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From Thursday 28 January 2016

Parkway Drive, Nothing But Thieves and more for Reading and Leeds 2016

Parkway Drive and Nothing But Thieves are included in the latest Reading and Leeds Festival announcement, joining a host of acts across a multitude of scenes and genres. “Last year’s Reading & Leeds was one of our highlights of 2015,” Nothing But Thieves announce, “it was an honour to

Wednesday 27 January 2016

Muncie Girls and Diet Cig in the latest The Great Escape announcement

Brighton’s iconic metropolitan showcase festival The Great Escape have added 100 new bands to the line-up, including Punktastic favourites Chastity, Diet Cig, Grumble Bee, Muncie Girls and Shannon & The Clams. The festival has also revamped The Dome shows as Spotlight Shows, with Oh Wonder, Shura and Mura Masa performing

Tuesday 26 January 2016

So What?! Music Festival Announces Last Round of Artists

So What?! Music Festival has announced a last round of artists playing including Fit For A King, Sirens & Sailors, Waterparks, Harbour, and some of this year’s emerging acts. For a full list of confirmed and announced artists to date, head over to the site or check the

Rocket From The Crypt are back for ATP Festival

Rocket From The Crypt will return to the UK for a European exclusive at the Drive By Jehu curated All Tomorrow’s Parties Festival. John Reis, also of Drive By Jehu, formed Rocket From The Crypt in 1990, fusing punk and rock and roll. They join the likes of Hot Snakes,

Monday 25 January 2016

Frank Carter, Kvelertak and more added to Roskilde Festival

Denmark’s Roskilde Festival have confirmed 21 further acts who will take the stages from the 25th June until the 2nd July. Renowned for its eclectic line-up, the festival welcomes a host of acts from various genres, including new additions Ghost , Kvelertak, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes and Protomartyr. These

Jera On Air add Pennywise, Boysetsfire and more to 2016 line-up

Dutch alternative festival Jera On Air has confirmed a further seven acts who will be joining The Amity Affliction and August Burns Red on the 24th and 25th June 2016. Pennywise, Boysetsfire, H2O, Being As An Ocean, Backtrack, Belvedere and Siberian Meat Grinder are the latest acts to join the

Saturday 23 January 2016

Temples Festival name The Melvins as first headline act

Temples Festival have announced that first headliner for the 2016 event will be legendary noise-rock band The Melvins. They are due to take to the main stage on the Saturday night of the festival, which once again will be held at Motion in Bristol. This years Temples Festival takes place

Friday 22 January 2016

Belgium’s Crossbone Fest completes line-up

Crossbone Fest organisers have confirmed the final 5 acts to be added to the bill, headlined by US pop-punks The Copyrights. The latest additions will join a host of international punk and hardcore bands in Houthalen, Belgium from the 18th to the 19th March 2016. Joining the likes of Not Scientists,

Wednesday 20 January 2016

Slam Dunk Festival add The Story So Far, Set Your Goals, The Starting Line and more

Slam Dunk Festival organisers have confirmed another eight bands, who will join headliners Panic! At The Disco and many more across three events between the 28th and 30th May 2016. “This announcement again really feels like it represents the anniversary of the festival” says promoter Ben Ray, speaking of Mallory

Tuesday 19 January 2016

Hot Snakes part of the latest Drive Like Jehu ATP additions

Hot Snakes will play their first show in the UK since 2013 at this April’s Drive Like Jehu curated All Tomorrow’s Parties. The post-hardcore outfit, featuring John Reis of Drive Like Jehu, are joined by latest additions Wire, Diamanda Galás, Mrs Magician and The Kids. The band are planning to announce