6 h. ago McFly's strict stage time routine with set meal times and no bust

The mellow band have a summer full of festival dates having just played Download festival before taking their McFly Vs Busted show to Capital’s Summertime Ball this weekend

Transport

15 h. ago Today at Download Festival: Updated main stage set times, secret set revealed and weather for June 15 2025

It’s the final day at Download Festival 2025 - and hopefully no exhaustive stage clashes today, right?

Society

16 h. ago Today at Download Festival: Updated main stage set times, stage clashes and weather for June 15 2025

It’s the final day at Download Festival 2025 - and hopefully no exhaustive stage clashes today, right?

Politics

18 h. ago Today at Download Festival: Main stage set times, stage clashes and weather for June 15 2025

It’s the final day at Download Festival 2025 - and hopefully no exhaustive stage clashes today, right?

Politics

38 h. ago Download rockers told to take off smartwatches after moshpit ‘collisions’ cause accidental 999 calls

Police received nearly 700 false emergency alerts from Leicestershire heavy metal event last yearWhen hundreds of 999 calls came in from fans at the Download festival two years ago, the emergency services must have thought a disaster was unfolding at the three-day heavy metal gig in Leicestershire.In fact, the calls were made automatically from smartwatches and other devices worn by fans because “the tech assumed that people in moshpits had been in a collision”, according to Leicestershire police. Continue reading...

Politics

38 h. ago Download festival rockers told to take off smartwatches after moshpits spark emergency alerts

Police received nearly 700 false ‘collision’ 999 calls from Leicestershire heavy metal event in 2023When hundreds of 999 calls came in from fans at the Download festival two years ago, the emergency services must have thought a disaster was unfolding at the three-day heavy metal gig in Leicestershire.In fact, the calls were made automatically from smartwatches and other devices worn by fans because “the tech assumed that people in moshpits had been in a collision”, according to Leicestershire police. Continue reading...

Events

41 h. ago Today at Download Festival: main stage set times, stage clashes and weather for June 14 2025

Sleep Token take to the main stage this evening as Download Festival 2025 continues

Politics

57 h. ago Download Festival warning as police urge attendees NOT to wear smart watches after 'issues' last year

Leicestershire Police said on a routine weekend the force handles around 600 emergency calls - but during Download Festival weekend there was 700 more than usual.

Events

66 h. ago Today at Download Festival: Festival set times, stage clashes and weather for June 13 2025

The stage clashes and weather forecast ahead of the first full day at Download Festival 2025

Politics

5 d. ago Heading to Download 2025? Our pick of the acts throughout the days before the headliners hit the Apex stage

Will we see you for a little dance at these sets taking place at Download 2025?

Events

6 d. ago The festival beauty essentials you need for Glastonbury, Download and more

From dry shampoo to SPF and cordless hair tools, don’t forget these little luxuries

Politics

1 week ago Download Festival 2025: What food and drink options are at this year’s event and what's under a tenner?

Your menu options at this year’s Download Festival 2025, metal messieurs et metal mesdames.

Politics

1 week ago Download Festival 2025: Five possible surprises that could take place, from secret sets to special guests

Could Chino Moreno make a guest appearance at Download Festival? Here’s five rumours a week before the event.

Politics

1 week ago Download Festival 2025: Five surprises that could take place, from secret sets to special guests

Could Chino Moreno make a guest appearance at Download Festival? Here’s five rumours a week before the event.

Politics

2 w. ago Download Festival is engulfed by trans row as acts threaten a boycott after organisers follow Supreme Court ruling and enforce single sex toilet policy

Trans pop-punk artist Noahfinnce says the decision will be put people 'in danger', declaring the decision means: 'My trans sisters have to risk outing themselves in the men's [toilets]'.

Events

2 w. ago Download Festival 2025: What are the most valuable releases from this year’s headliners, including Green Day?

Could an item in one of these Download 2025 headliner’s collection be amongst your prized collection?

Politics

2 w. ago Popular UK festival angers fans with 'discriminatory' trans toilet policy

Following the UK Supreme Court's ruling in favour of For Women Scotland, Download festival shared its new policy to exclude trans people from their preferred bathrooms

Events

2 w. ago Huge music festival clarifies stance after being slammed by Manchester band in trans bathroom row

Download Festival had faced backlash over its trans bathroom status

Culture