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    ‘People love to brag about the first time they saw a band. That only happens in small venues’: Music Venue Trust’s Toni Coe-Brooker on building the UK’s biggest festival

    June 22, 2026

    UK News

    UK News

    ArcTanGent becomes ‘UK’s first’ safe listening festival

    By Jack NeedhamJune 22, 20260

    The initiative “places hearing health and audience wellbeing at the heart of the live music experience,” says the festival.

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    UK News

    Eden Sessions add more names to summer series

    By Jack NeedhamJune 16, 20260

    The newly announced acts join the likes of Snow Patrol, The Maccabees, CMAT and MIKA, with the sessions taking place from 16 June to 15 July.

    UK News

    Superstruct expands wellbeing partnership with OpenUp at summer festivals

    By Jack NeedhamJune 15, 20260

    Superstruct says the partnership will give artists access to certified psychologists and lifestyle experts through OpenUp’s digital platform.

    UK News

    Geese announced for End of the Road

    By Jack NeedhamJune 11, 20260

    The festival is set to take place 3-6 September in Dorset.

    UK News

    AIF calls for UK Government intervention amidst growing number of festival cancellations

    By Jack NeedhamJune 11, 20260

    The festival association has said that 20 UK festivals have been cancelled, postponed or taken a fallow year so far in 2026.

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    ‘This festival is about bringing different generations into one space’: DJ AG on making TikTok hype IRL

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    ‘You can always get better’: Way Out West’s Filip Hiltmann on making major festivals sustainable

    Sweden’s Way Out West may have been able to rest on its laurels as a…

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    In pictures: Revellers celebrate 25 years of Shambala Festival

    Another sun has set on Shambala Festival. This year’s sold out event, which took place…

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    ‘Crowd safety is not about reinventing the wheel’: how UK festivals can keep people safe from crowd surges

    Just over 25 years ago, the Danish festival Roskilde suffered a tragedy that would be…

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    ‘It’s about reigniting the village fête. It’s about meeting your neighbours’: Arts Trust CEO Martin Collins on how hyperlocal festivals are building community

    It’s late-July, and in what seems like a blink of the eye we’re edging ever…

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    ‘People come and know they can hang up their responsibilities’: how Butlin’s is reimagining the British festival

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    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

    Montreux Jazz Festival announces line-up for 60th edition

    RAYE, Nick Cave & The Bad Sees and Deep Purple are among the artists playing on Lake Geneva from 3-18 July 2026.

    World News

    Roskilde Festival announces new acts and first names for ‘art and activism’ programme

    The festival will welcome Puerto Rican rapper Young Miko, Peruvian cumbia band Los Mirlos, reggaeton star Bad Gyal and more for 2026.

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