SOME of the biggest names in the music biz are drawn to the North-west to play live. Lucky for you, 24:7 have highlighted some of the best gigs of the next few months. Check it out, if you don't want to miss out.

Queens Of The Stone Age, Oct 23, Manchester Academy, £14

Alicia Keys, Oct 24, Manchester Arena, £21.50

Kosheen, Oct 24, Manchester Academy, £12

DJ Shadow, Oct 26, Manchester Academy, £16

Fun Lovin' Criminals, Nov 1, Manchester Academy, £17.50

Richard Ashcroft, Nov 8, Manchester Academy £18.50

Underworld, Nov 15, Manchester Apollo, £17.50

Badly Drawn Boy, Nov 29, Manchester Apollo, £15

Groove Armada, Nov 30, Manchester Academy, £17.50

Royksopp, Dec 20, Manchester Academy, £12.50

Doves, Dec 7, Manchester Apollo, £15