Five gigs to see this week (June 24-30)

David Smyth rounds up the best gigs to catch this week
Upping the Anti: Rihanna
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David Smyth24 June 2016

Rihanna

June 24, Wembley Stadium (0844 980 8001, wembleystadium.com)

Its confusing release strategy set an awkward tone, but Rihanna’s Anti album has provided some of her most impressive music. Her hits list was already bulging, which should make for a euphoric stadium experience.

Autism Rocks Presents a Tribute to Prince

June 24-25, Eventim Apollo, W6 (0844 249 1000, eventimapollo.com)

Prince’s last gigs in London raised money for the charity Autism Rocks. Now they’re bringing his music to life again with a line-up featuring Cee Lo Green, Mark Ronson DJ-ing, plus Larry Graham and Morris Day & The Time.

The Orchestra of Syrian Musicians

June 25, Festival Hall, SE1 (0844 875 0073, southbankcentre.co.uk)

Syrian musicians who have been forced to flee their country are brought together again to play with guest musicians including Damon Albarn, Paul Weller and Rachid Taha.

FOLD Festival

June 24-26, Fulham Palace, SW6 (0844 844 0444, foldfestival.com)

Nile Rodgers’ disco pioneers Chic play three times at his own “Freak Out Let’s Dance” weekender, joined on respective nights by Labrinth[CORRECT], Beck and John Newman.

Ed Harcourt

June 30, Borderline, W1 (020 7734 5547, theborderlinelondon.com)

A Mercury nominee 15 years ago, Harcourt is better known these days as a collaborator and songwriter for others. But thanks to his friend Paloma Faith talking him up, he’s back with a new major label record deal and a strong new album in August.

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