Twisterella 2025 proves itself an ahead-of-the-curve new music haven
Adult DVD, Y and before close delivered standout sets at the latest instalment of Middlesbrough’s award-winning day fest.
14th October 2025
Festivals
Twenty One Pilots join lineup for Rock Werchter 2026
The cult duo will take to the festival’s main stage on Saturday 4th July next year.
14th October 2025
11 must-see bits of Twisterella 2025
Ahead of Middlesbrough’s award-winning day fest, co-founder Andy Carr gives us his top tips and unmissable acts.
10th October 2025
Tyler, The Creator to headline All Points East 2026 in two-day takeover
He’ll be joined by the likes of Turnstile, Vince Staples and Danny Brown for the Victoria Park event next summer.
9th October 2025
Get Excited About… Cardiff Music City Festival 2025
The Welsh capital will be taken over this month for a series of must-see performances, installations and talks — and we’re here to give you our picks!
9th October 2025
Rock Werchter confirm The Cure as first 2026 headliner
The Belgian festival giant will return on 2nd-5th July next year.
7th October 2025
Poland’s Open’er Festival announces The Cure as first 2026 headliner
The countdown to next summer is on…
1st October 2025
Reeperbahn 2025 brings energy and eclecticism to Hamburg for huge 20th anniversary celebrations
Boko Yout, Big Special, Florence Road and more shine at the German showcase extravaganza.
29th September 2025
Good Charlotte, Taking Back Sunday, Set Your Goals & more to play Slam Dunk 2026
The likes of Cartel, Motion City Soundtrack, Cancer Bats are more will celebrate the event’s 20th anniversay next year.
28th September 2025
Glastonbury confirms dates for 2027
The festival has also announced details of a charity prize draw to win tickets.
25th September 2025
Primavera Sound Barcelona announces 2026 lineup
It’s a stunningly eclectic affair, featuring The Cure, Doja Cat, The xx, and Gorillaz.
25th September 2025
The Great Escape reveals lineup for 2026 First Fifty festival launch
On 13th November, eight venues across East London — including DIY’s own stage at MOTH Club — will introduce TGE 2026’s first wave of artists.
17th September 2025
“There’s multiple angles as to why the festival is significant” - Celebrating 20 years of Reeperbahn Festival
We sat down with the festival’s founder Alexander Schulz and consultant Frehn Hawel to reflect on the past 20 years of the Hamburg event.
16th September 2025
Getdown Services, Florence Road, The Pill and Surprise Chef to play DIY’s stage at Reeperbahn 2025
We’ll be taking over Hamburg’s iconic Molotow Club on Wednesday night with a stacked bill of party starters.
15th September 2025
Florence Road: “We don’t get caught up in overthinking - it’s about chasing a feeling and putting it down while it’s alive”
Ahead of their set at Reeperbahn Festival next week, the rapidly-rising rockers tell us more about their whirlwind year so far.
12th September 2025
Black Country, New Road, Squid, and Sorry shine at 2025’s ever-eclectic End Of The Road
Summer’s last hurrah is once again a weekend to remember.
10th September 2025
Middlesbrough’s Twisterella Festival adds Punchbag, Legss, Zander and more to 2025 lineup
The all-dayer is set to return to venues across the city this October.
4th September 2025
Variety reigns supreme at The Long Road 2025
The likes of Midland, Mackenzie Carpenter, Alana Springsteen and more stood out at this year’s expanded edition of the country, Americana and blues fest.
28th August 2025
The Maccabees make emotional return for huge All Points East 2025 closing set
Indie Christmas is in full swing — thanks to the likes of Bombay Bicycle Club, CMAT, The Cribs and more — for the final, hugely memorable night of the festival.
27th August 2025
RAYE takes victory lap for pitch perfect headlining turn at All Points East 2025
JADE, Chloe Qisha and last-minute-addition FKA twigs were also huge highlights during Victoria Park’s sold out Saturday event.
27th August 2025
Barry Can’t Swim hosts a joyous debut headline bash at All Points East 2025
House, UKG and techno take over the Victoria Park festival for its fourth day.
27th August 2025
Chuck Ragan on The Long Road 2025: “We’re extremely honoured for any chance to share something that we believe in”
Ahead of his spot playing The Long Road Festival this weekend, we caught up with the Hot Water Music frontman.
22nd August 2025
The Maccabees’ Felix White talks All Points East 2025 headline: “I feel like we’re better than we ever were”
Ahead of their massive headlining turn this weekend, we caught up with the band’s guitarist to find out how the quintet are feeling in the run up.
22nd August 2025
FKA twigs to join RAYE’s lineup at All Points East 2025
The icon will join the likes of JADE, Tyla, Nao and Cat Burns at the London all-dayer this Saturday.
21st August 2025
Featuring Yard Act, Death Cab For Cutie, Graham Coxon, Maisie Peters and more.