Festival Reviews
Wilkestock Festival 2018
Wilkestock is one of the best annual events in the small festival scene. Returning for it's 11th year, the festival provided possibly the best line up that it has ever had. For those who aren't aware, [...]
Highfield 2018 – Full Review!
Highfield festival takes place yearly by the Strömthaler Lake near Leipzig, in East Germany. It’s small (35,000 guests) with two stages (Green and Blue). Most notably, Highfield has a beach that is open to guests throughout the day. There’s a DJ stage on the beach along with drinks stands, so the festival vibe is guaranteed
BOA 2018 – NIGHTWISH: Reviewed!
The final night of Bloodstock 2018 is here, and there’s a distinct chill in the air, closing the main stage are symphonic metal heavyweights – Nightwish. From the moment they were announced last year, Nightwish have been a controversial pick for fans on the forums and social media, a band known as much for their ongoing drama as for their music. Indeed tonight’s showing will be the third lead vocalist BOA has seen with the band (Tarja Turunen; 2003, Anette Olzon; 2008) as Floor Jansen takes to t
BOA 2018 – GOJIRA: Reviewed!
Gojira have been long awaited as a headliner here at BOA, and it seems as though the entire population of the festival – some 18 thousand metalheads, have turned out for them tonight. The band waste no time in racing right into the heavy stuff with ‘Only Pain’ and ‘The Heaviest Matter of the Universe’ against a brooding mountain range backdrop, as giant plumes of smoke are blasted out from the front of the stage.
BOA 2018 – Judas Priest: Reviewed!
It’s Friday night at Bloodstock and we’re gearing up for the mighty Judas Priest, the stage is set with giant ‘Devils tuning fork’ backdrops and standing props and smoke is billowing in from the sides. Entering to Sabbath’s ‘War Pigs’ and a barrage of stage lights, Rob Halford is still rocking the signature fringed leather and sunglasses look, despite the now dark skies. Kicking off with brand spanking new track ‘Firepower’ – a polished but ultimately traditional Priest sound, it’s clear we’re i
Bedford Park Concerts 2018!
The first weekend of August 2018 saw the return of the brilliant Bedford Park Concerts. I had an absolute blast last year, so I was excited to attend again. For those of you who are not [...]
Roll up! Roll up! It’s the GIANT BESTIVAL REVIEW – 2018!
Roll up, roll up! It’s the most colourful show on earth! We’re back at Lulworth Castle for Bestival’s second year in it’s new location and it’s 15th Anniversary year, the UK is hotter than Mordor right now and we’ve packed enough glitter to ice an entire season of Drag Race.
Bestival 2018: M.I.A. – Reviewed!
It’s day three of Bestival, we’re all sunburnt, knackered and happy – but we’re back in the Castle Field eagerly awaiting London bad-gal rapper, artist, political activist and all round boss babe – M.I.A. The main stage is set with billowing yellow drapes reminiscent of a Disney princess dress and a neon archway which looks like you could descend to Moria through it. If you know, you know. The arena is packed out and everyone is looking forward to one last night of debauchery before having to he
Bestival 2018: LONDON GRAMMAR – Reviewed!
After a stonking warm up of the always incredible (and insane) Grace Jones, and the most spectacular 15th Anniversary fireworks and AV show on Lulworth Castle, we’ve been expecting big things from London Grammar tonight. The sky is cloudless and cool, a welcome relief from the scorching days and the stage is set, well… incredibly minimally.
Bestival 2018: SILK CITY – Reviewed!
Tonight, for a marvelous treat – Bestival are giving us the second ever live show of the brand spanking new Diplo and Mark Ronson collab; Silk City. As the castle field fills up and an NYC back-alley set design is rolled onto the stage, the sunburnt masses are gearing up for a night of big beats and laser filled dreams.
Truck Festival 2018 Photo Blog
Truck Festival the Godfather of the small festival scene is back for 2018. The four day sold out event was mostly bathed in glorious British sunshine, a huge improvement on the torrential downpours and mud baths from [...]
Deichbrand Festival 2018 – Full Review!
Full review of the 2018 Deichbrand Festival - With headliners that include Capser, The Killers and Die Toten Hosen this festival promised the exhibit the best of German, British and American Music.
Festival News
BLOODSTOCK announce six bands as an early Halloween treat!
As Halloween creeps up, BLOODSTOCK has prepared an early treat and announced six new bands to join their previously announced Friday night headliner, SABATON on the 2019 bill at Catton Park.
BLOODSTOCK announce SABATON as Friday night headliner for 2019!
BLOODSTOCK are excited to announce their first headliner for 2019! Swedish metal warriors, SABATON will headline Friday 9th August in what will be their only UK show in 2019! Check out what they had to say about returning to Catton Park’s hallowed turf to headline the festival this time around - https://youtu.be/a_m5jrhKUZs. The band have always been a huge hit with BLOODSTOCK’s crowd in years prior, so we’re excited to see them step into a headline slot.
Slam Dunk Festival 2019
All Time Low are set to headline Slam Dunk Festival 2019; Their exclusive UK Shows of 2019. Also joing them will be NOFX, New Found Glory, Waterparks, Story Of The Year, Gallows, Mad Caddies and [...]
Bedford Park 2018 Preview
Last year, I had a great time spending a weekend at Bedford Park Concerts. It was certainly a weekend that I won't likely forget. So, of course, I am very excited to be able to attend [...]
Bloodstock Open Air: PREVIEW – 3 WEEKS TO GO!
The countdown is on, three weeks until Catton Park is overrun by a hoarde of the weird and wonderful, your punks, goths, metalheads, geeks and freaks. Yes, it’s almost time for Bloodstock Open Air – the UK’s premier Metal fest. Let’s take a look at what BOA 2018 has to offer…
House of Vans first ever festival appearance: Bestival 2018
We are very excited indeed to announce that House of Vans will make its first ever UK festival appearance at Bestival this 2-5 August. Hosting a brand new den of creativity, House of Vans will feature live acts, art and ingenuity, with innovative, offbeat and original music curated by House of Vans, Sunday Best and DIY Magazine. Rob da Bank says: “Just when we thought we couldn’t get any more of the best new up-and-coming bands and DJs in the world at Bestival, we’ve only gone and teamed up w
Truck Festival 2018 Preview
The self acclaimed 'Godfather of the small festival scene' is back! This annual music festival takes place in Steventon, Oxfordshire and with 2018 being the festival's 21st year it plans to dominate with yet another [...]
UK’s First Floating Festivals Announced for 2018 Two Cruises: Throwback – the 80’s Music Festival At Sea – starring The Human League, OMD and Erasure’s Andy Bell Stages – the Musical Theatre Festival At Sea – featuring MICHAEL BALL, Collabro and Beverley
The fabulous and flamboyant pop music of the 1980s and headline performances from stars of the West End and Broadway will be celebrated with two new cruises in 2018. The new entertainment concept of Floating Festivals is the brainchild of Jonathan [...]
The Long Road Festival – Major New UK Outdoor Country, Americana And Roots Festival To Take Place In Leicestershire
Major New UK Outdoor Country, Americana And Roots Festival To Take Place In Leicestershire **Lee Ann Womack, Angaleena Presley, Una Healy, Billy Bragg, The Shires, Aaron Watson, Brent Cobb, Danielle Bradbery and more confirmed for [...]
SLAM DUNK FESTIVAL – STAGE SPLITS
Slam Dunk Festival is also proud to announce the stage splits for this year’s festival where the Jagermeister Stage is set to play host to pop-punk titans Good Charlotte as they make their Slam Dunk Festival debut, alongside arena rockers PVRIS and [...]