SouthlandsLIVE 2016 tickets go on sale this week a month ahead of the West Drayton music festival which takes place in the idyllic grounds of Southlands Arts Centre just off The Green, Swan Road on Saturday July 16.

A vibrant mixture of original and cover bands make this event a highlight of Hillingdon Borough's summertime music scene. The music spans from 1pm until 9pm on with an impressive line up of local melodic talent.

On the bill are indie rockers Cara Cara from Hertfordshire. West Drayton's metal grunge punks Bird Brain Mafia. Soulful covers and originals from Band of King. The Napiers have an unplugged set of near forgotten gems from the vaults of pop music.

The Music In Mind charity make a show in the form of Eva Okwonga and friends. Indie soul brothers Salt hail from Beaconsfield. Indie prog pop sounds come in the form of West London's The Lodgers.

And last, but not least, West Drayton's very own seasoned three piece covers outfit known as Undersound.

There will be stalls of all kinds on site such as food and drink vendors as well as clothes and general festival stalls. Ticket prices are: £8 for adults, £5.50 for under 14s and a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) will cost just £22. You can buy your ticket either from the Southlands Facebook page or the Southlands website .

A limited amount of tickets can be purchased at the No 46 sandwish and coffee bar on Station Road, West Drayton.

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 June 17

The Power of Soul @ The General Eliott, St Johns Road, Uxbridge

The Fantastic Elastic Band @ The Brook House, Kingshill Avenue, Hayes

Bootleg Bee Gees @ Tropic, Grosvenor Vale, Ruislip

Stop and Search @ The Black Horse, High Road, Eastcote

Saturday June 18

MOT @ The Three Steps, High Street, Cowley

Tail-Gator @ The General Eliott, St Johns Road, Uxbridge

The Orieoles @ The Battle of Britain Club, Uxbridge Road, Hillingdon

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)