Musicians coming to the South this week...

GARAGE angst rockers, Towers of London, play The Joiners on Sunday.

The London punks dress like Motley Crue, and boast a penchant for chaos. Expect plenty of burly, grungy riffs and snarling vocals.

Contact 023 8022 5612.

BOURNEMOUTH based alt-rock three-piece Circa headline alongside Rhesus, Jon Clarke and Foxy Music at The Central in Poole on Saturday.

The band met after, what they describe as a 'misunderstanding with a jukebox'.

Eight years on and Circa have become one of the most formidable live acts in the south. The band have big plans for 2005, including the release of a music video.

THINK you're pretty fly when it comes to being DJ? If the answer is yes, and you're under 18-years-old then the gig of a lifetime could be staring you in the face.

A dance night for under 18s only, takes place at the Solent Suite at Southampton Guildhall on February 19 and organisers are looking for someone to do a live set on the night alongside guest DJ Fadder Fadder.

Contact Nadine French on 07795 424023.

SOUTHAMPTON cheeky chappies, Murmur, join The Argonauts at The Joiners on Tuesday for an evening of rapturous noise. Murmur's clan of crowd pleasers, including drummer Luke 'Nukem' Bunce, and guitarist, Phil 'KFC' Tyrrell, promise a night of music you'll never forget!

LYNCHPIN will be bringing the roof down at the Red Lion in Totton with their gigantic rock riffs tonight. And if anything is still standing afterwards Phat Funk will finish the job on Saturday with an evening of retro-soul fun. Don't miss them.

THE City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Sakari Oramo, will perform at The Anvil on Wednesday 9 February.

The evening begins with Haydn's Symphony No 2, and continues with Tchaikovsky's elegant and graceful set of variations, written as relaxation after the emotional outburst of the symphonic poem Francesca da Rimini, and Sibelius' Fifth Symphony.

Tickets from £13.50. Box office: 01256 844244.

Fairport Convention appear at The Anvil on Thursday joined by special guests Simon Mayor and Hilary James.

The inventors of folk-rock are back again, on the back of their recent album Over The Next Hill. An evening of wonderful music, this is a must-see for new and old fans alike. The repertoire will be an exciting mix of long-established favourites and brand new material.

Tickets £16. Box office: 01256 844244.

FLAUTIST Charlotte Bettle performs a programme of works dedicated to instruments most famous protagonists at the Turner Sims Concert Hall on February 11.

Recitals include Faure's Fantasie, Roussel's Joueurs de Flute, Copland's Duo, Fukushima's Requiem and Doppler's Chanson d'amour.

Contact 023 8059 5151.

ALL the charm and romance of 19th century Vienna comes to the Southampton Guildhall on Thursday courtesy of the Johann Strauss Gala.

First created in 1975 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Johann Strauss, the Johann Strauss Gala has been captivating audiences across the UK ever since.

In addition to a scintillating programme, including the Blue Danube Waltz, the Radetzky March and The Laughing Song from Die Fledermaus, audiences will be captivated by the Johann Strauss Dancers, who perform in lavish period costumes specifically designed for the show.

Tickets from £17. Box office: 023 8063 2601.