On the 25th of April, I had the pleasure of attending the launch party for Dizraeli’s new album Joy Machine, and let me tell you, it was as joyous as …
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Well, I hate to say it, but 2024 is looking to be the festival apocalypse with dozens of outright cancellations and loads of other festivals running for their final year. …
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Boomtown Fair 2023: Creative Wonderland or Corporate Hellhole?
by Tim Bradfordby Tim BradfordSo, I have just spent the last week at Boomtown Fair 2023, and I have a lot to say about it. Taking place in the Matterley Bowl, a short distance …
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Download Overcrowding has got too bad! We should split it to help fix the problem.
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Festival Fairground Rides: Please Turn Your Music Off
by Tim Bradfordby Tim BradfordI love festivals. I go to as many as I can and I’ve seen everything – from a few hippies partying in the woods, to some of the largest events …
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Your Ultimate Survival Guide to Download Festival 2023
by Tim Bradfordby Tim BradfordAre you ready for the headbanging, moshing mayhem that is Download Festival 2023? Navigating and planning for the Uk’s biggest metal festival can be challenging—thats why we have made this …
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The story behind the ‘Jesus plane’ that’s been flying over festivals – and some of their best pics
by Guest Author & thefestivalsby Guest Author & thefestivalsFlyJesus now believe their mission is complete and have shared the story behind the project with us, along with some of their best pics.
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Festivals can transform cities by making space for overlooked people and cultures
by Guest Author & thefestivalsby Guest Author & thefestivalsCities all over the world are facing major crises – from failing services and mounting inequalities, to climate emergencies.
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The environmental cost of abandoning your tent at a music festival
by Guest Authorby Guest AuthorThe images of abandoned tents are more than just a comment on the environmental and ethical impacts of the festival itself.
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How your phone can interrupt the good vibes of a summer music festival
by Guest Authorby Guest AuthorYou might want to think about how much your phone features in the memories you make at festivals this summer.