UK News
The Bristol-based electronic festival returns to Ashton Court from 29-30 May.
Hot Chip, Super Furry Animals, Westside Cowboy and more will also play the Derbyshire festival from 26-30 May 2027.
The Americana and BBQ Festival returns to Hylands Park from 18–20 June 2027.
The Britpop band join previously announced ’80s legends The Human League as headliners at Cheltenham Racecourse from 4-6 June 2027
BICEP who play the festival for the first time will close the Lions Den, while NOSIA will close out the HYDRO XL.
Insights
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Trends
Industry news and updates from Festival Insights
The TagMix CCO speaks on the changing nature of social media and how FOMO is driving ticket sales.
Charlie Austen, broker at the event insurance company Vento, shares the hows and whys a festival may be able to avoid a Ye-esque controversy.
The Tia Maria House Party will appear at Neighbourhood Weekender, Klarna presents Latitude Festival and Audi presents Wilderness this summer.
Monzo estimates that Boomtown Fair is the ‘lowest cost-per-scheduled-artist’ festival of 2026 at 83p per performer.
Logoshack’s Amelia Mason sits down to discuss the benefits of reusable bin skirts, from affordability to sustainability.
Hulu’s sixth year of coverage will add a Disney+ global livestream of the Live Nation festivals.
Jenny McNeill, founder of Feast & Fable agency, on how to create a weekend experience for mud-soaked diners.
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World News
The Australian state’s government in partnership with Music Victoria provides grants for 16 festivals totalling more than A$640,000
Headline acts ANOTR, Adriatique, SG Lewis, Jennifer Loveless and more named for the festival’s second outing.
