The festival has been running at the South Downs site since 2011, located just outside Winchester in Hampshire. It stands out from other festivals with its curated storylines and lore which tells of aliens and dystopian megacorporations, the unique design of its stages and festival grounds, and its culture of inclusiveness. They draw all manner of alternative acts, primarily electronic, ska and reggae, with past headlining alumni including Gorillaz, Wu Tang Clan and The Specials.

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The atmosphere can only exist within the beautiful scenery of the South Downs woodland, which was designated national park status in 2010 and has been an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty since the 1960s. As such, the environmental impacts of a large-scale annual music festival in the region has attracted widespread criticism from conservation groups, as well as local residents who suffer from the noise pollution and traffic congestion.

 
The BBC heard from local Alisson Mathews, who lives 2 miles from the festival grounds, about her experience every August. She said she could hear the pounding bass and drum beats from Boomtown “almost constantly in our house and garden” and added “by Sunday night we are exhausted from the lack of sleep. I find it particularly disappointing to see the park authority failing its residents by ignoring its first purpose and doing nothing to encourage Boomtown to find an alternative venue outside the protected landscape.” The BBC’s article also quotes complaints from Christopher Langford, who objects to the use of the national park for the purpose, saying “national parks should be havens for nature, not environments damaged by large-scale music festivals.”

 
In order to continue their activity, Boomtown’s organisers have had to pledge to several new rules to protect the environment. A new meadow spanning 4.2 acres must be created to foster biodiversity at the site by South Downs Way, with protection for bats, barn owls, and other bird species native to the area. Additionally, they will be subject to independent ecological surveys every year to monitor impacts on wildlife like badgers, butterflies, birds and reptiles. NME referenced Councillor Janet Duncton, who spoke positively of Boomtown’s footprint in the region, saying “I’ve visited the site before, during and after the festival, and in my view it has been well managed. A lot of people get a great deal of pleasure from this, and don’t we all need a bit of that? I think five years is a perfectly reasonable time to allow them to continue.” Boomtown’s Director Shula Rael says “The people behind the festival understand the purpose of this park. We take those responsibilities seriously, and we deliver against them.”  

 

 

 

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Permission to hold the festival in its current state until 2030 was granted by South Downs National Park Authority, the body responsible for the park. It allows one Boomtown Festival event a year at Matterley Estate, up to a maximum of 75,999 attendants, and a further 1,000 for their Sunday. Boomtown’s co-founder Luke Mitchell has described this year’s festival as one that will “encapsulate everything we love: intricate film-set worlds, twisting storylines, bouncing dancefloors, and diverse expressions of music and art”

Boomtown Festival: Chapter Five runs from the 12th to the 16th of August 2026 in the South Downs National Park, with top-billing acts Kneecap, Scissor Sisters, Madness and Skrillex. Tickets are sold out, but fear not – the festival will return in 2027.

Burn It Down is an annual three-day event in the South West, transforming the harbour of Devon seaside resort Torquay into a hub for alternative music fans. The west of England has suffered the loss of many of its live music venues and typically struggles to draw talent to the region, but through initiatives like Burn It Down more international acts than ever visit the so-called “English Riviera” of Torbay. The shows take place across The Foundry, The Attic, and The Apple and Parrot, three of the most important independent bars in Torquay’s nightlife centre. Previous iterations of the fest have welcomed prolific artists ranging from UK hardcore juggernauts Malevolence to breakthrough metalcore starlets Static Dress.

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  The initial lineup was announced in January, featuring the upbeat pop punk of As It Is, the weighty hardcore of TRC, and the rebellious punk of The Meffs. A second wave of bands came at the start of March, revealing the Friday night headliner as US post-hardcore outfit Drug Church, alongside St Albans’ Your Demise, who were trendsetters for British alternative music in the 2000s and 2010s. The organisers also broke the news that the entire set of Friday performances would have no barrier in front of the stage, a key feature in energetic hardcore punk shows that allows fans to be part of the action and stage dive to their heart’s content. Today’s update only brought one band, but that band’s presence has drawn significant attention from beyond the Westcountry. Australia’s Speed have grown to be one of the most talked-about hardcore collectives in the world – their aggressive beatdowns and the unique addition of frontman Jem Siow’s flute trills has forged an identity that sets them apart from the pack. Official debut EP ‘Gang Called Speed’ hit number 5 on the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA)’s Australian Album Chart, and debut LP ‘Only One Mode’ earned Speed the ARIA Award for Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Album in 2024.  

 

 

 

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After supporting Baltimore icons Turnstile on their 2024 European tour, the group last brought their frenetic live show to the UK in June last year, playing at Outbreak Festival in both Manchester and London, as well as shows in Dublin and Belfast. With their Saturday headline slot at Burn It Down also announced to be a no-barrier set, attendees can expect a ton of unbridled mayhem and a busy night for the venue’s security team.

Burn It Down 2026 takes place across Torquay from Friday the 3rd of September to Sunday the 5th, with day and weekend tickets available from promoter BYP’s store. Speed will also be on tour across the UK this April, with tickets available for select shows. The full list of dates for their tour with Whispers, Bodyweb and additional support looks like this:

• April 15 – Chalk, Brighton w/ No Relief
• April 16 – XOYO Birmingham w/ Killing Me Softly
• April 17 – Electric Bristol w/ Dambuster
• April 18 – Digital, Newcastle w/ Hellbound
• April 19 – Project House, Leeds w/ Hellbound
• April 20 – Slay, Glasgow w/ Nothin’ But Enemies & Hellbound
• April 22 – Electric Ballroom, London w/ Impunity & SOV

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Set to take place at the National Bowl in Milton Keynes, Diaspora Calling! is Hill’s only scheduled performance for 2026 so far. Fans of The Fugees in particular will revel in the fact that the upcoming festival will see Hill and Jean on stage together for the first time since their appearance at the Global Citizen Festival in New York in September 2023. Fans of Hill in particular have been waiting for a performance from the eight time Grammy winner since April 2024 where she performed at Coachella alongside YG Marley.

The inaugrual Diaspora Calling festival took place in Brooklyn, New York in April 2016. Ten years later, the cultural celebration will make its way over to England. Currently, there is only one date available, however the initial execution of the idea spanned over a three day festival. It included performances from Stephen Marley as well as African drumming and dancing, before Hill took to the stage. Described as a woman on fire, Hill performed an acoustic set as well as covers and renditions of the infamous ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’ which was released in August 1998. Infamous for its longevity, honestly and cultural relevance, Hill’s debut album propelled her into superstardom. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, going on to break the record for most nominations (10) and wins (5) at the Grammy Awards in 1999.

Moving away from the festival template, Diaspora Calling! later pivoted to a tour format. During its run between 2016 and 2017, it helped to platform artists such as Noname, Little Simz and Kehlani aswell as including appearances from rapper Nas. Fans attending the UK edition of the festival will be expectantly waiting for the next release of guests.

Tickets will be released on Tuesday March 31st and fans can sign up now to join a waiting list.

On The Beach is a series of summer day concerts run with British station Radio X, all set on a giant stage on Brighton Beach. Past iterations have brought the likes of Royal Blood and Noel Gallagher in 2023, The Kooks and The Libertines in 2024, and both Kaiser Chiefs and Bloc Party last year. For this July, the other events cover ska and electronic music, with Madness on the 24th and Moby on the 26th, while Fatboy Slim is booked for three shows in his spiritual home across the 17th, 18th and 19th. The Maccabees, who play the biggest night of music in this years event on the 25th of July, chose to split and send the band off with a farewell tour in 2017, but returned for live shows starting with Glastonbury and a headline set at All Points East last year.

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The full lineup was announced yesterday on Dan O’Connell’s Evening Show on Radio X, as he sat down to chat with co-host Felix White, guitarist for The Maccabees. Under its former name XFM London, the station was the first to promote the group before their breakthrough, and Brighton was the place where they initially rose to prominence. Prior to the news, White was asked whether there might be new music in the pipeline for the band, to which he responded cautiously “it’s not a no at the moment.”

The day opens with local indie quartet Lime Garden, before singer-songwriter Damon Gough, better known as Badly Drawn Boy plays. Northern Irish cult classic rock band Ash take to the stage third, before the incredibly talented singer-songwriter Anna Calvi makes her appearance. Miles Kane is next up, bringing his captivating solo show, and Editors fill the penultimate set with their brand of darker post-punk. Finally The Maccabees close the night with what will most definitely be another emotional, long-awaited headline set.

Radio X On The Beach with The Maccabees runs from 1PM to 10:30PM on Saturday the 25th of July at Brighton Beach. The new wave of tickets go on pre-sale on Tuesday the 31st of March, with a sign-up link here. The Maccabees play On The Beach as part of a UK tour with tickets for other dates here. You can find the full tour dates below:

• 06/07 – Corn Exchange, Edinburgh
• 07/07 – O2 City Hall, Newcastle
• 09/07 – Alexandra Palace Park, London
• 11/07 – Eden Project, St Austell
• 23/07 – Bristol Amphitheatre & Waterfront Square, Bristol
• 23/07-26/07 – Truck Festival 2026, Abingdon
• 25/07 – Brighton Beach, Brighton
• 31/07 – Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds

The original SXSW festival has run in the US since 1987, and while it also serves as an exposition of emerging technology, scientific discovery and a showcase for independent films, it’s best known for its musical component. Crossing the pond for the first time last year, SXSW London’s organisers describe it as “a festival where innovation meets imagination, blending business, tech, music and culture in one place”.

Serving as a springboard for up-and-comers and unsigned artists, the 2025 list of names saw established acts like iconic guitarist Nile Rogers rub shoulders with over 500 talents from both the UK and afar. Held in the culture-rich East London region of Shoreditch, SXSW London operates across venues, clubs and many other important sites around the area. The roster of acts involved are just as diverse as London itself – as they put it “the programme reflects the diversity of sound and community that defines the UK music landscape, while connecting it to global talent and audiences”.

The first wave of 10 acts for 2026 continues the mission to bring the sounds of the world to East London, with an international contingent headed up by two of Africa’s leading lights. Tiwa Savage is one of the biggest names in Nigeria’s Afrobeats scene, having made history as the first female to win the Best African Act award at the MTV European Music Awards in 2018. Also that year, she became the first African female to sell out London’s IndigO2 venue, and she was personally selected by Coldplay’s Chris Martin to perform at the Global Citizen Festival in Johannesburg in front of 70,000. ODUMODUBLVCK is another of Nigeria’s great success stories – his mixture of drill rap with Grime, Afrobeat and R&B which he named “Okporoko Rhythms” has made him a hero of his scene since his 2017 breakthrough.

Next up is American rapper and producer Earl Sweatshirt, a former member of bizarre hiphop collective “Odd Future” alongside Tyler, The Creator. Since going alone, his unique lyrics and style have led him to become a cult hero. He’s joined on the lineup by New York soft rock band Infinity Song, who consist of 4 siblings, bringing beautiful vibes with their family-driven harmonies.

Also there is Amaria BB, a Hackney-based, Jamaican-Guyanese singer-songwriter, who since starting her full career in 2020 has gained a large fan base for her deep themes and mixture of R&B, pop and soul music. Rachel Chinouriri, a London-born, Zimbabwean-British singer-songwriter, will be bringing her exciting indie-pop tunes too, which saw her hit the Top 20 charts with debut album ‘What a Devastating Turn of Events’ and has earned her 2 BRIT Awards nominations. An interesting inclusion is Sega Bodega, whose jouney saw him travel from Ireland, to Glasgow, settling in London to build a foothold in music, fashion and film.

South-London is represented by Shame, a post-punk band known for their live reputation and confrontational lyrical content. They’re supporting their 2025 album ‘Cutthroat’. Liverpool’s Circa Waves are familiar with the top of the charts, having scored a Top Ten album with 2015 debut ‘Young Chasers’ and its hit indie-rock singles ‘T-Shirt Weather’ and ‘Stuck in My Teeth’. English multi-award winning producer and songwriter Fraser T Smith, who had success with his involvement on Adele’s ‘Set Fire To The Rain’ and Tinchy Stryder’s ‘Number 1’ will be in attendance, and finally we have Pete Tong, one of the UK’s best-known and most beloved DJ’s, who will bring his internationally-recognised dance set to Shoreditch.

In the official press release, Adem Holness, the Head of Music at SXSW says “At a moment when technology can generate endless music, what really shapes the future are the communities and scenes where artists push culture forward in their own contexts. SXSW London brings those global scenes together in one place. From artists like Sega Bodega reimagining live electronic performance, to bands like Shame building careers on their own terms, and artists like ODUMODUBLVCK bypassing genre and fusing his cultural influences into something entirely his own. The future of music isn’t uniform.”

SXSW London Music is held across Shoreditch from the 1st to the 6th of June, with wristbands available here ranging from £25 for one-day or £79 for the full experience. For the day-by-day breakdown of the event’s schedule, as well as further information and updates, visit their website here.

The headliners for the festival include Scottish post-rock band Mogwai, American rockers Wilco, electronic producer Four Tet, and the 2026 BRIT Award Winners Wolf Alice. The full line up is detailed in Green Man’s post below.

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Mogwai will open the festivities on Friday the 20^th, in their third Green Man appearance. Their music known for its distinctive lack of lyrics and immersive soundscapes have carried the band through a nearly 30 year career.

British DJ, Four Tet, will also be making a return to Green Man in 2026, but for his fourth appearance. Once called by critics ‘the definitive indie electronic artist,’ Four Tet will bring his ‘experimental yet highly accesible’ sound back to Bannau Brycheiniog.

American rock band, Wilco, is set to make their second appearance at Green Man this August, with their first being in 2009. The Independent described their 2009 performance as ‘masterful’ and that they ‘played the best of their vast catalog.’

And to close out the festivities, Wolf Alice is set to headline on the 23^rd. Just off their 2026 BRIT Award win for Group of the Year, they are set to be headliners at Green Man for the first time.  Widely celebrated for their blend of indie rock, dream-pop, shoe gaze and grunge, the band won the Mercury Prize in 2018 and received their historic fourth nomination in 2025 for their fourth studio album, ‘The Clearing.’

Elsewhere on the bill, Green Man stays true to its commitment to celebrate local Welsh talent with showings for Charlotte Church’s Pop Dungeon and songwriter Cate Le Bon. Cardiff-hailing newcomers, Panic Shack as well as Welsh-native songwriter Neve Caraid are seen on the bill as well, showcasing festival organisers’ dedication ‘to booking and platforming the future of live music talent.’

Headliners Wolf Alice remarked on their own beginnings as a band in their acceptance speech for their Group of the Year BRIT Award. Lead vocalist Ellie Rowsell said, ‘starting a band can be the hardest part and we couldn’t have done it without all the people who lent us money, drove us around the country, let us sleep on their floors, bought tickets to our early shows and even bought a piece of our atrocious merch.’ Rowsell went on to thank all the ‘pubs and clubs and grassroots venues across the country’ and then thanked ‘those who continually fight to keep them open.’ Rowsell turned to a call to action, citing recent closings of independent live venues versus the ‘billions of pounds live entertainment contributes to our economy.’ She said surviving as a band and an artist ‘shouldn’t be a battle.’

This echoes a sentiment shared by the Green Man Rising competition, as festival organisers say the contest in which a panel of judges selects an emerging act to open the Mountain Stage ‘offers grassroots artists an opportunity to submit music for a chance to receive essential insight from music professionals who are actively working within the industry.’

Though Green Man 2026 has sold out, with no future ticket sales coming in 2026, official resale tickets can be purchase exclusively through Tixel. More information on that can be found here.

Zach Top, Keith Urban and Brooks & Dunn have been announced as the three headliners for the 2026 edition of C2C: Country to Country. The festival runs March 13 to 15 across London’s The O2, Glasgow’s OVO Hydro and Belfast’s SSE Arena, bringing some of the biggest names in country back to UK and Irish audiences.

For Zach Top, these shows will mark his UK debut. The Academy of Country Music’s reigning New Male Artist of the Year headlines The O2 on March 13, joined by Scotty McCreery, Waylon Wyatt and Noeline Hofmann. Top has been steadily gaining momentum in Nashville with a 1990s inspired, neo-traditional sound that sets him apart from the mainstream pop country trend. The track ‘I Never Lie’ first gained traction on TikTok, giving Top wider recognition and highlighting how digital platforms now circulate more traditional leaning country sounds.

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Keith Urban returns to C2C for the first time in seven years, beginning his run in Glasgow. Urban will be joined by Russell Dickerson, Tyler Braden, Alana Springsteen and Bayker Blankenship. Grammy award winning Urban has carved out a strong following in Europe with arena ready shows that mix country with crossover pop rock.

Brooks & Dunn will headline C2C for the first time, opening in Belfast before continuing to Glasgow and London. It will be their first UK appearance since 2010. The duo will be joined by Drake Milligan, Kameron Marlowe, Ashley Cooke and MacKenzie Carpenter.

Since its debut in 2013 with Tim McGraw and Carrie Underwood at The O2, C2C has grown into the largest country festival outside North America, drawing tens of thousands each year. Alongside its marquee names, the festival has consistently provided a platform for emerging acts from Nashville, the UK and Europe. BBC Radio 2 returns as broadcast partner, while the Country Music Association continues to back the Spotlight Stage and songwriter showcases. Sarah Trahern, chief executive officer of the Country Music Association, said: “Helping rising country artists take their music to international audiences and working alongside the industry that champions them worldwide remains central to our mission.”

C2C 2026 also arrives as the festival expands across Europe, with new editions in Rotterdam and Berlin earlier in March featuring Jordan Davis, Jackson Dean and other rising American artists. Tickets for the UK shows go on sale Friday September 26 at 10am local time. The thirteenth edition of C2C once again balances established stars with fresh voices, underlining its role as the key gateway for country music outside the United States.

The opening day of End of the Road 2025 kicks off with a more pared-back programme, with live music hosted on just two stages ahead of the full weekend schedule. On the Woods Stage, Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory headline the evening with an emotionally charged set – blending rock with Van Etten’s unmistakable vocals. She’s joined by rising ‘Britainicana’ act Westside Cowboy and the dreamlike, introspective soundscapes of Youth Lagoon. Meanwhile, at The Folly, the energy is high, with sets from genre-blending duo Getdown Services, Swiss indie-pop artist Anna Erhard, and Montreal’s post-punk band La Sécurité.

Friday’s line-up features a wide array of artists performing across every stage throughout the day. Among the standout names, the Garden Stage will host a headline set from Caribou, delivering his signature fusion of shimmering electronics and kinetic live energy. He’ll be joined by Swedish psych-rock collective Goat and the Welsh garage pop trio The Bug Club. On the Woods Stage, catch the rich, atmospheric folk of Daisy Rickman, alongside The Orchestra (For Now) – a collective promising sonic experimentation.

The Big Top Stage features with avant-garde pop duo Man/Woman/Chainsaw and the intense, post-industrial soundscapes of These New Puritans. At the Folly, moody vocalist Warhaus shares the stage with the sardonic energy of Chastity Belt. Meanwhile, the Boat Stage offers a change of pace with a DJ set from Tom Ravenscroft and a performance by the drone-folk collective Smote. Finally, the Talking Heads Stage sets the tone for intimate, powerful moments with performances from Sabine McCalla and Syrian-Irish folk artist Mohammad Syfkhan.

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Saturday 30 promises a dynamic and eclectic line-up across all stages. On the Woods Stage, festival favourite Self Esteem brings her bold, confessional pop to the stage, joined by rising folk-rock collective The New Eves. The Garden Stage showcases the raw energy of Viagra Boys and a solo set from Geordie Greep of black midi, promising unpredictable experimentation.

Over at the Big Top, alt-rock pioneers Throwing Muses appear alongside breakout trio Mary in the Junkyard. Over at The Folly, expect dreamy textures and art-rock experimentation, with sets from BDRMM, Greg Freeman and The Sophs. Meanwhile, The Boat Stage dives into the underground with psychedelic project Dactyl Terra and genre-bending Black Fondu. The Talking Heads Stage presents more intimate sets from singer-songwriters Merce Lemon and Jennifer Castle.

Sunday 31 closes up the weekend with another full day of standout performances.  At the Woods Stage, Father John Misty brings his melancholic, orchestral folk-rock storytelling to the headline slot, joined by post-punk innovators Squid and the wildly chaotic Tropical Fuck Storm. Over at the Garden Stage, Black Country, New Road return with their ever-evolving sound, joined by the introspective alt-pop of Sorry and festival favourite Katy J Pearson.

The Big Top Stage offers synth-driven performances from John Maus and genre-blending newcomer Miso Extra. Trace Mountains and Adult DVD bring intimate, lo-fi textures to The Folly Stage, while The Boat Stage spotlights forward-thinking electronic sounds from Astrid Sonne and Aili. Rounding out the weekend, Christopher Owens of Girls will deliver a rare and emotional solo set on the Talking Heads Stage.

A full run down of the line-up and day splits for End of The Road 2025 can be viewed here.

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Formed in 1995 in Kilmarnock, Scotland, Biffy Clyro consists of Simon Neil on lead vocals and guitar, alongside twin brothers James Johnston on bass and Ben Johnston on drums. The trio initially gained attention with their debut album ‘Blackened Sky’ in 2002, which showcased their raw energy and unconventional songwriting. Their 2007 album ‘Puzzle’ marked a turning point, bringing them mainstream success with tracks like ‘Living Is a Problem Because Everything Dies’ and ‘Machines’. This success continued with ‘Only Revolutions’ in 2009, featuring hit singles such as ‘Mountains’, ‘Bubbles’, and ‘Many of Horror’, the latter of which gained further recognition when covered on The X Factor. Their 2013 album ‘Opposites’ debuted at number one in the official album charts, further cementing their status as one of Britain’s most influential rock bands.

They have maintained momentum with albums like ‘Ellipsis’ in 2016, ‘A Celebration of Endings’ in 2020, and ‘The Myth of the Happily Ever After’ in 2021, each demonstrating their ability to balance stadium-sized anthems with deeply personal and experimental songwriting. ‘The Myth of the Happily Ever After’ was written and recorded during the pandemic, serving as both a sequel and a response to ‘A Celebration of Endings’, capturing themes of resilience and reflection.

Over the years, Biffy Clyro has become known for their explosive live performances, headlining major festivals such as Reading & Leeds and Download. This year however, Biffy Clyro is set for a packed festival schedule, further solidifying their reputation as one of the UK’s most exciting rock acts. They are headlining Scotland’s TRNSMT Festival, a major highlight of the summer circuit, bringing their signature anthems to a home crowd. The band will also perform at Stars in Town, an intimate yet high-profile festival in Switzerland, as well as Rock For People, one of the Czech Republic’s biggest rock festivals. Their participation in these events underscores their continued dominance in the alternative rock scene and their ability to captivate audiences across Europe.

The addition of a second date at the Eden Sessions is a testament to their enduring popularity and the overwhelming demand for their performances. The Eden Project, with its breathtaking biomes and intimate concert setting, provides the perfect backdrop for a band as dynamic as Biffy Clyro. Fans attending the show can expect a high-energy setlist spanning their entire career, from early cult favourites to chart-topping hits.  

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With their reputation for delivering unforgettable live experiences, these Eden Sessions performances are shaping up to be a highlight of the summer for rock fans across the UK.

Download Festival:
Download Festival is one of the UK’s most celebrated rock and metal events. The festival will take place from June 13 to 15, 2025, at Donington Park, Leicestershire. The festival promises a spectacular lineup featuring headliners such as Green Day, Sleep Token, and Korn, each making their debut as main-stage headliners at the event. The full lineup includes over 90 bands across the weekend, blending legendary acts with rising stars. Notable performers will include Weezer, Bullet for My Valentine, Jimmy Eat World, and Sex Pistols.

Tickets are already on sale. Pricing for weekend camping packages begins at £325​. If you’re a fan of rock and metal, this promises to be an unforgettable weekend filled with high-energy performances and iconic moments.

Glastonbury Festival:
Glastonbury Festival 2025 is scheduled to take place from June 25 to June 29 at its iconic location, Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset. Tickets for the event sold out rapidly in November 2024, though a resale is planned for April 2025. Standard tickets cost £378.50 (including fees), and attendees are required to pre-register as part of anti-touting measures.

The first confirmed act is Sir Rod Stewart, who will perform the coveted Sunday Legends Slot, following in the footsteps of icons like Diana Ross and Dolly Parton. Other lineup details are yet to be officially announced, with the full schedule expected in March 2025. Historically, the festival includes an eclectic mix of top-tier headliners, emerging talent, and diverse genres spread across numerous stages.

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Isle of Wight Festival:
The Isle of Wight Festival 2025 will take place from June 19 to June 22, 2025, featuring a stellar lineup of artists spanning multiple genres. Headlining the Main Stage are Sting on Friday, Stereophonics on Saturday, and Justin Timberlake on Sunday, promising unforgettable performances with their respective catalogs of classics and new hits. Additional major acts include Faithless, The Script, Jess Glynne, Supergrass, and The Corrs, along with electronic hits from Clean Bandit and crowd favorites like Busted, Amy MacDonald, and Ella Eyre. Legendary acts such as James and Paul Heaton will also appear, with many more performers set to fill stages across the weekend.

The festival is known for its vibrant atmosphere, iconic legacy, and diverse lineup, making it one of the UK’s most anticipated summer events. Tickets are available now on Ticketmaster and the event is expected to sell out quickly. 

Reading & Leeds Festival:
The Reading and Leeds Festivals 2025 will take place from August 21 to August 24, featuring a star-studded lineup at Reading’s Richfield Avenue and Leeds’ Bramham Park. The dual festivals are known for their iconic mix of rock, indie, hip-hop, and electronic music.

• Travis Scott: Marking his only European headline performance for 2025.
• Hozier: Celebrating his first UK festival headline set in over a decade.
• Bring Me The Horizon: Promising an unforgettable show with tracks from their latest album.
• Chappell Roan: Making her festival debut with exclusive UK headline shows.

The lineup also includes popular artists and bands like Becky Hill, AJ Tracey, Soft Play, Trippie Redd, Pale Waves, Sea Girls, and Wallows, among others. With over 40 acts already announced and more to come, it promises to be a diverse and exciting event.

Tickets went on sale December 9, 2024. For full details and ticket purchasing, visit the official Reading & Leeds Festival website​.

Latitude Festival:
The Latitude Festival 2025 will take place from July 24 to July 27 at Henham Park in Suffolk. As always, the festival promises a diverse lineup, blending music with theater, comedy, poetry, and more. Recent additions to the lineup include Elbow, who will return to the festival for the first time since 2012, alongside Clean Bandit, Maribou State, and Sigrid. Already confirmed for 2025 are major acts like Sting, Snow Patrol, Fatboy Slim, and Basement Jaxx, with more performers set to be announced​.

Tickets are currently available, and with a variety of entertainment across multiple genres, Latitude 2025 looks to continue its tradition of offering a rich and diverse festival experience​. 

All Points East:
All Points East Festival 2025, held in London’s Victoria Park, will take place from August 22 to August 24. The festival has already announced some exciting headliners, such as the British singer-songwriter and BRIT Award winner, Raye. Raye will be supported by Tyla, Doechii, and Jade. 

 The opening day, Friday, will feature Barry Can’t Swim, a DJ and producer known for blending genres like house, jazz, and Afrobeat. He’ll be supported by acts like Confidence Man, Shygirl, and Marlon Hoffstadt. Finally, on Sunday, The Maccabees will reunite for their first live performance in eight years, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of their final album. They will also curate the day’s lineup, which will feature artists like Bombay Bicycle Club and Dry Cleaning​. 

More acts are expected to be revealed as the festival approaches and tickets are available here. 

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