The Arctic Monkeys put on a good show at the Reading Festival in Britain thanks to a featured mix of the rock band's new and old material, an attendee says. Scottish plumber Bobby Young, who was in attendance for Saturday's show in the English city of Reading, said the rockers split their performance time between their older hits and songs from the band's new album Humbug, the BBC reported Sunday. Arctic Monkeys front man Alex Turner said in July his band was more prepared for the 2009 British festival circuit compared with the band's 2007 festival performances at events like the Glastonbury Festival. Glastonbury taught us that; I think we grew up in some way, Turner told the BBC. Other performers Saturday at the 2009 Reading Festival included Prodigy, Ian Brown and Maximo Park. Friday's performance line-up included Kings of Leon, Fall Out Boy and Placebo.

MONTREAL, March 31 /PRNewswire/ - Gillett Entertainment Group presents the 4th edition of the Osheaga Music and Arts Festival that will take place in the park on August 1st and 2nd.

By Chris Green THE ROCK band Elbow were last night crowned the surprise winners of this years Nationwide Mercury Prize, for their fourth album The Seldom Seen Kid. The five-piece, from Bury, fought off stiff competition from 11 other acts to win the 20,000 prize.

TV PRESENTERAlexa Chung says she can't understand why some girls strive for an over-the-top sexy look. T4 star Alexa, 24, girlfriend of Arctic Monkeys star Alex Turner, tells exclusively in this month's Elle how she prefers to cover up in quirky style.

THEIR names could be added to a hall of fame including the Arctic Monkeys and Dizzee Rascal. This Tyneside folk band will go head-to-head with stars like Estelle and Radiohead after being nominated for the Mercury Prize.