inSYNC | Festivals

Standon Calling 2015

August 10, 2015 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

2015; its been quite the year for festivals. However, this year at Standon Calling festival, Hertfordshire, by day a 1715 wild west cowboy atmosphere filled the arena followed by a 3015 space monster robot vibe by night. Revolvers and ray guns at the ready; Standon Calling delivered round the clock

The Boomtown Fair Returns For Its 7th Chapter

August 5, 2015 No Comments George Hall

The Boomtown Fair is often described as being one of the most crazy, ludicrous and bonkers festivals in the world – which makes it rather special when we see so many festivals conforming to the regular commercialised ‘House Every Weekend’ vibe. Boomtown offers more experience, more creativity, more madness and

inSYNC’s Favourite Small Festival Is Here Again: Standon Calling 2015

July 14, 2015 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

inSYNC’s favourite small festival is almost here again! Standon Calling is one of England’s most hush-hush festivals, but why wouldn’t it be? It is titchy? Set in the grounds of a 16th century manor house in the middle of rural Hertfordshire, the 5,000 capacity festival is never afraid to have

Somerley Tea Party 2015

July 12, 2015 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

At the end of May, the South saw Somerley Tea Party return for its second year. The day festival is set in the grounds of the Old Somerley Estate, within the old walled garden. The festival is overlooked by the large mansion still inhabited by the family that owns the

Common People 2015

July 6, 2015 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

2008 saw Rob da Bank’s Bestival turn to a muddy hellhole, and reduced the festival to an event planners nightmare. Ever since, though, a series of British Indian summers have seen Bestival propel itself to the top of the festival tree; one of the best in the UK. The Bestival

Innovation in the Sun: The Ultimate Spanish Party

June 15, 2015 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

Do you like Drum & Bass? Well the world’s best DnB party is here again. Innovation in the Sun is a raucous seven days of festivaling in Lloret de Mar, Spain. Innovation is known as the world’s biggest drum & bass event complete with a barrage of yacht and foam

Slam Dunk 2015 Hatfield Review

June 14, 2015 No Comments Joe Papworth

Returning home both Bruised and exhausted, and yet, utterly impressed. Once again Slam Dunk, delivers, showing once again that Pop-Punk is not yet dead. Knuckle puck showed why they continue to gain hype, kicking off the day at 2:00pm, it was not just me surprised by the number of people

Southampton Soundclash: The Beginning

June 5, 2015 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

With the main stage hosted by Black Butter Records, Southampton Soundclash’s first year was set to be big. The festival, situated next to Southampton Airport, boasted the biggest and best dance lineup that Southampton has to offer so far this year. Soundclash made sure they had a bus to deliver

Bournemouth Uni Summer Ball 2015 – The Ultimate Celebration

June 2, 2015 No Comments George Hall

Being a student at Bournemouth University definitely has it’s perks. It’s been a thrilling year of music events at a range of different venues, from Halo Fridays, Treatment, the new found success of Foreverland as well as Enter Drumfunk and Dice for fans of Drum n Bass. With Kasabian and

Mutiny Returns For A Second Year

June 1, 2015 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

Thousands of music fans will transcend on Fontwell Park in Chichester in July for the second Mutiny Festival. The festival which was first held in Victoria Park in Portsmouth last July will feature a huge lineup including international festival smashers and superstars for what will be the south coast’s biggest