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Trio Lau Confirmed for Beverley Folk Festival 2014

Award-winning trio Lau, are the latest act to be confirmed for Beverley Folk Festival 2014. They enhance an exciting bill of music, comedy and literature which already includes headline performances from Billy Bragg, Home Service and Chas & Dave.

BLOODSTOCK Reveal Sophie Lancaster Stage Headliners

BLOODSTOCK is becoming the serious metal fan’s festival of choice in 2014, now adding their three headliners for the Sophie Lancaster Big Top stage.

Kanye West, Bruno Mars And More For Wireless 2014

Kanye West, Drake and Bruno Mars have been confirmed to headline Wireless Festival 2014. The tenth Wireless Festival will take place for the very first time at London’s Finsbury Park and Birmingham’s Perry Park on Friday 4th July – Sunday 6th July.

Reading & Leeds Festival invite you to rename The Rock Stage

Following the success of a dedicated stage offering rock in the form of the best in metal, punk and hardcore at both Festival sites last year, in 2014 this stage will be curated by Daniel P Carter.

Big Names Announced for Liverpool Sound City

Liverpool Sound City has unveiled the first wave of acts for its seventh festival: an exciting and eclectic live bill including Kodaline, Gruff Rhys, Fuck Buttons and Clean Bandit who yesterday achieved their first UK number one single with ‘Rather B

Parkilife Weekender Linup Announced

Now one of the UK's most-loved festivals, The Parklife Weekender has revealed that once again it will be turning its line-up announcement on its head with some surprise artists unveiled before the big day.

Beat The Post Festival Blues In Las Vegas 2014

With winter still gripping the UK have you considered Las vegas for your festival needs, with parties for all tastes?

Extra Jools Holland Date & Opera Midsummer Concert Announced

Due to public demand, Historic Royal Palaces and PWR Events are delighted to announce that Jools Holland will play an extra date at Hampton Court Palace Festival on 11th June.

The Great Escape Announce First 100 Artists

Today, The Great Escape is excited to reveal the first 100 artists confirmed for 2014, including the Saturday night billing for the festival’s biggest stage.

First bands for the Rhythmtree Festival 2014

Rhythmtree is again widening its branches to bring its signature eclectic mix of afro/jazz/soul/reggae/balkan/blues/klezmer/cajun and folk music to Three Gates Farm this July.

Newton Faulkner For Wychwood 2014

Wychwood Festival is thrilled to announce the second wave of artists for the monumental celebration of 10 wonderful years of the family, rock, indie, folk and world music festival.

Limp Bizkit Confirmed For Sonisphere 2014

With ten fantastic acts already announced, including headliners THE PRODIGY, IRON MAIDEN & METALLICA, SONISPHERE has revealed ten more bands that will join the 2014 line up.

Gentlemen's Dub Club For Undercover Festival 2014

Gentleman’s Dub Club is a nine-piece band that formed in Leeds in early 2006. With a style based in dub, ska and roots reggae, GDC have burst onto the UK circuit, rocking gigs and festivals up and down the country with their super high energy show.

Download Lineup Adds Bowling For Soup And More

Download Festival today adds fifteen musical juggernauts to the 2014 line-up.

Bloodstock Add More Bands

BLOODSTOCK 2014 are excited to announce four more bands to the 2014 bill!

Katy B Announces Roundhouse Shows

As Katy B gears up to release her second album ‘Little Red’ on February 10th she is pleased to announce a headline show at London’s Roundhouse on October 23rd.

NME and Austin, Texas team up to offer incredible new band prize

NME and Austin, Texas – Live Music Capital of the World®, who are sponsoring the NME Awards 2014, have teamed up to offer a once in a lifetime prize for one new band.

Folkrock legends announce 30th consecutive Winter Tour

Fairport Convention, the legendary band which originated British folkrock music, takes to the road this month with its thirtieth consecutive Winter Tour visiting 31 venues across the UK.

Elvis Presley Hometown Concert Anniversary CD Released

RCA Records and Legacy Recordings, the catalogue division of Sony Music Entertainment, will celebrate the 40th Anniversary of ‘Elvis Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis’ on 17 March 2014 with an expanded 2CD release of the monumental concert experience

More Acts For Snowbombing 2014

Snowbombing has just released another flurry of acts to keep the January blues at bay! They have also announced that the legendary clothing brand Superdry will be hosting the iconic Superdry Arctic Disco, full party line ups revealed today.