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Creamfields returns for 20th anniversary with dance icons Underworld

Rockstar Energy presents Creamfields has announced Underworld for its 20 year edition. Held at Daresbury, near. Liverpool, Creamfields will take place on August Bank Holiday weekend 2026 between 28-30 August, and will welcome 80,000 people to the field. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Creamfields (@creamfieldsofficial) Underworld first made their debut at the festival in […]

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‘We can book risks. We know the audience will come with us’: how Pitchfork London turns online influence into live experiences

For decades, Pitchfork has acted as a music tastemaker for generations of fans. Whether it’s breaking rap acts that became megastars to forcing apologies from pop stars over, let’s say, misguided tweets, Pitchfork has influence over the music buying public that’s both unique and unrivalled. But how does this influence translate to a music festival? […]

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Ticketmaster agrees to provide clearer pricing information after Oasis competition watchdog investigation

Ticketmaster has agreed to changes highlighted by a UK watchdog investigation which found that the ticketing company needed to adopt greater transparency in how tickets are priced and sold. The decision comes after a year-long investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) into how Ticketmaster operated its Oasis ticket sales and its dynamic pricing model. Dynamic […]

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Uganda’s Nyege Nyege Festival returns in 2025 with Skrillex, Flowdan and over 15 continental collectives

Uganda’s Nyege Nyege Festival is returning to its Kalagala Falls site in 2025 in what will be a 10 year anniversary for the event. The festival, which takes place 20-23 November, has announced it will host a continuous 24-hour programme of music, which will bring “over 300 artists, collectives, and cultural innovators from across Africa, […]

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Good Charlotte, Sublime, Dashboard Confessional and more to play Slam Dunk 2026

The longstanding rock festival Slam Dunk has announced its 2026 return with the unveiling of headline acts Good Charlotte and Sublime, plus dozens more artists spanning the best in pop-punk, emo, ska, metal and beyond. The festival, founded in Leeds, UK, will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2026. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Slam […]

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Primavera Sound 2026 line-up announced

The xx, Doja Cat, The Cure, Gorillaz and dozens more have been announced for Primavera Sound 2026. The Barcelona-based event, which will take place from 3-7 June 2026, will also welcome the likes of Massive Attack, PinkPantheress, Mac DeMarco, My Bloody Valentine, Kneecap, Wet Leg, Jade and many more to the shores of the Spanish […]

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Green Events & Innovations Conference announced for 2026

The 18th edition of the Green Events and Innovations Conference (GEI18) is returning to the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on Tuesday, 24 February 2026. With a core focus on event sustainability, the GEI brings together the “brightest minds” to “tackle the most poignant and pressing topics relating to event sustainability, climate change, and social […]

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Africa Rising Music Conference announced for 2025

Africa Rising Music Conference is returning to Constitution Hill, Johannesburg, on 22–23 May 2026. The conference, billed as the equivalent to Amsterdam Dance Event on the African continent, welcomed over 1000 attendees to its 2025 event, and aims to act as a platform for underrepresented voices and innovation in the global music ecosystem. The conference will take […]

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Legendary metal band Saxon announced as Bloodstock Thursday night headliners

The iconic heavy metal band Saxon have been announced headliners for Bloodstock’s 2026 edition, and join 27 newly announced acts for the Derbyshire festival. The performance doubles as the 25th anniversary since the band first headlined Bloodstock in 2021, which was also the festival’s debut year. View this post […]

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Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter and Karol G to headline Coachella 2026

The full line-up for Coachella’s 2026 edition has just been unveiled, and it sees Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter and Karol G headline the California-based festival. Taking place from 10-12 and 17-19 April, the three superstars join the likes of The Strokes, Central Cee, David Byrne, Young Thug and many more across the two weekends. […]

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