Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Scotland’s most eclectic festival is not to be missed this time around. Feeder will entertain the crowd with their 20-year career of hits, along with Echo & The Bunnymen, The Noisettes (pictured) and the Damned to commemorate a decade of The Wickerman. Ten stages have been erected especially for the occasion, which include the Summerisle Stage, Scooter Tent, the Acoustic Village and for the first time the goNORTH festival tour stage. CONTINUE READING THIS POST >

Jools Holland leads the festival as the opening act, joining veteran of hobo blues Seasick Steve, who returns to headline the festival having whipped up a storm performance in 2007. Other treats come from Imelda May, Asian Dub Foundation, The Selector and the Jaipur Kawa Brass Band who will be bringing with them the vibrant sound of India and a blend of traditional Gypsy music to the gardens of Wiltshire. Quirky and unique street theatre will also litter the festival, as well as an on-site night club.
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Located on top of a hill the site for Bibao BBK LIVE is surrounded by mountains, offering a breathtaking view of the city of Bilbao. Blondie, Beady Eye and TV on the Radio are among the acts confirmed to play this Spanish festival, and two main stages and genius scheduling guarantee that acts never overlap. Over its six years, Bilbao BBK has been an international hit with festival-goers, enticing visitors into its architectural city, famous for museums. CONTINUE READING THIS POST >

Housing some of the finest jazz, funk and soul artists last year, including Sun Ra’s Arkestra, Mostly Jazz resurfaces for a second time, adding to the bill an array of talent that aims to promote fresh diversity. Appearances this year include Booker T, The Cinematic Orchestra, Birmingham Jazz Assemble and Brass Roots. There will even be a DJ set from everyone’s favourite Liverpudlian Craig Charles. Check out the Swing Meadow Stage for its spoken word performers. CONTINUE READING THIS POST >

Expanded to a three-day event in 2010, this year Dot to Dot will be taking over three of England’s musical hubs – Bristol, Nottingham and Manchester – to continue the festival’s tradition of hosting some of the most exciting up-and-coming talent. CONTINUE READING THIS POST >