The line-up of London’s BluesFest at the Albert Hall on 26-31 October once again includes Van Morrison and Gregory Porter, with Elvis Costello and Sheryl Crow two more big draws this year. Yet the presence of these luminaries could be said to only scratch the surface of a very extensive programme with family-friendly daytime events complementing the evening programming. BluesFest director Leo Green says he is expecting some 30,000 festival-goers at this year’s running.

Level 42, Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames, Beth Hart, the Robert Cray band, Curtis Stigers, Mud Morganfield, Nigel Mooney playing the festival for the first time, Nina Ferro, Andy Fairweather Low, Jo Harman, Marcus Bonfanti, Dr Feelgood, Paddy Milner, and Mike Sanchez also play.

On his way to South Kensington... Gregory Porter, above