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    When the weather turns: why festivals must rethink risk in a changing climate

    May 6, 2026

    UK News

    UK News

    Bid to halt Brockwell Live events stopped by High Court

    By Jack NeedhamMay 7, 20260

    The Lambeth park is set to host a number of events through the summer, including Field Day, Mighty Hoopla and City Splash.

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    WOMAD Glasgow announces full programme for first Scottish edition

    By Jack NeedhamMay 6, 20260

    The festival heads to Glasgow with its full programme of performances, workshops and more.

    UK News

    Bob Vylan headlined festival Shindig may have licensing review

    By Jack NeedhamMay 5, 20260

    The festival’s licence will be reconsidered on 18 May over concerns regarding ‘disorder and public safety.’

    UK News

    Tiree Music Festival celebrates 15-year anniversary with first acts

    By Jack NeedhamMay 5, 20260

    Folk-pop act Tide Lines and a debut festival performance from three-piece Peat & Diesel among first names for Scottish festival.

    Trends

    Boomtown expands hydrogen-powered stage

    By James RobertsonApril 29, 20260

    HYDRO XL takes one of Boomtown’s main stages from 8,000 capacity to 20,000.

    Insights

    Insights

    ‘Pride can be a powerful driver’: Bauer Media’s Charlotte Adley on attracting new festival audiences

    Insights

    ‘We can foster an audience who care about having their voices heard’: Show of Hands founder Alex Lane on crowdfunding a new festival for 2026

    The founder of the crowdfunded jazz and electronic music gathering talks us through the ups and downs of starting a festival in 2026.

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    ‘We’ve managed to keep evolving while keeping our identity’: Bugged Out at 30

    The Bugged Out co-founder Johnno Burgess reflects on running ‘just a big disco’ for 30 years.

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    ‘Fans don’t just want music. They want scenes, experiences, and identity’: Michael Adex on how festivals can help break new artists

    The NQ founder and CEO tells us all about his new partnership with global dance titans Creamfields.

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    In photos: the UK Festival Awards 2025

    See you next year.

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    Interviews

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    ‘Fans don’t just want music. They want scenes, experiences, and identity’: Michael Adex on how festivals can help break new artists

    Interviews

    Winner Profile: Teddy Rocks

    Teddy Rocks, winners of the 2023 Sarah Nulty Community Impact Award is a festival dedicated…

    Interviews

    Winner Profile: Midnight Mango

    Nurturing the live careers of acts is a role that is crucial to delivering a…

    Interviews

    Woo Yeah! The Award-winning Small Festival Making a Big Contribution.

    When Worcester local, John Simons, received a grave cancer diagnosis, his family’s worlds were rocked.…

    Interviews

    Fast and Loose, The Rapid Rise of LooseFest.

    LooseFest should have been a simple tale of brand extension, had it not been for…

    Interviews

    Bluedot: Behind the Award Winning Line-Up

    The award for best line-up of 2022 at the UK Festival Awards went to Bluedot,…

    Interviews

    Winner Profile: Altitude Comedy Festival

    What does it take to win Best Overseas Festival at the UK Festival Awards? The…

    Interviews

    We Invented the Weekend – Bold Claim and New Festival for Salford.

    We Invented the Weekend, a brand new festival, based in Salford, with a bold claim…

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    TRENDS

    Industry news and updates from Festival Insights

    Trends

    Neg Earth Lights and Music Support renew partnership

    The lighting and rigging supplier has donated a to Music Support’s 10th anniversary fundraising campaign.

    Trends

    SoundPlan develops new file standard for noise prediction

    The software developer is working with loudspeaker manufacturers d&b audiotechnik and L-Acoustics to provide a neutral standard for noise prediction across multiple sound systems.

    Trends

    Ronin POS appoints Jeff Kreinik as Chief Revenue Officer

    The longtime Ronin advisor steps into newly created role to lead sales, marketing, and go-to-market strategy.

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    World News

    World News

    Sziget unveils the line-up for Delta District

    Richie Hawtin, Sara Landry, Indira Paganotto and more lead Sziget’s electronic music programme.

    World News

    AURA Festival adds 23 newly announced acts

    The dedicated house, techno and electronic music festival has added Denis Sulta, Gaiser, Julieta Intergalactica and TEDKA to its line-up.

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