"A vapid rage-bait headliner for your festival may be apt in the age of Donald Trump and Elon Musk, but the truth about West is that like most bigots, he’s a crashing bore. These are simply the celebrity equivalents of the energy-sink in the pub who is high on his own supply of “did I just say that?” transgression."

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/02/kanye-west-comeback-wireless-festival

#KanyeWest #WirelessFestival #UKFestivals #LiveMusic #LiveNation #Antisemitism #Homophobia #Misogyny

Wireless festival’s backing for Kanye West is all about money. Don’t pretend it’s about the art

The event has signed up Ye, who has a penchant for antisemitic and sexist outbursts, to be its headline act. It’s not even as if his music is any good any more, says Dan Hancox, a freelance writer focusing on music, politics, cities and culture

The Guardian
New acts and stage splits confirmed for Neighbourhood Weekender 2026 🎶 Girl In The Year Above, Basht & M60 are among the latest additions to the May Bank Holiday bill at Victoria Park, Warrington. Richard Ashcroft headlines Saturday, Blossoms on Sunday. Tickets on sale now. #NeighbourhoodWeekender #NBHDWKND26 #LiveMusic #UKFestivals https://thefestivals.uk/new-acts-and-stage-splits-for-neighbourhood-weekender-2026/
New acts and stage splits for Neighbourhood Weekender 2026

Girl in the Year Above, Basht and M60 join the Neighbourhood Weekender 2026 line-up, as stage splits across three stages are revealed.

TheFestivals

The stage times and final line-up are REVEALED for Stockton Calling 2026! 🎸 With Hard-Fi, Young Rebel Set, and The Molotovs leading the charge, plus the brand new addition of The Guest List, it’s going to be an absolutely huge Easter weekend. Only 500 tickets remain! ⏳🎟️

Start planning your route across the 7 venues. #StocktonCalling #LiveMusic #UKFestivals #IndieMusic https://thefestivals.uk/stockton-calling-stage-times-revealed-as-final-500-tickets-on-sale/

Boardmasters 2026 stage splits are here! 🌊 Nia Archives joins the Saturday lineup to debut a brand new live show, alongside headliners Fatboy Slim, Lily Allen & Kasabian. Plus, Sasha Keable, Girls Don’t Sync & more have been added to the bill for an epic weekend on the Cornish coast! 🏄‍♂️🎪 Check out the full breakdown and secure your final tier tickets. #Boardmasters #Boardmasters2026 #UKFestivals #LiveMusic #Cornwall

https://thefestivals.uk/boardmasters-2026-reveals-stage-splits-and-adds-nia-archives/

The Maccabees are heading back to Brighton! 🌊

They've just been announced as headliners for On The Beach this July, bringing a massive indie line-up with them, including Editors, Miles Kane, Anna Calvi, Ash, Badly Drawn Boy and Lime Garden. 🎸

Tickets go on sale next week. Find out all the info here:
#TheMaccabees #OnTheBeach #Brighton #LiveMusic #UKFestivals

https://thefestivals.uk/the-maccabees-headline-on-the-beach-brighton/

Bearded Theory has dropped its full 2026 lineup! 🌳🎸

Huge new additions include Everything Everything, The Horrors, The Twilight Sad, and Irvine Welsh. They join headliners Pixies, Garbage, and Skunk Anansie for the annual gathering at Catton Park this May.

Check out the full breakdown here:
https://thefestivals.uk/bearded-theory-releases-full-2026-festival-lineup/

#BeardedTheory #FestivalLineup #UKFestivals #LiveMusic #EverythingEverything #TheHorrors

NEWS: Two Door Cinema Club, Perrie, The K’s and Joel Corry have joined the lineup for Isle of Wight Festival 2026! 🎡🎸

They join headliners Lewis Capaldi, Calvin Harris and The Cure at Seaclose Park this June.

Also added today are Ash, Maxïmo Park, Hot Dub Time Machine, Good Neighbours, The Twilight Sad and Elvana.

Full details: https://thefestivals.uk/isle-of-wight-festival-2026-line-up-additions-announced/

#IOW2026 #IsleofWightFestival #IOWFest #MusicNews #UKFestivals

Latitude Festival 2026 just got huge! 📣

Sir Lenny Henry joins the lineup for a UK Festival Exclusive stand-up set. 🎭 Plus, new music from David Gray, Jalen Ngonda, The Undertones, and more!

They join headliners David Byrne, Lewis Capaldi, and Teddy Swims at Henham Park this July. 🌳☀️

Full details: https://thefestivals.uk/sir-lenny-henry-joins-latitude-festival-2026/

#LatitudeFestival #Latitude2026 #UKFestivals #LiveMusic #Comedy #DavidGray #LennyHenry

The #Parklife2026 line-up drops TOMORROW! 🚨

Organisers have confirmed the full reveal for Thursday, alongside the first 6 names including Bou, Azyr, and Alisha.

Here is everything we know so far about the launch:

#PL26 #Manchester #FestivalNews #UKFestivals
https://thefestivals.uk/parklife-2026-lineup-reveal/

The Parklife 2026 line-up will be revealed on Thursday

The full line-up for Parklife 2026 will be revealed tomorrow, along with ticket presale information for the Manchester festival.

TheFestivals
Bob Vylan: No charges over IDF chants during Glastonbury set

Avon and Somerset Police says the incident "does not meet the criminal threshold" for prosecution.

BBC News