Monster Truck And Gloryhammer Added To Hammerfest 6 Line-Up

Canadian rockers Monster Truck and Gloryhammer featuring Christopher Bowes of Alestorm plus US Bee Gees metal tribute band Tragedy have been added to Next Spring's Hammerfest 6.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 13 September 2013

Bestival 2014 Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now

Organisers promised a 10th Birthday Spectacular and that’s exactly what happened! Four days of fun made the 10th Bestival the very best one yet and if you enjoyed your little trip in HMS Bestival, you’ll be pleased to hear that Early Bird tickets for Bestival 2014, which takes place from September 4 to 7, 2014 are on sale now and are available through a weekly payment plan.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 13 September 2013

Isle of Wight Organisers Asking Fans to Suggest Headliners and Line Up

Organisers at the Isle of Wight Festival are petitioning fans to decide which acts will headline next year's event, which will take place between June 12 and 15 2014.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 13 September 2013

Summer Sundae Not Returning In 2014 Due To 'Current Economic Climate'

Leicester’s annual Summer Sundae will not return in 2014, citing the ‘current economic climate’ as the reason.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 05 September 2013

Michael Eavis: 'Glastonbury 2014 Headliners Have Never Played Here Before'

Glastonbury boss Michael Eavis has revealed that the three 2014 headliners are bands who have never played at the festival before.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 04 September 2013

Electric Zoo Festival Cancelled Following Two Deaths

New York’s massive Electric Zoo Festival was cut short over the weekend after two fans died of suspected drug overdoses.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 02 September 2013

Melvin Benn: Big Chill Festival Is 'Resting'

Festival Republic chief Melvin Benn has claimed that The Big Chill Festival is ‘resting’, and that he hasn’t retired the event.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 28 August 2013

Cardiff's Eight At The Gate Festival Set To Debut

On August 29, the first edition of the Eight At The Gate Festival will take over the Gate Arts Centre in Cardiff. Featuring 12 bands across three nights, the event is set to show another side to the Welsh capital's rapidly developing music scene.

Written by: Huw Baines | Date: Wednesday, 28 August 2013

Ronnie Wood Band Added To BluesFest 2013 Line-Up

The Ronnie Wood Band have been confirmed to close the latest edition of BluesFest with a tribute to Jimmy Reed.

Written by: Huw Baines | Date: Wednesday, 28 August 2013

More Great Names For Damnation 2013

Greek black metal legends Rotting Christ and respected American post-metal troupe Rosetta are the latest names to be added to the burgeoning line-up for this November’s edition of Leeds based Damnation Festival.

Written by: Ben Bland | Date: Tuesday, 27 August 2013

Biffy Clyro's Simon Neil Sets Fire to Guitar for Reading Fest Headline Slot

Biffy Clyro made their first ever headline performances at Reading and Leeds Festival this weekend - and frontman Simon Neil played so well, his guitar burst into flames.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 26 August 2013

Paramore Unveil Parahoy! Cruise Ship Festival

American pop-rock trio Paramore have announced their plans to host a festival on a cruise ship next year.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 26 August 2013

Iggy Azalea Cancels Reading And Leeds Sets

Iggy Azalea has cancelled her sets at Reading and Leeds this weekend due to a clash with the MTV Video Music Awards on August 25.

Written by: Huw Baines | Date: Friday, 23 August 2013

Leeds Festival's Thursday Opener Washed Out

The opening night of music at Leeds Festival fell victim to the weather on Thursday, with Dutch Uncles forced to cancel their set on the Dance To The Radio Stage by torrential rain.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 23 August 2013

Swn Festival 2013 Announce Stage Splits

Sŵn Festival 2013 has announced the day splits. It's time to get excited! The splits may help you decide which day to go for if you're day wristbanding, but remember kids, the best value and most fun comes from the four-day pass.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 22 August 2013

V Festival 2014 Early Bird Tickets On Sale August 22

Last weekend the mighty V Festival celebrated its most successful year yet as 340,000 music fans descended on Weston Park, Staffordshire and Hylands Park, Chelmsford. 

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 21 August 2013

Katy Perry To Close London's iTunes Festival

Global superstar Katy Perry has been confirmed as the final act of this year's iTunes Festival.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 21 August 2013

Reading and Leeds Festival Stage Times Unveiled

The organisers of Reading and Leeds Festival have revealed the stage times ahead of this weekend's event.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 20 August 2013

Frank Turner Forced To Cancel European Festival Dates, Reading And Leeds Sets Unaffected

Frank Turner has cancelled a series of European festival appearances due to a back problem.

Written by: Huw Baines | Date: Friday, 16 August 2013

Haim, Dizzee Rascal, Kendrick Lamar and Ellie Goulding Join ITunes Festival Bill

Haim, Dizzee Rascal, Kendrick Lamar and Ellie Goulding have followed Lady Gaga in confirming sets at the forthcoming iTunes Festival.

Written by: Huw Baines | Date: Thursday, 15 August 2013

Corrosion Of Conformity Added To Hammerfest 6 Alongside Kreator, Soilwork And Overkill

Legendary US rockers Corrosion of Conformity have been added to Hammerfest 6 and will line up alongside thrash legends Kreator, Overkill, Soilwork, Unleashed and many more.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 14 August 2013

All Reading Festival Tickets Completely Sold Out!

With just over two weeks to go until Reading and Leeds Festivals welcome Early Entry ticket holders, excitement is at fever pitch and now Reading Festival is completely sold out! 

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 13 August 2013

Bloodstock Announce Emperor For 2014 Line-Up

On the very weekend of their biggest and most successful event to date, Bloodstock have announced that revered black metal innovators Emperor are locked in as one of the headline acts for next year's festival, which is set to take place from August 7 to 10 2014.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 12 August 2013

Steve Angello Steps Into Beady Eye's Vacant V Festival Slot

Former Swedish House Mafia star Steve Angello has been drafted in to cover Beady Eye's vacant V Festival slot.

Written by: Huw Baines | Date: Monday, 12 August 2013

Beady Eye Pull Out Of V Festival Following Gem Archer Injury

Manchester rockers Beady Eye have pulled out of V Festival due to guitarist Gem Archer's recent injury and hospitalisation.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 08 August 2013

Bloodstock Festival To Be Live Streamed

If you can't get along to Bloodstock Festival this weekend, don't fret, because you can catch many of the main stage band sets on a live stream!

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 07 August 2013

Tinie Tempah, Jimmy Eat World, Avicii, Bastille Added To iTunes Festival

Tinie Tempah, Jimmy Eat World, Avicii and Bastille are among the latest names to be confirmed for September's iTunes Festival.

Written by: Huw Baines | Date: Wednesday, 07 August 2013

Beady Eye Still Expected To Perform At V Festival, Organisers Say

V Festival organisers have announced that they’re still expecting Beady Eye to perform later this month, despite the band pulling out of a couple of other festival appearances.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 06 August 2013

Rewind '80s Music Festival Is Almost Sold Out!

Rewind '80s Music Festival has almost sold out. Weekend tickets and Saturday day tickets are now completely sold out, however, a few remaining Sunday day tickets are still available. The last remaining Sunday day tickets can be ordered from the official website, rewindfestival.com.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 06 August 2013

Slayer, Gojira, Sabaton, Exodus & Many More Line-Up For Bloodstock Signing Tent

This year at Bloodstock, many of the bands on the bill - even the mighty Slayer - are stopping by for a stint in the signing tent to scribble for the Bloodstock faithful! Check out the schedule below and plan your day to accommodate your chance to say hi to your favourites.  

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 06 August 2013