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From Newcastle To Brighton, BRITS Week 26 Brings Big Names To Intimate Stages In Aid Of War Child
BRITs Week 26 for War Child returns this February with its widest UK reach to date, bringing major artists into small, iconic venues for a run of one-off shows in support of children affected by conflict. Delivered by DHL, the 2026 edition expands beyond London, with gigs confirmed across Newcastle, Manchester, Nottingham, Brighton and Edinburgh.
Liam Tyler
Jan 14


Loyle Carner Announces The Stacked Line-Up For His ‘hopefully !’ World Tour
Loyle Carner has confirmed the line-up for his hopefully ! world tour, which begins next month. Navy Blue, Rejjie Snow, Léa Sen, and Brian Nasty will join him across different dates, underscoring the collaborative spirit that’s always defined Carner’s approach.
Liam Tyler
Sep 11, 2025


GRAMMY WINNER DOECHII ALONGSIDE POP SENSATIONLOLA YOUNG JOIN OPEN’ER FESTIVALS' STACKED LINEUP
Holiday to Poland anyone? Awarded ‘Best major festival’ at the European Festival Awards 2024, Open’er Festival aims to trump last year's
Guy Negus
Feb 12, 2025


Y U QT BRING THE HEAT WITH ‘YOU KNOW WHAT I WANT’
Y U QT keep pushing the boundaries of UK bass music with the release of 'You Know What I Want,' the first single from their upcoming EP
Liam Tyler
Jan 20, 2025


NEAL FRANCIS RETURNS WITH "WHAT'S LEFT OF ME?" AHEAD OF ALBUM RELEASE
Neal Francis is back with Return To Zero, his third studio album set for release on 14 March via ATO Records. Blending classic rock with
Harriett Dolphin
Jan 13, 2025


READING & LEEDS 2025 FESTIVAL: TRAVIS SCOTT, HOZIER, CHAPPEL ROAN, BRING ME THE HORIZON
Reading & Leeds Festival 2025 has unveiled a groundbreaking lineup featuring headliners Travis Scott, Chappell Roan, Bring Me The Horizon,
OCULATE UK
Dec 5, 2024


SOFY ANNOUNCES 2025 HEADLINE TOUR AND SCALA SHOW
As the year winds down, alt-pop sensation SOFY is turning up the heat, announcing her largest headline tour to date for April 2025.
Harriett Dolphin
Nov 20, 2024


DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL 2025: GREEN DAY, SLEEP TOKEN, AND KORN
Download Festival 2025 has announced Green Day, Sleep Token, and Korn as headliners for its June 13-15 event, marking the first time
OCULATE UK
Nov 14, 2024


OUTBREAK FEST ANNOUNCE TWO CITY EXPANSION FOR 2025 AS THEY HIT MANCHESTER AND LONDON
Following a sold-out 2024 edition at Manchester’s Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Outbreak Fest is expanding its reach for 2025 with an exciting
OCULATE UK
Nov 14, 2024


WIDE AWAKE FESTIVAL 2025 SET TO MAKE WAVES WITH KNEECAP, CMAT, AND A STELLAR LINEUP
Wide Awake Festival 2025 promises a stellar lineup featuring Irish rap trio Kneecap, CMAT, English Teacher, and a variety of eclectic acts.
OCULATE UK
Nov 8, 2024


PEST CONTROL UNLEASH NEW EP 'YEAR OF THE PEST'
Leeds-based heavy music powerhouse Pest Control has released their explosive new EP, 'Year of the Pest,' delivering an intense blend of hard
Liam Tyler
Oct 31, 2024


EVERYONE YOU KNOW RELEASE THEIR LATEST SINGLE ‘WAITING’ AHEAD OF 2025 UK TOUR
British duo Everyone You Know (EYK) release their latest single ‘Waiting,’ an upbeat track blending nostalgic 90s vibes with a modern-day
Liam Tyler
Oct 15, 2024


ANTONY SZMIEREK ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM 'SERVICE STATION AT THE END OF THE UNIVERSE' WITH NEW SINGLE ‘THE GREAT PYRAMID OF STOCKPORT’
Manchester-based artist Antony Szmierek has announced his debut album, Service Station At The End Of The Universe, set for release on 28th
Liam Tyler
Oct 10, 2024


BRICKNASTY UNLEASHES A VISCERAL NEW EXPERIENCE WITH ‘XONGZ አስቀያሚ ጡብ’
Bricknasty releases bold new mixtape 'XONGZ አስቀያሚ ጡብ', blending jazz, RnB, and hip-hop, featuring surreal visuals for 'vinland'
Liam Tyler
Oct 5, 2024


MAVERICK SABRE SHARES EMOTIONAL NEW SINGLE 'LAY DOWN ON ME' AHEAD OF FIFTH ALBUM
Maverick Sabre drops his heartfelt new single "Lay Down On Me" from his upcoming album Burn The Right Things Down, releasing October 18th.
Liam Tyler
Oct 5, 2024


NIKO B ANNOUNCES FIRST UK HEADLINE TOUR
Milton Keynes' rising star Niko B has just announced his debut nationwide UK tour, kicking off in Glasgow on December 3rd, before hitting
Liam Tyler
Oct 3, 2024


STRAWBERRIES & CREEM TO HOST FIRST INDOOR FESTIVAL AT DRUMSHEDS WITH TY DOLLA $IGN & FERG
Strawberries & Creem Festival is hosting its first-ever indoor event on November 29th at London’s Drumsheds. Headlined by Ty Dolla $ign and
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Sep 23, 2024
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