As global temporary power specialist Power Logistics begins its 25th year in business, it has made three key appointments to its Board of Directors. Joining cofounders Beverly and Pete Wills on its Board are Angela Rice, Ian Peniston and Nicola Glendinning. Rice has been appointed finance director, overseeing the accounting function as well as driving financial planning, reporting and strategy within the business. Peniston takes up the position of director of operations heading up the project management, innovation and sustainability development, logistics, engineering and mechanical & electrical divisions. Peniston started his Power Logistics journey as a sub-contractor then joined the…
Author: James Robertson
Global dance music phenomenon FISHER is set to make waves in the capital this summer with an exclusive London performance at Labyrinth on the Thames. On 9 August 2025, the chart-topping DJ and producer will headline the open-air music series at the iconic Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich – a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its stunning riverside location and architectural grandeur. Presented by Labyrinth, this highly anticipated show marks FISHER’s only London appearance this summer, promising an unforgettable experience for fans in a truly unique setting. Known for his boundless energy, infectious sense of humour, and anthemic hits,…
LIDO Festival, the newest addition to London’s summer calendar, announces that London Grammar will headline on Sunday 15 June as a London festival exclusive, joined by Celeste, Roisin Murphy, Pip Millett, The Blessed Madonna, Wasia Project, Maverick Sabre, Neil Frances present Club NF, Dan Whitlam, Holly Walker and Clementine Douglas. The multi-platinum selling group will join previously announced headliners Jamie xx (Saturday 7 June), OUTBREAK Fest (Friday 13 June) and Charli xcx’s own party girl festival (Saturday 14 June). London Grammar (Hannah Reid, Dan Rothman and Dot Major) have long been a formidable presence in British music, and their latest…
Sziget has added its 2025 lineup with headliners A$AP Rocky, Post Malone and Shawn Mendes joining previously announced headliners Anyma, Chappell Roan and Charli XCX . Other highly notable confirmations include horsegiirL, Helado Negro, Hermanos Gutiérrez, Caribou, Ahadadream, Hedex b2b Bou and more. Once again, Sziget creates a lineup mixing iconic legends and rising stars to offer something for every music fan with plenty more to come. Every year, over six days, Sziget turns Budapest’s Óbuda Island into the iconic ‘Island of Freedom,’ offering festivalgoers a vibrant and diverse programme with dedicated spaces for music, theatre, cabaret, comedy, art, and…
LIVE (Live Music Industry Venues & Entertainment), which represents 15 live music industry organisations, is seeking applications from proven leaders from across the live music industry to join the expanded board of trustees for the recently launched LIVE Trust. Established in response to the 2024 Culture, Media and Sport (CMS) report calling for an industry led, voluntary solution to the crisis in the grassroots music industry, the LIVE Trust will deliver vital funding where it is needed most. It will act on behalf of the live music industry, which contributes £6.1bn to the UK economy while employing 230,000 people, and…
AEG Presents has announced a very special event as part of The Warwick Sessions 2025 with joint headliners Beverley Knight and Will Young topping the bill on Thursday 3 July. Tickets go on general sale at 10am Friday 31 January 2025. The Warwick Sessions is a series of flagship events which brings global names from the world of pop to the Midlands. 2025’s season is bigger than ever, presenting previously announced headliners Train (Wednesday 2 July), The Stranglers (Friday 4 July) and Elbow (Sunday 6 July) to star-studded event at St Nicholas’ Park near one of the UK’s most historic…
This 17th edition of one of Europe’s most vital new talent festivals will showcase talent across Tallinn’s emerging cultural districts, including Telliskivi Creative City, Noblessner, and Kopli, with performances spanning genres from Finno-Ugric traditional music to global digipop, jazz, contemporary classical, choral and modern fusion styles. Artists from Europe, North and South America, East Asia, Africa, and Australia will perform across 28 showcase nights, with Finland leading the lineup of international acts (22 artists), followed by the UK (10), Sweden (9), Germany (7), and Canada, France, Latvia and Lithuania (6 each). True to its Estonian roots, this year’s TMW is…
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has announced the full lineup of panellists and speakers for the Night Time Economy Summit 2025, set to take place on the 5 and 6 February at the Hockley Social Club in Birmingham. The landmark event will feature over 250 speakers, with representatives from 20 countries across the globe, and six stages jam-packed with inspiring discussions, performances, and strategic initiatives aimed at shaping the future of global nightlife. The Night Time Economy Summit isn’t just an event; it’s a movement. A convergence of industry professionals, enthusiasts, and policymakers, it provides an unmatched platform for…
Les Plages Électroniques’s 18th edition will be a premier techno showcase with a stage takeover from everpresent UK techno tastemakers Teletech. The cutting-edge party has curated a considered line-up of techno talent, with new school stars and legends including Patrick Mason, Anetha, LB aka LABAT, Kettama, Basswell, Benzø, and more all playing. These names come on top of the likes of Charlotte De Witte, Eric Prydz, Peggy Gou, Tiësto, Booba, Luidji, Francis Mercier, Jersey, Kungs, Purple Disco Machine, Trym, and more, who all will play across the Palais des Festivals in Cannes. In all, there will be six music stages…
Afro Nation, the global movement celebrating African music and culture, is set to host a landmark fifth-anniversary festival as more big names join the line-up. Taking place on Praia da Rocha’s golden sands in Portimão, the growing international community unites again between 9-11 July for an unforgettable celebration of music, fashion, food, and dance. Joining previously announced headliners Burna Boy and Tems, the one and only Davido is confirmed to headline the LIT Stage. Plus the likes Booba, Dexta Daps, Joé Dwèt Filé, Ronisia, Felo Le Tee, LeeMcKrazy, Scotts Maphuma and The Therapist are also confirmed today. Afro Nation’s star-studded…