gabriel to Kate Bush and Ian Anderson. But he’s never quite reached the commercial heights of his peers. As his Final Tour: Part Two fast approaches, he looks back over highlights from his career so far and teases a brand-new album.

Guide to THE BEST events in September

Your heads-up on this season’s must-see shows and events

As a 51-year-old dad who still loves clubbing, is Radio 2 DJ Vernon Kay down with the kids — or the ultimate cringe-inducing parent? “I’m a bit of both,” he grins. “I’m master of the guestlist for our

FOR almost 20 years now, choirmaster Gareth Malone has been bringing people together through the power of song. He’s done everything from inspiring schoolchildren to find their voices to forming choir

The wonderful coast of Northumberland is the venue for Lindisfarne Festival, hosted at Beal Farm which overlooks the Holy Island. The adults-only event from August 28-31 features music, comedy, poetry