Pitbull at Roundhay Festival: Jason Derulo, Tinie Tempah and Lil Jon announced

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American Express presents Roundhay Festival, the newest addition to Leeds’ 2026 summer cultural calendar, is excited to announce three iconic names joining Pitbull on Friday 3 July: Jason Derulo, Tinie Tempah and Lil Jon. More acts to be announced and tickets for Mr Worldwide’s debut Leeds show are on sale now, visit www.roundhayfestival.com.

International superstar Pitbull has sold more than 25 million studio albums and has more than 60 million monthly listeners on streaming platforms. The star has worked with everyone from Jennifer Lopez to Christina Aguilera to Usher and many more. With mega hits including “Don’t Stop the Party”, “Timber”, “Hotel Room Service”, “Time of Our Lives”, “Give Me Everything”, “Fireball’ and “Get On The Floor” the Grammy Award winner has secured his place as not only one of the pre-eminent figures in Latin music and hip hop, but as one of the biggest names in the pop world. 

With Pitbull in the driving seat, joined by Jason Derulo, Tinie Tempah and Lil Jon, this will be the undisputed party of the year – so grab your bald cap and get down to Roundhay Park.

With nearly 250 million followers across media platforms, Jason Derulo is a true multi-platform powerhouse and ranks among the top pop and urban artists of this or any era.  While he may be recognizable worldwide as a multiplatinum singer and songwriter, Jason’s story starts unassumingly. The self-described, “Kid from a Haitian family in Miami,” has quietly and consistently grinded to emerge as one of his generation’s most prolific artists.   With over 250 million singles sold and tens of billions of streams, his catalog includes platinum and multiplatinum generational anthems like “Talk Dirty [feat. 2 Chainz],” “Wiggle,” “Swalla,” and “Savage Love,” which hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped charts in 16 countries.  Whether collaborating with BTS, Nicki Minaj, Luke Bryan, or Michael Bublé, Derulo continues to blend genre, culture, and global sound with ease. His viral hit “Snake” with Nora Fatehi has racked up over 124 million views. Jason Derulo is also one of the most-followed males on TikTok and a top 10 largest music artist account overall, proving he’s as influential online as he is on the charts.

The global hitmaker continues his momentum with his latest single, “Sexy For Me,” alongside his new album, The Last Dance (Part 1). Over the past year, Derulo has been captivating audiences worldwide with his Last Dance World Tour, and now he’ll be bringing those vibes to Roundhay Park for Pitbull’s headlining show.

When Tinie Tempah exploded onto the scene with “Pass Out” in 2010, he didn’t just score a hit, he rewrote the blueprint for UK rap forever. Over fifteen years later, with 3 Top Ten albums, 7 number 1’s, and a cultural legacy that paved the way for Britain’s Black music revolution, Tinie Tempah remains the architect of his own unstoppable momentum. From sold-out arenas to festival headlines, from chart domination to cultural zeitgeist moments, Tinie Tempah has consistently proven that longevity in this game isn’t about luck, it’s about evolution. His latest singles ‘Eat It Up’ and ‘Living Life’ make a statement of intent: Tinie Tempah isn’t just back, he’s here to remind everyone why he’s been the standard-setter all along. The game may have changed since 2010, but the throne remains his…

Louder and larger than life, Lil Jon is the undisputed king of crunk and one of hip-hop’s most influential hitmakers. Rising out of Atlanta’s club scene with Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz, he helped define the Dirty South sound with era-shaping anthems like “Get Low,” alongside landmark productions including Usher’s Grammy-winning “Yeah!” and “Snap Yo Fingers.” With a string of gold and platinum albums and a catalogue that spans hip-hop, pop and EDM, most notably the global smash “Turn Down for What” with DJ Snake, Lil Jon has remained a dominant force in music for over two decades. Renowned for his live sets, he now brings that same high-octane presence to Roundhay Park as part of this year’s line up. 

Pitbull also headlines American Express presents BST Hyde Park on Friday 10 July. Visit www.bst-hydepark.com  

Lewis Capaldi has already been announced as the headliner for Saturday 4 July, joined by special guests Conan Gray and Jacob Alon, with more artists for this billing to be announced.

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The Great Escape 2026 Full Schedule, New Artists & Stage Hosts Revealed

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Today The Great Escape, taking place from 13-16 May 2025 in Brighton, unveils its full festival schedule for this year’s edition, which can be accessed via the official The Great Escape mobile app. The Great Escape mobile app helps fans navigate the mammoth line-up of 450+ artists, build personalised schedules, and receive live on-site updates. It is available to download for free here.

Following the schedule announcement, The Great Escape also reveals its 2026 stage hosts including media partners Billboard UK, BBC Introducing, Clash, DIY, Dork, Kerrang!, NME, Notion, So Young, The Independent, The Line of Best,Ticketmaster New Music, live agencies ITB, ROAM, WME, management company Raw Power, and independent record labels Bella Union, Hospital Records, Rough Trade, Transgressive Records, Third Man Records, among many more.

The Great Escape also announces a further 43 artists joining the 2026 lineup, continuing its commitment to championing the most exciting new talent from across the globe. Among the latest additions are fast-rising neo-soul voice Nectar Woode, boundary-pushing experimental outfit Mandy, Indiana, and the electrifying Working Men’s Club, whose fusion of post-punk and electronic influences has earned widespread acclaim. They are joined by a diverse wave of emerging and established names including Gabriella Cilmi, Walt Disco, Lizzie Esau, Rafferty, and Oumy, alongside international artists such as La Plata, Tian Qiyi, showmore, and BANSHIMOKU, reflecting the festival’s broad and forward-thinking musical scope.

Synonymous with new music discovery and acting as a springboard for rising artists, The Great Escape is the festival for new music. Playing host to over 450 up-and-coming artists and hotly tipped talent across 35+ walkable venues, alongside the music industry-led TGE conference, the festival will kick off the 2026 season from 13 – 16th May in Brighton, England. Tickets for The Great Escape festival are on sale here

WEDNESDAY 13 MAY STAGE HIGHLIGHTS

For 2026, The Great Escape continues to expand into the Wednesday of the festival, once again delivering four full days of music programming. Opening the week, The Line of Best Fit will host a showcase at Green Door Store featuring Sword II, The Healing Power of Horses, Pollyfromthedirt, and PISS. Meanwhile, BBC Introducing Sussex and Surrey takes over Concorde 2 with performances from Winter Gardens, Gilska, Room Service, and Lemonsuckr. Over at Patterns Downstairs, Notion will present Boutique Feelings, Elín Hall, Sword II, Hemi Hemmingway, and The Itch, marking a strong start to the festival’s opening day.

THURSDAY 14 MAY STAGE HIGHLIGHTS

On Thursday, The Great Escape continues its city-wide celebration of new music with an eclectic programme of showcases across Brighton. This year’s Lead Country Partner New Zealand hosts two showcases at Patterns, and So Young takes over Chalk with performances from Sylvie’s Head, Little Grandad, Madra Salach, and Westside Cowboy, while Rough Trade hosts at Charles Street Tap featuring Twat Union, Max Winter, Pigeon, Sunday Mourners, and The Orielles. At Dust, Hard of Hearing presents a diverse lineup including Morn, Slag, Annie Dog, Salarymen, Ribbon Skirt, Bathing Suits, and IBSXJAUR, while Resident hosts at Green Door Store with Brother Wallace, Ain’t, Saint Claire, BED, PISS, and Unsafe Space Garden. Over at Patterns, Clash curates a two floor takeover featuring artists including Clothesline from Hell, Really Good Time, BIG WETT, SILVERWINGKILLER, TAIGA, alongside Archie, Tukki, AVA Joe, Cowboyy, and more. Elsewhere, BBC Radio 1 presenter Jodie Bryant hosts a showcase at Revenge featuring Lukas Oscar, Au/Ra, Sexy Tadhg, and Girl Group, alongside additional takeovers at the venue from One Fiinx. On the seafront, Ticketmaster New Music and WME present beachside lineups including Lime Garden, Lottery Winners, and The Haunted Youth. Further highlights include a 20 year anniversary celebration from Raw Power at The Old Market, plus showcases from ROAM at Komedia Basement and ITB at The Prince Albert, bringing yet more emerging talent to the heart of the city.

FRIDAY 15 MAY STAGE HIGHLIGHTS

As the weekend approaches, Friday sees The Great Escape ramp up across Brighton with another wave of standout showcases. Returning news partner The Independent hosts a TGE Spotlight Show at Daltons, with Peaches supported by Bimini at the Brighton Dome Concert Hall. A major highlight for 2026 sees NME join The Great Escape as a new media partner, bringing its renowned tastemaker energy to The Old Market. Known for spotlighting the next wave of breakthrough artists, NME’s debut showcase features a lineup including Any Young Mechanic, Chanpan, Girl Scout, and Mandy, Indiana, marking an exciting new addition to the festival’s 2026 programme. Nearby, Notion takes over Quarters with Arima Ederra, Raghd, The Orchestra (For Now), Sassy 009, and PVA. Along the seafront, Billboard UK curates a packed beach lineup featuring artists including Adult DVD, Madra Salach, and Keo, joined by The Team showcasing emerging names such as My First Time. Across the city, DIY brings Spacestation, Marsey, and Men An Tol to Horatio’s, while Transgressive Records and Third Man Records host standout bills at Chalk and Dust. Elsewhere, Wordplay heads to Patterns, while Earth and Ones to Watch take over Revenge. From the Royal Albert Hall’s curated showcase at Brighthelm Centre to Pure at The Hope & Ruin and Free Trade at The Prince Albert, Friday delivers a city-wide snapshot of the most exciting new music around.

The Great Escape has also revealed details for The Late Escape, its official after-hours programme spotlighting cutting-edge electronic and club talent across Brighton. This year’s series is led by Hospital Records, marking 30 years of one of the most influential and trusted names in drum & bass, in a special collaboration with b:electronic. Taking centre stage on Friday, the takeover celebrates Hospital Records’ legacy with some of the top names in drum and bass such as Etherwood, Hoax, Solah, and Stay-C The night also features a Room 2 hosted by Brighton institution Tru Thoughts, further anchoring the event in the city’s rich musical heritage. Running from 11:30PM to 4AM, The Late Escape spans key Brighton venues across the weekend, with stand-alone tickets on sale now and The Great Escape wristband holders granted access subject to capacity.

SATURDAY 16 MAY STAGE HIGHLIGHTS

Bringing The Great Escape to a powerful close, Saturday delivers a final burst of bold new sounds across Brighton. On the seafront, Get In Her Ears hosts a high energy beach showcase featuring Jessie Mac, Steel., YAKKIE, The Baby Seals, and Problem Patterns, while Bella Union heads to Quarters with a lineup including Family Stereo, My Precious Bunny, LuxJury, Patche, and Congratulations. New for 2026, the festival introduces its New Press initiative, inviting emerging media platforms to host their own stages. Highlights include The New Age Magazine x Still Listening at Horatio’s, Crafting Room at Komedia, and Kinda Weird taking over Patterns, alongside further showcases from Negativeland at The Prince Albert and The Indie Scene at Water Bear. Sounds Australia will return to host all three stages at TGE’s beach site. Closing out the weekend in style, Dork returns to host the festival’s official closing party, promising a huge final send off with a special secret headliner still under wraps, bringing four days of new music discovery to an unforgettable finish.

Returning partners for 2026 include ACS, AWAL, Bandcamp, Downtown Music, PPL, PRS Foundation, PRS For Music, Qobuz, SESAC, The Orchard, Vevo, and Virgin Music, while Country and Trade partners include CIMA, M For Montreal, CNM, Zeitgeist, Music from Ireland, NOMEX, Creative Scotland, Showcase Cyrmu, Export Music Sweden, and Swiss Music Export.

FULL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE REVEALED

The full schedule for The Great Escape’s industry-leading conference is revealed today, featuring a host of newly announced sessions. Highlights include a keynote conversation between boundary-pushing artist Peaches and TRANS VOICES co-founder ILĀ, presented by The Independent, alongside new panels from PPL, PRS and AWAL. The programme also includes the return of speed networking sessions, offering delegates the opportunity to connect with global festival bookers, live agents, music supervisors and promoters. Taking place from Wednesday 15 – Friday 17 May, the conference will mark its 20th anniversary with its most ambitious and expansive edition to date.

Inside Yardworks 2026: A guide to the 10th anniversary weekend at SWG3

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Download the press release + high res images here
Yardworks Festival returns to SWG3 on Saturday 2 May and Sunday 3 May 2026, marking its 10th anniversary with its most ambitious edition to date. Across two full days, the venue will once again be transformed into a working canvas, bringing together international muralists, local pioneers and emerging talent for a packed programme of live painting, installations, workshops, music and street culture.

Since launching in 2016, Yardworks has grown from a grassroots gathering into Scotland’s leading festival of graffiti and urban art, now firmly established on the European circuit. For its anniversary year, the programme expands beyond the walls, with a broader focus on participation, education and the role of street art within the city.

Across the weekend, visitors can watch large-scale murals unfold in real time, with artists working across SWG3’s indoor and outdoor spaces. This year’s line-up features more than 120 artists, spanning internationally recognised names alongside the next generation shaping the scene.

New additions to the 2026 edition include PEACHZZ, recently ranked among the world’s leading street artists, alongside .EPOD, whose work blends graffiti with fine art and futurist influences. Also joining the programme are ZURIK, known for bold WildStyle lettering, and WILLIAN, whose detailed character work draws on vintage illustration and themes of identity.

Representing Scotland are KMG & Pizzaboy, with further UK names including Katie Scott, Aroe, Tech Moon and Tizer. The international line-up is further strengthened by ESKAE and HOACS from the USA, alongside Nexus and Strapper from Australia, reflecting the depth and global reach of the scene.
Beyond the murals, Yardworks continues to expand its interactive offer, with an enhanced programme of drop-in activities, workshops and participatory installations across the weekend.

The Family Zone will run across both days from the SWG3 Warehouse, included within the ticket price, offering a wide range of hands-on activities. These include Spray Can Upcycling, transforming empty festival cans into colourful ornaments, and T-shirt Design, where visitors can rework previous Yardworks garments into new pieces using fabric pens, patches and heat press vinyl. Building Blocks, supported by Quickblocks, invites children to construct large-scale structures, while returning favourites such as The Cube and Posca Walls encourage collaborative, open-access creativity for all ages.

The Doodle-a-thon also returns, with Yardworks once again aiming to create the longest collaborative doodle at a public event, building on last year’s unofficial record attempt.

A new and expanded workshops programme will run across the weekend. For younger visitors, 30-minute spray painting sessions offer the chance to design and create a canvas piece to take home (£20). Adult workshops introduce more specialist techniques, including Design Your Deck, where participants create a bespoke artwork on a skateboard deck (£45), alongside sessions in traditional signwriting and Japanese calligraphy.

New for 2026, Yardworks introduces a series of additional events and satellite activity. Beyond SWG3, the Kingston Bridge Satellite Site will see 16 pillars transformed as part of the ongoing Yardworks GRID placemaking programme, while the Clyde Walkway will host a refreshed programme of live painting across its established legal wall.

An expanded talks and industry programme will run across the weekend, including a book launch, film screening and roundtable discussions exploring the role of graffiti and street art in culture, identity and regeneration.
Alongside the art, street food traders and SWG3 bars will run throughout the weekend, with indoor and outdoor seating across the site. The event remains fully accessible and family-friendly, with activities designed to be explored at your own pace.
 
As always, there will be plenty on offer for you to eat throughout the weekend. Some of the city’s best street vendors, including Wow Burger, Streat Scullery, The Wee Taqueria and more will head down to serve up fried chicken, bao buns, tacos, pizza, loaded fries and award-winning churros from Loop and Scoop, as well as ice cream from Tony’s Ice Cream Van. 
 
SWG3’s bars will be stocked with all your favourite drinks, making it the perfect event for a get-together with friends and family, with plenty of outdoor seating areas that are ideal for sitting down and taking in all the action. 
 
Artist Line-Up (2026)
120 artists including collectives will take part in this year’s festival:

5STAR
7TH PENCIL
.AGES
.EPOD
AGNES
AKME
ALKO
ANSLEY RANDALL
ANTONE
AROE
ASER
B-SIDE
BATZ
BIRDIE
BMORE SKETCHY
BONZAI
BOOTY
CHRISTIAN KERR
CLAIRE KOSTRIC
CONZO
DAVID ALVES
ED HICKS
EKTO
ELNO
EMSKY
ESKAE
EVADE
FRODRIK
FUNKY
GENT
GILLIAN LAW
HANS
HOACS
IKUL
INUK
IZMO
JAPHER
KATIE FORBES
KATIE SCOTT
KITSA
KMG YEAH
KONE
LIGHTBODY
LOURS
MAGS
MARIANNA DE SANTOS
MIKHAELA MARTIN
MOLD
MOLLY HANKINSON
MR OREO
NEXUS
NITRAM JOKE
NIZMO
ODDHOUSE
OUTR
PEACHZZ
PELIKAN BABA
PHYSIKS
PIZZA BOY
PLED
POSEA
POUT
PROTEST & SUFFERAGETTES
PSA
RABB
RASK
RBF CREW
RECKLESS
REVES
ROLEK
SECK
SHAUNA BLANCHFIELD
SHONA HARDIE
SIDOK
SLIDERBANDITS
SMT CREW
SNUB
SODA
SOUPY
SPRITE
STOCKE
STRAPER
TAP END TEF
TECH MOON
THE LAST ONE
THEME
THIS ONE
TIWS
TOCS
TOOTS
TIZER
TRENCH
USTO
VERNIS TORINO
VISUALANTI
VUES
WEE THISTLES
WILLIAN
WOM COLLECTIVE
YARD WARRIORZ
ZURIK

Tickets for Yardworks Festival 2026 are on sale now here. 
 
The finished artwork will be available for public viewing from 10am-4pm, Monday to Thursday. 
 
To book a tour or workshop for a school or community group, email: [email protected]

BLOODSTOCK shares M2TM finals, plus 24 bands for the New Blood & EMP Stages

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Are you ready for the battle to end all battles (dinosaurs optional)?! Presented by Westons Stowford Press, the METAL 2 THE MASSES grand finals start in Cyprus on April 19th and roll through 30 locations across England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, Norway, as well as Cyprus!

Every winner will perform a 30 minute slot on the Stowford Press New Blood Stage! Round up your mates and get along to your local night – help shape the line-up of the festival and support grassroots venues and bands.

Dates and locations shake down as follows: 

April 19th – Cyprus – Savino Live, Larnaca
May 8th – Belfast – Voodoo
May 23rd – Leeds – The Belgrave
May 23rd – Scotland – La Belle Angele, Edinburgh
May 23rd – Sheffield – Corporation
May 29th – South Coast – Bear Cave, Bournemouth
May 30th – Northants – The Black Prince, Northampton
June 6th – Manchester – Rebellion
June 6th – East Anglia – Brickmakers, Norwich
June 6th – Birmingham – The Flapper
June 13th – Norway – The Tribute, Sandnes
June 20th – North Wales – XS @ Penny Black, Wrexham
June 20th – South Wales – Corn Exchange, Newport
June 20th – Hitchin – Club 85
June 20th – Somerset – Cobblestones, Bridgwater
June 20th – Newcastle – Trillians
June 20th – Kent – Leo’s Red Lion, Gravesend
June 26th – Channel Islands – The Pit @ St James, Guernsey
June 26th – Cheltenham – Frog and Fiddle
June 27th – Nottingham – Saltbox
June 27th – Burnley – Sanctuary
June 27th – Coventry – The Arches
July 4th – Merseyside – Box Park & Arc:Hive, Liverpool
July 4th – London – The Dome
July 4th – Brighton – Daltons
July 4th – Devon & Cornwall – Livewire, Saltash
July 5th – Nuneaton – The Queens Hall
July 11th – Oxford – The Jericho Tavern
July 11th – Stoke – The Underground
July 12th – Bristol – The Exchange

No other festival does more to support grassroots metal and local venues across the UK and beyond. That commitment was recognised at the 2024 Heavy Music Awards, where BLOODSTOCK and the Metal 2 The Masses initiative were honoured with the prestigious “H Award” for exceptional contribution to the underground scene.

You can get a flavour of what Metal 2 The Masses is all about here.
In exciting news for all BLOODSTOCK’s M2TM winners this year, fellow sponsors ESP and Engl Amps are offering up 3 incredible prizes, to be chosen from amongst the M2TM victors performing at the festival and presented on Sunday evening. The prizes include a new-for-2026, EC400 Quilted Maple guitar in See Through Black, a Phoenix 204DX bass in Redburst, and a Ravager IR amp head with a matching 1×12 Cab! 

Got your tickets? Without further ado, let’s reveal a massive 24 more bands joining the heavy metal party this August!
While you’re waiting for those M2TM finals to get underway and shape the majority of the New Blood stage line-up, BLOODSTOCK HQ has chosen a few other favourites from hundreds of cross-genre submissions to complete the bill. Stop by and discover your new favourite band! On Friday, you’ll be able to see death/doom devotees VOID BELOW, alt prog rock Londoners TEMPLES ON MARS, boisterous hardcore-metal alchemists NEGATIVE FRAME, and CONCRETE AGE, with their distinctive mix of ancient world music with extreme metal. 

Joining them on Saturday, are old school riff merchants THRASHERWOLF, N.Irish melo-death purveyors IMPERIAL DEMONIC, young aggressors CHAINED SAINT, and dark prog metal fiends IMBRIUM (featuring former members of Dreamcatcher, Memoreve and The Defiled). Not to be outdone, Sunday invites OVERPOWER, who forge together riffs of early influences like Metallica and Slayer, with the savagery of UKHC.  

BLOODSTOCK is also excited to reveal the full line-up for the new and improved EMP stage! Now situated in a new location in the main arena for less noise bleed, with a bigger stage and a bar, it’ll play host to more than a dozen up ‘n’ coming attention getters, so if you like to discover hot new music first, make sure you check out some bands here as well over the festival!

Friday welcomes heavy rockers UNTAMED SILENCE, melodic punkcore beasts CHANGE PERSONA, metalcore headbangers AFTER SMOKE CLEARS, rock-metal hybrid SOULRIDE, and symphonic prog metallers VANITAS.   Saturday offers occult doomsters GOAT MAJOR, modern classic rockers CANCEL THE TRANSMISSION, trad metalheads TEMPEST SAINT, power sludge duo TROLLMOTHER, and hardcore punkers DOSED. 

Rounding things off on Sunday are hardcore fans STITCHED, electro alt rockers WREX, modern metal squad FOLLOWING THE SIGNS, power trio THE CARTOON CARTEL, and dark alt crew AETHORIA.
If these bands are new to you, you have 4 months to get to know them!
To help you pass the time, BLOODSTOCK has also set up eleven special club nights around the U.K. where you can win BLOODSTOCK tickets to the day of your choice! For a riotous night out, put on your glad rags and run-don’t-walk to the following:

Sat 25th April – Camberley, Agincourt – Old Skool Rock and Metal NightSat
25th April – York, Bluebox – DeadboltSat
25th April – Manchester, Rebellion – Deadbolt
Sat 9th May – Bristol, Basement 45 – Apocalypse
Fri 5th June – Guildford, All Bar One – Schism
Sat 6th June – Brighton, Above – Apocalypse
Sat 6th June – Birmingham, RedCorc Bar – Eddie’s Rock Club
Sat 6th June – Nottingham, Rock City – Alpha Omega
Sat 11th July – Isle of Wight, Strings – Apocalypse
Sat 25th July – Southampton, Sobar – Apocalypse
Fri 31st July – London, Elektrowerkz – Voodoo

Stay tuned for more BLOODSTOCK news very soon.

BLOODSTOCK’s 25th anniversary is going to be truly unforgettable. BLOODSTOCK 2026 is delighted to present RJD headliners LAMB OF GOD, SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL, JUDAS PRIEST, and SAXON. Sophie Lancaster stage headliners will be CRYPTOPSY (None So Vile 30-year anniversary set), WEDNESDAY 13, LEPROUS, and CARPENTER BRUT. You’ll also be able to see BODY COUNT, SEPULTURA, MUNICIPAL WASTE, DEATH ANGEL, TESTAMENT, NORTHLANE, BLEED FROM WITHIN, VENDED, ORBIT CULTURE, THE SCRATCH, IMPERIAL AGE, LIFE OF AGONY, OF MICE & MEN, BIOHAZARD, 200 STAB WOUNDS, THE HELL, BLACK SPIDERS, SHINING, NEVERMORE, EVIL SCARECROW, HEAVYSAURUS, SKYND, PARTY CANNON, BATTLESNAKE, INHUMAN NATURE, KITTIE, CASTLE RAT, GRAPHIC NATURE, BOOTYARD BANDITS, EXCREMENTORY GRINDFUCKERS, HIDDEN INTENT, SELLSWORD, NECKBREAKKER, SEETHING AKIRA, HAMMER, STAMPIN GROUND, URNE, CELESTIAL SANCTUARY, THROWN INTO EXILE, VIKING SKULL, BOUND IN FEAR, IMPERIUM, FROGLORD, MUSHROOMHEAD, DREAM STATE, TRIVAX, MANTIS DEFEATS JAGUAR, BLOOD COUNTESS, GURT, OUTERGODS, FLAYED DISCIPLE, NOISEPICKER, ACID THRONE, and ALUNAH. And there’s still more bands to be announced. 

All weekend tickets (including Kyrr) are now sold out, but you can still snap up day tickets for £99 (+fees) to be part of the fun! Not been to the festival before? A day ticket is a perfect taster to see what you think! Child tickets are also available and under 4’s attend for free. Head over to the ticket store to see all options and if you’re coming by car, pre-book to save on car parking! 

For the most up to date festival information, visit the official website at bloodstock.uk.com.
BLOODSTOCK 2026 will take place at Catton Park, Derbyshire on 6th – 9th August, 2026.

Download Festival to Spotlight Next Generation of Headliners with Curated Stage at The Great Escape 2026

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Thursday 9 April 2026: Download Festival and Kerrang! Are set to make Brighton rock once again at The Great Escape 2026 next month, hosting a specially curated stage from Wednesday 13 to Friday 15 May. Packed with the wild and diverse performances fans have come to expect from the world’s greatest rock and metal festival, the stage will showcase TGE acts who are tipped for a bright future at Donington Park ahead of this summer’s DLXXIII.

Resident noisemakers set to appear throughout the week include Native James, Comastatic, Oversize, Frozemode, Eurotripp, Ally Nicholas, Heave Blood & Die, Mudrat and more between 6-10pm across three days of programming, which will bring Download face to face with Brighton fans at the festival for new music.

Kerrang! Presents The Download Stage at TGE sees the festival continuing to nurture new and alternative talent in rock music. Having been a pilgrimage for young rock and metal fans – many of whom went on to start bands and take the stage themselves – Download is, in its 23rd year, supporting the next generation of headliners via The Great Escape’s unrivalled network of support for independent artists and grassroots venues.

Synonymous with new music discovery and acting as a springboard for rising artists, The Great Escape is the festival for new music. Playing host to over 450 up-and-coming artists and hotly tipped talent across 35+ walkable venues, alongside the music industry-led TGE conference, the festival will kick off the 2026 season from 13–16 May in Brighton, England.

DLXXIII will see Limp Bizkit, Guns N’ Roses and Linkin Park headline, joined by the likes of Halestorm, Architects, A Day To Remember, Cypress Hill, Trivium, Bad Omens,Electric Callboy, BABYMETAL, Ice Nine Kills, Pendulum, The Pretty Reckless, Black Veil Brides, Behemoth, Daughtry, Mastodon, The All-American Rejects, Feeder, Scooter, and many more legends from the worlds of rock, metal, and all that’s in between across five days and various stages. Final remaining Download 2026 tickets on sale now: www.downloadfestival.co.uk.

For 45 years Kerrang! has been at the forefront of alternative music, first with the biggest-selling weekly rock magazine, and now with a global music platform that reaches millions of people a month. Rock, metal, hardcore, punk, emo, grunge, thrash, and everything in between, Kerrang! has been there for all of it, and continues to proudly fly the flag for the best new artists on the planet.

YARD Festival Portugal Finalises 2026 Lineup with Bonobo, Jamie Jones, Chris Stussy, Seth Troxler, Monolink, RY X live and more

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YARD Festival will return to Azeitão, Portugal, from 21-24 May 2026, expanding to four days for the first time and unveiling its full lineup alongside collaborative art installations with Burning Man camps Favela and Tierra Bomba.

Set within the White Sand Mountains of the Setúbal region, the event unfolds across a series of distinct sites, including a historic castle and coastal park, combining electronic music programming with large-scale art installations and sites of natural beauty. 

The lineup balances globally recognised electronic artists with underground and live acts. Headliners include Jamie Jones, Seth Troxler and Chris Stussy, alongside live and crossover performances from Bonobo, RY X live and Monolink. They are joined by a wider programme spanning house, minimal and melodic artists, including Ahmed Spins, Gui Boratto and emerging names across the international circuit. 

This year, YARD brings two art camps from Burning Man to striking White Sands Mountains, deepening its connection between music and Art. Favela, a Brazilian camp, brings the spirit of the favela alive with the sounds and atmosphere of Brazil and Tierra Bomba, a camp which celebrates the spirit of Latin culture. 

Located within a historic winemaking region and less than an hour from Lisbon, Azeitão offers a more rural alternative to Portugal’s coastal festival hotspots, with vineyards, local food culture and access to the surrounding Arrábida Natural Park.

Programming begins on Thursday with a Castle opening event before moving to the main festival sites from Friday to Sunday, with daily sessions running from afternoon into late evening.

Open-air staging, sunset performances and a stunning setting for both large-scale moments and more relaxed exploration, YARD Festival is one of Europe’s most unforgettable summer getaways. 

Tickets are available now from €55 via Shogun.live

19:26 drops his new EP ‘The Threshold’ on Interstellar Recordings

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High flying electronic talent 19:26 releases another forward-thinking release with his upcoming “The Threshold” EP, landing via Interstellar Recordings, a label known for championing boundary-pushing sounds across the electronic spectrum.

19:26 is an Italian electronic music project blending cinematic emotion, neoclassical undertones, and forward-thinking electronic sound design. He has had standout releases on esteemed labels like Afterlife and Siamese, and is seen as one of the most forward-thinking artists of his generation.

Blending emotive melodic house and techno textures with cinematic sound design, the EP explores the space between tension and release, capturing the moment just before transformation. Each artist brings a distinct voice to the project, resulting in a cohesive yet dynamic body of work that feels both introspective and club-ready.

London-based producer Gadouh joins him on “Give Me Life”, and he is known for fusing Western and Eastern influences into deeply expressive productions, continues to expand his sonic identity here. His contribution sits seamlessly alongside the atmospheric palettes of 19:26, forming a track that is as immersive as it is impactful.

Mariz joins the Italian on “Ascension” and he’s the creative force emerging from São Paulo’s thriving electronic music scene, and bringing a unique identity. He’s released on likes of Tomorrland Music and Zamna Records, and received support from some of the biggest names in the global scene, including Tale of Us, Miss Monique, Argy, Innellea, and many more.

Driven by hypnotic rhythms, evolving synth work, and carefully sculpted energy, The it’s designed for late-night dancefloors as much as for solitary listening. It reflects a shared artistic vision rooted in emotion, storytelling, and forward momentum.

Interstellar Recordings reinforces its commitment to showcasing cutting-edge electronic music while providing a platform for rising and established artists alike.

Artist: 19:26, Gadouh, Mari

Title: The Threshold

Record Label: Interstellar Recordings

Cat.Number: INTER057

Release Date: 10th April 2026

Tracklist:

1) 19:26 x Gadouh – Give Me Life (Extended Mix)

2) 19:26 x Mariz – Ascension (Extended Mix)

3) 19:26 x Gadouh – Give Me Life (Radio Edit)

4) 19:26 x Mariz – Ascension (Radio Edit)

Hospitality On The Beach Launches Tisno’s First Festival Premium Yacht Experience for 2026

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Hospitality’s flagship drum & bass holiday, Hospitality On The Beach is unveiling something truly unique for their 2026 edition. Partnering with luxury sailing specialists Nautica Collective to launch an exclusive new way to experience the festival: an intimate eight-day yacht voyage along Croatia’s stunning coastline before culminating at the festival’s home, The Garden Resort in Tisno.

The collaboration marks the first time a festival at the renowned Tisno destination, home to some of Europe’s most celebrated summer festivals, has offered an exclusive Adriatic yacht voyage as part of the festival experience. Festival tickets are included, with guests able to secure their cabin with a £500pp deposit and flexible payment plans available. For larger groups, a full five-cabin yacht can also be chartered exclusively for up to 10 guests.

Designed for music-loving travellers seeking a more elevated festival experience, the voyage delivers a balance of adventure, escapism and music. Guests enjoy private yacht living with the option to dip into one of electronic music’s most celebrated beachside festivals just minutes away on the shoreline. Each yacht accommodates up to 10 guests, creating an intimate environment more akin to a private charter than a traditional festival package, alongside curated dining and island exploration.


Lucy Buckmaster, Founder of Nautica Collective, said:“We’re incredibly excited to be taking Nautica to the next level in collaboration with the world’s leading drum & bass brand. With my background in music travel and festivals, creating music-led experiences has always been something I’m deeply passionate about, so this partnership feels especially exciting. By combining the energy of a destination festival with a premium yacht adventure over eight days, we’re creating something truly unique for fans – a one-of-a-kind experience that pushes the boundaries of what a music festival can be.”

Guests will spend eight days and seven nights aboard a premium five-cabin sailing catamaran exploring Croatia’s Dalmatian islands before arriving in Tisno as Hospitality On The Beach unfolds at the iconic Garden Resort. Each yacht comes with a dedicated skipper and onboard chef, with all meals and drinks included, while the flexible sailing itinerary allows guests to discover hidden coves, swim in crystal-clear waters and anchor in picturesque island towns along the way. The experience also offers seamless access to the festival, with transfers to boat parties and Barbarella’s afterparties on the mainland, plus easy airport-to-dock transport.

Arriving in Tisno on 30th June, guests will have exclusive access to the festival’s private pre-party, before the full festival experience begins on 1 July. From then on, they can step ashore to experience Hospitality’s legendary atmosphere from the Beach Stage, Olive Grove Stage and the Main Stage to sunset boat parties and the famous after-hours sessions at Barbarella’s, with a heavyweight programme featuring the likes of Sub Focus, Andy C, Metrik, Kings of the Rollers, Calibre, Dillinja, Flava D, Lens and more.

Optional curated experiences are also available onboard including, onboard wine tastings featuring Croatian wines hosted by wine expert Domm The Somm (aka Dynamite MC who will be performing at the festival), intimate sunset DJ sets at anchor from Hospital Records artists, and private vineyard tours on nearby islands.

The full sailing experience runs 27th June to 4th July 2026 to align with the 2026 edition of Hospitality On The Beach, which celebrates 30 years of the influential Hospital Records label and brings together a global community of fans in Croatia each summer. Now entering its seventh year, Hospitality On The Beach has become one of electronic music’s most sought-after destination events, attracting guests from across Europe, North America, Australia and beyond for a week of music, sunshine and connection along the Adriatic coast.

The new sailing partnership introduces a completely new accommodation concept for the festival by offering guests the chance to elevate their experience on the Croatian coastline, while still remaining connected to the vibrant energy of the festival. With only a limited number of yachts available for its inaugural year, the experience offers a rare opportunity to combine luxury sailing with one of electronic music’s most iconic beachside festivals.

More info + packages are available to purchase via: https://www.nauticacollective.com/hospitality

Announcing Bowie: Live On The Loch – Bowie’s Glastonbury band reunites for landmark celebration

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To mark the 10th anniversary of the passing of one of the greatest artists who ever lived, the spirit of David B will return to the Scottish shores he loved so deeply for one weekend only. On 7 and 8 November 2026, Cameron House on the banks of Loch Lomond will host Bowie: Live on the Loch, a two-day charity celebration in aid of Save the Children. Featuring an extraordinary reunion of Bowie’s original band members across two evenings of live performance, rare never-before-seen film footage, an extensive photography exhibition and a world-class dining experience, culminating in a spectacular charity guitar auction and a globally live streamed concert.

The weekend will serve as a powerful continuation of Bowie’s philanthropic legacy and his profound connection to Scotland. He had many seminal moments in the country: from the birth of his iconic Ziggy Stardust persona, to his legendary 1997 performance at the Barrowlands in Glasgow. The event will coincide with the 60th anniversary of Bowie’s first show in Scotland on  3rd April 1965 at the Palais in Dundee as David Bowie & The Buzz, supporting Johnny Kidd & The Pirates.

A Weekend Immersed in the World of Bowie

The celebration begins on Saturday 7 November with an exclusive black-tie gala dinner set within Cameron House, prepared by Michelin-starred chef Graeme Cheevers of Glasgow’s renowned Unalome. The centrepiece of the evening will be Regent Sounds Presents: Earl Slick’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Guitar Auction. Hosted by Bowie’s longest-serving guitarist and the legendary London guitar shop – the auction will feature a once-in-a-lifetime collection of priceless, signed, collector-grade guitars. Confirmed contributors already include rock legends Peter Frampton and Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses), with further names to be announced.

On Sunday, 8 November, a once-in-a-lifetime live show will see Earl Slick joined on stage by past members of David Bowie’s band, including Mike Garson, Mark Plati, Sterling Campbell and Gail Ann Dorsey, alongside special guest performers. Woven throughout the weekend’s music and storytelling will be a screening of rare, never-before-seen film footage of Bowie and a curated photography exhibition showcasing rare and iconic imagery hosted within Cameron House’s cinema and event spaces.

Anchoring Sunday’s live performance will be a house band comprising legends who helped define David Bowie’s sound across five decades, reuniting the band that played Bowie’s historic Glastonbury 2000 headline set.
Performers include Bowie’s longest-serving bandmate, pianist Mike Garson – whose avant-garde genius shaped everything from Aladdin Sane to the triumphant 2003/2004 A Reality Tour – and guitar force Earl Slick, the razor-sharp sonic architect behind Young Americans, Station to Station and the acclaimed 2013 comeback album The Next Day. They are joined by powerhouse bassist and vocalist Gail Ann Dorsey, immortalised by her spine-tingling “Under Pressure” duet at Glastonbury; musical director and multi-instrumentalist Mark Plati, the pivotal co-producer behind Earthling and the legendary Toy sessions; and dynamic drummer Sterling Campbell, the rhythmic engine room for modern masterpieces like Heathen and Bowie’s final monumental global tours.

Bowie: Live on the Loch echoes the historic impact of his 50th birthday concert at Madison Square Garden – also held in aid of Save the Children – bringing that enduring legacy to one of the world’s most breathtaking settings. Cameron House, a celebrated five-star luxury resort set within the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, serves as the perfect home for an event of this scale and ambition. Funds for Save the Children will be raised through ticket sales, the charity auction, exclusive event merchandise, live pledge moments and the global livestream. The money raised will help children all around the world, including the UK, providing children with access to vital education, healthcare and protection.     

Reflecting on the unique format and historical tie-in, Earl Slick says: “David had a lot of motivation to help out. It wasn’t a big bragging thing – it was just done. That’s what I loved about it. He did it under the radar. We all live in increasingly uncertain and turbulent times around the world. More kids need more help.  So it’s time to do it and I cannot think of anything that David would rather lend his support to.“

George Graham, Executive Director of Global Impact at Save the Children, says: “With so much instability and uncertainty around the globe, it is an exceptionally challenging and dangerous time to be a child in so many corners of the world. At Save the Children, our only goal is to support children so they can have a safe, happy and healthy childhood. We are deeply grateful to everyone who is honouring David Bowie by backing this star-studded weekend, which will help bring a better future for children here in the UK and around the world.”

Will Oakley, Managing Director at Cameron House Resort says: “It is a privilege for Cameron House to host such a landmark cultural event. David Bowie’s impact on the global music landscape remains unparalleled, and welcoming his original band members to the banks of Loch Lomond is a special prospect for the resort. We look forward to providing a world-class setting for this historic reunion, and we are proud to support Save the Children in continuing Bowie’s philanthropic legacy.”

Bowie himself was a supporter of Save The Children, famously giving the proceeds of his 50th birthday celebration at Madison Square Garden in 1997 to the charity. An all-star cast for the show included Frank Black, The Foo Fighters, Sonic Youth, Robert Smith, Lou Reed and Billy Corgan.



Who: Earl Slick, Mike Garson, Mark Plati, Gail Ann Dorsey, Peter Frampton, Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses), Michelin-starred chef Graeme Cheevers, and further artists TBA.

What: Bowie: Live on the Loch – a David Bowie 10th Anniversary celebration weekend in aid of Save the Children UK (Registered charity no. 213890). Features a black-tie gala, Michelin-star dining, multimedia exhibitions, unseen film, live performance, global livestream and Earl Slick’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Guitar Auction.

When: Saturday 7 November & Sunday 8 November 2026

Where: Cameron House, Loch Lomond, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, G83 8QZ (Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park).

Ticket Link: www.bowieliveontheloch.com

Alice Cooper Announces Definitive Memoir ‘Devil on my Shoulder’ & UK Book Tour

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Alice Cooper announces the release of his definitive autobiography, ‘Devil on my Shoulder’, published by Ebury Spotlight on 8th October 2026. This long-awaited autobiography finally lifts the lid on one of the greatest lives in music.

Building on over sixty years of rock folklore, Cooper will support the book’s launch with an intimate 8-date UK speaking tour.

Each evening will feature the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee in conversation with a special guest moderator, followed by an audience Q&A, offering fans a rare glimpse behind the greasepaint and guillotines.
There are two, seemingly irreconcilable, Alice Coopers – the murderous, morally corrupt theatrical character who threatened the moral fibre of the western world… and the man who plays him, a sober pastor’s son who has been happily married for 50 years. Along the way, the two became schizophrenically intertwined. And in a haze of pioneering rock n roll, alcohol, drugs, iconic songs and wild gigs, guillotines, slaughtered chickens, legendary friends, rumours, snakes, Ouija boards, surrealism, house fires and car crashes – they nearly killed each other.

“Alice is still on tour around the world today, a proper senile delinquent playing hundreds of gigs every year, while I myself am reformed. And with the benefit of hindsight and a certain maturity, I’d like to describe our journey to Hell and back together, because it’s not only rock stars who can lose their way.” 

In the Sixties and early Seventies, Alice Cooper was simply a rock group, but as their lead singer, Vincent Damon Furnier, developed his modern-day Grand Guignol character, Alice Cooper became his stage name. Then, on a wave of global success, he legally changed it to his own.  

“I was born Vincent Damon Furnier but, seduced by my character’s reputation, changed my name legally to Alice Cooper, and in the process lost sight of who I really was. The mild-mannered, all-American boy I’d once been became a monster and a mortal danger to himself.”

With a career spanning six decades, Alice’s story features witty, intimate anecdotes featuring Salvador Dalí, Bob Hope, John Lennon, Groucho Marx, Vincent Price, Frank Sinatra, Errol Flynn, Bette Davis, Jimi Hendrix, Gerald Ford, Andy Warhol, Tiger Woods, to name a few, but he’s also an acute observer of dysfunction and despair, wildness and criminality, urges and addictions, transgressions and human goodness. And so he tells his story from both perspectives: angel on one shoulder, devil on the other.

“Me and Alice were getting creative with the truth long before the Age of Fake News. Now, after over thirty records and sixty-plus years of fibs and fabrications, I think it’s time to sort the truth from the rumors and lies.” Devil on My Shoulder is the definitive memoir from one of the most iconic music artists of our generation.



Who: Alice Cooper (Vincent Damon Furnier) / Ebury Spotlight.
What: Devil on My Shoulder (Hardback Autobiography) and 8-Date UK Book Tour.
Book Release Date: 8th October 2026.
Book Details: £25.00 | ISBN: 9781529966640.
Tour Ticket Includes: Entry + a copy of the book.
General On-Sale: Friday 13th March 2026 @ 10am.
Ticket Links: aegp.uk/AC26
Verification Link: www.alicecooper.com