TMG has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering world class events including Afro Nation festival in Portimão, Portugal, by signing a long-term, multi-year exclusive site license agreement. The renewed partnership was officially signed during a special presentation at Better Tourism Lisbon’s Feira de Turismo de Lisboa, marking a milestone in the collaboration between TMG and the Municipality of Portimão. Natasha Manley, CEO of TMG, expressed her excitement about the continued partnership, emphasising the deep connection between Afro Nation and Portugal. “Portimão is the birthplace of the global Afro Nation movement, and Praia da Rocha has become an iconic gathering place for…
Author: James Robertson
The Southbank Centre has announced the first wave of artists performing at Little Simz’ Meltdown. Taking place this summer from Thursday 12 – Sunday 22 June, Little Simz is assembling an outstanding line-up of artists that defy genre, forge new musical ideas and reflect the expanse of Little Simz’ captivating body of work. Little Simz, the curator of the 30th edition of Meltdown, will play a unique, one-off special performance in the Royal Festival Hall on Sunday 22 June, performing with the Southbank Centre Resident Orchestra Chineke! Orchestra. Reputed for her inimitable live performances, Simz will play hits from her…
The third Dot To Dot announcement sees organisers taking a deep dive into the renowned music scenes of Bristol and Nottingham to add an incredible line up of more than 130 local acts for the 20th edition of the award-winning festival. Joining the Bristol edition on Saturday 24 May are My First Time, Grandmas House, Mother Vulture, The New Cut, Clemencie and Sober Sundays with more than 50 new names in total added to the Bristol line up. Over in Nottingham, Girlband, Bloodworm, Blood Wizard, Grain Mother, Davoli, Marvin’s Revenge, Skitz and Swallowtail lead the charge of 80+ local acts…
Scottish band Mogwai headline South Facing Festival with very special guests, hypnotic Irish folk group Lankum, in an unmissable double bill at Crystal Palace Park on 7 August 2025. This exclusive event marks Mogwai’s only UK summer appearance and Lankum’s only London show of 2025. Mogwai, formed in Glasgow in 1995, have become one of the most influential bands of their generation. With eleven acclaimed studio albums, including The Bad Fire released earlier this year and their 2021 chart-topping As The Love Continues, the band has also scored projects for Amazon Prime and Apple TV+. Last year saw the release…
Welcoming around 75,000 people per day to Barcelona, with most of those being international attendees, last year Primavera Sound made headlines by announcing three female headliners; Charli xcx, Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter, a first in the festival’s storied history. But despite this outstanding lineup, during a talk at this year’s ISE conference in Barcelona, Primavera Sound, Head of Press, Marta Pallarès spoke of the mounting difficulty in securing headliners. She explained: “Artists want to be increasingly in control of their own production, of their own ticketing, of their own vision, and that is way easier to achieve with a…
Mallorca Live Festival has been awarded the national Contribution to Sustainability prize at the Iberian Festival Awards, held on Saturday 15 March 2025 in Almancil, Portugal. The Mallorcan event was a finalist in five categories including; Best Major Festival, Best Live Performance – Aitana, Best Electronic Act – Underworld, Best Touristic Promotion and Contribution to Sustainability. The festival was recognised for its work in 2024 to reduce its carbon footprint, meet the Sustainable Development Goals, and offer Mallorca a greener festival each year. In collaboration, once again, with its sustainable sponsor, Endesa, the festival carried out two important actions in…
Pyramid World Tour returns to Barcelona to spread the essence of Ibiza alongside OFFBCN Festival, which will take place on 13 and 14 June 2025 at Parc del Fórum. Two stages, two different sounds, but with one goal: to offer an unforgettable dance experience. Since its Ibiza debut, Pyramid has been a symbol of authenticity, raw sounds and a unique atmosphere, taking clubbing enthusiasts back to the roots of the scene with an authentic clubbing experience focused on musical quality and bringing together a community. The Pyramid World Tour continues this ethos, expanding its influence globally, bringing the energy of…
Edition Capital (Edition) has acquired Sebastian Mclean International Limited (SMI), a specialist insurance brokerage serving the entertainment sector. SMI has built a strong reputation for delivering tailored insurance solutions to high-profile clients, including Endemol, BAFTA, 19 Entertainment, and Sziget Festival. This acquisition enhances Edition’s ability to provide best-in-class professional services to the entertainment industry by integrating specialist insurance brokerage into its existing suite of venture capital investment, corporate finance, and advisory services. Edition’s Partners bring over 80 years of combined experience in the entertainment industry. Their extensive background includes hands-on management of major entertainment businesses such as 19 Entertainment, Cream…
The Flamenco Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary with its biggest-ever programme of dance and music across two weeks this summer, from 27 May – 8 June 2025 at Sadler’s Wells Theatre and the Lilian Baylis Studio in Islington and Sadler’s Wells East in Stratford as well as an extended programme of events at King’s Place, the Jazz Cafe and Acosta Dance Centre. Highlights include the UK premieres of shows from ‘the queen of flamenco’ Sara Baras, new work from Manuel Liñán, and performances by Ballet Flamenco de Andalucía, plus a range of music events and artists continuing to evolve the…
Charli xcx is coming to London in 2025 and she is curating her own festival, party girl. A massive line-up, personally chosen by the brat star, will perform in Victoria Park on Saturday 14 June. Hand-selected artists Gesaffelstein, Jodie Harsh, Magdalena May and Yseult will be joining the star’s electric headline show in East London. They will join previously announced special guests, carefully chosen by Charli xcx: 070 Shake, A.G Cook, Kelly Lee Owens, The Dare and The Japanese House. The two-weekend LIDO Festival, named after Victoria Park’s historic Lido Field, will feature curated musical line-ups alongside community-driven activities during…