UK News
Taking place 24–26 July and 31 July–2 August, the double weekenders will host London clubbing institution fabric’s first open air show.
The Canadian experimentalist Peaches will be part of a keynote conversation alongside TRANS VOICES co-founder ILĀ.
Kicking off in Cyprus on 19 April, the battle of the bands-style events will travel to Belfast, Sandnes (Norway), Wrexham, Sheffield, London and more.
Maribou State moves to 31 August while events headlined by CMAT and Bombay Bicycle Club have been cancelled.
The cancellation of Wireless comes after the US rapper was denied entry to the UK.
Insights
Mike Godolphin, entertainment director at Butlin’s, tells us how Butlin’s is appealing to a new era of holiday camper.
How can festivals can thrive on the African continent?
Elena Beltrami, Director at La Linea festival, on how Latin music is thriving in the UK.
Finally, some good news in the UK…at least when it comes to our events industry.…
Interviews
It’s hard to predict the future, but some of us can try. For the festival…
I’m sat on a crisp white sofa overlooking a stream of pristine men, women and…
For decades, Pitchfork has acted as a music tastemaker for generations of fans. Whether it’s…
Sweden’s Way Out West may have been able to rest on its laurels as a…
The festival season may be soon coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean the…
Few major festivals have come from such humble beginnings as Budapest’s Sziget Festival. What started…
Vikram Gudi has made his name in the music industry in quite untraditional ways. He…
TRENDS
Industry news and updates from Festival Insights
The software developer is working with loudspeaker manufacturers d&b audiotechnik and L-Acoustics to provide a neutral standard for noise prediction across multiple sound systems.
The longtime Ronin advisor steps into newly created role to lead sales, marketing, and go-to-market strategy.
Ginger Owl Productions co-founder, Nancy Skipper gives her opinion on the importance of real-time data, how GOALLAreas can enhance efficiency and what Martyn’s Law means for festivals.
