With the intermittent British sunshine it is difficult to know what the weather is doing from one week to the next. Once you’ve parted with your hard-earned cash to head out to one of the many UK festivals it is just up to you to pray that it won’t be a washout. If however you can’t bear the thought of getting covered in mud and losing your wellies then No Mud is for you. CONTINUE READING THIS POST >

Eight hours of motorway driving, counting endless sheep, and mind-numbing attempts at pronouncing the road signs passed by and finally James Drakeford and friends arrive at what could have been mistaken as ‘the arse end of nowhere’… CONTINUE READING THIS POST >

If you are heading out to the summer festivals come rain or shine you need to be prepared – here is our colourful collection of must haves…

Set for a record breaker of a year, Kendal Calling confirms bass thumping Chase and Status as Friday headliners, along with iconic new-wave punks Blondie (image by Paris Visone) who are Sunday night’s top act. Also onboard are eccentric threesome Young Knives, The Whip and Nero. Each stage will host its own theme – Kaylied Tent will hold folk music, Calling Out Stage will give new music a chance to shine, while Glow Dance Stage needs no explanation. CONTINUE READING THIS POST >

Set in the stunning ground of a 16th century manor house in Hertfordshire this unique small festival is well renowned for punching way above its weight when it comes to headliners. The three-day party includes secret areas that open up at midnight and an on-site nightclub that never seems to close. Headliners include Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club, Liars, Etienne de Crecy, Efterklang, These New Puritans, The Magic Numbers, Efterklang, A Hawk & a Hacksaw and Giles Peterson. CONTINUE READING THIS POST >