Lianne La Havas
Dec 14, O2 Academy Brixton, SW9 (0844 477 2000, buy tickets here)
Newly Grammy nominated in the Best Urban Contemporary Album category, here La Havas will demonstrate why those Americans, not least her mate Prince, reckon she’s a classy piece of work.
Caravan Palace
Dec 15, O2 Forum Kentish Town, NW5 (0844 847 2405, buy tickets here)
Expect some fancy outfits among the crowd for these pioneers of the electro swing scene and their mix of modern dance and vintage jazz.
Stereophonics
Dec 16, O2 Arena, SE10 (0844 824 4824, buy tickets here)
The Welsh rockers were back in the number one spot for the first time since 2007 with their latest album, Keep the Village Alive, and accordingly are back in our biggest venue too.
Slaves
Dec 17, O2 Academy Brixton, SW9 (0844 477 2000, buy tickets here)
A Christmas celebration of a great year for the Tunbridge Wells punks. Isaac Holman should be ready to drum up a storm once again after dislocating his shoulder last month.
Simply Red
Dec 17-19, O2 Arena, SE10 (0844 824 4824, buy tickets here)
Mick Hucknall marks the 30th anniversary of his soul band with this tour and their first album in eight years. Natalie Imbruglia is the warm-up act.
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