Festivals & Events

Following its successful introduction in 2011, and subsequent return in 2013, Glastonbury's Beat Hotel has unveiled their impressive line-up for this year's event. Featuring a back-to-back session from Four Tet and Joe Goddard, the Beat Hotel will also play host to Jamie XX, Maribou State,...

Metallica's Lars Ulrich has spoken to Metal Hammer, responding to the recent cries of negative press regarding the band's upcoming headline slot at this month's Glastonbury Festival. Following a recent Facebook boycott after news spread of James Hetfield's appointment to narrate The History Channel's forthcoming...

Billie Eilish has been announced as the first headliner for 2022's Glastonbury Festival. Set to hit the Pyramid Stage on the Friday night (24th June), Eilish's appearance will follow on from her huge Other Stage performance in 2019 - it will also make the 19...

Liam Gallagher paid an emotional tribute to Aretha Franklin yesterday, describing the late icon as having "the best voice in the universe". Speaking onstage during his headline performance at Chelmsford's Rize Festival, Gallagher dedicated Oasis-classic 'Live Forever' to the singer, whilst earlier in the set...

Following the first wave of line-up announcements last month, Bestival organisers have confirmed that the hugely-respected Black Butter Records will take centre-stage at their own section of the Isle of Wight event. Set to take place at the Big Top on the opening day of...

Jessie Ware has announced details of a 2018 UK tour in celebration of the forthcoming release of her anticipated third studio album Glasshouse. Having already returned to the live circuit earlier this month with a set of intimate shows across the country, Jessie's 2018 stint...

With Glastonbury rumours now in full-swing, the latest front-runner for the headline slot at this year's Festival could well be Adele. According to various reports online today (Source: Mirror), Glastonbury organiser Michael Eavis is itching to get Adele to launch her comeback at the...

DJ EZ has announced plans for a huge takeover at London's Brixton Academy. Set to hit the stage on 9th April, little is know about what he plans to bring to the event, but if you've even only dipped your toe into the UKG scene...

Following her recent sold out tour, Lady Leshurr has announced her return to the stage with a set of UK shows next spring. Set to kick off in Nottingham on 3rd March, the MC will also hit up Manchester, Bristol and Birmingham, before concluding...

Iron Maiden, Kiss and System of a Down have been announced as headliners for 2020's Download Festival, organisers have confirmed. The three-day festival which will take place on 12-14 June, will also see the likes of Deftones, Korn, Of Mice and Men, The Offspring and...