When it comes to London festivals, All Points East is a favourite of Gourmet Gigs. The ten-day event has made its home at east London’s Victoria Park – a tree-filled green space that’s big enough to make you feel like you’ve escaped the city for a bit. Highlight of the action is the massive East…
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After the fancy dress prize-giving, The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican sang and crowdsurfed a dinghy, held up by a sea of hands. Then it was time for TTSSFU and their brilliant shoegaze / dream-pop (MORE shoegaze please, Bearded). Gurriers and Getdown Services got a moshpit going and threw crisps (still in their packets). Shonen…
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Another storming (not stormy) day at Bearded Theory with too much going on to see it all. Girlband returned to BT with a great opening set, The Deltones played the Meadow stage and it was great to finally see The Vaselines. Swim Deep’s intense, wistful numbers were perfect for the leafy Woodland stage. Dreadzone got the…
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Those arriving on site on Thursday sighed with relief to find the very opposite weather conditions to last year. We were not wading through mud, oh no, this year we skipped across springy grass, feeling the sun on our skin as the thought of four divine days of music and enjoyment warmed our very souls. The…
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There was plenty of amazing music to keep us busy all day. Female-lead acts lead the way, including impressive new act Atl Blk Era who opened the main stage, the rousing five-piece band Man/Woman/Chainsaw who just made it in time for a slightly late set, and – taking the early evening slot – returnees Nova…
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South Facing have been announcing some incredible names to their day festivals this year – and now the lineups are complete. Their various dates spread across August span electronic, indie, hip-hop, folk, and more and South Facing continues to establish itself as a cultural cornerstone in the UK’s summer festival calendar. The final announcement came…
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Annual psych weekender by Other Side Promotions takes place at The Strongroom Bar, Shoreditch, on 19th and 20th September with Kungens Man, The Janitors and Verstarker on Friday. On Saturday it’s Firefriend, Dead Sea Apes, Kombynat Robotron, Bike, Parastatic, Amon Acid and Autohaus. Live visuals by Dwavehed. Tyneside band Parastatic played in February, showcasing their…
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Legendary house music brand, Love to be… is back for an all-day celebration of house music in the lush green setting of The Stray in Harrogate on Saturday, 6th September. Building on the success of last year’s sellout debut, this edition turns the dial up with a bold line-up, spectacular production and 11 hours of non-stop music across two stages and a VIP area from legends and pioneers…
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It’s our favourite time of year… we’re dreaming of fresh green fields, flags waving in the gentle breeze, bands starting up on stage and a cosy tent to snuggle into at night. Here’s our UK festivals calendar with an emphasis on independents – and many of them come with personal recommendations. On a sad note, many…
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Two phenominal acts are confirmed for a South Facing Festival double bill at Crystal Palace Park – Mogwai and Lankum. The two acts will complement each other perfectly and this is one summer evening not to miss. This exclusive event marks Mogwai’s only UK summer appearance and Lankum’s only London show of 2025. With eleven acclaimed…
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