LatinoLife In The Park Festival has built a stellar reputation as the UK’s leading programmer of authentic, quality Latin music and creator of unique family-friendly experiences. For the first time ever, London’s annual Latin fiesta falls on Colombian Independence Day, July 20th. Delivering the celebration the capital’s largest Latin community deserves, from Buena Ventura, Colombia, living salsa legend Jimmy Saa lights up the Main Stage with his band alongside Dorance Lorza on vibes. The maestro of salsa infused with folk from the Pacifico, who honed his craft with Grupo Niche, La Octava Dimensión and La Suprema Corte, culminates a day…
Author: Andy Lenthall
As part of Acorn Structures’ commitment to improving event site safety standards, the company is continuing The Event Structures Industry Training Scheme (ESITS) training and accreditation for their employees prior to the start of the 2024 festival, concert, Summer sports and outdoor event season. ESITS accreditations were established in response to an evident gap in the provision of training for those working specifically in the event industry. Current scaffolder qualification schemes do not meet the skills and competency needs for those working on the vast range of Temporary Demountable Structures installed across many event sites. Acorn was the first event…
Destination ULTRA,more than a music festival, is a unique concept that unites the crystal clear waves of the Adriatic sea, the magical Croatian islands of Brač, Hvar and Vis and the rhythms that have been enchanting ‘Ultranauts’ for ten years. Now the lineups for this year’s edition have been revealed. The Regatta party marks the beginning of the Destination ULTRA adventure. This first stop is right by the beautiful beach, Zlatni rat, in renowned open air Club 585. Famous Dutch duo Lucas & Steve, known for their hits Summer On You, Up Till Dawn (On The Move) and Perfect, will…
Wellnergy Festival has revealed its line-up of experts as part of a huge event programme that aims to make wellness accessible for all at new site Wimbledon Park on Saturday 15th June 2024, following its debut last summer. The day-long festival has once again partnered with Spectrum First to create a safe space for neurodiverse attendees; this neuro-inclusive space will be run by members of Spectrum First’s specialist team, who have a great mix of research-informed knowledge, skills and lived experience. Wellnergy combines five pillars of wellness: music, mindfulness, food, fitness and laughter, to bring you exciting variations of practices such as meditation, sound bath…
From the minds behind Brighton’s leading independent promoter JOY. Concerts as well as the formidable team behind hugely popular music and arts festivals Manchester Psych Fest and Edinburgh Psych Fest comes an exciting, brand new venture further south: Brighton Psych Fest. Taking place on Friday 30th August, this one day metropolitan festival spanning across some of Brighton’s most iconic venues promises to be a celebration of all things psychedelic. Two waves of acts have been announced already with the Brighton Psych Fest boasting an impressive line-up including: The Horrors, Holly Macve, NewDad, Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, SCALER,…
New festival, The Brit Fest, takes place at the Ashley Hall Showground in Altrincham from Fri 5 July – Sun 7 July 2024. A mix of British music acts and legendary chart-toppers head to the festival’s main stage, including Bonnie Tyler, Scouting for Girls, Heather Small, Kim Wilde, Cast, Starsailor, Dodgy, The Lottery Winners, The Feeling, Paul Young, Nik Kershaw, Tunde from The Lighthouse Family, The Christians, Cassidy Janson, T’Pau, Deniece from Five Star, Toploader, Chris Helme, Reef, Fleur East, Sonia, The South, Owen Paul, Hot Chocolate, Matt Forde Big Band and Neeve Zahra. Hosted by radio’s Jenny Powell and…
YOUROPE – The European Festival Association has developed and released the “3F Diversity & Inclusion Toolset” for the European festival sector. The Toolset is a curated collection of resources that can help festival organisers make their event more diverse and inclusive – for their visitors, artists and staff. YOUROPE is proud to present the Diversity & Inclusion Toolset as part of its three-year project “Future-Fit Festivals” (3F). This toolset is full of resources that can help festival makers create more inclusive and diverse festivals – for the audience, artists and their own team. Resources include guides, tests, checklists, interviews, databases, other…
Renowned for their purpose-driven parties, Cosmic Pineapple has announced a new summer residency at Ibiza’s Cova Santa. Spanning seven dates from June to September, the experiential mini-festival is set to ignite the summer clubbing calendar and captivate international visitors with its unique offering. Featuring a mix of legends alongside cutting-edge acts that include Heidi, Carl Craig, Ellen Allien, Osunlade, Josh Wink, Dan Ghenacia, Roman Flügel, Acid Pauli, and a benchmark special 25 Years of Robert Johnson edition. As a pioneer in the Ibiza wellness meets party scene, Cosmic Pineapple is more than just a party. Revelers can expect a creative…
Nestled in the secluded Secret Garden Party site, The Wild Meadows offers an enchanting camping experience where adventure meets tranquility. This haven is perfect for friends, families, and their “wildlings” seeking a rejuvenating escape from urban life. Fred Fellowes, the founder of the Secret Garden Party, say ‘We are excited to welcome old and new Gardeners alike to re-discover our beautiful site with fresh eyes, their families and their friends, in a wholesome camping adventure sprinkled with Secret Garden Party magic’ Experience the great outdoors and set up camp under a starlit sky and immerse yourself in nature’s wonders. With…
Alderford Lake, the site that hosts Alderfest, was the venue for a visit by local MP, Helen Morgan. Hosted by director Rob Bebbington and business development manager Kelly Lowe, the tour focused on inflation and wage bills, as well as tourism and leisure businesses’ current state in Shropshire, with the pair backing the AIF’s call for a reduction in ticket VAT to 5%. Bebbington said, “We absolutely love putting on the festival, but we can’t carry on if we can’t turn a profit. With so many festivals already lost from the local area, it’s imperative we do all we can…