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The best of the rest at Good Vibrations

The Killers An odd choice of headliner for what is ostensibly a dance-music festival but the Killers' stadium-sized synth-and-guitar anthems should still get everyone bouncing along. Good Vibrations stage, 8.40pm.

Whole world in his trance

DJ Tiesto is trying to conquer the globe and has his sights set firmly on bringing his brand of dance music to the masses, writes Craig Mathieson.

DANCE/ ELECTRONIC

SIMIAN MOBILE DISCO Temporary Pleasure (Wichita/Shock)

The minister of sound

After a long break, this pioneer of dance is back on decks, writes Andrew Drever.

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As famous for his model wife as his music, Seal has bared his soul with a return to his R&B roots

Smorgasbord to suit all ages

Age will not be a barrier when it comes to planning some of your arty outings, writes Catharine Munro.

CD REVIEWS

Philadelphia grand jury

He's got the whole world in his trance

Dutch DJ Ferry Corsten will push the boundaries of dance when he arrives here, writes Craig Mathieson.

No dumb bunny

A new compilation will have clubbers pulling on their platforms, writes Andrew Drever.

Rocking Place To Be In La - All Go Go With Song, Dance And Whisky Flowing

Elmer Aaron Valentine Club Owner 16-6-1923 - 3-12-2008 ELMER Valentine, a self-described crooked cop who fled Chicago and opened the Whisky a Go Go, one of the most celebrated clubs in the history of rock music, on Los Angeles' Sunset Strip, has died of heart failure at Studio City. He was 85.

On The Offensive

A former music teacher changed her tune when she saw young offenders were slipping between the cracks of the justice system. Kristie Kellahan reports.

Eastern Touches Flowing Freely At Thirroul

THE old adage that the best things in life are free was played out yesterday when an international dance, music and theatre troupe gave a free performance at Anita's Theatre in Thirroul.