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From Day-Tripper to Tent-Dweller: Why I’m Finally Trading My Bed for the Download Chaos

I’ve never been a “festival camper.” Usually, I’m the one opting for a day ticket, a designated driver, or—if the...
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Boomtown 2025: A Student’s Take on the Festival’s New Chapter

By the Wessex Student Team As the dust settles on the Matterley Estate for another year, it’s time to look...
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Hacienda on the Beach Redcar 2025: A Legendary Dance Music Experience!

Get ready to dance your cares away at the most anticipated event of the year—Hacienda on the Beach Redcar 2025!...
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Youth, Drugs and Music Festival Culture

Music festivals have long been a cultural touchstone for young people. They offer a space for self-expression, community, and the...
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Volunteering at Music Festivals: A Unique Experience

Written for Wessex Student Magazine. To read about the experience of volunteering, click here Volunteering at a music festival is...
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The History of Music Festivals: A Cultural Odyssey

For a definitive guide on attending a music festival, click here Music festivals have long served as vital expressions of...
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Boomtown 2025 review

We aim to be the pulse of student creative community and we love delving into the arts, underground culture and...
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What’s on in 2025

Three of our favourite Hampshire music festivals, Boomtown, Victorious and Mucky Weekender, and Reading festival in Berkshire, have just announced...
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Boomtown Bound: A Volunteer’s Perspective

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Loop Daddy hits Boomtown

In the heart of Boomtown, under bright neon skies, Marc Rebillet emerges, a legend alive. With loops and beats, a...
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