“Carling are thrilled to be bringing Carling Live 24 to London for the second year running, and also expanding to Manchester this year. Our aim is to ensure that music lovers have an unforgettable 24 hours. We look forward to giving over 20 thousand fans the opportunity to see all their favourite bands in one day – enjoying fantastic live music and cold Carling.”

Carling Live 24: London – Saturday 30 th April

07:00 – THE DEPARTURE

@ Barfly

Carling Live 24 will kick off in Barfly with Northampton’s dandiest. This breeding ground for hot new talent will create the perfect venue for fans to enjoy the unique sounds of The Departure.

Venue : Barfly, 49 Chalk Farm Road, London, NW1 8AN

Tickets : Tickets for this will be given away exclusively at carlinglive.com. Check website for further details.

11:00 – KAISER CHIEFS, The Rakes, 10,000 Things

@ Carling Academy Islington

Kaiser Chiefs take to the stage at Carling Academy Islington for a few hundred lucky fans. Carling is flying the Kaiser Chiefs direct from Amsterdam to play this live set. Kaiser Chiefs recently stole the show at this year’s NME Awards, and with The Rakes and 10,000 Things stirring things up as the support, this will be one Saturday morning to remember…

Tickets : Tickets £13.50

Tickets available exclusively through carlinglive.com

14:30 - BABYSHAMBLES, Willy Mason, The Paddingtons

@ University London Union

Babyshambles will be playing this matinee gig at ULU, allowing lead singer Pete Doherty to meet his curfew… With support from Willy Mason, who recently sold 25,000 records in just 3 weeks, and The Paddingtons, ULU will be rocking through the afternoon.

Venue : University London Union, Malet Street, London, WC1E 7HY

Tickets : Tickets £15.00

Tickets available exclusively through carlinglive.com

18:00 – EMBRACE, The Subways, Editors

@ Shepherds Bush Empire

The ultimate come-back band of 2004 return to Shepherd’s Bush Empire to play this exclusive gig as part of Carling Live 24. This will be an opportunity for fans to see their heroes blast out some of their classic anthems, with support from the up and coming Editors and The Subways.

Venue : Shepherds Bush Empire, Shepherds Bush Green. London, W12 8TT

Tickets : Tickets £18.50

Tickets available exclusively through carlinglive.com

21:30 – THE ZUTONS, LCD Soundsystem, Soulwax

@ Carling Academy Brixton

The Liverpudlian festival favourites of 2004 will be bringing their eclectic sound to this famous London venue with the support of LCD Soundsystem and Soulwax. This fantastic line up will take the fans through to Sunday morning, but don’t worry, much more live music to come!

Venue : Carling Academy Brixton, 211 Stockwell Road, London, SW9 9SL

Tickets : Tickets £18.50

Tickets available exclusively through carlinglive.com

03:00 – 2MANYDJS

@ Bug Bar

What better way for the remaining few still up to finish off the 24 hours of live music than an exclusive aftershow party at the Bug Bar in Brixton with uber cool duo 2Many DJs taking to the decks.

Venue : Bug Bar, The Crypt at St Matthew’s Church, Brixton, London, SW2 1JF

Tickets : Tickets for this will be given away exclusively at carlinglive.com Check website for further details.

Carling Live 24: Manchester – Saturday 28 th May

07:00 – I AM KLOOT, The Longcut

@ The Roadhouse

The Manchester three-piece will swiftly wipe the sleep from fans eyes as I am Kloot hit the stage to kick off the Manchester leg of Carling Live 24 in style at legendary Manchester venue, The Roadhouse.

Venue : The Roadhouse, 8 Newton St, Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 2AN

Tickets : Tickets £10

Tickets available exclusively through carlinglive.com

 11:30 – DOVES, Longview

@ Manchester Ritz

Doves are back on the radar this year with a number one album, and the beautiful Manchester Ritz is the perfect venue to hear some of their fantastic new material. The melancholic sounds of Doves will guarantee one great Saturday afternoon of live music.

Venue : Manchester Ritz, Whitworth Street, West Manchester, M1 5NQ

Tickets : Tickets £18.50

Tickets available exclusively through carlinglive.com

14:30 – ELBOW, Stephen Fretwell

@ Blueprint Studios

Breathtakingly diverse and critically acclaimed Elbow will be inviting a small number of lucky fans to their recording studio in Manchester for an intimate taster of material from their new album as well as some their classic songs. This live set will be supported by an acoustic set from the wonderful Stephen Fretwell.

Venue : Blueprint Studios, Elizabeth House, 39 Queen Street, Manchester, M3 7DQ

Tickets : Tickets £12.50

Tickets available exclusively through carlinglive.com

20:00 – THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS, plus special guest

@ Carling Apollo

After 10 years in clubland, the Chemical Brothers are still going strong and this exclusive gig in the heart of Manchester will be the party to end all parties.

Venue : Carling Apollo, Manchester Stockport Road, Ardwick Green, Manchester, M12 6AP

Tickets : Tickets £24.00 Tickets available exclusively through carlinglive.com

23:00 – IAN BROWN, The Dead 60s

@ Academy 1

The Mancunian singer songwriter is returning to his hometown for a one off exclusive gig, bringing his back catalogue of classics to this famous Manchester venue. As Ian Brown mixes his own style of junglist drums, reggae pulses and techno beats, fans will be reminded once more of the unique sounds of the living legend.

Venue : Academy 1, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PR

Tickets : Tickets £23.50

Tickets available exclusively through carlinglive.com

03:00 – EXCLUSIVE AFTERSHOW PARTY

@ Big Hands

Venue : Big Hands, 296 Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9NS

Tickets : Tickets for this will be given away exclusively at carlinglive.com Check website for further details.