#music-festivals

#music-festivals

Ozzfest began in 1996 as a response to the music industry’s dismissal of Ozzy Osbourne, led by his manager and wife Sharon Osbourne. Ozzy headlined the first fest, alongside Black Sabbath and notable metal bands.

If you're coming under the punk-rock banner and you voted for that f-king guy, and you support that f-king s-t that they're doing, you've twisted your mind into knots. The far right ain't the new punk - you heard it here first.

"Lilith Fair exemplifies the 'cool older sister' of the music industry, who already knows the joys and nightmares of being a woman and tries to make the path a little bit easier for future generations."

Ads have been spotted on telephone poles around New York City featuring a photo of Roan sporting bangs and a rat in her hair with the caption, "Going through a break up? Get Bangs!"

The Newport Folk Festival showcases a variety of artists across generations, featuring performances from Jeff Tweedy, Iron & Wine, Luke Combs, and others while adding newer names like Big Freedia and Obongjayar.

The BBC cancelled the broadcast of Kneecap after its lead singer was charged with a terrorism offense for holding a Hezbollah flag. British punk-rap duo Bob Vylan led chants of 'free, free Palestine' during their performance, resulting in national backlash and multiple cancellations.

Empire of the Sun has announced a 2025 US tour, starting on September 23rd in Salt Lake City, with stops including Reno, New Orleans, and Nashville.

Primavera Sound Barcelona has sold out ahead of its 2025 launch, featuring a lineup with Charli XCX, Chappell Roan, and Sabrina Carpenter, attracting global partygoers.

"Whoever owns the Fyre brand will have an attention engine to launch festivals, do merch collabs, do insane pop-ups, run livestreams, or build a media brand."

"I'm very, very proud of my relationship with Glastonbury and my history with it. As a DJ, you can play multiple sets, which boosts those numbers."

"Dad initially struggled with his Anglo-Irish identity... each side treating him as something of an outsider. It was when he went to Harvard... that fog of uncertainty lifted."

I love it because all these people - I don't know how many -- but, I heard chatter about people like, 'Sleep Token headlining?' Some people were saying they're so young to be able to headline so quick. And they came with that stage? Shut everybody up. They went bigger than a Slipknot stage, man.

Wednesday, the indie-rock band from Asheville, is set to tour North America this autumn, featuring new tracks and notable opening acts.

Levitation 2025 introduces a cross-hybrid format, featuring headliners Pavement, TV on the Radio, and Mastodon, alongside multiple shows across Austin's Downtown Red River District.

This is about a small number of people trying to limit a larger number of people's access to space.

Illuminate and SF Rec and Park are set to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bandshell with an extensive lineup of over 125 free concerts from March to November.

Organisers of the Brockwell Live festival series assert their commitment to hosting events in Brockwell Park despite a legal ruling favoring a residents' group opposing them.

"Cancelling the series of festivals would directly impact thousands of people... many of whom rely on the summer season to sustain their livelihoods."

Son Rompe Pera formed in 2017 and quickly transitioned from busking on the streets of Mexico City to playing prestigious venues and festivals.

"Whether it's a pop-up at a music festival, a collaboration with an iconic club, or creative project with a DJ we admire - Von Dutch Loves is our playground to create, connect, and celebrate the culture and communities that inspire us."

Cannibal Corpse will embark on a US tour in Fall 2025 alongside Municipal Waste and Fulci, showcasing their extensive history in the death metal genre.

"This decision was not made lightly, and we understand the disappointment this may cause for fans. We deeply appreciate your understanding."