mxdwn.co.uk » 2021 Festival https://www.mxdwn.co.uk all that matters in music in the UK Fri, 01 May 2026 18:26:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.1 End Of The Road Festival 2022 Announce Pixies As Headliner https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/end-of-the-road-festival-2022-announce-pixies-as-headliner/ https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/end-of-the-road-festival-2022-announce-pixies-as-headliner/#comments Wed, 22 Sep 2021 15:36:58 +0000 http://www.mxdwn.co.uk/?p=42631 Legendary alt-rock group Pixies have been announced as the first headliner for End Of The Road Festival 2022.

The festival took to their Twitter to announce the exciting news.

The festival will take place from 1st September- 4th September 2022 at Larmer Tree Gardens. The Dorset event has been described by the Guardian in a press release as a “Life-affirming festival” along with a five-star review.  The festival only recently wrapped up its 15th-anniversary event, the 2021 event boasted a lineup full of impressive acts including Hot Chip, 2021 Mercury Prize winner Arlo Parks and a special guest appearance by Blur and Gorillaz artist Damon Albarn. The festival has been a summer staple since its inception in 2006, the event has gained a reputation for featuring a lineup full of the most current acts.

Next year will mark the third time in which Pixies have been announced as a headliner, in 2020 the “Where is My Mind” performers were billed to play but with the COVID-19 pandemic the festival was cancelled. The band were again billed to headline at this year’s event but were forced to pull out due to travel restrictions. In tribute to the group’s absence, singer-songwriter King Krule performed a cover of “Wave of Mutilation”, taken from the Pixies’ second studio album Doolittle released in 1989.

A statement on the festival’s website confirms the headline announcement whilst describing the group’s musical importance. “We’re absolutely delighted to welcome the legendary Pixies as our first End Of The Road Festival 2022 headliner. The pioneers of loud-quiet-loud, and one of the most influential guitar bands of the past forty years, they’ll bring their visceral, thrilling live show to Larmer Tree Gardens for the first time next September. With 2022 early-birds selling out in under a minute, tickets are still flying out the door at record speed, so secure yours before it’s too late.”

Formed in Boston, the group originally comprised of Black Francis aka Frank Black on vocals and rhythm guitar, Joey Santiago on lead guitar, Kim Deal on bass and backing vocals and David Lovering on drums. The original lineup was active until 2013 when Deal left the group. Deal was replaced with a former member of the Muffs and The Pandoras Kim Shattuck as a touring bassist. Shattuck was then replaced with Paz Lenchantin who was made a permanent band member in 2016. Lenchantin is a world renounced bassist, known for her work in groups A Perfect Circle and rock heavyweights Queens of the Stone Age.

Since their formation and early work Pixies have become incredibly influential and synonymous with hits, Kurt Cobian once admitted that he stole riffs from their music. The group are famed for popularising the loud-quiet-loud music style and turning the method into a respected art form. The group made a huge impact within the musical landscape of the 1990s and have remained as popular and celebrated to this day. The band’s initial genre-defining singles include “Gigantic”, “Monkey Gone to Heaven”, “Here Comes Your Man” and “Debaser”.

The group disbanded in 1993 but reunited in 2004, during their eleven-year hiatus, the band members concentrated on their solo projects. On 13th April 2004, the Pixies played their first reunion gig in Minnesota followed by many more reunion performances. New music followed shortly after; in June 2004 the group released a new track exclusively via iTunes entitled “Bam Thwok”, the song reached number one within the UK Official Download Chart.

Various compilations and anniversary editions of their back catalogue were then released and in 2014 the group released their first studio album since their split. Indie Cindy was released to great critical success and two more studio albums followed its release. The band’s most recent release was the 2019 album Beneath the Eyrie, the release sired two singles and reached number seven within the UK album charts whilst accumulating huge critical and commercial success.

The early bird tickets have now sold out, as well as tiers 2 and 3. Tier 4 tickets are now on sale along with the festival’s payment deposit scheme

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]]> https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/end-of-the-road-festival-2022-announce-pixies-as-headliner/feed/ 0 IDLES to Join The Line-up For New London Festival Wide Awake this September https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/idles-to-join-the-line-up-for-new-london-festival-wide-awake-this-september/ https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/idles-to-join-the-line-up-for-new-london-festival-wide-awake-this-september/#comments Fri, 27 Aug 2021 14:24:00 +0000 http://www.mxdwn.co.uk/?p=40366 IDLES have been confirmed to perform at a new UK festival this autumn, the new London event Wide Awake is set to take place on 3rd September 2021.

The Bristol formed rockers will perform an afternoon show at the event and will accompany a full line-up of other acts. With only a week away until its inaugural event, the festival took to their Instagram to countdown until commencement whilst announcing the day’s full line-up.

Wide Awake’s organiser Marcus Weedon has provided the following statement expressing his excitement for the event. “We’re incredibly excited to finally be able to bring this very special show to London this September, It’s been a tough year for everyone, not least the festival and event industry, and we have been working very hard to ensure Wide Awake is brilliantly curated with the safety of everyone at the forefront. We cannot wait to open our gates and welcome both fans and artists in what is going to be an incredibly special event this year.”

The one-day musical event will be held at London’s Brockwell park and will be making its debut run this year. The festival is the mastermind of the co-founders behind Field Day, the new festival was originally meant to take place last year but due to the COVID-19 restrictions still in place, the event was pushed back until this year. The festival can take place this year due to the announcement from the UK government confirming that social restrictions are aimed to be lifted by 21st June 2021, although the restrictions were lifted the roadmap implemented depends on the success of the vaccination process.

A statement on the festival’s website describes the event further and what ticket-holders can expect in September. “Bringing together notes from the underground, Wide Awake, is a festival for music fans looking for something different. Expect leftfield Indie, Post Punk, Electronica, Techno, Jazz and more from an array of artists you won’t find anywhere else at a festival in London. The 2021 show features the likes of black midi, Tinariwen, Dream Wife, Tropical Fuck Storm and Songhoy Blues, as well as electronic curation from Daniel Avery and many more. See full line-up here. Wide Awake grew out of Test Pressing Festival and is brought to you by Bad Vibrations, LNZRT and SC&P, some of the original Field Day and Dimensions festivals founders and the people behind MOTH Club, The Shacklewell Arms, The Waiting Room and Peckham Audio, Wide Awake’s a party for people who care… about music and more.”

A press release about the new event states the new event’s environmentally conscious standing and confirms the measures put in place at the London festival to enforce the eco-focused rules.

“Wide Awake has already committed to bury zero waste in the landfill sites and leave no trace of litter. They have banned single-use plastic, will only allow compostable packaging and cutlery onsite, all traders and back of house waste will be recycled and the stage effects will be biodegradable. This is just the beginning of the process and over the next three years, Wide Awake will be making more and more changes.”

The line-up includes the following acts, A Certain Ratio, Black Country, New Road, black midi, C.A.R. DJ, Crack Cloud, Crows, Daniel Avery, Dar Disku, DEBONAIR, Dr Rubinstein, Dream Wife, ELLES, Erol Alkan, Fall Forward, Faux Real, Fenne Lilly, Goal Girl, Grainer, Harry James, Ivan Smagghe, Kikagaku Moyo, KOKOROKO, Lazarus Kane, Lena Willikens, Los Bi7chos, Lynks, Mandy, Indiana, Mandrake Handshake, Manfredas, Marcus Harris, Maripool, The Mauskovic Dance Band, Mera Bhai DJ, Minimal Violence, MLE, Mondowski, Moscoman, The Murder Capital, Porridge Radio, Pozi, Proteus, PVA, Regressive Left, SCALPING, Scott Fraser, Self Esteem, Shame, SLIFT, Souvenir, Squid, Tia Cousins, Tina, Yard Act and White Flowers.

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]]> https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/idles-to-join-the-line-up-for-new-london-festival-wide-awake-this-september/feed/ 0 BBC 6 Announces 6 Music Stage at All Points East Festival 2021 https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/bbc-6-announces-6-music-stage-at-all-points-east-festival-2021/ https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/bbc-6-announces-6-music-stage-at-all-points-east-festival-2021/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2021 20:58:18 +0000 http://www.mxdwn.co.uk/?p=38039 BBC Radio 6 have announced their partnership with All Points East Festival, the event is set to return this year with a bang and a brand-new stage.

The radio station will host their own stage across the festival’s weekend, held at London’s Victoria Park from 27th August until 30th August 2021. In accordance with current COVD-19 laws, ticket-holders will be required to supply proof of their COVID status to enter the event, a pass letter can be obtained from the NHS.  The new stage’s line-up includes Daphni, British DJ Shy FX, Octo Octa and Floor Plan. The stage’s highlights will be available on BBC Sounds for those unable to attend, performances and highlights will also be broadcasted on BBC Radio 6.

The new stage will not just feature a line-up of musical acts but will also feature a collection of the radio station’s DJ’s and hosts, each presenter will host a specially curated day, each boasting its own impressive line-up. The presenters billed to introduce, announce and entertain include BBC broadcaster Gilles Peterson, DJ and journalist Mary Anne Hobbs and Tom Ravenscroft, son of legendary DJ and broadcaster John Peel.

The festival has posted on their Instagram to announce the news to fans and ticket holders. The post also features the stage’s full line-up held across the weekend, detailing which day each presenter will curate.

The new stage’s presenters have all stated their excitement to be included in the station’s new collaboration with All Points East festival. Saturday’s host, Giles Peterson, will broadcast his event from 3-6pm and has expressed his elation for the return of festivals this summer. “it’s so great to have festivals back and to be able to put together such a diverse line-up for the 6 Music stage at APE.” Mary Anne Hobb’s, responsible for the new stage on Monday, has also spoken on her ‘All Queens’ event, which features a line-up of full of female acts. “It’s such a joy to present the ‘All Queens’ line-up at All Points East ’21. Six of the most thrilling female DJs standing shoulder-to-shoulder, and playing right across the rich spectrum of electronic music.”

This August is not Ravenscroft’s first time curating an event, in September 2013 the DJ presented a 7-day series dedicated to new music called ‘In the Court of Tom Ravenscroft’. The British presenter and host of Friday’s event has spoken on his excitement to be involved in the Festival’s return within the following statement. “I’m absolutely stoked to have been asked to curate Friday’s 6 Music stage at this year’s All Points East, It’s such a treat to be able to invite along so many of my favourite artists. I mean, look at that line-up! It’s insane!”

The Assistant Commissioner for 6 Music, Camilla Pia has also provided the following statement concerning the announcement. ”I’m so excited that BBC Radio 6 Music is part of All Points East this summer, with our presenters Mary Anne, Gilles and Tom expertly curating the line-ups for the 6 Music Stage across the weekend. They have picked some of the most exciting DJs out there to complement what is already a stellar bill. It’s going to feel so special to be back at a festival again.”

The festival’s full line-up includes such acts as Oxford rockers Foals, singer Jorja Smith, 2021 Brit Award nominee Arlo Parks and hitmakers London Grammar. This year’s event will also see the return of The Firestone Stage, which has been an All Points East staple since the inception of the event. The stage has previously been accredited for its focus on new and exciting talent and has continued it’s concentration on music’s ones to watch this year, the stage’s line-up is full of up-and-coming acts such as Jelani Blackman, ELLES, Bearface and Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard.

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]]> https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/bbc-6-announces-6-music-stage-at-all-points-east-festival-2021/feed/ 0 Black Deer Festival 2021 Cancelled Due to Government Reopening Delay https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/black-deer-festival-2021-cancelled-due-to-government-reopening-delay/ https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/black-deer-festival-2021-cancelled-due-to-government-reopening-delay/#comments Wed, 16 Jun 2021 09:11:14 +0000 http://www.mxdwn.co.uk/?p=36433 Following the recent announcements of the UK Government delaying the easing of lockdown restrictions until July 19th, this year’s edition of the Black Deer Festival had to be cancelled. Black Deer is a festival celebrating Americana and Country music for three days and usually takes place in Eridge Park in Kent. It was due to take place on the weekend of June 25th to 27th.

This year’s line-up included international names such as Van Morrison, Frank Turner, Saving Grace featuring Robert Plant, Suzi Dian, Foy Vance, Band of Skulls, John Smith, Bess Atwell and more. However, organisers officially confirmed that the 2021 edition will not take place. They will be looking at bringing the same acts in 2022. In the statement released on social media, they said: “We can’t quite put into words how we are feeling right now. The delay by the Government on the easing of restrictions means we’re unable to bring you Black Deer Festival 2021. It’s devastating news for all connected with Black Deer. But we’ll be back in 2022”.

Meanwhile, the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) has called for an urgent intervention from the Government to help small independent festivals, following the new COVID announcements. According to the AIF, with the reopening being postponed to July 19th, 93% of festivals with a capacity of over 5,000 could still happen this summer, but without insurance. Most of the festivals that were supposed to happen in June were blocked just a month before their happening, and the average cost of staging a festival is over £6 million.

“The AIF fully understands the rationale for delaying Step 4 of the lockdown roadmap. However, any measures that prevent festivals from operating fully have to be counterbalanced with effective support to ensure businesses can survive”, AIF CEO Paul Reed explained. “For those festival organisers that still have a chance of staging events after July 19, that support is government-backed insurance, which will give them the confidence to continue planning and commit the significant costs that entails. Ultimately, it is a political choice if the government does not support the sector with insurance at this stage, pushing festival businesses towards another cliff edge.”

]]> https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/black-deer-festival-2021-cancelled-due-to-government-reopening-delay/feed/ 0 Slowthai Introduces His One-Day Festival ‘Happyland’ https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/slowthai-introduces-his-one-day-festival-happyland/ https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/slowthai-introduces-his-one-day-festival-happyland/#comments Thu, 27 May 2021 13:39:56 +0000 http://www.mxdwn.co.uk/?p=35776 British rapper Slowthai introduces his one-day UK festival Happyland which will take place on Saturday 25thSeptember 2021. Created by Tyron Kaymone Frampton or Slowthai, as well as Goldenvoice, the new festival is advertised as ‘Happyland – The Happiest Place in the Universe’ with the policy “No Smile, No Entry”.

The festival is to be held in Northampton, the hometown of Slowthai, at the County Cricket Club. The personal feel of the festival on Slowthai’s behalf, has caused it to receive hopeful reception. Festival goers can expect the same energy at the festival as that which Slowthai delivers in his music and performances.

The line-up includes names such as Greentea Peng, beabadoobee, Easy Life and Shygirl – a list hand-selected by Slowthai himself. The line-up shows the diverse talent that the next generation of UK music has to offer. It has been stated that each act represents “a different facet of the UK music scene in 2021”. So, it is no surprise that all of the artists chosen have  risen in popularity throughout the last year or so, with the production of unique and modern music.

Of course, amongst those set to play at Happyland is Slowthai himself. After the success of his second album, ‘TYRON’ earlier this year, fans eagerly anticipate the festival – for with it brings the first live performance of the album. The rapper’s gritty, punk energy and politically charged lyrics add a uniqueness to his music and makes him extremely distinctive as an artist. This year has been a turning point for the British rapper and his career. We can be confident that Happyland is another reason to confirm Slowthai’s importance on the music scene.

Discussing the festival, Slowthai said: “Happyland with happy folk. The place where we can laugh and joke. The place you can be yourself without judgment, expectations and impressions of someone else. The space from the shackles of the everyday. The mountain where we climb to run away”.