Doves and more goodies for Bearded Theory
Apr 3
Jarvis Cocker plus more on the Bluedot 2019 lineup
Bluedot festival has unveiled its third wave of artists: one of the highlights is Jarvis Cocker performing a rare live set. And, back from their world tour are Sons of Kemet. Derrick Carter’s Cosmic Disco promises to be a mix of tribal house and tech-disco, hosted by La Discotheque. West Yorkshire rising stars Working Men’s…
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Apr 1
Doves and more goodies for Bearded Theory
There’s always a few new tweaks to make Bearded Theory even better every year. As a seasoned Bearded Theory goer (a Bearded Theorist?), these are my top tips for this year… A RARE DOVES APPEARANCE Doves are back. Individually Jimi Goodwin and twins Andy and Jez Williams have spent the past ten years doing their…
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Mar 28
Up Side Down festival
If you like intimate, friendly festivals in lush countryside settings, new addition Up Side Down could be one to consider. This pocket-sized gathering is as far from the corporate scene that you can get; it’s been put together by a group of four friends who have made a tick list of all the festival elements…
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Mar 8
Phildel – new album and gigs
Phildel is back. Having taken time out to move to Brighton and raise a young family, the compelling and mystical vocalist and composer has been nevertheless working away behind the scenes. She has an upcoming gig at the Purcell Room on March 20 and will play songs from her new album Wave Your Flags. She…
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Mar 1
Bluedot celebrates the Moon Landing
Come and help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Moon Landing with the incredible Moon-themed line-up at Bluedot festival. It was 50 years to the day – 21 July 1969 – that Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin set foot on the Moon. Where better to be than at the iconic Jodrell Bank in Cheshire –…
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Feb 28
Sea Change festival confirms Gruff Rhys and plenty more
Devon’s Sea Change Festival has announced the second wave of artists confirmed to appear in Totnes and Dartington this May. Gruff Rhys – Welsh musician, composer, producer, filmmaker author and one-fifth of Super Furry Animals will be appearing. Also, Bill Ryder Jones, Lubomyr Melnyk, Maps, Du Blonde, who has just released her self-produced Lung Bread…
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Feb 18
Port Eliot lineup – the first wave
Gorgeous independent Cornish festival Port Eliot Festival has unveiled the first set of artists for 2019. Set on the ancient St Germans estate, the festival runs from 25-28 July 2019. Tickets and full details at porteliotfestival.com LARGE THURSDAY line-up for weekend ticketholders headlined by Aldous Harding. OPEN FIRE STAGE & Georgian Big Kitchen featuring the…
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Feb 13
Bluedot festival artists revealed
It’s out of this world – Bluedot festival announces its first wave of artists for 2019
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Jan 29
Kendal Calling lineup!
KENDAL CALLING ANNOUNCES HUGE LINEUP FOR 2019 Courteneers, Doves, Manic Street Preachers, Nile Rodgers & Chic and Orbital to headline. They’ll be joined by Tom Jones, Years & Years, Gerry Cinnamon, Miles Kane, The Fratellis, Gomez, Idles, KT Tunstall, Mystery Jets, SlowThai, The Subways and Nina Nesbitt. There are four incredible days of music, arts,…
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Jan 29
Lost Village announces first wave of acts
Lost Village entices with a tasty lineup – so appealing it’s already on Phase 3 of its ticket sales, so it’s advisable to get your skates on if you fancy this award-winning small festival, packed with music, theatre, talks, comedy, restaurants, yoga plus lots of unusual and surprise events. Maribou State, Bicep, Modeselektor, Little Dragon,…
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