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Jack Needham wrote a new post
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Festival Guide 2026: Major Festivals
Festivals are held in small woodlands and intimate spaces, but sometimes people want something a little bigger. That’s where the majors step in, that often act as someone’s first festival or a place to see that liv…
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Jack Needham wrote a new post
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Festival Guide 2026: Independent Festivals
There’s always a place for the majors, where we can see the Drakes and Arctic Monkeys of this world perform before a sea of thousands. But sometimes, we need something more intimate, away from the big brand p…
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Jack Needham wrote a new post
1 month, 2 weeks ago
‘We can foster an audience who care about having their voices heard’: Show of Hands founder Alex Lane on crowdfunding a new festival for 2026
“It’s a bloody nightmare starting a new festival,” begins Alex Lane, founder of the Show of Hands. He’s not exactly wrong. Set across 300-acres in an organic farm, Show of Hands will welcome 2500 revellers for thr…
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1 month, 2 weeks agoBoogietown welcomes Gloria Gaynor, Shalamar and more for fifth edition
The disco, funk and soul festival Boogietown returns on 11 July with Gloria Gaynor, Shalamar, Gabrielle, Earth, Wind & Fire by Al McKay, Soul II Soul and more. Taking place at Surrey’s Apps Court Farm, the festiv…
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1 month, 2 weeks agoAVA Belfast unveils line-up for 2026
KNEECAP, Kettama, ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U and more have been announced for AVA Belfast 2026. The city festival, which takes over the Titanic Slipways on 29–30 May 2026, will also welcome Annie Mac, Honey Dijon and Interp…
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1 month, 2 weeks agoVybz Kartel, Shenseea, Shaggy and more to play Reggae Land 2026
Reggae Land has announced the full line-up for its 2026 edition, taking place at the Milton Keynes Bowl from 1-2 August. Welcoming more than 120 artists across seven stages, reggae and dancehall icons Beenie Man…
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1 month, 3 weeks agoLatitude Festival adds Jalen Ngonda, David Gray and more to 2026 line-up
Jalen Ngonda, David Gray, The Undertones, Mexico City rock band Diles Que No Me Maten, and more have been added to Latitude’s 20th anniversary edition in 2026. Peter Hook & the Light, Alessi Rose and Beta Band h…
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1 month, 3 weeks agoTomorrowland 2026 announces first acts
The Belgian dance giant Tomorrowland has unveiled the first acts for its 2026 edition, which takes place in the city of Boom on 17-19 and 24-26 July 2026. Known for its EDM heavy line-up and bombastic stage design…
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1 month, 3 weeks agoBristol’s Love Saves The Day announces first acts for 2026
The Bristol-based dance and pop festival Love Saves The Day has unveiled the first acts for its 2026 edition. This year, the long-running festival will host Sammy Virji, Eve and Sub Focus as its headliners.…
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Jack Needham wrote a new post
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Festival Guide 2026: Health and Wellbeing Festivals
The days of festival debauchery are…well, still here. But today, music fans want more than warm cider and ankle deep mud from their festivals. Running clubs, holistic and wellness areas and a range of activities d…
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Jack Needham wrote a new post
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Festival Guide 2026: European Festivals
While there’s definitely no shortage of festivals in the UK, sometimes we want a bit more sun (or snow) from our weekend away. Not everybody likes mud, after all. If that’s you, then take a look at our picks for…
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1 month, 3 weeks agoDan Shake, Charlotte Dos Santos and more announced for Show of Hands Festival 2026
Somerset’s Show of Hands Festival has unveiled its final round of acts ahead of its 22-24 May 2026 debut. The festival, which will open its doors for the first time this year, will welcome Oscar Jerome, Dan S…
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Jack Needham wrote a new post
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Festival Guide 2026: London Festivals
There’s no shortage of festivals here in the UK, but sometimes you’re looking for something right on your doorstep. We have you covered, at least if you live in London that is. From chart topping acts and 90s pop…
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Jack Needham wrote a new post
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Festival Guide 2026: Family Festivals
We all remember our first festival. Whether you roughed it in a muddy field as teens or gained your first wristband later in life, festivals can act as truly formative experiences. But festivals aren’t just for g…
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Jack Needham wrote a new post
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Festival Guide 2026: Single Day Festivals
Spending 3-days in a random field will always have its place. But sometimes, we all want to enjoy 12 hours of revelry while also being able to spend the Sunday curing the inevitable hangovers in our own beds in the…
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Jack Needham wrote a new post
1 month, 3 weeks ago
In pictures: Eurosonic closes doors on 40th edition
The Netherlands-based music festival and conference Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) has closed its doors for another year. Celebrating its 40th edition in 2026, the Groningen festival welcomed almost 300 European acts…
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1 month, 3 weeks agoBeat The Streets unveils final line-up
Nottingham’s Beat The Streets has finalised the line-up for its 2026 edition, which takes place across the city on 25 January. The new additions include Angel Row, Eyre, Mighty Lightweights, Wired Euphoria and m…
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Jack Needham wrote a new post
2 months ago
‘We’ve managed to keep evolving while keeping our identity’: Bugged Out at 30
It’s just a big disco. This is a humble mantra that’s guided Bugged Out for three decades. What began as intimate night at the Sankeys Soap nightclub in a shady part of mid-90s Manchester is today one of the mos…
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2 months agoBetween the Trees announces line-up for 2026
Between the Trees festival, held at Candleston Woods, south Wales from 26-30 August, has announced its line-up for 2026. Celebrating trad-folk, indie-folk and Acoustic music, Between the Trees will welcome…
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2 months agoTerminal V finalises 2026 line-up with new additions
Scotland’s Terminal V festival has announced the final acts for its 2026 edition. Showcasing what the festival describes as “a mix of new school disrupters and legends” across house, trance and techno, the new a…

