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.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 03 April 2013

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.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 28 March 2013

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.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 25 March 2013

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!

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 25 March 2013

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.

Written by: Adam Holden | Date: Friday, 22 March 2013

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

Wireless Festival Offer Friday & Saturday Tickets Buyers Exclusive Pre-Sale

The organisers of Wireless Festival have announced a special pre-sale for those who originally bought Friday and Saturday tickets, which will allow them to buy tickets to the newly-added Sunday bill before anyone else.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 12 March 2013

Voivod, Sabaton, Wolfsbane, Xentrix And More Added To Bloodstock Festival 2013 Line-Up

Bloodsotck 2013 is shaping up to be the metal event of the summer, with another ten head-bangin’ bands confirmed to join headliners, Slayer, King Diamond and Lamb Of God.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 12 March 2013

Tame Impala To Perform At Reading And Leeds Festival

Australian psych-rockers Tame Impala have announced that they’re going to be performing at this year’s Reading and Leeds Festivals, alongside headliners Green Day, Eminem, and Biffy Clyro.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 12 March 2013

Festival Republic Boss Melvin Benn Talks About 2013 Reading And Leeds Line-Up

Green Day, Biffy Clyro and Eminem will headline this year’s Reading and Leeds Festivals.

Written by: Daniel Lynch & Sallie Gregson | Date: Tuesday, 12 March 2013

Bryan Adams And Jamiroquai To Headline Magic Summer Live 2013 Plus Many More Acts Announced

Bryan Adams and Jamiroquai are confirmed as headliners for Magic Summer Live 2013, taking place for the first time in Guildford’s Stoke Park this summer. In what will be their only UK performance this year, Jamiroquai will be taking to the stage on Saturday 13th July and Canadian rock legend Bryan Adams will be performing at the festival on Sunday 14th July. Joining this stellar line up will be James Morrison, Joss Stone, Squeeze, Level 42, Soul II Soul, The Overtones and Kim Wilde.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 12 March 2013

Justin Timberlake And Jay Z To Co-Headline Third Day Of Wireless Festival

Due to phenomenal demand and tickets for days one and two selling in record time, there will be a third day of Wireless Festival on Sunday July 14th. This will be a preview of Jay Z and Justin Timberlake’s North American 'Legends Of The Summer' stadium tour. A Tribe Called Quest, Nas, A$AP Rocky and Rizzle Kicks also join the bill. Justin Timberlake and Jay Z are already confirmed to headline Wireless Festival independently on Friday 12th July (Justin Timberlake) and Saturday 13th July (JAY Z), tickets for these dates were the fastest selling in Wireless Festival history.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 12 March 2013

Green Day To Headline Reading And Leeds Festival 2013 Plus Many More Acts Added To Line-Up

Green Day have just been confirmed as the third and final Main Stage headliners for Reading and Leeds Festivals 2013, playing Friday at Reading and Saturday at Leeds. Following their surprise Reading festival performance last year, which saw thousands of revellers heading to the NME/Radio 1 Stage and thousands more watching on screens in the arena, the punk-pop trio return to perform a full headline sets!

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 11 March 2013

ArcTanGent Adds Local Bands To Its 2013 Festival Bill

Six months to go until ArcTanGent festival begins its debut weekend and the line-up is beginning to fill. This weekend festival organiser James Scarlett took to the airwaves of BBC Introducing to announce the arrival of a sea of local Bristol bands to the festival bill, and there are some real crackers in there we can assure you.

Written by: Ben Bland | Date: Monday, 11 March 2013

Wireless Festival Confirm Third Day To Be Added - Announcement Coming This Week!

Having already announced US superstars Justin Timberlake and Jay Z as this summer's Friday and Saturday Wireless Festival headliners, organisers have another surprise up their sleeve as they prepare to announce another line-up and headline act for a THIRD day of music.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Sunday, 10 March 2013

Seasick Steve, Lucy Rose, Soul II Soul & More Confirmed For Lounge On The Farm Festival

Kent’s Lounge on the Farm Festival returns for it’s 8th birthday this July, and they’ve announced a number of wicked acts and bands that’ll be performing this summer.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 08 March 2013