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Farhaan Patel

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Dialled In 2026
May 30, 2026 at EartH & Total Refreshment Centre
Dialled In takes over Dalston, with performances from Baria, Zainab, Ahadadream, and more.
June 3, 2026
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Samara
April 24, 2026 at The 606 Club
April 30, 2026
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Day Trippers
Festivals & Gigs Guide To UK Day Festivals 2026
April 7, 2026
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Favourite Sets of 2025
Live highlights of the year from our reviewers
January 15, 2026
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Pitchfork London 2025: MIKE & 10k Global takeover
November 6, 2025 at Colour Factory
10k Global showcases breakout talents · If hip-hop is dying, long may it continue
November 13, 2025
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All Points East 2025: Raye, FKA twigs, Tyla, JADE & Cat Burns
August 23, 2025 at Victoria Park
Supported by a majority-female lineup including JADE, Tyla, Cat Burns, and last-minute replacement FKA Twigs, RAYE’s sold-out All Points East day brought glitz, glamour and girl-power to London.
September 1, 2025
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Meltdown 2025: Nubya Garcia
June 19, 2025 at Southbank Centre
"Don’t forget, this music is dance music" is a welcome reminder from Nubya Garcia on the timeless relevance of jazz
June 24, 2025
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Meltdown 2025: Ghetts
June 18, 2025 at Southbank Centre
Ghetts turns to introspection and religion at Little Simz’ Meltdown festival
June 21, 2025
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CASISDEAD
November 9, 2024 at Pitchfork London
Every year, the London edition of Pitchfork Music Festival promises to deliver carefully selected line-ups of interesting musicians performing in some of the Capital’s beloved and established music venues.
November 26, 2024
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All Points East 2024: Loyle Carner
August 17, 2024 at Victoria Park
Under a warm London sun, my day at the festival began within the intimate confines of the Cooper Tent, where Navy Blue, a rising star from New York, took the stage.
August 25, 2024
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The Roots
August 2, 2024 at Dreamland
Along with their Crystal Palace performance the day before this would be The Roots’ first UK appearance in seven years.
August 25, 2024
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