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 >

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 >

A non-corporate festival without branding, sponsorship or ego that embraces all things hand-crafted. The line-up includes electro pioneers Leftfield, Simian Mobile Disco, Mr Scruff and Mylo, with a range of features such as art installations created from recycled scrap, flowers, hanging baskets and benches. Further eccentricity comes from comedy and cabaret, while the Smoky Tentacles Shisha Lounge offers less frantic spoils with the finest acoustic acts, tripped up visuals and dubbed out poetry. 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 >

Famously convincing members of Dragon’s Den to invest in a student-only music festival in 2007, Beach Break Live returns for a fifth instalment. Tinie Tempah is top of the bill this year, along with indie trio We Are Scientists. Graduates are allowed to attend this festival providing they are within the three-year boundary. A wide range of stages are available including The Moustache Bar, which only allows entry to people with moustaches (real or fake)! CONTINUE READING THIS POST >