Hotels for DMA'S

Three Australians who turned bucket hats and Britpop-flecked guitars into an arena-sized singalong. Their gigs lean on widescreen choruses built for a crowd to finish for them, with the quieter, acoustic-tinged songs landing just as hard as the loud ones. Friday night crowds tend to arrive early and stay hoarse. Expect a set that moves between tender and euphoric without much warning.

A beautifully preserved art-deco theatre in Hammersmith, the Eventim Apollo is one of London's best-loved mid-size music venues, hosting touring bands, comedy and one-off gigs. The surrounding west London district blends riverside pubs along the Thames with the bustle of the Broadway's shops and cafés.

Hammersmith station, served by the District, Piccadilly and other lines, sits almost opposite the entrance. Booking a room nearby means you can spill out after the show straight into the neighbourhood's late bars and easy transport.