A four-day phenomenon that saw world-renowned descend on Expo City Dubai, UNTOLD Dubai was truly a sight to behold. Recognising the magnitude of this show-stopping event, the festival has recently been honoured as the Best Festival of the Year at the prestigious Middle East Event Awards 2024, held on June 13th at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. This accolade underscores the festival’s status as a powerhouse in the UAE’s dynamic live entertainment scene. The first regional UNTOLD Dubai festival shattered records, drawing over 185,000 music fans and setting a new benchmark for events in the region. The fully immersive experience was the…
Author: Andy Lenthall
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) is proud to announce the appointment of Michael Kill as the new Vice President of the International Nightlife Association (INA). This significant achievement marks a pivotal moment for the NTIA as it continues to solidify its influence and leadership on the world stage. Michael Kill, with his extensive experience and unwavering dedication to the nightlife industry, brings a wealth of knowledge and a visionary approach to his new role. As CEO of the NTIA, Kill has been a staunch advocate for the nightlife sector, championing the interests of venues, operators, and workers across the…
BMC, the UK electronic music conference and networking event has set dates for its 12th edition from 28th to 30th May 2025. A hub for the next generation of talent in electronic music, the award winning event brings together Industry-leading professionals with a packed programme of insightful talks, workshops and networking events. “We always wanted to create an accessible event that everyone can enjoy and feel welcome.” says BMC founder Billy Mauseth. “We love supporting the next generation of talent and helping them on their career journey. BMC is like a family, with a relaxed and friendly vibe where everyone…
The ex-Marshall Live Agency head, Stuart Vallans has gone solo and opened TRUST. Artists, a brand new boutique agency, focused on developing artist’s careers across the UK and Europe. With over 20 years experience of developing and booking bands, Stuart Vallans has parted ways with Marshall, taking the live agency arm of the business with him. Having created and grown the live agency over the last 4 years, now was the time to fly the nest and allow the agency to progress even further. Commenting on the switch, TRUST. Artists owner Stuart Vallans said “My vision for TRUST. spans back…
First Light, Lowestoft’s free festival that takes place next weekend will feature in its ‘Planet Positive’ zone for the first time ever this year, leading sustainable charity multi-retailer, Charity Super.MKT. The innovative concept that has so far raised over £2million since its inception in 2023, will bring together a curated collection of fashion & accessories from the UK’s best charity retailers is the brainchild of First Light’s Co-Founder, Wayne Hemingway MBE & leading charity retailer Traid’s, Chief Executive, Maria Chenoweth. Attendees will be able to shop from a curated collection of quality, second-hand fashion, and accessories, brought to you by the…
Miami’s leading art & music festival III Points is gearing up for another fall weekender. Returning to Mana Wynwood on Friday, October 18, and Saturday, October 19, the celebrated event has curated another diverse lineup following last year’s sold-out 10th-anniversary edition. Running 13 hours a day and going until 4 AM, fans can see over sixty rising and legendary acts across 11 stages, spanning genres from rap, indie rock, and funk to underground dance, legacy acts, and driving techno. For its eleventh year as an unrivaled event in Miami and international , III Points will bring iconic British trip-hop collective…
As the summer festival season kicks into gear, sportswear brand MEYBA has been creating bespoke football shirts for some of the globes most pioneering music festivals. Having already created exclusive collaboration shirts with Austrian snowboarding and music festival Snowbombing, Barcelona’s underground electronic music party, Festival B, Manchester clubbing behemoth The Warehouse Project as well as the first ever football collaboration with The Beatles, the latest festival to partner with the sportswear company is rock music titan Download, with the two iconic brands coming together for the first time to release a limited edition football shirt with just 400 shirts available…
With a rise in rechargeable electric devices at festivals, Daniel Robins, projects director at fire trade supplier CheckFire, discusses the growing risk of lithium-ion battery fires and offers crucial safety tips for organisers. CheckFire has recently launched its LFX fire extinguisher range, specifically designed to tackle these unique and dangerous fires. As summer approaches and festival season kicks into high gear, the revelry brings with it an array of modern gadgets and conveniences powered by lithium-ion batteries. From smartphones and vapes to e-bikes and power banks, these batteries are essential for our tech-driven lifestyles. However, they also present a growing…
As Cumbria Women’s Rugby team sets its sights on Twickenham, it has been announced today that Kendal Calling has pledged its support. Having defeated Essex this past weekend, the team embarks to the finals of the Gill Burns County Championship, taking them to Twickenham for the first time in the team’s history. Despite this success, funding has grown increasingly challenging in a women’s sport typically underfunded and a team reliant on donations entirely. All teams in the league are allocated the same funding, however after being placed in a group with Staffordshire, Oxfordshire and Essex – the teams funding has…
For one day only this summer, the inaugural As One Festival celebrates the LGBTQ+ community by uniting for a super affordable day of pride, diversity, and festivities on Sunday 21st July at Walpole Park in Ealing, West London. With a special focus on supporting local talent and grassroots culture, the As One Festival showcases some of the brightest up-and-coming musical and artistic stars from the London LGBTQ+ scene across 4 stages and a VIP Area. And all for a super reasonable £20 ticket price to keep in line with the current Cost of Living crisis. The As One Festival team…