BoomTown Announce Out Of This World Fancy Dre
Known for its fully immersive environment, BoomTown’s theme is not merely reserved for one day of the festival, but provides a starting point for the towns folk to create the character they wish to become for the whole festival
Leonard Cohen Exclusive For Hop Farm 2012
Legendary Canadian songsmith Leonard Cohen has announced that his only UK show will be at The Hop Farm, Kent in September 2012.
Free Camden Crawl Mix Album Released 10th Of May
Following the festival’s latest line up announcement, the Camden Crawl releases the second volume in a serious of three download compilations featuring artists appearing at this year’s festival.
Freddie McGregor and Frankie Paul Head One Love Festival
Reggae Legend Freddie McGregor and Dancehall King Frankie Paul head this year One Love Festival, Flying In Straight out of Jamaica to celebrate 50 Yrs of Independence – they will be joining fellow Jamaicans doing the Caribbean crossing
‘Strummer of Love’ festival has landed
Strummer of Love, a one-off, unique festival to commemorate the late, great Joe Strummer is to be held at a beautiful, secret location in the middle of the Somerset countryside this summer.
Frank Turner to play Wembley Arena and Releases New 7" Single
Following Frank’s epic headline show at London’s Wembley Arena on 13th April 2012, a very special limited edition double A-side 7” single of ‘I Still Believe’/Somebody To Love’ will hit the shops for this year’s Record Store Day.
Tramlines Announce 2012 Lineup
Tramlines, the free for all music festival, is back for 2012 and is free-er than ever, with a line up that money literally can’t buy.
No Direction Home Festival Announce Acts
No Direction Home Festival: nineteen acts added including Trembling Bells, The Pyramids and a boathouse of bands.
The Chemical Brothers For Creamfields 2012
After an outstanding performance last year, the duo return to headline the Annie Mac Presents Arena on Saturday 25th August alongside Major Lazer, Erol Alkan, Crookers, Madeon plus many more.
The Futureheads To Support Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Their top 20 single ‘Beginning of the Twist’ is blasted out before every home game as Sunderland’s players walk out onto the pitch and is instantly recognisable amongst the club’s loyal following
The Charlatans Confirmed For The Magic Loungeabout
True legends The Charlatans have just confirmed, along with guest speakers including 6 Music’s Stuart Maconie, writer and journalist Jon Ronson and broadcaster Richard Fox.
Girl Unit and more added to The Beat-Herder bill
Aeroplane, Fake Blood, Etienne De Crecy, The Parov Stelar Band, The Whip, Rudimental, Girl Unit and more added to The Beat-Herder bill. They join previously announced Orbital, Lee Scratch Perry, Goldie.
Beverley Festival prepares for a Summer party and The Peatbog Faeries
One of the most popular Celtic party bands will be heading to Beverley Festival on Saturday 16th June to celebrate in the Mid-Summer Party and Dance night
Bestival announce more wildness, live acts & DJs to the line-up
Bestival - it's not all about the music, there’s a whole other world of madcap mayhem and convention defying oddments waiting to be discovered around every corner…
Secret Garden Party brings its magic touch to Glade 2012
The Glade experience is one of beautiful countryside and beautiful beats, where you can party until dawn without disturbance and without a care.
Bingley Music Live Expand Lineup
Performing between August 31st and 2nd September this new set of acts join the brilliant DJ Fresh, The Pigeon Detectives, Hard-Fi, The Charlatans, Miles & Erica and The Lancashire Hot Pots, with more headline names to be revealed shortly.
Sandy Denny Folk Legend Playlisted at Radio 2
This priceless collection of song lyrics had lain dormant and untouched for years after Denny’s passing. Gilmore, was identified by the Denny family as a talented musician who could write music to accompany Denny’s newly discovered lyrics.
Kendal Calling reveal more acts!
They join a line up that is bursting with sterling acts including Dizzee Rascal, Maximo Park, James, Shy FX, Benga, Andy C and Dan le Sac vs Scroobius Pip.
Kerrang Awards Voting Starts Today
The Kerrang! Awards 2012 fuelled by Relentless Energy Drink will take place Thursday 7 June, and will be the first under the helm of new Kerrang! Editor James McMahon.
Refused Confirmed For Download Festival
The mighty Download Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary this year with one of its biggest and best line-ups to date. Set to show crowds the shape of punk to come