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Sunday 22nd June – "I’ve got one clean sock, half a pint of warm cider, and no regrets. Let’s go!" It’s the final day of one of the UK’s most legendary festivals, and Isle of Wight 2025 ain’t going out quietly. With pop royalty, indie icons, tribute brilliance, and a sprinkle of Sunday weirdness, it’s the perfect storm of glitter,...

Cardiff didn’t just host a parade – it hosted a revolution in rainbows.On a day bursting with colour, music, unity, and unapologetic celebration, Pride Cymru Parade 2025 marched through the streets of the capital with love in its heart and fire in its step. This wasn’t just a party. It was a reminder – that LGBTQ+ rights are human rights,...

Saturday 21st June – aka “the day your feet give up but your soul keeps dancing.” 🎤 MAIN STAGE – Singalong Central 11:55 am – 12:25 pm: 5 Degrees NorthKickstart your day with an up-and-coming act that’s all sunshine vibes and good-time tunes. Don’t be late – they’ll warm your ears better than your first coffee. 12:55 pm – 1:35 pm: Emmanuel KellyAn inspirational...

“It’s only Friday?!” Aye mun, and it’s already kicking off! From iconic legends to fresh-faced rockers, the Isle of Wight Festival's Friday schedule is so stacked it might need a chiropractor. Here’s your stage-by-stage breakdown for Friday, 20 June – get ready to plan your pint runs and pit stops accordingly 😎🍺 🎤 MAIN STAGE – Legends, Lads & Late-Night...

There are few things more soul-destroying for a rock fan than circling a tour date on the calendar, buying your tickets, planning your night of beers and bedlam… only for the rug to be pulled out weeks later. That’s exactly what happened when Mississippi’s own HARDY — the country-metal outlaw who’s been storming stages across the States — announced, sold,...

🎤 SKINDRED – “Nobody Gets Out Alive… Unless You Dance First” 🔊 🌱 ORIGINS: DUB WAR TO WORLD DOMINATION Skindred was formed in 1998 by Benji Webbe, the charismatic frontman of Dub War – a critically acclaimed but short-lived reggae-metal outfit from Newport. After a label dispute ended Dub War, Benji didn't miss a beat. With Jeff Rose and Martyn...

Steelhouse Festival 2025 is bringing the thunder to the mountain once again – and this year, W.A.S.P. are riding in hot and heavy for a UK festival exclusive! 🤘 But alongside the general admission and VIP area upgrades, a special opportunity has emerged for diehard fans: the W.A.S.P. Meet & Greet VIP Experience, priced at £260. So... what exactly do...

Right then, strap in butt – Asia have finally done it. After 12 long years of silence in the studio, the band behind Heat of the Moment, Only Time Will Tell, and Don’t Cry have confirmed they’ve got a brand new album coming in 2025. For fans of arena-sized choruses and proggy keyboard wizardry, this is basically Christmas come early...

Or how influencers, fraud, and FOMO turned a dream weekend in paradise into a survival horror show. 🎬 The Hype: Selling the Dream of a Lifetime In late 2016, Billy McFarland, a 25-year-old entrepreneur with a sketchy startup past, teamed up with rapper Ja Rule to launch Fyre Festival, a luxury music festival intended to promote their booking app "Fyre."...

A Mental Health Movement Woven Into Fabric There’s something powerful about a T-shirt. It can say who you are, what you stand for, and what you believe in – all without you saying a single word. And few T-shirts have made as much quiet noise as the now-iconic Boys Get Sad Too tee. In the era of fast fashion and...

How to Watch the Final Black Sabbath Show… and What It'll Cost You! Hold on to your devil horns, because Black Sabbath are back—one last time! 🕶️🐇🔥 In a monumental event dubbed “Back to the Beginning,” the heavy metal legends are reuniting in Birmingham for a one-off, streaming-only farewell concert. Whether you’re a die-hard Sabbath fan or just love a...

Where riff meets relief, and compassion screams louder than distortion. 🔥 The Birth of a Movement In 2015, the world watched in horror as a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake ripped through Nepal, claiming thousands of lives and leaving entire communities in ruins. Amid the chaos and despair, something powerful began to rise — not just from the rubble, but from...

When the amps fade and the final note echoes out into the night, we’re often left thinking about how powerful music really is. At its best, it moves us, unites us, and even heals us. That’s where Nordoff and Robbins comes in – a charity that harnesses the true power of music to change lives. 🎵 Who Are Nordoff and...

When the lights go down and the first power chord hits, there’s no better place to be than front and centre in the pit. But for many women, non-binary folks, and members of the LGBTQ+ community, gigs and festivals can sometimes be spaces of discomfort, fear, or even danger. That’s where Safe Gigs for Women (SGFW) come smashing in –...

When the final chord fades, the lights dim, and the crowd disperses, what’s left behind the scenes? For many musicians, the reality can be a lonely one — mental exhaustion, financial pressure, and the grind of life on and off the road. That’s where Music Minds Matter and Help Musicians UK step in like true rock ‘n’ roll heroes. 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️...