World renowned Scottish techno festival Terminal V returns to Tisno, Croatia, for what will be a standout second edition from July 17th to 21st 2025. The scene-leading festival once again offers four open-air stages, beachside dance floors and intimate relaxation areas by the crystal-clear Adriatic Sea at The Garden Resort for thousands of dedicated music lovers. They will assemble for another cutting-edge soundtrack that offers up the very best in techno from across the spectrum and a mix of legends, new school stars and plenty in between. Terminal V’s inaugural Croatian edition was a remarkable debut that created unforgettable memories…
Author: Andy Lenthall
After one of the most turbulent years for the independent festival sector – with some of the fastest sellouts for some shows but also a record number of cancellations – the first wave of sessions for the 2025 Festival Congress programme has now been revealed, including an extension of the event into a second day. The annual B2B gathering for independent festival organisers in the UK returns to Bristol Beacon on Wednesday 5 February, with over 150 industry professionals already registered on the list of delegates. Due to demand from festival operators, a new addition extends the opportunity for networking…
Female Gnawa innovator Asmâa Hamzaoui, virtuoso saxophonist Julius Gabriel, street jazz pioneer Oko Ebombo, and darkly comedic musical storyteller Joseph Keckler are among the latest additions to the Tremor 2025 lineup. Tremor festival, sold out in record time, is set to arrive in São Miguel, Azores, in April for another round of bold musical explorations. Building on previous announcements, the latest wave of artists further highlights the festival’s commitment to innovation and global artistic exchange, creating a space where diverse genres and cultures converge to shape an unforgettable experience. Among the exciting new additions, Ben Chasny (Six Organs of Admittance)…
BLUDFEST 2025, the festival curated entirely by industry disruptor and changemaker YUNGBLUD was announced this evening. The festival is set to take place at The National Bowl Milton Keynes on 21st June. The musician took to social media for the first time in months to share an unseen trailer for the festival highlighting key moments from its debut event this year. 2024 saw an electrifying first year for BLUDFEST, which played host to a colossal 11-act lineup including Lil Yachty, Soft Play and punk icons The Damned. The festival bucked the current trend in an era of ticket price surges…
Immersive arts and music promoter From The Fields is thrilled to announce the sale of their one millionth ticket, a landmark moment for the Cumbria and Manchester-based company founded by Andy Smith and Ben Robinson. This milestone coincides with another tremendous achievement: winning the Access All Areas Promoter of the Year Award, a testament to the team’s exceptional work in curating unforgettable live experiences. Since 2006, From The Fields has delighted audiences with stunningly curated arts and culture events including the award-winning Kendal Calling, Bournemouth Arts by the Sea, and their enchanting light trails Christmas at Bute Park in Cardiff,…
On 26th May 2025, City Splash will once again transform Brockwell Park into a celebration of Caribbean and African music and culture. City Splash has become the largest one-day celebration of Caribbean and African culture across the globe, with a true carnival atmosphere. 2025 marks their fifth year, where they continue to form a space for the community to unite, connect and create the future. Heading up the stacked line up are second-generation Jamaican roots reggae singer Tarrus Riley, Queen of Dancehall Spice, one of Jamaica’s brightest stars Valiant, the voice behind one of Dancehall’s biggest anthems ‘Drift’; Teejay and Afrobeats music collective The Compozers. Also joining the…
Wychwood Festival has today revealed all the headliners and more for the 2025 edition of the beloved family friendly festival. Offering an unmissable weekend of iconic performances in music, arts, and family-friendly entertainment, Wychwood’s uniquely intimate setting at Gloucestershire’s Cheltenham Racecourse will come alive again with the magic of summer between 30th May to 1st June 2025. Joining recently announced headliners James, will be none other than Shed Seven and Doves, alongside a hand-picked selection of the finest live acts, including Public Service Broadcasting, The Zutons, The Lottery Winners, Ibibio Sound Machine, Scouting For Girls and many more. Shed Seven…
Slam Dunk Festival is plotting European growth next summer. Slam Dunk France and Italy have become firm fixtures since launching in 2022, and now Belgium, Netherlands and Switzerland are getting in on the action. Taking place across one week from 27 May – 2 June 2025, these one-day festivals feature the best of pop-punk, emo, metal, ska and more, with line-ups announced today and tickets on sale this Friday 13th December at 1pm GMT. Slam Dunk Festival has cemented itself as the UK’s biggest independent rock festival, receiving an enormous response to its 2025 line up announcement, tipped by fans…
Following the success of the Wearelost Festival in September 2024 which attracted over 7,500 attendees, Odeysse, Odeysse an event management company based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, co-founded by Sachin Selliah and Revan Ranasinghe, is now set to host the debut of Balance Festival in Srilanka on April 5 next year. With the picturesque backdrop of Colombo’s coastline setting the stage, Balance Festival Sri Lanka will bring together a carefully curated line-up of international progressive house icons alongside some of Sri Lanka’s fi nest homegrown artists. This event promises an unparalleled experience for music enthusiasts in South Asia. Known for meticulously…
A packed line up of movers and shakers will give the inside track on making it in the music industry at the Leicester Music Conference and Festival on February 28 2025. Tik Tok, Universal Music, Ableton, Music Minds Matter, UK Music, Night Time Industries Association (NTIA), PRS, Music Managers Forum, Heritage Sounds and BBC Introducing are among the names confirmed for the conference open to artists and professionals at all career stages. The programme has been put together by the newly formed Leicester Music Board with high demand anticipated for the 300 places. The inaugural event held earlier this year…