Skiddle reports a record-breaking 2016

UK: Primary ticketing agent Skiddle has released details on its successes throughout 2016. After a period of almost 18 months of detailed research, debate and self-examination, the company unleashed its new branding in September...

Brian Wilson, Manic Street Preachers and more for Kendal Calling

UK: With the 2016 edition of Kendal Calling selling out and having once again won Best Medium Festival at the UK Festival Awards, the first acts have been announced for its 2017 iteration. Headlining...


bluedot announces first wave of artists for second edition

UK: Following an inaugural event last summer packed with performances from across the musical spectrum, all manner of scientific happenings and a mind-expanding programme of arts and culture, bluedot with Ovo Energy has revealed...

Liverpool Disco Festival to return in May

UK: Following last October’s successful debut edition, Liverpool Disco Festival has announced that it will return on May 6. The event will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Southport Weekender, which along with Hustle and...

Rae Sremmurd, Sean Paul and Krept & Konan confirmed for Fresh Island

CROATIA: Fresh Island has revealed another round of names for its next edition in Croatia this summer, including headliner and 'Black Beatles' duo Rae Sremmurd along with Sean Paul and UK MCs Krept &...

Little Dragon, Mura Masa and more for Love Saves The Day

UK: Love Saves The Day has announced its line-up for 2017, featuring names such as Little Dragon, Mura Masa, Fatima Yamaha, Jamie Jones, Bicep, Andrew Weatherall and more. Other acts confirmed include Job Jobse, Call...

Blackout appoints first UK Trailblazer apprentices

UK: Blackout has appointed the event industry’s first Trailblazer Live Event Rigging apprentices, with a double appointment. The drapes and rigging specialist has welcomed Roisin McClearn and Bridie Lane to its team. The Trailblazer Live...

Full Fat crowned Best PR Company at the Festival Supplier Awards

UK: On January 26 at the Hurlingham Club, London, Full Fat PR was crowned winner of ‘Best PR Campaign’ at the Festival Supplier Awards 2017. The agency was bestowed the honour for its campaign...

ILMC 29 conference agenda revealed

UK: The conference agenda for the 29th International Live Music Conference (ILMC) has been announced. This year sees several firsts for ILMC, with the long-running conference tailoring its agenda to reflect innovations in the...

England’s Medieval Festival reveals details for 25th anniversary celebrations

UK: East Sussex's Herstmonceux Castle will play host to over 15,000 visitors this August Bank Holiday weekend for the 25th anniversary of England's Medieval Festival. The festival features demonstrations, a moonlit cinema, realistic battle...