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MELTDOWN
Free jazz originator Ornette Coleman picks an eclectic festival line-up that includes Moby, Yoko Ono's Plastic Ono Band, Baaba Maal and Patti Smith.
Until 21 June, South Bank Centre, SE1 (0871 663 2500, www.southbank centre.co.uk)
 
BRITNEY SPEARS
Yes, she's miming and the most spectacular physical manoeuvres come from her troupe of acrobats rather than the erstwhile princess of pop. But there is still plenty to enjoy at her last two London shows.
Tomorrow & Sunday, O2 Arena, SE10 (0871 984 0002, www.the02.co.uk)

KINGS OF LEON
Unstoppably huge Tennessee rockers play three giant London shows before headlining Reading and T In The Park.
15, 16, 30 June, O2 Arena, SE10 (0871 984 0002, www.the02.co.uk)
 
THE SCRIPT
Four nights in a row for the poppy Irish trio, whose single The Man Who Can't Be Moved was a huge hit.
16-19 June, Shepherds Bush Empire, W12 (0844 477 2000, www.shepherds-bush-empire.co.uk)

JOLIE HOLLAND
Old-timey Texan folk-blues singer, left, plays a one-off date to show off tracks from her lovely fourth album.
17 June, Dingwalls, NW1 (020 7267 1577, www.dingwalls.com)

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