Norway’s Øya Festival adds 4 new names

The Øya festival program for 2019 is becoming more varied and more current names are added at a high pace. Today, American JONATHAN WILSON, Swedish band CULT OF LUNA, from England IDLES and Norwegian SPURV have been confirmed to play at Tøyenparken.  After a few years as a soloist, JONATHAN WILSON got a breakthrough with…

Cult Of Luna confirmed for FortaRock festival

CULT OF LUNA belongs to the absolute top of the post-metal movement together with Amenra and Neurosis.  The Swedish band has released one killer album after another and only a few bands are able to combine a pulverizing guitar wall with a serene atmosphere that gives you goose bumps.   The repetitive rhythms slowly bring you…

First names announced for Les Ardentes Festival 2019 in Liège

The festival will welcome the return of HOCUS POCUS on July 6th. The mythical hip-hop band with jazz, soul and funk influences is back after a long break dedicated by Greem and 20syl to C2C and Alltta projects.  The terrible children of the COLUMBINE collective will be part of the celebration on Thursday, July 4 after the…

David Guetta headlines new UK festival Soundscape Weekender

One of the world’s biggest chart-topping DJs is performing in Coventry for the first time next summer – DAVID GUETTA will be headlining the Soundscape Weekender on Sunday, June 16 in the Ricoh Arena stadium bowl.  DAVID GUETTA will bring the curtain down with a 90-minute set on the final day of the two-day outdoor…

Swedish House Mafia to headline FM4 Frequency Festival

Surprise Surprise ahead of tomorrow afternoon’s phase 1 announcement at 4pm CET,  FM4 Frequency Festival in Austria has announced that top Swedish DJ trio SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA are re-uniting in 2019 to headline next summers festival!  Stay tuned for more bands tomorrow Thursday 29th November at 4pm CET Strictly Limited Lay-z festivalpass will also be…

Manowar, KISS & Tool to headline Hellfest 2019

Hellfest, also called Hellfest Summer Open Air, is a French rock festival focusing on heavy metal music, held annually in June in Clisson in Loire-Atlantique. Its high attendance makes it the French music festival with the largest turnover. It is also one of the biggest metal festivals in Europe and the first to exist in…

Swedish House Mafia to headline Creamfields UK

Following the announcement that Swedish House Mafia to headline Creamfields UK are headlining Tinderbox Festival in Denmark we can reveal that they will also perform an exclusive one-off UK show at Creamfields Festival on Sunday 25th August 2019!  The UK truly is our second home, whether it be at our very first Creamfields – or…

Florence + The Machine to headline Boardmasters UK

The wait is over and organisers are thrilled to reveal the first wave of acts who will be playing at Boardmasters 2019! We welcome your Saturday headliner, the amazing FLORENCE + THE MACHINE, who will be joined by GIGGS, DIZZEE RASCAL, JORJA SMITH, FRANZ FERDINAND, DJ EZ, WILKINSON B2B SUB FOCUS, IDLES and many more…

Swedish House Mafia will reunite at Tinderbox Festival 2019

The Swedish supergroup is confirmed as the first headliner for next year’s festival.  The demand for Tinderbox’s first announcement has been enormous and the patience of the audience is now rewarded with the announcement of the world’s biggest electronic act.  In October, Steve Angello, Axwell, and Sebastian Ingrosso announced that in 2019 they would launch…

DGTL Drops First Wave Of Artists For Amsterdam 2019 Edition

DGTL will return to Amsterdam NDSM-docklands for their annual weekender during Easter 2019. Traditionally they kick off the festival season with national and international pioneers, art and revolutionary sustainability projects on April 19, 20 & 21.  The first wave of artists playing at DGTL Amsterdam 2019 is here! The special act this year is DJ-duo…

Symphony X confirmed for Fortarock Festival 2019

SYMPHONY X has been a constant factor in the world of progressive metal for years. Since their foundation in 1994, the support, admiration and respect for this powerful American rock institute has been growing. Not in the least because of the widely received albums. A paragon of creativity, aggression, bombast and especially melody – The…

‘The Modfather’ Paul Weller to play The Wyldes 2019

First organisers announced FATBOY SLIM for Friday 14th June 2019, and some of you wanted to make a weekend of it – so they now bring you PAUL WELLER for the following evening, on Saturday 15th June 2019! Nicknamed ‘The Modfather’, PAUL WELLER’s nascent beginnings as a key member of popular British bands The Jam…

Foals to play Low Festival 2019 in Spain

The British band FOALS, who join the already announced BASTILLE and VETUSTA MORLA, will present their new songs in Benidorm at Low Festival 2019 that takes place on July 26th – 28th at the Ciudad Deportiva Guillermo Amor in Benidorm.  The combo led by Yannis Philippakis is one of the most revered groups of the…

EXIT Festival adds Greta Van Fleet, Phil Anselmo and more!

Each summer, thanks to EXIT Festival, the colossal Petrovaradin Fortress in northern Serbia becomes a place of music pilgrimage for people from all over the world, and judging by the early bird ticket sales, it will be once again filled to the brim from July 4th to 7th next year! Already announced rock giants THE…

Bob Dylan & Neil Young to play British Summer Time Hyde Park 2019

Two of the greatest musicians of all time on one HISTORIC night: BOB DYLAN and NEIL YOUNG are joint headliners for Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park 2019.  BOB DYLAN’s impact on popular music and culture is immeasurable. The recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature, he is responsible for some…

Scottish band Mogwai to play Colors of Ostrava 2019

The Scottish band MOGWAI, one of the most important post-rock bands of musical history, will be coming to the industrial area of Dolni Vítkovice and Colours of Ostrava in 2019.  MOGWAI have not shown signs of creative decline for years, they are still able to freeze the audience by crushing, gorgeous and emotionally upgraded, art-rock…

Bon Iver to headline Best Kept Secret Festival 2019

BON IVER will be closing the mainstage at Best Kept Secret Festival 2019 on Friday 31st May! The band surrounding musical genius Justin Vernon is raw, pure and intense. Without a doubt, this is an act you have to see live once in your lifetime. For the first time in ten years, BON IVER will…

The 1975 to headline Glasgow Summer Sessions

The third headliner to be announced for Glasgow Summer Sessions 2019 is THE 1975!  The 1975 are an English pop rock band originating from Manchester. The band consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Matthew “Matty” Healy, lead guitarist Adam Hann, bassist Ross MacDonald, and drummer George Daniel. The band’s origins trace to them attending…

Jawbreaker to headline Groezrock Festival in Belgium

GROEZROCK fans, better pinch yourselves because this announcement is literally a dream come true: JAWBREAKER is playing GROEZROCK 2019! Yes, the one and only JAWBREAKER will headline the festival on Friday 26th April – Can you believe it? One of the most influential bands of the 90s has finally reunited.  Their set at Riot Fest…

Amon Amarth Confirmed For Fortarock Festival 2019

The arrival of AMON AMARTH as one of the main bands for 2019 makes our viking heart beat faster. The Swedish band is now one of the icons within the genre and has been fighting for years with fire. The tight riffs, the deep grunts, sparkling drums and the beautiful solos ensure that you are…

The Smashing Pumpkins to play NOS Alive in Portugal

THE SMASHING PUMPKINS, legendary band of alternative rock, will take to the stage NOS on July 13th, the day that concludes the 13th edition of NOS Alive.  The band brings to the Passeio Marítimo de Algés the celebration of the new long-running “Shiny and Oh So Bright, Vol. 1 / LP: No Past. No Future….

Mumford & Sons to headline Pinkpop 2019

With the confirmation of MUMFORD & SONS the second headliner has been added to the program of the 50th edition of the Pinkpop festival. The organisers can also confirm the acts GEORGE EZRA and TENACIOUS D.  At the beginning this month, FLEETWOOD MAC was already announced as the first act to headline the anniversary edition…

Rod Stewart, Kylie Minogue & more for the UK’s Lytham Festival

Lytham Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2019 with its biggest line-up ever.  It is announced today that legendary rock star ROD STEWART, international pop star KYLIE MINOGUE, 80s synth-pop band THE HUMAN LEAGUE and HOLLYWOOD PROMS featuring SHERIDAN SMITH and MICHAEL BALL will take to the stage over five nights for Lytham Festival…

Macklemore, Weezer & more join the Rock Werchter line up

Today another nine names are added to the Rock Werchter festival line-up! New for day two of the festival are WEEZER, THE 1975, JUNGLE, TOM MISCH and KURT VILE & THE VIOLATORS. MACKLEMORE, CLEAN BANDIT and TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB are confirmed for Saturday.  Finally, on the final day of the festival, UNDERWORLD is joining…

Morcheeba & Kraftwerk confirmed for Metronome Festival 2019

The first band confirmed for Metronome Festival 2019 in Prague is the ever popular, MORCHEEBA who will return to Prague after six long years. Moreover, with their brand-new album Blaze Away, released in June 2018. The visitors of Metronome Festival Prague 2019 can look forward to enjoying the unique set list, which will include beloved…

Tool & Alice in Chains confirmed for Impact Festival 2019 in Poland

The first band confirmed for Impact Festival 2019 are American rock band from Los Angeles, California, TOOL. Formed in 1990, the group’s line-up includes drummer Danny Carey, guitarist Adam Jones, and vocalist Maynard James Keenan. Justin Chancellor has been the band’s bassist since 1995, replacing their original bassist Paul D’Amour. One of the most entitled…

Kraftwerk brings their 3-D Concert to Rock in Roma 2019

After the worldwide success of the last 3-D concert tours, the German group KRAFTWERK announce new dates for 2019. The pioneers of electronic music will be at Rock in Roma, in the beautiful setting of the Roman Theater of Ostia Antica, for two unmissable live dates on 27th and 28th June.  Combining music and performing…

KRAFTWERK to headline Tauron Nowa Muzyka Katowice festival!

The robotic visionaries from Düsseldorf in Katowice! KRAFTWERK kicks off the lineup for next year’s 14th edition of the Tauron Nowa Muzyka Katowice festival. On June 21st, we will have a chance to get acquainted with a musical vision of the future that became the present.  They have inspired Aphex Twin, David Bowie, Depeche Mode,…

Thirty Seconds To Mars to play Pistoia Blues on 6th July 2019

THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS are the first major international group announced for the 2019 edition of the Pistoia Blues Festival. The band founded by the brothers Jared and Shannon Leto will perform on Saturday 6th July on the prestigious stage of Piazza Duomo with their new European tour.  THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS are famous in…

Thirty Seconds to Mars to play Rock in Roma 2019

ROCK IN ROMA, one of the most important music festivals on the national and international scene, presents the first big name on the bill: THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS, who are back touring Italy in 2019.  The date to mark on the calendar is that of Wednesday 3rd July at the Cavea of the Auditorium Parco…

Travis Scott confirmed as first headliner for Open’er Festival 2019

A few months of waiting and we are in this story again! The first announced artists for the next 39 days of “next year’s Open’er is TRAVIS SCOTT, THE 1975 and GRETA VAN FLEET.  The first headliner was given to TRAVIS SCOTT.  His third album titled “ASTROWORLD” is the most interesting rap record of this…

Robyn to headline Roskilde Festival 2019

The Swedish star will play the Orange Stage on Friday 5th July 2019 – That’s right! The one and only ROBYN is ready for the Orange Stage! She has previously played Roskilde Festival in 2008 and 2010. Get ready for hits such as Dancing On My Own, Show Me Love, With Every Heartbeat, Call Your…

Ministry confirmed for Sweden’s Gefle Metal Festival

Gefle Metal Festival has announced MINISTRY as next year’s second headliner next to DIMMU BORGIR.  This legendary industrial metal band has lasted since 1981 and has released classic albums like “Psalm 69” and “Filth Pig”. Last spring, the latest album “AmeriKKKant” came. Their visit to the Gefle Metal Festival will be their only show in…

Seven-time Grammy winner Gladys Knight confirmed for Love Supreme Festival

Love Supreme Festival is honoured to announce that the Empress of Soul GLADYS KNIGHT will be performing next year on the Main Stage on Saturday 6th July.  This seven-time Grammy winner has been performing for over five decades and her resume of achievements and highlights is too vast to even attempt to list. Early Bird Tickets…

Robyn returns after 8 years to play Øya Festival 2019

Organisers have been very successful in launching the program for next year’s Øya festival and everything is right for the festival experience in Oslo. Already now the third headline is ready. Previously, THE CURE and KARPE have been released, and today we add ROBYN. This will be her only festival concert in Norway next year….

Relentless Beats Rounds Out Monstrous Lineup For Decadence Arizona 2018

As the rest of the country gears up to head into the holiday season, Relentless Beats has been busy at work putting the finishing touches on the monolith of a lineup at fifth annual Decadence AZ.  Newly added artists include: ANTI UP, CRISTOPH, GG MAGREE, GREEN VELVET, GRIFFIN, KIDNAP, MOON BOOTS, PAZ and VALENTINO KHAN,…

Lineups announced for Lollapalooza Chile, Argentina and Brasil 2019

The lineups for Lollapalooza Chile, Lollapalooza Argentina and Lollapalooza Brasil 2019 were announced today, revealing an extraordinary list of some of the most incredible live performers in the world­­. KENDRICK LAMAR, ARCTIC MONKEYS, TWENTY ØNE PILØTS, LENNY KRAVITZ, POST MALONE and SAM SMITH will take the lead in Chile and Argentina. ARCTIC MONKEYS, KENDRICK LAMAR,…

Nephew to play Jelling Festival 2019 in Denmark

The resurrected rock giants, NEPHEW are confirmed as first name for next year’s Jelling Music Festival and play on opening day Wednesday, May 29th.  With big Danish-language new classics, like ‘Again & Again &’, ‘Join You’, ‘Superliga’ and ‘Heartstarter’ in the back, Nephew is one of the most popular Danish rock bands in the last…

Foo Fighters to play Glasgow Summer Sessions

Glasgow Summer Sessions have announced the festival’s second headliner for 2019 with the incredible FOO FIGHTERS set to take the stage of Bellahouston Park for the first time ever on Saturday 17th August 2019. “To welcome Foo Fighters to Bellahouston Park for the first time is so exciting for music fans all over Scotland, as…

First acts announced for Electric Castle in Romania 2019

 A plethora of acts set to join the idillic Transylvanian Castle setting for 2019 Electric Castle takes place on the outskirts of Romania’s cultural city of Cluj. The festival is set amongst the beautiful grounds of the dramatic Banffy Castle, often being describes as Romania’s answer to Versailles.   Heading up the main stage for 2019 and…

Snarky Puppy and Jamie Cullum to play the UK’s Love Supreme Festival

The first act for Love Supreme 2019 is SNARKY PUPPY who will headline the Big Top on Saturday 6th July. After a decade of relentless touring and recording in all but complete obscurity, the Texas-bred/New York-based quasi-collective suddenly found itself held up by the press and public as one of the major figures in the…

Sweden Rock Festival adds 20 new bands

ZZ TOP, TENACIOUS D, DISTURBED, AXEL RUDI PELL, BLACKBERRY SMOKE, CANDLEMASS, POWERWOLF, GORGOROTH, GREEN JELLŸ, THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA, JAG PANZER, BLAZE BAYLEY, FM, KRISIUN, MYRATH, THUNDERMOTHER, ZAL CLEMINSON’S SIN DOGS, JARED JAMES NICHOLS, THE QUILL and GATHERING OF KINGS are now confirmed for Sweden Rock Festival 2019! Another 45 acts remain to be announced….