The partnership aims to increase the tools and resources that onboard.earth offers by developing innovative technology-based solutions to record and report event-related travel emissions. Tracsis combines essential insight into traffic management from 25+ years of expertise in managing parking operations at major UK events, with a range of technology services, making them ideally placed to work with onboard.earth to further the event industry’s knowledge of travel impacts as they target solutions for reductions and efficiency. The alliance aligns with Tracsis Event’s commitment to deliver sustainable growth, ensuring that their activities positively contribute to the world, and with onboard.earth’s mission to…
Author: Andy Lenthall
The Loop has started a new year-round programme to deliver its pioneering onsite drug testing at Drumsheds and The Warehouse Project, with testing in the autumn 2024 clubbing season to monitor trends in the drug market for safety. For the first time The Loop has received Home Office licences to test at venues, building on its work at festivals over this summer. Much of The Loop’s service delivery, since 2013, has been working within and alongside the festival industry, and developing the service model and approach for drug testing services in different environments. The Loop’s drug testing services (‘back of…
The critically acclaimed open-air concert series, South Facing, has announced the inimitable reggae and dancehall icon Barrington Levy alongside reggae star Burning Spear to headline on Sunday 10th August 2025. These two incredible heavyweights will be joined by the first female star to breakthrough the male-dominated world of Jamaican dancehall, Sister Nancy, and trailblazing DJ and party-starter David Rodigan. Starting in 1977 with the Mighty Multitude, Barrington Levy quickly rose as a solo star in Jamaica’s dancehalls, gaining recognition with hits like “Al Yah We Deh,” “Englishman,” and “Collie Weed.” By the 1980s, he was internationally famous, especially in the…
Ambitious plans to make Leicester one of the UK’s foremost music cities were unveiled today (Thursday 14 November) at the Leicester Business Festival. The newly formed Leicester Music Board (LMB) will champion the city’s music scene and raise the profile of its diverse and vibrant music industry on a national stage. The LMB is a partnership of music industry and education organisations and professionals working together to support the growth of the city’s music industry. It is being supported by Leicester City Council to build on the success of the inaugural Leicester Music Conference which attracted more than 300 delegates,…
Cheltenham Jazz Festival has unveiled the first five artists lined up to perform at next year’s event as part of Cheltenham Festivals’ 80th Anniversary celebrations, which will take place in venues across the historic spa town between 30 April – 5 May. The full programme, which will incorporate large-scale concerts, intimate club shows, world premieres, masterclasses, family-friendly shows and an array of free events, will be announced in the new year. Making his debut at the Festival will be multi-million-selling British singer-songwriter David Gray. Gray will perform tracks from his highly anticipated new album Dear Life alongside classics from his extensive back catalogue, which…
Fortress Festival has revealed further new names to complete the line-up for the 2025 edition of the biggest black metal event in the UK, with Dödsrit now making their UK debut in the Grand Hall at Fortress Festival after having to withdraw from the 2024 bill. The 2025 edition will see the seated theatre stage transform into a candlelit atmospheric escape on the Fortress Saturday (31 May) for attendees seeking something different in their music. Darkher, a haunting trip through the mind and spirit of founding member Jayn Maiven; Osi And The Jupiter, a neo-folk project from Ohio, United States,…
The team behind the UK’s oldest independent festival begin a new chapter with the launch of a brand-new boutique festival. From Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th August, ‘Found Festival’ promises an inclusive yet exclusive event of musical and cultural discovery, connection and inspiration at the scenic Claydon Estate in Buckingham. For the creators of Found, hosting festivals has been part of a family legacy lasting generations, and they recently bid farewell to Towersey Festival after an incredible 60 years. Found Festival Co-Director Mary Hodson said, “With a deep-seated passion for curating unforgettable experiences, we’ve inherited the art of bringing people…
SXM Festival is famous for transforming the gorgeous Caribbean island of Saint Martin into North America’s most famous party island for five days each year. From March 12th-16th, 2025 the carefully-curated mix of music, art, culture and tropical escape returns with a magical 8th edition. In a groundbreaking move, SXM Festival is eliminating its VIP program. “We felt the energy last year – everyone wanted to be together, to share the experience. This year, we are one. No VIP program, just music, community, and the island,” says founder Julian Prince. This change reflects SXM Festival’s ethos of unity, providing an…
AEG Presents have announced that RAYE will be headlining All Points East on Saturday 23rd August, joining Barry Can’t Swim, who tops the bill on Friday 22 August, and The Maccabees, who are headlining their first show in eight years on Sunday 24 August 2025. More All Points East headliners are to be announced. This announcement follows the news last week that RAYE had been nominated in three Grammys categories – best new artist; songwriter, non-classical; engineered album, non-classical.She recently made history by clinching an unprecedented six BRIT Awards this year –the record for the most wins of any artist…
Liverpool, a UNESCO City of Music, has long been celebrated around the globe for its indelible contributions to a wide range of musical genres. That tradition continues as world class artists are captured in unique and historic locations across the city. Liverpool in 360 is designed to tap into the city’s incredible and iconic musical history showcasing a diverse collection of artists across a wide musical spectrum performing in unusual and unforgettable settings. The city’s deep-rooted musical heritage continues to inspire and resonate across a truly unique mix of artists and performance spaces. They include tech house innovator Sosa at…