The quartet of former youth workers are set for mainstream success with their feelgood blends

Various Dalston venues, Friday 4 and Saturday 5 May 2012

Hackney Empire, until 5 May 2012

Hackney Citizen readers can win free tickets to these great events this summer – simply answer two questions to enter the draw

The Hackney Citizen meets local band Trim the Barber, and investigates the acute moral sense which permeates their music

Award-winning Irish songwriter’s diverse collection of songs takes inspiration from Hackney, the 2011 riots and the challenges of success

This psychedelic rock band is one you have to hear

Barbican, Saturday 3 March 2012, 7.30pm

Power Lunches, an arts café which doubles as a rehearsal studio, is boosting Dalston’s growing reputation as a hotspot for musical creativity and innovation

Shacklewell Arms, Dalston, Wednesday 18 January 2012