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In Photos: Junction 2

Junction 2 returned to London’s Boston Manor Park for its ninth edition last weekend, with Helena Hauff, Midland and Mount Kimbie on the bill.

Simple Things completes its main festival line-up with Nala Sinephro, Clark, The Bug and more

Set to return to Bristol for its 11th edition in collaboration with Crack Magazine, Team Love and Bristol Beacon, independent festival Simple Things has completed the line-up for its main festival day on Saturday, 8 November.

No Bounds Festival reveals the next phase of its 2025 programme

Returning for its eighth edition from 10-12 October, No Bounds Festival will take over various venues across Sheffield and Rotherham to explore the theme of Grit & Graft.

All Points East reveals new artists for opening show with Cleo Sol

London’s All Points East has announced a new wave of artists for its opening show on Friday, 15 August. ‘Provenance’ will feature a headline set from Cleo Sol, a world exclusive performance from SAULT and much more.

Listen to a playlist curated by multidisciplinary artist GAUNT

Welcome back to Selections, a series of artist-curated playlists from those in the know.

Listen to a playlist of tracks Anetha‘s had on repeat this summer

Welcome back to Selections, a series of artist-curated playlists from those in the know.

Simple Things completes week-long programme with Moin, John Maus, Autechre and more

The Bristol-based, Crack Magazine-affiliated festival completes its weeklong line-up for its 2025 edition.

Palomosa Festival reveals the line-up for its 2025 edition

Taking place from 4-6 September, Palomosa returns to Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montréal, for its second edition. 

Get tickets for Motion’s closing event in collaboration with Just Jack

The Bristol club is linking up with Just Jack for its final event, ‘The Last Dance’, on Saturday 19 July.

In Photos: Kappa FuturFestival 2025

Kappa FuturFestival transformed Turin’s Parco Dora into a techno playground for its 12th edition, with heavyweights like Helena Hauff, Donato Dozzy and Surgeon on the bill.

SHAPE+ announce its final artist list and new Bandcamp compilation

Concluding its EU and Pro Helvetia-funded period, the platform has revealed its new roster of experimental artists.

C2C Festival announces new additions to 2025 line-up

Smerz, Maria Somerville, billy woods and more join the programme for the Turin-based festival.

The Warehouse Project announces new shows for 2025 season

The Manchester party has revealed four new nights set to take place this autumn.

Semibreve Festival announces second wave of artists for its 2025 programme

µ-Ziq, João Galante, Rafael Toral and more have joined the line-up for the 15th edition of the festival, which will take place from 23-26 October in Braga.

Simple Things announces opening concert with Daniel Avery playing live and very special, closely affiliated guests

The opening concert will take place on 7 November at Bristol Beacon.

What’s happening at Open’er Festival this week

Running from 2-5 July, Open’er returns to the coast of Gdynia with a four-stage programme hosting Arca, FKA twigs, A. G. Cook, Massive Attack and more.

Blackhaine presents new Factory International-produced immersive show

‘And Now I Know What Love Is’ will take place from 9-19 July at Manchester’s Diecast.

In Photos: MEO Kalorama 2025

The fourth edition of the Lisbon festival was lit up by standout performances from FKA twigs, Model/Actriz, and Helena Hauff.

Listen to a playlist of tracks Lime Garden have on repeat right now

Welcome back to Selections, a series of artist-curated playlists from those in the know.

Gaswerk Music Days announces full programme for 2025 edition

The Berlin festival reveals the full line-up for its third edition, which will take place from 12-19 July.

Lunchmeat Festival announces first names for 2025

Lunchmeat Festival returns for its 16th edition across four Prague locations from 22-28 September.

Velvet Festival announces full line-up for its final edition

The tenth and final edition of Velvet festival will take place from 25-29 June on the island of Krk in Croatia.

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Receive 50 percent off two months of National Theatre at Home with our discount code: CRACK5.

Waking Life & Dreaming Live release fundraising compilation to help revive Gaza’s farmland

Titled ‘Letters to the Sun’, the album will raise funds for non-profit organisation The Arab Group for the Protection of Nature.

South Facing reveals support for Mogwai and Lankum show

Caroline, The Twilight Sad and The Yummy Fur will join Lankum in supporting Mogwai at Crystal Palace Park on 7 August.

SHAPE+ announces showcases in Almaty and Banja Luka

The shows, held in collaboration with collective ZVUK and social-cultural centre DKC Incel, will take place on 21 June.

Forwards Festival completes line-up for 2025

Taking place from 23-24 August, the Bristol festival unveils its full line-up, including a brand…

In Photos: AEF Presents Arca

Kicking off Athens Epidaurus Festival’s 70th anniversary year, Arca made her debut in Greece to a crowd of over 4000.

Mura Masa announces new tour spotlighting grassroots talent beyond big cities

Local – The new three stop UK tour from Mura Masa focuses on platforming emerging…

Junction 2 festival completes line-up for 2025

Junction 2 returns for its 2025 edition, showcasing the best in contemporary club culture across three sonically themed days.