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It’s that time of the year again - the intrigue, the excitement, the mystery...what’s one of the biggest parties of the year going to excite us with this summer. Walk the red carpet and glam yourself for a weekend behind the velvet rope. This year’s theme embraces fame, celebrities and media - so don your sparkles and embrace your inner Kim Kardashian - for this year’s Secret Garden Party is a VIP guestlist you want to be part of. The festival is so much more than music, if a

Bat For Lashes One of the headline acts at the festival, this talented multi-instrumental songstress is currently touring in Paris and Copenhagen. Drawing from decades of musical influences, her imagination is captured within each and every song – distinctive, and often hauntingly hypnotic. With a string of awards and nominations, Bat For Lashes has very much cemented herself as an established UK artist. Her new material is as good as ever. The Parrots Originating in Madrid,

With the first set of tickets snapped up in less than 25 minutes on Thursday, it’s plain to see the popularity of this music festival isn’t waning one bit. If there’s one thing you’ll know if you’ve ever tried to get tickets in recent years, it’s a graft – and you’ve got to be tactical. So here are some tips for Sunday 9th October 2016 (and the April 2017 resale) when the tickets go on sale: 1. Don’t have it large on the Saturday night As much as you may want to go out on the

Last year was the first time we went to Love Saves The Day, and it was genuinely one of the best we went to all summer, and it was one of the first! Situated in Bristol, the metropolitan hub that’s often forgotten to its ‘older brother’ London, it was spread over two days, fantastically blending underground and popular music within their line up. Championing what Bristol itself is all about. Every year the festival grows, coming from its inaugural days as a one day music fest

1. Last year was a fantastic introduction to the new festival With many feeling the winter months edging increasingly closer, this festival was perfectly placed to warm up those waning party spirits – festival season is by no means over. In its inaugural year in 2015, Mirrors Festival had the feeling of a long running festival, with the smooth running of the event and the packed out attendance. Not to mention the line up including The Wytches and The Thurston Moore Band. 2. F

If you can't wait until next year for The Great Escape Festival – we've got a perfect solution for you. The oganisers of the festival are bring you a series of exclusive gigs in East London from November 22nd – November 24th. Featuring some of the hottest talent around, First Fifty provides a sneaky glimpse into the line up for next year's festival, celebrating the first fifty names announced (hence the name!). Hosted by a whole range of venues including Hoxton Bar & Kitchen,

Sign up here and be the first to know about next year's event. 1. Its location The location was kept secret and only announced a few months before the event. And when it was, it was worth the wait. Totally unique, it was situated at Boston Manor Park beneath an underpass. Truly underground. You could intensify yourself with the music, but at the same time lose yourself down the windy paths leading to the decorated forests. Urban-nature chic was very much at the heart of the f

The 5 things you should know about By The Sea Festival 1. The line up is packed full of talent Last year saw massive performances from The Foals and Hot Chip, this year they haven't dissapointed – with the likes of Super Furry Animals, Wolf Alice, Bat For Lashes and Ibibio Sound Machine all performing – to name but a few. 2. It's in an amusement park With full access to the rides and attractions throughout the day, this will be an experience like no other. 3. It's only in its

Butserfest is a little different to your normal festival, being totally drug and alcohol free – it was put on by the local council after consulting the young people in the area, realising the need for such an event. Nine festivals later, it's built a huge following and is now one of the biggest festivals of its kind in the country - this year celebrates their milestone tenth anniversary. Offering a fantastically diverse range of music, there are internationally renowned, loca

This brand new festival promises big sounds and plenty of hands in the air moments. Arriving in Brighton’s very own Stanmer Park this September, Boundary Brighton brings together international DJs and live acts for a complete dub, drum & bass, techno and house mash up. Brightonians will be familiar with Concorde 2, The Arch and Patterns, three of Brighton’s biggest and best music institutions. Boundary has joined forces with not one, not two, but all three of them! Each is se

1. It's run by the organisers of OnBlackheath After two fantastically sucessful years in London, the organisers have taken the idea and expanded into Leeds. The event works, what better showcase. 2. It's the first time this festival has been put on Be the innovator, it's the inaugral festival. It's also the first time in ten years an event has taken place in Roundhay Park. 3. Fun for all ages With music, entertainment, activities, and an array of food and experiences. It's as

A three day rave in a secret location, Field Maneuvers is exclusive and intimate – with a 700 person capacity, the demand often outwighs the supply, so get there quick! One of the best kept festival secrets, the location is only described as a riverside location sixty minutes outside of London, intriguing eh... With a collection of the best DJs from the world of underground electronic music, it's one of the best events around of its kind. Residents Ryan Elliott, Ben Sims, Jan

The name 'Bestival' conjures up imagination and intrigue in equal measure. The magical spectacle is coming up again on the 8th - 11th September in the beautiful surroundings of Robin Hill Country Park, Isle Of Wight. Fresh from their 'Best UK Major Festival' award last year - it truly looks like it will top all that has come before it. Curated by Rosie and Rob Da Bank, this year's theme is 'the future' with it ever-present, and at the forefront of the whole event. The music o

Totally new, totally different. Bugged Out! moves its sucessful, and much coveted parties to an amusement park for the very first time, pretty normal right? The mixture of fairground rides, and some of the best artists on the scene is sure to create a supurb blend. Taking place along the seafront in the increasingly trendy Margate on the 24th September, Dreamland Amusement Park plays host to this truly innovative, unique spectacle. Get ready to party all day and all night. Wi

Ten years on, End Of The Road Festival continues to go from strength to strength. Known as one of the best small festivals around, it provides the platform for countless new acts – and a fantastic environment for many established ones. On the 1st - 4th September Dorset's Larmer Tree Gardens will welcome the 10,000+ revellers to its beautiful surroundings and four stages. More well known acts such as Bats For Lashes, Cat Power, Animal Collective, Goat and Joanna Newsom will be

Into its second year on the 3rd and 4th September, Together The People follows on from its massive inagrual festival success last year. Wholly independent, and created by locals of Brighton - it focusses on celebrating music, food, community, film and arts - delivering a high quality event. Open to all ages, it's as much family friendly as it is for twentysomethings. Socially aware and creative, there aren't many festivals like this. Located at Preston Park, they'll be three

It's not like your normal music festival. Sportbeat Festival comes back for another year on 20th-21st August in the beautiful Gloucestershire countryside, where it will come alive once more. Now in its 4th year, it continues to attract the best acts around (and the best people obviously). Leading the star studded line up are The Charlatans and Happy Mondays, with the likes of Echo & The Bunnymen, EMF and Jaguar Skills - who return again from last year, amongst the rest - disp

What else could Madness do to elevate their already illustrious career? Probably create a music festival in South London, seems like a reasonable next step. Situated in the leafy surroundings of Clapham Common, this brand new festival is sure to to create the buzz so prevalent in all their shows. Handpicked especially by Madness themselves, these like-minded artists will play across two stages and include the likes of David Rodigan, Norman Jay MBE and Toddla T to name a few.

Festivals aren't all about music you know, when there's the collection of the best chicken wings in the country you can see why music isn't at the forefront of the festival. On 20th August 2016, Richard and Andy bring Wingsfest back to London for another year. Conceived by their mutual love of the humble chicken wing, and inspired by the national Buffalo Wing Festival in Buffalo, New York. They'll be hot, tasty and abundant. And they'll be all for you. The ticket holders them

This year, Boomtown Fair are introducing a brand new stage to the mix. The 26 stages will be joined by Vamos, hosting all the house and techco musical delights you need. Situated in the Barrio Loco district, or the 'sleepless neighbourhood' – this stage has been curated especially for lovers of this type of music. Electronic music innovators Simian Mobile Disco, and the fast rising DJ, Alan Fitzpatrick have replaced Derrick May in the slot he unfortunately can't make. Not bad