Bloc 2016 to be final edition
UK: The organisers of Bloc Festival have announced that the 2016 edition will be its last, with the team’s efforts redirected towards the creation of a London-based ‘super club’, surrounded by affordable music studios.
Speaking...
The Syrian National Orchestra and Damon Albarn to open Roskilde
DENMARK: The Syrian National Orchestra for Arabic Music will perform a rare concert at Roskilde Festival with Damon Albarn and guests, presented by Africa Express. Together, they have the task of opening the Danish...
Parklife and Wild Life announce full line-ups
UK: Sister festivals Parklife and Wild Life have announced names for their 2016 editions, taking over Manchester and Brighton respectively from June 11 - 12.
Having successfully sold out both weekend festivals last year...
First wave of acts for BoomTown Fair
UK: BoomTown Fair has announced the first batch of artists for the eighth chapter of its immersive, genre-spanning festival. The headliners include three acts that have supposedly been at the top of the BoomTown...
Three Unveiled as Snowbombing 2016’s official communications & technology partner
AUSTRIA: Broadwick Live, the creative team behind Snowbombing, has confirmed mobile network Three as its official technology and communications partner for this year’s festival.
This year marks the second time that Three – the...
Big Green Coach wins Festival Supplier Award for sustainability
UK: Big Green Coach, the largest UK events travel company, was named ‘Green Supplier of the Year’ at last week’s Festival Supplier Awards. The accolade recognises BGC's sustainable practices, services and improvements with The...
Richie Hawtin to headline Chapter XII
UK: The Rainbow Venues will celebrate its 12th birthday with Chapter XII festival on March 26, and has confirmed that Richie Hawtin will headline the event. Chapter XII is the Midlands’ biggest inner city...
ticketscript launches new ticketshop
EUROPE: ticketscript – Europe’s leading self-service digital ticketing solution – has launched its new ticketshop. The aim of the platform is to change the way event organisers sell tickets, boasting a self-professed beauty of...
UK Festivals join forces for refugee fundraiser
22 of the UK’s leading independent and grass roots festivals have come together with the aim of raising urgent funds and awareness for refugees in Northern France. The festivals, which include Beatherder, Bestival, Beautiful...
Tramlines Festival announces first wave of acts
UK: Tramlines, Sheffield’s award-winning inner-city music festival, has announced the first wave of artists for its 2016 event, which will take place across multiple venues and outdoor stages in the city’s centre from July...