26 MAY–23 JUNE YOU’VE GOT 29 DAYS TO LIVE! We’ve been racking our brains to think of the last time The Listwas 144-pages long. Possibly never. This bumper issue can only just about contain our excitement for the summer festivals season. At the meniscus of this overflowing vat of hype is Beyoncé, of whom we can’t quite get enough at the moment (ask our music editor, who’s been procrastinating over her Knowles picture research). This is not forgetting the slightly less oily (see photo, page 18, to explain that reference) delights of the Edinburgh Film Festival. It’s a brave programme, no doubt, and one that The Listis whole-heartedly supporting. With the red carpets stowed away, there are, undeniably, a lot of strange and wonderful ideas set up for the June film-a-thon, and we can’t wait to see how it all turns out.

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Summer festivals Slap on your suncream and pull on your wellies, the summer festival season is upon us. Our exhaustive guide lets you know when and where the best music, family and literary festivals are taking place, plus we get some input from the people involved. There are even some hints on how to set up your own fest; check it all out from page 15.

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ROCKNESS Your essential RockNess guide, including a map and travel info, as well as chat from Katy B, Glasvegas and Rob da Bank. 42

EIFF 2011 The Edinburgh International Film Festival kicks off for its 65th year. Read our recommendations before you buy a single ticket. 51

BEST BARBECUES The time for burnt sausages and excessive use of lighter fluid is upon us read our tips on eating out or doing it yourself.

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2 First Word Cyndi Lauper’s true colours shine through. 9 Noticeboard The latest news on events taking place as part of Refugee Week.

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Around Town

Riverside Museum West End Festival Refugee Week

Books Ali Smith Richard T Kelly Beryl Bainbridge

Clubs

Art School closure Coloursfest Maurice Fulton Comedy

John Cleese Dylan Moran

Film The Beaver Mammuth Mother's Day Potiche Kaboom

Kids

Glasgow Science Festival

LGBT DVD Round-up

Music Battles Danananakroyd Wee Jaunt Records Jazz & Folk Classical

Theatre Bard in the Botanics Knives in Hens Dead Man's Cell Phone Dunsinane Dance

Visual Art Degree Shows Narcissus Reflected Art Extraordinary Victoria Claire Bernie

Classified Recruitment I Saw You Flatshare Classified Courses and Tuition

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