A GENERATIONAL TALENT: CMAT blesses Halifax’s Piece Hall
Alexandra PullenCMAT delivers a theatrical, energetic and unforgettable show at The Piece Hall in Halifax, proving why she’s one of music’s most exciting talents.
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MORE SMOKE THAN SPARK? Wet Leg kick off summer at Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl [08.07.2026]
Wet Leg's biggest headline shows to date began at Manchester's Castlefield Bowl. Here's our review of a set with standout highs but fading momentum.
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MCFLY THROW THE ULTIMATE SUMMER PARTY AT THE PIECE HALL [Halifax, 23.06.2026]
Ella BradburyMcFly brought two decades of hits to Halifax's Piece Hall with support from Twin Atlantic and Remember Monday. Read our live review.
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READING AND LEEDS SILENTLY AXE THEIR BBC INTRODUCING STAGE
Kyle HorneReading & Leeds Festival have replaced their BBC Introducing Stage with 'The Canopy', sparking backlash from fans and artists including Only The Poets.
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SHOOT THE RUNNER – Day Two at TRNSMT Festival 2026
Morgan HermistonDiscover the highlights from day two of TRNSMT Festival 2026, with reviews of Kasabian, The Snuts, The Fratellis, Sonny Fodera and more.
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MUSIC IS POWER – Day One at TRNSMT Festival 2026
Read our TRNSMT Festival 2026 Friday review featuring Richard Ashcroft, Wolf Alice, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Luvcat and more from Glasgow Green.
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IT’S SO EASY (TO FALL IN LOVE) – Day Three at BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2026
Ally OlisOlivia Dean headlines the final day of BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2026, with standout performances from Niall Horan, Myles Smith, CMAT and Jorja Smith.
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A MIDNIGHT SUN-DERLAND – Day Two at BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2026
Ellie Goulding, Mitski, Wasia Project and Zara Larsson deliver standout performances on day two of BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2026 in Sunderland.
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EAT, SLEEP, RAVE, REPEAT – Day One at BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2026
Read our review of BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2026 Day One in Sunderland, with standout sets from Fatboy Slim, FISHER and Sonny Fodera.
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Tips for surviving and thriving at music festivals
Esme CampbellHeading to a UK music festival this summer? Discover 10 essential tips to survive and thrive at festivals like Reading, Leeds, and Parklife.
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