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.
The Maccabees announce Radio X Presents YALA! Records Stage at All Points East
The full line-up has now been announced for The Maccabees-headlined All Points East day on 24 August, including Nilüfer Yanya, CMAT and Black Country, New Road.
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.
Kneecap won’t be prosecuted over “kill your MP” video
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police has confirmed that “no further action” will be taken on the matter.
What not to miss at Barbican’s Feel the Sound exhibition this summer
Taking place across the Barbican Centre until 31 August, ‘Feel the Sound’ challenges us to listen not just with our ears, but with our whole bodies.
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.
Kneecap release short film in solidarity with Palestine
The artist-led film, titled ‘See it. Say it. Censored.’, comes ahead of the band’s Glastonbury set this weekend.
RALLY announces new names for 2025 edition
Moin, AMORE, OK Williams and more join the programme for the London day festival, which will place in Southwark Park on 23 August.
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.
Kneecap’s Mo Chara granted unconditional bail over terror offence charge
Kneecap member Mo Chara appeared before London’s Westminster Magistrates’ Court today (18 June) after being charged with an offence by the Metropolitan Police under the Terrorism Act in May.
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…
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.
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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.