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 More than 2,000 music fans packed into venues across Stockton town centre this weekend as Stockton Calling returned for another huge Easter Saturday, delivering a full day of live music from some of the UK’s most exciting acts.
With queues forming early and venues filling throughout the afternoon, the town was once again transformed into a multi-venue festival buzzing with energy, as fans moved between ARC, KU, The Georgian Theatre, The Social Room and beyond in search of their next favourite band. And with the success of this year’s event still fresh, organisers have wasted no time in confirming that Stockton Calling will return on Saturday 27th March, with tickets on sale now for next year’s festival. CONTINUE READING  IRON MAIDEN’S highly anticipated EDDFEST weekend this summer has just got even bigger with the announcement that Blaze Bayley, who fronted the band from 1994 to 1999, will be headlining the Friday night Maidenville stage. He is the latest name to be revealed, as part of the all-encompassing celebration of IRON MAIDEN’s 50th Anniversary that will be taking place on the iconic Knebworth site.
CONTINUE READING  STOCKTON CALLING has confirmed the full line-up for its hotly anticipated 15th edition, taking place on Easter Saturday, 4th April 2026 across seven venues in Stockton's town centre. One of the North’s leading multi-venue urban festivals, Stockton Calling once again delivers a bold and exciting snapshot of the UK’s live music landscape.
CONTINUE READING READING AND LEEDS announces 60+ new names for 2026 edition & new dance stage, THE WAREHOUSE3/27/2026    Pepsi MAX presents Reading and Leeds Festival has today shared 60+ new names joining the bill for 2026’s edition. Joining previously announced headliners Charli xcx, Chase & Status, Dave, Florence + The Machine, Fontaines D.C. and RAYE in this bumper announcement are Gunna (Reading only), Loyle Carner (Reading only) Declan McKenna, Maisie Peters, James Marriott, Men I Trust (Reading only), Viagra Boys (Reading only), Arthur Hill, The Lathums (Leeds only), Duke Dumont, Kingfishr, Slayyyter, The K’s (Leeds only), Julia Wolf, Holly Humberstone, Clara La San, Paris Paloma and many, many more.
CONTINUE READING  The North of England will take a collective step onto the global stage this March as ten artists from across the region showcase at the internationally recognised conference and festival, SXSW, in Austin, Texas.
The showcase forms part of a new commitment from Northern Mayors to strengthen international pathways for artists and music businesses - launching the UK’s first pan-regional Music Export Office. CONTINUE READING  In the Park Newcastle has announced that hometown favourites Maxïmo Park will join global superstar Lewis Capaldi as support for his huge outdoor shows at Exhibition Park this summer. Capaldi will take over the city on Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th July, marking his biggest-ever outdoor headline performances in Newcastle.
CONTINUE READING   In the Park Newcastle is set for a landmark return to Exhibition Park in summer 2026 with Wolf Alice announced as the latest headliners. One of the most influential and dynamic bands of the past decade, they will take to the stage on Sunday 12th July, closing out the summer concert series in style.
 In the Park Newcastle is back for 2026 and it is already shaping up to be one of the biggest weeks of the summer. With Lewis Capaldi selling out, Paul Weller stepping in as Friday headliner and Lost Minds Festival taking over Saturday, Exhibition Park is set for five huge nights.
CONTINUE READING  Last September when Iron Maiden announced their only UK show of 2026, on July 11th at Knebworth Park, they said they would be “turning it into as much of a ‘Maiden World’ as we can for all our fans to enjoy!” and true to form they are now able to announce the full details, revealing exactly what that means.
CONTINUE READING  London, UK, 08:45AM Wednesday 4 February 2026: Brand new major weekend camping festival State Fayre has today announced the second wave of talent set to appear at Hylands Park, Chelmsford from 26-28 June 2026. Joining the bill today are Stephen Wilson Jr., Jack Savoretti, Orville Peck, Razorlight, The Magic Numbers, Molly Tuttle, Anna Graves, Aubory Bugg, Ava Hall, barrett, Bebe Stockwell, Dave Lofts, Dermot Henry, Elles Bailey, Hayden Blount, Ike Dweck, Isak Benjamin, Jamie McIntyre, Joe Jordan, Juno James, Kezia Gill, Leah Blevins, McGrath, Nate Bergman, RYMAN, Sarah Julia, Sons of Habit and Tooth.
CONTINUE READING  London, UK, 10:00AM Monday 2 February 2026: Today, four-time GRAMMY® Award-winning writer, producer, multi-instrumentalist and all around multi-hyphenate icon, Lenny Kravitz has announced a huge open-air show, taking place at London’s Gunnersbury Park on Saturday 15 August 2026. Joined by special guests Leon Thomas, Joss Stone, Brooke Combe and De’Wayne, the new date is part of a powerhouse live run with his Lenny Kravitz Live 2026 tour, bringing Kravitz’s celebrated live show to fans around the world.
CONTINUE READING  Image: The Rolling People Future headline heroes are now lined-up to take to stages across Liverpool city centre as Sound City 2026 counts in exciting, emerging artists including Arctic Monkeys-collaborator, Tom Rowley, exciting Bristol upbeat pop outfit, Adult Leisure, and gritty, emotive Dublin quartet, Brooki for this May’s line-up. Having already announced other major names including Westside Cowboy, Jalen Ngonda, Keo and Brooke Combe, the latest 21 artist reveal finds the festival standing its ground as the UK festival where talent gets spotted first.
CONTINUE READING In the Park Newcastle returns to Exhibition Park this July, bringing some of the biggest names in music to the city.
The much-loved concert series kicks off on Wednesday 8th July with Lewis Capaldi, marking his biggest ever outdoor headline performance in the city. The show has now sold out, and due to overwhelming demand, an additional date has been added on Thursday 9th July. CONTINUE READING  STOCKTON CALLING has confirmed the full line-up for its hotly anticipated 15th edition, taking place on Easter Saturday, 4th April 2026 across seven venues in Stockton's town centre. One of the North’s leading multi-venue urban festivals, Stockton Calling once again delivers a bold and exciting snapshot of the UK’s live music landscape.
CONTINUE READING  New three-day outdoor music series launches in Derbyshire with Jo Whiley’s 90s Anthems, Lightning Seeds and The Shires.
A new outdoor music series will launch at Melbourne Hall, Derbyshire next summer, with a three-day programme confirmed for 24–26 July 2026. The event marks a significant expansion of Melbourne Hall’s live offering, positioning the stately home as a major music destination for the East Midlands. FIND OUT MORE  London, UK, 10:00AM Friday 21 November 2025: Festival Republic and Live Nation have today announced State Fayre, a brand new major weekend camping festival celebrating rock music, Americana, and barbecue taking place 26-28 June in Chelmsford, Essex. The UK’s largest music and barbecue festival, with a capacity of around 30,000, will feature spectacular headline performances from Kings Of Leon, Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts, and The Lumineers. Also joining them across the weekend at Hylands Park will be The Black Crowes, Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton, Counting Crows, Amble, Kingfishr, Dylan Gossett, Sierra Ferrell, Max McNown, KT Tunstall, The Coral and many more.
CONTINUE READING  In the Park has announced its return to Newcastle next summer, taking over Exhibition Park on Wednesday 8th July 2026 with global superstar Lewis Capaldi headlining. The show will mark Capaldi’s biggest-ever outdoor performance in the city.
CONTINUE READING  The festival that dishes out your annual dose of darkness like no other - TOMORROW’S GHOSTS - will return with a fresh serving in 2026.
After another sell-out triumph in 2025, Whitby’s ultimate Gothic weekender is supremely pleased to confirm the artists who will be flying the flag at its next Gathering. CONTINUE READING  Contemporary soul sensation, and former Liverpool resident, Jalen Ngonda has been announced as the first headliner to play at Sound City 2026, returning to Merseyside to play the festival and the ornate Grand Central Hall next spring. The UK’s pioneering multi-venue festival of new music discovery, having offered early-career showcases to the likes of The 1975, Charli XCX, Ed Sheeran, Stormzy and The xx over almost two decades, returns to the internationally-renowned music city over Sat 2 – Sun 3 May 2026.
CONTINUE READING  In the Park Newcastle returns in 2026 - Paul Weller Just Announced!
FIND OUT MORE.  London, 09:00AM Tuesday 7 October 2025: Northern Irish alt-rock juggernauts Snow Patrol have today announced a huge, open-air show taking place at London’s Crystal Palace Park on Friday 3 July 2026. They’ll be joined on the day by evocative singer Rag ‘N’ Bone Man plus indie pop newcomer Nieve Ella.
CONTINUE READING  With just days to go, excitement is building fast for The Gathering Sounds 2025, the North East’s biggest celebration of new music. The full set times have officially landed, and the stage is set for over 50 red-hot acts across 7 stages in Stockton-on-Tees.
Taking place on Saturday 27th September, the 2025 edition is officially the festival’s biggest and most ambitious yet, featuring performances from breakout stars. CONTINUE READING  Photo by: David Weddle Day two of the Come Together Festival in Newcastle saw headliners Kings Of Leon lighting up the Town Moor with a stunning show.
Check out our review and gallery here .  Photo credit: James Robinson This year’s Hardwick Festival was another brilliant weekend that really showed why it’s become such a favourite on the North East festival calendar. bringing three days of music, entertainment and family fun to the beautiful grounds of Hardwick Hall.
CONTINUE READING  Day one of the inaugural Come Together Festival on Newcastle’s historic Town Moor set the bar high. Thousands of music lovers gathered for a packed day of live performances, food, and plenty of atmosphere, all building towards the much-anticipated headline slot from Robbie Williams.
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