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AI and UK Festivals: The Good, the Bad and the Fake
AI is now woven through UK festivals – spotting crowd surges early and fighting ticket bots, but also flooding streaming with fake bands, forging line-up posters and powering ticket scams. UKFG weighs the evidence on both sides and sets out a five-point AI pledge for festivals to sign up to.
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3978 articlesAI and UK Festivals: The Good, the Bad and the Fake
AI is now woven through UK festivals – spotting crowd surges early and fighting ticket bots, but also flooding streaming with fake bands, forging line-up posters and powering ticket scams. UKFG weighs the evidence on both sides and sets out a five-point AI pledge for festivals to sign up to.
Ben Robinson· ReadUK Festivals 2027: Which One Fits You and What to Book Right Now
The 2027 UK festival season is already on sale. Glastonbury is back, Download, Isle of Wight, Boardmasters and Creamfields have dates, and registration deadlines are days away. Here's how to pick the right festival for your crew, from first-timers to families to ravers, and what to sort now.
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FeastyFest 2026 Day 1 of Families, Food, Music and Dancing
FeastyFest Cheam brought Cheam Park to life on Saturday as families, friends, music fans and plenty of dogs enjoyed a day of great food, drinks, children's entertainment and music ranging from live rock to old-school rave and dance
Wayne· ReadCreamfields 2027: The Prodigy Announced as First Headliner
Creamfields, the iconic electronic music festival, marks its 30th anniversary with the announcement of The Prodigy as the first headliner for the 2027 edition. Learn about the history of Creamfields and the impact of this exciting reveal.
Ben Robinson· ReadGlastonbury 2027 Ticket Sale Dates - Price Rises to £408
Glastonbury Festival has confirmed that tickets for its 2027 return will go on sale in October, with general admission costing £408 including the booking fee.
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FeastyFest Cheam 2026 Tickets Selling Fast - Book Before the Weekend
FeastyFest Cheam 2026 is approaching fast, and organisers are urging visitors to secure their tickets before the festival returns to Cheam Park on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September.
Wayne· ReadArtists for Gaza 2026: Paul Weller, Madness play Scala on 27 Sept
Paul Weller, four members of Madness and Roxy Music's Andy Mackay play live, with DJ sets from The Clash's Paul Simonon, The Specials' Jerry Dammers and Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie, as Artists for Gaza returns to the 800-capacity Scala on 27 September 2026 in aid of Health Workers 4 Palestine.
Ben Robinson· ReadOne Love / One Sun Festival Confirms 2027 Return to Bentley Estate
One Love / One Sun Festival, renowned for blending reggae and electronic music, confirms its return to Bentley Estate in 2027. Organizers plan to enhance the experience, broaden the audience, and maintain the festival's independent spirit.
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Drugs, Detection and Denial: A Weekend Inside Creamfields
“I’ll do it if you do it, d’you know what I mean”, I heard two boys in the tent next to me say. The ‘it’ in question was ketamine, and the tents were so packed together that I heard the whole exchange before they went off into the night.
Amber Byran· ReadAll Points East 2026: Twenty One Pilots deliver an incredible finale
All Points East 2026 festival concluded with a memorable performance by GRAMMY Award-winning band Twenty One Pilots. The duo's electrifying set captivated the audience, showcasing unique production and a diverse lineup of artists.
Ben Robinson· ReadReading Festival 2026 Turns Muddy as Rain Hits Site
Rain has turned Richfield Avenue into a mud bath as Reading Festival 2026 enters its final day. The Warehouse stage saw disruption over the weekend — but don't believe everything you see online, some reports are actually about Leeds. Here's what we actually know, plus Sunday's forecast.
Isabelle· ReadReading Festival 2026 review: brilliant bands, mediocre festival
Reading Festival 2026 (27–30 August, Richfield Avenue) has six strong headliners and one problem: you could see most of them somewhere better. With BBC Introducing axed, £325 tickets and hour-long queues, the festival is coasting on its bookings. UKFG wasn’t on site — this is a reported round-up.
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