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Wild Wood Festival 2026: The Party in the Trees Returns

June 5, 2026 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

Some festivals feel like an event. Wild Wood Festival feels like a secret. Tucked away in a magical woodland in South Cambridgeshire, this intimate, independent festival caps its crowd at just 2,000 people – and that intimacy is precisely what makes it so special. Now celebrating its 10th year, Wild

ALSO Festival to Return in July

June 3, 2026 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

Not every festival is content to simply put on a show. ALSO, the award-winning Warwickshire festival set within a stunning Capability Brown landscape, is the place where ideas run wild. Its 13th edition, taking place at Park Farm, Compton Verney from 10th to 12th July 2026, looks set to be

What Can We Expect from Boomtown 2026

May 18, 2026 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

Boomtown is back, and if the latest lineup announcement is anything to go by, the 17th edition of the now Hampshire festival is shaping up to be its most ambitious yet. Taking place at Matterley Estate in the South Downs National Park from Wednesday 12th to Sunday 16th August 2026,

Review: We Out Here 2026

September 2, 2025 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

Set on the edge of the New Forest National Park, We Out Here Festival enjoyed a sold out event and scorching weather to create a unique and unmatched vibe. The return of We Out Here Festival to Wimborne St Giles in Dorset this August marked its fifth edition and reaffirmed

We Out Here Sells Out for a 5th Consecutive Year

August 12, 2025 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

The much-loved We Out Here Festival, curated by BBC Radio 6 DJ and musical tastemaker Gilles Peterson, has officially sold out all weekend tickets for its 2025 edition, marking its fifth consecutive year of doing so. The final batch of weekend passes, priced at £275 plus booking fees, was snapped

Houghton Returns

August 5, 2025 No Comments Cam Howe

The odds have been stacked against Houghton since Craig Richard’s independent festival debuted back in 2017. A storm in 2019 meant it had to be called off, and then Covid restrictions led to two further cancellations. Despite these setbacks, Houghton has not only maintained the loyal following from their early

We Out Here Festival 2025: A Celebration of Music and Culture in Dorset

April 3, 2025 Tobi Stidolph

We Out Here Festival is set to return for its sixth edition from August 14th to 17th, 2025, bringing its signature blend of jazz, soul, hip-hop, house, and electronic music to the stunning grounds of Wimborne St Giles, Dorset. Known for its carefully curated lineup and welcoming atmosphere, the festival

Victorious Festival 2025: A Must-Attend Weekend of Music and Culture in Portsmouth

March 17, 2025 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

Victorious Festival 2025 is set to take place once again on August Bank Holiday Weekend on Southsea Common in Portsmouth. Delivering an unmissable weekend of live music, comedy, and entertainment against the stunning backdrop of the UK’s south coast, Victorious has become known for its mix of legendary headliners, rising

Boomtown 2025: What to Expect from this Year’s Festival

March 15, 2025 Tobi Stidolph

Boomtown Festival is set to make its highly anticipated return from August 6 to 10, 2025, at the Matterley Estate in Hampshire, UK. Now in its 16th edition, Boomtown continues to push the boundaries of immersive festival experiences, blending music, art, and theatrical storytelling. This year’s theme, “Chapter Four: Power

Noisily – This Leicestershire festival on the forefront of UK festival creativity

July 31, 2024 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

It’s no secret that the UK festival industry is almost at its knees with more than 170 events now cancelled or postponed since the beginning of the Covid pandemic. A combination of rising event running costs, the large amount of money it costs to book artists due to the increased