HIP-HOP artist Zuby unleashes his new album The Unknown Celebrity in December. It will be available through myspace.com/zubyuk and HMV, independent shops and on iTunes in early 2008.

  • CATCH the potential music stars of tomorrow when Baseline UK, a Bournemouth Youth Service project that works with young local bands, presents Set to Stun at The Opera House on Saturday night. El Paso De Cebra, Craig Downer, Racing Green, Herbarley, Spider Arcade, Scarlet Fuse, The Restrictions, Armoured Hi-Fi, Lesser Hate, Arcane and Prohibition will be taking to the stage to showcase their talents.

The first performance starts at 7.15pm, followed by back-to-back performances on two stages until 11pm. The evening, funded by Bournemouth Youth Opportunities, is aimed at developing the talent and performance skills of young bands and giving young music fans the chance to watch bands. Tickets are £3 in advance from Langdons guitar shop in Boscombe, Classic Drums in Boscombe and all Bournemouth Youth Service youth clubs. Or entry is £4 on the door.

  • THE Arts Poole will be holding their next meeting on December 6 from 6.30pm 'til 9pm at the Blue Boar pub in Old Town, Poole. The artist-led organisation represents visual, performance and musical artists with an interest in the Poole area and get together once a month.

The initiative has the support of Poole Arts Development and gives artists an opportunity to liaise with the council and influence the development of art in Poole.

Although, any artists from outside the borough with an interest in the area are welcome too. The Glowglobes will be playing an acoustic set and De Kool Katz will be putting on a short theatrical piece.

If you're interested in getting involved, simply turn up or get in touch with theartspoole@markhowell.co.uk.