Terminal V, Scotland’s leading electronic music festival, will return to Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Centre next month on 19-20 April 2025 with a huge lineup that’s as bold as it is diverse and is packed with international DJ talent. This year’s edition will not only feature some of the biggest names in global techno but also shine a spotlight on 30+ emerging Scottish artists, cementing Terminal V’s commitment to nurturing grassroots talent. In a groundbreaking move, Terminal V is now dedicating significant stage time to homegrown talent, offering a vital platform for over 30 rising stars like Brad Herbert, Case, Chromatic,…
Author: James Robertson
The Great Escape has unveiled the first keynote and featured speakers for its industry-leading conference, set to take place in Brighton from 14-17 May. From practical workshops to keynote addresses and insights from the some of the most influential voices and businesses in the industry, The Great Escape will once again set the new music agenda for the European music sector this year. In 2025, the program will focus on key topics for modern industry professionals, such as fair compensation, AI, sustainability, UK counterculture, the cost of touring, and how independent artists can create a sustainable career in music. Leading…
Excitement is building for the fourth edition of the Sidmouth International Jazz and Blues Festival, taking place from Friday 23 May – Monday 26 May 2025. Ticket demand for this year’s festival is expected to be higher than ever, and tickets for the opening evening concert with Soul II Soul on Friday 23 May as well as all-day tickets for performances by Gabrielle, Curtis Stigers, and Eric Bibb between Saturday 24 May and Monday 26 May are on sale now. A limited number of ‘residents’ daytime-only tickets will be available in March through the Sidmouth Tourist Information Centre. These subsidised…
BEONIX Festival is set to return to Cyprus 19-21 September, bringing a world-class lineup of electronic music talent to the island. Taking place at ETKO in Limassol, BEONIX continues to solidify its reputation as a must-attend event for electronic music lovers. Despite being a relatively young festival – now entering its fourth edition – BEONIX has already made waves in the electronic music industry. After selling out last year for the first time, organisers are raising the bar once again, curating an unforgettable experience with an even bigger and more powerful lineup. Leading this year’s lineup as Main Stage headliners…
With the final tickets for this summer’s chapter now on sale, Boomtown continues to ramp up the excitement, unveiling a huge wave of artists today for the NEXUS stage. Set in the district of Botanica, this year’s lineup showcases a rich and diverse soundscape, bringing an eclectic mix of talent to the heart of Boomtown’s ever-evolving world from 6–10 August. As NEXUS comes to life, UK rap veteran Bashy will take the stage, bringing the energy that helped shape grime’s golden era. His powerful presence and raw passion make for an electrifying performance that deeply connects with the crowd. His…
Melton Mowbray Town Estate has launched The Melton Pop Festival, a one-day live music event taking place on 21st June 2025 featuring top-tier tribute acts to Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and Ed Sheeran. The festival will be hosted in Play Close Park, a five-acre event-ready space adjacent to the town centre and railway station. Dean Rees, CEO of Melton Mowbray Town Estate, commented: “The Melton Pop Festival is designed to have a broad appeal. We are committed to making Melton Mowbray a thriving hub for live events and cultural experiences in the region, providing organisers with a well-equipped, easily accessible…
Nordic Wristbands expands its European reach with new UK Distribution to offer its full product range, including the new sustainable Recycled Ocean Plastic (R.O.P) wristband, to UK event organisers. Nordic wristbands has supplied international event access control products in Europe since 1975, offering a wide range of access control products, RFID/NFC, with bespoke design and production for all kinds of events and venues. The company has built a strong client roster, thanks to reliable service, fast turnaround times, and a wide range of sustainable and ecological materials to replace unnecessary virgin plastics. Despite supplying 20 Million products globally, Nordic has…
Opting to use its platform for good, Scottish festival Knockengorroch has decided to directly address the current climate, arts, and community crises we are experiencing globally through its 2025 festival theme of SURVIVAL to draw attention to the survival of live music festivals, community, language, culture, and biodiversity. The festival will also embark on a new exciting international cultural exchange project The Long Song between Aotearoa (New Zealand), Sami Land (Sweden and Norway,) Alba (Scotland) and Cymru (Wales), funded by British Council Connections. Committed to SURVIVAL in all aspects of its creative output, Knockengorroch 2025 will also continue to employ…
Sound | Escape isn’t your typical electronic music festival. There’s no wristband, no VIP section, no artificial exclusivity, and perhaps most remarkably of all, no entrance fee – just a deep connection between sound, landscape, and people. From March 28–30, 2025, this free festival unfolds across Kitzbühel’s historic old town and the surrounding mountains, pairing some of electronic music’s most respected names with an alpine setting that’s hard to match. At the centre of it all is Sven Väth, a figure whose impact on techno stretches back more than three decades. From Frankfurt’s Omen club to Cocoon’s Ibiza residencies, Väth…
FOCUS Wales, the country’s largest music industry event, returns to Wrexham 8 – 10 May 2025, bringing together over 400 industry professionals and more than 250 showcasing artists from across the globe. This year’s conference is dedicated to building a healthier future for music, exploring evolving best practices, artist well-being, sustainable industry growth, and fostering a more equitable landscape for both performers and industry professionals. The 2025 conference will present an inspiring programme of panels, workshops and talks led by some of the most influential voices in music. The event will open with a keynote presentation by Neil Ingham, Executive…