Well – there’s no messing about with Bearded Theory. Their first announcement came out… eons ago and now they’ve presented us with the FULL 2026 lineup. Feast your eyes, it’s a goodie. Joining Bearded Theory are: Everything Everything, The Horrors, The Twilight Sad, author Irvine Welsh, Ozric Tentacles, BCUC, Sir Chloe, A Guy called Gerald,…
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Tickets for Bearded Theory 2026 are flying out super fast this year. So if you’re thinking about it I’d advise you to say yes! pronto, to the friendliest fest out there and nab those tickets now. There’s more pressure than ever this year on festival tickets, in part due to Glastonbury’s upcoming fallow year. Bearded Theory…
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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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Mike Peters, frontman of The Alarm, passed away on Wednesday, April 30th, at the age of 66. He had fought a long and courageous battle with blood cancer and was admired not only for his music but also for his relentless fundraising efforts. The connection and love between The Alarm and their fans was legendary…
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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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Sunday: Oneda, My Bad Sister, Clara Mann, Katherine Priddy, English Teacher, The Orb, Dry Cleaning, Bodega, Ferocious Dog, Dinasaur Jr.,Big Special, Desperate Journalist, Amyl and the Sniffers all played. The Bearded Theory ‘family Sunday’ tradition lives on, and those in fancy dress gather around the main stage for the judging (winners are awarded two tickets…
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An early highlight of the day was the set by BDRMM. They announced they were from ‘Sunny Hull’. Not Solihull as my friend misheard. Shoegazey and dreamy yet retaining an energy and muscularity, their set drew you into a hypnotic state. Watching BDRMM’s creative process unfold, and on the brilliantly accessible Meadow stage too, was…
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