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British Food Festivals Still To Come In 2025

Explore the culinary delights of upcoming food festivals in the UK in 2025, featuring a variety of events celebrating local produce and top chefs.

Ambleside Days Contemporary Music Festival 2025

The Ambleside Days Contemporary Music Festival 2025 featured a diverse lineup of musicians, captivating performances, and unexpected collaborations.

Bridport Hat Festival Draws Huge Crowds

The Bridport Hat Festival is a popular event that draws attendees from various locations to celebrate creativity and style through unique headwear.

Reminisce Festival 2025: Huge Turnout for Old School Dance Artists

Reminisce Festival 2025 in St Helens attracted around 25,000 people to enjoy performances from '90s and '00s classic dance artists. Attendees were seen in vibrant outfits, dancing to the beats under the bright sky.

Pub owner hosts smaller version of country music festival

The Almondsbury Creative pub in South Gloucestershire is hosting a smaller version of its country music festival, featuring artists like Jess & the Bandits and Gasoline & Matches.

Taylor Swift and Charli XCX boost UK live music

Taylor Swift and Charli XCX played a significant role in boosting the UK's live music industry, with total consumer spending reaching £6.7 billion in 2024, marking a new record year.

Mallorcan club AMØK announces names for end of season

Miss Monique, Reboot, Franky Rizardo and Jimi Jules amongst names set to play the club this September and October

Festival-Goer Shocked by Aftermath of Campsite Cleanup

A woman attending a UK music festival was appalled by the amount of waste and abandoned items left behind at the campsite after the event, prompting her to call for more responsible behavior from festival-goers.

Mishra Music: Bungay Folk Festival 2025

Get all the details about Mishra Music performing at the Bungay Folk Festival 2025 by checking out the Lowestoft Journal events calendar.

Sammy Virji to Headline Biggest Show Yet at Alexandra Palace in 2026

Sammy Virji has announced his biggest UK headline show at Alexandra Palace in 2026, following a year of viral success and global performances. Find out more about this career-defining event.

Horwich Beer Festival to Celebrate 25th Anniversary

Horwich Beer Festival, organized by the Rotary Club of Horwich, will mark its 25th anniversary with two days of celebrations. The event will feature a variety of beverages and free entry for all attendees.

Ulverston Lantern Festival seeks volunteers to ensure event success

Ulverston Lantern Festival organizers are calling for volunteers to help with stewarding, crowd control, and other duties for the upcoming event. Volunteers play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and success of the festival, scheduled for September 20.

Fields of Gold Festival Changes Venue Last Minute in Ashton

The Fields of Gold festival, known for its tribute acts, has moved to a new venue in Tameside just days before the event. With popular acts like Oasis Supernova and Runaway Killers, the festival promises to be a hit with attendees.

Wellness Trends Taking Over UK Festivals 2025

for decades, UK festivals were synonymous with muddy fields, cans of cider, and glitter smeared across cheeks. But in 2025, the buzz isn’t just about headline acts like Dua Lipa or Coldplay

Craig David, Dizzee Rascal Headline New UK Festival

Summer Fest at the Beach in Weston-super-Mare will feature performances by Craig David, Dizzee Rascal, Scouting For Girls, The Twang, and Diversity, bringing back the nostalgia of legendary beach events in the UK.

UK Live Music Industry Reaches £6.68 Billion in Consumer Spend

Total consumer spend on live music in the UK reached £6.68 billion last year, showing a significant increase, but challenges remain for grassroots operators.

Great Yarmouth music festival cancelled amid backlash

A neo-Nazi music festival in Great Yarmouth, UK, has been cancelled after backlash to what was dubbed 'Britain's biggest white power concert in years.' The cancellation comes after protests and pressure from anti-racism campaign group Hope Not Hate.

Grassroots Promoters Announce Music Collective and Festival

A group of grassroots promoters and indie venues are teaming up to address the decline of the UK's alternative live music scene by launching a new music collective and festival.

British Science Festival Countdown: One Week to Go

The 194th British Science Festival is set to open in Liverpool with a dynamic program featuring art installations, live performances, hands-on workshops, and talks.

Rockin' The Country Festival Returns to Horse Creek Farm in Coldham

Rockin' The Country Festival UK is returning to Horse Creek Farm in Coldham on September 6th with live country music, line dancing, rodeo bull, and various fun activities for attendees.