Not the same old same old

Retrofest - which, effectively, is like a cross between the Here & Now tours and The Big Chill, in that it's old bands hanging round in the fields of a castle. Culzean Castle in Ayrshire, in fact.

Organisers are inviting you - yes, you - to send them an mp3 of you singing; the "best" will be invited to play a three-song set at the festival. Of course, the standards aren't that high, as Hue And Cry are going to be playing a full set so you can probably get away with the odd bum note.

Also playing will be The Human League, ABC, Bananarama and - if the organisers manage it - Michael Jackson. But we'd not expect Michael Jackson, to be honest.