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
How can festivals thrive on the African continent?
Elena Beltrami, Director at La Linea festival, on how Latin music is thriving in the UK.
The strategy director tells us what festivals should be doing to cultivate its crowd.
Sarah Mason, Senior Production Manager at Shambala, shares why sticking to your guns means more than money.
Trends
Industry news and updates from Festival Insights
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.
2000trees creative director Rob Scarlett and Marshall CMO Nick Street on how the audio brand are curating heightened experiences at the much-loved festival.
The dutch barrier manufacturer supplies barriers to the Orange, Arena and Laguna Stages.
After eight years of bringing its pop-up stores to festivals, the supermarket will remain the official supermarket sponsor of Download Festival, Klarna Presents Latitude Festival, Pepsi Presents Reading & Leeds Festivals and Pepsi Presents Creamfields Festival until 2031.
