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.
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.
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 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 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 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 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.
The Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival launches with groundbreaking performances by Distractfold Ensemble and Jennifer Walshe. Discover this celebration of avant-garde music.
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.
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.
As festival season approaches, we examine five devastating events in Australian music history that highlight critical safety concerns. Learn from past tragedies.
Discover how the 2025 Photo Oxford Festival transforms the city into a living gallery, showcasing groundbreaking work from international artists and challenging our perception of photography.
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.
Waxahatchee's Katie Crutchfield teams up with MJ Lenderman and Brad Cook for a stunning EP that showcases raw emotion and masterful storytelling through minimalist folk arrangements.
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.
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.
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.
Discover the electrifying free jazz of Laura Ann Singh and other must-hear tracks in this week's Guardian music roundup, featuring bold new sounds reshaping the UK jazz scene.
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.
Gospel and soul icon Mavis Staples, whose career spans seven revolutionary decades, is opening the floor to readers. Submit your questions about her incredible journey from civil rights anthems to rock collaborations.
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.
Discover the extraordinary story behind Hugh Cutting's rediscovered album 'Refound' - an idiosyncratic collection that delivers profound musical satisfaction decades after its creation.
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.
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.
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.
Discover how a new generation of female musicians and promoters are breathing life into UK music scenes, creating inclusive spaces and challenging industry norms.
Discover why Jordan Patterson's intimate acoustic sound is captivating listeners and explore the must-hear tracks dominating UK playlists this week.
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.
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.
Organisers forced to pull plug on major UK festival as dangerous weather conditions and unauthorised sky lanterns create 'perfect storm' of safety concerns
The iconic Deniliquin Ute Muster returns with spectacular ute displays, country music stars and outback celebrations in rural NSW. Discover what makes this Australian festival unforgettable.