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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.
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The Primary Authority development aims to create a more consistent approach to managing outdoor events.
Extreme weather is becoming more commonplace. Jacob Worek from the UKCMA explains why festivals need to be prepared.
Louder directors Christie Liddicott and Daniel Newman remain at the company.
HYDRO XL takes one of Boomtown’s main stages from 8,000 capacity to 20,000.
The festival says the entirety of this surplus will be donated to humanitarian, charitable and cultural work.
South Africa’s Burning Man had a moving performance stage with LED Strip Studio controllers in a custom-fabricated enclosure.
The lighting and rigging supplier has donated a to Music Support’s 10th anniversary fundraising campaign.
