Sign of the Times Festival reveals first names for 2025 edition

22nd Oct 2024 10:47am

Haircut 100, Ferocious Dog, Newton Faulkner, Elvana, and more will perform at the festival. Three headliners are still to be announced. 

Back Doune The Rabbit Hole drops the first wave of its eclectic lineup

2nd Oct 2024 12:15pm

The reborn festival returns to Cardross Estate in Stirling next August, with Bay City Rollers, Ferocious Dog, The Blockheads, and more set to star.

Northern Kin Festival reveals first wave lineup for 2025

2nd Oct 2024 9:54am

The Undertones, Lindisfarne, King King, and more have been announced for the Durham festival. All headliners plus 30+ more artists are still to be announced. 

70s funk pop group The Blockheads to tour

22nd Feb 2017 1:27pm

Following the death of lead singer Ian Dury, 'Hit me With Your Rhythm Stick' performers The Blockheads continue their legacy through live performances across the UK.

Keeping It Peel MCR returns to The Star and Garter Manchester this March

7th Jan 2017 10:19pm

This Friday 10th March Keeping It Peel Manchester visit The Star and Garter for a night of selected music from John's infamous end of year Festive 50 countdowns.

The great northern ska festival comes to manchester

9th Jun 2016 6:46am

The half day of SKA, 2 tone and reggae will come to the Bowlers Exhibition Centre on 20th August.

A Brief History of Weyfest

24th Jul 2015 4:15pm

Ahead of its return on September 4th, we spoke with Weyfest director Colin Webb about the allure of the festival, its history, and the elements that make it one of the most relaxed and friendly events on the circuit.

2015 Festival

30th Mar 2015 3:07pm

Line up now complete and tickets selling well for this years Linton Festival

Village Green tickets now on sale

3rd Mar 2014 12:52pm

Village Green, Southend's number one music and art festival returns for 2014 bigger, bolder and better, with an excitingly varied line up of acts and artists lined up.

Echo and the Bunnymen to headline Weyfest 2013

4th Mar 2013 11:47am

Liverpool post-punk four piece Echo and the Bunnymen have been revealed as Saturday night headliners at Weyfest 2013.

Steve Lawler and Darren Emerson headline Wickerman's dance line-up

16th May 2012 9:00pm

The Wickerman Festival have revealed the full line-up for the festival's 'Bass Camp' dance arena, topped by legends Steve Lawler and Darren Emerson.

Pop Til You Drop Presents a Pop Punk Jubilee Special!

11th May 2012 1:20pm

Manchesters biggest weekly Pop night - Pop Til You Drop Presents a Pop Punk Jubilee Special!

The Blockheads and Bad Manners top Wickerman's Punk and Ska bill

2nd May 2012 1:44pm

The Wickerman Festival have announced the first acts for their legendary Scooter Tent, with The Blockheads and Bad Manners topping the festival's biggest ever punk and ska bill.

UB40 top global line-up at Wowfest

20th Mar 2012 4:19pm

The world's biggest selling reggae band UB40 headline a brand new festival this summer in their only UK festival appearance of the year.

Autumn/Winter Highlights at The Ruby Lounge

6th Oct 2011 2:10pm

With garage rock, 60’s-esque psychedelics, captivating female singer/songwriters, and an MC thrown into the mix, The Ruby Lounge proves once again why it is a firm favourite in the Manchester live music circuit.