12th June 2023. Organisers of the popular EDM music festival taking place at Cook’s Valley Campground near Piercy on 14th - 16th July 2023 have announced their final line up additions. New artists confirmed include Netsky, NotLö, Mimosa, ION, Paper Idol, KR3TURE and Casmalia. They join previously announced artists Tokimonsta, Big Gigantic, Mura Masa, G Jones and Dr Fresch. Tickets are still available for anyone interested. 

9th June 2023. Organisers of the iconic EDM music festival taking place on 21st - 23rd July and 28th - 30th July 2023 have released their timetable of performances. The 17th edition of Tomorrowland will revolve around the theme ‘Adscendo’ and artists confirmed include Afrojack, Armin van Buuren, Claptone, Eric Prydz presents HOLO, John Newman, Lost Frequencies, Nina Kraviz, Purple Disco Machine, The Chainsmokers, Tiësto and Timmy Trumpet plus many more. The event was sold out last year within minutes of tickets going on sale.

7th June 2023. Organisers of the independent music festival taking place near Compton Martin have finalised their line-up for the event scheduled on 3rd - 6th August 2023. Artists confirmed include Dub Pistols, The Bar Stool Preachers, Black Water County, PET NEEDS, Seán McGowan, The Hawkmen, The Skimmity Hitchers, Deux Furieuses, The Scribes, Rude 6, The Whiskey Rebellion, Monkey Bizzle, Nasty Fishmonger, Brave The Sea, Fidget & the Twitchers and Alien Chicks plus many more. Tickets are still available for anyone interested.

6th June 2023. Organisers of the music and arts festival that was to take place in Scone Palace near Perth have announced the cancellation of the event scheduled for 11th - 13th August 2023. In a statement on Twitter organisers said “We are sorry to have to deliver the devastating news that we can no longer go ahead with Otherlands Music & Arts Festival this year due to poor ticket sales, rising production costs and loss of grant funding.’’ Organisers said ticket buyers will be refunded within 14 days. 

5th June 2023. Organisers of the festival series taking place in Stanmer Park have announced the line-up for the events scheduled on the 5th, 7th, 8th and 9th July 2023. Artists confirmed include Tom Jones, N-Dubz, Paolo Nutini, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Horse Meat Disco, Hot Chip, Colleen Murphy, English Disco Lovers, Barulho and Alice Russell. Tickets are still available for anyone interested.

2nd June 2023. Organisers of the Scottish music festival have announced their final their line-up for the event scheduled to run on 7th - 9th July 2023. Artists confirmed include Wet Wet Wet, Trail West, Skerryvore, Tide Lines, Valtos, The Laurettes, Face The West, Heisk, Nati Dreddd and Cammy Barnes. With a limited capacity the event is now sold out.

31st May 2023. Organisers of the famous festival taking place Worthy Farm have announced their line-up for the event scheduled on 23rd - 25th June 2023. Artists confirmed include Arctic Monkeys, Guns N’ Roses, Elton John, Lizzo, The War on Drugs, Lewis Capaldi, Lil Nas X, Lana Del Rey, Wizkid, Loyle Carner, Queens of the Stone Age, Royal Blood and mystery guests The Churnups. The event has been sold out since last year.

30th May 2023. Ireland’s Health Service Executive (HSE) has launched its drug harm-reduction campaign aimed at music festival attendees across Ireland. The campaign includes a drug monitoring program where festival-goers can anonymously submit drugs to experts through voluntary “surrender bins,” real-time social media alerts and a media campaign. The HSE found trends of concern last year including high potency drugs, 12 new psychoactive substances and 4 drugs which had never been identified before in Ireland. Image by scartmyart from Pixabay.

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.”