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,...
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.
This was my first time attending An Experience Festival, and what stood out most was its cosy and intimate atmosphere....
The Anti-Mainstream Summer Kick-off
"Forget the corporate logos and the £9 pints of lukewarm cider. If you’re looking for where the actual subculture is hiding this June, point your compass toward AnExperience Festival. Hidden in the woods of Grange Farm, this isn’t just another weekend in a field—it’s a bass-heavy, 48-hour experiment in community. With four sound systems literally carved into the treeline and a 'no-VIP' policy, it’s the ultimate antidote to the over-polished festival circuit. Whether you’re there for the Jungle at the Ruffage stage or a sunset swim in the lake, AnExperience is less about being seen and more about getting lost."
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.
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.
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.
Southampton is getting a full dose of festival energy as Mucky Weekender rolls into The Brook on Saturday 2nd May...