UK News
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.
Insights
Outer Town founder Harry Dodson on how creative collaboration birthed a festival of musical discovery and medieval mysticism.
FOCUS Wales director Sarah Jones on musical discovery and bringing global acts to north Wales.
6 Music’s Cam Pia and FaT OuT founder Emma Thompson on the importance of bringing culture to your doorstep.
Mike Godolphin, entertainment director at Butlin’s, tells us how Butlin’s is appealing to a new era of holiday camper.
Trends
Industry news and updates from Festival Insights
From vapes to power banks, festivals rely on portable batteries. But with them come new risks. Joshua Marshall, product manager at CheckFire, speaks on what festivals need to know.
The deal will see the temporary power solutions company expand its Stage V generator sets to help meet ‘growing demand for dependable, lower-emission temporary power’.
The partnership marks the ticketing platform’s first venture into Australia.
The latest version of the accreditation software and back-of-house operations portal has a free tier to support smaller events.
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.
