Download Festival, the greatest rock and metal festival of all time, is now only 100 days away. With the countdown now truly on, celebrate this year’s festival with our round up of Download By Numbers. This year’s festival will take place on 13-15 June 2025 at the spiritual home of rock in Donington Park, Leicestershire. Tickets are available now at www.downloadfestival.co.uk.
DOWNLOAD BY NUMBERS
22 years of Download Festival 9 stages across the site, offering an array of entertainment across the weekend 120+ artists, from headliners Green Day, Sleep Token and Korn on the Apex Stage, to new talent on the Avalanche and Dogtooth Stages, to DJs and secret sets in District X 90,000+ fans set to descend on Donington Park 100,000 expected mosh and circle pit steps per person 30,000 Download t-shirts in production 6000 new Download patches in production 5000 members of crew needed to build the site in 20 days 3690 barrels of beer and cider being brewed 3000 Download rubber ducks in production 3000 Download pin badges in production 1500+ yurts, chalets, tipis and airstreams in RIP Metal Meadow 931.56 acres of land to host Download Festival 300 bottles of champagne on the band riders 200 horns thrown by the Download Dog across the weekend 170 food and drinks traders onsite 150 miles cycled by the Heavy Metal Truants to get to Download each year 127 Big Green Coach vehicles used to get fans to the festival in the greenest possible way 57 golf buggies onsite to transport artists and crew 50 fans heading to the festival on their own to create a community in Camp Loner 48 countries represented by fans 46 tattooists onsite 34 hours of live music 20 British Sign Language interpreters available for customers 17 countries represented on the line-up 8 vegan food outlets 3 secret sets in District X 4 exclusive plush Download Dog designs in production 2 Download Dog groomers onsite 1 and only time McFly have performed 1 unforgettable weekend of the best rock and metal music the world has to offer 0 Kilowatts of unrenewable energy used to power the Rock Retreat
DLXXII will see Green Day, Sleep Token and Korn headline the festival with the likes of Jimmy Eat World, Weezer, Rise Against, Shinedown, Bullet For My Valentine, Spiritbox, Don Broco, Palaye Royale, Meshuggah, Within Temptation, Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter, Steel Panther, The Darkness, Eagles Of Death Metal, Myles Kennedy, McFly, Jerry Cantrell and many more joining them on the bill.
Be part of BLOODSTOCK history!! Will you be one of the very first to bear witness to BLOODSTOCK’S WINTER GATHERING this December?! This brand new, one-day edition of the premier heavy metal summer weekender is set to debut this festive season on 6th December 2025. Raising the roof at the fabled KK’s Steelmill in Wolverhampton, this not-to-be-missed headbanger’s extravaganza will begin at 2pm in order to pack in as much high quality metal as possible.
BLOODSTOCK are proud to announce the main stage headliner will be none other than legendary Swedish doom metal fiends CANDLEMASS. Celebrating their 40th anniversary, the epic five-piece are still taking stages by storm at festivals across the globe. Look out for their awesome upcoming Black Star EP, slated for release in May 2025.
CANDLEMASS share, “Candlemass are proud to be a part of the Bloodstock Winter Gathering! We have always felt welcome on British soil and we’re excited to be there once again and deliver our special brand of Swedish doom metal! See ya all soon… Love you!!!”
Joining CANDLEMASS will be very special guests British thrashers VENOM INC (playing Ave in full for the first time ever!), plus hilarious extreme metallers RAISED BY OWLS, Scottish speed freaks HELLRIPPER, thrashcore mainstays TORTURED DEMON, and Welsh heavy hitters KING KRAKEN.
But that’s not all! BLOODSTOCK’S WINTER GATHERING will also have a second stage for your aural delight, headlined by theatrical devils RED METHOD, powerful metalcore act THUUM, and Mancunian thrashers HELLBEARER, plus artist signing sessions, DJ sets, and more still to be announced.
Tickets cost £49.00 + booking fee, and are on sale right now here! With a strictly limited capacity, don’t hang about if you want to go!
Situated a 20-minute walk from Wolverhampton station and with all-day parking located around the venue for just £2, what better way to give yourself and your loved ones an early Christmas present. As well as a stacked lineup of skull-splitting bands, KK’s Steelmill also offer a range of snacks to satiate your hunger and drinks to quench your thirst from the bar, accepting cash, card, and contactless payments. And if December means you need your big coat, there’s a cloakroom for £1 per item!
For all the latest info, keep your eyes peeled on the official event websitehere.
Bazique 2025 is ready to ignite every one of your senses from Friday 7th to Sunday 9th March, at the beautiful Buffalo Drift near Gouda – around an hour and a half’s drive from everyone’s favourite city, Cape Town.
Bazique is more than just a festival; it’s a three-day art and music utopia lovingly built by 11 legendary party collectives, hundreds of artists, and a community of free spirits who believe in pure creative expression. Think epic large-scale art installations, immersive performances, riverside swims, golden sand beaches, and sunrise-to-sunset magic – all set to a soundtrack of the most hypnotic beats from across the globe.
Speaking of beats, this year’s carefully curated lineup is stacked. Expect the likes of Superpitcher, Oliver Koletzki, Omri, Frida Darko, Mimi Love, Freudenthal, Kususa, and FKA Mash hitting the decks. In total, we’ll have seven international and 110 local DJs tearing up five mind-blowing stages.
And when you’re not groovin’? Pop-up parties, workshops, and interactive experiences will keep you entertained and the adventure rolling.
Want to learn a bit more about Bazique? We caught up with their marketing team to hear more about Bazique’s vibe.
What makes Bazique so special?
Bazique is an unusual hybrid of a Burning Man-style event and a commercial festival. It has many participant-generated art installations and interactive experiences, as well as six stages featuring a wide variety of electronic music.
The festival is presented by a unique, once-a-year collaboration of ten of Cape Town’s best party promoters and spearheaded by one of the originators of the legendary Glade Festival UK, which won Best Dance Music Festival 2008 at the UK Festival Awards.
How has Bazique changed or grown over the years?
Bazique has quadrupled in size since its beginning. The scale and ambition of the site art have increased, but what’s most fun for us is that the Bazique production family has blossomed. We’re a great group of people with a common goal of creating the best art and music festival in South Africa.
How does Bazique support local artists and creatives?
A huge part of Bazique’s raisin d’etre is being a benefactor to Cape Town’s arts scene. That’s whether it involves finding up-and-coming local music producers, developing installations, or creating bursaries with the Cape Town University’s Art Dept and Theatre Dept to create a platform for new talent to emerge.
Also for the first time this year, the esteemed Bridges for Music Academy based in Langa township has got its own stage, shining a spotlight on the music and art bubbling up off the streets of South Africa.
Do you get many international visitors?
Yes! Last year, we had over 400 international party people from 32 countries.
Convinced yet? Gates swing open Friday 7th, at 11 AM, with the music kicking off at 3 PM and continuing till Sunday 9th, at 5 PM. There’s no Sunday camping unless you’re living the glamping life – so plan accordingly. We hope to see you there!
WYCHWOOD FESTIVAL 2025 VILLAGE GREEN LINE UP ANNOUNCED
VIBRANT ARRAY OF FAMILY ACTIVITIES AND WORKSHOPS CONFIRMED FOR WYCHWOOD FESTIVAL 2025 INCLUDING: NATIONAL TRUST RANGER RAE AND THE WILDLIFERS PODCAST & STAGE SHOW – DAN THE HAT’S REMARKABLE STREET SHOW – FLAME OZ – CHELTENHAM POETRY FESTIVAL – SILLY SPORTS DAY – SOLO CIRCUS – FIERY JACK’S GAMES EMPORIUM – BLEEPHAUS CREATIVITY – KINDRID SPIRITS ART COLLECTIVE AND MUCH MORE!
JOINING A PACKED MUSIC LINE UP FEATURING: SHED SEVEN – DOVES – JAMES PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING – THE ZUTONS THE LOTTERY WINNERS – LUCY SPRAGGAN – DANIEL BEDINGFIELD – FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS – IBIBIO SOUND MACHINE – SCOUTING FOR GIRLS – SONGHOY BLUES – THE MAGIC NUMBERS – HOME COUNTIES – P.E. WITH JOE WICKS AND MORE THE UK’S STANDOUT BOUTIQUE FESTIVAL RETURNS TO THE BEAUTIFUL GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTRYSIDE FOR THREE DAYS OF MUSIC, ARTS, COMEDY & MORE
30th May – 1st June – Cheltenham Racecourse
https://wychwoodfestival.com
Wychwood Festival has today unveiled the vibrant programme of activities, workshops, arts & crafts and more, as part of the Village Green in 2025. Designed to provide fun, creativity, and adventure for all ages, the Village Green will once again be an interactive hub of engaging entertainment throughout the festival weekend. Packing so many unique moments into three days, the VIllage Green – alongside the highly curated music line up – is what makes Wychwood stand out as one of the UK’s leading boutique festivals.
From 30th May to 1st June 2025, festivalgoers can enjoy an array of stimulating experiences, all included in the ticket price. Whether it’s perfecting circus tricks, moving to the rhythm of Bollywood & Bhangra led by the talented Sohan Kailey, or getting lost in a captivating story, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Highlights of this year’s Village Green programme include the remarkable street show from Glastonbury Festival favourite Dan The Hat, breathtaking fire and LED displays from the award-winning Flame Oz, and the ever-popular Silly Sports Day delivering a lively mix of races, games, and family-friendly fun. Adding to the creative offering, Cheltenham Poetry Festival will host an inspiring spoken word session, encouraging young minds to express themselves through performance and poetry.
In a brand-new addition for 2025, Wychwood welcomes the team behind The National Trust’s hit children’s podcast, Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers. Through an interactive podcast-making show, families will dive into storytelling, listen to episodes on immersive silent disco headphones, and even take part in shaping Ranger Rae’s next big adventure.
Beyond these highlights, the Village Green will also offer a rich variety of arts and crafts sessions, magic workshops, drumming circles, opportunities to take part in the festival’s joyful Sunday Parade, and the soon to be announced Storybox, Wychwood’s very own Children’s Literature Festival. Whether looking to get active, get creative, or simply relax and soak up the atmosphere, the Village Green is a must-visit part of the Wychwood experience.
This announcement comes as Wychwood Festival gears up for another unforgettable summer of music, arts, and entertainment. The 2025 music line-up boasts an impressive roster of artists, with headliners James, Shed Seven, and Doves leading the charge. The bill also features Public Service Broadcasting, The Zutons, The Lottery Winners, Ibibio Sound Machine, Scouting For Girls, and newly announced Lucy Spraggan, plus many more, ensuring a weekend of top-tier live performances across the festival’s stages. Ensuring the crowds are limbered up for such a fun-packed day, fitness personality Joe Wicks will also lead a live P.E. session from the main stage!
With an abundance of family-friendly activities, a welcoming atmosphere, and a stunning location at Cheltenham Racecourse, Wychwood Festival remains one of the UK’s most beloved events for all ages. Under 10’s go free, with family-friendly amenities across seven accessible venues featuring baby changing facilities, a dedicated sensory calm space and affordable £6 Kid’s Meals.
Wychwood Festival takes place from 30th May and 1st June 2025 at Cheltenham Racecourse. Day and Weekend Tickets are on sale now, with a Weekend Camping Payment Plan available via: https://wychwoodfestival.com/
The Line Up Announced So Far
James – Shed Seven – Doves
Public Service Broadcasting – The Zutons – The Lottery Winners – Daniel Bedingfield – Lucy Spraggan – Fisherman’s Friends – Ibibio Sound Machine – Scouting For Girls – Songhoy Blues – The Magic Numbers – Gentleman’s Dub Club – Goldie Lookin Chain – Skinny Lister – Lack of Afro – The Bug Club – Dub Catalyst – Home Counties – Doreen Doreen – The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican – Roving Crows – Whitney Social Club
P.E with Joe Wicks
Howlin’ Petes: The Smyths – Barrioke – The Beatles Dub Club – Thrill Collins – Hip Hop Karaoke – The Ogretones – Witney Social Club – DJ Carlton (Temps Rising) – Mr.B The Gentleman Rhymer
Village Green: National Trust Ranger Rae And The Wildlifers Stage Show & Podcasting Workshops – Circus Workshops With Solo Circus – Fail Fail Fail Win Show Bollywood & Bhangra Dance & Bhangra Pop DJ Set With Sohan Kailey Dan The Hat’s Remarkable Street Show – Fiery Jack’s Games Emporium – Fire Show By Flame Oz – Drop In Funky Drumming With Drum Runners – Adult Yoga With Jane Rotheray – Belly Dance With Syren & Mirage – Street Dance & Creative Movement With Lula May Body Positive Dance & She Shanties With Libby Farrow – Silly Sports Day – Board Games British Sign Language Workshops With Ade Jowett Thrall – Open Mic Session With Neemus Spoken Word With Cheltenham Poetry Festival – Magic Workshop With El Baldiniho Magic & Ventriloquism With Colin Dymond – Musical Theatre Fitness With Chi Chi Kids – Arts And Crafts For All Ages Including Enamelling With Medley Arts – Groovy Records With Complete Wasters – Cuddly Science With Salaric Arts – Doodling & Lino Printing With Gemma Hastilow – Make With Spare Room Arts – Craft With Curty Creates – Music Technology With Bleephaus Creativity With Kindred Spirits Arts Collective – World Class Street Theatre And Pop Up Entertainment To Amaze And Intrigue – The Parade Lead By Sambistas Samba Band
Plus: Comedy – Storybox: Kids Children Literature Festival – Silent Disco – Healing Gardens – Idyllic Camping Beneath the Prestbury Hills!
Bohemia Beach Club is the crown jewel of FIVE Jumeirah Palm, Dubai and is set to see out 2024 with a bang
An epic New Year’s Eve celebration plays out under the stars and breathtaking fireworks with global house icons Defected as they mark their 25th anniversary
This final party of the year will come after an electrifying season at Bohemia Beach Club with headliners such as James Hype, Loco Dice, Jan Blomqvist, Paco Osuna, Lee Burridge, Hot Since 82, Rossi, Patrice Bäumel and Super Flu
5 December 2024, Dubai: Bohemia joins forces with London’s powerhouse label, Defected, for a special edition of Bohemia Presents—an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration featuring a star-studded line-up set to ignite the night. Prepare to ring in 2025 with an evening filled with pure house magic, beachfront glamour, and breathtaking firework displays.
Headlining the night is Grammy-winning house legend Roger Sanchez, renowned for iconic tracks such as ‘Another Chance’ and his high-energy performances that have shaped dance music for decades. Joining him is Kimbros, who will deliver their signature blend of eclectic house and disco, DJ Monki, who is an underground tastemaker championing the freshest electronic sounds and a Radio 1 regular, while Fabrice completes the line-up with his genre-defying beats.
Dance your way into 2025, surrounded by dazzling panoramic views of Dubai Marina and Ain Dubai, at Bohemia Beach Club’s stunning beachfront setting. Immerse yourself in an electrifying, high-energy evening as Defected’s signature mix of legendary house talent and rising stars delivers a world-class party with its renowned sound and production aesthetic.
This promises to be a New Year’s Eve like no other!
Wychwood Festival has today revealed all the headliners and more for the 2025 edition of the beloved family friendly festival.
Offering an unmissable weekend of iconic performances in music, arts, and family-friendly entertainment, Wychwood’s uniquely intimate setting at Gloucestershire’s Cheltenham Racecourse will come alive again with the magic of summer between 30th May to 1st June 2025.
Joining recently announced headliners James, will be none other than Shed Seven and Doves, alongside a hand-picked selection of the finest live acts, including Public Service Broadcasting, The Zutons, The Lottery Winners, Ibibio Sound Machine, Scouting For Girls and many more.
Shed Seven join the line up off the back of an unprecedented year of success for the Britpop veterans. They joined an exclusive club in 2024, alongside the likes of Abba, Queen, Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift when they scored not one but two number 1s in the Official UK Album Chart in the same year. Revered for euphoric classics like ‘Chasing Rainbows’ and ‘Going For Gold’, and celebrated for incredible new material on ‘A Matter Of Time’ and ‘Liquid Gold’, fans can look forward to an electric headline set on Friday night at Wychwood.
Rick Witter, Shed Seven’s frontman said: “We are really looking forward to coming back to play at the Wychwood Festival again in 2025. The last time we played there was an amazing atmosphere so we can’t wait to come back and recreate it. Expect big songs and rock and roll. See you down the front”
After three years away, Manchester band Doves are announced today as the Sunday night headliner. Firmly back on the scene and gearing up for a highly anticipated new album ‘Constellations For The Lonely’, Doves’ emotive and atmospheric anthems like ‘There Goes the Fear’ and ‘Pounding’, will round off a closing moment to cherish next summer.
The line-up expands with an exciting array of artists spanning multiple genres. Public Service Broadcasting will bring their one of a kind combination of post rock sonics and immersive historical storytelling, while The Zutons, the Liverpool band that gave the world a timeless singalong hit ‘Valerie’, promise a crowd-pleasing set. Rising stars The Lottery Winners have built a reputation as one of the UK’s most entertaining live bands, and serve to add a fresh edge to the weekend, alongside R&B-inspired pop sensation Daniel Bedingfield as part of an exciting live comeback. Festival favourites Scouting For Girls are sure to draw an enormous crowd to enjoy instantly recognisable and endlessly popular catalog of hits, whilst the hypnotic rhythms of Ibibio Sound Machine and angular and upbeat dance-punk tunes from Home Counties are certain to get everyone dancing.
Scouting for Girls’ frontman Roy Stride, said: “We are delighted to be playing Wychwood Festival this year and look forward to playing all our bangers at such a beautiful family festival. Even more excited that some of my favourite other artists are playing including Shed Seven, James & The Magic Numbers. I might even get down early for a bit of a workout with Joe Wicks!!! It’s going to be an incredible weekend”
Public Service Broadcasting said: “We’re really looking forward to coming back to Wychwood Festival – it’s always been a great atmosphere in the past and it’s been too long since we were there. See some of you soon!”
Ibibio Sound Machine said: “We’re excited to be playing at Wychwood festival 2025 alongside so many great acts!”
Elsewhere the soulful desert blues of Mali band Songhoy Blues, the feel-good harmonies of The Magic Numbers and the energetic 8-piece experience of Gentleman’s Dub Club continue the eclectic line-up. Adding a healthy dose of Welsh-wit and nostalgia, Goldie Lookin Chain and The Bug Club bring a unique flair to the program. For fans of viral sea shanties – and there’s evidently plenty of them – Fisherman’s Friends have you covered as leaders of the TikTok-driven revival of this glorious age-old musical tradition.
Wychwood’s centre of amusement, Howlin’ Pete’s, will once again host an array of fun and lighthearted moments, featuring tribute sensations The Smyths, TV and karaoke legend Barrioke, and the Beatles Dub Club. Additional highlights include sets from The Ogretones – the Shrek Tribute Band that has to be seen to be believed, Witney Social Club, and Temps Rising founder DJ Carlton, ensuring a good time for all.
Beyond the music, Wychwood delivers a program brimming with family-friendly activities, arts, and comedy. Fitness personality Joe Wicks will lead a live P.E. session, while the Village Green offers everything from Circus Skills and Magic Workshops to Yoga, Drumming, and the vibrant Sunday Parade. Families can also explore the Storybox Kids’ Literature Festival, unwind in the Healing Gardens or lose those inhibitions into the early hours at the Silent Disco.
With idyllic camping beneath the Prestbury Hills, sensational food and drink, and free entry for children under 10, Wychwood Festival remains a firm favourite for all ages.
Graeme Merifield, Wychwood Festival Co-Founder, said: “We couldn’t be more thrilled to unveil next summer’s lineup today! The response to James as our first headliner last month was phenomenal, so we wanted to spread a little early holiday cheer by sharing the rest of our headliners, and more, much earlier than we usually do. Bringing Shed Seven to Cheltenham after their historic run with two number-one albums, and welcoming Doves during their exciting comeback year, has my heart pounding already! But it’s not just about chart hits at Wychwood, we’re also bringing HIITs in 2025… We’re absolutely delighted to have booked in a P.E. session on the main stage with Joe Wicks! This year’s Wychwood lineup is shaping up to be something truly special for the whole family.”
With even more to be revealed over the coming months, Wychwood Festival is renowned for presenting diverse musical lineups, alongside a perfect combination of comedy, arts, 100s of family-friendly activities, and sensational food and drink. Drawing growing audiences of all ages from around the UK and following a fantastic show this year headlined by Sister Sledge, Texas and Ocean Colour Scene, anticipation runs high for the 2025 edition.
Wychwood Festival takes place between 30th May – 1st June 2025 at Cheltenham Racecourse. Tickets for both day and weekend entry are on sale now via: https://wychwoodfestival.com/
Kings of Leon are joining the line-up for TK Maxx presents Lytham Festival 2025.
The GRAMMY award-winning, multi-platinum alternative rock band will headline the North West’s largest live music festival on Wednesday July 2 joining the already announced headliners – Canadian/American singer, songwriter and musician Alanis Morissette (Fri 4), global superstar Justin Timberlake (Sat 5) and Scottish rock icons Simple Minds and Texas (Sun 6).
Details of the Thursday night headliner and special guests will be revealed soon. Tickets for Kings of Leon go on sale at 9am Friday from lythamfestival.com. Individual tickets for Friday to Sunday and five-day passes are on sale now.
Since their debut in 2003, Kings of Leon – brothers Caleb (guitar/vocals), Nathan (drums) and Jared Followill (bass), and their cousin Matthew Followill (guitar) – have released nine studio albums selling more than 20 million copies, and almost 40 million singles worldwide.
In the UK alone, the multi-platinum selling band has reached the Top 10 with all their albums including six that hit the Number One spot.
In addition, they have had eight GRAMMY Nominations, three GRAMMY Award wins, three NME Awards, two BRIT Awards, and one Juno Award. They have toured all over the world headlining the biggest festivals including Glastonbury, Coachella, Reading & Leeds on three occasions and multiple Lollapalooza’s.
This year has seen the band complete a world tour which included a huge show at London’s BST in Hyde Park – an unprecedented record breaking fifth time they have played the iconic location – as well as release their ninth full-length studio album, Can We Please Have Fun.
Lytham Festival co-founder Peter Taylor said: “We are delighted to be announcing Kings of Leon as a headliner for Lytham Festival, and we can’t wait to hear them performing songs from across their unparalleled nine album catalogue of Alternative Rock.
“They join our already brilliant line-up featuring Alanis Morissette, Justin Timberlake and Simple Minds and Texas and we still have one more headliner to reveal along with a whole load of special guests. It might only be December but Lytham Festival 2025 will be here before we know it and we can’t wait to get out on the Green for five days of incredible live music on the Lancashire coast.”
Seven-time GRAMMY Award winning singer, songwriter and musician Alanis Morissette will headline Lytham Festival on Friday July 4.
Saturday July 5 will see multi-talented entertainer, recording artist, record producer, songwriter and actor Justin Timberlake bring his The Forget Tomorrow World Tour to Lytham Green.
And the closing night of Lytham Festival on Sunday July 6 will see a double headlining set from global rock icons and Scottish legends Simple Minds and Texas.
TK Maxx presents Lytham Festival 2025 returns Wednesday 2 to Sunday 6 July. For more information and to secure tickets head to lythamfestival.com
Location: Saint Martin | Sint Maarten, The Caribbean
Date: March 12-16, 2025 Âme, Camelphat, Antdot, Bora Uzer, Chris Luno, Francis Mercier, Layla Benitez, Maz, Nicole Moudaber, Notre Dame, Sam Divine, Sander Kleinenberg, Sébastien Léger, Sosa, Sparrow & Barbossa, Themba, Trikk, Yulia Niko and many more announced.
SXM Festival is famous for transforming the gorgeous Caribbean island of Saint Martin into North America’s most famous party island for five days each year. From March 12th-16th, 2025 the carefully-curated mix of music, art, culture and tropical escape returns with a magical 8th edition. Sign up for early access tickets is available until 14th November through their website: https://www.sxmfestival.com/
These five days in paradise offer a fully immersive experience tailored to your own desires. Saint Martin offers endless cultural explorations and once in a lifetime island experiences, parties in bespoke and bohemian locations from villas to mountain tops, beaches to jungle clearings, and so much more, all with a focus on inclusivity and environmental conservation.
The island itself is one of the stars of the festival and is proudly spotlighted by the SXM team throughout the week.
In 2025, SXM Festival will introduce three stunning new locations with signature hand-crafted decor and artsy design.
More iconic festival moments will come at the Villa Party, the classic Sunday morning Sunrise party and the famed Panorama Party atop the island’s highest hilltop! These exclusive events, set against stunning natural backdrops, will provide next-level experiences.
This year’s first wave of names includes 16BL, Âme, Antdot, Anvaya, Azzecca, Bora Uzer, Camelphat, Chris Luno, Ella Romand, Ferreck Dawn, Francis Mercier, Julia Sandstorm, Kadosh, Kahani, Kitty Amor, Kunal Merchant, Layla Benitez, Lica, Made By Pete, Manti, Maz, Miluhska, Nico De Andrea, Nicole Moudaber, Nicolas Masseyeff, Notre Dame, Oxia, Peace Control, Rio Tashan, Sam Divine, Sander Kleinenberg, Sébastien Léger, Share, Sosa, Sparrow & Barbossa, Themba, Trikk, Yulia Niko and Wild Dark.
It also includes showcases from the renowned house music label Defected, the established Fraublau and the New York sensation Indo Warehouse.
In a groundbreaking move, SXM Festival is eliminating its VIP program. “We felt the energy last year – everyone wanted to be together, to share the experience. This year, we are one. No VIP program, just music, community, and the island,” says founder Julian Prince. This change reflects SXM Festival’s ethos of unity, providing an equal experience for all attendees. Designated bottle service areas will be available throughout the events and can be booked by contacting Festival Staff directly at [email protected].
SXM Festival has always been about more than just music – it’s a fully immersive island experience. Get ready for five days of world-class music, unparalleled scenery, and unforgettable moments.
TICKET INFORMATION
SXM Festival offers a 5-Day Experience which includes access to all main events including Happy Bay, Boho Beach and more, while tickets for the famous Villa Party on Saturday and limited capacity Satellite Party events will be available separately as of January 2025.
Liverpool in 360 launches ahead of a bumper year of live music, featuring performances from Sosa, Keyside, Ni Maxine, and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s Equilibrium Quartet
Liverpool, a UNESCO City of Music, has long been celebrated around the globe for its indelible contributions to a wide range of musical genres. That tradition continues as world class artists are captured in unique and historic locations across the city. For further info head to https://www.visitliverpool.com/whats-on/music-events-in-liverpool/.
Liverpool in 360 is designed to tap into the city’s incredible and iconic musical history showcasing a diverse collection of artists across a wide musical spectrum performing in unusual and unforgettable settings.
The city’s deep-rooted musical heritage continues to inspire and resonate across a truly unique mix of artists and performance spaces. They include tech house innovator Sosa at Oh Me Oh My rooftop garden with the famous Royal Liver Building as a backdrop, up and coming indie rockers Keyside at St George’s Hall and award-winning British neo-jazz singer-songwriter Ni Maxine at Royal Albert Dock while the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra’s Equilibrium Quartet played at Camp and Furnace in the Baltic Triangle, all of which prove that Liverpool’s soundscape is one of the most diverse and eclectic in the world.
Liverpool was also recently named as the UN’s first Accelerator City for Climate Action in recognition of its superb efforts to rapidly decarbonise the live music, TV and Film production sectors which account for a large part of the city’s economy. To celebrate, there will be a three-night live music series at M&S Bank Liverpool Arena from 28 – 30 November in collaboration with Massive Attack, ACT 1.5 and SJM concerts that will showcase innovations in sustainability and the smart design of live music events with IDLES, Massive Attack and Nile Rodgers set to play.
Kevin McManus, Head of UNESCO City of Music, said, “It’s a really exciting time for music across Liverpool City Region. Building on from the success of hosting The Eurovision Song Contest in 2023 to welcoming Taylor Swift to Anfield Stadium and Tom Jones to Salt and Tar in Bootle this summer, Liverpool and the region is the place to be for huge names, up-and-coming artists and world-class events.
Liverpool in 360 captures the essence of our city’s dynamic music scene, celebrating a legacy that spans decades and musical genres. By bringing some of our emerging artists to iconic locations across Liverpool, this initiative offers audiences a unique, immersive look at our musical offering while shining a spotlight on new talent and innovation. It’s an invitation to experience Liverpool’s vibrant culture and rich history in a whole new way—and to see why Liverpool remains a global hub for music lovers everywhere.”
Liverpool is well known for attracting big musical heroes, with Anfield Stadium, the famous home of Liverpool FC, hosting mega stars Taylor Swift and Pink last year, while Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel and Dua Lipa are set to perform in 2025.
As well as its varied and vital live music offerings, Liverpool City Region has become home to some leading businesses in the sector including Sentric Music, Modern Sky and Kempston Street Studio. All these make Liverpool a perfect destination for anyone looking to make music, party hard, hear new sounds, launch a music business and so much more.
Liverpool is not just a city that birthed iconic bands; it’s a vibrant destination where music flows through every corner. Whether you’re drawn to discovering emerging talent, soaking in the electric atmosphere of inner-city festivals, or catching gigs by the waterfront, Liverpool offers it all. From the legendary Anfield hosting global superstars to intimate performances at historic venues, the city’s musical pulse is unmissable. With a plethora of live gigs, festivals, and unique events happening year-round, Liverpool is where music truly comes alive
World renowned music, travel, art and culture series Gates Of Agartha is heading deep into the Mexican jungle where ancient Mayan civilisation once thrived. The acclaim series’s next event from January 16th to 19th 2025 is in Tulum, nestled on the Caribbean coast of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, and offers a two day festival experience as well as an exclusive Lagoon Opening Ceremony and party and Cenote Closing Party for those lucky few who purchase the Full Experience. Pre-sale begins October 9th.
Gates of Agartha is a concept that draws its inspiration from the mythical underground kingdom of Agartha, where ancient secrets and wisdom are guarded. Its debut was widely acclaimed as the Best New Regional Festival last year in Croatia. The series is all about offering unique cultural experiences in unusual locations with a rich sense of history and is a spin off of the main event Echoes From Agartha Cappadocia, which is an impossibly beautiful festival in an ancient land in the heart of Anatolia, Turkey.
Renowned for its well-preserved ruins, Tulum serves as a gateway to the rich history and culture of the Mayans. Gates Of Agartha will take place in the lush surroundings of Zamna, a venue known for its natural beauty and mystical ambiance and one that will be transformed into a realm where the spirits of the past meet the energy of the present.
For this special event, the sacred lands of the Mayan jungle become the stage for a four-day festival amidst cenotes, ancient trees, and the echoes of a civilisation that has left an indelible mark on history. It is a place where attendees can enjoy a deep connection to the natural and spiritual world in what will be a truly immersive experience that honours the legacy of the Mayan people.
This celebration of music, history, and art will feature production design inspired by ancient Mayan aesthetics and culture, blended with Agartha’s ancient futuristic design. Various types of accommodation packages provide a full, immersive experience and whether you choose to stay in boutique villas, or scenic jungle lodges, all accommodations come with added perks.
This once in a lifetime journey begins on Thursday January 16th with an exclusive and intimate Lagoon Opening Ceremony for 400 Full Experience package guests. It takes place at sunset at a serene lagoon where you will connect with nature, water, land, and the sky as the ancient Mayans once did with a ceremony that blends Mayan traditions with futuristic aesthetics before a private party under the stars.
Friday January 17th and Saturday 18th are the Big Festival Nights at Zamna with two monumental parties hosting 4,500 people each night for an immersive journey through music, art, and history. Expect world-renowned DJs, breathtaking visuals, and a transformative atmosphere as the energy of the jungle fused with cutting-edge technology to create an unforgettable celebration.
Guests are then treated to a special ticketed Closing Party from 10 am until sunset on Sunday January 19th at a secret Cenote Club. It takes place in a sacred space surrounded by the natural beauty of the cenote and encourages you to reflect on the shared experiences of the previous days and celebrate the end of the magical adventure in the heart of the Mayan jungle.
Gates Of Agartha Tulum features immersive programming and the chance to truly soak up authentic Mayan culture and the wisdom embedded in this land. It will be another reactivation of an ancient culture that will leave the mind, body and souls truly enriched.
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