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Glastonbury festival organiser dismisses rumours that Madonna will headline in 2027
Emily Eavis says the festival has booked its headliners, but the Queen of Pop is "definitely not" among them.
August 14, 2026Andrea Bocelli to play in Wales for first time in 22 years
The Italian tenor will perform at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff in May 2027.
August 10, 2026'Put your phone down': K-pop band weighs in on concert etiquette
Cortis's plea has drawn mixed reactions in a fandom that's obsessed with capturing every moment.
August 6, 2026James forced to pull out of Belladrum headline slot as Tim Booth loses voice
Festival producer Dougie Brown said it was rare to lose a headliner but Razorlight had been asked to step up to the slot on Saturday night.
August 1, 2026Mahrajan Festival is a 'milestone' for Arabic community
The festival is making its debut in London with the likes of Saint Levant and Dystinct performing.
July 31, 2026Festival bans camping stoves and disposable BBQs
The Dorset festival is banning items that post a fire hazard due to the hot weather and dry ground.
July 30, 2026Tougher to survive as a music festival in the UK, says Womad founder Peter Gabriel
Genesis frontman Peter Gabriel says putting on WOMAD in Wiltshire is always a "gamble".
July 27, 2026Reading Festival applies for main stage music on a fourth day
Wednesdays and Thursdays are seen as warm-up days ahead of the main Reading Festival weekend.
July 11, 2026Pitbull fans set Guinness World Record at BST Hyde Park show
Mr Worldwide's fans have set the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps.
July 10, 2026Missing Glastonbury? There's a festival on your doorstep this weekend
Stars like Fatboy Slim and Becky Hill will play small local venues to celebrate the UK music scene.
June 25, 2026Lewis Capaldi returns to TRNSMT 'firing on all cylinders'
Fans also saw performances from former Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards and BBC Introducing Artist of the Year Jacob Alon.
June 21, 2026France bans alcohol at music festival events under red heatwave alert
Annual street parties attended by millions ordered to help “preserve” healthcare services in 40C (104F) heat.
June 21, 2026TRNSMT fans shake off Scotland loss in sun-soaked Fratellis sing-a-long
The festival's first day saw torrential rain throughout the afternoon, but there was warm weather to start off Saturday.
June 20, 2026UK rapper thanks Linkin Park for 'changing my life' with freestyle shoutout
Mike Shinoda from the band says he spotted Megan Da Savage's rap on an independent music platform.
June 18, 2026Linkin Park to make Download Festival history
Linkin Park will make history as the first female-fronted band to headline Download Festival.
June 13, 2026Olivia Rodrigo sings about heartbreak but she's already chosen her wedding song
The pop star discusses the difficulty of writing happy songs, and her Glastonbury anxiety attack.
June 10, 2026From bands to bags to beer bins - everything you need to know ahead of Download festival
Donington Park is gearing up to host the UK's biggest festival of rock and metal music.
June 10, 2026Chaka Khan and Simple Minds to headline Radio 2 in the Park
The three-day flagship event is set to take place between 11 and 13 September in City Park, Stirling.
June 9, 2026'Eat, sleep, rave, repeat': Fatboy Slim lights up Radio 1's Big Weekend
The veteran DJ closed out the dance-focused day as the festival landed in Sunderland's Herrington Country Park.
May 22, 2026Madonna, Shakira and BTS to headline World Cup half-time show
Madonna, Shakira and K-pop boy band BTS will headline the Super Bowl-style half-time show at this summer's World Cup final.
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Glastonbury festival organiser dismisses rumours that Madonna will headline in 2027
Madonna has hinted that she will perform in the UK next year, but has not said where Glastonbury organiser Emily Eavis has said the festival has booked its headliners for next summer - but scotched r
Andrea Bocelli to play in Wales for first time in 22 years
Andrea Bocelli is one of the most well-known classical musicians in the world Andrea Bocelli is set to return to Wales for the first time in 22 years as part of a new festival. The Italian tenor wil
'Put your phone down': K-pop band weighs in on concert etiquette
Boyband Cortis has consistently urged fans to ditch their phones and engage with them directly Kicking off their global tour in the South Korean city of Incheon, the five members of K-pop boy band Co
James forced to pull out of Belladrum headline slot as Tim Booth loses voice
Festival organisers said James frontman Tim Booth had lost his voice Manchester indie band James have been forced to pull out of their headline set at Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival after frontman T
Mahrajan Festival is a 'milestone' for Arabic community
Egyptian singer Lella Fadda says she is "super proud" to be performing at Mahrajan Festival Some of the biggest Arabic artists in the world are descending on the UK on Saturday - for a "first of its
Festival bans camping stoves and disposable BBQs
Camp Bestival features a range of family-friendly acts and activities A music festival has banned revellers using camping stoves at their tents and disposable barbecues anywhere on site due to the ho
'Tougher to survive' as a music festival in the UK
Peter Gabriel on the WOMAD stage with festival director Chris Smith The large number of music festivals held in the UK makes the industry "tougher to survive" here than in other countries, one festiv
Festival applies for main stage music extension
More than 100,000 revellers attend Reading Festival each year Reading Festival organisers have applied for a licensing change that would allow music on the main stage on a fourth day of the event. M
Pitbull fans set Guinness World Record at BST Hyde Park show
Pitbull hailed the experience as a 'blessing' and an 'honour' Pitbull and his legion of fans have set the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps at his headline B
Missing Glastonbury? There's a festival on your doorstep this weekend
Pop star Becky Hill will play the 250-capacity Marrs Bar in her home town of Worcester as part of the Everywhere At Once festival Maybe it's a blessing that Glastonbury's taken a year off. There isn'
Lewis Capaldi returns to TRNSMT 'firing on all cylinders'
Lewis Capaldi declared he was "firing on cylinders now'" as he brought this year's TRNSMT festival to a close, after his well publicised mental health struggles. He told the crowd at Glasgow Green th
TRNSMT fans shake off Scotland loss in Fratellis sing-a-long
TRNSMT fans have been able to shake off their World Cup disappointment and bask in sunshine as the second day of the festival gets under way. The event at Glasgow Green was hit with torrential rain t
UK rapper thanks Linkin Park for 'changing my life' with freestyle shoutout
An up-and-coming UK rapper's thanked Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda for "changing my life" after he praised one of her freestyles. Morgan Da Savage's rap went viral after she performed on DJ and producer
Limp Bizkit, Linkin Park, Guns N' Roses, and more named on Download Festival 2026 lineup
Download Festival has officially unveiled the first wave of its 2026 lineup, confirming UK exclusive headlining sets from Limp Bizkit (Friday), Guns N' Roses (Saturday), and Linkin Park (Sunday). The
FESTIVAL NEWS: Download Festival Reveals First Wave Of Bands For 2026 Including Headliners
Download Festival have revealed their first names for 2026, including three UK exclusive headliners. Limp Bizkit, Guns N’ Roses and Linkin Park top the bill next year, joined by a plethora of names i
Olivia Rodrigo Nearly Had 'Anxiety Attack' Before Big Festival Performance
Photo: Getty Images Olivia Rodrigo recently revealed that she experienced a near anxiety attack before her headlining performance at Glastonbury 2025. The 23-year-old pop star took to the Pyramid St
Olivia Rodrigo Nearly Had 'Anxiety Attack' Before Big Festival Performance
Photo: Getty Images Olivia Rodrigo recently revealed that she experienced a near anxiety attack before her headlining performance at Glastonbury 2025. The 23-year-old pop star took to the Pyramid St
Simple Minds and Chaka Khan to headline star-studded Radio 2 festival
The Script, ABC, Blue and Cast are amongst the other acts appearing at the festival in Stirling Removed from bookmarks From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on t
From bands to bags to beer bins - everything you need to know ahead of Download festival
Rock royalty is gearing up to descend on Donington Park for the 23rd Download festival. The UK's biggest celebration of metal music takes place at the Leicestershire racetrack that once hosted the le
Radio 2 In The Park line-up revealed with Chaka Khan and Simple Minds
Radio 2 In The Park has revealed its full line-up for a three-day takeover of City Park in Stirling, Scotland, with Chaka Khan set to headline on Saturday night and Simple Minds closing the festival o