Writers withdraw from Hay Festival over Machado invite
At least three writers pull out of Hay Festival Cartagena in protest at Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado's invitation. Discover the controversy over her political stance.
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Eurovision 2026 boycott over Israel confirmed
Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Slovenia withdraw from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna following the EBU's decision to include Israel. Discover the events that led to this major diplomatic and cultural split.
Four countries boycott 2026 Eurovision over Israel
Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Spain withdraw from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in protest of Israel's involvement. Read the full story on the escalating cultural boycott.
Four countries boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel
Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia will not participate in Eurovision 2026 after Israel was cleared to compete. Read the full statements and reasons behind the historic boycott.
Sturgeon, Rankin & McDermid Headline Winter Words Festival
Nicola Sturgeon, Ian Rankin and Val McDermid lead an eclectic line-up at Pitlochry Festival Theatre's Winter Words Festival in February. Tickets on sale 16 December.
Park Waves Festival Cancelled Due to Rising Costs
The Park Waves heavy metal festival tour is cancelled. Organisers and headliners Parkway Drive cite unsustainable costs. Full refunds issued for all 11 shows.
Reading & Leeds 2026 Reveals Historic All-British Headliners
Reading and Leeds Festivals 2026 announce a historic, all-British and Irish headline bill. Charli XCX, Dave, RAYE and more to top the iconic dual-site event. Tickets on sale this week.
Reading & Leeds 2026 line-up disappoints rock fans
Reading and Leeds Festivals announce 2026 headliners including Charli XCX and Dave, but fans express disappointment over the lack of rock and metal acts. More acts to be added.
Reading & Leeds 2026 Headliners: Dave, Raye, Charli XCX Lead
Reading and Leeds Festival 2026 announces its first six headliners, marking a historic all British and Irish line-up. Dave, Raye, and Charli XCX lead the bill. Get the full details.
Tramlines 2026 Headliners: Fatboy Slim, Courteeners, Wolf Alice
Tramlines Festival 2026 confirms Fatboy Slim, Courteeners and Wolf Alice as headliners. Get ticket details and the full line-up for Sheffield's massive music event.
Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival Opens
The Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival launches with groundbreaking performances by Distractfold Ensemble and Jennifer Walshe. Discover this celebration of avant-garde music.
Angoulême Comics Festival Faces Boycott Crisis
Leading creators boycott Angoulême festival as French government withdraws funding over management crisis and rape complaint scandal. Discover the future of Europe's premier comics event.
Corona Capital Festival Celebrates 15 Years in Mexico City
The Corona Capital music festival celebrated its 15th anniversary in Mexico City with a multi-stage lineup. See the photo gallery from this major international cultural event.
Yoga Festival Collapse Leaves £218k Debt, 284 Creditors
Soul Circus yoga festival founders Roman and Ella Wroath left customers and traders £218,765 out of pocket as company enters liquidation, with 252 customers awaiting refunds after 2024 cancellation.
Australian Festival Tragedies: A Safety Warning
As festival season approaches, we examine five devastating events in Australian music history that highlight critical safety concerns. Learn from past tragedies.
John Adams Festival Triumphs in Manchester
The Hallé Orchestra delivers a breathtaking performance of John Adams' works at Bridgewater Hall, showcasing the composer's vibrant musical legacy in a spectacular festival finale.
Waterfront Festival 2026: Sam Fender & Becky Hill to Headline
The spectacular Waterfront Festival 2026 has unveiled its incredible musical lineup featuring Sam Fender, Becky Hill and more. Discover dates, ticket details and why this is the must-attend event of summer 2026.
Jamie Foxx's daughter joins GloRilla on stage
Hollywood star Jamie Foxx's daughter Corinne made an unexpected cameo during GloRilla's SKVLK Festival performance, joining the rapper on stage in a memorable Halloween weekend moment.
Harvest Rock 2025: Adelaide's Musical Triumph
The 2025 Harvest Rock festival in Adelaide transformed the city into a musical paradise with electrifying performances from global superstars and emerging talents, creating an unforgettable weekend of rock revival.
Thom Yorke: I Would Not Play Israel
Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke breaks his silence on cultural boycott of Israel, revealing he would refuse to perform there amid ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Thom Yorke condemns Israeli festival's Radiohead cover
Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke has publicly criticised an Israeli music festival for using the band's track 'Creep' without permission, reigniting debate about cultural appropriation and artistic consent.
Bob Vylan slams BBC over Glastonbury coverage
London punk grime artists Bob Vylan accuse BBC of selective coverage after Glastonbury performance, claiming broadcaster highlighted their music while omitting powerful political statements about poverty and inequality.
The Last Dinner Party & Sudan Archives Stun London Festival
An unforgettable night of musical brilliance as The Last Dinner Party and Sudan Archives headline London's hottest new cultural event, After The Hunt, with Lazarus and Harlan Coben adding literary flair.
Spotify partners with major labels on AI music tools
Spotify announces groundbreaking AI partnerships with Universal Music, Warner Music and Merlin to develop new AI-powered music tools that could reshape the industry landscape.
Yungblud's controversial Reading Festival performance
Rock sensation Yungblud divided fans during his Reading Festival performance after being seen smoking, kissing a fan, and handing out cigarettes while shirtless - with many calling it 'the most rock and roll act in years' while others filed complaints.
Boiler Room Israel Event Sparks Dance Music Boycott Crisis
The global dance music community faces deep division as Boiler Room proceeds with controversial Israel event, prompting artist boycotts and reigniting debates about cultural boycotts in electronic music.
Chaos as gatecrashers storm Australian music festival
A popular music festival in Queensland descended into chaos as hundreds of ticketless revellers breached security, overwhelming staff and causing dangerous overcrowding at the weekend event.
Paraglider bombing kills 40 at festival in aerial terror attack
A devastating paraglider attack on a music festival has left at least 40 dead and dozens injured after explosives were dropped from the air in a coordinated assault that has shocked the nation.
Nova festival survivor reveals playing dead to escape Hamas
A young woman's miraculous escape from the Hamas massacre at the Nova music festival reveals how she survived by pretending to be dead while militants executed fellow revellers around her.
RISE Festival cancelled amid dust storm safety fears
Organisers forced to pull plug on major UK festival as dangerous weather conditions and unauthorised sky lanterns create 'perfect storm' of safety concerns
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