 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.
CONTINUE READING  Global alt-pop phenom sombr has announced details of his highly anticipated debut album, ‘I Barely Know Her’. Set for release on August 22 via Warner Records, ‘I Barely Know Her’ is poised to catapult the 20-year-old MTV VMA Best New Artist nominee into superstardom status following an incredible year of momentous record-breaking charting success for a debut artist, and sold-out headline and arena tour dates around the world.
CONTINUE READING  The Gathering Sounds, the North East’s festival for the best in new music, today unveils the full line-up for its 2025 edition – and it's the most ambitious yet. Taking place on Saturday 27th September 2025 across seven venues in Stockton-on-Tees, the day-long celebration of new and next-gen talent will feature over 50 acts, from local heroes to the hottest names on the UK and Irish scenes.
CONTINUE READING  Take big name headliners, an A-Z of next wave rock ‘n’ roll talent, the beautiful seaside Bridlington Spa ballroom, and a fan community from across the UK and beyond, and you have one of the highlights of this summer festival calendar. So if you’re in a rising band, here’s your opportunity to play This Feeling By Sea across the weekend of August 29th and 30th. How? Read on…
 THE FINAL COUNTDOWN IS ON: LAST 5% OF TICKETS ON SALE FOR LOST MINDS FESTIVAL 2025
Virtual site tour, interactive app and site map revealed today FIND OUT MORE HERE  Royel Otis photo by Zora Sicher Today, Royel Otis share their latest effortlessly infectious single, “car,” a bittersweet slice of jangle pop out now on OURNESS / Capitol Records. The summery new song was today’s BBC Radio 1 “Hottest Record” track and arrives alongside the news that the celebrated Aussie duo will release their second studio album, hickey, on August 22
CONTINUE READING  Photo Line up below (Clockwise): Max Cavalera, Igor Cavalera, Alex Cha, Jackie Cruz, Travis Stone, Adam Jarvis Pulling themselves back out of the vault since 2017, activist band Nailbomb returns to the stages, this time with a European tour on the August festival circuit.
Current lineup of Nailbomb personnel: Max Cavalera (Soulfly GAAD, Cavalera, Killer Be Killed) Igor Cavalera (Cavalera, GAAD, Healing Magic) Jackie Cruz (GAAD, Jade Helm) Travis Stone (Cavalera, Pig Destroyer) Adam Jarvis (Pig Destroyer, Scour)** Alex Cha (Pig Destroyer)** **Members will not be at Bloodstock or Alcatraz, to be replaced with Chris Moore (Repulsion, Coke Bust, Vosh) and Demir Soyer (Goetia) for selected dates. “Nailbomb is excited to welcome Chris Moore (Repulsion, Coke Bust, Vosh) and Demir Soyer (Goetia) to slay with us at Bloodstock, Alcatraz, and in Cervia, Italy”. Spoonfest Charity Music extravaganza raises much needed fundsfor Wooden Spoon Northumberland.6/8/2025  Despite the heavens opening with intermittent rain showers, Wooden Spoon
Northumberland held their annual music festival Spoonfest, raising much needed funds for children’s rugby charity Wooden Spoon. Hosted by Alnwick Rugby Club, line-up highlights included tribute bands Planet Abba and Ed Sheeran, Howay the Lads and talented local actor and singer Lewis Denny, who took a break from his showbiz career to support his home town of Alnwick. Lewis Denny is appearing in panto this Christmas at the Tyne Theatre, Newcastle. CONTINUE READING  Photo: Steven Smiley Don Valley, Sheffield – AUGUST 27TH – AUGUST 31ST 2025
Rock N Roll Circus is thrilled to announce a rock and roll legend as the new Friday night headliner for its 2025 Sheffield edition. Stepping into the spotlight is none other than Bryan Adams, ensuring an unforgettable five days of live music at Don Valley. CONTINUE READING   Credit: Jeremy Saffer Left to right: Cody Weissinger (guitar), Homer Umbanhowar (drums), Lee Jennings (vocals), Robert Weston (bass), Caleb Freihaut (guitar/auxiliary) THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT--Lee Jennings (Vocals), Cody Weissinger (Guitar), Caleb Freihaut (Guitar/Auxiliary), Robert Weston (Bass), and Homer Umbanhowar (Drums)—are currently touring with Ice Nine Kills, who’ve now invited the band to be a part of their “ICE NINE KILLS: HELL OF A SUMMER TOUR” along with Dayseeker, Kim Dracula, and Mest. THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT will jump on the new trek starting September 2. The Live Nation-produced tour will bring the bands to arenas and amphitheaters across the country and is set to launch August 10 in Waukee, IA.
CONTINUE READING  Lost Minds Festival has confirmed the final wave of artists set to descend on Newcastle’s Exhibition Park this summer, completing a huge line-up for what promises to be the city’s biggest electronic music event of 2025.
CONTINUE READING  With exactly 5 weeks to go Red Rooster festival reveals some of its most popular experiences on top of a programme of the best in live Country, Blues, Rock & Roll and Americana music, all personally sourced from both sides of the Atlantic, and set against the beautiful backdrop of Euston Hall.
CONTINUE READING Lindisfarne Festival 2025: DOVES Announced as Final Headliner for the North East’s Wildest Weekend4/25/2025  Tucked away on the ruggedly beautiful Northumberland coastline, just a stone’s throw from the iconic Holy Island, Lindisfarne Festival returns this August bank holiday for what promises to be its biggest, boldest, and most breathtaking celebration yet—marking an incredible 10 years of unforgettable music, mischief, and memories.
And now, with the legendary Doves confirmed to headline the Friday night alongside Armand Van Helden, the countdown just got even more exciting. CONTINUE READING |
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