Opinion: when festivals go bust, why do we so often pay the bill?

As reliably as day turns to night, it seems with each passing week comes the expected news that at least one UK music festival has shuttered its doors. This week, that comes in the celebration of LGBTQ+ culture that is Manchester Pride, alongside the Hertfordshire-based Standon Calling. Over the past seven days, both festivals have […]

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Kneecap, Scissor Sisters, Madness and more announced for Boomtown 2026

Over 40 acts have been announced for Boomtown 2026, in what the festival says will usher in a new, “radically redesigned” chapter for the Hampshire-based festival. Belfast rap trio Kneecap join New York glam-pop stars Scissor Sisters as headline acts, alongside ska legends Madness and dubstep innovator Skrillex.  They join the likes of Four Tet, Faithless, Scooter, Shaggy and many […]

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Snowbombing announces first wave of acts for 2026

Ski festival Snowbombing returns to Mayrhofen, Austria from 6-11 April 2026. UK electronic duo Maribou State will headline with DJ collective Girl’s Don’t Sync, hip-hop legends De La Soul and MJ Cole also playing. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Snowbombing (@snowbombingofficial) Also announced is a wellness and adventure program including: Mountaintop […]

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onboard:earth Launches Green Travel Toolkit

Environmental charity onboard:earth has launched a Green Travel Toolkit for Events in Wales which aims at educate event organisers in measuring and reducing their carbon footprint. onboard:earth’ says the new set of guidelines is designed to “help organisations measure and reduce travel impacts,” and is formed of two main guides: The Green Travel Guide for […]

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Celtic Connections unveils its folk and roots line-up for 2026

Glasgow’s celebration of folk and roots music and culture, Celtic Connections, has announced the first acts for its 33rd edition. Scottish folk-rock icons Skerryvore, singer Rokia Koné, award winner RURA, Cuban jazz band Buena Vista All Stars and many more will appear over from 15 January to 1 February 2026.  Senegalese orchestral act Baobab, Antonio Sanchez, Bela Fleck, Lucinda Williams and […]

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Kaiser Chiefs to headline Wychwood Festival for its 20th edition

Kaiser Chiefs have been announced as the first headline act for Wychwood Festival‘s 20th edition in 2026. For its 2025 edition, the family and music festival, held at Cheltenham Racecourse, hosted Doves, James and Shed Seven as its headline acts. Further acts are expected to be announced soon. View this post on Instagram A post […]

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Kaiser Chiefs to headline Wychwood Festival for its 20th edition

Kaiser Chiefs have been announced as the first headline act for Wychwood Festival‘s 20th edition in 2026. For its 2025 edition, the family and music festival, held at Cheltenham Racecourse, hosted Doves, James and Shed Seven as its headline acts. Further acts are expected to be announced soon. View this post on Instagram A post […]

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Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark and The Streets announced as Bristol Sounds 2026 headliners

Bristol Sounds festival has names Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark and The Streets as its first headline acts for 2026. The festival will take over Bristol’s Canons Marsh Amphitheatre across five dates in 2026. Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark will headline Bristol Sounds on 26 June, while The Streets are set to perform on 27 […]

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Tyler, The Creator announced as two-day All Points East headliner

All Points East returns to London’s Victoria Park on 28-29 August, and has announced Tyler, The Creator as its two-day headliner. The news comes shortly after the release of Tyler, The Creator’s ninth studio album ‘DON’T TAP THE GLASS’. View this post on Instagram A post shared by All Points East (@allpointseastuk) Wu Tang icon […]

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Way Out West announces The Cure, Gorillaz and Ravyn Lenae as first names for 2026

Gothenburg’s Way Out West festival have announced The Cure, Gorillaz, and Ravyn Lenae as its headliners for 2026, with more than 120 acts to be announced over the next few months. The Swedish festival, which will take place 13–15 August 2026, is set to return for its eighteenth edition after what the festival called “a record-breaking 2025 edition with […]

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