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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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Industry news and updates from Festival Insights
The live events production company has released a white paper entitled Accreditation Systems & Martyn’s Law: Practical Considerations for the UK Events Sector.
Jukebox Ventures hosts an accelerator programme worth up to £1m for music and tech startups.
The immersive design studio has revealed its four new themed ‘worlds’, Boho Beach, Emerald City, Reggae Revival and Alchemist’s Garden.
The UK-founded platform introduces fixed-price, auction and tender system designed to help source and manage vendors across festivals and live events.
The platform combines AI agents, embedded multi‑currency banking and working capital financing for independent festivals and event promoters.
Beat The Street’s total fundraising has reached £604,155 since it was launched by DHP Family in 2018, the festival says.
The company will work alongside the festival’s in-house audiovisual production arm to deliver coverage across the festival’s stages.
