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Rhythm Festivals: John Cooper Clarke and Ardal O'Hanlon

Rhythm Festival promoter Jim Driver announced today that the comedy stage will be headlined by Irish comedian Ardal O'Hanlon on Saturday 25th and by veteran Punk Poet and comedian John Cooper Clarke on Sunday 26th.

Acts Announced for Play Fest Including Scroobius Pip

Acts just confirmed include festival favourite Scroobius Pip, sunshine maestro Natty, UK Hip-hop king Roots Manuva and headlining the POW! Dance arena are; Toddla T, Shy FX, Jaymo & Andy George and the legendary Zinc. With a handful of headliners sti

Stevie Wonder Signed Exclusivly For Bestival

A man of unparalleled fame, Stevie Wonder is our musical definition of sunshine. From his first number 1 hit, ‘Fingertips, Part 2’ at the age of 13, to the present day, he is one of the most celebrated and prominent figures in popular music

The Temper Trap, British Sea Power and more added to Truck Festival

We're pleased to announce that THE TEMPER TRAP, BRITISH SEA POWER, THE LOW ANTHEM, GUILLEMOTS, KING CHARLES, THREE TRAPPED TIGERS, LITTLE COMETS and more will join the Truck festival line up.

Lauryn Hill Confirmed to Play at Indigo2

Ms. Lauryn Hill will be playing a rare, one-off show in the UK this April 14th at the Indigo2 in London.

UB40 & massive UK reggae lineup at Wowfest

there's plenty more going on than just the superb musical line-up to ensure a truly memorable weekend at what promises to be one of the friendliest and enjoyable weekends this summer

Temper Trap Announced For Liverpool Sound City

The Temper Trap, Kids In Glass Houses, James Vincent McMorrow, Django Django, Tim Hecker, Space, The Wedding Present and more announced for 5th Birthday Celebrations.

The Charlatans For Lounge On The Farm Sunday

A plethora of electronic talent will be gracing the dance stage, including legendary breaks duo Scratch Perverts, drum n bass masters Roni Size and Gemini and hotly tipped producers Disclosure and Rudimental

Parklife Weekender 2012 will be its last year at Platt Field

Promoters have now confirmed that 2012 will be the festival’s final year at its current location as plans for ever more impressive production and next-level line-ups supersede the potential of the current venue.

Hit Factory Live With Rick Astley!!

This unmissable show celebrates the legendary Stock Aitken Waterman songwriting and production team, the phenomenal success of Pete Waterman’s PWL label and, above all, the irresistible pop that came to define an era in British music history.

Another Dirty Dozen For Download

Making their Download debut despite a career spanning three decades, Sweden’s most successful rock group EUROPE are confirmed, to bring hits such as ‘The Final Countdown’ and ‘Rock The Night’ to the Donington masses.

System Presents Cocoon In The Park 2012

With his revered label and club of the same name, Cocoon, he has brought techno to the masses all over the world and, most famously, at Amnesia, Ibiza, since the turn of the millennium.

Nova Festival Of Arts And Music Announces More Artists

Jessie Ware, Fink, Soul Jazz Sound System, Mixmaster Morris, Rankin and Damien Hirst, Doug Fishbone, Ben Rivers, Gustav Temple and more join the Nova Festival lineup

Paul Simon Confirmed for Hard Rock Calling 2012 Sunday

Graceland’ is one of the most influential albums of the last three decades, and as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations, Paul Simon will be performing the album in its entirety at Hard Rock Calling 2012.

Paolo Nutini makes his debut at Ibiza and Mallorca Rocks

This summer, Ibiza Rocks will proudly present Paolo Nutini, making his hugely anticipated debut at Mallorca Rocks and Ibiza Rocks, Tuesday 7th August and Wednesday 8th August respectively.

Tatton Park Picnic Announces Tony Hadley, Rick Astley plus more

Tatton Park is proud to announce the return of its renowned Picnic Concerts in 2012 for what is undoubtedly one of the most breathtaking musical experiences of the summer calendar.

New Festival Meadows In The Mountains line up takes shape

Meadows In The Mountains is like no other festival in the world. Nestled in the stunning heart of the Rhodopian Mountains near Bulgaria’s Greek border.

Bristol Folk Festival Finalises Bumper Line-up

The festival - which returned with aplomb last year after an incredible 32 year absence - is jam-packed with some of the leading acoustic roots acts from the West Country and all over the UK

Seth Lakeman will be joining the line-up at the Eden Sessions

Illustrious folk singer and fiddler Seth Lakeman will be joining the line-up for a special day of folk at the Eden Sessions on Sunday, July 1.

2012 Meadowlands Festival Line-up Announced!

From Rap to Rave, Base to Blues and Folk to Funk, this year’s eclectic line-up includes the mighty LTJ Bukem, mercury prize winner Speech Debelle, the legendary Lamb and the prolific Fink.