Hyde Park’s going to explode with activity over July. The renowned hive of activity and one the London’s biggest and best parks is due to be taken over with a fantastic variety of sounds, tastes and visual delights. This all brought to you by Barclaycard presents British Summer Time. The likes of Massive Attack, Florence and the Machine, Kendrick Lamar, Carole King, Mumford and Sons, Take That, Stevie Wonder and loads more will be gracing the stage over the start of July (Ma

Hyde Park’s going to explode with activity over July. The renowned hive of activity and one the London’s biggest and best parks is due to be taken over with a fantastic variety of sounds, tastes and visual delights. This all brought to you by Barclaycard presents British Summer Time. The likes of Massive Attack, Florence and the Machine, Kendrick Lamar, Carole King, Mumford and Sons, Take That, Stevie Wonder and loads more will be gracing the stage over the start of July (Ma

We are.....euphoric We Are Fstvl came, saw and conquered this bank holiday; with energy consistently high, I was dazzled by the love and happiness that erupted as I began my journey from West Ham’s tube station, aboard Upminster’s shuttle buses, seamlessly covering Damyns Hall Aerodrome like a blanket and carried me home sweet and sound in the early hours. A festival jungle, myself, my wingman and new recruits (I did warn you in the preview that you’d leave having made a set

We Are Fstvl came, saw and conquered this bank holiday; with energy consistently high, I was dazzled by the love and happiness that erupted as I began my journey from West Ham’s tube station, aboard Upminster’s shuttle buses, seamlessly covering Damyns Hall Aerodrome like a blanket and carried me home sweet and sound in the early hours. A festival jungle, myself, my wingman and new recruits (I did warn you in the preview that you’d leave having made a set of new friends) weav

The expectation and wonder of the west Bristol almost feels like an untapped resource. The city, so vibrant and innovative, is often overshadowed by its ‘bigger brother’ London. However the continuation of showpiece events like Love Saves The Day maintains the expectation and wonder only Bristol provides. Everyone has a soft spot for this extensive metropolis. Brought to the forefront by members of the team behind Glastonbury Dance Village’s Wow! Stage, the In:Motion series a

Bristol almost feels like an untapped resource. The city, so vibrant and innovative, is often overshadowed by its ‘bigger brother’ London. However the continuation of showpiece events like Love Saves The Day maintains the expectation and wonder only Bristol provides. Everyone has a soft spot for this extensive metropolis. Brought to the forefront by members of the team behind Glastonbury Dance Village’s Wow! Stage, the In:Motion series and GlobalGathering, Love Saves the Day

Back for its sixth year - the one day, multi venue West London festival showcases the best new, promising artists, alongside some established performers. Hosted by the team behind independent record label and promoter, Communion, the festival has built up a real reputation for introducing new artists such as George Ezra, Bastille, Hozier, Daughter, Lucy Rose, Michael Kiwanuka, Jack Garratt, The Staves and many more. Situated in some of the most unique and intimate surrounding

Back for its sixth year - the one day, multi venue West London festival showcases the best new, promising artists, alongside some established performers. Hosted by the team behind independent record label and promoter, Communion, the festival has built up a real reputation for introducing new artists such as George Ezra, Bastille, Hozier, Daughter, Lucy Rose, Michael Kiwanuka, Jack Garratt, The Staves and many more. Situated in some of the most unique and intimate surrounding

Sometimes festivals fail to retain that intimate feel as they grow year on year, they often lose track of the roots that made it so unique. Focussing on maintaining the community feel that provided the building blocks to the event, Alresford Music Festival returns for its 7th year. A showcase for providing a range of music styles, it's a platform for emerging talent to really push through - as well as established acts to showcase their music. The Reggae-Jungle mashup sounds o

Sometimes festivals fail to retain that intimate feel as they grow year on year, they often lose track of the roots that made it so unique. Focussing on maintaining the community feel that provided the building blocks to the event, Alresford Music Festival returns for its 7th year. A showcase for providing a range of music styles, it's a platform for emerging talent to really push through - as well as established acts to showcase their music. The Reggae-Jungle mashup sounds o

Your turbo charged night out The multi-venue music festival arrived in South London for the first time this year from 13th-15th May. Peckham Rye Festival celebrated the local music scene, bringing together all that is musically wonderful – in order to create a truly fresh, forward thinking, creative festival. There was also the small incentive of headline acts from across the globe. It was the perfect way to whet your appetite for the upcoming festival season – the multitude

The multi-venue music festival arrived in South London for the first time this year from 13th-15th May. Peckham Rye Festival celebrated the local music scene, bringing together all that is musically wonderful – in order to create a truly fresh, forward thinking, creative festival. There was also the small incentive of headline acts from across the globe. It was the perfect way to whet your appetite for the upcoming festival season – the multitude of music, locations and visua

Dan, from the rising pop/electronic duo Meadowlark tells us everything from his and Kate’s musical relationship, to their choice of headliners at their very own music festival. This year they’ll be playing at Dot to Dot festival and Bushstock. FFY: Did it seem very natural when you guys first came together, and did it take a while for you to bounce off each other’s creativity (i.e were there lots of arguments...)? Dan: Our inception as a band was very natural, we literally me

Dan, from the rising pop/electronic duo Meadowlark tells us everything from his and Kate’s musical relationship, to their choice of headliners at their very own music festival. This year they’ll be playing at Dot to Dot festival and Bushstock. FFY: Did it seem very natural when you guys first came together, and did it take a while for you to bounce off each other’s creativity (i.e were there lots of arguments...)? Dan: Our inception as a band was very natural, we literally me

Norwegian singer, songwriter Dagny steals some time away to talk exclusively to Festival For You. From performing with Elton John, to becoming a regular name across the festival circuit – it’s all progressing very nicely! FFY: You’ve been in London now since 2012, what’s your favourite thing about the city and how do you feel it’s helped you develop as a musician? Dagny: I love that London is vibrant and that there is an endless opportunity of things to do. The people, the cu

Norwegian singer, songwriter Dagny steals some time away to talk exclusively to Festival For You. From performing with Elton John, to becoming a regular name across the festival circuit – it’s all progressing very nicely! FFY: You’ve been in London now since 2012, what’s your favourite thing about the city and how do you feel it’s helped you develop as a musician? Dagny: I love that London is vibrant and that there is an endless opportunity of things to do. The people, the cu

Yes they are named after a collection of poems, and no there is no one called Eliza and/or a bear in their band (although a bear would be a great addition). It’s refreshing to find some good old fashioned indie music, compared to the ongoing desire for conformity from many bands. Sold out gigs, festival tours – these are 5 guys who just want to produce great music, and so far they most definitely are. Eliza And The Bear took time out their relenting schedule to answer a few q

Yes they are named after a collection of poems, and no there is no one called Eliza and/or a bear in their band (although a bear would be a great addition). It’s refreshing to find some good old fashioned indie music, compared to the ongoing desire for conformity from many bands. Sold out gigs, festival tours – these are 5 guys who just want to produce great music, and so far they most definitely are. Eliza And The Bear took time out their relenting schedule to answer a few q

Now in its seventh year, Parklife has firmly established itself as one of the biggest and best events in the UK’s ever increasing festival calendar. This year’s line-up is headlined by The Chemical Brothers and Major Lazer, and with eight arenas full of thumping beats across different genres you’ll be spoilt for choice! Over the two days in (hopefully) sunny June, more than a hundred thousand revellers will descend upon Manchester’s Heaton Park, all of whom will surely not be

Now in its seventh year, Parklife has firmly established itself as one of the biggest and best events in the UK’s ever increasing festival calendar. This year’s line-up is headlined by The Chemical Brothers and Major Lazer, and with eight arenas full of thumping beats across different genres you’ll be spoilt for choice! Over the two days in (hopefully) sunny June, more than a hundred thousand revellers will descend upon Manchester’s Heaton Park, all of whom will surely not be