Posts by Tom Pittard

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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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. 

HARD Summer adds to 2025 line-up

Taking place at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, HARD Summer returns from Saturday 2-Sunday 3 August.

Shambala completes line-up for 2025

Taking place between 21-24 August at a secret location near Market Harborough, Shambala is back for its 25th anniversary.

Pohoda Festival reveals this year’s line-up

Transforming Trenčín Airport into a festival site, Pohoda returns to Slovakia from Thursday 10-Saturday 12 July.

No Bounds festival announces phase one of 2025 line-up

No Bounds festival returns to Sheffield from Friday 10-Sunday 12 October.

Kappa FuturFestival announces stage splits for 2025

Italy’s Kappa FuturFestival has announced the stage splits for this year’s edition, which will take place from 4-6 July in Turin. 

Southbank Centre announces further events for Little Simz’ Meltdown

Meltdown will run this summer from Thursday 12-Sunday 22 June, with shows from The Streets, Ghetts, Little Simz and more.

SHAPE+ announces programme as part of Unsound’s Ephemera festival

From June 11-15, SHAPE+ returns to Warsaw for Unsound’s Ephemera festival with a programme of live performances and educational workshops.

Le Guess Who? announces guest curators and first 100 artists for 2025

Le Guess Who? returns to Utrecht this year from 6-9 November.

In Photos: Figura – Seeing in Dreams

From 9-10 May, Figura’s Seeing In Dreams took over London’s The Lower Third and HERE at Outernet for two days of showcases from PAN, Accidental Meetings and more.

Skaņu Mežs Festival reveals first names for 2025 programme

SHAPE+ affiliated festival Skaņu Mežs Festival returns to Riga, Latvia, from 3-4 October.

Semibreve Festival announces first wave of artists for 2025

The 15th edition of Semibreve returns to Braga from 23-26 October.

Block9 announces programme for 2025

Block9 returns to Glastonbury from 25-29 June this year with a new Daytime Block Party.

MUTEK Montréal reveals full line-up for 2025 programme

MUTEK Montréal has completed the line-up for its 2025 programme, which will take place from Tuesday 19 August to Sunday 24 August.

Detroit’s Movement Festival completes line-up for 2025

Detroit’s Movement Festival returns to Hart Plaza from 24-26 May.