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2026 Festival Season in Review

October 25, 2026 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

Victorious Festival 2026 – 28–30 August 2026 · Southsea Common, Portsmouth Victorious Festival once again proved its status as one of the UK’s most unique urban events, drawing 50,000 people per day to Southsea Common despite a weekend of rain and strong winds. Scissor Sisters delivered a flamboyant Friday highlight,

A True Hidden Gem: ALSO Festival 2026

September 15, 2026 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

This tiny festival in the heart of rural Warwickshire is seldom heard of but has now had 13 editions. Centred around talks and conversations, ALSO Festival might not have booked huge musicians to play but does offer an unparalleled weekend vibe not found at many festivals. A beautiful location with

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

Good Neighbours Close Adolescence Tour with Feel-Good Finale in Portsmouth

April 29, 2025 Tobi Stidolph

I attended the final sold-out UK show of Good Neighbours’ Adolescence Tour, performed by duo Scott and Oli. This was also my first visit to Kola, a newer venue tucked away in Central Southsea, Portsmouth — just a short stroll from the beach. It’s a charming, intimate space, and on

Porridge Radio at The 1865, Southampton

November 8, 2022 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

Ambitious Brighton-based indie outfit Porridge Radio have made their presence firmly recognised in the UK as well as across the pond in the US in recent years and especially following the release of their third album ‘Waterslide, Diving Board, Ladder To The Sky’. Coming up through the DIY scene, securing

inSYNC’s ‘Needed’ Track of the Week: ‘Exits’ by Foals

January 28, 2019 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

After a year off from touring and writing, the longest gap since the band’s debut record in 2008, Oxford alternative rockers Foals are back with some of their most creatively diverse music to date. Three and a half years after the release of their fourth studio album ‘What Went Down’,

inSYNC Festival News / Friday 25th January 2019

January 25, 2019 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

Isle of Wight Festival // 13th-16th June 2019 // Location – Seaclose Park, Newport, Isle of Wight // Capacity – 50,000 // Founded – 1968 Britain’s oldest festival, Isle of Wight, will once again bring 50,000 revellers to the small island. In true Isle of Wight Festival spirit another massive lineup has been forged

inSYNC’s ‘Needed’ Track of the Week: ‘Play God’ by Sam Fender

January 21, 2019 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

One of the rising stars of the British music scene comes in the form of twenty-two-year-old Sam Fender. Named as one of the BBC Sound Of artists in 2018, the singer/songwriter has grown an army of fans in such a short space of time. As well his track ‘Play God’

Foals & Bombay Bicycle Club Are Back

January 14, 2019 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

Despite only being two weeks into a brand new year, the indie tides seem to be changing with two stalwarts of the UK scene returning. Three and a half years after the release of their fourth studio record ‘What Went Down’, Foals have teased the first taste of new music.