The Cure and Amyl & The Sniffers announced for Oslo’s Øya Festival

Oslo’s Øya Festival has unveiled the first wave of artists for its 2026 edition, which will see The Cure as headliners alongside support from Australian act Amyl & The Sniffers. Taking place from 12–15 August at Oslo’s Tøyen Park, The Cure return to the festival after last performing there seven years ago. View this post […]

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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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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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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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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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