Neo-Madchester indie-electro rockers The Whip have announced the dates for their all-ages May tour of England and Ireland. One highlight is a special over-18s gig in London at 93 Feet East on Wednesday 14th May, with support from remix specialists South Central and Kitsune's 'Bitchee Bitchee Ya Ya Ya.'

More details at www.myspace.com/thewhipmanchester. For full dates see the comments below...

It seems Snowbombing will have a rival this Spring with the launch of the Tignes festival in the French Alps. The festival will run from 17th to 20th April and the line-up spans dance music to punk rock.

On the bill: Kissy Sell Out, A Human, Alex Metric, Alex Skt, Autokratz live and more.

Details at www.tignesfest.com