27 h. ago Canvas of Sound with Tazeen Qayyum at EIF: 'There's something special about seeing an artist working live'

In her Edinburgh International Festival collaboration with musicians Basel Rajoub and Feras Charestan, conceptual artist Tazeen Qayyum hopes to ‘touch some souls’. Interview by Jim Gilchrist

Politics

38 h. ago My Festival: Nicola Meighan – ‘I love asking questions, but I’m absolutely lost for answers’

The BBC broadcaster on bringing a live version of her podcast A Kick Up The Arts to the Fringe, together with special guests from across the world of Scottish music, TV, film and more

Politics

60 h. ago Flow Festival 2025, review – Charli xcx, Burna Boy and FKA Twigs headline but Finland’s own hold their ground

Finnish artists went toe-to-toe with some of the world’s biggest headliners at the European festival last weekend, and often had a bolder reception

Events

3 d. ago Crown Prince Christian of Denmark, 19, is caught smooching daughter of former Army captain at music festival

Denmark's future king appeared to share a passionate kiss with a mystery 'girlfriend' at a music festival.

Politics

3 d. ago Way Out West review: this music festival is bursting with Scandi cool

With a blockbuster line-up and buzzing city waiting to be explored, Gothenburg is the perfect place to escape the UK’s festival crowds

Culture

3 d. ago Glamping: when did it become in vogue, how many people are ditching their tents and how expensive is it?

Just how much are people looking to spend to avoid setting up a tent at music festivals in recent times?

Politics

4 d. ago 37 brilliant pictures from the second day of Manchester's Caribbean Carnival 2025

Festival vibes, good food, music and sunshine at the second day of Manchester's Caribbean Carnival

Politics

5 d. ago Huge popstar looks unrecognisable in unseen video performing at music festival 16 years ago

She is a megastar who shaped many fans' 2024 summer. 

Culture

7 d. ago Organisers confirm Back Doune the Rabbit Hole will return in 2026 as tickets set to go on sale

The organisers of the Back Doune the Rabbit Hole music festival have confirmed it will return again in July 2026 after its first re-branded event wowed thousands of revellers.

Economics

7 d. ago Oasis and Edinburgh Fringe festival clash sees ‘outrageous’ price hikes for hotels and accommodation

Prices have rocketed by 74 per cent with some rooms costing comedy and music fans thousands of pounds

Politics

8 d. ago Inside the UK's craziest festival with medieval taverns and cutting

The 2025 Boomtown festival "Chapter Four: Power of Now" is about to kick-off. Beyond being a major music celebration, the five-day affair is the "largest interactive theatre in the world".

Events

8 d. ago Biggest gin and rum festival in Britain returns to Glasgow with drinks and music on offer

The festival returns to the Glasgow on August 29 and 30 with over 120 gins, rums, and tequilas to enjoy.

Culture

9 d. ago Dekmantel Festival 2025 review: still showing others how it's done

11 years in, this legendary music festival in Amsterdam continues to draw in a heady mix of rising talent and big hitters

Culture

9 d. ago 'I went to Kendal Calling festival and one thing left me utterly shocked'

Kendal Calling celebrated its 20th anniversary with an epic line-up of The Courteeners, Fat Boy Slim and The Prodigy

Events

9 d. ago Two killed and six wounded in mass shooting at LA music festival afterparty

Police arrived to shut down ‘big party’ after possibly armed person was seen going inside building in warehouse districtTwo people were killed and six others were wounded in a mass shooting at a music festival afterparty in downtown Los Angeles early on Monday, officials said.Police first responded around 11pm on Sunday evening to shut down a “big party” after officers saw a person possibly armed with a gun go inside a building in the city’s warehouse district, Los Angeles police department spokesperson Norma Eisenman told the Associated Press. That person was arrested at the scene, she said. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago I went to a festival an hour from Manchester – and it might have been the best weekend of my summer

Aidan McCartney made the short trip to Y Not Festival in the Peak District and was able to soak up a weekend of indie, pop and even some sunshine

Politics

1 week ago Wilderness Festival review: Glorious and scenic – an endless cycle of wandering, sunbathing and drinking

Wet Leg, Supergrass and Orbital steal the show at Britain’s bougiest festival – but bag searches and VIP areas mean it’s never a wholly relaxed affair

Sport

1 week ago Mass shooting at Hard Summer music festival afterparty as at least two people shot dead

The horror unfolded at around 1am local time as revellers attended an unofficial afterparty following the Hard Summer music festival in downtown Los Angeles, California

Events

1 week ago Edinburgh Fringe music reviews: MUO Live | Blue Note Nights – JazzMain on the Fringe

Prepare yourselves for a big old cosmic waves machine and an immensely enjoyable tribute to one of the seminal jazz record labels in our latest batch of Fringe music reviews.

Politics

1 week ago Wilderness Festival review: Glorious and scenic – once you get past the overzealous security

Wet Leg, Supergrass and Orbital steal the show at Britain’s bougiest festival – but bag searches and VIP areas mean it’s never a wholly relaxed affair

Events