29th May 2023. Organisers of the music festival that was to take place near Bruton have announced the cancellation of the event scheduled for 3rd - 5th August 2023. In a statement on Facebook organisers said ''We are incredibly sad to announce the end of Farmfest. As a small, independent festival, it has been a tough few years to remain affordable whilst also keeping up with the huge rise in running costs’’. Organisers have teamed up with Valley Fest in Chew Magna to offer an alternative festival. People can either choose to upgrade their tickets for that event, donate the value of their ticket to Wateraid or request a full refund.

26th May 2023. Organisers of the festival taking place in Henham Park have announced additions to their line-up for the event scheduled on 20th – 23rd July 2023. New musical artists confirmed include FIZZ, Azamiah and Roxanne de Bastion. Joining the comedy stage will be comedians Catherine Bohart, Helen Bauer, Jazz Emu, Shazia Mirza, Jodie Mitchell, Joe Wells, Ray Badran, Melissa McGlensey, Sharon Wanjohi and Saima Ferdows. Tickets are still available for anyone interested.

25th May 2023. Organisers of the Scottish music festival have announced additions to their line-up for the event scheduled on 27th - 29th July 2023. New artists confirmed include Altered Images, Dylan John Thomas, Bonnie Kemplay, Colin Macintyre with Mull Historical Society, Broken Records and Little Quirks. They join previously announced headliners Travis, Bastille and Sigrid. Tickets are still available for anyone interested. 

24th May 2023. Organisers of the dance music festival that was to take place in Abbey Park have announced the cancellation of the event scheduled for 24th June 2023. In a statement on Facebook organisers said “Today we have made the very difficult decision to cancel Beyond Festival 2023. Understanding the challenges our industry currently faces with the cost of living impacts and many other uncontrollable influences key metrics left us with no alternative than the above decision.” Anyone who has purchased tickets for the event will be given a refund.

23rd May 2023. Organisers have revealed the line-up for the Glade Area, the event takes place on 21st - 25th June 2023. Artists announced include Carl Cox, Example, Gok Wan, Syreeta, Faithless (DJ Set), Girls Don’t Sync, Bou, Sarah Story, Arielle Free, Karen Nyame KG, Steve Hillage Band and Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs. They will be joined by new group Mantra of the Cosmos featuring Happy Monday’s Shaun Ryder and Bez plus former Oasis bassist Andy Bell and Ringo Starr's son Zak Starkey. The event has been sold out for some time.

22nd May 2023. Organisers of the music festival that features the next generation of pioneering creatives championing soul, R&B and alternative sounds taking place at Beckenham Park have announced their line-up for the event scheduled on 20th August 2023. Artists confirmed include Saint Levant, Samm Henshaw, BERWYN, Scuti, Etta Bond, Crazy Cousinz, Mina and Juls. Tickets are available now for anyone interested. 

19th May 2023. Organisers of the new balloon fiesta taking place at Bolesworth Castle have announced additions to their line-up for the event scheduled on 4th - 6th August 2023. New artists confirmed include The Vamps, Gabrielle and Scouting for Girls. They join previously announced artists Sister Sledge, Megan McKenna, Chris Moyles's 90s Hangover, Rak-Su and Boyzlife. Tickets are available now for anyone interested. 

17th May 2023. Organisers of the family music and comedy festival taking place at Cholmondeley Castle have announced additions to their line-up for the event scheduled on 11th - 13th August 2023. New comedians confirmed include Danny McLoughin, Justin Moorhouse, Matt Richardson, Hayley Ellis, Paul Smith, Brennan Reece, Scott Bennett, Tez Ilyas, Nina Gilligan and Allyson June Smith. They join previously announced artists Will Young, Fleur East, Morcheeba, Starsailor, Five, and Feeder. Tickets are available now for anyone interested.

16th May 2023. Organisers of the music festival have announced the postponment of the event scheduled for 10th June 2023. In a statement organisers said “We’re completely gutted, but a number of factors mean that it now feels impossible for us to put on the festival to the expected standard. Everything that’s needed to put on a festival has gone up massively, and costs are continuing to spiral as we get closer to the event. We’re unable to pass these costs onto ticket buyers in the midst of a cost of living crisis.

12th May 2023. Organisers of the retro music festival that was to take place in Bangor have announced the cancellation of the event scheduled for 5th August 2023. In a statement on Facebook organisers said “Due to logistical issues beyond our control, we sadly have to cancel this event. All customers will receive a full face value refund from the vendor where you purchased your tickets, details will be emailed to the address you registered when buying your tickets.” 

11th May 2023. Organisers of the metal festival taking place at BEC Arena have announced additions to their line-up for the event scheduled on 3rd - 4th November 2023. New artists confirmed include Julie Christmas, Undeath and Kurokuma. They join previously announced artists Celestial Sanctuary, Tuskar and Inhuman Nature. Tickets are available now for anyone interested. 

10th May 2023. Organisers of the Chagstock festival in Whiddon Down near Dartmoor have announced the cancellation of the event scheduled for 21st - 22nd July 2023. In a statement on Facebook organisers said “It is with deep deep regret and huge sadness that we have to cancel Chagstock. The struggle to catch up after missing a year due to covid combined with increased competition, escalating costs, the cost of living crisis and lower than expected ticket sales, make it impossible to continue with the event.”

8th May 2023. Organisers of the music festival taking place in North East England have announced their first wave line-up for the event scheduled on 30th September 2023. Artists confirmed include Andrew Cushin, The Clause, Deco, Fat Dog, Finn Forster, The Molotovs, Ruby J, Dawks, PICNIC, Bedroom Highclub, San Quentin, The Redroom, Casino, The Thieves and House of Wolves. Tickets are available now for anyone interested. 

5th May 2023. Organisers of the festival taking place in Charlton Park Malmsbury have announced additions to their line-up for the event scheduled on 27th - 30th July 2023. New artists confirmed include The Cinematic Orchestra, Soul II Soul, Emicida, 47Soul, ENNY and Tank & The Bangas. They join previously announced artists Femi Kuti and The Positive Force, Bombay Bicycle Club, Mariza and Kate Rusby. Tickets are available now for anyone interested. 

4th May 2023. Brooklyn Brewery, part of the Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company portfolio have announced that the new Brooklyn Pilsner will be the Official Beer of Glastonbury Festival this year. Brooklyn Brewery will be giving away two general admission tickets to the sold-out event in a competition via their UK social channels. Bars located across the festival site will be serving up Brooklyn Pilsner throughout the five-day event in in co-branded Brooklyn Pilsner cups featuring the iconic logo, doodles, and bright yellow livery. 

28th April 2023. Organisers of the music festival taking place in the Dreamland theme park have announced their final line-up for the event scheduled over 20 days from 2nd June - 30th September 2023. New artists confirmed include Limp Bizkit, Two Door Cinema Club, Wu-Tang Clan GZA, The Pharcyde and Bicep. They join previously announced artists Placebo, Bastille, Primal Scream, Tom Jones, Human League, Rag’n’Bone Man, Kool and The Gang, Olly Murs, McFly, The Streets and Morcheeba. Tickets are available now for anyone interested.

27th April 2023. Organisers of the Americana festival have announced their second wave line-up for the event scheduled on 25th - 27th August 2023. New artists confirmed include Caylee Hammack, Josh Abbott Band, Shane Smith & The Saints, Tyler Booth, Sons of East and The Sheepdogs. They join previously announced artists Jon Pardi, Blackberry Smoke, Tenille Townes, Eli Young Band, Margo Price, Breland and Nickel Creek. Tickets are available now for anyone interested.

26th April 2023. Organisers of the Chicago based music festival taking place in multiple venues across London have announced their first wave line-up for the event scheduled on 7th - 13th November 2023. Artists confirmed include Ryoji Ikeda, Crumb, Helado Negro, Porches, Sleater-Kinney, Johnny Greenwood with Dudu Tassa, Alabaster Deplume, Porridge Radio, Sorry and Weyes Blood. Tickets are available now for anyone interested. 

25th April 2023. Organisers of the music festival taking place in Lowther Deer Park have announced their Cha Wallahs stage line-up for the event scheduled on 27th - 30th July 2023. Artists confirmed for the popular touring stage include Afro Cluster, Amy True, Beatles Dub Club, Hannabiell and The Midnight Blue Collective, JFB, Lazy Habits, TC & The Groove Family ft. Franz Von and Will & The People. Limited tickets are still available for anyone interested.

24th April 2023. Organisers of the multi-venue folk festival have announced additions to their line-up for the event scheduled on 19th – 21st October 2023. New artists include Ríoghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet, Sam Lee, Martin Carthy & Jon Wilks, Lady Nade and Bryony Griffith & Alice Jones. They join previously announced artists Hack-Poets Guild, Simeon Hammond Dallas, Will Pound & Jenn Butterworth, Maddy Prior & Forgotten Lands, Merry Hell, Oysterband and Blackbeard’s Tea Party. Tickets are available now for anyone interested.