The Civic Hall, Totnes, 10 May

Champions of all things funky DJs Pete Isaac & Griff – aka Jelly Jazz – are hosting a night to celebrate its 15th birthday with Anglo Brazilian underground jazz funksters Saravah Soul.

Sterts Theatre, Liskeard, 19 June 

“Jason”: Love, death and seasickness in the Lap of the Gods. Having built a great reputation for outdoor production The Miracle Theatre will once again be visiting venues across the South West
 

Cargo, Shoreditch, London, 12 May 

Back to business and ready for summer the Cargo Restaurant celebrates its re-launch on May 12th by hosting the first of its summer Yard Parties.

Woodlane Bar, Falmouth, 16 May 

The Computers, OK Pilot, Shapes and The Sycamores are warming up their vocal chords ready for a night of energetic entertainment in Falmouth.

Oceanfest 2008, Croyde Bay, Devon, 20-22 June

Donavon Frankenreiter is headlining this summer’s Gold Coast Oceanfest. Bursting with surf, sun and sounds, it’s sure to be a scorcher.

Fundraising WaterAid Walk, Dorset, 11 May 

Work up a thirst by taking part in WaterAid’s eighth sponsored walk to raise money to provide some of the world's poorest people with access to safe drinking water.

Lulworth Castle, Dorset, 18 - 20 July

'Camp Bestival' has released line up information for this years innaugral event that suggests this new shindig may turn out to be one of the best options for party goers this summer.

Redhill, Surrey, 4 -5 June 

This year sees the launch of a new independent festival which is focusing on championing new music and offering a unique alternative to the busy world of corporate music events.

Hyde Park, 7 June

Does Red Bull really give you wings?  Think you can make it across the Serpentine river, Hyde Park, in front of 80, 000 people on an aircraft you've personally made?

Sandsifter, Godrevy, from 19 April 

Time to give the dull grey matter a full-on workout: ‘Braindance’ – a new monthly night of alternative, leftfield, and downright danceable music from the legends behind Rephlex Records – is coming to the Sandsifter.

The Eden Project, 7 June - 4 September

A new exhibition at the Eden Project this summer explores the murky side of surfing, and highlights some of the cutting-edge eco-technologies currently being developed in Cornwall that are making the sport a whole lot greener.

Falmouth Princess Pavilions, 17 April

This April, Falmouth’s Princess Pavilions will be transformed into a melting pot of talented models, designers, musicians and even the odd boxer. A contemporary fashion show with a twist  – with something for everyone. 

The Extreme Academy, Watergate Bay, 18-20 April

Take a sandy seat to watch some of the UK's most impressive athletes busting some spectacular moves at the opening of this year’s British Kitesurfing Championships.

The Arts Club, Penzance, Every Friday

The boys from the Groove Lounge are back to funk up your Friday nights with their extra-ordinary blend of Jazz, Funk, Soul and Hip Hop and everything else in between.