Manchester Psych Fest is one of the standouts of the summer festival calendar: comprised of various venues across the city, the day is a showcase of some of the best bands around, as well as Manchester’s fantastic music heritage. The day starts in Circle Square, where wristband collection is a…
Held over two days at Bristol’s Clifton Downs, FORWARDS 2024 brings together a diverse array of artists which span genres and generations while also providing a platform for discussions on pressing societal issues. Despite the adverse weather, the infamously lively city maintains its high energy and commitment to its singularity…
“A band. Again.” So goes the social media bio of LCD Soundsystem – both a sweet, endearingly honest description of them, and also perhaps a tongue-in-cheek nod to the group’s myriad ‘final’ gigs and breakups. The darlings of 00s indie electronica are firmly back on the touring circuit, headlining All…
Nestled in the Derbyshire countryside, Y Not has quickly established itself as one of the UK’s fastest-growing festivals. The 2024 edition electrified the Peak District this August, attracting over 25,000 music enthusiasts from across the country for a weekend of unforgettable performances. With a stellar, if somewhat familiar, line-up of…
The taste of an overly warm can of lager. The creeping sense you’ve committed to seeing the wrong set, at the wrong end of the site. Come to that, the creeping sense you’ve already gotten sunburn. The wrong footwear for mud. A headliner pulling out hours before their set. Ah…
With ample representation from grassroots venues, magazines, record stores and radio outlets alike: Wide Awake’s colourful lineup poster reads as a United Nations summit for the head honchos of Britain’s rich alternative scene. Now celebrating several years since first announcing itself to revellers back in 2021 (2020 was scheduled to…
Iconic electronic duo Underworld have been added for the 2024 Forwards Festival lineup. Composed of the dynamic duo Karl Hyde and Rick Smith, Underworld have been redefining the electronic and dance music scene for over three decades with an innovative approach to music which has consistently challenged conventions. The upcoming…
FORWARDS Festival, the two-day spectacle set to take over Bristol’s Clifton Downs between August 31st and September 1st, returns in 2024 with an almighty lineup Renowned for its progressive approach to music and social initiatives, the lineup for 2024 is as diverse and eclectic as the city it resides in.…
Imagine this: a cool spring afternoon where the sun is beating down from above, and only a mellow breeze getting in the way of it being a truly glorious day. Most would argue that this is the perfect cue to grab an iced coffee or a couple of tinnies, whip…
Another month, another day festival for the city of Bristol to put in their ever-growing calendar. Having only opened its doors for the first time in 2022, Outer Town has rapidly become a highlight of the year for Bristolians itching to see some of the most hotly-tipped acts in the…