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Don’t know about you, but summer seems like a stupid time for festivals - all hot and stinky. Which is where Winter Sound System comes into play - check Markus Schulz, Crookers, Steve Aoki, Tiga, Laidback Luke, Felix Da Housecat, Gareth Emery, Joachim Garraud, M.A.N.D.Y (live), The Proxy, Zombie Nation, Agnelli & Nelson, Thomas Von Party and more at this Scene-presented monster. It all happens Sunday June 13 at Doomben Racecourse as part of Queen’s Birthday celebrations.

West End is a special place - just ask the people that live and work there. They’ll tell you. If you needed more evidence, don’t miss the second annual West End Carnivale, featuring a mad array of music, arts, circus performers and workshops, at Souths Leagues Club, Davies Park, West End. Acts include The Bamboos, Laneous & The Family Yah, Darky Roots, Kingfisha, Grassroots Street Orchestra and plenty more.

Clock the lineup and it shouldn’t be a surprise - Creamfields is selling out fast. First and second-release tickets are already goneski, with third round on sale now. Don’t miss The Bloody Beetroots Death Crew 77, Steve Angello, MSTRKRFT, Ferry Corsten and new additions tyDI, Ashley Wallbridge, Sean Tyas and Rachmad on Monday May 3 at Southern Cross Fields (near the airport).

Australia's largest Indigenous hip hop, R&B, music, dance and cultural youth festival, Stylin' UP, is coming back around in 2010 for its 10th anniversary, and ain’t no bad weather going to stop it this time. A celebration of indigenous culture and a chance for Inala to fill up with pride, Stylin’ UP are offering artists a chance to play as part of an “emerging artists” bill - email info@stylinup.com.au for an application form.

The festival formerly know as Jamfest has changed to Supafest - the promoters, Non Stop Entertainment, would like to make it known that the festival is not affiliated with Jam, Jam Music or Jam Recordings. The lineup, venue and date remain the same - catch Akon, Kelly Rowland, Pitbull, Sean Paul, Jay Sean, Eve, Chris Sorbello and DJ Nino Brown at RNA Showgrounds on Saturday April 17.

Folk legend Rodriguez may have only turned out a couple of albums, but they are loved to the point of straight-up worship among fans. Despite disappearing for almost two decades, he seems to have found himself and will play The Tivoli on Tuesday March 31.

Zuri is now the home of Provocateur, a regular Friday night party, bringing world-class DJs and performers to the table. Starting with an exciting launch party on Friday March 26, Keli Hart, Matt Kitshon and Benn Hopkins provide the beats - you revel in the opulence, enjoy your drink and shake your ass. Simple.

Damn! Obese Records progeny and former Gold Coast boy M-Phazes has hit number one on the AIR indie charts and placed 20th on the ARIA album charts. Go son!

Edu K is on his way back to our fair shores. Switching easily between Baile funk, fidget and tropical house, this man knows how to craft a set - don’t be sleeping on Thursday April 8, when he drops into The Monastery.

Where can I get some Tang? If you’ve ever asked that question, don’t miss out on Raekwon The Chef when he plays The Step Inn on March 19. Dank Morass’s Swob and Danck have just been added as supports.

Where it’s at - I’ve got six turntables and the Wolfmother rhythm section - say my name, baish. I am Kid Koala with my new creation The Slew - rocking the back out of The Zoo on Wednesday May 5.

SXSW - the world’s biggest launchpad for new music for the past decade - is happening in Austin, Texas right now. We’re not there. But if you want to know more, head to page 21 for a rundown and interview with Grand Atlantic.

Planet Nightclub hosts prominent UK house legend Eddie Halliwell on Saturday April 24. This will be a huge night, with supports from Steve Strangis, Pete Smith, Mandy Onassis, Cosmo Cater and far too many more to mention here.