Music: FESTIVAL COMPETITIONS: Bilbao BBK Live

beadyeye-470x470Located 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 >

Music: V2009 Weston Park

All the drama seemed to be happening down in Chelmsford, what with Amy Winehouse cameo-ing with the Specials and a last-minute cancellation from headliners Oasis. There weren’t as many surprises at Stafford’s Weston Park site, the days running as smoothly as you would expect from such a slick, pop-polished juggernaut. I’d set my hopes low this year, my motive being to have a fun weekend with friends rather than catching hot musical talents such as Alesha Dixon, the Saturdays and N-Dubz (oh my!). Guess what? It’s probably the best V I’ve been to.

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News: Win flights and tickets to Relentless Boardmasters in Association with Vans


Bringing the world’s best surfers to Newquay for another year, Relentless Boardmasters in association with Vans is back for a fun-jammed 5 days from the 5-9 August. Combining surfing, action sports and music 2009 sees headliners The Streets play the stunning cliff top Main stage at Watergate Bay. CONTINUE READING THIS POST >