Author: Jack Needham

The news marks the first time the JTB has partnered with a UK music festival on the scale of Reggae Land, says the board.

David Byrne, Lewis Capaldi and Teddy Swims headlined Latitude’s 2026 edition.

“I won’t stand by while these cherished local spaces disappear, replaced by boarded-up windows and ‘For Sale’ signs,” PM Andy Burnham said on the announcement.

Fat Dog and Mike D of the Beastie Boys headline a line-up of more than 90 emerging acts and new performers on 23-24 October.

The long-term music industry plan aims to help the music industry “grow, innovate and succeed” through a collective £45m package.

Laura Gibb, executive director of Martyn’s Law at the Security Industry Authority, speaks on the new legislation and what festivals need to consider.

Christina Aguilera, Eric Clapton and Lionel Richie were set to perform at the event series in August.

Five, Vengaboys and bingo aren’t usually associated with the rock and metal festival, but through talent buyer Dannika Webber Download are embracing the absurd.

The four-day market town festival will also welcome blues act The Cinelli Brothers, Errol Linton and Brit Funk Association.

Ashley Peniston-Bird, founder and director of Smoke & Fire Festival, speaks on how a charity fundraiser became one of the UK’s biggest food weekenders.