Review: Lion’s Den, Madness, Ren, Scooter and the Best and Worst of This Year’s Festival Boomtown Festival 2026 once again...
If you like your music festivals with a bit of everything — huge names, brilliant smaller acts, questionable British weather,...
A longstanding Wickham staple, Johnny Kalsi and The Dhol Foundation headlined the main stage on Friday night, delivering a wall of traditional dhol drums and thumping bhangra beats that made sitting still completely impossible. Even those glued to their loungers all day were up dancing. They returned on Saturday for a frenetic DJ set complete with audience bhangra lessons—by the end, no one knew their left from their right, but anything goes at Wickham! Photos taken by Ian White
GuilFest 2026 delivered a friendly, well-organised family festival packed with nostalgic acts, singalong moments and a warm community atmosphere. From Sophie Ellis-Bextor and The Proclaimers to Haircut 100, Kula Shaker and Heather Small, the weekend had plenty to enjoy — though limited vegetarian food, sound delays and a lack of shade held it back from being even better.
This was my first time attending An Experience Festival, and what stood out most was its cosy and intimate atmosphere....
Wessex Student heads to We Out Here Festival 2026 in Dorset for a weekend of adventurous music, beautiful surroundings, brilliant food and unexpected discoveries — with a few campsite frustrations along the way. ★★★★☆ — 8/10.
Mucky Weekender 2026 brought music, sunshine and festival madness to Vicarage Farm, Winchester. From the “Circus of Freaks” theme to a welcoming crowd and brilliant live music, it proved the perfect end-of-summer festival for students.
Boomtown Festival 2026 is back, and this year it's promising something bigger, bolder and more immersive than ever before. Returning to Matterley Estate near Winchester from 12–16 August 2026, Boomtown's brand-new Chapter Five: Radical Redesign is set to transform one of the UK's most beloved festivals into an entirely new experience.
Our Isle of Wight Festival review covers the music, camping, atmosphere and vegetarian food, with performances from Calvin Harris, The Cure, Teddy Swims, Rick Astley and Rita Ora.
Southampton’s Mucky Weekender All-Dayer at The Brook was a vibrant success, celebrating dub, ska, and reggae. The inclusive event showcased top-tier performances and a community-driven atmosphere. Highlights included the venue’s revamped garden and exceptional sound, cementing The Brook’s reputation as a premier South Coast destination for high-energy independent music.