The mini-festival that is SouthlandsLIVE is upon us this weekend (Saturday July 16 from 1pm) set in the idyllic grounds of the quaint Edwardian arts centre in the corner of The Green off Swan Road, West Drayton .

Tickets can be purchased from the sandwich/coffee bar at 46 Station Road, West Drayton for just £8 and there are special deals for families and kids.

If, however, you are just too late then fear not. Here's a heads up for you concerning a two day music extravaganza that's taking place at the Battle of Britain Club on Uxbridge Road, Hillingdon the following weekend where all the proceeds go to the Macmillan Cancer Support team.

'Spit and Fire Night' Friday (July 22) is punk night featuring loud legends from near and far. Holy Faction, Dog Rotten, Rage D.C. and No Lip intend to destroy the silence with an attitude and vibrancy that'll de-wax your ear drums and fill you with a sense of defiance like '77 never ended.

'Hurricane' Saturday (July 23) is a mixed bag of musical genres that includes Style Clash, Jude, John Donegan, Final Hour, Mister Susan, Brothers Raising Hell and Girl in the Garden.

It's just £3 entry for either night and all the dosh will be transferred to the Macmillan Cancer Support charity whose work is invaluable to say the very least.

Hopefully the event organisers can raise a lot of adrenaline AND money for a good cause.

Be sure to tune into my interactive HayesFM radio show EVERY Tuesday at 9pm to hear live and original performers. PLUS more local live music news. You can find HayesFM on 91.8fm in London or GLOBAL online .

Cover Bands

Friday July 15

Zipper Tongue @ The Crown, High Street, Cowley

Dizzy Fish @ The Great Western, Dawley Road, Hayes

Larger Than Life Duo @ Hayes Workingmens Club, Pump Lane, Hayes

Replicant @ The General Eliott, St Johns Road, Uxbridge

The Upper Cut @ The Dolphin, Rockingham Road, Uxbridge

Bravado @ Tropic, Grosvenor Vale, Ruislip

The Flyers @ The Black Horse, High Road, Eastcote

Saturday July 16

Undersound @ The Ivy Leaf Memorial Club, Wimpole Road, West Drayton

Crazy Dog @ The General Eliott, St Johns Road, Uxbridge

2 Times Acoustic @ The Loch and Quay, West Quay Drive, Yeading

Glam 45 @ Tropic, Grosvenor Vale, Ruislip

Open Mic/Jam Sessions

4pm First Sunday of each month @ The Blues Bar, Station Road, West Drayton

8pm Tuesdays @ The Old Crown, Station Road, Hayes Town

8:30pm Wednesday @ The General Eliott, St Johns Road, Uxbridge

9pm Wednesdays @ The Crock of Gold, High Street, Ruislip

Thursday afternoons @ Harris And Hoole Coffee Shop, opposite Uxbridge Station

Thursday fortnightly @ The Three Steps, High Street Cowley (telephone for correct week)