Red Hot Chili Peppers to headline Roskilde Festival
DENMARK: The Red Hot Chili Peppers have been confirmed as the first headliner for Roskilde Festival 2016, twenty years after their first performance at the Danish festival.
Having formed in 1983, the band released...
33 new artists added to WOMADelaide line-up
AUSTRALIA: WOMADedlaide has confirmed 33 additional artists for its 2016 edition. Boosting the already impressive line-up are the likes of Mercury Prize nominated Asian Dub Foundation, French-Cuban twin sisters Ibeyi, acclaimed Tex-Mex indie favorites...
BPM Festival partners with Tixr and Orbitz; reveals first line-up phase
MEXICO: Playa del Carmen's BPM Festival has revealed both its partnerships with Tixr and Orbitz, and the first names for its 2016 edition, taking place January 8 - 17 along Mexico’s colourful Yucatán Peninsula.
Serving...
The Winter Social adds Maceo Plex, Art Department and more
UK: Following on from last month’s line-up announcement that included Nic Fanciulli, Maya Jane Coles, Nina Kraviz, Guy Gerber and Âme, The Winter Social has now revealed the second wave of acts set to...
Zero 88 provides FLXible solution for Tilfest
UK: The new Zero 88 FLX lighting console by Eaton made a massive difference to the power and control that lighting designer Guy Thatcher had at his fingertips on the main stage at the...
Flow Festival generates 20 million euros for Helsinki
FINLAND: In 2015, the direct production costs and Flow Festival visitors’ consumption brought 20 million euros to Helsinki, according to the survey conducted for the festival by cultural researcher Satu Silvanto. On top of...
14 more acts for Eurosonic Nooderslag
NETHERLANDS: Eurosonic Noorderslag has confirmed more up and coming acts for its 30th edition in January. The anniversary edition of the leading European Music Platform will take place from January 13 - 16 2016...
Genting Hong Kong acquires Zouk Singapore
SINGAPORE: Genting Hong Kong, a leading global leisure, entertainment and hospitality enterprise, has entered into an agreement to acquire iconic Singapore club brand, Zouk. A pioneer nightlife destination in Singapore, Zouk has evolved into...
Marcato announces new line-up of products for festivals
CANADA: The global festival industry has professionalised at an incredible rate, and trend watchers like The New York Times, Huffington Post, and Forbes Magazine seem to agree. The impact of this professionalisation has been...
Woodford Folk Festival announces 30th anniversary line-up
UK: Woodford Folk Festival organisers have announced the festival's entire 30th anniversary programme, traversing music, dance, poetry, talks, circus, health and visual arts workshops.
Patrons will be taken on a world of discovery with a...
