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My Chemical Romance At Wembley Stadium The Black Parade Marches Again
here's a reason these three Wembley shows sold out in a heartbeat, and last night proved every second of the hype was earned. My Chemical Romance didn't just play their masterpiece — they reminded a stadium full of grown-up misfits exactly why it mattered in the first place
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443 reviewsMy Chemical Romance At Wembley Stadium The Black Parade Marches Again
here's a reason these three Wembley shows sold out in a heartbeat, and last night proved every second of the hype was earned. My Chemical Romance didn't just play their masterpiece — they reminded a stadium full of grown-up misfits exactly why it mattered in the first place
Ben Robinson · Read
Love Supreme Comes of Age
Sun drenched, super chill and often exhilarating, Love Supreme was a total delight this year. I've always enjoyed this jazz and soul festival, but this time around – its 14th year – there was something tangibly different in the air
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Isle of Wight Festival 2026 Review: Our Honest Experience
Another year at the Isle of Wight Festival, my sixth year attending and what an amazing weekend it was!
Fay Crossman · ReadState Fayre 2026 – The Verdict: A Bold Debut With Room to Grow
For a first outing, State Fayre got the big things emphatically right: world-class headliners, a deep and adventurous bill, outstanding food and a uniquely good
Ben Robinson · Read
Best 5 Things About Lightning Seeds & The Farm live
There are gigs, and then there are gigs that feel like a giant summer garden party where everyone seems to have gatecrashed the best party of the year.
Duncan Whittaker · Read
Wealden Festival Delivers Feast of Quiet Joy
Wealden is a small and very relaxed festival, ideal for middle aged bookish types and young families, and for those of us who simply fancy a gentle entry into the more hectic festival season
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Elvis Costello & The Imposters at Hampton Court Palace Festival
Elvis Costello & The Imposters turned back the clock at Hampton Court Palace Festival 2026, mining his fiercest early songs in Henry VIII's floodlit courtyard.
Ben Robinson · Read
Isle of Wight Festival 2026 Review: Why I'm Going..
Taking place from 18–21 June 2026, the Isle Of Wight Festival returns to Seaclose Park in Newport and looks set to be one of the biggest weekends of the UK festival season.
Julie Pike · Read
Slam Dunk South 2026 Review: Twenty Years of Beautiful Chaos
Twenty years in and Slam Dunk South has never been better. Good Charlotte's triumphant UK return, Sublime's historic first British show and a blistering Knocked Loose set made Hatfield Park the only place on earth to be on 23 May 2026.
UKFG · Read
A Family Christmas Adventure at Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland
Experience the magic of Hyde Park Winter Wonderland! A family-friendly guide with highlights like the Ice Kingdom, Ice Slide, Giant Wheel, festive rides, shows, and delicious holiday treats.
Ben Robinson · ReadFeastyFest 2025 Review: Two Days of Food, Music and Family in Cheam
Our FeastyFest 2025 review: two days of street food, live music and family fun in Cheam Park, Surrey. Is Surrey's biggest food festival worth it? Here's our verdict.
Ben Robinson · Read
Into the Wild: Cosmic Sussex – and Welsh – Wonder Weekend
Not all who wander are lost’, stated workshop leader Toby Chown’s T-shirt. For sure Tolkien had a point, but I can now reliably add: ‘Not all who are lost wander’.
Neil del Strother · Read
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