Chilly criticism:Arctic Monkeys drummer Matt Helders has criticised the Ivor Novello Awards panel, saying that their decision to award The Ting Tings with the title of Best Album cheapened the title once held by his own band.

Line-up for one-day event:The Waterboys, Lisa Hannigan, Fred, Villagers and Si Schroeder are among the acts playing at tomorrow's Cork x Southwest festival in Skibbereen. Tickets are still on sale.

A blurry statement:Blur fans who missed their recent gigs may not get a chance to see their idols again. Damon Albarn said that if the band continued, the "same problems" would occur, and that he didn't want to "ruin" what they'd achieved this summer.

Conchords' sophomore album:New Zealand comedy/music duo Flight of the Conchords will release their second album in October. I Told You I Was Freakyfollows the second series of their TV show.