RCF to provide audio system for Umbria Jazz festival

ITALY: RCF will provide the audio system for the 10-day Umbria Jazz festival, which will celebrate its 42nd birthday from July 10 - 19. Angelo Tordini – CTO of Umbria Jazz' outdoor stages and...

Bestival Part I

UK: Still relatively young but undeniably effectual, the desert island disco-themed Bestival 2014 continued to refine its distinct aesthetic through a plethora of idiosyncratic conceptual art pieces, intimate micro venues, eclectic eateries, and an...


Skiddle finds that over 25% of young people think mobile phones should be banned...

UK: The events and ticketing agent Skiddle has conducted research into young people's attitudes towards phone usage at gigs. According to its research, over a quarter of young people (27%) think that mobile phones...

Reggae Land Returns to MK Bowl for 2024

After an epic 2023 edition with 30,000 people, more than 80 artists, four stages of music, 50+ food traders and two unforgettable days, Reggae Land is already looking ahead to next year's event. It...

Paléo Festival Nyon and Musée de l’Elysée Team Up for Celebratory Photographic Project

FRANCE: In 2015, the Musée de l’Elysée is celebrating its 30th anniversary and Paléo Festival Nyon its 40th edition. The two French-speaking swiss institutions are joining forces to mount an ambitious and unique photographic...

Ultra eyes 20th anniversary after another sell-out edition

USA: The sold out 19th edition of Ultra occurred this past weekend at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami. Future, Louis Tomlinson, Alessia Cara, Kygo, 2 Chainz and Lil Jon were just a few of...

Fatboy Slim, Steve Angello and more for We Are FSTVL

UK: Following a first phase announcement that revealed a host of names across the electronic spectrum, We Are FSTVL has now revealed the second bunch of acts for its 2016 edition. Set to return...

Avolites Arena takes top spot at River Stage Weekends

UK: The latest lighting console from British lighting and video control manufacturer Avolites was used to control the versatile lighting rig on the National Theatre's River Stage Festival on London's South Bank this August. A...

Keychange 2023 Cohort to Lead Move Towards Gender Equality

Recently Keychange, the pioneering international initiative for gender equity in the music industry, welcomed 74 new participants to its 2023 Talent Development Programme. Bringing together a multitude of different skills and networks through the Keychange...

Festival Vision:2025 reveals full programme for The Showman’s Show

UK: The annual Vision:2025 conference will take place at The Showman's Show on October 17, hoping to increase the momentum of festival industry communities working together to create more sustainable events. The conference, hosted by...