The 53rd edition of the Danish non-profit festival runs from 28 June to 5 July 2025 and will feature more than 170 music acts. Stormzy, Arca, Fontaines D.C., Magdalena Bay, Beth Gibbons, and Faye Webster are among the first 28 acts announced for the lineup at Roskilde Festival 2025. British rapper and cultural icon Stormzy will be among the headliners at Roskilde Festival 2025. Stormzy will be one of the first acts to play the festival’s new and enhanced Orange Stage. The main stage of the festival will be about twice its former size. Stormzy said: “Excited to be headlining Roskilde…
Author: Andy Lenthall
Events management platform Togather has analysed festival food and drink trends seen throughout the year across 2024 and have put together a report on some of the most interesting stats. The company tracked data at over 100 major live events attended by over 10 million people, including GALA, Black Deer, Brighton on the Beach, Pride in London and many more. The results provide both an insight into the changing tastes of the UK’s event food scene, as well as the prevalence of old favourites. These were some of the headline stats found. – The popularity of vegan food has risen by 28%…
After growing from humble beginnings as a 900 capacity gathering at Abbot Hall Park in Kendal, Kendal Calling has announced the initial line-up drop for the festival’s 20th birthday celebrations. Courteeners, Fatboy Slim, The Prodigy and Kaiser Chiefs top next summer’s birthday bill as headliners. Plus, tons more artists, and much more to be discovered in the hallowed fields of Lowther Deer Park. Tickets for Kendal Calling went on sale in August and demand has surpassed all expectations. Fans have snapped up their Kendal Calling tickets at record speed with over 70% of tickets sold already. Courteeners made waves with…
Sunny Side Festival 2025 is bringing world class house and techno talents to the gorgeous island of Malta from 16-18th May 2025. Taking place in the beautiful heart of the Mediterranean, this community minded gathering aims for a perfect blend of music, culture, and travel to paradise with phase one headliners including Ryan Elliott, Mathew Jonson (live), Sweely (live), Christian AB, PARAMIDA, BASHKKA, Aline Umber, Bruno Schmidt, Jonny Rock, Hostom (Varhat) (live), Mike Shannon (live), Lamache and many more. The host venues include the world-renowned Uno Malta, which has two rooms and boasts a high-spec sound system and epic production.…
Next year’s ESNS conference will see Alex Hardee (Wasserman Music) take delegates through his impressive career. Since co-founding CODA Agency in 2002—which became Paradigm Talent Agency in 2019 and was acquired by Wasserman Music in 2012— Alex Hardee has nurtured talents into global superstars and established his agency into one of Europe’s leading music talent agencies. His current roster features European headliners such as Bastille, Liam Gallagher, and London Grammar. In the provocatively titled panel “How to steal an act,” industry veterans will tackle one of the music business’s most candid conversations about artist loyalty and retention. Moderated by Age…
AEG Presents has announced the inaugural headliner for new festival, LIDO. Saturday 7 June will see British composer, performer, music producer, artist, Jamie xx top the bill. He will be joined by a specially curated line-up featuring In Waves collaborators Romy, Panda Bear, and John Glacier, alongside acclaimed artists Arca, Sampha, DJ Gigola, Shy One, Wookie, and livwutang. Adding to the bill, Jamie brings his celebrated club residency ‘The Floor’ to Victoria Park for a one-off festival showcase featuring a 3-hour set from DJ Harvey. Tickets go on general sale on Friday 1 November. Named after Victoria Park’s historic Lido…
THE NOWHERE FESTIVAL makes its debut at Sydney’s Cockatoo Island on 8-9 February 2025. A one-of-a-kind transformative experience tht organisers say is set to challenge perceptions and awaken the senses. The 6,000-capacity event will deliver two days of vibrant dance music from local and international acts and mind-blowing art installations in one of Australia’s most iconic waterfront settings. Four mind-expanding stages will push the boundaries of artistic expression, with epic world-class production values creating an immersive labyrinth of festivities in tunnels, passages, forecourts and industrial buildings. The Turbine Hall will take punters in a surreal industrial portal into the unknown,…
GLITCH 404, a Riyadh based House/Techno music event founded by Xcluisive Entertainment is set to return to Riyadh for its festival debut at the JAX District on Friday, November 1. Thisedition will bring, for the first time, a groundbreaking 12-hour day-to-night experience, running from 3 PM to 3 AM, with a vibrant mix of world-class music, immersive visuals, and diverse cultural activities. The festival will feature two stages: the Main Stage, highlighting global electronic music icons, and the 404 Stage, dedicated to showcasing the finest regional talent. Beyond the music, attendees can immerse themselves in live performances, daytime activities, local…
December 26th to January 2nd will see the 8th edition of Réveillon Carneiros deliver another unforgettable experience on the Brazilian coast. Soundtracked by top-tier electronic artists and local stars, this spiritual journey of well-being and community connection takes place at two venues in Praia dos Carneiros. World class music, food, nature, wellness and sustainability all come together in a stunning coastal setting at Praia dos Carneiros. The large site has everything needed for a special few days of adventure, partying, wellness, food and culture. Villa Mouton hosts wellness activities from morning until early afternoon, Mouton Beach Club has a gym…
KKR and CVC, two leading global investment firms, have announced that CVC has invested alongside KKR to support Superstruct Entertainment in its next phase of development as one of the world’s premier live entertainment groups. In June 2024, KKR announced the acquisition of Superstruct, which owns and operates over 80 music festivals across 10 countries in Europe and Australia. A CVC statement goes on to say that,with CVC coming on board, Superstruct gains another strong strategic partner to support the talented team who have led the company’s growth and success. The business will benefit from the combined global expertise, resources…