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    Glastonbury and a £408 wristband: are ticket prices going too far?

    September 10, 2026

    UK News

    UK News

    Roundhouse Rising to showcase emerging young talent

    By James RobertsonSeptember 11, 20260

    The multi-arts venue has revealed the line-up for its youth programme, including performances from Eleanor-Cousins-Brown and a night of chamber music from the Jasmine Quartet.

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    UK News

    Superstruct launches code for ‘artistic freedom across its festivals’

    By Jack NeedhamSeptember 9, 20260

    The Artistic Code aims to promote ‘shared principles that guide artistic programming across Superstruct’s global festival portfolio’ says the company.

    UK News

    Glastonbury announced for 2027 – with tickets breaking the £400 barrier

    By Jack NeedhamSeptember 9, 20260

    Eager festival-goers will have the chance to secure their ticket from 9am on Sunday 4 October.

    UK News

    North Downs Mountain Festival to debut in Guildford in 2027

    By James RobertsonSeptember 7, 20260

    Kendal Mountain Events and Raccoon Media Group partner for the outdoor festival in Guildford, Surrey, from 11-13 June 2027.

    UK News

    CarFest to return to Silverstone in 2027

    By Jack NeedhamSeptember 7, 20260

    The festival brought Tom Jones, Nile Rodgers and Sugababes to the iconic race track over the August bank holiday weekend.

    Insights

    Insights

    ‘I’m locked into this idea that if you spread culture around a town, in the end it pays off’: can a festival revitalise the high street?

    Insights

    ‘If you’re good people to work with people will want to work with you’: Shambala Festival on the importance of festival community

    Sarah Mason, Senior Production Manager at Shambala, shares why sticking to your guns means more than money.

    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.

    Insights

    ‘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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    Trends

    Industry news and updates from Festival Insights

    Trends

    ‘Festivals have the power to move huge numbers of people for good’: IFF’s Greg Parmley on festival highlights and the year that’s been

    Trends

    ‘No event is more important than the people making it happen’: why wellbeing must take centre stage

    Ross Robertson, Arena UK and Europe MD, on why mental health support in the workplace must be taken seriously this festival season and beyond.

    Trends

    ‘This is not a one-off issue’: DTN’s EU weather expert Paul Knightley on how extreme heat is impacting festivals

    The summers are getting hotter and climate change is altering our landscapes. How can, and should, the festival industry react?

    Trends

    NOWIE launches second survey for women working in events industry

    The UK-wide research project that will examine the lived experiences of women working within the events industry.

    Trends

    Opinion: is problem solving besting traditional festival sponsorship?

    Archie Wilkinson, CEO and co-founder of Lifesaver Power, believes festivals don’t succeed through entertainment value alone, but how effectively they can remove friction from the audience experience.

    Trends

    Decathlon brings back the No Tent Left Behind campaign for 2026

    Customers who buy a tent this summer and return it by 6 September can get a 50% refund of the original purchase price or the full value back as a gift card.

    Trends

    FOCUS Wales reflects on 2026 and announces dates for 2027

    The conference and music showcase says it welcomed 250 acts and 434 delegates for its 2026 event.

    Trends

    Opinion: your event data is telling you something. Are you listening?

    Tim Holmes, COO of Kaboodle & Country Manager for Weezevent UK, on the power of festival data.

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    INTERVIEWS

    Interviews

    Raving for the Ageing: is an over-25 event key to preserving indie UK festivals?

    Muddy fields, warm beer and questionable food stuffs were once synonymous with…

    Interviews

    Kernowfornia founder outlines ambitious plans

    Cornish musician, Jon Stafford of Haunt the Woods, is set to bring…

    Interviews

    Mobiloo’s James Brown discusses the need for inclusivity

    In 2015 the former Paralympic gold medallist took his talents from the…

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    World News

    World News

    Beyond the Valley announces first acts for 2026

    Black Eyed Peas, John Summit, Vince Staples, Skepta and more will play the Australian festival from 28 December to 1 January.

    World News

    DJ Snake to headline debut of 12:XII in Marbella

    Joezi, Skinny and Deelan are among the artists also playing at an open-air setting in downtown Marbella on 21 August.

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