The Peterborough Evening Telegraph

5 of the best music events to watch

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1 CHRISTINE AND THE QUEENS

Pitchfork Listening Club, May 29, 10pm

The compelling French pop phenomenon is the next guest on online music magazine Pitchfork’s Listening Club. The series features discussion­s about new songs and albums, plus interviews, intimate live performanc­es, Q&As with the viewing audience and more.

Where to watch: Find Pitchfork’s YouTube channel 2 KAISER CHIEFS

Royal Albert Home, May 30, 8pm

Indie heroes Kaiser Chiefs will play an exclusive set as part of the Royal Albert Home sessions, supporting the Royal Albert Hall while the venue remains closed.

The Leeds band have had a string of anthemic hits such as Oh My God, I Predict A Riot, Everyday I Love You Less and Less, Never Miss A Beat and Hole In My Soul.

The band have released seven original studio albums which includes their Mercury nominated debut Employment, number one follow up Yours Truly, Angry Mob, chart-topping Education, Education, Education, War and their most recent acclaimed album Duck.

Where to watch: royalalber­thall.com 3 SLAY AT HOME

May 29 and 30

The two-day live streamed metal and art event will feature previously unseen performanc­es, cover song collaborat­ions, commission­ed music, guest appearance­s and art installati­ons.

The line-up includes TesseracT, Darkest Hour, Twelve Foot Ninja and plenty more besides.

Where to watch: youtube. com/metalinjec­tion

4 DEAR CLASS OF 2020

June 6, from 8pm BST Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys and Kelly Rowland are among the stars performing at this unique event. Dear Class of 2020 is a virtual graduation ceremony hosted by YouTube to celebrate all the American students graduating this year. Where to watch: YouTube

5 LONG DIVISION FESTIVAL

June 6, 8pm Friends of Long Division Festivals past and present come together to present newly recorded songs, sessions, interviews and other surprises in one big super-festival package. Artists include Billy Bragg, The Wedding Present, The Lovely Eggs, Pictish Trail, Emma Pollock, Hands Off Gretel, Mi Mye and plenty more.

Where to watch: longdivisi­onfestival.co.uk

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