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Erol Alkan, Luke Una, Jamz Supernova and more will play the family festival at Stapleford Estate in Leicestershire from 6-8 August 2027.
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
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Five, Vengaboys and bingo aren’t usually associated with the rock and metal festival, but through talent buyer Dannika Webber Download are embracing the absurd.
Vicky Parsons, co-founder and director of Let Loose Festival, on doing the unthinkable – creating a new festival for 2026.
The MVT’s campaigns and comms manager tells us about the truly UK-wide Everywhere at Once festival and why grassroots venues need to be saved.
The people’s DJ tells us about his upcoming festival AG Fest, and why community is key to what he’s doing.
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Industry news and updates from Festival Insights
The initiative, funded by the LIVE Trust, will aid festivals ‘most in need’ says the AIF.
Rob spent eight years at Live Nation and ‘returns to the independent music sector’ through DHP.
The appointment, alongside the announcement of its first festival programme, is part of the company’s expansion into festivals.
The family of Madison Dubiski who lost her life at the Astroworld festival will speak at the conference in Santa Barbara from 3-5 February 2027.
The partnership brings further investment to India’s live entertainment infrastructure for outdoor events and festivals.
The one-day event at 229 London on 13 October 2026 will see multiple music associations come together to ‘strengthen relationships across the grassroots live music sector.’
The joint initiative will provide up to 20 independent UK Festivals with a capacity of 2,500 or less a year-long AIF membership.
