Live Reviews
Manchester Psych Fest hits new heights in its 13th year
With heavy hitters like Allah-Las, Ty Segall and Angine de Poitrine, the one-day festival delivered its most ambitious event to date.
Rock en Seine 2026 proves it’s well worth a trip on the Eurostar
The Parisian festival reminded me that the best part of live music is the people you share it with.
Reading Festival 2026: A Triumphant, Rain-Soaked Celebration of Music
Fontaines D.C., RAYE and Chase & Status topped the bill for the 55th edition of the iconic festival.
Øya Festival: A Northern Light in Festival Culture
The Cure, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, sombr and Dagny headline this Norwegian classic.
Bristol’s Forwards Festival’s 5th year is a roaring success
A blanket of high-energy sets and joy settled over Bristol’s Clifton Downs, solidifying Forwards as a festival that can’t be missed.
All Points East 2026: The final day was one for the Blurryface kids
The festival ended its 2026 run with a fiery send-off from Twenty One Pilots.
Truck Festival reaffirms its staple status with another weekend of indie heaven
The Oxfordshire festival remains an easy highlight on the live music calendar.
2000trees Festival 2026: A Roasting Celebration of Community Spirit, Soul, and Music
Despite the scorching heat, the festival’s spirit was never shaken.
Alanis Morissette brings her iconic set to Crystal Palace Park
The Canadian-American singer played to a sold-out crowd.
Lewis Capaldi brought heart and humour to BST Hyde Park with an unforgettable night of music
The Scottish treasure proved why he’s one of the UK's most beloved performers, blending beautiful blue-eyed soul and pop while keeping the crowd laughing with his trademark sarcasm.
Black Eyed Peas bring the love to Milton Keynes for the inaugural SMK Live
The trio brought the hits to Milton Keynes’ newest festival as a UK festival exclusive.
15 years deep and Outbreak Festival still hits different
The festival celebrated its anniversary in style.
We Love Green kicks off festival season with an incredible line-up
The eco-friendly festival has been a mainstay on the circuit for over 15 years now.
The Indie Scene hosted a stage at The Great Escape
We hit max capacity, and we had a hoot.
Cross The Tracks kicks off summer 2026 with a bang
The soul and jazz festival entered its seventh year with enthusiasm, securing its staying power as a symbol of diversity in music and a celebration of South London.
Dot to Dot Festival 2026 returns to the greatest venues in Nottingham
The multi-venue festival remains one of the best of its kind, also taking place in Bristol.
Summer Night City: Wanderlust 2026 recap
For two scorching days, Southampton brought the biggest, baddest and best of the emerging live music scene, with sets from Dead Dads Club, Squid and The Horrors.
Outer Town Festival 2026: A concoction of folk, country, electronic and punk
Celebrating five years of DIY.
Sound City 2026 was a roaring success
The festival shone a light on the wonderful venues of Liverpool once again.
So Long, Good Friday’s 1st year is a roaring success
The first edition of Liverpool’s So Long, Good Friday festival delivered a standout day of live music.