Insomnia55 welcomes the stars of YouTube and Twitch
UK: Multiplay, organiser of the UK’s largest gaming festival Insomnia, has announced the initial line-up of its upcoming Insomnia55 festival, taking place August 28 - 31 at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry.
With billions of views...
Theme revealed for Glastonbury’s Greenpeace field
UK: The Greenpeace field at Glastonbury this year aims to highlight the plight of Earth's oceans, demonstrating the scale of the monster trawlers that hoover up vast quantities of fish.
This year, Greenpeace are...
Nozstock announces non-musical programme
UK: Nozstock has just announced its vibrant and diverse collection of arts, theatre, performance, workshops and food and drink highlights taking place this summer, as the festival enters its 17th year in July.
Set on...
Folk Spot Denmark to showcase eight acts at Tønder Festival
DENMARK: At Folk Spot Denmark, the international music business and media are given a closer look at the Danish and Nordic music scenes. They will also have the opportunity to experience Tønder Festival, which...
Sound Channel and Gratiosus acquire Island of Obonjan
CROATIA: UK Event Organiser Sound Channel and Croatian operating company Gratiosus have announced the acquisition of an island set in the waters of Croatia. Close to the city of Sibenik, the island of Obonjan...
Jane Weaver, Badly Drawn Boy amongst curators of Festival No.6’s Woodlands stages
UK: Festival No.6 has announced its much-anticipated Woodland programme, with a host of live treats, secret raves and an array of new features including aerial acrobats and spectral art installations.
For the first time...
IFF makes second wave of panel and workshop announcements
UK: The International Festival Forum - set to take place from September 30 - October 1 - has added a new panel and workshop to its roster of 2015 sessions.
The titles and synopses...
Fresh Island announces boat parties
CROATIA: This year at Fresh Island boat parties will set sail each day, taking revellers on a voyage along the Adriatic with a soundtrack provided by some of hip-hop's finest DJs and crews. This...
VL4000 BeamWash Luminaires provide ‘infinite possibilities’ at the M3 Rock Festival
USA: Behind the scenes, the festival lighting designer is often placed in a difficult situation as they must mix and match the perfect rig full of lighting instruments that can provide the artists with...
Flow Festival reveals food offerings
FINLAND: After 2014’s Flow festival, US-based financial magazine Forbes called the festival's food 'pioneering'. In 2015, Flow will further develop its culinary offerings, inviting ten new restaurants to join. In total, around thirty food...
