NIBIRII Festival, promoted by Bootshaus Cologne, is 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 6 March 2025 on, allowing visitors to tailor their experience. Guests are welcome to bring their camping equipment to fully embrace…
Author: James Robertson
The Southbank Centre has announced more artists performing at Little Simz’ Meltdown. Taking place this summer from Thursday 12 – Sunday 22 June, Little Simz has curated an electrifying programme of internationally acclaimed artists that celebrate fearless expression and defy musical genre. The GRAMMY-nominated R&B singer-songwriter Mahalia will play a simmering set in the Royal Festival Hall on the first Friday night of the festival, 13 June, encapsulating self-confidence and embracing her new music era with her signature ‘luvergirl’ energy. The queen of afrobeats and MTV EMA-winning Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage will continue the party atmosphere on Saturday 14 June,…
With the theme We are Collective for its 2025 edition, Noisily Festival has announced its wider events program for its return to Barkestone Woods, just outside Grantham, Leicestershire from 10 to 13 July 2025. Headlining the Mind Body Soul programme is a festival exclusive, pioneering collaboration with acclaimed futurist Adah Parris, who brings The Presence Lab to the woods this summer. Parris will co-create this immersive experience with Noisily MBS programme curators Hely Cameron and Heather Gordon Athie for a festival-long takeover of the main Mind Stage, that will take you on a journey. The Presence Lab, Parris’ playfully rigorous…
Launched in 2021, City Splash has become the world’s largest one-day celebration of Caribbean and African music and youth culture. City Splash attracts over 30,000 people, with over 60 international and UK-based artists performing. Today, they announce Ghanaian-American rising star MOLIY to their 2025 lineup, taking place May 26 in London’s Brockwell Park. MOLIY is the stage name of Molly Ama Montgomery, a talented Ghanaian-American singer and songwriter. She is an Afro-fusion artist known for her distinctive fusion of West African highlife, afrobeats rhythms, vibrant melodies, and an eclectic mix of global influences. MOLIY crafts music that not only resonates…
The Margate Summer Series reveals its full line-up for 2025, bringing an unforgettable summer of world-class music to Dreamland. With a host of huge names spanning rock, reggae, electronic, and pop, this year’s edition promises to be the biggest yet. Hometown heroes The Libertines will headline a much-anticipated show at Dreamland on 5 July, marking their first-ever performance at the iconic venue. Joining them on this landmark occasion are indie powerhouses Soft Play and Sports Team, ensuring an unmissable night of British rock anthems. A historic punk rock event takes place on 23 August as Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter,…
The Adriatic Sound Festival, Europe’s newest electronic music festival, has unveiled its full lineup for its inaugural debut. For two electrifying days between June 13 and 14, Italy’s ancient town of Fano will transform into a vibrant festival playground merging Roman heritage with the best electronic music. Setting the stage for an unforgettable celebration of innovation and sound, the festival will welcome twenty-eight of the biggest names in electronic music, including Rufus Du Sol (DJ Set), Stella Bossi, Richie Hawtin, Nicole Moudaber, Sven Väth, Sama’ Abdulhadi, Solardo, Stephan Bodzin Live, Kasia and many more. Set against the stunning backdrop of…
Scottish beachfront festival Tiree Music Festival (TMF) has announced the first acts for its 2025 lineup, with Scottish talent in the form of local heroes Skipinnish and multi-award-winning songstress Julie Fowlis topping the bill. The Inner Hebridean event will showcase just what put Tiree on the musical map and how the tiny island punches above its weight when it comes to producing world-class traditional music talent, as it rolls out the red carpet for a host of sensational homegrown acts celebrating significant milestones. Skipinnish will be getting the Big Top bouncing with their iconic sound, magically blending nostalgia and innovation,…
The Balearic Islands’ biggest and most important music event, Mallorca Live Festival, has unveiled the full lineup for its eighth edition at a press conference in Madrid. Taking place in Calvià on June 12, 13, and 14, Mallorca Live will feature major international and Spanish artists including Massive Attack, Iggy Pop, Suede, Nathy Peluso, Bad Gyal, Rigoberta Bandini, Antònia Font, and Dorian, amongst others. Mallorca Live CEO Álvaro Martínez said: “Since our inception, we’ve understood that the festival goes far beyond music. The event positions the island as a cultural destination and promotes the music industry, and it’s a project…
The AGF Annual Festival Sustainability Insights report is the culmination of a year of information gathering, data analysis, and number crunching for the 40 festivals from 16 countries that were assessed by AGF in 2024, covering topics such as food & drink, water & sanitation, power & fuel use, waste & recycling, travel, and carbon emissions. AGF has been assessing festival impacts worldwide for 19 years, and each year publishes a report outlining progress, innovation and areas for improvement within the sector. This year’s report demonstrated some encouraging statistics, with 70% of assessed events implementing a complete ban on single-use…
Forbidden Forest, the Midland’s biggest electronic music festival, has announced a brand-new operations team for the highly anticipated 2025 show. With a focus on innovation, efficiency and an unforgettable customer experience, the new team, which includes ex-Live Nation COO John Probyn, is set to deliver an enhanced festival environment that promises to exceed expectations. The 2025 edition of Forbidden Forest will feature cutting-edge new stage designs, even more world-class DJs and improvements in accessibility to name a few. The new operations team brings together a wealth of experience in live events and festival management, ensuring every aspect of the festival…