1. Ticket scam hits festival fans

A consumer watchdog is looking into complaints of scam websites which have left Reading Festival fans ticketless.

2. Teens forced to camp after scam

Fans who failed to receive their tickets from dodgy internet touts will be queuing up tonight in a bid to bag one of the tickets on sale today.

3. A great fête awaits you

It’s the great British summer – and the Bleep Test Club is being very sensible in having a special celebration of music ‘indoors’.

4. Let battle commence

I’ve heard of local battle of the bands before, but one that lasts a whole year?

5. Could you be a Pigeon treat?

Get off to a flying start in your music career by appearing on a Homeless Pigeon compilation CD of local bands.

6. Such cheeky girls!

Reading singer Mira Manga is making a cheeky bid to raise money for her band’s latest tour.

7. Cornish four piece set to cause a stir

Tipped for the top by the NME, Cornish four piece Thirteen Senses perform their blend of melodic rock at The Fez Club on Friday, March 23. Originally scheduled in early February, the UK tour has been put back to accompany their new album.

8. Sharing your embarrassing Dad stories to win

Ever mindful of the increasing need to buy music for the whole family in the lead-up to Christmas, Sounds is helping with the presents list again this week.

9. Sounds: The Paddingtons, Billy Bragg and We Are Scientists

10. PRAISE COMES THICK AND FAST FOR TALENTED STACEY by Paul Cassell