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Clean Sweep

Dry Cleaning have never sat still stylistically, and with 'Secret Love' in tow and a slot at Latitude on the horizon, they're more unplaceable than ever.

by Ciaran Picker16 Apr 2026

Latitude 2026: Dry Cleaning return bigger, bolder and impossible to pin down

Clean Sweep

CLEAN SWEEP

Dry Cleaning have never sat still stylistically, and with 'Secret Love' in tow and a slot at Latitude on the horizon, they're more unplaceable than ever.

16 Apr 2026•By Ciaran Picker

Featured Festivals

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Dot To Dot 2026 - Bristol
Lambrini Girls
Fcukers
NewDad
Ratboys
Mandy, Indiana

Dot To Dot 2026 - Bristol

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Bristol, UK

23rd May 2026

HEADLINERS

Lambrini Girls • Fcukers • NewDad • Ratboys • Mandy, Indiana

Dot To Dot 2026 - Nottingham
Fcukers
Lambrini Girls
Mandy, Indiana
NewDad
Ratboys

Dot To Dot 2026 - Nottingham

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Nottingham, UK

24th May 2026

HEADLINERS

Fcukers • Lambrini Girls • Mandy, Indiana • NewDad • Ratboys

2000trees 2026
PUP
Alkaline Trio
Neck Deep

2000trees 2026

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Upcote Farm, Withington, Gloucestershire, UK

8th - 11th July 2026

HEADLINERS

PUP • Alkaline Trio • Neck Deep

Bilbao BBK Live 2026
Robbie Williams
David Byrne
Lily Allen
Idles
Interpol

Bilbao BBK Live 2026

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Kobetamendi, Bilbao, Spain

9th - 11th July 2026

HEADLINERS

Robbie Williams • David Byrne • Lily Allen • Idles • Interpol • Calvin Harris

Truck Festival 2026
The Maccabees
The Libertines
The Wombats
Two Door Cinema Club
CMAT

Truck Festival 2026

Verified

Oxfordshire, UK

23rd - 26th July 2026

HEADLINERS

The Maccabees • The Libertines • The Wombats • Two Door Cinema Club • CMAT

Latitude 2026
David Byrne
Lewis Capaldi
Teddy Swims

Latitude 2026

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Henham Park, Suffolk, UK

23rd - 26th July 2026

HEADLINERS

David Byrne • Lewis Capaldi • Teddy Swims

Boomtown 2026
Kneecap
Scissor Sisters
Skrillex
Faithless
Four Tet

Boomtown 2026

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Matterley Estate, Winchester, Hampshire, UK

12th - 16th August 2026

HEADLINERS

Kneecap • Scissor Sisters • Skrillex • Faithless • Four Tet • Ashnikko

Lido 2026
Maribou State

Lido 2026

Verified

Victoria Park, London, UK

31st August 2026

HEADLINERS

Maribou State

News

ATEEZ have announced their biggest UK headline show yet at BST Hyde Park

18 May 2026
Shame are Dork's Night Out's secret headliners at The Great Escape closing party, with August also joining the bill
News

Shame are Dork's Night Out's secret headliners at The Great Escape closing party, with August also joining the bill

14 May 2026
News

Gorillaz, The Strokes and FKA twigs lead Primavera Sound’s return to Buenos Aires and São Paulo

12 May 2026
Becky Hill, The Lathums and more have joined the line-up for huge UK grassroots venue weekender Everywhere At Once
News

Becky Hill, The Lathums and more have joined the line-up for huge UK grassroots venue weekender Everywhere At Once

Running from 26th-28th June, the event will run at over more than 400 venues.

11 May 2026•By Felicity Newton
Features

Canada House returns to The Great Escape with another essential showcase

The Canadian showcase is back at Brighton’s Green Door Store for three days of punk, indie-pop, psych-rock and future festival favourites. Here are five acts you need in your schedule immediately.

11 May 2026•By Dork
News

BST Hyde Park has unveiled the stacked support line-ups for Lewis Capaldi’s summer headline shows

11 May 2026
News

Roundhay Festival has added Jessie Murph, Nieve Ella and more to its debut Leeds line-up

11 May 2026
Features

Bilbao BBK Live 2026 has your next favourite artist

8 May 2026
News

BitterSweet Festival has confirmed Sophia Stel, Bricknasty and more ahead of its second edition

7 May 2026
News

BB Trickz, Dove Ellis, DJ Gummy Bear and more have joined Tyler, The Creator's All Points East dates

7 May 2026
Dork is teaming up with M For Montréal to bring UK artists to the stellar Canadian showcase festival this November
News

Dork is teaming up with M For Montréal to bring UK artists to the stellar Canadian showcase festival this November

7 May 2026
News

Dork is heading back to Dot To Dot Festival with two packed stage takeovers

7 May 2026
ATEEZ have announced their biggest UK headline show yet at BST Hyde Park
News

ATEEZ have announced their biggest UK headline show yet at BST Hyde Park

Eight-piece K-pop group land UK exclusive show in London's Royal Park.

18 May 2026•By Felicity Newton
Shame are Dork's Night Out's secret headliners at The Great Escape closing party, with August also joining the bill
News

Shame are Dork's Night Out's secret headliners at The Great Escape closing party, with August also joining the bill

Get out the gold hot pants, we've something very special planned.

14 May 2026•By Dork
Gorillaz, The Strokes and FKA twigs lead Primavera Sound’s return to Buenos Aires and São Paulo
News

Gorillaz, The Strokes and FKA twigs lead Primavera Sound’s return to Buenos Aires and São Paulo

Lily Allen, CMAT and Courtney Barnett also feature on both bills.

12 May 2026•By Felicity Newton
Becky Hill, The Lathums and more have joined the line-up for huge UK grassroots venue weekender Everywhere At Once
News

Becky Hill, The Lathums and more have joined the line-up for huge UK grassroots venue weekender Everywhere At Once

Running from 26th-28th June, the event will run at over more than 400 venues.

11 May 2026•By Felicity Newton
Canada House returns to The Great Escape with another essential showcase
Features

Canada House returns to The Great Escape with another essential showcase

The Canadian showcase is back at Brighton’s Green Door Store for three days of punk, indie-pop, psych-rock and future festival favourites. Here are five acts you need in your schedule immediately.

11 May 2026•By Dork
BST Hyde Park has unveiled the stacked support line-ups for Lewis Capaldi’s summer headline shows
News

BST Hyde Park has unveiled the stacked support line-ups for Lewis Capaldi’s summer headline shows

The Vaccines, Alessi Rose and Folk Bitch Trio are among acts confirmed across two London shows.

11 May 2026•By Felicity Newton
Roundhay Festival has added Jessie Murph, Nieve Ella and more to its debut Leeds line-up
News

Roundhay Festival has added Jessie Murph, Nieve Ella and more to its debut Leeds line-up

They join previously announced artists Lewis Capaldi, Conan Gray and Jacob Alon.

11 May 2026•By Felicity Newton
Bilbao BBK Live 2026 has your next favourite artist
Features

Bilbao BBK Live 2026 has your next favourite artist

Set on a mountain overlooking Bilbao, BBK Live’s 20th anniversary line-up mixes big names with left-field curveballs. Here’s where to start if you fancy discovering your next obsession.

8 May 2026•By Dork
BitterSweet Festival has confirmed Sophia Stel, Bricknasty and more ahead of its second edition
News

BitterSweet Festival has confirmed Sophia Stel, Bricknasty and more ahead of its second edition

Sophia Stel joins main stage as Next Stage line-up is completed for Poznań event.

7 May 2026•By Felicity Newton
BB Trickz, Dove Ellis, DJ Gummy Bear and more have joined Tyler, The Creator's All Points East dates
News

BB Trickz, Dove Ellis, DJ Gummy Bear and more have joined Tyler, The Creator's All Points East dates

Six new names join each of the rapper's London headline dates.

7 May 2026•By Felicity Newton
Dork is teaming up with M For Montréal to bring UK artists to the stellar Canadian showcase festival this November
News

Dork is teaming up with M For Montréal to bring UK artists to the stellar Canadian showcase festival this November

Here's how UK up-and-comers can apply to be considered for the event.

7 May 2026
Dork is heading back to Dot To Dot Festival with two packed stage takeovers
News

Dork is heading back to Dot To Dot Festival with two packed stage takeovers

Eaves Wilder, The Itch, Office Dog, MORN and more will play the curated weekend line-ups.

7 May 2026•By Dork
Celebrity Sin

As they gear up for Dot To Dot, Lambrini Girls break down their ferocious new single ‘Cult Of Celebrity’ and why celebrity culture should make you incredibly uneasy...

by Felicity Newton31 Mar 2026

Celebrity Sin

CELEBRITY SIN

As they gear up for Dot To Dot, Lambrini Girls break down their ferocious new single ‘Cult Of Celebrity’ and why celebrity culture should make you incredibly uneasy...

31 Mar 2026•By Felicity Newton
News

Love Supreme jazz festival has announced its 2026 line-up with Loyle Carner, Ezra Collective and more

28 Apr 2026
News

St. Vincent and David Byrne swapped guest spots during their back-to-back closing sets at NOLA Jazz Fest

28 Apr 2026
News

Shirley Manson has been named curator of Teenage Cancer Trust’s 2027 Royal Albert Hall shows

28 Apr 2026
Slam Dunk festival director steps back from role following allegations
News

Slam Dunk festival director steps back from role following allegations

25 Apr 2026
News

End Of The Road Festival 2026 has sold out

24 Apr 2026
News

Field Day 2026 has added several new artists, and a hidden ‘Off License’ stage you enter through a fridge

29 Apr 2026
Festivals

Boomtown goes full H₂O: festival unveils hydrogen-powered main stage for 2026

29 Apr 2026
News

Outbreak Fest 2026 has added Joyce Manor, Loathe and more to its Manchester lineup

Lip Critic, Shady Nasty, I Promised The World and Algernon Cadwallader also among new additions.

30 Apr 2026•By Felicity Newton
Dork is taking over The Nest at Truck Festival 2026
News

Dork is taking over The Nest at Truck Festival 2026

The Oxfordshire weekender confirms running order across Truck Stage, Market Stage and The Nest.

30 Apr 2026•By Dork
News

Harry Styles is putting tickets to his Meltdown show up for grabs in a prize draw

6 May 2026
BitterSweet Festival 2026: the pop melting pot lands in Poznań
Features

BitterSweet Festival 2026: the pop melting pot lands in Poznań

5 May 2026
News

All Points East 2026 has added new names to Jorja Smith and Tems’ co-headline day

1 May 2026
Harry Styles is putting tickets to his Meltdown show up for grabs in a prize draw
News

Harry Styles is putting tickets to his Meltdown show up for grabs in a prize draw

Jules Buckley Orchestra joins singer for Royal Festival Hall show supporting charitable programmes.

6 May 2026•By Felicity Newton
BitterSweet Festival 2026: the pop melting pot lands in Poznań
Features

BitterSweet Festival 2026: the pop melting pot lands in Poznań

BitterSweet returns to Poland with a stacked bill built for discovery, singalongs and everything in between.

5 May 2026•By Dork
All Points East 2026 has added new names to Jorja Smith and Tems’ co-headline day
News

All Points East 2026 has added new names to Jorja Smith and Tems’ co-headline day

East London festival expands its Jorja Smith and Tems co-headline bill.

1 May 2026•By Felicity Newton
Dork is taking over The Nest at Truck Festival 2026
News

Dork is taking over The Nest at Truck Festival 2026

The Oxfordshire weekender confirms running order across Truck Stage, Market Stage and The Nest.

30 Apr 2026•By Dork
Outbreak Fest 2026 has added Joyce Manor, Loathe and more to its Manchester lineup
News

Outbreak Fest 2026 has added Joyce Manor, Loathe and more to its Manchester lineup

Lip Critic, Shady Nasty, I Promised The World and Algernon Cadwallader also among new additions.

30 Apr 2026•By Felicity Newton
Field Day 2026 has added several new artists, and a hidden ‘Off License’ stage you enter through a fridge
News

Field Day 2026 has added several new artists, and a hidden ‘Off License’ stage you enter through a fridge

These latest announcements bolster an existing bill already featuring the likes of Honey Dijon and Floating Points (Live).

29 Apr 2026•By Felicity Newton
Boomtown goes full H₂O: festival unveils hydrogen-powered main stage for 2026
Festivals

Boomtown goes full H₂O: festival unveils hydrogen-powered main stage for 2026

It’s part of Boomtown’s wider ‘Radical Redesign’ plans.

29 Apr 2026•By Felicity Newton
Love Supreme jazz festival has announced its 2026 line-up with Loyle Carner, Ezra Collective and more
News

Love Supreme jazz festival has announced its 2026 line-up with Loyle Carner, Ezra Collective and more

De La Soul's only full-band UK show of 2026 is among the highlights.

28 Apr 2026•By Andrew Wescott
St. Vincent and David Byrne swapped guest spots during their back-to-back closing sets at NOLA Jazz Fest
News

St. Vincent and David Byrne swapped guest spots during their back-to-back closing sets at NOLA Jazz Fest

Talking Heads classics featured in surprise collaborations at Sunday's festival sets.

28 Apr 2026•By Felicity Newton
Shirley Manson has been named curator of Teenage Cancer Trust’s 2027 Royal Albert Hall shows
News

Shirley Manson has been named curator of Teenage Cancer Trust’s 2027 Royal Albert Hall shows

Garbage frontwoman takes over curatorial reins from Robert Smith for March series.

28 Apr 2026•By Felicity Newton
Slam Dunk festival director steps back from role following allegations
News

Slam Dunk festival director steps back from role following allegations

Organisers describe situation as an ongoing legal matter amid social media posts

25 Apr 2026•By Ben Marsden
End Of The Road Festival 2026 has sold out
News

End Of The Road Festival 2026 has sold out

Pulp, CMAT, Mac DeMarco and a secret headliner top the 20th edition.

24 Apr 2026•By Andrew Wescott
News
By Felicity Newton
18 May 2026
ATEEZ have announced their biggest UK headline show yet at BST Hyde Park

ATEEZ have announced their biggest UK headline show yet at BST Hyde Park

Eight-piece K-pop group land UK exclusive show in London's Royal Park.

News
By Dork
14 May 2026
Shame are Dork's Night Out's secret headliners at The Great Escape closing party, with August also joining the bill

Shame are Dork's Night Out's secret headliners at The Great Escape closing party, with August also joining the bill

Get out the gold hot pants, we've something very special planned.

News
By Felicity Newton
12 May 2026
Gorillaz, The Strokes and FKA twigs lead Primavera Sound’s return to Buenos Aires and São Paulo

Gorillaz, The Strokes and FKA twigs lead Primavera Sound’s return to Buenos Aires and São Paulo

Lily Allen, CMAT and Courtney Barnett also feature on both bills.

News
By Felicity Newton
11 May 2026
Becky Hill, The Lathums and more have joined the line-up for huge UK grassroots venue weekender Everywhere At Once

Becky Hill, The Lathums and more have joined the line-up for huge UK grassroots venue weekender Everywhere At Once

Running from 26th-28th June, the event will run at over more than 400 venues.

Features
By Dork
11 May 2026
Canada House returns to The Great Escape with another essential showcase

Canada House returns to The Great Escape with another essential showcase

The Canadian showcase is back at Brighton’s Green Door Store for three days of punk, indie-pop, psych-rock and future festival favourites. Here are five acts you need in your schedule immediately.

News
By Felicity Newton
11 May 2026
BST Hyde Park has unveiled the stacked support line-ups for Lewis Capaldi’s summer headline shows

BST Hyde Park has unveiled the stacked support line-ups for Lewis Capaldi’s summer headline shows

The Vaccines, Alessi Rose and Folk Bitch Trio are among acts confirmed across two London shows.

News
By Felicity Newton
11 May 2026
Roundhay Festival has added Jessie Murph, Nieve Ella and more to its debut Leeds line-up

Roundhay Festival has added Jessie Murph, Nieve Ella and more to its debut Leeds line-up

They join previously announced artists Lewis Capaldi, Conan Gray and Jacob Alon.

Features
By Dork
8 May 2026
Bilbao BBK Live 2026 has your next favourite artist

Bilbao BBK Live 2026 has your next favourite artist

Set on a mountain overlooking Bilbao, BBK Live’s 20th anniversary line-up mixes big names with left-field curveballs. Here’s where to start if you fancy discovering your next obsession.

News
By Felicity Newton
7 May 2026
BitterSweet Festival has confirmed Sophia Stel, Bricknasty and more ahead of its second edition

BitterSweet Festival has confirmed Sophia Stel, Bricknasty and more ahead of its second edition

Sophia Stel joins main stage as Next Stage line-up is completed for Poznań event.

News
By Felicity Newton
7 May 2026
BB Trickz, Dove Ellis, DJ Gummy Bear and more have joined Tyler, The Creator's All Points East dates

BB Trickz, Dove Ellis, DJ Gummy Bear and more have joined Tyler, The Creator's All Points East dates

Six new names join each of the rapper's London headline dates.

News
7 May 2026
Dork is teaming up with M For Montréal to bring UK artists to the stellar Canadian showcase festival this November

Dork is teaming up with M For Montréal to bring UK artists to the stellar Canadian showcase festival this November

Here's how UK up-and-comers can apply to be considered for the event.

News
By Dork
7 May 2026
Dork is heading back to Dot To Dot Festival with two packed stage takeovers

Dork is heading back to Dot To Dot Festival with two packed stage takeovers

Eaves Wilder, The Itch, Office Dog, MORN and more will play the curated weekend line-ups.

News
By Felicity Newton
6 May 2026
Harry Styles is putting tickets to his Meltdown show up for grabs in a prize draw

Harry Styles is putting tickets to his Meltdown show up for grabs in a prize draw

Jules Buckley Orchestra joins singer for Royal Festival Hall show supporting charitable programmes.

Features
By Dork
5 May 2026
BitterSweet Festival 2026: the pop melting pot lands in Poznań

BitterSweet Festival 2026: the pop melting pot lands in Poznań

BitterSweet returns to Poland with a stacked bill built for discovery, singalongs and everything in between.

News
By Felicity Newton
1 May 2026
All Points East 2026 has added new names to Jorja Smith and Tems’ co-headline day

All Points East 2026 has added new names to Jorja Smith and Tems’ co-headline day

East London festival expands its Jorja Smith and Tems co-headline bill.

News
By Dork
30 Apr 2026
Dork is taking over The Nest at Truck Festival 2026

Dork is taking over The Nest at Truck Festival 2026

The Oxfordshire weekender confirms running order across Truck Stage, Market Stage and The Nest.

News
By Felicity Newton
30 Apr 2026
Outbreak Fest 2026 has added Joyce Manor, Loathe and more to its Manchester lineup

Outbreak Fest 2026 has added Joyce Manor, Loathe and more to its Manchester lineup

Lip Critic, Shady Nasty, I Promised The World and Algernon Cadwallader also among new additions.

News
By Felicity Newton
29 Apr 2026
Field Day 2026 has added several new artists, and a hidden ‘Off License’ stage you enter through a fridge

Field Day 2026 has added several new artists, and a hidden ‘Off License’ stage you enter through a fridge

These latest announcements bolster an existing bill already featuring the likes of Honey Dijon and Floating Points (Live).

Festivals
By Felicity Newton
29 Apr 2026
Boomtown goes full H₂O: festival unveils hydrogen-powered main stage for 2026

Boomtown goes full H₂O: festival unveils hydrogen-powered main stage for 2026

It’s part of Boomtown’s wider ‘Radical Redesign’ plans.

News
By Andrew Wescott
28 Apr 2026
Love Supreme jazz festival has announced its 2026 line-up with Loyle Carner, Ezra Collective and more

Love Supreme jazz festival has announced its 2026 line-up with Loyle Carner, Ezra Collective and more

De La Soul's only full-band UK show of 2026 is among the highlights.

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