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,…
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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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The first phase of the Margate Summer Series lineups has been announced. The series will return to Dreamland in 2025, spanning rock, reggae, electronica and pop. Supergrass take the stage on Friday, 20th June, alongside special guests Jake Bugg and The Coral. On Saturday 12th July the Margate Reggae Festival takes over Dreamland. Headlined by UB40…
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Kaleidoscope festival, the family event situated on the slopes of Alexandra Palace park in north London, has just made its first announcement, and it’s Faithless doing a full live show for the headliner on their spectacular main stage. Also appearing: Goldie, Eats Everything, Sara Cox, Sleeper, DJ Spoony, Beatles Dub Club and ‘R’ Voices choir. Two…
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It’s September and summer is retreating fast. This is what End of the Road festival in Dorset is all about – offering one final chance to prance about in a field, choose food from a wonderful array of vendors, chat to just about anyone, and queue up for the toilet with a cup of sawdust.…
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The closing Sunday at All Points East, on 25th August, was mainly dedicated to retro indie bands for a wander down nostalgia lane. Teenage Fan Club, The Lemon Twigs, Sleater-Kinney, The Postal Service/Death Cab for Cutie all played the East and West stages. The smaller stages at the centre of the park mostly featured rising…
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