Alex Jukes

The Cure, Gorillaz, and Moby Headline Bulgaria’s New Festival, PhillGood

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17 – 19 July | 19:00 – 01:30 

Rowing Canal, Plovdiv, Bulgaria

In summer 2026, Plovdiv will host PhillGood, a new three-day music festival that continues to place Bulgaria firmly on the European festival map. Taking place from 17 to 19 July at the city’s iconic Rowing Canal, PhillGood joins the Fest Team family and arrives with bold intentions that combine legendary artists with some of the most relevant contemporary voices in global music and high-spec production. 

Set against the dramatic backdrop of Plovdiv’s seven hills, PhillGood will transform the city into the Balkans’ newest large-scale music destination. Known as The City of Seven Hills, this is one of Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, blending Roman ruins, Ottoman heritage and a thriving contemporary arts scene. PhillGood embraces this unique setting, placing music within a landscape shaped by centuries of culture and creativity.

This first edition comes at a pivotal moment for Bulgaria. With the country officially joining the Eurozone, introducing a digital nomad visa and rapidly emerging as one of Europe’s fastest-growing cultural and festival destinations, PhillGood reflects Bulgaria’s expanding presence on the global music and tourism stage. Easily accessible from across Europe and beyond, the festival makes Plovdiv a vital new meeting point for international music lovers.

The opening night of PhillGood is headlined by The Cure, one of the most influential bands of the last five decades, performing in Bulgaria for the first time after more than 1,800 shows worldwide. They are joined by Wolf Alice with their expansive alternative sound alongside Irish dream-rock outfit Just Mustard and French producer Perturbator, whose dark, dystopian electronics are sure to thrill.

On Saturday 18 July, Gorillaz take over the Rowing Canal with their futuristic blend of music, visuals and storytelling. The day also features cult Belfast hip-hop trio and activists Kneecap, known for their confrontational energy and cultural commentary, and Sleaford Mods, whose stripped-back electro-punk continues to cut sharply through modern life.

On Sunday 19 July, the festival concludes with Moby, whose varied work as an artist, producer and activist has shaped electronic music for decades. 

Beyond the main stage, PHILLGOOD will feature two additional stages, each with its own distinct atmosphere and musical direction reinforcing the festival’s commitment to true musical range and exciting discovery.

Three-day, single-day, VIP and camping tickets are on sale now at https://phillgood.ink.

LINE UP
THE CURE・GORILLAZ・MOBY・WOLF ALICE・KNEECAP・SUEDE・EINSTÜRZENDE NEUBAUTEN・JUST MUSTARD・SLEAFORD MODS・APASHE & THE BRASS ORCHESTRA・THIEVERY CORPORATION・PERTURBATOR・HAYES & Y・KADEBOSTANY・ALI

PhillGood Festival
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Eastern Electrics Festival Returns for 2026 with new home at Burgess Park

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The Martinez Brothers, Skream b2b Patrick Topping, Joseph Capriati, Mau P b2b Dennis Cruz, East End Dubs, Groove Armada (DJ set) and more…  
After taking a year off, Eastern Electrics Festival returns better than ever on 9th August 2026 at the new London home of Burgess Park. One of the UK’s most established and trusted electronic music festivals, Eastern Electrics emerges refreshed and reimagined with its signature multi-stage format back in the city where it began, and all for a very affordable ticket price that promises plenty of beats for your bucks. 
Set within the gorgeous and easily accessible Burgess Park, a 56-hectare green space spanning Camberwell, Walworth and Bermondsey, the 2026 edition offers a central location and the perfect backdrop for four expertly curated stages. Consistency, musical credibility and high production standards have long been the MO of Eastern Electrics and this year promises another carefully considered programme spanning house, tech house, garage, minimal and left-of-centre electronic sounds.

The Main Stage is led by global US house heavyweights The Martinez Brothers alongside high-profile back to backs from new school disrupters Joseph Capriati b2b special guest, and Mau P b2b Dennis Cruz, plus a very special guest and rising talents Jazzy and Theon Bower.

Across the site, Four Corners brings together underground favourites and scene-shaping selectors including dub, tech and garage flag bearer East End Dubs, master party starter Skream b2b Patrick Topping, plus Obskür, Marsolo, La La and Scarlett O’Malley.

The Plant Room hosts a groove-focused lineup featuring chart topping legends and evergreen headliners Groove Armada (DJ set), plus fresh new sounds from breakout stars Morgan Seatree, Jack Marlow and Hayley Zalassi, while The Dome, hosted by Modern Funktion, delivers forward-thinking club energy with raw, direct house and techno Mella Dee b2b Reeshy, Jamback, Locklead, Truly Madly, Phill De Janeiro & Benji King, Ella Knight and Jude Lenihan.

Since its inception in 2007, Eastern Electrics has been known for being London’s original house music festival, for championing artists early in their careers and consistently booking established names at the forefront of electronic music. With nearly two decades of experience, the festival remains one of the most reliable and respected brands in the scene and always delivers high-quality sound, thoughtful production and intelligent programming year after year.

Speaking on the return, founder Rob Star says, “We are so excited to bring Eastern Electric’s back to Central London for our 2026 edition. It’s our 18th year of putting on parties and this line-up is as good as any in our history. Lots of new DJ’s making their EE debut and some old favourites, ensures this party has something for everyone. Whether you’re an EE veteran or this is your first party, you won’t be disappointed!”

With four full-scale stages, a central London location and a depth of programming rarely seen at one-day festivals, Eastern Electrics 2026 marks a welcome return that will again underline its position as one of the UK’s most essential and reliable electronic music showcases, and all for fantastic value.
Tickets start at the competitive price of £35 – sign up for first access here; easternelectrics.com/

Terminal V Festival Reveals Final Details and Stage Lineups for 2026 Edition

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Stages include Area V where Sara Landry presents Eternalism, Klangkuenstler,  Hangar, with the likes of Fantasm, 999999999, I Hate Models, Greenhouse with Robert Hood, Chlär (Live), Yanamaste through to East End Dubs and Patrick Topping, The Terminal featuring Mall Grab, Ben Hemsley, The Lab with emerging Scottish artists and new for 2026, The Block. 

Ahead of its return to the Royal Highland Centre & Showground, Edinburgh, on 18–19 April 2026, Terminal V has revealed the stage lineups and day splits for its 2026 edition, alongside a new host of artists that have been added to the line up.

The latest additions include a mix of new school disrupters and legends with Biianco, Natte Vistick, Patrick Topping and Prunk all bringing different flavours of house, trance and techno, while The Lab stage is a dedicated platform for emerging Scottish artists and future-facing sounds with the lineup yet to be announced.

Now firmly established as one of Europe’s leading techno festivals, Terminal V 2026 will welcome over 100 artists across six stages, with 40,000 attendees expected across the weekend. 

Each stage is designed with a clear purpose, allowing different parts of the electronic spectrum to exist without compromise, from peak-time headline techno to foundational house, from high-pressure intensity to emerging local voices. Together, the stages form a complete ecosystem where every sound has room to exist properly, and the whole site is steeped in the famously high spec production, light and sound that makes this one of Europe’s leading events.

AREA V is where scale, focus and headline energy come together. The flagship stage returns as the focal point for peak-time techno and on Saturday, Sara Landry brings her UK Festival exclusive of Eternalism, with Clara Cuvé, Novah, Fumi, Adrián Mills and Alex Farell. Sunday sees a powerful close led by Klangkuenstler, alongside Anetha X Patrick Mason, DJ Gigola X ØTTA and Ueberrest and a world exclusive b2b of SPFDJ X Sim0ne.

Expect relentless, high-intensity techno built for pace and endurance at HANGAR. Across both days, this stage delivers uncompromising pressure, featuring artists including 999999999, I Hate Models, Fantasm, Vieze Asbak, Winson and more representing the hardest edge of the Terminal V spectrum.

GREENHOUSE is a stage rooted in history, groove and musicality which on Saturday sees raw, stripped-back techno inspired by the genre’s early forms, with Robert Hood, Chlär (Live), Alarico, Clouds X Tommy Holohan. On Sunday, a shift toward deeply rooted tech house music, led by Patrick Topping, East End Dubs, Traumer, Prunk and La La.

THE TERMINAL is for high-energy sets built for emotional release rather than genre boundaries. Think fast transitions, big moments and no holding back with artists including Mall Grab, Ben Hemsley, Will Atkinson, Morgan Seatree, DJ Gigola, Pegassi and Spray across the weekend.

2026 brings a brand new stage to Terminal V Festival  – The Block – with a secret guest lineup  – stay tuned.

With a significant site investment and a clearly defined vision across every stage, Terminal V 2026 continues to refine its identity not by expanding aimlessly, but by giving each sound its own space to exist with real narrative and intent.

Secure your Terminal V Festival 2026 weekend tickets with ZERO booking fees, saving up to £16.50 on a weekend ticket or weekend payment plan ticket for a limited time only: https://www.skiddle.com/festivals/terminal-v-festival/#tickets  

For a group of four this would be a saving of £66 on weekend tickets. Tickets are limited and exclusive to Skiddle. Available now until midnight on Sunday 11th January, 2026. Payment plans are also now live for day tickets.

Ministry of Sound Undergoes Huge Renovation Ahead of 35th Anniversary Year

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Ministry of Sound is set to undergo the most significant transformation since it opened in 1991. A complete reimagining of sound, space and light in its main room, The Box, will be undertaken throughout January 2026, with programming also stepping up to match the new levels of audio-visual immersion. This news comes as the Ministry enters its 35th year, which is a key milestone in the history of London’s nightlife and the beginning of a new era for the club.

The club will retire its legendary Martin Audio system, long regarded as a global benchmark, making way for a brand-new, custom four-point KV2 sound system consisting of KV2’s SL412 tops with a combination of VHD2.21 and VHD2.16 subs. This all promises a more powerful, immersive and detailed listening experience, setting a new standard for club sound in 2026 and beyond. 

“KV2 Audio continues to set the benchmark for high-performance club sound. This installation represents a truly world-class system — one that honours the legacy of Ministry of Sound while pushing the experience firmly into the future” Louis Jemmott – Director, Patchwork London

Elsewhere, the DJ booth will be lowered into the crowd and rebuilt as a modular structure, allowing for multiple stage formats, including 360-degree setups. It will be backed by an all new elevated backstage area surrounding the new DJ booth, and capacity will also increase by approximately 200 people, entirely reshaping both the energy and flow of the room.

Visually, the main room undergoes a dramatic evolution with a 9㎡ state-of-the-art overhead light installation and an all new video and lighting design by renowned design studio Lucid Creates, who’ve created stages and large-scale installations for the likes of Pacha Ibiza, Glastonbury and Boomtown. The vast, multi-layered metal structure suspended above the dancefloor combines reflective frameworks, integrated video screens and Lucid’s bespoke LED bar technology that will create a constantly evolving visual experience.

“To ensure the design feels cutting-edge whilst still retaining its edge, we’ve leant heavily into industrial textures and forms to inform the overall look of the space – steering away from an overly clean, overly manicured aesthetic. The result is something that will still feel distinctively ‘The Box’ but in a really interesting and imaginative way.”

Chris Carr, Founder of Lucid Creates.

The Box sets the tone for a bold new chapter with two huge reopening parties at the end of Jan with &friends’ vocal-led Afro-house sitting alongside Moeaike’s deep, percussive selections and Joezi’s soulful take on the genre on Fri 30 Jan.

Sat 31 Jan sees a high-profile back-to-back from Pete Tong and Kölsch, bringing together one of dance music’s most influential broadcasters and the Danish producer known for his emotive, big-room techno, joined by Lauren Lo Sung and Jansons, who add a refined, modern approach to house music.

“The redesign will fully transform the room into a future-facing club space while preserving its industrial spirit. The Box has always set benchmarks, particularly around sound, and this renovation allows us to reset that standard for the next generation to continue evolving the space without losing its identity.” Matt Long – Club Director, Ministry of Sound

The refurb shows Ministry of Sound’s ongoing commitment to innovation on all fronts, from production to programming and in-club experience. It’s comes as the venue embarks on the beginning of a year-long celebration to mark 35 years with a series of special shows featuring heavyweight artists such as Todd Terje, Ron Trent, Joe Claussell, Lauren Lo Sung, Eats Everything, Tony Humphries, Fiorella, Pete Tong, Kölsch, Kele Le Roc and Konstantin Sibold,reflecting the club’s enduring influence on the city’s musical identity and sonic legacy, which continues to be the blueprint for club culture across the globe.

The next chapter of Ministry of Sound begins January 2026. Tickets for the Re-opening weekend and full programme details are available at: ministryofsound.com

Fri 30 Jan – The Box Reopening Weekend

&friends Showcase; &friends, Moeaike, Joezi

Sat 31 Jan – The Box Reopening Weekend

Pete Tong b2b Kölsch, Lauren Lo Sung, Jansons

Aura Festival Bulgaria Announces 2026 Lineup and Major Site Expansion at Sofia Airport Park

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19–21 June 2026 | 18:00–06:00

Sofia Airport Park

AURA Festival Bulgaria returns in 2026 with another immersive conceptual escape across an epic three-day programme from 19–21 June 2026. Taking place at a new location with expanded capacity and extended operating hours until dawn, this will be the most spectacular edition yet. 

This year, the festival relocates to Sofia Airport Park, marking a significant shift from previous editions with a new site that allows for overnight programming. The new location offers greater flexibility and a more suitable environment for large-scale immersive experiences. Events will run from 18:00 until 06:00, removing the 23:00 curfew that previously limited the festival, and with even more out of this world production, spectacular lights and world class sound systems. 

The 2026 edition is presented under the theme “Temple of EOS”, which forms part of AURA’s ongoing conceptual narrative. Across three nights, the site will be transformed into a multi-stage environment combining music, large-scale stage architecture and visual installations.

The Temple of EOS concept continues the festival’s wider story world and follows on from previous themes. It centres on light, reflection and transformation and each night is designed to function as a distinct chapter within a continuous experience across the weekend.

The 2026 lineup spans a wide spectrum of electronic music, from melodic and progressive sounds to high-intensity techno. Armin van Buuren brings his globally recognised trance-led approach, while Dimitri Vegas and ALOK represent festival-scale electronic and melodic house influences. Deeper and more atmospheric tones come from Mahmut Orhan, while the harder end of the programme is covered by Italian techno duo 999999999 and ground-breaking Japanese DJ ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U, who is known for high-tempo, multi-genre and rave-influenced sets with an energy unlike any other. Further programming details and stage breakdowns are expected to be announced in the coming months.

With its new location, extended hours and expanded production scope, AURA Festival 2026 marks a major evolution for the event as it enters its next chapter.

More information, tickets and updates will be available via official AURA Festival channels and their website; https://aurafestival.bg/

LINE UP
Armin van Buuren (21 June), Dimitri Vegas (20 June), Alok (19 June), Mahmut Orhan (19 June), 999999999 (20 June), ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U (20 June), BIIA (20 June), Laura van Dam (21 June), Jesabel (21 June), MATTN (20 June), Topic (19 June), Avalan Rokston (19 June), Youna (19 June), Gallya (21 June), Bobe (20 June), World Up DJs (Dimo BG, Milen DJ, Silver Ivanov, Vasco C) (19 June)

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The Haçienda Bangkok Announces Full Lineup for January Day Festival

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On 24th January, the legendary FAC51 The Haçienda returns to Bangkok to transform Ambience Space into a multi-room, day festival experience and the venue’s first event of this scale in a landmark moment for the city’s evolving cultural landscape. A Bangkok debut DJ set for Basement Jaxx headlines with ex Joy Division and New Order bassist Peter Hook playing alongside Manchester legends like 808 State, Jon Dasilva, DJ Paullete, and more heady house and tech from Move D, Huerta, Liquid Earth and others. 

Born in Manchester in 1982, The Haçienda defined modern club culture and launched a global movement that still resonates today. Its return to Bangkok celebrates a long-standing musical connection between Manchester and Krung Thep, first forged in the 80s, carried forward by new generations and still live on today’s dancefloors.

Basement Jaxx are Brit Award-winning pioneers whose explosive DJ sets blend house, breaks, carnival energy and timeless classics. 25 years on from Rooty, they remain one of dance music’s most electrifying forces.

Very Special Guest Peter Hook makes a rare appearance. He is the Haçienda’s original owner and founding architect of Manchester’s sound with his bass playing in Joy Division and New Order and is a direct link to the club’s origins, bringing its spirit, stories and attitude to Bangkok.

Fellow Manchester legends 808 State, acid house trailblazers and electronic music pioneers, Jon Dasilva, a seminal Haçienda resident and early sonic architect, DJ Paulette, another Haçienda resident, LGBTQ+ pioneer and UK club icon also play. Add in Move D, a deep, emotive selector and long-time cult favourite, Panorama Bar regular and modern house standout Huerta and hardware-driven house, electro and tech-funk innovator Liquid Earth and together, the line-up reflects the Haçienda’s original forward-facing ethos by bridging legacy and future dancefloor sounds.

Room 2 is hosted by Mixmag & Transport. Celebrating Transport’s 10th Anniversary, this room unites one of the world’s leading dance platforms with Bangkok’s longest-running underground party.

Room 3 is a Bangkok Collectives Showcase featuring Yellowfang, Pissawong, More Rice, Kangkao, Romrom and more, alongside pop-up record stalls and official Haçienda merchandise.

Produced with support from Maho Rasop, Bar Temp, Transport and Bangkok Community Radio and with tickets strictly limited to 2,000, this is a must-attend event that will go down in history. 

Full Line-up:

Basement Jaxx (DJ Set) • Peter Hook • 808 State • Jon Dasilva • DJ Paulette • Move D • Huerta • Liquid Earth • Yellowfang • Pam Anantr • Ché Wax • Overmars • Transport 10th Anniversary (Room 2) • Pissawong • More Rice • Kangkao • Romrom • Olbi Iyah (Room 3)

Tickets are strictly limited to 2000 and are on sale now at https://www.ticketmelon.com/FAC51/HaciendaBangkok

77 Unveils First Events of 2026 to build on a breakout first year 

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As it enters the new year, London music venue 77 has announced its 2026 opening schedule, continuing its focus on music-led events within a purpose-built space designed around sound, lighting and a deep connection between artist and crowd.

After a hugely successful inaugural Autumn/Winter season, the new programme continues 77’s commitment to bringing together a community of dedicated music fans, showcasing house and techno from internationally respected artists in a space crafted for an immersive music experience.

Alongside its in-house programme, 77 will also be partnering with Zamna and Lone Collective, marking the beginning of a new series of collaborative event nights that bring globally recognised brands and distinctive curatorial identities into the space.

Successful event ACASO have also chosen 77 as their preferred destination, adding further depth and profile to the line-up and cementing the venue’s reputation as a trusted home for electronic music.

January is led by a standout collaboration on Saturday 24 January with Lone Collective and the globally recognised Zamna brand which hosts immerse showcases across the globe.

February sees house and techno royalty step into the booth, including US pioneer Dennis Ferrer on Friday 6 February as he brings his timeless, soul-driven sound to Marylebone. Later in the month, Magdalena and Yvonne Simone land on Friday 20 February with a refined blend of melodic depth and groove-led energy. The cult Zamna brand then returns on Friday 27 February.

March continues the momentum with line-ups including CIZA, Julya Karma, Nowa, Trikk and Novak, with Julya Karma, Nowa and Trikk all part of the Innervisions label family, reinforcing 77’s commitment to genre-spanning programming.

More artists and events will be announced across the coming weeks, with the opening setting the tone for what promises to be a defining year ahead.

77 A-Z Lineup 2026

ACASO
Amirita
AYA
CIZA
Culoe De Song
Dennis Ferrer
Indigenous
Julya Karma
Kasango
Le Blanc
Lone Collective
Magdalena
Novak
Nowa
Temple Tales Presents
Trikk
Vidojean
Yvonne Simone
Zamna 

Higher Love Malta Unveils Epic First Names for 2026 Edition

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After a sold old debut, the second edition raises the bar with Josh Baker, Prospa, Gene On Earth, Oden & Fatzo (Live), Eliza Rose, Fleur Shore, Girls Don’t Sync, Kolter, Lee Foss, Sidney Charles and more set to play in 2026

29 April – 4 May

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Following a standout debut in 2025, Higher Love Festival returns to the sun-soaked shores of Malta for its second edition with a heavyweight Phase 1 lineup for 2026. Running from 29 April to 4 May, the festival once again takes over multiple stunning locations across the island and mixes up world-class electronic music with sunrise-to-starlight dancing, glistening coastlines, next level food and a like-minded crowd.

Curated by Sammy Porter alongside the team behind leading promoters LoveJuice, Higher Love is an all-encompassing European festival experience – think pool parties under blazing sun, open-air shows by the sea, boat parties with beats rolling across the water and secret afterparties that stretch long into the night. 

Phase 1 lineup highlights include fresh tech house from new school tastemakers such as Josh Baker, Prospa, Eliza Rose, Fleur Shore, Girls Don’t Sync, Kolter, Lee Foss, Sidney Charles, Riordan, Wheats, Julian Fijma, Paige Tomlinson, Obskür and a special live show from Oden & Fatzo with five headliners still to be revealed in Phase 2.

The week closes in style with an unmissable Closing Party at Boat Club, Café Del Mar, featuring G Chase, Harty, Mazos, Mike Younger, O’Neil McDowall and Sonny Kane.

Higher Love also brings a stacked schedule of stage takeovers from cutting-edge brands including 23 Degrees, After Caposile, Appetite, Binary, Boat Club, Creche, Club Roto, Groovin, Indigenous, INLV, Lab 54, LoveJuice, Modern Funktion, Secret Sessions and WYLD who will all bring their own flavours and add to a diverse, forward-thinking soundtrack across the island.

This weekend escape is a perfect way to kick off the 2026 festival season in a gorgeous setting with an already essential line up, and more is to come soon. 

Sign up now at wearehigherlove.com, with tickets on sale on Tuesday, 13th January.

Music On Announces First-Ever Malta Edition for 2026

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Marco Carola’s Music On will launch in Malta for the first time on Saturday 1 August 2026 with what will be an unmissable regional debut for the internationally recognised brand. The immersive event will take place at a previously unused location for large-scale electronic music events and will come with the signature sounds and forward thinking production that has helped make Music ON one of the planets most recognisable techno brands.

Music On hosts events all over the world and leads from the front when it comes to carefully curated line ups of house and techno stars and production that always adds an extra special sensory edge to each party. Next summer, Music On will bring the same attention to sound, atmosphere and programming, with further details on the venue to be revealed in due course.

Those summer editions have become a fixture of the calendar, consistently attracting a global audience of committed music fans and now those same fans have the chance to soak up the vibes in an all new and sun-kissed location in Malta, which has long had a throwing scene of its own. 

Pre-sale tickets going out on 22nd December. Register in advance to receive first access to line-up announcements and the best-priced tickets.