Vision for Sustainable Events and Julie’s Bicycle are running a second national program supporting local authorities to introduce environmental assessment of events using the groundbreaking Green Events Code of Practice (GECoP). The GECoP is a nationally consistent assessment framework supported by The Local Authority Event Organiser (LAEOG), Arts Council England, and the Event Industry Forum (EIF), publisher of the Purple Guide. The program was trialled in 2024 with 10 local authorities, including Bristol, Reading, Liverpool, and Manchester implementing GECoP environmental standards at over 60 events, with over 2.3 million visitors, varying from small community events to large festivals like Parklife…
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The line up for The Foolhardy Folk Festival curated by acclaimed English folk singer Beans on Toast sees him bringing some of his favourite performers to join him for an uplifting celebration of folk music at Nottingham’s Arboretum. Grace Petrie, The Young’uns, Funke and the Two Tone Baby, Ruth Lyon, Nick Parker, Ben Brown, Ann Liu Cannon, Leo Baby, Emily Alice…and Beans on Toast will be performing himself. Once again, it will be a family friendly celebration of music, trees and revelry in the beautiful city centre Arboretum Bandstand and Park from 12 midday. Alongside the wonderful music, there will…
Roskilde Festival unveils the final 14 additions to its 2025 lineup, completing a whopping program featuring 185 acts from 45 countries – and offering a potent reminder of why it remains one of Europe’s most essential summer destinations for music lovers and culture seekers alike. Newly added names include beloved Danish noise-pop duo The Raveonettes, Brazilian legend Seu Jorge, rising UK star Rachel Chinouriri, thrilling soul outfit MRCY and acclaimed experimental composer Astrid Sonne, who will present a bespoke live show crafted specifically for Roskilde Festival. Local participants will no doubt have their eyes on Danish hip-hop duo Kenny, as…
Muse have been announced as a headline act at Poland’s 2025 Open’er Festival. The English band join a set of previously confirmed acts, including Linkin Park, Massive Attack, Nine Inch Nails, Gracie Abrams, Doechii, Justice and more. Muse have become known for their immersive and engrossing live music spectacles. Having headlined festivals such as Reading & Leeds, Glastonbury and Coachella, the band have cemented themselves as an act that prides itself on its live performances. Open’er Festival 2025 takes place in Gdynia between 2–5 July, 2025. Open’er Festival, which was awarded the Best Major Festival at the European Festival Awards…
The International Nightlife Association (INA) has announced its elevation to Full Member status within the Conference of Non-Governmental Organisations in Consultative Relationship within the United Nations (CoNGO). This milestone comes just four months after the INA achieved Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in January, reflecting the organisation’s growing impact and dedication to responsible global nightlife advocacy. This recognition marks a historic moment, as the INA becomes the first and only organisation representing the global nightlife sector to achieve both consultative and full membership with CoNGO. This upgrade acknowledges the INA’s active engagement in UN…
South Facing Festival is set to deliver an incredible day of hip-hop royalty as one of the most influential and celebrated MCs in hip-hop history announces an unforgettable all-day event, and their only London festival appearances this summer. Legendary rapper Busta Rhymes will take the stage for a one-of-a-kind performance, bringing decades of hits, high-energy performances, and undeniable star power to Crystal Palace park, alongside some iconic names in hip-hop. Arguably one of the greatest rap and hip-hop MCs to ever grace the mic, Busta Rhymes has built a legacy of lyrical excellence, rapid-fire delivery, and chart-topping success. Since the…
An in-depth survey entitled Music Fans Voice has provided a unique insight into the behaviours, perceptions, concerns, motivations and opinions of the UK’s live music concert goers. This wide ranging initiative builds on recommendations from the UK Parliament’s Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee for a fan led review of live and electronic music, and was designed & implemented by CGA with NIQ. It was commissioned by local authorities in eight UK cities including, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, The Mayor of London, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, West Midlands Combined Authority, Cardiff City Council, Tees Valley Combined Authority, Belfast City…
Kendal Calling’s 20th anniversary is just months away, and to mark two revelrous decades in the fields, the festival has revealed its annual theme. Cumbria’s biggest party, on its momentous anniversary, celebrates Good Times and invites attendees to join in the fun, too. For this milestone year, the festival’s home at Lowther Deer Park in the heart of the Lake District will be transformed into an immersive homage to some of the biggest celebrations of the year. As festivalgoers wander around the arena, they’ll be treated to a whirlwind tour of the greatest parties on earth. Each area of the…
Love to be… is back for an all-day celebration of house music at The Stray in Harrogate on Saturday, 6 September 2025. Building on the success of last year’s sellout debut, this edition returns with a bold line-up, spectacular production and 11 hours of non-stop music across two stages and a VIP area from legends and pioneers including Armand Van Helden, The Shapeshifters, Ultra Nate (Live), Gok Wan, Marshall Jefferson, K-Klass, Trimtone, Juliet Roberts, Jon Pleased Wimmin and many more. Love to be… is an influential and long-running house music brand that first formed in Sheffield in 1994. Over three…
Cornish musician, Jon Stafford of Haunt the Woods, is set to bring a new festival to his local region along with some rather ambitious goals. Not only is the event’s line-up populated with many local artists, he and his team have put in motion several sustainability efforts in a bid to decrease the environmental impact on the area. Speaking exclusively to Festival Insights, Stafford retraces the origin of the event and previews what to expect for the inaugural showcase. “Cornish artists are finding it increasingly difficult to get booked on a festival in the region – especially those playing original,…