1. Joni Mitchell at the Hollywood Bowl
2. Missy Elliott at USB Arena
3. PJ Harvey, second night at Terminal 5 in NYC
I saw a lot of live music this year. Was hard to pick three but Joni is no question number 1. I'd rank it top three i've ever seen.
Depending on where abouts in the West Midlands, the Green Gathering in Chepstow is a good shout. I haven't been for a while but some friends have been recently, and said it was brilliant.