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Live At Leeds celebrates the best in upcoming local bands alongside national acts such as The Enemy, Los Campesinos, The Subways and Marina and the Diamonds (pictured). 3-5 May, various venues, Leeds
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With live music from Errors, Polinski and others and DJ sets from Death by Shoes and Drowned in Sound, Rolled School brings the roller disco into 2012. 5 May, Skate Central, Sheffield
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US power-pop band We The Kings round up their European tour before heading to Australia. 2 May, The Ritz, Manchester
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Exhibiting a huge range of contemporary prints, Printfest is the UK’s only artist-led printmaking festival. 5 May, Coronation Hall, Ulverston
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London indie five piece Spector head out on their Spectour III tour. 4 May, Sound Control, Manchester
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Following their recent sold-out European and UK headline tour The Vaccines perform four seaside arena dates. 4 May, Empress Ballroom, Blackpool
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Morecambe four-piece The Heartbreaks perform their unique jangle-pop. 6 May, Ruby Lounge, Manchester
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An audience with Stuart Maconie will see the Wigan writer and presenter muse on his life and wide range of interests. 4 May, The Dukes, Lancaster
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The Queen Of The North is a tender, funny and insightful new play about the life of famed actor Pat Phoenix. 3-26 May, Octagon, Bolton
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Brighton-based duo Blood Red Shoes return with their third album In Time To Voices and a UK tour. 5 May, Academy, Manchester
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