Old uni gives former drop-out an honorary PhD
The songwriter is also planning his second novel
Plus Laura Marling, Tony Christie, Roisin Murphy and KT Tunstall to perform
Dizzee Rascal also added to performers list
New album and single hitting shelves soon too
David McAlmont also joins in one-off event
This year's curators are confirmed
He wants fans to phone home
The singer is honoured at Venice Film Festival
The singer plans new salesman movie