Brighton’s Chalk hosted two of the UK’s most inventive acts: Mercury Prize winners English Teacher, fusing art‑rock intensity with poetic lyricism, and The Orielles, blending indie rock with disco grooves and cosmic textures. Together they brought sonic brightness to a dimly lit Chalk stage, balancing invention with emotion and showcasing confident evolution. Words: Peter Greenfield.…
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The mark of a truly great support act is when they feel less like a booking agent’s afterthought and more like a carefully selected running mate. Birmingham’s two-piece powerhouse GANS (Euan Woodman and Tom Rhodes) felt utterly essential to the night’s proceedings at the Electric Ballroom, injecting a vital, abrasive energy that perfectly primed the…
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🎟️ Victorious Festival 2026: Tickets On Sale — Here’s Why You Should Be First In Line Ready your sunnies and seaside vibes — Victorious Festival is back for 2026, and this year’s lineup promises big-time headliners, throwback energy and summer festival magic by the sea. With festival passes now live, it’s time to secure your…
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300 events across 12 stages, including more than 180 music acts, performances, and parties and over 100 debates and talks, taking place from 22nd-25th May 2026. TICKETS HERE. If you think festivals are only about headliners and halfway-drunk singalongs, think again. HowTheLightGetsIn is back — and for 2026 the world’s biggest philosophy + music festival…
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Liverpool’s inner-city new music takeover Sound City is back next May — and the first wave of artists is already looking huge. If you like your festivals loud, sweaty, genre-clashing and buzzing with tomorrow’s breakthrough acts, get this one in the diary now. Leading the charge? Westside Cowboy, the Manchester four-piece riding an unstoppable wave…
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Two of New Wave’s most influential and genre-defining acts, The B-52s and DEVO, will unite for a pair of co-headline UK arena dates in June 2026, bringing their acclaimed Cosmic De-Evolution Tour across the Atlantic for a rare double-bill appearance. UK Dates Special guests The Rezillos and Lene Lovich are confirmed to open the shows,…
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KNEECAP Announces Biggest Ever Headline Show: London’s Crystal Palace Park to Host Spectacular 2026 Irish Music Gathering! Possibly the most talked-about group in the world, West Belfast and Derry’s revolutionary hip-hop trio Kneecap, have announced their biggest headline show yet, taking over Crystal Palace Park in London on Saturday, June 27, 2026. The monumental date…
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Big Reference and Aircooled support a sweat-drenched, one-night eruption presented by Hastings Fat Tuesday Words and pictures by Sara-Louise Bowrey A One-Off Built for Chaos — and Hastings Got the Call Hastings was handed a rare and riotous privilege: Babyshambles’ first live show in 11 years. The battleground was the White Rock Theatre Studio —…
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🎉 Celebrating Two Decades of Fearless Creativity: Latitude’s 20th Anniversary First Release Lineup Revealed Latitude Festival is marking its 20th anniversary from July 23 to 26, 2026, at Henham Park, Suffolk, celebrating two decades of pioneering the blend of music with philosophy, poetry, theatre, and dance. A Boundary-Pushing Headliner Trio The landmark edition boasts a…
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Future Sounds: Our 2025 Festival Discoveries Here’s our pick of the next wave of artists ready to break out into wider circles from this year’s UK festival stages. The UK’s festival scene is bubbling with new talent that’s too good to ignore. Our 2025 playlist spotlights the bands and solo artists who turned our heads…
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Chalk Venue, Brighton 24/10/25 – words and pictures by Sara-Louise Bowrey Gogol Bordello + Puzzled Panther + Split Dogs Live at Chalk, Brighton — Friday Night Anarchy Brighton’s Chalk felt less like a music venue and more like a pressure cooker set to “high energy” on Friday night, playing host to a triple-shot of glorious…
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Together Again Festival 2026: New Tickets Released Get ready, families and festival-lovers alike — Together Again Festival is returning to Cheshire next summer, and second-release tickets are now available. Set across three days from 24 to 26 July 2026 on the grounds of the historic Bolesworth Castle, the festival promises something for everyone — live…
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The festival scene continues to evolve with significant developments, including the debut of Japanese idol group ASP at Japan Matsuri, a successful Heal Festival despite rain, and the triumph of ArcTanGent for experimental music. While Tomorrowland faced a tragic incident, Glasgow Cathedral Festival shined brightly. Additionally, Blink-182 delighted fans with surprise reunions and SXSW London announced its 2026 return, promising vibrant cultural experiences.
From Danny Boyle’s Festival of Britain revival to kite shows, Austen tributes, esports, and beer fests — catch this week’s biggest festival stories.
A round-up of today’s festival news stories Coachella 2026 headliners revealedCoachella 2026 will be headlined by Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G, each claiming a top billing for the first time at the festival. It runs across two weekends, April 10-12 and April 17-19 in Indio, California. Alongside the big names are The xx,…
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“The diversity of the line ups was exceptional … we are privileged and lucky we are to be faced with those choices!” — Brighton Source on Mutations 2024 (brightonsource.co.uk) High-voltage creativity, genre-blurring line-ups and an atmosphere of discovery…that’s what is promised by Brighton’s Mutations Festival 2025. So mark your calendars… because the much-loved event is…
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BLOC PARTY + EVERYTHING EVERYTHING + ENGLISH TEACHER + MYSTERY JETS + LIZ LAWRENCE + FEET + MARTIAL ARTS – BRIGHTON BEACH 20.7.25 http://www.onthebeachbrighton.com Words: Peter Greenfield / Pics: Sara-Louise Bowrey Bloc Party  https://www.facebook.com/blocpartyofficial There was genuine excitement in the packed crowd as they awaited the arrival of Bloc Party for their headline set, where…
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The Libertines have announced a HUGE outdoor show at Gunnersbury Park, London on Saturday 9th August 2025. Joining them will be very special guests Supergrass plus Soft Play, Hak Baker, Lambrini Girls and Real Farmer. The band are also staging an intimate Gunnersbury Park warm-up show, taking place in West London this Thursday (31 July).…
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Lulworth Castle, Dorset With a new survey revealing that eight in ten Brits are planning a staycation this year, Camp Bestival presented by Debenhams is perfectly poised to capture the family holiday market with Day Tickets now available for its 2025 event. Billed as the ultimate “Festi-Holiday,” the festival combines the thrill of a music…
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Marilyn Manson isn’t going to feature on any festival line-ups this summer in the UK…so you need to jump on tickets for his autumn tour… Brighton, UK – April 2, 2025 – Rock icon Marilyn Manson has officially announced a highly anticipated UK tour for 2025, including an electrifying performance at the Brighton Centre on…
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Glastonbury Festival 2025: here’s a few interesting numbers… Over the Glastonbury Festival long weekend there are 3,876 separate listed performance slots, featuring 2,435 artists or curators (or sometimes films, or maybe something totally ‘other’) across 92 venues. We know, we’ve counted them. If these took place non-stop on one stage with just ten-minute breaks between…
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Forever Now Festival: A Deep Dive into the UK’s Newest Alternative Music Extravaganza Forever Now Festival, presented by AEG Presents, is poised to become a landmark event for fans of alternative culture, post-punk, new wave, and beyond. Scheduled for Sunday, June 22, 2025, this one-day spectacle will transform the iconic National Bowl in Milton Keynes…
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It’s an early-doors start at The Forum tonight, but this Sunday session is a sell-out…and that’s not surprising, because headliners HotWax are the current darlings of the indie/grunge/rock circuit – and for good reason. Today isn’t just a celebration of their music and rise to (almost) household name status, it’s also bass player Lola Sam’s…
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Florence Adooni, a rising star in the Ghanaian music scene, seamlessly blends the soulful sounds of her Ashanti heritage with the spiritual roots of Frafra Gospel. Born and raised in Kumasi, the heart of high-life music, her unique vocal style stands out from the traditional Frafra Gospel scene that typically originates from northern Ghana. Recognizing…
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English Teacher: A Post-Punk Powerhouse English Teacher are a rising force in the indie rock scene. Their story begins in Leeds, where they formed while attending university. Their music is a potent blend of post-punk, new wave, and krautrock, characterized by driving rhythms, angular guitars, and the captivating vocals of Lily Fant. English Teacher’s sound…
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Desertfest is a renowned music festival celebrating heavy rock, stoner rock, doom metal, and psychedelic rock. It has grown from its humble beginnings in 2012 to become a major event in the UK music scene. A Brief History of Desertfest The first Desertfest took place in 2012, showcasing a diverse lineup of bands across multiple…
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Calling all metalheads, thrash lords, and mosh pit enthusiasts! Mark your calendars for August 7th to 10th – Bloodstock Open Air is back for another year of headbanging anthems, fire-breathing dragons (okay, maybe just some epic pyrotechnics), and enough good vibes to make Valhalla jealous. But who’s gonna be rocking the main stage this year?…
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Yo, electro enthusiasts and EDM adventurers! Buckle up, because Creamfields 2025 is about to blow the roof off the Cheshire countryside (metaphorically speaking, of course – those fields are beautiful, let’s keep them that way!). Mark your calendars for August 28th to 31st, because this legendary dance music festival is returning with a vengeance, promising…
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Calling all eco-warriors, music lovers, and free spirits! Brace yourselves for Green Gathering 2025, the UK’s original off-grid festival returning to Piercefield Park from July 31st to August 3rd, 2025. This isn’t your average concert – it’s a four-day immersion into sustainable living, overflowing with music, art, activism, and a whole lot of fun. Beyond…
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Alright, cider lovers, gather ’round! Buckle up your metaphorical hay bales because we’re about to dive headfirst into the glorious, boozy paradise that is OutCider 2025! Mark your calendars, folks – this year’s shindig takes over the Dorset Nectar Orchard Campsite from July 31st to August 3rd, promising a weekend overflowing with top-notch ciders, toe-tapping…
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Rebellion Festival 2025: Prepare for a Punk Rock Stampede Get ready for a summer explosion of punk rock fury! The Rebellion Festival returns to Blackpool’s Winter Gardens from August 7th to 10th, 2025, promising a weekend of mosh pits, anthems, and raw energy. This legendary festival, known for showcasing the best of punk rock from…
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Trees is more than just a music festival; it is a community gathering built on shared values. At Trees, individuals can be themselves and connect with others who embrace positivity, kinship, unity, and a shared love of music. We love it…it’s genuinely one of our favourite weekends of the summer. TICKETS HERE Music is the…
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The Cheltenham Jazz Festival is preparing for a landmark year in 2025, celebrating its 80th anniversary with a diverse and exciting program. Taking place from April 30th to May 5th across various venues in the historic spa town of Cheltenham, the festival has offered a tantalizing glimpse into its upcoming edition by unveiling the first…
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Boomtown… What is it? Boomtown is a music festival and the largest interactive theatre in the world. The rule of the land is to start anywhere and follow EVERYWHERE. Boomtown is set in a parallel world divided into themed districts, each with a unique design, stages, characters and experiences. Together our districts create a city…
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HowTheLightGetsIn Festival is unique in its focus on blending philosophy and ideas with music, creating an intellectually stimulating and culturally enriching experience. Here’s what sets it apart and who it appeals to: What Makes HowTheLightGetsIn Different: Emphasis on Ideas and Debate: Unlike most music festivals, HowTheLightGetsIn places a strong emphasis on philosophical discussions, debates, and…
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Escape the ordinary and prepare for a weekend of epicurean delights, captivating music, and unforgettable family fun at The Big Feastival 2025. Held from August 22nd to 24th at Alex James’ Farm nestled amidst the rolling Cotswold hills, this award-winning festival offers a unique blend of gourmet food, live music, and activities designed to tantalize…
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Victorious Festival 2025 is gearing up to be a blockbuster! Held from August 22nd to 24th on the picturesque Southsea Seafront in Portsmouth, UK, this award-winning festival promises an unforgettable weekend of music, family entertainment, and seaside vibes. A Winning Festival: Victorious Festival isn’t just about music; it’s about recognition and celebration. In 2024, the…
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Mark your calendars! Latitude Festival 2025 promises a vibrant weekend of music, laughter, and artistic exploration from July 24th to 27th at Henham Park in Southwold, UK. This eclectic festival caters to a diverse audience, offering something for everyone – from chart-topping headliners to hidden musical gems, side-splitting comedy acts, and unique family experiences. Headliners…
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As the winter chill descends and the days grow shorter, fear not! InCider Festival 2025 is here to banish the blues and bring a warm dose of music, merriment, and, of course, cider, to the seaside shores of Weston-super-Mare. Returning to the Pontins Sand Bay Holiday Park from Friday, January 31st to Sunday, February 2nd,…
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Nestled amidst the picturesque Scottish Highlands, the Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival gears up for another year of vibrant celebration in 2025. Scheduled for July 31st to August 2nd, this three-day extravaganza transforms the Belladrum Estate into a haven of music, comedy, art, and Highland revelry. A Legacy Rooted in Tradition: The story of Belladrum stretches…
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