A GLOBAL gathering of stars are on the cards this season as Plymouth Pavilions launch an exciting and very diverse spring line-up. Superstar Bjork and children's favourite LazyTown fly the flag for Iceland, the Russian State Ballet of Siberia for Eastern Europe and a welcome return to the city for the Buena Vista Social Club who add a little Cuban spice to the season. Across the Atlantic there's rock offerings from original American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson and Canadian 'Sk8tr Boi' Avril Lavigne and from down under there's The Australian Pink Floyd Show. From closer to home this spring has some of the UK's best home grown talent including Mark Ronson, Editors, Chris Rea and even a visit from local girl Dawn French and her partner in crime Jennifer Saunders. The spring season officially gets underway tomorrow (Friday) with a return sell out visit from James Blunt. In complete contrast, performing in the UK for the first time in two years, Korn arrive on Tuesday 22 with their metal sound positioning the band as one of the most popular to emerge during the post-grunge era. Star of 'Most Haunted', Derek Acorah kicks off February on Friday 1, whilst the Whyte & Mackay Premier League Darts 2008 return on Thursday 7 to another sell out crowd. Winner of ITV 'Britain's Got Talent' Paul Potts has brought opera to a new audience and heads to the city on Friday 8, then it's back to the ballrooms of 19th century Vienna with the Johann Strauss Gala on Saturday 9 and superstar DJ and producer Mark Ronson on Thursday 14. It's time to grab your mates, put on your 70s gear and head to the biggest party in town on Sunday 17 with Bjőrn Again. After conquering America, Natasha Bedingfield arrives on Tuesday 19. Continuing with the Plymouth Orchestral concert series, the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra recreates masterpieces from Rossini, Paganni and Beethoven on Thursday 21. February comes to a climax with two of the world's most famous ballets, accompanied by a live orchestra, The Russian State Ballet of Siberia return with Cinderella on Wednesday 27 and Swan Lake on Thursday 28. Indie rock outfit the Editors perform on Friday March 7, then after a brief absence, Chris Rea returns to the city with a newly formed quintet the Fabulous Hofner Blue Notes on Friday 14. Chris is followed by the hottest girls in pop, the Sugababes who are back on Sunday 16. Buddy Holly's Official 50th Anniversary Tour brings good old fashioned rock 'n' roll to the city on Wednesday 19, then its time to strap on your safety goggles with science's greatest and most volatile show, Brainiac Live! on Friday 21. Grammy award winner Kelly Clarkson heads to the venue on Saturday 22 and finally for March The Westcountry Wedding Show provides a one stop shop for brides on Sunday 30. Celebrating their 20th anniversary comedy duo French & Saunders provide the first comedy offering of the season on April 1 and 2. In what will become a fantastic year for a whole host of children's shows, LazyTown Live! is the first of four and heads to the city over the weekend of April 5 and 6. The £5 million stage spectacular 'Sinatra' runs from Tuesday 8 to Sunday 13 for eight amazing performances. Following their 2007 sell out performance, world famous musicians Guajiro Mirabal, Cachaito López, Manuel Galban and Aguaje Ramos, The Buena Vista Social Club return with a little Cuban flavour on Friday 18. Then, one of the most anticipated gigs of the year so far, Bjőrk brings her 'Volta' 2008 tour to the city on Tuesday 22. Following Bjőrk, the Pavilions plays host to the Royal Marines Band, David Essex, Dara O'Briain, The Chuckle Brothers, Avril Lavigne, The Russian State Opera of Siberia and Connie Fisher amongst others — a hugely varied programme sure to find favour with everyone. For more information regarding the Plymouth Pavilions spring season, go to http://www.plymouthpavilions.com">www.plymouthpavilions.com