Quite often the best or worst night of the year - there aren’t many guarantees on a New Year’s Eve night out other than the inevitable transition into the new year itself. Will I get my midnight kiss? Will I even make it to midnight? Have I just already broken my new year’s resolution…? All these questions we cannot answer. However, what we can provide is a line-up that won’t disappoint. We present Bugged Out NYE – brought to you by The Hydra. With the mission to bring the f

It’s nearly summer! Well, sort of. Banish your winter blues and get yourself an early Christmas present. Field Day returns for its landmark 10th birthday in June bringing you all things musically magnificent, legendary and aspiring - all in London's award winning Victoria Park. From its roots in 2007, Field Day has greatly evolved - offering bigger a better productions year on year, activities for all interests and a range of culinary delights; this alongside the impeccably c

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

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

When you think of Blackpool you may think of ice creams, sandcastles and long family holidays you probably didn’t want to be on . . . and well, it’s still like that. BUT there’s now an unmissable music festival to go alongside it. And there you were thinking that music festival season was over right? Move aside Christmas, December has company. One night, five rooms, and twelve hours of dance – Blackpool Rocks returns for the third year with a top class line up. Billed as the

The summer of love Getting there is an adventure in itself. Many choose to drive, followed by taking the obligatory ferry, and arriving feels like a wonderful light at the end of a metaphorical tunnel. This is Bestival – and its beacon shone brightly on the Isle of Wight. The colourful, imaginative uniqueness that sets it apart from other festivals was set to end the music festival season with a bang. The 80,000devotees embraced the Summer of Love theme, and the year on year

Feels just like home Changing from one venue to another over the previous three years, it feels like the festival’s finally found its home. Set over two days, and including the option of camping from the Friday, it was the proper festival experience people were looking for – and being so close to the city centre it was near enough for those who prefer a slightly more luxurious festival experience. It was a celebration of music across the electronic spectrum, and brought the b

Forget about work - let's rave Whistles and glowsticks were mandatory – United Festival took you back in time to the days where people just danced, not caring in the slightest what they looked like. None of this supposed ‘cool’ two step (pssh…!) Another instalment within the renowned Found Series collection, this chapter celebrated 25 years of British rave culture – for 11 hours. There were 8 stages and over 150 acts, all packed in tents – so whatever the weather, it was neve

Summer's not over yet... Found Series provided another instalment of their summer of music festivals, each with it’s own unique identity – but all coming together as one. For Ceremony, this chapter provided a 360 degree view and celebration of dance music. With the end of the summer becoming ever apparent, it was a chance to dress up, act silly and enjoy the freedom the music festival lifestyle inevitably induces. The positioning and set-up of the festival at Finsbury Park, w

A relaxing alternative Sponsored by John Lewis, On Blackheath festival, now in its second year was a friendly festival situated on the gorgeous grassy heath of Blackheath Village, just south of Greenwich. It’s an expensive area and the demographic felt as though it was mainly from South Londoners there to enjoy the family-friendly event, which prides itself with its focus on good food, drink and music. The line-up isn’t radically different to last year with the Manic Street P

Sponsored by John Lewis, On Blackheath festival, now in its second year was a friendly festival situated on the gorgeous grassy heath of Blackheath Village, just south of Greenwich. It’s an expensive area and the demographic felt as though it was mainly from South Londoners there to enjoy the family-friendly event, which prides itself with its focus on good food, drink and music. The line-up isn’t radically different to last year with the Manic Street Preachers and Elbow perf

Now you wouldn’t necessarily associate Wetherby Racecourse in Leeds as the location for a music festival, however it’s the perfect setting for a full blown spectacle of Electronic Music, the likes of which you’ll struggle to find elsewhere. We present: Mint Festival. It’s one of the last music festivals of the season, and a truly perfect way to end your summer. This year, the new Mint Festival team are promising an unforgettably immersive experience – what this means specific

After the amazing ‘Red Bull Culture Clash’ last year, Red Bull continues to surprise with events of the highest quality - although this year they’ve gone more secretive . . . September 9th/10th/11th will play host to Red Bull Studios Future Underground. The three nights will be loaded with fantastic music acts, in the perfect, intimate surroundings of Collins Music Hall. All in celebration of the city of London – what more reason do you need? It will reward the spontaneity, a

A proper scorcher.. What you’re coming into is a music festival, with a line-up comprised of popular musical artists; music otherwise known as ‘Pop’. Now, people give this supposed ‘Pop’, conformist culture a bad rep – but this music is popular for a reason right? If you’re the kind of person who’d prefer the avant-garde feel a Glastonbury provides – this may not be your thing. For the rest of us, V Festival is a celebration of mainstream music. V Festival’s 20th anniversary

It’s not often you get the chance to begin partying at 11am and not feel guilty doing so. I give you United Festival. After a sold out debut festival last year, United Festival returns with all the raving swagger it had last year – but bigger. With 25 years of British rave culture to cover, there will be 150 acts in eight fantastic arenas playing eleven straight hours of drum & bass, old skool, jungle, UK garage, classic house, trance, hard house, old skool hardcore, club cla

Billed as the last music festival in London, Finsbury Park plays host to Ceremony Festival. With everyone getting to grips with summer coming to an end, what better way to hold on to what we have than a music festival? Comprising of more than a hundred artists, and the Festival doing the full 360 spin on dance music there will surely be something for everyone. With Armand Van Helden playing a classic 90’s set, The Martinez Brothers spinning the decks and Grime legend Skepta

A supersized fun-fair On arrival Forgotten Fields had the feeling of a wonderful fun-fair – complete with the stalls, games, music, familiar smells and sounds. The massive ferris wheel only further encouraged the illusion. From the creators of Kendal Calling, it was the first year for Forgotten Fields. The festival attracted young families – the boutique, local feel of the festival no doubt induced this. The crowd was varied though, and there was something for everyone. The s

A festival with a view... Imagine what the discussions surrounding the first ever Kendal Calling festival would have sounded like. What could we possibly do to make the stunning rolling hills of the Lake District better? How about a music festival? Correct. Now in 2015, ten years on Kendal Calling celebrated its milestone anniversary. The setting was beautiful. You drive into seemingly nowhere, which surreally adds to the whole experience. You’re introduced to the surprisingl

Let's put on our own festival..? Sure Starting with hugely successful East London parties, then appearing at Glastonbury, Unknown Festival, Exit Festival and Space in Ibiza, what was the next natural step . . . putting on your own festival? Sure, it’s what we’d all do too isn’t it . . . ? Pretty simple really. Not a lot of people knew about this festival, only the close followers of the performers or music-festival-lovers had it on their radar – but it was somewhat of a gem,

The South rises... Never trust a weather app was the first thought. On an expectedly cloudy and drab day, the sun reached out through the clouds, giving the crowd of variously styled vest wearers what they desired. The move from East to South London had no effect on the House and Techno revellers that this festival attracts – after all, we all want to act silly and party during the day don’t we? (Well, maybe not some people, but apart from them – EVERYBODY DOES.) The queues w