CAN’T WIN? WON’T GRIN: NEARLY A QUARTER OF THE NATION ARE SORE LOSERS

Nearly a quarter of Brits (22%) say that they’re a sore loser in new research which explored the competitive habits of the nation. The study, conducted by the “PAC-MAN LIVE EXPERIENCE”, a pioneering immersive adventure which launches in Manchester on 21 March, discovered that Brits are driven by a competitive spirit, with over half (51%)…

SOUND CITY+ CONFERENCE: THE NEW HEART OF THE MUSIC BUSINESS

This year’s Sound City+ Conference will take place in Liverpool on Friday 2nd May with a packed schedule of future-facing discussions, workshops, masterclasses and networking opportunities confirming Sound City’s place at the heart of the music business, championing and supporting new creative and industry talent. The latest edition of the conference will see music industry…

Y Not Festival reveals latest stellar acts for 2025 bill

Twenty years since its debut, Y Not Festival unveils its latest major acts for 2025, with special guests The Futureheads joining the line-up alongside The Slow Readers Club and The Subways. They join previously announced headliners The Prodigy, Courteeners and Madness, as well as Thursday headliner The Wombats, across the weekend of 31 July to…

KENDAL CALLING SELLS OUT, JUST THREE WEEKS AFTER REVEALING LINE UP!

Taking place from 31 July – 3 August 2025, Kendal Calling is counting down to its 20th birthday celebrations next summer, and it seems fans are just as excited to return to the fields and get festivities underway! Just three weeks since the first wave line-up was revealed, including headliners Courteeners, Fatboy Slim, The Prodigy and Kaiser Chiefs, Kendal…

Y Not Festival Reveal Huge Headliners for 2025

Today Y Not Festival reveal their headliners for 2025, alongside the first wave of what’s set to be a huge line-up. The eighteenth edition of the North’s prime festival is back on 31 July to 3 August – The Wombats will get the party started on Thursday, before a massive weekend of hits from headliners…

WINTERHOOD RETURNS FOR DIECAST’S BIGGEST AND BEST FESTIVE SEASON YET!

Get ready to step into Christmas at your favourite creative neighbourhood, Diecast, bringing back WINTERHOOD – Manchester’s ultimate festive takeover – kicking off on Wednesday, 13th November. With seasonal food, festive cocktails, and wild entertainment programs with that saucy Diecast touch. The pioneering multifaceted venue, which takes on a variety of forms throughout the year,…

KENDAL CALLING’S COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS REVEALS 12 NEW ACTS

As a thank you for selling out Kendal Calling 2025 just THREE WEEKS after the first wave line-up dropped, organisers have decided to bring the Christmas presents early! From indie anthems to drum and bass classics, 6Music favourites to incredible singer-songwriters – as it’s the 12 days of Christmas, it’s only right that there are…

PAC-MAN LIVE EXPERIENCE CHOMPS ITS WAY INTO MANCHESTER!

Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled adventure as the PAC-MAN LIVE EXPERIENCE turns Manchester into an epic, real-life arcade! Grab your tickets on 21st November and be among the first players to dive into this groundbreaking attraction, navigating this arena-sized playground on a quest for victory! This brand-new immersive experience, transports players into a dynamic new world where they will…

A PARTY 20 YEARS IN THE MAKING…KENDAL CALLING REVEALS FIRST WAVE LINE-UP FOR 20TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

The good times are calling as Kendal Calling embarks on its next adventure, the festival’s 20th birthday celebrations! And today, as plans for the extravaganza take shape, Kendal Calling can reveal all four headliners, as well as 80+ more incredible acts who are set to celebrate 20 fun-filled years of music, magic, exploration and adventure, all in the heart of the Lake District. Courteeners, Fatboy Slim,…