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…
Author: James Robertson
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…
Green Man, Wales’ largest music, arts and science festival, is once again on the lookout for the headliners of tomorrow as applications for the Green Man Rising 2025 competition open, following a record-breaking number of entries in 2024. Now in its 16th year, the Green Man Rising is free to enter and open to all UK bands eager for the opportunity to open the sold-out festival with a performance on its iconic Mountain Stage. The winning act will also receive a professional recording at the festival – which has an international reputation for launching music careers – offering an invaluable…
Glastonbury Festival has revealed the first wave of artists for its 2025 edition. The 1975 finally bring their incendiary show back to Worthy Farm to headline the Pyramid Stage on the Friday, while Olivia Rodrigo will close out the Festival on the Sunday night – headlining the Pyramid for her first appearance at Glastonbury since her memorable Other Stage set in 2022. As previously announced, Neil Young will headline for the second time after an unforgettable set in 2009, while Rod Stewart will take to the Pyramid Stage in the Sunday legend slot. Charli xcx is set for her biggest…
The European Festival Association’s Future-Fit Festivals (3F) project finished after three years. Besides advocating for the popular music festival sector and building capacities, YOUROPE used the EU funding to release useful guides and toolkits. Publications like the European Green Festival Roadmap 2030, the Diversity & Inclusion Toolset, the Festivals for Ukraine Toolkit, and the 3F Safety Report are free to use for everyone. Despite the project finishing, this is not the end for 3F yet. How can festivals become resilient, responsible, and relevant? This is what YOUROPE – The European Festival Association set out to answer with their project “3F…
Istanbul Jazz Festival returns to the city for the 32nd time. The festival brings together groundbreaking artists who have revolutionised the global music scene with their innovative and experimental styles, drawing inspiration from the liberating spirit of jazz. The festival will host over 200 local and foreign musicians from world-renowned masters to rising talents at nearly 40 concerts over 17 days. 6-time Grammy winner Afro-Cuban jazz pianist Chucho Valdés, pioneers in the revival of Latin guitar-heavy music Hermanos Gutiérrez and Max Richter, a British composer and pianist who bridged electronic and contemporary classical music, will perform in the first three…