Music News - V-Fest and General Music Festival Newshttp://musicnews.virgin.com/http://musicnews.virgin.com/images/logo.gifhttp://musicnews.virgin.com/The new music festival and convention promises to bring hundreds of bands to the seaside resort.]]>The Scottish city has beaten off rivals to become the first venue outside London to host the prestigious awards ceremony.]]>The young US singer-songwriter is looking to woo British audiences when she arrives in the UK this summer.]]>A new music festival will take place this year with the main aim being to raise money for endangered animals.]]>Newly reformed band Blur have announced they will play T in the Park and Oxegen festival.]]>A unique competition has been launched by Oxfam to find the next big DJ.]]>Paul Weller, Simply Red and Jools Holland are confirmed for Forestry Commission Live. ]]>Big names possibly playing in 2009 include Bruce Springsteen, U2 and Green Day.]]>Its full-steam ahead for a unique Australian music festival.]]>Decision to reject Perth Live Music Festival is reversed.]]>Claremont Town Council deny application for music festival.]]>Just don’t call it a reunion.]]>The BLOC Weekend festival has released more names for the March 2009 event.]]>Tickets have already become available for the Isle of Wight Festival at Seaclose Park, Newport, next year.]]>Iceland Airwaves festival in Reykjavik set to go ahead despite the country’s economic turmoil having an impact.]]>Biffy Clyro are the latest addition to the Mencap charity event at the Union Chapel in London.]]>Sunday morning saw the early release of tickets for next year’s Glastonbury Festival.]]>The BBC Electric Proms is set to light up popular venues in London and Liverpool with established acts lining up alongside exciting newcomers.]]>The eleventh White Air Extreme Sports Festival promises thrills and spills for even the most jaded adrenaline junkie.]]>The event promises to bring the best of cutting-edge music to east London.]]>Fine food and ales, plus two days and two stages of mellow music from the likes of The Magic Numbers and Hot Club of Cowtown looks set to characterise this new festival.]]>The close of the festival season brings revellers one of the quirkiest and relaxing experiences of the season in Dorset.]]>