I-DAYS Milan will be back next summer. Live Nation Italy is working to organise the new edition of one of the most important festivals in Italy and Europe: I-DAYS Milan, from the 10th to 13th JUNE 2021. THE STRUTS are added to the cast that will make up the day of Friday 11th June 2021…
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First Alter Stage acts announced for Open’er festival 2021!
Masters of alternative, the hope of British indie and one of the most interesting new rap girls – BADBADNOTGOOD, DESTROYER, PORRIDGE RADIO and FLOHIO have joined the Open’er Festival 2021 line up in Poland. The Canadian band BADBADNOTGOOD got attention as early as April 2011, when they posted instrumental jazz-hip-hop interpretations of songs by the “Odd…
splash! Festival announces more artists for 2021 festival edition
Already in July it was announced that the biggest German rap and hip-hop festival was “sold out” for the ninth time in a row! After calls from the fans for the “biggest splash! of all time “got louder and louder, organisers announced an additional splash! Festival with A$AP FERG, A$AP ROCKY, MIGOS, RIN and YUNG…
The first headliner at UrRock Festival 2021 is Nazareth
After the completely sold out shows in recent years, the Scottish Legends will return to Switzerland in 2021! They belong to the first generation of hard & heavy bands and, after their formation in 1968, together with bands such as Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Uriah Heep and Black Sabbath, played a decisive role in shaping…
Six Musical Heavyweights Confirmed for Copenhell 2021
KISS, KOЯN, SABATON, MERCYFUL FATE, DOWN and THE HELLACOPTERS have been added to next year’s festival poster. The mega-band KISS make their way past COPENHELL 2021 on their “End of the Road” farewell tour. It will be the last chance to experience the legendary rock band, which will soon retire after a more than 46-year-long…
Gojira named as 3rd headliner for Poland’s Mystic Festival 2021
French metal band GOJIRA will perform on the third day of Mystic Festival in Poland that takes place on the 2nd – 4th June 2021! GOJIRA was confirmed for the line-up of Mystic Festival this year and organisers have now reconfirmed them for the next year! GOJIRA’s latest album, “Magma”, came out in 2016 with Roadrunner…
Pearl Jam to play 2 shows at BST Hyde Park 2021
Organisers are excited to announce that the legendary PEARL JAM will be joining them for not just one, but two massive shows at American Express presents BST Hyde Park in 2021. Rescheduling their previously announced date with PIXIES on Friday 9th July, the band will also be joining them for a second show on Saturday 10th July, with special guests IDLES! Formed in Seattle in…
Olly Murs confirmed for Live In The Wyldes UK 2021
Festival organisers couldn’t be more excited to announce that singer, songwriter, purveyor of excellent dance moves, entertainer extraordinaire and all round legend OLLY MURS will be joining Live In The Wyldes for 2021. Hitting the mainstage as part of his freshly announced UK tour, this will be Olly’s ONLY Cornwall appearance, so don’t delay in…
US Rockers The Killers to play Open’er Festival 2021
One of the greatest American rock bands of the 21st century will play in Gdynia, Poland on the 3rd July 2021. “Mr. Brightside”, “Somebody Told Me”, “When You Were Young”, “Human”… The list of hits created by THE KILLERS during nearly twenty years of their career is long and impressive. The band was formed in…
Camp Festival unveil their 2021 line up!
Featuring a cast and crew that reads like the greatest soundtrack ever made, expect movie music magic from the likes of FATBOY SLIM who remains our weapon of choice to top the bill on Saturday night following a set from special guests FRIENDLY FIRES. We’ll say hello to the nightclub sounds of GROOVE ARMADA and we’ll most certainly have heaven…
David Guetta, DJ Snake, Rita Ora, Post Malone, Lewis Capalidi and more named for Superbloom 2021
The SUPERBLOOM Festival will celebrate its premiere in Munich in 2021 and is eagerly anticipating the first part of its line-up with fan magnets like Post Malone, AnnenMayKantereit, David Guetta, DJ Snake, Rita Ora & Lewis Capaldi. Advance ticket sales start now! The SUPERBLOOM Festival will transform Munich’s Olympic Park and Olympic Stadium in the…
Bloodstock Festival UK adds more bands to the 2021 line up!
While everyone is adjusting to uncertain times right now and finding the best way forward, BLOODSTOCK is choosing to remain positive and keen to be reunited with the best metal community next summer. With that in mind, BLOODSTOCK is pleased to reveal five more bands joining the Sophie Lancaster stage line-up next August, and another…
A Day To Remember, You Me at Six, Yungblud & more for Rock am Ring and Rock im Park 2021
After the cancellation of the anniversary editions of Rock am Ring and Rock im Park this year and the end of the exchange phase, over 130,000 fans have already transferred their tickets to the 2021 edition of the twin festivals. A large part of the festival tickets are already sold out. Tickets for Rock am…
The Smashing Pumpkins join Pearl Jam and The Avett Brothers as Headliners at Sea.Hear.Now Festival
Sea.Hear.Now Festival has added the final touches to the 2021 lineup, which now includes THE SMASHING PUMPKINS as a headliner, along with newly confirmed artists including PATTI SMITH AND HER BAND, PATTI SCIALFA, MATT & KIM, ORVILLE PECK, TANK AND THE BANGAS, MOON TAXI, THE SOUL REBELS and RON ARTIS II AND THE TRUTH. Fans…
Kendrick Lamar to Headline Open’er Festival 2021!
KENDRICK LAMAR will headline Open’er 2021! One of the most important voices of the generation, both in the musical and social dimensions, as well as multiple GRAMMY and Pulitzer Prize winner, will perform in Gdynia on June 30th. KENDRICK LAMAR is undoubtedly one of the most important voices of the generation, both in the musical…
Graspop Metal Meeting rolls out the first 102 names for 2021
On 15 April Graspop organisers announced with a heavy heart that the 25th edition of Graspop Metal Meeting was postponed until 2021 but not to worry! Their painstaking efforts to make the four-day XL edition one for the history books did not go to waste. From 17th – 20th June 2021 we will all celebrate…
Wacken Open Air adds 9 new bands
There are nine more reasons to look forward to Wacken Open Air 2021! Some of you have joined organisers for our announcement stream on Full Metal Gaming yesterday, but of course they want to share these good news with all of you. So, please welcome: SLIPKNOT, IN EXTREMO, SICK OF IT ALL, U.D.O., NEW MODEL ARMY, FEVER 333, DEATH ANGEL, AT THE GATES and BLACK STAR…
Red Hot Chili Peppers to play Rock Werchter 2021
One of the most successful acts in rock history, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS – singer Anthony Kiedis, bassist Flea, drummer Chad Smith, and guitarist John Frusciante – will take the stage on Sunday, 4 July 2021. The band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in April 2012. RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS have sold more…
The first three names for Smukfest 2021 are here!
Now we look forward to #SMUK21 and the FIRST thing we see – these are three strong names on the international music scene! GORILLAZ, KYGO and LIONEL RICHIE are ready as the first names on the poster for Smukfest 2021. GORILLAZ – the most successful virtual band on the planet, makes their way to Skanderborg…
Nina Kraviz, Afrojack, Jamie Jones & more join Creamfields 2021
The countdown has officially started for Creamfields 2021 and to mark the occasion the electronic festival giants have announced more acts to the ever growing line up including NINA KRAVIZ, AFROJACK, JAMIE JONES, ALAN FITZPATRICK, SOLARDO, PAUL VAN DYK, JOSH WINK, RICHY AHMED, ALY & FILA, MATRIX & FUTUREBOUND FEAT. RHYMESTER, TNT AKA TECHNOBOY N…
Charli XCX, Yungblud and more added to the Reading & Leeds Line Up!
In case Monday’s announcement wasn’t already enough, here’s another FIVE names organisers have just thrown into the mix to get you even more hyped for #RandL21. CHARLI XCX, one of the biggest and most celebrated artists in the world from the past decade, will be returning to the festival for her fifth time. She’ll be…
Reading and Leeds Festivals announce 2021 headliners across 2 main stages!
Yeah that’s right, 2 main stages, 6 headliners and no clashes between the headliners. Organisers repeat NO CLASHES and are proud to present to you Main Stage East and Main Stage West! Not only that they have got a plenty of other quality names from across the musical spectrum on this first announcement for #RandL21. Plus they will be dropping a whole load of fire…
Disco Donnie Presents Announces 2021 Dates And Phase One Line-Up The Ubbi Dubbi Festival
Disco Donnie Presents announces the return and phase 1 line up for Ubbi Dubbi Festival in Dallas- Fort Worth, Texas for its sophomore event taking place April 24 and 25, 2021. This second installment follows the success of its 2019 sold-out debut. While 2020’s festival cancelation may have been a let down due to the…
Playboi Carti joins the 2021 Open’er Festival line up
PLAYBOI CARTI, one of the most promising characters in hip-hop culture, in both music and trendsetter terms, joins Open’er 2021 line-up. His career breakthrough came in 2015, when he met one of his mentors – A$AP Rocky and then started working with the A$AP Mob collective. His first commercial mixtape was released in 2017 and…
Bluesfest Byron Bay first All Australian artist announcement
Bluesfest continues to make history with its second Artist Announcement for 2021 – It is the festival’s first ever All Australian announcement and it’s something to sing about. Adding to the already impressive line up are some of Australia’s greatest artists including TASH SULTANA and ZIGGY ALBERTS, who are both playing on Easter Saturday, as…
Øya Festival adds their first 9 artists for 2021!
After a summer that has been completely different than what was planned, organisers start working on creating the best Øya experience ever for next year. Their goal is to put together a big and varied line-up – Some of the artists will join from the 2020 program, while others will be brand new additions! BON…
Irish Post-Punk band Fontaines DC join the INmusic 2021 line up
The Irish post-punk five return to the INmusic festival stages in June 2021 on the wings of their highly anticipated and acclaimed follow up album ‘A Hero’s Death’! Following their Croatian live debut at INmusic festival #14 in June 2019, and barely a year after the release of their hugely acclaimed debut album ‘Dogrel’, which…
Mercyful Fate headline Bloodstock Festival 2021
BLOODSTOCK is excited to announce its replacement Saturday night entertainment for 2021’s event! The mighty MERCYFUL FATE will now headline the Ronnie James Dio main stage, with DIMMU BORGIR arriving as special guests. The King Diamond-fronted, seminal black metal icons, MERCYFUL FATE reformed in 2019 after a lengthy hiatus. They were due to play their…
The War On Drugs and Haim confirmed for Nos Alive Festival 2021
THE WAR ON DRUGS is the new big confirmation of NOS Alive’21. The band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, will perform on July 8th on the NOS Stage, joining already confirmed RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, ALT-J, THE LUMINEERS, NOTHING BUT THIEVES and SEASICK STEVE. The band released their debut album Wagonwheel Blues in 2008, followed in 2011…
First Download Festival 2021 bands announced!
Of course, we’re all gutted we couldn’t gather in the hallowed grounds of Donington for #DL2020. BUT, festival organisers are stoked for next year, and they have a MASSIVE announcement for you. They have 80+ #DL2021 names to reveal right here, including your headliners – and there’s still more to come! Download is psyched to…
First bands announced for Sold Out Wacken Open Air 2021
As you know, traditionally on Saturday of the first weekend in August the first bands for the following year are announced – and even if Wacken Open Air 2020 had to be cancelled, organisers don’t want to break with this tradition. The first wave of the band is colourful in the truest, best and most…
A$AP Rocky, Young Thug, DaBaby and Capital Bra confirmed for Wireless Festival Germany 2021
The first top acts have now been announced for Wireless Germany, featuring the US rap superstars A$AP ROCKY, YOUNG THUG and DABABY and the national high flyer CAPITAL BRA. The Urban Music & Lifestyle Festival had to be postponed this year due to the restrictions on major events and will now take place in Frankfurt’s…
Creamfields 2021 confirms phase 2 acts
Creamfields continues to tease fans as they’ve just unleashed more names for their 2021 edition, new additions include PENDULUM – TRINITY, CHASE & STATUS (DJ SET), OLIVER HELDENS, SVEN VÄTH, PETE TONG, VINI VICI, MICHAEL BIBI, KÖLSCH, W&W, SUB FOCUS (DJ SET), JAX JONES, GORGON CITY, GARETH EMERY, CLAPTONE, SIGMA, HYBRID MINDS, HOLY GOOF, ENRICO…
Nightwish and Amon Amarth reschedule Barcelona Rock Fest shows to 2021
After rescheduling the 2020 edition of the Barcelona Rock Fest due to the worldwide health emergency, festival organisers have kept steadily working on keeping all of the artists originally scheduled for 2020 for next year’s edition. Within that process of rescheduling they can now announce that on July 1st, 2nd and 3rd 2021 they will…
Illenium, Kaskade, 3LAU & more announced for Imagine Festival 2021
Following the difficult decision to postpone the seventh edition of Imagine Music Festival for 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, organizers are excited to share the first phase of the lineup for the festival’s return September 17 – 19, 2021. Earlier this year, the festival also revealed the big news that it would be moving…
David Guetta, DJ Snake, Boris Brejcha, Sepultura, Metronomy and more unveiled for EXIT Festival 2021!
From 8th till 11th July 2021 EXIT will once again welcome people from over 100 countries to gather at one of the biggest medieval fortresses in Europe, set high on the banks of the river Danube in Novi Sad, Serbia. First headliners that are revealed include one of the most influential music producers and Grammy…
Liam Gallagher confirmed for Lucca Summer Festival 2021
The 2021 edition of the Lucca Summer Festival is increasingly taking shape, LIAM GALLAGHER has agreed to postpone his participation initially scheduled for this summer by one year. The organisers have managed to re-program what was one of the most anticipated concerts of the 2020 edition so that LIAM GALLAGHER will go on stage in…
Summer Camp Music Festival announces 2021 acts
Festival organisers are thrilled to officially release the confirmed artists to date for next year’s 20th Anniversary celebration, which will now take place May 28th – 30, 2021 at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe, IL. They are still working with a few of the artists that we know you’ll be excited about, so stay tuned for more announcements. The…
Danny Wimmer Presents Announces Aftershock Festival Rescheduled To October 7 – 10, 2021
Danny Wimmer Presents has announced that Aftershock 2020, scheduled for October 9th – 11th at Discovery Park in Sacramento, CA, has been rescheduled to October 7th – 10th, 2021, and has released the following statement: After all the harm caused by COVID-19, there is nothing that we wanted more than to be celebrating Aftershock with…
Pearl Jam to headline Rock Werchter Festival 2021
On to the summer of 2021 – That’s when the Rock Werchter Festival will be back in full swing, from the 1st to 4th July at the Festivalpark in Werchter (Belgium). Today PEARL JAM announced that their summer 2020 European tour has officially been rescheduled for June and July of 2021. The band embarks on…
Pearl Jam to headline the 51st Edition of Pinkpop Festival in 2021
PEARL JAM is coming to Landgraaf in 2021! On Sunday June 20th, the phenomenal band from Seattle will return to the Pinkpop stage to provide the 51st edition with a smashing ending. With that, the band joins the poster with RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS AND TWENTY ONE PILOTS, AS WELL AS A NUMBER OF GREAT…
Cigarettes After Sex confirmed for Rock in Roma 2021
Joining the line up of the new edition of Rock in Rome is the dream pop band CIGARETTES AFTER SEX, initially scheduled for July 9th, 2020, is rescheduled for July 9th, 2021 at the Capannelle Racecourse. On stage the CIGARETTES AFTER SEX will bring the latest album “Cry”, the second chapter of the band’s recording…
Dubstep Phenomenon Excision to headline Dour Festival 2021
Dour Festival re-confirms another headliner for its 2021 edition: EXCISION, the heavy dubstep phenomenon that guarantees an exceptional audiovisual show. To get through this week as best we can without Dour Festival, organisers can now officially launch their 2021 countdown and unveil a new headliner. After the announcement of A$AP ROCKY playing the Last Arena…
Black Eyed Peas will be back at Mainsquare Festival on July 3rd 2021!
While 26 bands have already confirmed for 2021, organisers are thrilled to announce that BLACK EYED PEAS will also be back at the Mainsquare Festival next year. The American trio, who blew the Citadel up in 2010, will be playing in Arras on Saturday, July 3rd 2021 for the 16th edition of the Main Square…
Latitude Festival Announces Headliners and new 2021 dates
This summer may not be as expected, but festival fans can rejoice as the multi-award-winning festival will return to the picturesque grounds of Henham Park, Suffolk, on 22nd – 25th July 2021 with headliners LEWIS CAPALDI, BASTILLE and special guests SNOW PATROL topping a diverse bill where music meets the arts in a full on cultural explosion. Things have been…
A$AP Rocky, Hot Chip and Goldlink join the Super Bock Super Rock 2021 Line Up!
A$AP ROCKY is one of the most disruptive names on the hip-hop scene worldwide. But the path was not always easy for Rakim Mayers. His father was arrested when he was only 12 years old and soon after that, his brother was killed. These were some of the wounds that would eventually influence his commitment…
A$AP Rocky confirmed for Dour Festival 2021!
A$AP ROCKY is set to join the Dour Festival 2021 line-up and will play on the Last Arena – open on Wednesday for the first time! Organisers have officially reached the peak of Dourstalgia. They are all feeling an XXL dose of Dourstalgia as it’s today, at exactly 12 noon, that Dour Festival should have…
Katy Perry joins digital festival Tomorrowland Around the World
Global pop superstar KATY PERRY will perform a spectacular and unprecedented show at Tomorrowland Around the World, the digital festival. One of the best-selling musical artists of all time, Katy will dazzle the People of Tomorrow across the globe in an eye-popping visual spectacle full of special effects, delivering a breath-taking show of her greatest…
Skillet confirmed for Rock in Roma 2021
The news about ROCK IN ROMA is back, the date of the SKILLET concert at the Capannelle Racecourse has been rescheduled to Thursday 17th June 2021! The expected show from the band was cancelled due to the protracted Covid-19 emergency, was initially scheduled for June 24th 2020. Tickets will be available from 12:00 on Monday…
Red Hot Chili Peppers join the NOS Alive’21 Poster!
365 days before the opening the festival doors a new fantastic band joins the poster on the 8th July – the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS will take the NOS stage for a performance that promises to be marked in history! With over 100 million records sold, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS are considered one of the…
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