Merthyr Rock Festival To Return In 2014

Merthyr Rock organisers have confirmed that the festival WILL return in 2014. The fantastic news comes just a few months after the they were forced to cancel 2013's event due to overwhelming economic pressures.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 28 June 2013

Brand New Cancel Reading And Leeds Appearances

Brand New have cancelled their forthcoming European tour, including festival appearances at Reading and Leeds.

Written by: Huw Baines | Date: Friday, 28 June 2013

Thursday Night Is Party Night At Bloodstock!

Bloodstock Festival, the most metal weekend of the year, is just six weeks away! This year, Thursday (8 August) kicks off with a big party night over at the Sophie Lancaster stage, so plan to get there ahead of the hordes, grab one of the best pitches for your tent, and start your weekend early with some beers and a string of kickass bands. Here’s what’s in store;

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 27 June 2013

Beady Eye Set For Secret Glasto Show?

Manchester rockers Beady Eye could be set for a surprise performance at Glastonbury - after they posted some cryptic messages warning fans to ‘BE there or BE square’ at 11am on Friday morning.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 27 June 2013

Daft Punk Bookies Favourites For Surprise Glastonbury Festival Appearance

With Glastonbury Festival creeping up on us, the whole of the UK is busy chatting excitedly about the fun to come (or in despair at their lack of tickets), with the Rolling Stones, Arctic Monkeys, and Mumford and Sons all headlining the Pyramid Stage this time around.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 25 June 2013

Mumford And Sons Confirm Glastonbury Appearance After Ted Dwane Surgery

Mumford and Sons have confirmed that their headline appearance at Glastonbury will go ahead, just two weeks after bass player Ted Dwane underwent brain surgery.

Written by: Huw Baines | Date: Tuesday, 25 June 2013

Emily Eavis Reveals Her Dream Glastonbury Headliners - Adele And Led Zeppelin

Emily Eavis, daughter of Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis and co-organiser of the festival, has revealed that her dream headliners are hard-rock heroes Led Zeppelin and soul-singing superstar Adele.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 24 June 2013

Glastonbury Festival Set To Bask In Sunshine

Heading to next weekend's Glastonbury Festival? If so, it looks as though you could be basking in glorious sunshine according to the latest information revealed by meteorological reports.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 21 June 2013

Faithless Confirmed As Secret Garden Party Special Guests

London-based electronica outfit Faithless have been confirmed as the special guest for this year’s Secret Garden Party.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 20 June 2013

Bloodstock Festival - Seven Weeks To Go!

Bloodstock Festival are excited to announce a whole batch of new additions for all three stages. There’s only seven weeks left to the most metal weekend of the year!!  Have you got your tickets yet?!

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 20 June 2013

My Bloody Valentine Confirmed To Headline Festival No.6

Indie legends My Bloody Valentine have been confirmed as headliners for Festival No.6, which will be staged in Portmeirion between September 13 and 15.

Written by: Huw Baines | Date: Thursday, 20 June 2013

2000trees Approaches Once More... (Festival Preview)

It’s no secret that here at Stereoboard we’re big fans of 2000trees, not just for its consistently high standard of line-up but also from the way it’s run. This is a festival run for the sheer love of live music and of supporting the best up-and-coming British bands.

Written by: Ben Bland | Date: Wednesday, 19 June 2013

Paramore, Kings Of Leon, And Rizzle Kicks Added To iTunes Festival Line-Up

American rock outfit Paramore are among the new names announced for September’s iTunes Festival, alongside Kings of Leon and Rizzle Kicks.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 19 June 2013

Download Festival 2014 Dates And Early Bird Tickets Announced

Just hours after Rammstein closed another blockbuster edition of Download Festival, organisers have confirmed dates for the 2014 staging.

Written by: Huw Baines | Date: Monday, 17 June 2013

Lovebox Festival Sunday Line-Up Revealed - Featuring Goldfrapp, Lil Kim, & More

The organisers of Victoria Park’s annual Lovebox Festival unveiled the amazing line-up for the Sunday of the 2013 edition of the event - and it features the likes of Goldfrapp, Lil Kim, and more!

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 13 June 2013

'Slipknot Have Tricks Up Their Sleeves', Says Download Chief Andy Copping

Andy Copping, the organiser of Download Festival, has promised fans that American metal outfit Slipknot have some tricks up their sleeves ready for their set on the weekend.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 13 June 2013

Corey Taylor And Shawn Crahan Set For Book Signings At Download Festival

Not content with headlining the Download Festival this Friday 14 June with the infamous Slipknot, frontman Corey Taylor and percussionist Clown are both set to sign their respective books, 'A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Heaven' and 'Apocalyptic Nightmare Journey' at the event.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 11 June 2013

Avicii, Tinie Tempah And Rudimental Announced For Belfast's Tennent's Vital 2013

Belfast's Tennent’s Vital festival has announced that Avicii, Tinie Tempah and Rudimental will continue the party on Friday August 16. 

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 11 June 2013

Swn Festival Announces First Wave Of Acts

Swn HQ have announced the first wave of acts that will be playing at the 7th annual Sŵn Festival. The NME Awards nominated 4-day multi-venue new music festival will be held this year between Thursday 17 and Sunday 20 October 2013.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 10 June 2013

The Rolling Stones To Appear On Both Stage And Screen At Glastonbury

This year’s Glastonbury Music Festival features the Rolling Stones, on their “50 and Counting Tour”, performing on Saturday, June 29. On Sunday, June 30 a special screening of The Rolling Stones 'Charlie is my Darling - Ireland 1965' from ABKCO Films will take place in the Pilton Place Cinema Tent on the festival grounds.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 07 June 2013

Outlook Festival Organisers Add New Names To Opening Party Bill

This year’s Outlook Festival in Croatia is shaping up to be one of the biggest events of the summer, and now, even it’s opening concert is looking like it’ll be a massive affair - as organisers have added some wicked names to the line-up.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 07 June 2013

One Week Until Download Festival - 10 More Bands Announced & Site Activities Unveiled

With just one week to go, Download Festival have announced a further 10 bands for the weekend as well as details of its on site activities and the return of the mighty Download FM powered by TeamRock. There’s still chance to get your ticket for the biggest weekend in the rock and metal calendar, visit downloadfestival.co.uk for more information. Click Here to Compare & Buy Download Festival Tickets from Stereoboard. 

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 07 June 2013

Kreator And Overkill To Co-Headline Hammerfest 6 With Soilwork, Unleashed, Grand Magus & More

German thrash metal legends Kreator are set to co-headline next year’s Hammerfest and head the cast of the first round of announcements for next spring’s bill.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 05 June 2013

Don Broco, Deaf Havana, Savages & Many More Announced For Reading & Leeds Festival

With exclusive UK festival performances from headliners Green Day, Eminem and Biffy Clyro, plus exclusive appearances from Fall Out Boy, System of A Down, Deftones, Skrillex and more, Reading & Leeds can now announce over 30 more names for the Festivals.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 05 June 2013

Twin Atlantic, The Twang And Gaz Coombes Among Eight New Acts Confirmed For Hard Rock Calling

Hard Rock Calling today announced a further eight additions to this year's lineup including Twin Atlantic, The Twang and Gaz Coombes. They join headliners Kasabian and Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band plus a host of other top acts.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 04 June 2013

Black Star Riders Announce Download Festival Appearance

Black Star Riders have announced their addition to this year’s Download Festival line up. Tickets are still available for this year's event. Click Here to Compare & Buy Download Festival Tickets.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 03 June 2013

V Festival Organisers Unveil Full Day Line-Ups

V Festival chiefs have unveiled the full day line-ups for this year’s event, which takes place over the weekend of August 17th-18th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 31 May 2013

31 New Names Added To Yahoo! Wireless Festival 2013

The organizers of this year’s Yahoo! Wireless Festival have announced 31 more names for their event this summer - including the likes of Little Mix, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Joey Bada$$.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 30 May 2013

Metallica Confirmed For Roskilde Festival - Their Only European Show Of The Summer

Thrash metal titans Metallica have announced that they’ll be performing their only European show this summer at Roskilde Festival, Denmark.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 30 May 2013

Lissie, Lawson, The View, Flamin Groovies & More Added To Hard Rock Calling 2013 Line-Up

Organisers behind next month's Hard Rock Calling have announced that an additional seven artists have been confirmed to perform at this year’s festival, which is taking place at a brand new home, the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on 29th and 30th June. 

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 29 May 2013