The Green Events & Innovations Conference (GEI), the foremost conference for sustainable events, welcomed over 400 delegates to the Royal Lancaster London for the 17th edition on 25 February, uniting Industry leaders, artists and policymakers. Hosted by A Greener Future, CEO Claire O’Neill and Director Teresa Moore started the day’s proceedings by welcoming participants and highlighting that “GEI is a safe space for those who are like-minded and want to make change” and that the actions of the sector are more important than ever as “Geopolitics have changed and doing the right thing for that reason alone is not enough…
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With the final tickets for this summer’s instalment now on sale, Boomtown are showing no signs of slowing down, announcing a huge wave of names across multiple districts. Releasing the full lineup across Grand Central, The Lions Gate and Copperwood, Boomtown imitable additions showcase the vibrant tapestry of sound on offer in this alternative world. Where music greats and future stars come to life, Grand Central welcomes hip-hop legends Souls of Mischief, UK godfather of jungle and drum & bass Goldie (live) and multi-award winning rapper-turned-icon Miss Dynamite to the towering orange stage. They will join 4am Kru, Azealia Banks,…
With St David’s Day fast approaching and a SXSW showcase on the horizon, FOCUS Wales has unveiled an additional 72 music acts for its highly anticipated 15th edition, set to take place in Wrexham, North Wales, 8–10 May 2025. Among the newly announced acts are The Wytches, known for their raw energy and dark, evocative themes. Over a decade since their explosive debut, Annabel Dream Reader, they continue to push creative boundaries. Their fourth album, Our Guest Can’t Be Named, released via Alcopop! Records, highlights both their evolution and enduring presence. Fresh from a critically acclaimed ESNS performance, The Family…
American Express presents BST Hyde Park has announced a bill topped by a true musical legend, neil young and the chrome hearts. They will be headlining Hyde Park on Friday 11 July, with Yusuf / Cat Stevens and Van Morrison also set to take to the stage. The news comes after the announcement of neil young and the chrome hearts’ Love Earth World Tour across Europe and North America. With his band, the chrome hearts – Spooner Oldham (Farfisa organ), Micah Nelson (guitar and vocal), Corey McCormick (bass and vocal), Anthony LoGerfo (drums) – Neil Young (guitar and vocal) is…
Rockstar Energy presents Reading and Leeds, has revealed the second wave of names set to perform from 21-24 August 2025. Limp Bizkit and D-Block Europe lead the charge, adding to a line-up serving up something for everyone. Among over 25 new additions are Bakar, Good Neighbours, Nemzzz, Badger, Matilda Mann, Example, The Royston Club, Jazzy, Nell Mescal, Heartworms, Pozer, VLURE, Balu Brigada, Been Stellar, jasmine.4.t, Snayx and many more. Sitting alongside previously announced headliners Travis Scott, Chappell Roan, Bring Me The Horizon and Hozier, the line-up brings together the freshest, most invigorating names from all corners of the globe. Pre-eminent…
The Adriatic Sound Festival, Europe’s newest premier electronic music event, is excited to unveil phase one of its 2025 lineup, showcasing the world’s finest electronic music artists. For two electrifying days between 13 and 14 June, Italy’s ancient town of Fano will transform into a vibrant festival playground inspired by its storied Roman heritage. In its debut edition, the festival will feature renowned artists such as Armand Van Helden, Sven Väth, Stephan Bodzin Live, Nic Fanciulli, Avision, Franky Wah, Mason Collective, Brina Knauss, Green Velvet and Stella Bossi, with more to be announced soon. Set against the stunning backdrop of…
NIBIRII Festival, promoted by Bootshaus Cologne, is Germany’s most essential weekender for GOA, Techno, and D&B fans, returning on August 22–24, 2025. With 60,000 people and over 100 acts, it will take place on over four stages across three days at the stunning Dürener Badesee in Düren. NIBIRII is for electronic music lovers who want to experience a unique open-air festival at the swimming lake in Western Germany, next to cities like Aachen and Cologne (Köln). It takes place over three days. Each day can be booked individually from 06th of March 2025 on, allowing visitors to tailor their experience.…
Scottish techno festival Terminal V is back in Croatia for an unmissable second edition from 17-21 July 2025 with a bumper line-up of talent from across the spectrum. The five days of fun play out at The Garden Resort in Tisno where four open-air stages, beachside dance floors and intimate relaxation areas await. Terminal V set a new standard with its first festival in Croatia last year. Music lovers from across Europe all descended on shores of the crystal-clear Adriatic Sea for a techno-centric line up of the sort never before seen in the region. It was a carefully curated…
PRS Foundation, Southbank Centre and Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture reveal the pieces of new music to be performed at the critically acclaimed, free festival, New Music Biennial. Presented in partnership with BBC Radio 3, and NMC Recordings, with support from Arts Council England, New Music Biennial 2025 will feature 20 pieces of brand new works selected through an open call, alongside pre-existing new pieces that were premiered within the last four years. The 20 pieces will make up two festival weekends of exceptional music taking place both in Bradford in various venues including new arts space Loading Bay,…
Boomtown, renowned for its boundary-pushing approach to music and sustainability, has introduced a revolutionary new stage for this year’s event – HYDRO – a stage entirely powered by hydrogen. This groundbreaking achievement has been made possible through an exciting collaboration with Hydrologiq, a Hydrogen power business at the forefront of sustainable energy solutions. HYDRO will showcase the best in 4×4 music, including house, techno, and disco, while making history as the first stage powered by hydrogen at a major festival in the UK. The stage will be powered by Hydrogen fuel cell generators which produce clean, emission-free electricity, only emitting…