Five gigs to book this week (Aug 17-23)

Bigger and better: George Ezra: Getty Images
Bigger and better: George Ezra: Getty Images

Hozier

Koko, NW1. Sep 11

It’s now five years since the Irish singer-songwriter asked to be taken to church. This is an early show paving the way for new music.

koko.uk.com

Music 4 Mental Health

Roundhouse, NW1. Nov 18

Jordan Stephens of Rizzle Kicks hosts this charity evening. Olly Murs and Anne-Marie are the performers announced so far.

roundhouse.org.uk

BEAK>

The Dome, N19. Nov 27

The more experimental trio from Geoff Barrow of Portishead are touring just after the release of their third album.

dometufnellpark.co.uk

Starsailor

O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, W12. Nov 29

The emotional rock band mark 15 years since their second album, Silence is Easy, by playing it in full.

o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk

George Ezra

O2 Arena, SE10. Mar 19

The guitar man of the moment was already booked at Wembley Arena in November. Now he’s added an even bigger show.

the02.co.uk