Festival Reviews
Wilkestock Festival In Photos
Our photographer Kane Howie popped down to Wilkestock just outside of Stevenage and took some photos. The weekend was headlined by We Are Scientists, Slaves and The Dutty Moonshine Band. The three day event had [...]
The Downs Festival, Bristol – Review
The Downs festival returned to Bristol and was Gurt Lush (or, for those who don’t speak native Bristolian, pretty incredible). The festival was headlined this year by Ms Lauryn Hill - the first female singer [...]
Skunk Anansie Live – Bournemouth O2 Academy
Skunk Anansie Live - Bournemouth O2 Academy Tuesday 27 August. Review - Graham Tarrant Celebrating their 25th anniversary together, Skunk Anansie are back on the road touring – it’s clear why they’re described as one of [...]
Victorious Festival 2019 – Review
Victorious Festival 2019 – Southsea Review: Graham Tarrant You can always tell how good a festival is based on how many clashes and must-see bands there are on the line up. With Clean Bandit, New Order, [...]
Highfield Festival – 2019!
Friday Most people’s “home festival” is the one near their city. Ours is a modest (30,000 guest) festival in the east of Germany. The weather was warm and muggy as we arrived. It was Friday [...]
RFM SOMNII – REVIEW
Wit so many choices when it comes to festivals around the world, it can be hard to make up your mind about which deserves your cash. If you like sun, beaches, big scale events and [...]
Camp Bestival 2019 – REVIEW
CAMP BESTIVAL 2019 REVIEW Graham Tarrant Camp Bestival is often described as the ultimate family festival, for kids big and small, from 8 months to 80, and it’s easy to understand why. For the little [...]
Folk By The Oak 2019
With being the first time attending Folk By The Oak I wasn't too sure what to expect as I am so used to a lot more rock music than folk. Attending the festival I entered [...]
Download 2019 – Slayer’s final UK show REVIEWED!
Ahh, it’s that time of year again. The last stand of the big bands. With Black Sabbath, Aerosmith and countless others over the last couple of years doing their ‘final’ tours and including Donington as [...]
Download 2019 – Slipknot REVIEWED!
Ok. Confession time. I’m not a Slipknot fan. I am standing in a field full of Slipknot fans eagerly awaiting this much anticipated show. Flanked by overall-clad bodies, every face a grotesque mask (some quite [...]
Download 2019 – Rob Zombie REVIEWED
Forced once again to choose between the Zippo Encore and the Main stage for tonight’s grand entertainments – we have opted for Rob Zombie, master of the macabre and fringed outfits. Immediately upon turning the [...]
PHOTOBLOG: Marshall Live 2019
Our photographer Kane Howie went to Milton Keynes to check out Marshall Live at Arena MK. There were two stages at the event, the main stage and the Discovery Stage in which new and upcoming bands played [...]
Festival News
Mallorca Live Announce Pet Shop Boys along with debut of new Electronic Stage with Marcel Dettmann, Red Axes, &ME and more
Mallorca Live has announced a brand new fourth stage at this year's event that will be dedicated to cutting edge dance music: On May 14th, 15th and 16th 2020, the renamed Tròpic Stage will cater [...]
HYTE returns to Amsterdam w/ Marcel Dettmann, Planetary Assault Systems *live, FJAAK DJ Set, Anfisa Letyago, Ferro, Fumiya Tanaka and Voigtmann
Hot on the heels of its standout New Year event in Berlin, Friday, February 28th will see HYTE is back on the road and making a comeback to its second home Amsterdam. It was only [...]
SXM Festival Reveals Bonobo, tINI, Raresh, Akufen, Dyed Soundorom and more
Over its four edition journey, SXM Festival has hand-crafted one of international underground electronic music’s most celebrated events. Its unique sense of magic comes from a fusion of world-class music curation, a deep sense of [...]
Kyo Kuala Lumpur Turns 3 with week of celebrations including big party with Jazzy Jeff
Kyo continues to be the most vital club in Kuala Lumpur and beyond as it heads into its third year with another mouthwatering mix of headliners throughout January including a massive week of celebrations that [...]
Glasgow’s Platform 18 Announces 2020 Edition with Richie Hawtin, Floorplan, Fjaak (live), ANNA and More
Platform 18 continues to reshape the Glaswegian scene with its mouth watering 2020 edition on Saturday July 4th and 5th 2020, featuring world class headliners Richie Hawtin, Floorplan, Fjaak (live), ANNA and more all playing [...]
ECO CREDENTIALS AT EPIZODE
All over the world, festivals, both large and small, are growing conscious of their ecological footprint. This year Epizode also will focus on green credentials with the new eco-initiatives. By promoting environmental awareness we are [...]
Sydney’s Electric Gardens Festival Reveals Latest Names For 2020’s 5th Anniversary Celebration
In Summer 2020, Electric Gardens delivers its biggest and most diverse lineup yet for its 5th anniversary: Half a decade of cutting-edge producers and world-class DJs will be celebrated in Sydney's shining Centennial Park on [...]
inner city electronic announce Orbital, Peggy Gou, Craig Richards and more as first wave of acts for 2020 edition
Leeds’ multi-venue electronic music festival and conference inner city electronic moves to March 7th with its most ambitious line-up to date. inner city electronic returns to Leeds for another citywide celebration of electronic music and culture [...]
LMC Announces Final Names for 2020 at fabric feat. Jamie Lidell, Enzo Siragusa, Raw Silk, Young Turks, Brownswood Recordings
The much anticipated London Music Conference 2020 today unveils its final panels and tech topics for discussion ahead of the event at fabric, London from January 30th to February 1st. Artist additions include Jamie Lidell, [...]