Big Chill latest: Thom Yorke announced, Glade ticket swap
Posted on May 13, 2010 at 10:26 AM
The Big Chill has announced that Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke will be taking to the Deer Park Stage on Friday night in what is his only UK festival appearance this year to date. Malian desert band Tinariwen will also be taking to the Deer Park Stage on Friday. Other joining the previously announced acts Massive…
Oceans Events - Top 5 to see this summer
Posted on May 12, 2010 at 9:15 AM
We have been scratching our heads all week thinking about our personal favourites for this summer’s festivals. Here are our five picks…
Nicola - Arcade Fire
“They play their own instruments, they’re talented - and listening to that amount of people play together is pretty awesome.”
Oxygen - 9th July
Leeds -…
Glade Festival Cancelled
Posted on May 12, 2010 at 8:46 AM
The UK’s premium electronic music festival has been cancelled for 2010, in what would have been the seventh year for the independent, anti-sponsorship event. Having grown from a small stage at Glastonbury, Glade has continued to represent the best in all forms of electronic music.
Below is the statement from the Glade team:
With…
Rolf Harris to open Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury
Posted on May 11, 2010 at 3:24 PM
Cultural icon Rolf Harris will open the biggest stage at Glastonbury festival next month.
Rolf, who turned 80 this year, will perform at the festival for the sixth time at the Pyramid Stage on Friday, June 25.
“I’m completely knocked out,” Rolf told the Maidenhead Advertiser.
“This will be my sixth time at fantastic Glastonbury.…
Glastonbury Festival announces new stage
Posted on May 10, 2010 at 4:50 PM
Sandi Thom heads up a slew of acts confirmed for Glastonbury Festival’s latest stage addition, Bourbon Street Jazz n Blues.
The new arena will also feature performances from Oli Brown Band, Martin Harley Band, Aynsley Lister Band, Ben Martin Quartet, Jacqui Wicks and Carmen Ghia and The Hotrods.
Nicola Farnon, Djangonauts, Kubla Khan, Ryan Taylor,…
Latitude Festival more popular than ever…
Posted on May 07, 2010 at 8:52 AM
Organisers of Latitude Festival have announced that tickets for this summer’s event have sold out.
It is the fourth year running that the festival, held on the Henham estate, has sold out, with organisers Festival Republic announcing this lunchtime that there were no weekend or individual day tickets left.
The festival, held from July 15-18,…
L.E.D. Festival reveals more acts
Posted on May 05, 2010 at 2:14 PM
Drum n bass sensations Shy FX and Sub Focus are among the newest acts confirmed for the inaugural L.E.D. Festival.
Rapper Professor Green, Bloody Beetroots Death Crew 77 and Boy Better Know have also been added to the line-up with DJ Zinc inked in for proceedings as well. David Guetta and Leftfield are due to…
Wembley Arena to undergo name change
Posted on April 30, 2010 at 11:52 AM
Wembley Arena is to be known as ‘Wembley Arena: A Barclaycard Unwind Venue’ for the next five years, in a naming deal promoting the credit card brand’s customer benefits programme.
Barclaycard will offer its 10.4 million UK customers preferential access to tickets, and will also use the venue to showcase its contactless payment technology.
Gary…
Reading…Leeds…Overseas?
Posted on April 27, 2010 at 8:42 AM
Reading and Leeds Festivals may expand to a third site in 2011—with organisers hinting the new bash could be overseas.
Speaking to the Daily Star on April 24, Melvin Benn, of promoters Festival Republic, said he was considering taking the three-day event to foreign shores - but not necessarily warmer climes.
“It needs to be…
‘Minute of Mayhem’ to mark punk king’s funeral
Posted on April 22, 2010 at 7:54 AM
The funeral of Malcolm McLaren takes place in North London today (April 22nd). McLaren, who managed the Sex Pistols and the New York Dolls, is due to be laid to rest this afternoon.
At midday, music fans around the UK are encouraged to play loud music for one minute in memory of the architect of…
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