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The festival says over 135,000 fans attended across three days for its sixth edition.
The festival of Irish music, culture and heritage brought 1.65 million visits to the Northern Irish capital during 2-9 August this year.
The 2027 metal and hardcore festival will be headlined by Mercyful Fate, Electric Callboy and Motionless in White.
Now in its fifth year, PITCH takes place 2-4 September 2026 across multiple venues in Glasgow.
Acts including Dove Ellis, Squid, Working Men’s Club and more will join Fat Dog and Mike D 5D at the Brighton festival from 23–24 October
Insights
Co-founder Matt Thomas and trustee Claire Haffenden on the vital need for music industry support.
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.
Simon Clarke and Melissa Kidd from Shindig speak on sticking to your guns, even when the UK government gets involved.
Despite high-profile cancellations and political pressures, the University of East London’s Zoe Adjey says why festivals still need to make a stand with their bookings.
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Industry news and updates from Festival Insights
As festival deaths continue to make headlines Calvin Hanks, health and safety consultancy founder, speaks on what festivals must be doing to try stop the worst from happening.
The alcohol-free spirit and cultural organisation will bring its Mood Bars to festival audiences this summer.
The foldable event structure company raises €1.1 million in investment, which will finance the next stage of its technology.
Festivals aren’t excluded from outside world risks. What are the solutions? NPCC events lead Tony Rowlinson speaks on safe policing and new challenges.
The news marks the first time the JTB has partnered with a UK music festival on the scale of Reggae Land, says the board.
Sally Washtell-Blaise, Samaritans Festival Branch deputy director of comms and fundraising, speaks on how the charity is providing crucial support for field revellers.
The initiative aims to strengthen local music scenes and create more opportunities for artists across the UK.
