1 MASSIVE ATTACK'S MELTDOWN

Massive Attack begin their tenure as this year's Meltdown curators with a rare live set spanning the 16 years since they released the era-defining Blue Lines.
Southbank Centre, SE1 (www.southbankcentre.co.uk 0871 6632500), from Fri, until Jun 22

2 ESTELLE

After the success of her wonderful Shine album, pop's comeback queen starts her first tour after her recent chart-topping run.
Shepherds Bush Empire, Shepherds Bush Green, W12 (www.shepherds-bush-empire.co.uk 0844 4772000), Thur

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3 FLEET FOXES

The debut album (see review, page 24) by Robin Pecknold's Seattle outfit numbers among the best of the year so far.
The Venue, ULU, Malet Street, WC1 (www.barflyclub.com 020-7637 1848), Wed

4 BLACK KIDS

The emerging indie sensations from Florida follow the ecstatic reaction meted out to their debut single I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance With You with a string of UK shows.
Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester (www.colchesterartscentre.com 01206 500900), Fri

5 GABRIELLA CILMI

The Australia-born singer has scored one of the year's big radio hits with Sweet About Me - a typically insidious excerpt from her debut album Lessons to be Learned.
Bush Hall, Uxbridge Road, W12 (www.bushhallmusic.co.uk 020-8222 6955), Sat

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