Festival Reviews
Looking for a recap on your favourite music festivals this year, then check out our variety of reviews from festivals all over the world. Our team of journalists and photographers bring to life memorable moments from the likes of Bestival, Isle of Wight, Creamfields to Glastonbury, Wireless and more!
You can also check out our full range of photo albums from festivals in our flickr account here
We Out Here 2026 – Review
We Out Here is the one of the UK’s most joyful celebrations of music and culture. It truly is such a beautiful festival for many reasons – whether it’s the…
Bloodstock Open Air 2026: 25th Anniversary – REVIEWED!
THURSDAY WOOSH. That’s how fast I feel 25 years of Bloodstock Open Air has flown by us. From humble (but excellent) beginnings in the Derby Assembly Rooms to this epic…
Camp Bestival 2026 – REVIEW
Camp Bestival is truly the UK’s ultimate family festival – for kids of all ages. Combining world-class music, endless activities, wellbeing experiences and seaside holiday vibes, the event delivers every…
Kelburn Garden Party 2026
Kelburn Garden Party is unequivocally the best small festival in Britain (even the world): a hidden gem on the west coast of Scotland that exceeds expectations year after year. Its…
Southampton Summer Sessions – Lightning Seeds / Deacon Blue – Review
The Southampton Summer Sessions came to a fantastic finale on Saturday night after three great weeks of live music. The event has offered so many highlights, from the nostalgia of…
Southampton Summer Sessions – Garbage / Skunk Anansie – Review
On the hottest day of the year (so far), those who came to the Southampton Summer Sessions to witness two of the best live bands around were in for an…
Eden Festival 2026 – THE BIG REVIEW!
Review by The Punk Buddhist Journalist – Stewart Campbell Since 2019, Raehills Meadows, near Moffat in Dumfries and Galloway, has been the site of Eden Festival, an independent, not-for-profit celebration…
Download XXIII – 2026 THE GIANT REVIEW!
IntroGoing into Download this year was a minefield of weather checking… do we need wellies or suncream? Reports of boggy campsites and wind-destroyed gazebos somehow turned into a weekend of…
Southampton Summer Sessions – Pete Tong presents Ibiza Classics
Pete Tong brought his Ibiza Classical experience to Southampton on an appropriately sunny Sunday evening. The lively crowd may be in for a slow start on Monday morning after a…
Southampton Summer Sessions – Alex James Britpop Classical
Alex James left his country house and Big Festival preparations to tour his Britpop Classical extravaganza. It was such a feel good concert – especially for those who can remember…