With the potential for England or Scotland men’s football teams to be playing matches in the last 16 of this year’s European Football Championships, Glastonbury has issued an early warning that the matches won’t be screened at this year’s festival. It’s understandable, given that those matches, if either team were to get past the group stages, could take place on the Saturday or Sunday evening of this year’s event, giving some attendees a challenging choice between headline sets, phone screens and ultimate crushing disappointment. In a statement, Glastonbury Festival said “We would like to wish both Gareth Southgate and Steve…
Author: Andy Lenthall
London’s leading independent festival for R&B, Soul & Alt Rap is back in South London’s iconic Crystal Palace Bowl. Living up to its title as the “capital’s best boutique day festival”, Cloud X Festival has announced a stellar lineup for its hotly anticipated day of multi-genre talent on 2nd August. Split across two stages, the homegrown festival from the Cloud X label offers live music & DJs including renowned Grime MC Ghetts; rising singer-songwriter Sam Tompkins; London soul artist Jaz Karis; UK rap king Skrapz; singer & Fred Again collaborator Berwyn; London DJ royalty Izzy Bossy; and Funky House pioneers Crazy Cousinz. Self-styled as “for South London, By South London”, Cloud X Festival was started by two…
Secret Garden Party (SGP) is supporting Chai Wallahs’ Drop a Headliner campaign, in order to nurture grass roots artists for their 2024 edition. Further highlighting a 20 year history as an incubator event for emerging and independent talent. In a bold departure from traditional festival programming, Secret Garden Party is foregoing big-name headliners to allocate resources to supporting rising performers and providing visibility for acts to evolve with an aim to leverage the music industry from its current position. The line-up features over 350 artists includes Unkle, Crystal Fighters, Chinchilla, Franky Wah, Carly Wilford, Adelphi Music Factory, Jakkob, Omega Nebula,…
The Power of Events is releasing results to date of its Schools Engagement Programme pilot in the East of England. Launched in January 2024, the pilot aims to refine the process of inspiring the next generation of event professionals, by introducing pupils aged 13-18 to the dynamic range of opportunities within the events industry. In the Spring term, the programme has so far engaged over 3,000 pupils from 17 schools, significantly enhancing their understanding of the events industry as a viable career path. The engagement numbers soared to a promising 65% average in pupils’ awareness of the sector and career…
MEO Kalorama prepares to launch its first edition in Madrid this Summer, after a successful 3 years of MEO Kalorama Lisboa. Arriving in the famed IFEMA Madrid venue, the space is one of the five most important trade fair institutions in Europe and the leading one in Spain, welcoming more than 4 million visitors per year. Taking place on the 29th, 30th, and 31st of August, the Madrid edition will happen simultaneosly with Lisbon. Festival goers can prepare for three days of non-stop fun in the vibrant Spanish capital to deliver an unforgettable 2024 experience for music enthusiasts and adventure…
Iconic English singer and songwriter, Lisa Stansfield has been added to Cheshire Fest, Cheshire’s premium boutique festival returning on 31 August 2024 in the new location of Capesthorne Hall in Macclesfield. The announcement is the first of a handful of huge acts being added to the one-day bill. Artists already include acid jazz and funk group The Brand New Heavies, dance vocalist Jocelyn Brown and house music heavyweights The Shapeshifters. From chart-topping acts through to emerging talent and reality stars turned DJs, Cheshire Fest 2024 will boast an eclectic lineup of musical acts across multiple stages nestled in the lush green Northern countryside. Jon Fitz, Creative Director behind…
Wasing Estate is has announced its full line up for Solstice On The Mount and The Fireside Sessions on Thursday 20 June. Set in the heart of Berkshire, the much-anticipated solstice celebrations return with a host of special acts across two musical offerings. This year, Solstice On The Mount is headlined by acclaimed artists Nick Mulvey and Rodrigo y Gabriela, joined on the bill by The Yawanawa. Later on Fireside Sessions will welcome performances from world music artists AWARË and Ajeet. For one night only, Wasing invites concert goers to come together to mark the Summer solstice, which takes place…
The award-winning Brighton Music Conference (BMC), the UK’s leading electronic music and networking event is excited to announce the full list of pod parties and events for its 11th edition. Taking place at the prestigious Brighton i360 complex and various venues around the city from 22nd to 24th May 2024, BMC will once again bring together Industry-leading professionals and present a programme of insightful talks, workshops and networking events. Networking is a big part of the BMC ethos and there are plenty of opportunities to meet industry colleagues and connect with like-minded people at the many exclusive networking parties at…
A Greener Future (AGF) is gearing up to deliver the next edition of its industry-leading Sustainable Events Training programme, which this time will be hosted by Oxford Brookes University in the UK. As the global events industry seeks to become sustainable, and with government bodies such as the UK’s DCMS (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) calling for environmental standards for festivals, what better place to turn for training than the founders of the world’s first green standards and certification for festivals and events? Sustainable Events Training will take participants through the analysis of key environmental impacts, enhancing environmental awareness…
To celebrate the launch of their new staffing agency, Occasionall Staff, The Occasionall Group have launched an in-person networking series to bring together all events people around the UK. In addition to their existing staff, they will be extending the invite to any clients, freelancers, academics, events lovers, and anyone else who is looking to meet new faces within the industry. ON:Occasion are kicking off with ‘The New Era Tour’ visiting four cities spanning over three weeks in May. This is to encourage the staff working with them over the Summer to connect before the event days and wider conversations…