Focus on ... MTV Spanking New Music Tour

Now in its sixth year, the music event is taking to the road for a series of gigs, showcasing new tracks from established artists as well as some up-and-coming acts.

- The Fratellis, The Zutons, The Pigeon Detectives, CSS and The Futureheads will headline at gigs in major cities across the UK and Ireland.

- Previous tours helped launch then-unknowns The Kooks, Kasabian, Bloc Party and James Morrison, and featured performers such as Calvin Harris.

- Gigs will be filmed to air on MTV TWO from 30 May-6 June.