Richard Ashcroft and BLØF join TW Classic line up

The bill for TW Classic 2018 is now complete and looks outstanding. Today, RICHARD ASHCROFT and BLØF are added, joining previously announced acts EDITORS, THE NATIONAL, KRAFTWERK 3-D, DEUS and NATHANIEL RATELIFF & THE NIGHT SWEATS on Saturday 14 July. EDITORS and Werchter. A match made in heaven. Every new record is an event, and every concert…

Victorious Festival adds Brian Wilson, Sleaford Mods, The Cribs & More!

Victorious Festival organisers are thrilled to announce that the legendary BRIAN WILSON will be joining you at Victorious Festival 2018 along with The SLEAFORD MODS, THE CRIBS, DUB PISTOLS and more! Illuminating the 60s with an infectious blend of pop, psychedelia & tight harmonies, BRIAN WILSON directed the Beach Boys away from generic surf stalemate…

Rockgrass pioneers Hayseed Dixie to headline Ealing Blues Festival

Continuing its dedication to the diverse blues scene in the UK, Ealing Blues Festival returns on 21 – 22 July with its most ambitious line-up to date. Leading the line-up this year will be ‘rockgrass’ pioneers HAYSEED DIXIE, leading Rolling Stones tribute act THE COUNTERFEIT STONES and rocking roots band KITTY, DAISY & LEWIS. Founded…

27 future stars to play Roskilde Festival

The Roskilde Festival talent programme has been completed with 27 new acts, representing the best new Nordic music. Today’s additions include MIRIAM BRYANT, JADA, ALBIN LEE MALDAU and JACOB OGAWA. The full line-up for Roskilde Festival will be revealed on 5 April. It looks almost like a festival within the festival with 43 Nordic acts…

Mallory Knox, Crazy Town & Hacktivist join the Camden Rocks Line Up!

Today Camden Rocks organisers have announced that MALLORY KNOX, rock rappers CRAZY TOWN and British rap metal band HACKTIVIST join the Camden Rocks Festival line up! Camden Rocks is one we’re really looking forward to. We fondly remember playing venues such as The Barfly all the way up to The Roundhouse in Camden. With this being our first…

Robert Plant, Gov’T Mule & more for Telluride Blues & Brews Festival

As September 14-16 inches just a bit closer, the 25th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival reveals its 2018 artist lineup. The festival returns with a dynamic, well-rounded mix of live blues, funk, indie, rock, jam band, gospel and soul performances featuring ROBERT PLANT & THE SENSATIONAL SPACE SHIFTERS, BEN HARPER AND CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE, GOV’T…

The Lollapalooza 2018 line up has arrived!

Lollapalooza returns with another stellar lineup led by headliners THE WEEKND, BRUNO MARS, JACK WHITE, ARCTIC MONKEYS, TRAVIS SCOTT, THE NATIONAL, VAMPIRE WEEKEND and ODESZA. Over 180 bands will return for four full days of music on eight stages, August 2-5 in Chicago’s Grant Park.  Today’s hottest talents including LOGIC, POST MALONE, KHALID, LIL UZI…

Manic Street Preachers, Shed Seven, Feeder & Loads More For Beautiful Days 2018!

Headlining the Main Stage on Saturday at Beautiful Days 2018 are the world-renowned Welsh rockers MANIC STREET PREACHERS. Their new album ‘Resistance Is Futile’, which features lead single ‘International Blue’ is out 13 April 2018. Friday’s headliner cannot be revealed until June but headlining the Sunday night are festival founders LEVELLERS who will close the…

Dour Festival adds 16 new names to close the Balzaal’s line up

Dour Festival organisers have a new burst of producers and DJ’s ready to join them concluding the line-up for the Red Bull Elektropedia Balzaal. For Wednesday, they offered Diplo a carte blanche, and he has already added Mr. Oizo to the line-up. Now he invites his partner from Major Lazer, THE JILLIONAIRE and PNL’s beatmaker…

The Mighty Hoopla UK adds 5ive, Boyzlife, Betty Who and more!

Promising to be the ultimate celebration of all time chart-toppers, The Mighty Hoopla announce the addition of boyband heartthrobs 5ive and Boyzlife as well as godfathers of UK Garage, DJ Luck and MC Neat.  Australian synth-pop superstar Betty Who and more also join the bill as the festival prepares to host headliners TLC for the best…

Pet Shop Boys to headline Õllesummer Festival in Estonia

The most successful duo in the British music history – PET SHOP BOYS – have now been announced as the Friday night headliner for Õllesummer Festival.  The electropop mega-duo will take the main stage of the festival on 6 July, bringing a spectacular lighting show and beloved hits as a part of their world tour…

The War On Drugs confirmed for Pukkelpop festival

Making a lo-fi record probably isn’t on Adam Granduciel’s bucket list. The frontman of THE WAR ON DRUGS sees the studio as a lab where he can play around for months or even years. When he finds a new guitar or drum sound, then he either fine-tunes it, or throws it away and restarts from…

Dua Lipa joins Pukkelpop line up in Belgium!

Two years ago, when DUA LIPA was 21, she first planted her songs in the Pukkelpop Festival meadow.  Her debut album wasn’t ready yet and she had scored only one hit with ‘Be The One’. Nevertheless, the Dance Hall was packed with raving fans. And they were right: Dua Lipa combines the best of Christina…

Lily Allen confirmed for Qstock Festival in Finland

The Qstock Festival replenishes its programme for this summer with another 12 acts. The latest international booking is English singer/songwriter LILY ALLEN. Known for her bold style of mixing different genres, LILY ALLEN got a flying start to her career with the single Smile and the follow-up debut album Alright, Still in 2006. Since then,…

Belgium’s Dour Festival announces La Caverne line up

A burst of guitar riffs and wild electro to conclude the line-up for La Caverne at this years Dour Festival. This marquee dedicated to hard rock fans welcomes this year, in addition to the names already announced such as Ministry, Kadavar, Dead Cross, Thee Oh Sees, Chelsea Wolfe, Ho99o9 or Preoccupations, other projects that will…

Rod Stewart steps in for Aretha Franklin at New Orleans Jazz Fest

Rod Stewart will headline New Orleans Jazz Fest on Saturday, April 28, stepping in for Aretha Franklin who on the advice of her doctors is unable to perform. In a written statement, Ms. Franklin’s management stated:
 Aretha Franklin has been ordered by her doctor to stay off the road and rest completely for at least…

Final acts announced for Denmark’s Tinderbox Festival

The final 16 acts added to the Tinderbox Festival line-up include KYGO, BIFFY CLYRO, MADNESS and STEVE AOKI A string of international superstars has been announced for Tinderbox Festival, since the reveal of Depeche Mode in November last year. Prophets of Rage, Alanis Morissette, Tiësto, Wiz Khalifa, Iggy Pop, Bastille, and Jack White are just…

NERVO to play Findings Festival in Norway

The Australian twin sisters Mim and Liv NERVO are ready for Findings Festival. Get ready for a real dose girlpower when the duo takes on the Bislett stadium! Since they entered the live scene in 2009, they have kept a high pace and taken the world by storm. They have written and produced songs for…

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats added to TW Classic Festival

A new name for TW Classic Festival – NATHANIEL RATELIFF & THE NIGHT SWEATS are playing the one-day festival on Saturday 14th July at the Festivalpark in Werchter. Five names are now in for TW Classic Festival 2018: Editors, The National, Kraftwerk 3-D, dEUS and Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, with more still to…

Download Festival Madrid finalises 2018 line up!

The time has come to complete the Download Festival Madrid 2018 line up! THE HELLACOPTERS from Sweden will show on our stage why their legend has grown since they decided to split up a decade ago. Considered one of the best rock n ‘roll bands of the early 21st century, they will perform again in…

Kendrick Lamar, Massive Attack, N.E.R.D & more for Electric Picnic 2018

The wait is finally over! Electric Picnic Festival organisers are sharing the first round of acts that will be joining them for three days of festival fun in September! Kicking off proceedings and guaranteed to turn Stradbally Hall into ‘m.A.A.d city’ is the Compton-rapper and proud owner of five GRAMMY Awards, KENDRICK LAMAR. He’ll deliver…

Morocco’s Oasis Festival Announces Phase 2

Morocco’s Oasis Festival, the destination music festival held from September 14-16, 2018 in the outskirts of Marrakech surrounded by the breathtaking Atlas Mountains, has announced their second wave of acts for its fourth edition. Newly announced acts include DJ KOZE, BRADLEY ZERO, ROMARE, DEETRON, SASSY J, DETROIT SWINDLE, LA FLEUR, LARRY HEARD (LIVE), MARIBOU STATE,…

Courteeners to headline Truck Festival UK

Truck Festival organisers are excited to welcome Mancunian threesome COURTEENERS as their Sunday headliner! Bringing their stellar back catalog of absolute Indie guitar anthems to Hill Farm to close the festival, which will no doubt promises to be one of the most raucous shows in Truck’s history. Brummies’ EDITORS are returning for the first time…

Arctic Monkeys and Kendrick Lamar to headline Øya Festival in Norway

This summer Øya Festival Norway will be headlined by the ARCTIC MONKEYS on Wednesday 8th August and rapper KENDRICK LAMAR on Thursday 9th August! ARCTIC MONKEYS are Alex Turner, Jamie Cook, Nick O’Malley and Matt Helders.  Formed in High Green, Sheffield in 2002, the band have released 5 albums to date, their most recent, ‘AM’…

UK’s Farr Festival releases final round of acts for 2018

Sound-tracked by some of the most inspiring and creative artists from across the global electronic music spectrum, Sunday’s programming will conclude the magical four day weekender and will mark an exciting new development for Farr Festival. HUNEE is without doubt one of the most in-demand selectors in the world, weaving together everything from house and…

Benicassim Festival announces Pet Shop Boys as 4th headliner!

Festival organisers have announced the legendary PET SHOP BOYS, as well as JUSTICE, MADNESS, THE KOOKS, SLEAFORD MODS, J HUS, BELLE AND SEBASTIAN and many more amazing acts for Benicassim Festival, taking place on July 19 – 22 in Benicàssim, Spain. PET SHOP BOYS will join the already announced THE KILLERS, LIAM GALLAGHER and TRAVIS…

Foo Fighters, The Weeknd, Neil Young & more to play Festival d’été de Québec

Festival d’été de Québec is making a big splash by bringing together the biggest names in international music and unveiling a decidedly contemporary program for its 51st edition! FOO FIGHTERS, THE WEEKND, BECK, THE CHAINSMOKERS, SHAWN MENDES, FUTURE, LORDE, CYNDI LAUPER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD and DAVE MATTHEWS BAND will all be meeting in Québec City from…

Telluride Jazz Festival in Colorado Announces Artist Lineup

As the summer season in the world-famous mountain town of Telluride, Colorado begins to approach, the Telluride Jazz Festival reveals its 2018 artist lineup. Set on August 3-5, 2018, the festival presents a well-rounded, diverse mix of live jazz, funk, soul, and gospel performances featuring BRUCE HORNSBY & THE NOISEMAKERS, IRMA THOMAS, SOUL QUEEN OF…

Charlotte Gainsbourg & more confirmed for Finland’s Flow Festival

Flow Festival has confirmed the Finnish debut of French singer CHARLOTTE GAINSBOURG. The artist, who is also known for her acting career, released her fourth album last year, after a lengthy break in recording. The album, named Rest, runs the gamut from intimate and sensitive to grandiose and was loved by critics and fans alike….

David Guetta to close EXIT Festival 2018!

This year, possibly like no year before it, EXIT festival will bring the greatest number of freshest chart toppers in the world! In the time in which genre boundaries have all but disappeared, EXIT’s great line-up, which is yet to be revealed, will have a hot start on Thursday, July 12, with the unstoppable American…

YES, Pain, Graveyeard & more added to Sweden Rock line up

One of the biggest names in progressive rock now exists in two versions. YES featuring ARW, who are coming to Sweden Rock this summer, are centered around original vocalist Jon Anderson, guitarist Trevor Rabin who composed their super hit “Owner of a lonely heart”, and the band’s classic keyboard player Rick Wakeman. The definitive lineup…

The Cure’s Robert Smith to curate the UK’s Meltdown Festival

The wait is over – After a month of speculation, anticipation and rumour, organisers have announced the first acts of what’s shaping up to be a legendary Meltdown festival line-up. Confirmed today are DEFTONES, THE LIBERTINES, MANIC STREET PREACHERS, MOGWAI, MY BLOODY VALENTINE, NINE INCH NAILS, PLACEBO, THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS, 65DAYSOFSTATIC, ALCEST, THE ANCHORESS, KRISTIN…

Standon Calling UK adds more than 50 new names!

Standon Calling organisers have just announced 50+ new names for this summer’s line up. Covering the best live music, electronica and comedy – the thirteenth year of Standon Calling is shaping up to be the most diverse, exciting and packed edition in the festival’s history.  On the live music front, we welcome primal rock from BLACK REBEL…

Bastille to headline Neverworld Festival UK 2018


The British chart topping four-piece BASTILLE are announced as the next headline act, joining CLEAN BANDIT on the phenomenal lineup as many more names are announced Alternative rock-pop band BASTILLE will headline immersive spectacular Neverworld for a rare festival appearance this summer. After playing LeeFest in 2012, The BRIT Award winners and Grammy nominated four-piece are set to return…

Selah Sue, D’Angelo & Chronixx join the Couleur Cafe Line up!

Where to start with these 3 fabulous new names? On Friday, June 29, of course, when SELAH SUE continues her long-awaited return. The superstar from Leuven was already with us in 2009 as a young, Belgian discovery. Nine years, sold-out venues all over the globe and a bunch of gold and platinum records later we’re in for a treat. On…

Basement Jaxx, Wiley, Jax Jones, Stefflon Don & More announced For Liverpool International Music Festival

Last year Liverpool International Music Festival attracted over 120,000 music lovers, further cementing Liverpool’s reputation as a must-visit destination, a city that celebrates this year a decade of European Capital of Culture. LIMF is the current voice of this global music city with an experimental yet accessible programme for all. Thanks to its consistently unbeatable line-up, LIMF is now one of…

Queen + Adam Lambert named as last headliners for TRNSMT Festival UK

One of the biggest rock attractions in the world, QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT, will be joined by TEXAS, THE DARKNESS and THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT on Friday 6th July. Tickets for this day go on sale from 9am on Friday 9th March. Ultimate Festival Guide has teamed up with Europe’s biggest and best music festival travel…

Jeff Beck to play Live at Chelsea Friday 15th June

Legendary guitarist JEFF BECK has been announced to perform at the Live At Chelsea Concert Series 2018, completing the line-up of shows in the idyllic grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea in West London. The Grammy-winning guitarist will headline the venue on Friday 15th June 2018, as music fans across the capital will for the…

Ozzy Osbourne, Godsmack, Five Finger Death Punch & more for Fort Rock Festival 2018

OZZY OSBOURNE, GODSMACK, FIVE FINGER DEATH PINCH, STONE SOUR, SHINEDOWN and BREAKING BENJAMIN,  lead a powerful talent lineup for the 6th annual Monster Energy Fort Rock, Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29, 2018.  This year sees Monster Energy Fort Rock Festival move to its new home at Markham Park in Sunrise, Florida, in greater Fort Lauderdale, expanding its capacity and providing an…

Electric Daisy Carnival expands to China on 29th & 30th April!

Headliners, the world of EDC is expanding once again as organisers have announced news about the first-ever EDC China, set to debut Sunday, April 29, and Monday, April 30, at Shanghai International Music Park in Shanghai, China. As the third home for EDC in Asia, the inaugural EDC China will bring all the magic and…

Arcade Fire to close Milwaukee Summerfest on 8th July

Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance is excited to announce that ARCADE FIRE, along with special guest (to be announced) will headline the American Family Insurance Amphitheater, July 8, 2018, the last day of the festival. Hailing from Montreal, Canada, ARCADE FIRE are a six piece band that have won two BRITs, two Grammys, and…

Hip Hop artist J Cole to play Summerfest on Tuesday 3rd July

Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance is excited to announce that J. COLE will headline the American Family Insurance Amphitheater on Tuesday, July 3, 2018. The first artist signed to Jay-Z’s new Roc Nation label, J. COLE made himself notable through a scholarly approach to the game – no small feat considering his Magna Cum…