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Boardmasters confirms capacity and hours will stay the same for 2026 🏖️

The festival has submitted its license application, which includes a proposal to extend Thursday main stage hours to 11pm starting from 2027.

#Boardmasters #Newquay #FestivalNews
Boardmasters rules out capacity increase for 2026 festival
Boardmasters has confirmed its capacity will remain unchanged. Organisers have submitted a license application including proposals for 2027.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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TRNSMT is exploring plans to screen Scotland's World Cup clash with Morocco at Glasgow Green.

Festival bosses confirmed "flexibility" is being looked at for the Friday night schedule to avoid the clash.

#TRNSMT #Scotland #WorldCup2026
TRNSMT could show Scotland game on big screens
TRNSMT organisers are exploring schedule changes and big screens to allow fans to watch Scotland vs Morocco at the 2026 festival.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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Kendal Calling 2026 is looking stacked! 🦌

Biffy Clyro, Wolf Alice, Two Door Cinema Club and The Kooks head to the Lakes.

Plus: Scissor Sisters, The Libertines, The Vaccines & more.

95% of tickets are sold. Final drop Weds 10am.

#KendalCalling #BiffyClyro #WolfAlice
A vibrant festival poster for Kendal Calling 2026 featuring a whimsical illustration of the festival site in the Lake District, complete with green hills, camping tents, a Ferris wheel, and the Tim Peaks Diner. The text at the top reads "30th July - 2nd August 2026". The main headliners listed in large typography are Two Door Cinema Club, Biffy Clyro, Wolf Alice, and The Kooks. Below them, major acts include Scissor Sisters and The Libertines. A "Special Guests" section lists The Vaccines, Jamie Webster, The Lathums, Doves, Gabrielle, The Snuts, and Groove Armada DJ Set. A dense list of over 100 supporting artists fills the center, including names like Circa Waves, The Cribs, Ash, and The Coral. The bottom of the poster lists late-night parties and venue names like Lost Eden and The Picturehouse.
December 16, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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A new supergroup has just been tipped for Glastonbury 2027 by a major industry source... 👀

The project brings together two huge electronic and pop icons.

#Glastonbury #Glasto
Universal Music leak reveals first act for Glastonbury 2027
A leak from Universal Music Japan has confirmed TOMORA, a new project by The Chemical Brothers' Tom Rowlands and Aurora, for Glasto 2027
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December 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Moseley Folk reveals the first acts for its 20th Anniversary in 2026! 🍂

Featuring The Dead South, Johnny & Lillie Flynn, and Joshua Burnside.

Returning to Moseley Park, 4-6 Sept 2026.

#MoseleyFolk #Bluegrass #FolkMusic #Birmingham
A vertical digital poster on a deep purple background announcing "20 Years of Moseley Folk & Arts Festival". The design features scattered illustrations of autumn leaves in muted gold, teal, and pink, with small cloud graphics near the logo. The artist names are listed in large, bold typography: "The Dead South" in yellow at the top, followed by "Johnny & Lillie Flynn" in cream, and "Joshua Burnside" in teal. Below the names, smaller text reads "More to be announced". At the bottom right, the date and location are displayed: "4-6 September 2026, Moseley Park, Birmingham".
December 10, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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Here is the first wave of artists for Dot To Dot 2026! 🟢🌸

Lambrini Girls, Fcukers and NewDad lead the first 30 names heading to Bristol and Nottingham next May bank holiday.

Check out the poster below for the full list of emerging talent announced so far.

#d2dfest #DotToDot #FestivalNews
A vibrant green and pink lineup poster for Dot To Dot Festival 2026. The text "Dot To Dot 2026" is in the top left, and "Discover The Next Generation of New Music" is in the top right. The lineup is listed in alphabetical order on pink blocks: Adult DVD, Alice Costelloe, Another Country $$$$, AtticOmatic, Bleech 9:3, Blossom Caldarone, Clothesline From Hell, Eaves Wilder, Fcukers, Flooding, Fool Nelson, Grandmas House, Green Star, Hunny Buzz, Jessy Blakemore, Lambrini Girls, La Sécurité, Lawn Chair, Marsy, Meltt, Murkage Dave, NewDad, Pebbledash, Pollyfromthedirt, Pozzy, Prewn, Sarah Meth, Silver Gore, The Itch, The Rions. Dates at the bottom right read: Bristol Sat 23.05.26, Nottingham Sun 24.05.26.
December 9, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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Glastonbury 2025 traffic management hailed as the "most successful to date" by Somerset Council. 📉 £8.5k saved in monitoring costs. 🌡️ Amber heat alert managed safely during egress.

#Glastonbury #GlastonburyFestival
Glastonbury 2025 traffic hailed as ‘most successful to date’
A new scrutiny report declares Glastonbury 2025 traffic management the best yet, with Somerset Council saving thousands on monitoring costs.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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Robert Smith has curated the 2026 Teenage Cancer Trust lineup! 🎸

A massive week of shows featuring my bloody valentine, Garbage, Wolf Alice, Manic Street Preachers, Mogwai and more.

Tickets on sale Friday at 9am.
A concert poster for the Teenage Cancer Trust 2026 series at the Royal Albert Hall, presented by guest curator Robert Smith. The design features a high-contrast pink and black background with a silhouette of Robert Smith playing guitar overlaid on an image of the Royal Albert Hall. The text lists the lineup: Monday 23 March: Elbow & MRCY. Tuesday 24 March: A Night of Comedy with Maisie Adam, Bridget Christie, Jack Dee, Andy Hamilton, Dom Joly, Miles Jupp, Athena Kugblenu, Stewart Lee, Dara Ó Briain. Wednesday 25 March: Mogwai & Craven Faults & special guest Annika Kilkenny. Thursday 26 March: Manic Street Preachers & The Joy Formidable. Friday 27 March: my bloody valentine & CHVRCHES (stripped back). Saturday 28 March: Garbage & Placebo (stripped back). Sunday 29 March: Wolf Alice & Nilüfer Yanya. At the bottom, text reads: "Tickets on sale Friday 12 December at 9am". Sponsor logos for Aldi, Domino's, American Airlines, Metro, Absolute Radio, SJM Concerts, Twickets, and the Royal Alber
December 8, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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The full line-up for Discovery Festival 2026 has landed! 🎸🕺

Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Marc Almond & The Wanted 2.0 join The Libertines, Five, Tony Hadley & Level 42 for a huge weekend at Slessor Gardens! 🎪

#DiscoveryFestival #Dundee #FestivalLineUp #LiveMusic
A bright yellow grunge-style line-up poster for Discovery Festival Dundee, taking place at Slessor Gardens from 24-26 July 2026. The poster lists the acts for each day in black and white text boxes with torn paper edges. Friday 24 July features headliners The Libertines, supported by Lottery Winners and Reverend & The Makers. Saturday 25 July is headlined by Tony Hadley and Level 42, with special guest Marc Almond. Supporting acts include Haircut One Hundred, Hue & Cry, and Jaki Graham. Sunday 26 July features headliners Five and special guest Sophie Ellis-Bextor. They are joined by The Wanted 2.0, The Amy Winehouse Band, and Roisin McCarney. The bottom of the poster shows a black silhouette of the Dundee waterfront skyline and the website address www.discoveryfestival.co.uk.
December 5, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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The Brick Lane Jazz Festival 2026 line-up just got even bigger! 🎺

We're hyped to reveal that Joe Armon-Jones and anaiis & Grupo Cosmo are joining jazz-funk legend Brian Jackson as headliners for the 5th anniversary edition.

#BLJF2026 #JazzFestival #LondonEvents #NewMusic

A lineup poster for Brick Lane Jazz Festival, taking place from Friday 24th to Sunday 26th April 2026. The design features a dark background with a large, stylized orange floral or leaf motif in the center. The festival logo is at the top in cream and pale green text. The three headliners are listed prominently in blue text: Joe Armon-Jones, anaiis & Grupo Cosmo, and Brian Jackson. Below them, a massive list of supporting artists appears in smaller text, including acts like A Grime Supreme, Aby Coulibaly, Alexander Flood, Another Taste, BONITA, Jembaa Groove, and many others. The bottom of the poster displays sponsor logos including The Truman Brewery, Jazz re:freshed, Tomorrow's Warriors, Signature Brew, and Nord.
December 5, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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The first 30+ artists for Beat The Streets 2026 have been revealed! 🏠🎶

Nottingham's favourite charity festival returns on Sunday 25th January.

Featuring: Bloodworm, Bored Marsh, Dring, Marvin’s Revenge, Saffron Gray, White Town & many more.

#BeatTheStreets #Nottingham #MusicFestival
A concert line-up poster for Beat The Streets 2026 featuring a graphic of roads or pipes connecting a house logo. The text lists artists performing in Nottingham on Sunday 25th January 2026. Artists listed include Alfie Sharp, Archy and the Astronauts, Ben Mark Smith and the Balancing Acts, Bloodworm, Brother Dust, Commons, Davoli, Dring, Drury Hill, Eyre Llew, Fat Digester, Gangsta Picnic, Highspeedpeach, Hunch Power, Jahrel JP and the Future, Josie Beth, Kooey, LDYA, Louis Guy, Make Strangers, Marvins Revenge, Megs, Moran, Oliver Pinder, Part Time Animals, People Laughing, Pict, Saffron Gray, Seegz, Shimron Samuel, Sun & Moon, The Harbours, The Mumbo Orchestra, The Rossettis, and White Town. The poster states all proceeds go to homeless charities and tickets are on sale now.
December 4, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Ren has been added to the Boomtown 2026 line-up! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

The Welsh singer-songwriter joins Madness, Scissor Sisters and Kneecap for Chapter 5. Warning: Tickets are now running very low following the festival's double win at the UK Festival Awards. 🎟️

#Boomtown
Ren joins the Boomtown line-up as tickets run low
Welsh artist Ren joins Boomtown's Chapter 5: Radical Redesign lineup, with organisers warning limited tickets remain for the August 2026 event.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Spotify Wrapped has dropped 🎧📊

But if your 2025 recap feels totally off, there’s a reason. We’ve broken down 6 ways your stats get skewed – from short songs counting more than long ones to algorithmic playlists and sleep sounds hijacking your data.

#SpotifyWrapped
Six reasons why your Spotify Wrapped might look wrong this year
As music fans await Spotify Wrapped, experts explain why your top songs might look inaccurate this year due to algorithms and cut-off dates.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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The first wave for Deer Shed Festival 2026 is here! 🦌✨

Music Headliners: Sleaford Mods, Say She She, Everything Everything.

Comedy Headliners: Stewart Lee, The Adam Buxton Band.

Plus The Twilight Sad, Fat Dog, Bar Italia & loads more.

#DeerShed @deershed.bsky.social
A dark grey poster with pixelated text announcing the Deer Shed Festival 2026 First Wave Music and Comedy lineup. Music Headliners listed at the top: Sleaford Mods, Say She She, Everything Everything. "Plus Special Guests" listed below: The Twilight Sad, Fat Dog. Support acts are listed in three columns: Bar Italia, Working Men's Club, Getdown Services, Jasmine.4.T, BCUC, Sorry, Brògeal, Bill Ryder-Jones. Further support acts listed in smaller text: The New Eves, La Sécurité, Angeline Morrison, Theatre, Rizan Said, Jamie Dalton, Chinese American Bear, Karma Sheen, Loula Yorke, Dominie Hooper, Roller Disco Death Party, Natalie Wildgoose, Songbird Medicine Show featuring Jack Francis and Hattie Whitehead. Bottom section for Comedy: Stewart Lee (large text), The Adam Buxton Band, Rachel Parris, Laura Lexx. A logo of a deer head in a house shape is in the center with text "First Wave Music + Comedy" and "Deer Shed 2026".
December 3, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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We have the full list of winners from last night's UK Festival Awards in Manchester! 🏆

Big wins for Boomtown Fair, Shambala Festival, and Lindisfarne. 🏕️ Plus recognition for Pulp, Wychwood, and the Arcadia Dragonfly.
UK Festival Awards 2025: Full list of the winners
The full list of winners from the UK Festival Awards 2025 in Manchester. Shambala Festival, Boomtown, and Truck Festival take top honours.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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🚨 LINDISFARNE 2026 LINE-UP 🚨

Faithless, Razorlight and The Proclaimers headline the return of Lindisfarne Festival to Beal Farm next September! 🌊

Huge support from Soul II Soul, Professor Green, Elvana, Tide Lines & Utah Saints.

#LindisfarneFestival #UKFestivals #Northumberland
A vibrant, psychedelic festival poster for Lindisfarne Festival 2026, featuring intricate blue and purple patterns with stylized clouds, fish, and abstract shapes. The text "1st Wave Announcement" appears at the top. The headliners are listed in large, bold gold lettering: FAITHLESS, RAZORLIGHT, and THE PROCLAIMERS. Below the headliners, supporting acts are listed in pink and white text, including Soul II Soul, Elvana, Tide Lines, Professor Green, Heather Small, and Utah Saints. A larger list of acts follows, including Ferocious Dog, The Amy Winehouse Band, Bombskare, Snayx, The Rosadocs, and many others. At the bottom, the dates "3 4 5 SEPTEMBER 2026" are displayed on the left, the festival logo in the center, and the location "BEAL FARM, NORTHUMBERLAND, TD15 2PB" on the right. A strip at the very bottom lists features: "8 STAGES - LICENCED BARS - ARTISAN FOOD VILLAGE - GLAMPING - COMEDY - SPOKEN WORD - WALKABOUTS - DJS".
December 3, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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Phase Two has landed for Terminal V 2026!

Featuring I Hate Models, Patrick Mason, Anetha, and huge B2Bs from Ben Techy x Luciid, Clouds x Tommy Holohan, SIM0NE x SPFDJ and more.

Tickets back on sale Thursday 4th Dec at 9am.

#TerminalV #Edinburgh
A digital lineup poster for Terminal V Festival 2026, set against a dark background with textured red and teal abstract elements. The header text reads "Sat 18th & Sun 19th April 2026 - Terminal V Festival". The central list displays the Phase Two artist lineup in alphabetical order, including names like 999999999, Adrián Mills, Alarico, Alex Farell, Anetha, Ben Hemsley, Ben Techy x Luciid, Benwal x Helena Lauwaert, Biianco, Byorn, Chlär, Clara Cuvé, Clouds x Tommy Holohan, Dart x Kyle Starkey, David Löhlein, DJ Gigola, East End Dubs, Emilija, Fantasm, Fumi, I Hate Models, Klangkuenstler, Klofama, La La, Lola Cerise, Main Phase, Mall Grab, Morgan Seatree, Negitiv, Nicolas Julian, Novah, Onlynumbers, Øtta x DJ Gigola, Paige Tomlinson, Patrick Mason, Pegassi, Raxeller, Restricted, Robert Hood, Santøs, Sara Landry presents Eternalism, SIM0NE x SPFDJ, Somewhen, Spray, Special Request, Stephen Brown, Traumer, Ueberrest, Überkikz, Vieze Asbak, Will Atkinson, Winson, and Yanamaste.
December 2, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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The Brexit touring crisis is getting worse, not better. New UK Music report shows 32% of artists affected, 95% seeing earnings drop, and 78% receiving fewer EU invites. This is why festival lineups are looking increasingly British-only 🎸

#Brexit #UKMusic #Festivals
Brexit touring crisis: why your festival line-up looks so British
A new UK Music report reveals 32% of artists are now significantly affected by Brexit red tape. This means fewer EU bands at UK festivals.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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The Shindig Festival 2026 line-up has landed! 🌸 Fat Dog and War lead the charge for the Garden of Delights at Charlton Park.

Plus Mungo's Hi-Fi, Snapped Ankles, Pola & Bryson & more!

#ShindigFestival #FestivalLineup #UKFestivals
A vibrant green festival poster for 'Shindig Festival: Garden of Delights'. The text at the top reads 'Shindig Festival' in a red box, above 'Garden of Delights' in large, colourful, stylized lettering with floral flourishes. Dates are listed as 'May 21-24 Bank Holiday' and the location is 'Charlton Park, Malmesbury'. The line-up is listed in blocks of orange and beige text. Headliners in large font are: FAT DOG * WAR (with a note 'Only UK Show Outside London'). Below them: Mungo's Hi-Fi, My Baby, Snapped Ankles. Other listed acts include: Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy, Joshua Idehen, Aroop Roy, Chali 2na (Live Band), Pola & Bryson, 2Fox, Close Counters, Dr Meaker, Jamz Supernova, Stanton Warriors, Borez, Svetti, A.Skillz, Dub Pistols, Ed Solo, Serial Killaz, Deekline, Kelvin 373, Kaya Fyah, Laid Blak, Teke::Teke, Omega Nebula, Bryte, The Hempolics, Altern 8, Jumpin Jack Frost, Kenny Ken, Zero B, Swankout, and many more.
December 2, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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Wednesday entry is sold out. Here is when the official resale likely drops and how to avoid being one of the 172 people turned away at the gates last year.

#Boomtown #BoomtownFair
Boomtown 2026 resale tickets: process and expected dates
With Wednesday entry sold out, here's the latest on resale tickets for Boomtown 2026 which should be available in the spring.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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It's here. The Reading & Leeds 2026 line-up is official. 🎸✨

Headliners:
Charli XCX • Chase & Status • Dave • Florence + The Machine • Fontaines D.C. • RAYE

HUGE change for Leeds: A new Thursday Main Stage headlined by Kasabian.

#RandL26 #ReadingFestival #LeedsFestival #MusicNews
Official line-up poster for Leeds Festival 2026 with a black and gold/yellow color scheme. At the top, "PEPSI PRESENTS LEEDS [26] 27-30 AUGUST" appears in stylized text. Six headliners are listed across the top in bold yellow typography: Charli XCX, Chase & Status, Dave, Florence + The Machine, Fontaines D.C., and RAYE. Below each name is a vintage-style black and white portrait photo of the respective artist. A dedicated section below highlights "THURSDAY NIGHT: KASABIAN" with the band's photo. The lower section displays "SPECIAL GUESTS" in yellow, listing supporting acts including Skepta, Sombr, Role Model, Jade, Josh Baker, Kneecap, Kettama, Geese, Skye Newman, Adéla, and Keo. One name is obscured by a blank yellow rectangular stamp. At the bottom, text reads "PLUS MANY MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED". Official line-up poster for Reading Festival 2026 with a black and red color scheme. At the top, "PEPSI PRESENTS READING [26] 27-30 AUGUST" appears in stylized text. Six headliners are listed across the top in bold red typography: Charli XCX, Chase & Status, Dave, Florence + The Machine, Fontaines D.C., and RAYE. Below each name is a vintage-style black and white portrait photo of the respective artist. The lower section displays "SPECIAL GUESTS" in red, listing supporting acts including Skepta, Sombr, Role Model, Jade, Josh Baker, Kneecap, Kettama, Chris Stussy, Geese, Skye Newman, Adéla, and Keo. One name is obscured by a blank red rectangular stamp. At the bottom, text reads "PLUS MANY MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED".
December 1, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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Reading & Leeds 2026 appears to be go! 🚨

Chase & Status, Florence + The Machine and Fontaines D.C. have all posted identical teaser graphics or confirmations on their Instagram stories last night.

#RandL26 #ReadingFestival #LeedsFestival
Reading & Leeds: Artists confirmed including Chase & Status
Florence + The Machine, Fontaines D.C. and Chase & Status have all posted on Instagram confirming Reading & Leeds appearances.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:52 AM
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Joy Crookes has been announced for Cross The Tracks 2026! 🎺

She joins headliner Little Simz at Brockwell Park next May.

Plus: 70s funk legends WAR and Aussie soul singer Don West added to the bill.

#CrossTheTracks #JoyCrookes #LittleSimz #LondonFestivals
A bright, textured orange and pink lineup poster for Cross The Tracks festival. The header text reads: "Cross The Tracks. Bank Holiday Sunday, 24th May 2026. Brockwell Park, Brixton. Midday-10:30pm." The artist lineup is listed in large, white typography: Headliner: Little Simz Joy Crookes KOKOROKO, Obongjayar DON WEST, WAR Lady Wray, Brooke Combe Bricknasty, SHOLTO, Bel Cobain The Womack Sisters, Channel One Reek0, Sonnyjim & Goya Gumbani w/ Franky Bones Ensemble BexBlu, Charlotte Dowsson, Brother Wallace The Josh Barry Experience, 2fox (Live), ZENA Footer text reads: "Plus Many More Artists TBA. London's #1 Jazz, Funk & Soul Festival." Logos for 'drip' and 'Tango' are in the bottom left corner. Bottom right text: "Tickets On Sale Now xthetracks.com".
November 28, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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The seaside reunion is ON! 🎡🌊

Lovebox returns to Dreamland Margate for a massive bank holiday weekender. Scissor Sisters, Rudimental, Groove Armada, and more join the family.

#Lovebox2026 #ScissorSisters #DreamlandMargate

A vertical festival poster for Lovebox Presented by Dreamland 2026. A blue background features floating bubbles and a hand. Text splits the line-up by day. Friday 29th May in yellow font features Rudimental, Armand Van Helden, Groove Armada, and DJ EZ. Saturday 30th May in pink font features Scissor Sisters, Friendly Fires, Soul II Soul, and Jayda G. Footer reads: 29 & 30 May 2026, Dreamland Margate. A bright pink vertical poster for Lovebox Friday 29th May. A hand holds a melting ice cube at the bottom. Large yellow text lists the line-up: Rudimental, Armand Van Helden, Groove Armada (DJ Set), Girls Don't Sync, DJ EZ, David Rodigan, Mike Skinner (DJ Set), 4AM KRU, Goldie B2B Special Request, Hot Blood, Emily Rawson, JAW-G, and Abbie Neill. A vertical poster for Lovebox Saturday 30th May. A close-up image shows a mouth with red lipstick holding a heart-shaped red lollipop. Pink text over the image lists the line-up: Scissor Sisters, Friendly Fires, Soul II Soul (Live), Jayda G, Dan Shake, Horse Meat Disco, Storm Mollison, Hot Blood, Dance Dance Dance, Ni Gel, Huns N' Roses, and Bee Onyett.
November 28, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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Public Health Wales is investigating a confirmed outbreak of E.coli linked to The Big Tribute Festival held in Aberystwyth this August.
E.coli outbreak at Big Tribute Festival investigated
Health officials confirm E.coli outbreak at Big Tribute Festival in Aberystwyth this August. Investigation ongoing into contamination source.
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November 28, 2025 at 10:35 AM