What's On the music scene this weekend...

HEAR the cream of local bands this weekend at the Kings Park Arts and Music Fayre in King's Park, Bournemouth. More than 50 bands will be playing in two tents over three days from today until Sunday.

The line-up includes State of Undress, Moosehead, Skint, Diesel and The View.

Box office: 01202 499537.

ENJOY the music of Jesus Christ Superstar this weekend in the inspiring surroundings of Portchester Castle.

Before Jesus Christ Superstar became a theatrical show it started life as an album, the songs from which were performed at a number of huge open-air concerts.

Now the musical is going back to its roots, with a fantastic line-up of West End singers bringing the songs to life in Jesus Christ Superstar in Concert on Sunday.

Tickets for the event are priced £24.

Box office: 023 8071 1836.

VIOLIN virtuoso Nigel Kennedy headlines the Larmer Tree Festival on Saturday.

He will be joined by his troupe of musicians to deliver a flamboyant celebration of music from eastern Europe and north Africa. The festival, which is held in the Larmer Tree Gardens near Salisbury, has an impressive line-up, which includes two shows from Jools Holland, Afro Celts, Misty in Roots and Joiners Arms favourites Nizlopi. It runs until July 18.

Several days have already sold out so buy your tickets now!

Box office: 01725 552300.

SOUTHAMPTON brass band, the City of Southampton (Albion) Band have invited The Pluderhausen Band from Germany for a four-day tour this weekend.

There's a chance to see both bands perform in concert tomorrow night at the Turner Simms Concert Hall in Highfield, Southampton.

The Pluderhausen Band come from the Rems Murr Krels region, which is twinned with Southampton.

The concert will feature both bands playing a mixture of styles before coming together for a massed band finale.

Box office: 023 8059 5151.

FIVE-PIECE Southampton band Hijera are headlining the Quench III music event at The Joiners Arms in St Mary's, Southampton, tonight.

The evening will feature funk, hip-hop, breaks and more and includes both live sets and DJs.

Box office: 023 8022 5612.

GET in the swing at Ferneham Hall, Fareham, tonight.

Swinging Swell Party: Legends of Swing 2 recreates the greatest hits from Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland.

The show will be packed with fantastic standards, including Fly Me to the Moon, Over the Rainbow and Swell Party.

Box office: 01329 231942.