Festivals are no longer just about the music don’t ya know? Time is now a commodity more precious than gold and if you’re one of those people who wants to get the max out of your precious weekends or time off then read on. Both existing festivals and new are keen to tap into the fusion fun and the brand new Bluedot festival at the iconic Jodrell Bank is hoping to do this and then some. Space celebs like Brian Cox and Robin Ince are hoping to both inspire and entertain by brin

Festivals are no longer just about the music don’t ya know? Time is now a commodity more precious than gold and if you’re one of those people who wants to get the max out of your precious weekends or time off then read on. Both existing festivals and new are keen to tap into the fusion fun and the brand new Bluedot festival at the iconic Jodrell Bank is hoping to do this and then some. Space celebs like Brian Cox and Robin Ince are hoping to both inspire and entertain by brin

Matt from (IAM)WARFACE took some time out to chat exclusively with Festival For You - just before the band's performance at Into The Wild Festival this weekend! FFY: How did you guys all meet and form the band? MW: (IAM)WARFACE started as my solo project. Then realising I'd need a band to play live, I searched until I randomly met Lou Matthews in London over a love of Star Wars. We both realised that we were looking for the same things in a band. Lou then bought Matt Whiteh

Matt from (IAM)WARFACE took some time out to chat exclusively with Festival For You - just before the band's performance at Into The Wild Festival this weekend! FFY: How did you guys all meet and form the band? MW: (IAM)WARFACE started as my solo project. Then realising I'd need a band to play live, I searched until I randomly met Lou Matthews in London over a love of Star Wars. We both realised that we were looking for the same things in a band. Lou then bought Matt Whiteh

Over the years, British Summer Time festival has been headlined by such luminaries as The Rolling Stones, Lionel Richie and Blur leaving lofty standards to live up to, standards which were clearly maintained when Florence + the Machine, Kendrick Lamar and Stevie Wonder were listed amongst the headline acts. As we walked through the festival site we were greeted by the familiar sights of fairground rides and food stalls, including a food truck selling McDonald’s McFlurry’s! Th

We gon' be alright Over the years, British Summer Time festival has been headlined by such luminaries as The Rolling Stones, Lionel Richie and Blur leaving lofty standards to live up to, standards which were clearly maintained when Florence + the Machine, Kendrick Lamar and Stevie Wonder were listed amongst the headline acts. As we walked through the festival site we were greeted by the familiar sights of fairground rides and food stalls, including a food truck selling McDona

1. You're by the sea Situated at Fistral beach and Watergate bay - it'd be rude not to go for a swim. It may be cold, but with any luck they'll be blistering sunshine and it'll be a welcome retreat. 2. Picturesque environment A massive selling point, the natural beauty adds so much to your festival experience. 3. Talent packed line up With massive headliners Deadmau5, James Bay and Chase & Status, alongside the likes of Craig David, Primal Scream and Wolf Alice to name a few

1. You're by the sea Situated at Fistral beach and Watergate bay - it'd be rude not to go for a swim. It may be cold, but with any luck they'll be blistering sunshine and it'll be a welcome retreat. 2. Picturesque environment A massive selling point, the natural beauty adds so much to your festival experience. 3. Talent packed line up With massive headliners Deadmau5, James Bay and Chase & Status, alongside the likes of Craig David, Primal Scream and Wolf Alice to name a few

1. You’ll be donating to charity by attending A non-profit event, there’s a huge focus on charitable donations both locally and internationally. 2. The theme For their 10th year, you’ll be embarking on a Cosmic Journey, through the mystical, wonder-filled realms of MAGIC. Grab your cloak and embrace the curiosity. . 3. It’s independent None of the commercialisation or irrelevant frills of many festivals - expect fantastic local food, new music, workshops and a wonderfully int

1. You’ll be donating to charity by attending A non-profit event, there’s a huge focus on charitable donations both locally and internationally. 2. The theme For their 10th year, you’ll be embarking on a Cosmic Journey, through the mystical, wonder-filled realms of MAGIC. Grab your cloak and embrace the curiosity. . 3. It’s independent None of the commercialisation or irrelevant frills of many festivals - expect fantastic local food, new music, workshops and a wonderfully int

Four years old is the perfect age for a festival; comfortable and established yet eager to impress. And that can be seen everywhere at Love Supreme as it visited East Sussex for its fourth instalment of jazz and joy. Cosily nestled in Glynde, unlike other festivals, Love-Supremers are treated to the idyllic countryside views of the South Downs, while being a short walk from the train station for easy access. All the while you’re overlooked by the picturesque Glynde Place, whi

When a sleepy village turned into a full on jazz festival Four years old is the perfect age for a festival; comfortable and established yet eager to impress. And that can be seen everywhere at Love Supreme as it visited East Sussex for its fourth instalment of jazz and joy. Cosily nestled in Glynde, unlike other festivals, Love-Supremers are treated to the idyllic countryside views of the South Downs, while being a short walk from the train station for easy access. All the wh

Brilliant new music, delicious food and a trip to Neverland – what more could you want from a weekend? LeeFest is celebrating its 10th anniversary but it has vowed to ‘never grow old’. With this year’s theme of The Neverland, the festival that sparked from an act of teenage rebellion has developed into one of the best festivals for new music. This year LeeFest is changing the way festivals work, with activities such as glitter wrestling, paint fights and yoga to name but a fe

Brilliant new music, delicious food and a trip to Neverland – what more could you want from a weekend? LeeFest is celebrating its 10th anniversary but it has vowed to ‘never grow old’. With this year’s theme of The Neverland, the festival that sparked from an act of teenage rebellion has developed into one of the best festivals for new music. This year LeeFest is changing the way festivals work, with activities such as glitter wrestling, paint fights and yoga to name but a fe

An intimate music festival, located in the beautiful English countryside - Into The Wild is a weekend-long party filled with music, food and drink. Just north of London at the Hounslow Hall Estate, Into The Wild is still just a baby in the festival world. Heading into its third year the festival is gaining speed and, with age, it is only improving. This year’s festival will see acts such as Daniel Docherty, Buzzcocks and Beans On Toast gracing their stages. With an eclectic l

An intimate music festival, located in the beautiful English countryside - Into The Wild is a weekend-long party filled with music, food and drink. Just north of London at the Hounslow Hall Estate, Into The Wild is still just a baby in the festival world. Heading into its third year the festival is gaining speed and, with age, it is only improving. This year’s festival will see acts such as Daniel Docherty, Buzzcocks and Beans On Toast gracing their stages. With an eclectic l

1. It’s one of the best parties around With a mixture of activities, music, all night parties, ridiculous structures, installations and so much more – this is the one. 2. There’s so much more to it than just the music – think of it as a visual and sensory delight A hedonist’s dreamland – the colours, smells, sounds and views alongside the bizarreness of basically everything gives you the freedom to enjoy. 3. Embrace your inner child, it’s totally normal This year’s theme is ‘

1. It’s one of the best parties around With a mixture of activities, music, all night parties, ridiculous structures, installations and so much more – this is the one. 2. There’s so much more to it than just the music – think of it as a visual and sensory delight A hedonist’s dreamland – the colours, smells, sounds and views alongside the bizarreness of basically everything gives you the freedom to enjoy. 3. Embrace your inner child, it’s totally normal This year’s theme is ‘

Founded in 2007 by the Cameron brothers, Fieldview Festival celebrates its 10th year on the first weekend of August, Thursday 4th to Sunday 7th. This independent, grassroots arts festival started life as a post-summer party for friends, and is now set in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside holding a capacity of 3000. It has an ethos of sustainability, local produce, honesty, charity and community - something lacking in many larger festivals. Fieldview is a not-for-profit orga

Founded in 2007 by the Cameron brothers, Fieldview Festival celebrates its 10th year on the first weekend of August, Thursday 4th to Sunday 7th. This independent, grassroots arts festival started life as a post-summer party for friends, and is now set in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside holding a capacity of 3000. It has an ethos of sustainability, local produce, honesty, charity and community - something lacking in many larger festivals. Fieldview is a not-for-profit orga