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Cross the Tracks 2025
May 25, 2025 at Brockwell Park
A Petition for Festivals in South London. · The festival opened its gates on Sunday, turning a potential legal footnote into a sun-soaked celebration of music and community.
By John Peters · May 27, 2025
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Pitchfork London 2024: Day 5
November 9, 2024 at EartH
Dalston Takeover · Marking the conclusion of Pitchfork London week, and spread across five venues in Dalston, this evening’s lineup is an embarrassment of riches.
By Dreams Burn Down · November 26, 2024
Nyege Nyege 2024
Nov 14 – 17, 2024 at Jinja Golf Course
An exuberant, vibrant and varied show, that challenges the preconceptions of what “world” music is, and what it can be.
By John F · November 26, 2024
Pitchfork London 2024: Jessica Pratt & Alan Sparhawk
November 6, 2024 at Barbican Centre
Decked out in his trademark dungarees, Alan Sparhawk walks onstage at the Barbican, flanked by a trio of small vases and accompanied by his son on bass.
By Dreams Burn Down · November 12, 2024
Pitchfork London 2024: Empress Of
November 7, 2024 at Fabric
In a standout year for women in pop, it can be hard to find footing amid the juggernaut tours of Beyoncé and Taylor Swift or long-in-the-tooth ingenues Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX.
By John Peters · November 11, 2024
Boomtown Fair 2024
Aug 7 – 11, 2024 at Matterley Estate
Revolution of Imagination: A Thriving Post-COVID Revival · Boomtown’s third chapter, Revolution of Imagination, was off to a flying start even before attendees hit the fields.
By Big Al · September 26, 2024
Jazz Cafe Festival 2024
September 15, 2024 at Burgess Park
As London bids farewell to the 2024 summer season, Jazz Cafe Festival feels like it’s only just getting started.
By Leather · September 22, 2024
Edinburgh Psych Fest 2024
September 1, 2024 at Edinburgh
Following a successful opening year, Edinburgh Psych Fest expanded to be bigger and better than before.
By McShed · September 20, 2024
Forwards 2024
Aug 31 –Sept 1, 2024 at Clifton Downs
"Take these words and go forwards..." · There’s always a myriad of options to choose from when it comes to closing off the festival season in the UK and, since its debut in 2022, Forwards has been my choice of the bunch.
By Jaydvk · September 14, 2024
End of the Road 2024
Aug 29 –Sept 1, 2024 at Larmer Tree Gardens
What a way to end the summer. Our second of what will be an annual outing was a long weekend of glorious music and child wonderment.
By Jessica Jolly · September 12, 2024
Field Day 2024
August 24, 2024 at Brockwell Park
Dance Music, Rain, Adverts, and a Standout Performance · Despite arriving hungover a couple of bottles of wine and some great music quickly turned the day around and it ended up being incredible.
By Big Al · September 6, 2024
All Points East 2024: Death Cab for Cutie & The Postal Service
August 25, 2024 at Victoria Park
So we come to the final day of All Points East 2024’s second weekend in Victoria Park.
By Johnny Tightlips · September 6, 2024