Hevy Festival Faces Venue Mix Up
The hardcore and metal festival has been forced to admit there is no confirmed venue, despite falsely advertising a return to Port Lympne, Kent.
Written by: Owen Sheppard | Date: Thursday, 25 April 2013
Hard Rock Hell 7 Announce More Acts Including Michael Monroe, Vain, Snakecharmer & More
Hard Rock Hell 7 (Cirque Du Rock), which takes place November 28th-30th at Hafan Y Mor Holiday Park in Pwllheli, N.Wales, has announced more acts for this year’s event including the iconic uber-energetic front man and rock n' roll legend Michael Monroe, whose new studio album ‘Horns and Halos’ is released on August 26th on Spinefarm Records.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 25 April 2013
Festival No.6 Adds Chic Ft. Nile Rodgers, Neon Neon, Lianne La Havas & More To 2013 Line-Up
The award-winning Festival No. 6 has announced Chic ft. Nile Rodgers and a second raft of stellar line-up additions, ahead of revealing their final announcements in May. Festival No.6 is a pioneering festival concept bringing together music, arts and culture. Festival No.6 takes place over the weekend of 13th-15th September, 2013 in the eccentric surrounds of Portmeirion, Wales.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 24 April 2013
"To All The Haters" - Fake Letter From Oxegen Festival Surfaces Online
After Oxegen organisers announced the festival’s 2013 line-up last night, a lot of criticism started flying in through the likes of Facebook and Twitter damning the amount of electronic and commercial names that feature on the bill - they even reportedly removed a Facebook post as it filled up with negative comments.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 24 April 2013
David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Example, Chase & Status, Snoop Dogg & More Confirmed For Oxegen 2013
Oxegen returns to Punchestown from the 2nd, 3rd and 4th August Bank Holiday weekend.
Cambridge Folk Festival Reveal Final Acts For 2013 Line-Up
The latest names, to complete this year’s lineup, have been revealed by Europe’s most acclaimed folk festival: ground breaking Malian husbandandwife duo Amadou & Mariam, acclaimed worldwide for their songcraft, vocal interplay and thrilling electric blues sound; exquisite songwriting and sublime harmonies from sibling trio The Staves, whom the Festival has nurtured from their 2011 debut in The Den through the Club Tent and Stage 2 to Main Stage 1 this year; Tommy Emmanuel, regarded as the world’s most exciting countryfolk acoustic guitarist; Thea Gilmore, described by Mojo magazine as “the most coherent, literate and charged British singersongwriter of her generation”; The Rambling Boys of Pleasure, boasting some of the finest musicians on the Irish traditional music scene: Bernard O’Neill, Gino Lupari, Alan Burke, David Munnelly and Sean Regan; American singer, writer and guitarist Darrell Scott, one of the most indemand sidemen, as well as a highlyregarded musician in his own right; compelling, Baftawinning songwriter Emily Barker & The Red Clay Halo, from Western Australia; Jamie Smith’s Mabon, an irresistible blend of world music, Celtic roots and rabblerousing funk folk; rural Indiana’s finest fingerpickin’ country blues trio The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band; a stunningly emotive mix of blues, folk, gospel, soul, Appalachian and bluegrass from hotly tipped newcomer Valerie June.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 23 April 2013
Nero Added To Global Gathering 2013 Line-Up
GlobalGathering have announced that dub royalty Nero will be returning this year for a live show.
Nero, Example And Pitbull Set For Oxegen 2013 - Full Line-Up Announced Tonight At 7PM
Nero, Example and Pitbull are the latest top acts confirmed for Ireland's Oxegen Festival 2013, while more are set for announcement 7pm tonight.
Written by: Owen Sheppard | Date: Tuesday, 23 April 2013
Yorkshire’s Beacons Festival Announce New Acts And Arts Space
Beacons Festival in North Yorkshire have announced 24 new acts for the line up.
Written by: Owen Sheppard | Date: Monday, 22 April 2013
Global Gathering Announce Further Acts For 2013 Line-Up
GlobalGathering, the UK’s celebration of rave culture and annual summer pilgrimage for true electro music lovers, have added Afrojack, James Zabiela, Dada Life, Mark Knight, Eats Everything, Dusky, George Fitzgerald, MK (Mark Kinchen), Doorly, Mihalis Safras, Rene Amesz, Prok & Fitch, Filthy Rich, Spectrasoul, Pedestrian, Matt Smallwood and many more to the already phenomenal line-up for 2013.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 19 April 2013
Camden Crawl Dublin Unveils Full Comedy Line-Up And Individual Venue Line-Ups And Late Additions
Camden Crawl Dublin pops its comedy cherry at The Bankers (Dame Lane) and The Swan (Aungier St) this year with four fantastic shows at each venue commencing 7:00 and 9:00pm on Sunday 5th May.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 18 April 2013
Plan B, Goldfrapp, Azealia Banks Plus Many More Announced For Lovebox 2013
One of the most anticipated events in the London festival calendar, Lovebox returns to its original weekend this year for three days in July. Celebrating the very best in music, fashion and art, Lovebox has once again delivered one of the most diverse and exciting lineups around this summer, bringing a fantastically unique and eclectic range of the finest international talent to London’s doorstep.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 17 April 2013
More Acts Announced For Latitude 2013
Latitude recently announced that Bloc Party, Kraftwerk 3-D and Foals will headline this year’s event. Latitude is now pleased to confirm the next wave of performers set to appear across the weekend from 18th – 21st July 2013.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 16 April 2013
More Bands Announced For Bloodstock Festival & Car Sharing Scheme Launched!
There’s yet more thrash for Bloodstock with Northern Irish upstarts, Gama Bomb landing an opening slot on the Ronnie James Dio mainstage. The band are looking forward to churning up the Catton Park turf, commenting: “Bloodstock: it’s just like Woodstock, but for heavy metal types, and replacing the love and peace with chips and Carling! And Slayer! Our UK fans have been asking for this for years, and now the dream is real. So pack your tent, back up your arse with bananas and send the word – The G-Bomb are comin’ to Bloodstock!".
A Familiar Face Returns To Headline 2000trees 2013
With the festival fast approaching once again, 2000trees have announced their Friday night headliner as none other than Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls. Frank was last seen at the festival headlining in 2010, and also played in 2007 and 2008.
Written by: Ben Bland | Date: Tuesday, 16 April 2013
Tiesto, Avicii, & More Confirmed For London’s Electric Daisy Carnival & Tickets
American electronic dance festival Electric Daisy Carnival will be making its UK debut this year, with Tiesto, Avicii, and Steve Angello all confirmed to perform.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 15 April 2013
The Stone Roses Rip Through Fan Favourites At Coachella Festival
Manchester alt-rock icons The Stone Roses kicked off Coachella Festival in style over the weekend, which also saw Britpop legends Blur chipping in with an epic performance.
ArcTanGent To Play Host To A ‘Day Of Damnation’
You can imagine the warmth in our hearts this morning as two of our favourite festivals, new Bristol based 2000trees sister event ArcTanGent and Leeds’ famous metal behemoth Damnation, announced a collaboration to take place at the former this summer. Friday 30th August will see ArcTanGent play host to a Damnation curated stage featuring eight of the country’s best heavy artists.
Written by: Ben Bland | Date: Friday, 12 April 2013
Kendal Calling Festival Announces Over 85 New Artists!
Kendal Calling is proud to announce legendary and controversial American Hip-Hop group Public Enemy will be touching down in the fields for a rare UK festival appearance. With Chuck D’s forcefully enlightening rhymes, and the chaotic, comic of Flavor Flav’s cuts (not to mention his oversized clocks!) this is simply not to be missed.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 12 April 2013
High Definition Festival Announce Katy B, Shy FX & Friction
High Definition are delighted to announce yet more stellar artists to this June’s outing in the heart of Essex. With some of the most exciting dance music names across four unique arenas already confirmed, get set for an epic day long party that puts Essex squarely on the heavyweight dance music map.
Rise To Remain, Fearless Vampire Killers And LostAlone Added To Camden Rocks Festival Line-Up
More names have been added to the Camden Rocks Festival which takes place on Saturday 1st June 2013 over 12 venues in NW1 and will feature over 100 of the hottest names and up and coming talent from all over the UK.
Bestival 2013 Announces Films In The Forest Line-Up: Live Scores, Cult Classics & Documentaries
From utter legends to just about the most exciting bands around, the musical shipmates are second to none for Bestival's 10th Birthday shindig but, as anyone who’s ever been knows, Bestival’s not all about the music! If you venture into the Ambient Forest late at night you’ll find the Amphitheatre transformed into a glorious cinema with live scores, cult classics, documentaries and short films all programmed by London Short Film Festival and Branchage. With a theme for each night, Films in the Forest offers up a programme of movies that’ll move you, amuse you and in some cases terrify you.
Kings Of Leon To Headline Tennent’s Vital Festival 2013
Kings of Leon will headline Tennent's Vital on Wednesday 14th August. The Southern rockers are the first act to be announced for the 2013 festival, which returns to Boucher Road Playing Fields in Belfast this August, with details of the second date and more exciting line-up news set to be unveiled by organisers next month.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 11 April 2013
Katherine Jenkins And The Human League Confirmed For Tatton Park Picnic Concerts
The organisers of the Tatton Park Picnic Concert festival have announced that Welsh singer Katherine Jenkins and electro-pop outfit The Human League will headline their event this July.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 11 April 2013
Eels Join End Of The Road Festival Line-Up As Twenty More Acts Announced
Eels lead today's twenty-band announcement for the End of the Road Festival, joining a bill topped by Belle and Sebastian, Sigur Rós and David Byrne & St Vincent.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 10 April 2013
Rita Ora & Chase And Status Added To KISSbeach Festival 2013 Line-Up
Rita Ora and Chase and Status have been confirmed as very special guests to appear at KISSbeach 2013. Rita Ora will join Dizzee Rascal, Katy B, Lawson, Conor Maynard and K Koke on Saturday 29th June whilst Chase and Status joins Tinie Tempah, Rizzle Kicks, Rudimetal, Iggy Azalea and Angel on Sunday 30th June.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 09 April 2013
Kings Of Convenience Top The Bill At Green Man 2013 Plus More Acts Announced
Green Man Festival have announced another UK festival exclusive, revealing that the Kings Of Convenience will be headlining the Mountain Stage on Friday night at Green Man this August.
Jessie J, Ne-Yo, JLS, McFly And More Announced For Birmingham's Fusion Festival
Jessie J, Ne-Yo, JLS, The Wanted, McFly, The Saturdays and James Arthur are among the first names to be confirmed for this summer’s brand new Fusion Festival, in support of The Prince’s Trust and in association with Capital FM.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 08 April 2013
Green Man Festival Announces Chai Wallahs Line-Up
Always one of the most popular areas of Green Man festival, the beginning of Chai Wallahs line-up for 2013 has now been revealed.
Written by: David Ball | Date: Friday, 05 April 2013
2000trees Announce Biggest Ever Headliner
2000trees are delighted to announce that Mystery Jets will headline the Saturday night of the 2013 festival. The London indie popsters come to 2000trees on the back of a mega 2012, which included a sold out headline performance at the cavernous Brixton Academy. Festival organiser James Scarlett has described them as “a seriously huge band for a small festival like 2000trees” as well as emphasising his confidence in them as live performers.
Written by: Ben Bland | Date: Thursday, 04 April 2013
Echo & The Bunnymen To Top Bill At Camden Crawl Dublin 2013
Now only one short month away, Meteor Camden Crawl Dublin is please to announce that seminal legends, Echo & The Bunnymen will take to the stage in Dublin for the first time in almost 2 years to exclusively perform at the 2013 May Bank Holiday festival.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 03 April 2013
Jessie Ware, Katy B, Magnetic Man, 2 Chainz & More Added To Wireless Festival Line-Up
More fantastic acts have been confirmed to join Justin Timberlake and Jay Z at the world première of their 'Legends Of The Summer' tour at Wireless Festival on Sunday 14th July. Jessie Ware, Katy B, Magnetic Man, 2 Chainz, Porter Robinson, Angel and Daley have been added to the bill which already boasts A Tribe Called Quest, Nas, A$AP Rocky and Rizzle Kicks.
Bloodstock Festival Confirm More New Blood Bands And Promo Club Nights
The award-winning Bloodstock Festival has announced a second batch of breaking bands to grace the updated ‘New Blood’ stage in 2013. The stage is sponsored by BOA’s favourite thirst-quenchers, Hobgoblin.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 02 April 2013
Kaiser Chiefs, Bush, And Rival Sons Confirmed For Bon Jovi's British Summer Time Hyde Park
Kaiser Chiefs, Bush, and Rival Sons have all been announced for this summer’s British Summer Time Hyde Park event, joining headliners Bon Jovi for what is set to be an epic event.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 28 March 2013
Bestival Announce Even More Artists And DJs For Their 10th Birthday Celebrations
Rob da Bank and co. have just announced a whole load of new bands and DJs that’ll be joining the festival’s bill this summer.
The Rolling Stones, Mumford & Sons And Arctic Monkeys To Headline Glastonbury 2013
The line-up for Glastonbury 2013 has been announced with The Rolling Stones, Mumford And Sons and Arctic Monkeys confirmed as the main headline acts. The Rolling Stones will perform on the Saturday night - the penultimate night. The full line-up ia over at the Glastonbury website www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 28 March 2013
Camp Bestival Loves The 80s - Heaven 17, The Proclaimers And Nik Kershaw Plus More Added To Line-Up
Camp Bestival HQ loves the 80s! Pac-man, deely boppers, odd coloured fluorescent socks, Knight Rider, break dancing, Sloane rangers, it really was an ace time, so for one weekend only organisers are bringing 80s mania back. Turning Lulworth Castle into their own little time machine, Camp Bestival is going to celebrate one of the greatest decades in human history from August 1st to 4th, with a glorious triumvirate of newly announced legends of the age and some proper down the disco type action from inimitable rogues The Cuban Brothers. And that’s not all as organisers have added even more mighty fine cutting edge live acts and DJs all for your delectation.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 27 March 2013
Regina Spektor To Headline The Secret Garden Party Plus Many More Acts Announced
Organisers of The Secret Garden have announced Regina Spektor as a headlining artist this year with an exclusive UK festival appearance. It is a very welcome return for Regina, who first played the Garden back in 2005 when she was just starting out. Now lauded as one of the most talented songwriters of her generation there is precious little that the Russian born songstress hasn’t achieved. Her music has graced television and film around the world and won her a multitude of fervent admirers including Barack and Michelle Obama for whom she performed at The White House in 2010.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 26 March 2013
Further 17 Bands Added To Download Festival 2013 Line-Up - Day Tickets On Sale Thursday!
Download Festival has just confirmed 17 more bands including Black Stone Cherry, Chthonic & The Oriental Orchestra, DragonForce, Masters Of Reality, Ghost, Satyricon and more for one incredible weekend of rock. Headlined by Slipknot, Iron Maiden and Rammstein, Download Festival takes place on 14th to 16th June 2013 at Donington Park. Day tickets are on sale from 9am on Thursday 28th March. Weekend tickets are available NOW and selling FAST! Click Here to Compare & Buy Download Festival Tickets.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 25 March 2013
My Bloody Valentine And Rodriguez To Headline Hop Farm Festival 2013 Plus Many More Acts Announced
My Bloody Valentine and Rodriguez are confirmed as headliners for this year's Hop Farm Festival, topping a long list of names announced for the July weekender.
Jim Jefferies and Dylan Moran To Headline Rockness 2013 Comedy Line-Up
Jim Jefferies is one of the most sought after comics on the world stage. His shockingly charming style has won him an army of fans at instant sell out headline shows across the globe. Repeatedly one of the most popular acts at the Edinburgh Festival, in 2012 he wowed audiences with a month long, sold-out run of his critically acclaimed, smash-hit new solo show Hammered. Jefferies gets away with jokes most comedians wouldn’t touch due to his ability to both charm and offend the crowd in equal measure. His headline appearance at RockNess is one of only two British gigs in 2013 – AND THE ONLY ONE IN SCOTLAND – so fans can expect a barnstorming landing at Dores!
Stereoboard Preview Snowbombing Festival 2013
Up high in the sky lurks a festival like no other. Laced in bright white, and touched with powdered snow is the beautiful awe-inspiring panorama of Snowbombing - taking music festivals to the mountains.
Written by: Adam Holden | Date: Friday, 22 March 2013
TomorrowWorld Reveals Location
On February 18th, super-festival TomorrowLand bottled its legacy, into a sublime glass bottle containing the perfect concoction for its new sister festival TomorrowWorld.
Camden Crawl Dublin Unveils International Line-Up Including The Black Lips, Dirty Beaches & More
With less than two months to go until Dublin’s city centre streets come alive with the best cutting edge Irish and International talent over the May Bank Holiday Weekend, Meteor Camden Crawl Dublin can finally reveal the full line up, bar a few special guests which will remain under wraps for a little while longer.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 22 March 2013
TomorrowLand Organisers Announce First Ever TomorrowWorld Festival
SFX Entertainment have purchased a 75% stake in events company ID&T - resulting in the first Tomorrowland outside of Belgium being announced.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 21 March 2013
JLS, Little Mix And Union J Announced For Ponty's Big Weekend 2013
A sensational line-up of chart-topping acts have been announced for Ponty’s Big Weekend this summer - all proving that Rhondda Cynon Taf has that magical ‘X Factor!
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 21 March 2013
Bloc Party, Kraftwerk 3-D And Foals To Headline Latitude Festival 2013 Plus Many More Acts Confirmed
Latitude have announced its launch line-up for this year’s festival, which takes place on Thursday 18th to Sunday 21st July at Henham Park in Suffolk.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 19 March 2013
Tinie Tempah, Dizzee Rascal, Rizzle Kicks And More Confirmed For KISSbeach Festival
Dizzee Rascal and Tinie Tempah are confirmed to headline KISSbeach, a brand new festival taking place on Great Yarmouth Beach on Saturday 29th June and Sunday 30th June.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 18 March 2013
Jake Bugg, AlunaGeorge, Lucy Rose And Devlin Among First Artists Announced For Beach Break Live 2013
The organisers of Beach Break have unveield plans to evolve the antiquated UK festival model by creating the first UK music holiday. After three years in the beautiful Pembrey Country Park in South Wales, Beach Break Live will return to its spiritual home, Cornwall, to create the very first music holiday.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 13 March 2013
Example To Headline London's South West Four Festival
On Sunday 25th August, Example, one of the UK's most exciting live acts, will be homeward bound and heading to South West Four for the biggest headline show of his career.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 12 March 2013