Fire power: Friendly Fires will play a free Heineken Green Spheres gig at Waterford's Forum on May 27th. They'll be joined by Casio Kids and thecocknbullkid. To apply for tickets, see www.heinekengreenspheres.ie

Fall on the rise: Dublin's Twisted Pepper will host a tribute night to The Fall on May 7th. There will be live sets from the highly rated 202s, spoken- word performances and DJs from 8pm till late.

Stars for Africa Day:A host of Irish and African artists will perform at the Iveagh Gardens, Dublin on May 24th to celebrate Africa Day. Cathy Davey, Liam Ó Maonlai and Kila will be joined by the likes of Vieux Farka Touré and Niwel Tsumbu. www.irishaid.ie.

Booker books gigs: Celebrated blues guitarist Booker T will play two rare Irish dates this summer in support of his new album, Potato Hole. Catch him at Vicar Street, DublIn (July 20th) and Roisin Dubh, Galway (July 21st).