Cultural leaders in the Outer Hebrides are urging the music industry to make gender balance a fundamental requirement for live events. HebCelt’s Operations Co-Ordinator Carol Ferguson, the festival’s Artist Programmer Michelle Shields, and An Lanntair art centre’s Head of Performing Arts and Cultural Projects Alex Macdonald, say more opportunities are needed. Ahead of the Isle of Harris Distillery ‘Women In Music’ panel discussion to mark International Women’s Day in Stornoway on Saturday 8 March, they say the Outer Hebrides has been leading the way in ensuring equality is to the fore of programming. Carol said: “HebCelt Festival has a long…
Author: James Robertson
The beloved music festival Beat-Herder marks its 20th anniversary in 2025 with a massive line-up reveal. This cherished Lancashire event returns 17-20 July for another petite and unique affair, set against the gorgeous scenery of the Ribble Valley. Renowned for its friendly atmosphere, eclectic musical offerings, and hedonistic spirit, Beat-Herder has stayed true to its free-party roots for two decades, delivering awe-inspiring stages, world-class DJs, live performances, comedy, and countless surprises year after year. Co-founder Nick Chambers said: “Like ripples on water and the rings of a tree, Beat-Herder’s reach and impact grows. Though we’ve embraced a more intimate feel,…
As it celebrates its 10th anniversary in event ticketing, Eventix reflects on its journey. From the very beginning, its vision has been clear: to create tools that genuinely assist and empower event organisers. This has been the guiding principle through a decade of innovation and growth, transforming from a local startup into a leading independent and international ticketing platform. Eventix announced a significant milestone in its evolution: Eventix has joined forces with Weezevent. This marks the beginning of a new chapter, and as part of this move, Eventix is now Weeztix—a name that connects our visions to the future. This…
Due to overwhelming demand, dance music legends Basement Jaxx have added a second headline show at this year’s South Facing Festival. After a decade away from the world’s biggest stages, they are returning with their signature euphoric, high-energy live performance. Basement Jaxx will now headline Crystal Palace Park on both Friday, 22 August, and Saturday, 23 August. “We are thrilled to be adding a second night of our full live show experience at Crystal Palace Bowl in the Summer. We’ll now be playing both Friday and Saturday of the August Bank Holiday plus we’ll be joined by a few Special…
Roskilde Festival has unveiled 27 new artists for this year’s lineup, featuring groundbreaking acts such as British producer and singer FKA Twigs, British-American art-pop ensemble Anohni and the Johnsons, rapper Tierra Whack, indie rock legends Bright Eyes, and Japanese singer-songwriter Fujii Kaze. For over 50 years, Denmark’s Roskilde Festival has been more than just a music event-it is Northern Europe’s largest and most influential non-profit festival, bringing together global music, activism, and art. This year, festival participants can experience the pulsating sound of FKA Twigs’ futuristic masterpiece Eusexua live on stage, as the British producer, singer and dancer is among…
City Splash celebrates the impact of Caribbean and African culture in the UK and beyond. The festival, situated in Brockwell Park, London creates a space for the community to pay homage to pioneering sounds that raised generations and have become the largest one-day Caribbean and African music festival globally. They have announced an incredible second wave of artists for their 2025 lineup, including international dancehall sensation Popcaan. Genre-bending Jamaican dancehall singer Popcaan rose to international success in the early 2010s as a prominent member of Vybz Kartel’s posse and later through work with Dre Skull’s Mixpak label as well as…
The Occasionall Group, home to Festivall Staff and Occasionall Staff, has prioritised sustainability since being founded in 2021. As an event staffing agency, ensuring their recruitment practices are as sustainable as possible can pose a challenge, so they have had to be creative when thinking of new initiatives. Enter Trees-For-All, an initiative offering their clients the chance to pay to plant a tree for every member of staff they book through The Occasionall Group. This all new initiative will give clients the opportunity to add to the Occasionall Forest on international soil or right here in the UK. This will…
After weeks of teasing and as one of the most anticipated festivals of the season, Rockstar Energy presents Creamfields has just dropped a colossal lineup for its 2025 edition. With over 300 of the biggest names in electronic music, performing across 30 stages over the August Bank Holiday weekend. This year’s star studded lineup includes: ANYMA (UK Exclusive), David Guetta (UK Exclusive), Chase & Status, Martin Garrix, Hardwell, Sonny Fodera (Northern Festival Exclusive), Amelie Lens, Ewan McVicar, Patrick Topping, Jamie Jones, Chris Stussy presents Linger AV DJ Set, Camelphat, Hannah Laing, Eric Prydz, Josh Baker, Ben Hemsley, Adam Beyer, Fisher,…
Scots pop icon Lulu will headline this year’s Hebridean Celtic Festival with a spectacular summer performance celebrating her six decades in music. Best known for her ten Top 10 singles including the chart-topping Relight My Fire with Take That, Eurovision-winning Boom Bang-A-Bang, James Bond theme The Man With The Golden Gun, and her iconic debut hit Shout – Lulu will take the main stage on Friday, July 18. The Scots legend, who wowed crowds at Glastonbury last year and announced that this will be her final year of touring, shared her excitement at coming to HebCelt. She told fans: “I’m…
As Mysteryland prepares to mark its 32nd year, the festival proudly unveils its highly anticipated 2025 lineup, promising a musical journey like no other. From 22-24 August 2025, over 100,000 electronic music fans from across the globe will gather to explore the creative playground of Mysteryland, where the best in dance music meets jaw-dropping stage design, surreal art, hidden pathways to sidequest resulting in unforgettable moments. A diverse blend of electronic music genres awaits, spanning techno, house, trance, urban sounds, and harder styles, ensuring there’s something for every music lover. This year’s lineup features crowd favourites such as Fisher, renowned…