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From Sunday 11 October 2015

Bloodstock announce Mastodon as the first 2016 headliner

Those left disappointed by Mastodon’s recent cancellation of live appearances are in for a late Sunday evening treat, as the Atlanta progressive metal outfit are confirmed as the first Bloodstock 2016 headliners. “Since day one, nobody has embraced Mastodon better than the UK has. Thank you for inviting us to

Belgian punk and hardcore event Crossbone Fest announces first wave of acts

Running from the 18th to the 19th March 2016, Belgian punk and hardcore festival Crossbone Fest have announced the first batch of names. “Belgium has the coolest bands around that’s why we’re proud that some house bands are returning and some diamonds in the rough are playing,” organisers said. As well

Monday 05 October 2015

Vans Warped Tour UK announces YouTuber meet and greets

In their bid to continue as a forward-thinking festival, Vans Warped Tour UK organisers have confirmed the opportunity to meet and engage with some of the biggest names in vlogging at this year’s event. Fans will have the opportunity to chat to them, buy their merchandise and have it

The Lawrence Arms to wage war against Christmas

Riot Fest and The Lawrence Arms are preparing for their first annual War on Christmas at Chicago’s Double Door venue this December. The event sees the Chicago punks perform across three themed nights, joined by two very special guests at each. On the 10th December, The Lawrence Arms will be joined

Sunday 04 October 2015

Rancid to play ‘…And Out Come The Wolves’ in full at Groezrock 2016

Groezrock have announced their first headliner for next years even will be legendary punk band Rancid. They will be playing their classic album ‘…And Out Come The Wolves’ in full to celebrate 25 years of the festival, and it is the first time they will have done this

Friday 02 October 2015

Download Festival 2016 early bird tickets on sale now

Early bird tickets for next year’s Download Festival are now on sale. The event is scheduled to take place from the 10th until the 12th June 2016, with both a limit batch of discounted tickets and RIP packages available from today. Punters have until the 30th October to get hold

Thursday 01 October 2015

The 25th anniversary of Groezrock Festival confirmed for 2016

Early bird tickets for next year’s Groezrock Festival will go on sale this evening. 2016 marks the 25th anniversary of the festival which has celebrated some of the biggest names in punk and rock since starting in 1992. Headlined by Social Distortion and Refused this year, organisers are set to

Community LDN Festival to showcase the 2016 talent this November

This November, Community LDN Festival will take over venues across Hoxton and Shoreditch for three days of new and emerging talent. Taking place across 11 venues in the area, each will host a selection of artists from a wide range of genres, all tipped to make good in 2016. Community

Thursday 24 September 2015

Southampton’s Takedown Festival on hold for 2016

“So it is with a little sadness, much fondness and a healthy dose of hope for the future that we must announce a hiatus for Takedown Festival,” festival organisers took to Facebook to announce. “It’s been no easy decision but with much of the team busy with projects and

Sunday 13 September 2015

The Academy Is… Announce ‘Almost Here’ Ten Year Anniversary Tour

The Academy Is… has (finally) announced an ‘Almost Here’ 10 year anniversary tour. In August, The Academy Is… celebrated a decade anniversary for their most prominent record (though, not featuring their most popular track- which came later in 2008- ‘About A Girl’ off ‘Fast Times at Barrington High’). In