04 Feb 10 04 Feb 10 04 Feb 10 04 Feb 10 Big Day Out (AUS) 2010 Sydney Showground, Australia Dannii Leivers will never complain about English festival weather again. After years of praying for a sunny solstice, she's finally been able to leave the wellies at home but in typical Brit style, she's still whinging about it. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/51000/5/50268.jpg Big Day Out (AUS) 2010 Australia 01 Dec 09 01 Dec 09 01 Dec 09 01 Dec 09 The Big Reunion 2009 Weekend Two 27-29 November - Butlin, Skegness Put on your Uggs and wave your lager aloft, it's The Big Reunion, writes Suzie Knight. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/43000/5/42355.jpg The Big Reunion (Show 2) 2009 United Kingdom 30 Nov 09 30 Nov 09 30 Nov 09 30 Nov 09 The Big Reunion 2009 Weekend 1 20-22 November - Butlins, Skegness Patrick Burke is not taken somewhat by the first of three Big Reunion weekenders... Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/29000/5/28023.jpg The Big Reunion (Show 1) 2009 United Kingdom 22 Nov 09 22 Nov 09 22 Nov 09 22 Nov 09 UK Festival Awards 2009 indigO2, London - 19 November Even the bravest festival promoters wouldn't have staged an event in weather this bad... Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/47000/5/46680.jpg The UK Festival Awards 2009 United Kingdom 18 Nov 09 18 Nov 09 18 Nov 09 18 Nov 09 vinspired Lake Of Stars Festival 2009: Rated! Nkopola Lodge, Mangochi, Malawi, Africa - 15-18 October 2009 Alison Kerry discovers that Malawi's vinspired Lake Of Stars is simply paradise... Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/39000/5/38856.jpg vinspired Lake of Stars Festival 2009 Malawi 10 Nov 09 10 Nov 09 10 Nov 09 10 Nov 09 Atomik Weekender 2010: Rated! Prestatyn Pontins, Wales - 6-8 November Atomik Weekender is a little slice of Ibiza...in a Pontins Holiday Camp, Wales. But it's well worth the trip, writes Celeste Adamson. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/32000/5/31142.jpg Atomik Weekender Two 2009 United Kingdom 10 Nov 09 10 Nov 09 10 Nov 09 10 Nov 09 Dubai Sound City 2009: Rated! The Irish Village - 5-7 November As with all new festivals, Dubai Sound City had a few teething problems, but it is certainly one to look out for in the future, writes Daniel Fahey. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/50000/5/49625.jpg Dubai Sound City 2009 United Kingdom 30 Sep 09 30 Sep 09 06 Oct 09 White Air 2009: Rated! Brighton Beach, West Sussex - 18-20 September Sun, sea and sound problems, White Air's first extreme sports excursion to Brighton had mixed results, reports Christopher Swindells. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/50000/5/49342.jpg White Air Festival 2009 United Kingdom 17 Sep 09 17 Sep 09 17 Sep 09 17 Sep 09 A Fistful Of Fandango 2009: day one 229, Great Portland Street, London London's gem of a cellar venue, 229, opened its stairwell to indie specialist Fistful of Fandango. Here are the results... Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/31000/5/30145.jpg A Fistful Of Fandango 2009 United Kingdom 17 Sep 09 17 Sep 09 17 Sep 09 17 Sep 09 A Fistful Of Fandango 2009: day two 229, Great Portland Street, London London's burgeoning venue, 229, held host to this year's 'A Fistful Of Fandango' festival'. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/49000/5/48182.jpg A Fistful Of Fandango 2009 United Kingdom 17 Sep 09 17 Sep 09 17 Sep 09 17 Sep 09 Fistful Of Fandango 2009: day three 229, Great Portland Street, London It's prime time Friday night and all the kids are out in force for day three of the Club Fandango Festival at 229. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/46000/5/45856.jpg A Fistful Of Fandango 2009 United Kingdom 17 Sep 09 17 Sep 09 17 Sep 09 17 Sep 09 A Fistful Of Fandango 2009: day four 229, Great Portland Street, London Great London club 229 hosts the final day of A Fistful of Fandango... Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/25000/5/24996.jpg A Fistful Of Fandango 2009 United Kingdom 17 Sep 09 17 Sep 09 17 Sep 09 17 Sep 09 Electric Picnic 2009 Stradbally Estate, Co Laois, Ireland Electric Picnic has real parallels with Glastonbury but on a much smaller scale and this year it has once again redefined itself as a great music and arts festival, writes Lonan O'Neill. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/49000/5/48800.jpg Electric Picnic 2009 Republic of Ireland 16 Sep 09 16 Sep 09 16 Sep 09 16 Sep 09 End Of The Road 2009 - Rated! Larmer Tree Gardens, Dorset - 11-13 September Amazing music, stunning location and the best food and drink of any small festival around - three days at End Of The Road is almost not long enough, writes Alison Kerry. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/25000/5/24276.jpg End Of The Road Festival 2009 United Kingdom 15 Sep 09 15 Sep 09 15 Sep 09 17 Sep 09 Bestival 2009: Rated! Robin Hill Country Park, Isle of Wight - 11-13 September Bestival still sits head and shoulders above its rivals, but this year it was a case of two steps forward, one step back, argues Daniel Fahey. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/49000/5/48784.jpg Bestival 2009 United Kingdom 15 Sep 09 15 Sep 09 15 Sep 09 15 Sep 09 Waveform Festival 2009: Rated! Liddington and Warren Farm - 11-13 September After the success of last year, a downscaled Waveform Festival proved very different from its previous incarnations, writes Joe Taylor. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/31000/5/30186.jpg Waveform Festival 2009 United Kingdom 03 Sep 09 03 Sep 09 03 Sep 09 03 Sep 09 Shambala Festival 2009: Rated! Secret location, Northamptonshire - 27-31 August Shambala has grown from a tiny back garden shindig into a multi sensory, interactive extravaganza with the 'Kids Field' alone looking more fun than the rest of the festival put together, writes Jamie Skey. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/28000/5/27835.jpg Shambala Festival 2009 United Kingdom 03 Sep 09 03 Sep 09 03 Sep 09 03 Sep 09 Beautiful Days 2009: Rated! Escot Park, Devon - 21-23 August Beautiful Days returned, but was it a stunning success or a Levellers let down? John Bownas found out... Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/47000/5/46937.jpg Beautiful Days 2009 United Kingdom 03 Sep 09 03 Sep 09 03 Sep 09 04 Sep 09 Creamfields 2009: Rated! Daresbury, Cheshire - 29-30 August Camping, fewer queues and a vast choice of musical kick, Creamfields returned bigger than better than before, Lyndsey Oliver took it all in. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/48000/5/47994.jpg Creamfields 2009 United Kingdom 03 Sep 09 03 Sep 09 03 Sep 09 03 Sep 09 Get Loaded in the Park 2009 - Rated! Clapham Common, Sunday 30 August Dirty food, dirty floor and dirty beats, but with a nine o'clock finish Get Loaded is one inner-city festival that needs to get a little bit filthier, writes Kae Karadelis. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/48000/5/47092.jpg Get Loaded In The Park 2009 United Kingdom 03 Sep 09 03 Sep 09 03 Sep 09 03 Sep 09 Solfest 2009: Rated! Tarnside Farm - 28-30 August Solfest remains one of the best solutions in the whole year for festival lovers desperate not to succumb to the ever more corporate alternatives, writes Kate Rose. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/48000/5/47365.jpg Solfest 2009 United Kingdom 03 Sep 09 03 Sep 09 03 Sep 09 03 Sep 09 South West Four 2009: Rated! Clapham Common - 29 August How did the Clapham Common dance all-dayer South West Four fare? Lauren Hamilton found out... Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/44000/5/43169.jpg South West Four (SW4) 2009 United Kingdom 02 Sep 09 01 Sep 09 01 Sep 09 02 Sep 09 Reading Festival 2009: Rated! St Johns Farm, Reading - 28-30 August 2009 finds Reading throwing some of the biggest punches of the festival season but ultimately missing, writes Alex Fahey. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/48000/5/47315.jpg Reading Festival 2009 United Kingdom 02 Sep 09 01 Sep 09 01 Sep 09 02 Sep 09 Leeds Festival 2009: Rated! Branham Park, Leeds - 28-30 August With a lot of effort put into focussing on regaining its reputation for a well-balanced rock line-up, Leeds Festival 2009 felt less like a re-branding as it did last year, more a tightening up of procedure, writes Ruth Booth. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/48000/5/47038.jpg Leeds Festival 2009 United Kingdom 02 Sep 09 02 Sep 09 02 Sep 09 02 Sep 09 Main Stage: top ten bands Who fared best over the weekend? Leeds Festival's main stage can make or break a band. We count down who you're likely to see return to fight another day... Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/48000/5/47556.jpg Leeds Festival 2009 United Kingdom 02 Sep 09 02 Sep 09 02 Sep 09 02 Sep 09 Radio 1/NME Stage: top ten bands From Lost Prophets to Little Boots, our top picks With a range of bands that stretched from Little Boots to Lost Prophets, The Gossip to Them Crooked Vultures, we take a look at best sets in the tent from the weekend... Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/48000/5/47340.jpg Leeds Festival 2009 United Kingdom 02 Sep 09 02 Sep 09 02 Sep 09 02 Sep 09 Lock Up Stage: top ten bands The highlights from the metal and dance tent Sweaty, tired and bruised - and that's just the sound engineer in the Lock Up Stage. Following a weekend of behemoth shows and chunky beats we recount the top ten acts in the tent just for him... Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/34000/5/33759.jpg Leeds Festival 2009 United Kingdom 01 Sep 09 01 Sep 09 01 Sep 09 01 Sep 09 Lock Up Stage: top ten bands The highlights from the metal and dance tent Sweaty, tired and bruised - and that's just the sound engineer in the Lock Up Stage. Following a weekend of behemoth shows and chunky beats we recount the top ten acts in the tent just for him... Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/30000/5/29257.jpg Reading Festival 2009 United Kingdom 01 Sep 09 01 Sep 09 01 Sep 09 01 Sep 09 Radio 1/NME Stage: top ten bands From Faith No More to Bizzle, our top picks With a range of bands that stretched from Faith No More to Lethal Bizzle, Little Boots to Frank Turner, we take a look at best sets in the tent from the weekend... Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/48000/5/47447.jpg Reading Festival 2009 United Kingdom 01 Sep 09 01 Sep 09 01 Sep 09 01 Sep 09 Main Stage: top ten bands Who fared best over the weekend? Reading Festival's main stage can make or break a band. We count down who you're likely to see return to fight another day... Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/48000/5/47554.jpg Reading Festival 2009 United Kingdom 26 Aug 09 26 Aug 09 26 Aug 09 26 Aug 09 V Festival Chelmsford 2009: Rated! Hylands Park, Essex - 22-23 August Oasis pulled their headline show, but there was no shortage of big acts on offer at V Festival this year, writes Chris Cummins. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/47000/5/46228.jpg V Festival Chelmsford 2009 United Kingdom 26 Aug 09 26 Aug 09 26 Aug 09 26 Aug 09 Green Man Festival 2009: Rated! Glanusk Park, Brecon Beacons, Wales - 21-23 August With an imaginative line-up of high-quality bands and a beautiful mountainside setting, Green Man is the complete boutique festival experience, writes Francis Whittaker. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/46000/5/45844.jpg Green Man Festival 2009 United Kingdom 25 Aug 09 25 Aug 09 25 Aug 09 25 Aug 09 V Festival Staffs 2009: Rated! Weston Park, Staffordshire 22-23 August V Festival Staffordshire was the lucky leg where Oasis performed. But was it actually any good? Rebecca Hitchen found out... Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/47000/5/46002.jpg V Festival Staffs 2009 United Kingdom 25 Aug 09 25 Aug 09 25 Aug 09 25 Aug 09 One Love Festival 2009: Rated! Port Lympne Safari Park, Lympne, Kent - 21-23 August Spending a summery weekend in the countryside soaking up the sun, with a reggae soundtrack, One Love Festival, is hard to argue against in principle, but it has a long way to go before it fully establishes itself as a festival to be reckoned with, writes Matt Cook. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/29000/5/28888.jpg One Love Festival 2009 United Kingdom 19 Aug 09 19 Aug 09 19 Aug 09 03 Sep 09 Summer Sundae Weekender 2009: Rated! De Montfort Hall, Leicester - 14-16 August With gorgeous summer weather and an unbeatably sedate atmosphere, Summer Sundae Weekender 2009 proved to be a really wonderful festival, writes Tom Goodwyn. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/46000/5/45862.jpg Summer Sundae Weekender 2009 United Kingdom 18 Aug 09 18 Aug 09 18 Aug 09 18 Aug 09 Croissant Neuf Summer Party 2009: Rated! Usk, Monmouthshire, Wales - 14-16 August It is hard to believe that one festival can teach you so much about the environment and still have an amazing musical line-up, but the Croissant Neuf Summer Party pulled it off magnificently, writes Helen Giles. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/40000/5/39743.jpg Croissant Neuf Summer Party 2009 United Kingdom 18 Aug 09 18 Aug 09 18 Aug 09 18 Aug 09 Bloodstock Open Air 2009: Rated! Catton Hall, Derbyshire - 14-16 August While Carcass et al were fantastic and the alternative entertainment varied, one giant gobstopper and beer restrictions marred this year's Bloodstock Open Air, writes Graeme Johnston. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/38000/5/37434.jpg Bloodstock Open Air 2009 United Kingdom 17 Aug 09 17 Aug 09 17 Aug 09 17 Aug 09 The Big Chill 2009: Rated! Eastnor Castle, Herefordshire - 7-9 August There's so much on offer at The Big Chill that it's impossible to fit it all in, which is a very exciting prospect, writes Kate Rose. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/46000/5/45777.jpg The Big Chill 2009 United Kingdom 12 Aug 09 12 Aug 09 12 Aug 09 12 Aug 09 Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2009 Italian Gardens, Inverness-shire, Scotland - 7-8 August With an unbeatable atmosphere and a near perfect site, Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival looks ready to retain the Best Grass Roots Festival title at the UK Festival Awards. Jennie Macfie was there... Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/37000/5/36017.jpg Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2009 United Kingdom 11 Aug 09 11 Aug 09 11 Aug 09 11 Aug 09 Bulldog Bash 2009: Rated! Long Marston (Avon Park Raceway), UK - 6-9 August The 23rd Bulldog Bash is a festival in its prime, one still able to rock your socks off, writes Helen Giles. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/46000/5/45673.jpg Bulldog Bash 2009 United Kingdom 05 Aug 09 05 Aug 09 05 Aug 09 06 Aug 09 Nozstock 2009: Rated! Rowden Paddocks, Bromyard, Herefordshire - 31 July - 2 August Nozstock would be the best back garden party in the world ever, if it wasn't for some poor site management, writes Jamie Skey. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/36000/5/35974.jpg Nozstock 2009 United Kingdom 04 Aug 09 04 Aug 09 04 Aug 09 04 Aug 09 Field Day 2009: Rated! Victoria Park, London - 1 August For all its good intentions, a mixture of rotten luck and poor organisation left many at Field Day feeling frustrated, writes Francis Whittaker. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/45000/5/44990.jpg Field Day 2009 United Kingdom 04 Aug 09 04 Aug 09 04 Aug 09 04 Aug 09 Standon Calling 2009: Rated! A secret venue near Standon - 1-3 August Standon Calling has come along way from the birthday barbecue it started out as many years ago and this year organisers really surpassed themselves, writes Jane Pople. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/38000/5/37770.jpg Standon Calling 2009 United Kingdom 04 Aug 09 04 Aug 09 04 Aug 09 04 Aug 09 Sonisphere 2009: Rated! Knebworth House - 1-2 August The experience of the Sonisphere organisers is shown in what is a fantastically run festival, with some great bands and none of the teething problems you might expect from a debut festival, writes Robin Card. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/45000/5/44889.jpg Sonisphere 2009 United Kingdom 04 Aug 09 04 Aug 09 04 Aug 09 05 Aug 09 Kendal Calling 2009: Rated! Lowther Estate, Penrith, Cumbria - 31 July - 2 August Kendal Calling is not too shabby and one to keep an eye out for over the coming years, but there's a lot of room for improvement, writes Gemma Fraser. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/46000/5/45368.jpg Kendal Calling 2009 United Kingdom 31 Jul 09 31 Jul 09 31 Jul 09 31 Jul 09 Splendour In The Grass 2009 Byron Bay, NSW, Australia - 25-26 July Mention Splendour In The Grass to any Australian and they go a bit gooey-eyed and although the festival is no frills, it works perfectly, writes Ross Purdie. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/34000/5/33082.jpg Splendour In the Grass 2009 Australia 31 Jul 09 31 Jul 09 31 Jul 09 31 Jul 09 Camp Bestival 2009: Rated! Lulworth Castle, Dorset - 24-26 July With great organisation, a diverse line-up and fun for both the adults and children, not even some wet weather could dampen spirits at Camp Bestival, writes Justin Madgwick. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/45000/5/44793.jpg Camp Bestival 2009 United Kingdom 30 Jul 09 30 Jul 09 30 Jul 09 Secret Garden Party 2009: Rated! Secret location, Huntington - 23-26 July The UK's Best Small of Festival of 2008 went one better this summer writes Daniel Fahey. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/45000/5/44576.jpg Secret Garden Party 2009 United Kingdom 30 Jul 09 30 Jul 09 30 Jul 09 Global Gathering 2009: Rated! Long Marston, Stratford-Upon-Avon - 4-25 July Global Gathering offer a host of dance music variety, but it was the amazing Godskitchen Boombox that stole the show, writes Sarah Kennedy. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/29000/5/28207.jpg Global Gathering 2009 United Kingdom 30 Jul 09 30 Jul 09 31 Jul 09 Indietracks 2009: Rated! Midland Railway Centre, Ripley - 24-26 July Indietracks feels like Isambard Kingdom Brunel putting on All Tomorrow's Parties, where the only downside is choosing between the gorgeous music and the unlimited steam train rides, writes Kai Jones. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/45000/5/44857.jpg Indietracks Indiepop Festival United Kingdom 27 Jan 10 27 Jan 10 27 Jan 10 01 Feb 10 We predict the headliners of 2010 This summer bill toppers and some we want to see After kidnapping Colombo, formulating an Einstein-esque equation and paying a number of significant bribes to the right people, we've finally discovered the bands we think will be headlining festivals this summer... Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/21000/5/20012.jpg V Festival Chelmsford 2010 United Kingdom 14 Jan 10 14 Jan 10 14 Jan 10 18 Jan 10 An Aussie's guide to the best Australian Music Festivals We ask an indigenous insider to give us the low-down We've asked indigenous insider, Wai Chim, to give us the low-down on the best music festivals Down Under... Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/26000/5/25657.jpg Big Day Out (AUS) 2010 Australia 07 Jan 10 07 Jan 10 07 Jan 10 07 Jan 10 Thawed out: freezing festivals and snow soirees The best events to give you the chills... In homage to everybody who has skived from work this week to play in the snow, we've done the same and thawed out this article about the coldest festivals on the planet... Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/21000/5/20320.jpg The Big Chill 2010 United Kingdom 07 Dec 09 07 Dec 09 03 Dec 09 03 Dec 09 15 things that happened in 2009 that may never happen again Festival one-offs from the past 12 months Here, we take a look at the 15 things that happened at festivals in 2009 that may never happen again. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/42000/5/41952.jpg V Festival Chelmsford 2009 United Kingdom 03 Dec 09 03 Dec 09 03 Dec 09 03 Dec 09 New Year's Easy: where to go for NYE Mark the end of a decade with a memorable night Choosing what to down for New Year's Eve can be as tough as sticking to those resolutions (are you really going to jog every morning? Thought not), so we've made it simple and offered up a few suggestions... Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/49000/5/48007.jpg Get Loaded In The Park 2009 United Kingdom 01 Dec 09 01 Dec 09 01 Dec 09 01 Dec 09 Festivals 2009: a year in review The moments that have defined the last 12 months Phew! What another impressive festival year. At the turn of the season, the big event bookings had vamped it up like Britpop Groundhog Day: Blur Vs Oasis Part II - the beef is back - just with bigger bellies and balding heads. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/47000/5/46124.jpg V Festival Chelmsford 2009 United Kingdom 17 Nov 09 17 Nov 09 17 Nov 09 17 Nov 09 Dubai Sound City: our winner returns Check out Liz's thoughts on the festival We had a pair of VIP tickets to Dubai Sound City to give away on the promise that our winner returns with words and photos about their experience. Here's what our lucky reader Liz go up to... Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/50000/5/49783.jpg Dubai Sound City 2009 United Kingdom 02 Nov 09 02 Nov 09 02 Nov 09 02 Nov 09 The Big One: Dubai Sound City 2009 The Irish Village, Dubai, UAE We look ahead to this week's big festival draw, Dubai Sound City. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/24000/5/23440.jpg Dubai Sound City 2009 United Kingdom 21 Oct 09 21 Oct 09 30 Sep 09 21 Oct 09 VF is 10: the future of festivals We talk to organisers about the last ten years To celebrate Virtual Festivals' tenth birthday, we've tracked down some of the most influential people in the festival world - those that have shaped the current scene - to talk about the last decade... Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/42000/5/41791.jpg Creamfields 2009 United Kingdom 21 Oct 09 21 Oct 09 21 Oct 09 21 Oct 09 The big one: Swn Festival 2009 Various, Cardiff, Wales - 21 October 2009 We look ahead to the weekend's biggest festival, Swn in Cardiff, curated by Radio 1's Huw Stephens... Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/32000/5/31029.jpg Swn Festival 2009 United Kingdom 14 Oct 09 14 Oct 09 30 Sep 09 14 Oct 09 VF is 10: downers of the decade We talk to organisers about the last ten years To celebrate Virtual Festivals' tenth birthday, we've tracked down some of the most influential people in the festival world - those that have shaped the current scene - to talk about the last decade... Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/22000/5/21246.jpg Creamfields 2009 United Kingdom 07 Oct 09 07 Oct 09 30 Sep 09 07 Oct 09 VF is 10: highlights of the decade We talk to organisers about the last ten years To celebrate Virtual Festivals' tenth birthday, we've tracked down some of the most influential people in the festival world - those that have shaped the current scene - to talk about the last decade... Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/17000/5/16108.jpg Creamfields 2009 United Kingdom 30 Sep 09 30 Sep 09 30 Sep 09 30 Sep 09 VF is 10: changes in the industry We talk to organisers about the last ten years To celebrate Virtual Festivals' tenth birthday, we've tracked down some of the most influential people in the festival world - those that have shaped the current scene - to talk about the last decade... Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/1000/5/211.jpg Creamfields 2009 United Kingdom 07 Sep 09 07 Sep 09 07 Sep 09 07 Sep 09 The Big One: Bestival 2009 Robin Hill Country Park, IOW - 11-12 September We look ahead to one of the last big festival draws of the year, the triple UK Festival Award-winning Bestival. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/30000/5/29958.jpg Bestival 2009 United Kingdom 07 Sep 09 07 Sep 09 07 Sep 09 07 Sep 09 Nominate your Most Memorable Moment of 2009 We need your help to shape the nominations With the UK Festival Awards nominations now open, we need your help to shape the Most Memorable Moment category. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/42000/5/41490.jpg V Festival Chelmsford 2009 United Kingdom 24 Aug 09 24 Aug 09 24 Aug 09 24 Aug 09 The big two: Reading and Leeds 2009 What to expect from the rock double-header Another weekend, another festival double-header. This time we look forward to every rock lover's favourite behemoth: the Reading and Leeds Festivals. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/25000/5/24548.jpg Reading Festival 2009 United Kingdom 17 Aug 09 17 Aug 09 14 Aug 09 17 Aug 09 The Big Two - V Festival 2009 Hylands Park, Chelmsford and Weston Park, Staffordshire We look ahead to this weekend's biggest festival draw - the sold out V Festival. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/29000/5/28709.jpg V Festival Chelmsford 2009 United Kingdom 10 Aug 09 10 Aug 09 06 Aug 09 10 Aug 09 The Big One - Summer Sundae Weekender 2009 De Montfort Hall, Leicester - 14-16 August We look ahead to this week's big festival draw - Summer Sundae Weekender. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/23000/5/22705.jpg Summer Sundae Weekender 2009 United Kingdom 03 Aug 09 03 Aug 09 03 Aug 09 03 Aug 09 The Big One: The Big Chill 2009 Eastnor Castle, Herefordshire - 7-9 August We look ahead to this week's biggest festival draw - The Big Chill... Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/36000/5/35409.jpg The Big Chill 2009 United Kingdom 28 Jul 09 28 Jul 09 22 Jul 09 28 Jul 09 The Big One: Sonisphere 2009 Knebworth We look ahead to this week's big festival draw, Sonisphere... Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/37000/5/36975.jpg Sonisphere 2009 United Kingdom 20 Jul 09 20 Jul 09 20 Jul 09 20 Jul 09 The Big One: Secret Garden Party A secret location, Cambridgeshire 23-26 July We look ahead to this week's big festival draw, Secret Garden Party... Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/36000/5/35014.jpg Secret Garden Party 2009 United Kingdom 14 Jul 09 14 Jul 09 14 Jul 09 14 Jul 09 The Big One - Latitude 2009 Henham Park, Southwold, Suffolk 16-19 July We look ahead to this week's big festival draw - Latitude. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/28000/5/27277.jpg Latitude 2009 United Kingdom 06 Jul 09 06 Jul 09 06 Jul 09 06 Jul 09 Glastonbury's Green Fields 'It's not all about mung beans and carbon efficiency' Skip the TV coverage and head out of the action-packed main event a little and there's another side to Glastonbury - the Green Fields. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/27000/5/26649.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2009 United Kingdom 03 Jul 09 03 Jul 09 03 Jul 09 06 Jul 09 The Big One - T In The Park 2009 Balado, Kinross-shire - 10-12 July We look ahead to this week's biggest festival draw T In The Park... Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/42000/5/41633.jpg T In The Park 2009 United Kingdom 03 Jul 09 03 Jul 09 03 Jul 09 03 Jul 09 Glastonbury 2009: the delights of the night Our insomniac reporter Ali Ryland finds out what happens after dark Glastonbury nightlife; where high-profile clubs, seedy pubs and stoners' hideouts converge in one big splat on the once peaceful Somerset countryside... Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/43000/5/42141.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2009 United Kingdom 01 Jul 09 01 Jul 09 01 Jul 09 01 Jul 09 Glastonbury 2009: The Dice Man Choosing what to see on the roll of a dice... Glastonbury is impossible. There is too much to watch, see and take for one mere mortal to do it alone, so why bother? Daniel Fahey discovered what happened when he let a pair of dice do all the choosing for him... Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/42000/5/41478.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2009 United Kingdom 30 Jun 09 30 Jun 09 30 Jun 09 30 Jun 09 Glasto 09: the experiences of an Oxfam steward Stewarding - the budget approach to Glastonbury enjoyment Clutching a notepad beneath his unmistakeable orange high-vis vest, our intrepid reporter Lewis Brimblecombe reveals what it's like to steward at Glastonbury... Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/18000/5/17176.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2009 United Kingdom 30 Jun 09 30 Jun 09 30 Jun 09 30 Jun 09 GlastO-A-P: granny does Glastonbury 'I got high just walking through the Stone Circle field' Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/42000/5/41822.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2009 United Kingdom 22 Jun 09 22 Jun 09 22 Jun 09 22 Jun 09 The Big One: Glastonbury Festival 2009 Worthy Farm, Pilton, Somerset - 24-28 June We look ahead the biggest festival of the year, let alone the week - Glastonbury... Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/27000/5/26056.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2009 United Kingdom 16 Jun 09 16 Jun 09 16 Jun 09 16 Jun 09 Four chat: we talk to four new bands at Download DissolvedIn, Fei Comodo, None The Less, Attack! Attack!! Introducing the four rock bands that all played Download that will soon be grinning up at you from the front cover of Kerrang! and rocking out all over your TV screen... Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/41000/5/40552.jpg Download Festival 2009 United Kingdom 08 Jun 09 08 Jun 09 08 Jun 09 08 Jun 09 The Big One - Download Festival 2009 Donington Park, Castle Donington - 12-14 June We look ahead to one of the two biggest festivals this week - Download Festival... Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/22000/5/21259.jpg Download Festival 2009 United Kingdom 08 Jun 09 08 Jun 09 08 Jun 09 08 Jun 09 The Big One - Isle of Wight Festival 2009 Seaclose Park, Newport, IOW - 12-14 June We look ahead to one of the two biggest festivals this week - Isle of Wight Festival... Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/33000/5/32393.jpg Isle Of Wight Festival 2009 United Kingdom 01 Jun 09 01 Jun 09 01 Jun 09 01 Jun 09 A Greener Festival: Glastonbury Festival The green ethics of Glastonbury Glastonbury festival believes that work begins at home, at Worthy Farm. Looking after the fields, the hedges and the livestock has always been our number one concern, and it is what life is all about. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/40000/5/39502.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2009 United Kingdom 01 Jun 09 01 Jun 09 01 Jun 09 A Greener Festival: Big Session and Summer Sundae The green workings of both Leicestershire event Both the Summer Sundae Weekender and Big Session Festivals have received the Greener Festival Award every year since it's inception. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/40000/5/39506.jpg Summer Sundae Weekender 2009 United Kingdom 01 Jun 09 01 Jun 09 01 Jun 09 A Greener Festival: Shambala What Shambala does to stay green In 2008 Shambala was powered entirely by renewable's. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/28000/5/27835.jpg Shambala Festival 2009 United Kingdom 01 Jun 09 01 Jun 09 01 Jun 09 A Greener Festival: Bestival How Bestival keeps things green Bestival is committed to the research and extended use of sustainable and ecologically sound practices. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/40000/5/39503.jpg Bestival 2009 United Kingdom 01 Jun 09 01 Jun 09 01 Jun 09 01 Jun 09 A Greener Festival: Bonnaroo How Bonnaroo reduces the impact on the environment Bonnaroo is committed to investing the extensive time and resources necessary to be a leader in creating a sustainable festival. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/26000/5/25657.jpg Bonnaroo Festival 2009 United States 01 Jun 09 01 Jun 09 01 Jun 09 01 Jun 09 A Greener Festival: Bluesfest How Blusefest stays green The Bluesfest has grown to be one of Australia's premier music festival events. Held annually for the last 19 years over the Easter long weekend, the 5 day musical extravaganza attracts people from around the world and across Australia to the North Coast of New South Wales' Byron Bay. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/40000/5/39508.jpg Bluesfest 2009 Australia 22 May 09 22 May 09 01 Jun 09 A Greener Festival: T In The Park How the Scottish festival is becoming green in the park We're all aware of environmental issues and what we can do to minimize the effect of modern day living on the planet and keep it beautiful for future generations. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/4000/5/3380.jpg T In The Park 2009 United Kingdom 19 May 09 19 May 09 19 May 09 VF is 10: A message of thanks To the festival-goers of Great Britain and beyond When the button was pressed and our new site launched last Thursday, I felt a similar pang of excitement to that spring day, ten years ago, when VF went live for the first time ever... Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/4000/5/3270.jpg 19 May 09 19 May 09 21 May 09 VF is 10: Join our revolution! Help us make the next 10 years even more amazing! VF's first ten years of life have seen the festival scene grow and improve beyond all recognition as all the parts, and people involved have become connected into a big online social huddle of creative collaboration. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/18000/5/17409.jpg 14 May 09 02 Jun 09 Welcome To My Greener Festival Promoting green awareness at festivals and beyond We've teamed up with the good folks at www.agreenerfestival.com to look at the role of music festivals in promoting environmentally friendly practices, reducing the impact of festivals and combating climate change. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/40000/5/39021.jpg T In The Park 2009 United Kingdom 14 May 09 16 May 09 Swine Flu vs UK Festivals - Update Unlikely that festivals will be cancelled Whilst media sensationalists have been almost gleefully proclaiming the imminent cancellation of the festival season, we don't think that's very likely and here's why... Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/1000/5/298.jpg T In The Park 2009 United Kingdom 13 May 09 14 May 09 Top 20 Energy Saving Tips From AGreenerFestival.com Our friends at AGreenerFestival.com have provided the following tips for reducing your carbon footprint and helping to build a more sustainable future for all. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/40000/5/39021.jpg 13 May 09 14 May 09 A Greener Guide to Renewable Energy Exploring viable, alternative power sources Exploring the viable, alternative power sources available Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/40000/5/39021.jpg 13 May 09 14 May 09 A Greener Festival Award Scheme Assessing festivals on their green credentials The team behind AGreenerFestival.com have launched the third year of their voluntary award scheme to assess festivals on their commitment to environmentally friendly practices. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/40000/5/39017.jpg T In The Park 2009 United Kingdom 12 May 09 12 May 09 12 May 09 The Big One: The Great Escape Various venues, Brighton -14-16 May We look ahead to this week's biggest festival draw... Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/39000/5/38834.jpg The Great Escape 2009 United Kingdom 07 May 09 07 May 09 14 May 09 The art of blagging: festival tickets Our guide to getting through the gate for nothing... Believe it or not, but there are only a few degrees of separation between you and Kings Of Leon bonding over a warm cardboard cup of lager backstage at this year's biggest festival... Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/32000/5/31290.jpg V Festival Chelmsford 2009 United Kingdom 27 Apr 09 27 Apr 09 27 Apr 09 28 Apr 09 The New One: Hinterland Various venues, Glasgow, Scotland - 30 April - 1 May Ruth Saxelby works her way through Glasgow's latest festival, as it prepares to debut... Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/32000/5/31032.jpg Hinterland 2009 United Kingdom 20 Apr 09 20 Apr 09 20 Apr 09 20 Apr 09 The Big One: Camden Crawl 24-25 April, Camden, north London We look ahead to this week's biggest festival... Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/32000/5/31029.jpg Camden Crawl 2009 United Kingdom 22 Nov 09 22 Nov 09 22 Nov 09 22 Nov 09 James Walsh: 'It sounds mad but Take That should Play Glasto' The Starsailor frontman talks about his film career, solo work and Brucie Minutes before his soundcheck at the UK Festival Awards, James Walsh of Starsailor found time to chat with Annabelle Loveday about writing songs with Suzanne Vega and wanting to see Take That play Glastonbury... Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/24000/5/23157.jpg The UK Festival Awards 2009 United Kingdom 22 Nov 09 22 Nov 09 22 Nov 09 22 Nov 09 Hot Rats: 'We arrived by helicopter playing 'Ride Of The Valkyries'' Supergrass' Danny Goffey talks about his new band, toilet tours and Butthole Surfers They started with a secret gig at Glastonbury and, by popular demand, the Hot Rats (Danny Goffey and Gaz Coombes from Supergrass) finished their year at the UK Festival Awards. Daniel Fahey caught up with Goffey backstage to chat covers, toilet tours and Gay Bikers On Acid... Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/28000/5/27808.jpg The UK Festival Awards 2009 United Kingdom 19 Nov 09 19 Nov 09 18 Nov 09 20 Nov 09 The pleasant revolt: Katrina Larkin We talk to the winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award It was in a London church some 15 years ago that Katrina Larkin and her Big Chill co-founder Pete Lawrence started something a little bit special - a revolution. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/50000/5/49793.jpg The Big Chill 2009 United Kingdom 09 Nov 09 09 Nov 09 09 Nov 09 10 Nov 09 The Wombats: 'He got into a tent and woke up next to a randomer' The Wombats discuss their strangest festival moments Relaxing at the first ever Dubai Sound City, The Wombats' Daniel Haggis and Tord Overland-Knudsen talk to us about their new album, mud starfish and waking up in the wrong tent. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/35000/5/34173.jpg Dubai Sound City 2009 United Kingdom 09 Nov 09 09 Nov 09 09 Nov 09 10 Nov 09 Twisted Wheel: 'We did a gig and fans were throwing car hubcaps around!' Twisted Wheel's Johnny Brown talks to us at Liverpool Music Week Twisted Wheel have just come off stage after playing a blinding set to an adoring flock, who sing all their songs, bouncing around to the fresh, raw and yet to be ripened sound that the band thrashed out at Liverpool Sound City. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/46000/5/45342.jpg Liverpool Music Week 2009 United Kingdom 16 Sep 09 16 Sep 09 16 Sep 09 16 Sep 09 Rob da Bank @ Bestival 2009 We find out how things are going With the Bestival in full swing, Rob da Bank took time out of preparing for the festival's finale, Blastival, to talk to us about how it is all going. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/39000/5/38618.jpg Bestival 2009 United Kingdom 03 Sep 09 03 Sep 09 03 Sep 09 03 Sep 09 Saint Etienne @ Moseley Folk Festival Bob Stanley on part-curating the line-up Dan Davies talks to Saint Etienne's main man Bob Stanley about his part in Moseley Folk Festival. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/35000/5/34389.jpg Moseley Folk Festival 2009 United Kingdom 03 Sep 09 03 Sep 09 03 Sep 09 03 Sep 09 Fightstar @ Leeds Festival 2009 We talk Slipknot, festivals and concept albums Ali Ryland caught Fightstar drummer Omar Abidi to talk about Slipknot, festivals and concept albums. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/34000/5/33854.jpg Leeds Festival 2009 United Kingdom 02 Sep 09 02 Sep 09 02 Sep 09 02 Sep 09 Frank Turner @ Leed Festival 2009 We talk festivals, downloading and selling his soul Ruth Booth caught up with Frank Turner backstage at Leeds Festival to talk about the rock weekender, downloading music and selling his soul... Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/48000/5/47040.jpg Leeds Festival 2009 United Kingdom 27 Aug 09 28 Sep 09 28 Sep 09 Road To V Winners' festival debrief Last Republic and Underline The Sky - post-gig reports Living the dream for one weekend, we caught up with triumphant Road To V winners Underline The Sky and Last Republic to see how their opening performances at V Festival went down. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/50000/5/49310.jpg V Festival Chelmsford 2009 United Kingdom 24 Aug 09 24 Aug 09 09 Jul 09 24 Aug 09 Orbital: getting ready to Get Loaded Phil Hartnoll ahead of Orbital's Get Loaded In The Park set They may've been on a short hiatus, but Orbital still produce one of the best live shows around. We spoke to one half of the duo, Phil Hartnoll, ahead of their Get Loaded In The Park headline set... Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/43000/5/42600.jpg Get Loaded In The Park 2009 United Kingdom 17 Aug 09 14 Aug 09 09 Jul 09 17 Aug 09 Getting fruity: Peaches before Get Loaded In The Park The singer speaks out before her Clapham Common performance With a live show that's as unpredictable as her wardrobe, dirty-mouthed singer Peaches speaks ahead of her Get Loaded In The Park appearance... Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/24000/5/23858.jpg Get Loaded In The Park 2009 United Kingdom 14 Aug 09 14 Aug 09 14 Aug 09 17 Aug 09 Ash @ Kendal Calling 2009 'I would rather play a festival than go to a festival' Dirty underwear, exploding amps and enlisting seven-month-old babies into the band were the hot topics of conversation when Gemma Fraser met Ash at Kendal Calling 2009. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/46000/5/45353.jpg Kendal Calling 2009 United Kingdom 06 Aug 09 06 Aug 09 06 Aug 09 06 Aug 09 Cream-fields of the crop: Basement Jaxx Simon Ratcliffe talks stalkers, Port Vale and dance With Creamfields taking place later this month, we thought we'd better catch up with headliners Basement Jaxx to chat about stalkers, festivals, remixes and Port Vale... Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/43000/5/42392.jpg Creamfields 2009 United Kingdom 01 Aug 09 23 Jul 09 31 Jul 09 Stuart Galbraith - Sonipshere's comeback king On Sonisphere, Download, Live Nation and Axl Rose The legendary rock promoter talks candidly to Steve Jenner about his masterplan for Sonisphere, life after Download, the joys of working with Axl Rose and why being ousted from Live Nation was the best thing that ever happened to him. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/45000/5/44858.jpg Bloodstock Open Air 2009 United Kingdom 29 Jul 09 29 Jul 09 29 Jul 09 29 Jul 09 Nile Rodgers @ Camp Bestival 2009 VF chat about James Blunt, Insomnia and more Taking shelter from the rain backstage, Justin Madgwick met legendary guitarist, writer, singer and producer Nile Rodgers. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/45000/5/44445.jpg Camp Bestival 2009 United Kingdom 29 Jul 09 29 Jul 09 29 Jul 09 29 Jul 09 Rob da Bank @ Camp Bestival 2009 We caught up with the organiser to see how things were going VF's Justin Madgwick and David Houlihan caught up with Bestival supremo Rob da Bank in a rare spare moment at Camp Bestival. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/39000/5/38618.jpg Camp Bestival 2009 United Kingdom 20 Jul 09 20 Jul 09 20 Jul 09 20 Jul 09 Vince Power - the Benicassim boss We chat to the man in charge of Spain's biggest festival In part two of our trilogy of interviews with festival Godfather Vince Power, we chat about Benicassim, backstage swimming pools and his plans for the Spainish event... Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/43000/5/42627.jpg Benicassim (FIB) 2009 Spain 16 Jul 09 16 Jul 09 16 Jul 09 16 Jul 09 Melvin Benn: marking out Latitude The organiser talks about Reading and Leeds too With Latitude kicking off in a few days we caught up with organiser Melvin Benn to discuss the weather, Reading and Leeds and swine flu... Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/31000/5/30914.jpg Latitude 2009 United Kingdom 10 Jul 09 10 Jul 09 10 Jul 09 Vince Power - Hop Farm's Godfather A rare audience with VF's Steve and Dan were granted the privilege of a rare audience with the self-proclaimed 'Godfather of Live Music' - a man whose very name strikes fear and awe into the hearts of many grown men we have encountered over the years... Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/43000/5/42627.jpg Reading Festival 2009 United Kingdom 30 Jun 09 30 Jun 09 30 Jun 09 30 Jun 09 Dreadzone: 'tents were flying up in the air' Greg Roberts talks to VF's John Bownas We caught up with Greg Roberts from Dreadzone to talk festivals, how the band writes their songs and that infamous Glade moment... Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/29000/5/28820.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2009 United Kingdom 19 Jun 09 19 Jun 09 19 Jun 09 19 Jun 09 The Ghost Of A Thousand @ Download Festival 2009 'We'd never pull a show for any reason that wasn't really, really serious' Currently celebrating the release of second album 'New Hopes, New Demonstartions', British hardcore hopes The Ghost Of A Thousand were due to headline the Red Bull tent at this year's Download Festival... Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/41000/5/40895.jpg Download Festival 2009 United Kingdom 19 Jun 09 19 Jun 09 19 Jun 09 19 Jun 09 The Blackout @ Download Festival 2009 'The Download dog! He's gone straight for the woman' Except for Phil Collen (Def Leppard and Man Raze), Welsh rock band The Blackout where the only band to score two slots at Download festival 2009, including a Main stage slot supporting their heroes Limp Bizkit. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/41000/5/40469.jpg Download Festival 2009 United Kingdom 19 Jun 09 19 Jun 09 19 Jun 09 19 Jun 09 Daniel P Carter @ Download Festival 2009 The Radio 1 DJ and Hexes frontman opens up As a Radio 1 presenter, and former member of A and Lucky 9, Hexes frontman Daniel P. Carter gets to see both sides of the fence at Download. Ruth booth caught up with him for a quick chat. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/41000/5/40763.jpg Download Festival 2009 United Kingdom 19 Jun 09 19 Jun 09 19 Jun 09 19 Jun 09 Dir en grey @ Download Festival 2009 I don't watch myself on DVD, I try not to remember the bad days of my life' Stunning Japanese Metal band Dir en grey made Download 2009 their first ever UK festival appearance. Ruth Booth caught up with Karou to chat (through his translator) about being Download virgins and his hopes for the future. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/41000/5/40849.jpg Download Festival 2009 United Kingdom 18 Jun 09 18 Jun 09 18 Jun 09 Download 09: Shinedown VF catches up with US rockers Shinedown Ruth Booth caught five minutes with slightly merry vocalist Brent Smith and guitarist Zach Myers from new US rock exports Shinedown before they hit the Second stage at Download 2009. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/42000/5/41156.jpg Download Festival 2009 United Kingdom 16 Jun 09 16 Jun 09 16 Jun 09 16 Jun 09 IOW Festival 2009: John Giddings We find out how he thinks the festival is going With the Isle of Wight Festival basked in glorious sunshine and the event in full flow, we caught up with boss John Giddings to see how it was all going... Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/41000/5/40314.jpg Isle Of Wight Festival 2009 United Kingdom 16 Jun 09 16 Jun 09 16 Jun 09 16 Jun 09 IOW Festival 2009: The Ting Tings They chat festival essentials, the IW and their set... Just before they took to the stage at the Isle of Wight Festival, The Tings Tings talked festival essentials, the Isle of Wight and their set... Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/41000/5/40133.jpg Isle Of Wight Festival 2009 United Kingdom 14 Jun 09 14 Jun 09 15 Jun 09 RockNess 09: Alabama 3 Backstage chat with Larry Love Steve Jenner grabbed an enlighenting backstage chinwag with Alabama 3 leader Larry Love (aka Rob Spragg), ahead of the band's roof-raising set at RockNess festival in Scotland. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/41000/5/40240.jpg Rock Ness 2009 United Kingdom 13 Jun 09 14 Jun 09 15 Jun 09 RockNess 09: Festival boss Jim King Catching up with the main man We dragged festival director Jim King away from his hard work running the festival to find out how the event was going for him on the second day, and to hear about his plans for RockNess' future... Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/41000/5/40799.jpg Rock Ness 2009 United Kingdom 08 Jun 09 08 Jun 09 08 Jun 09 09 Jun 09 Probing the Download boss - John Probyn We chat to the Download top dog With just a week to go, we caught up with Download boss John Probyn to talk about his favourite festival moments, meat hooks, Sonisphere rivalry and this year's event... Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/25000/5/24823.jpg Download Festival 2009 United Kingdom 08 Jun 09 08 Jun 09 08 Jun 09 08 Jun 09 Making the Wight choice - John Giddings We caught up with Isle of Wight Festival organiser John Giddings to talk about this year's line-up, losing Oasis and Tim Burgess' Big Top bill... Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/31000/5/30552.jpg Isle Of Wight Festival 2009 United Kingdom 18 May 09 18 May 09 18 May 09 18 May 09 Hockey @ The Great Escape Justice, meathooks in backs - bad; Arcade Fire - good It's official! Disco is back and Hockey are one of the finest purveyors of the nu-disco movement set to hit the shores this summer. We caught up with them at The Great Escape to talk meat hook suspension parties, Justice and Glastonbury. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/40000/5/39046.jpg The Great Escape 2009 United Kingdom 08 May 09 08 May 09 08 May 09 Getting twisted with Twisted Wheel We chat pirates, Glastonbury and bog washing... With support slots for Oasis and Paul Weller already under their belts, Oldham's Twisted Wheel look destined for bigger things. We thought we'd catch them before they take off... Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/29000/5/28155.jpg Evolution Festival 2009 United Kingdom 30 Apr 09 30 Apr 09 30 Apr 09 30 Apr 09 Tim Burgess: the Isle of Wight's Big Top juggler How The Charlatans' frontman got in to curating a festival tent Not only has Tim Burgess programmed the Sunday Big Top bill at the IOW Festival, he's decided to juggle it with DJing and playing with The Charlatans as well. We caught up with him to see what he'd let himself in for... Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/36000/5/35149.jpg Isle Of Wight Festival 2009 United Kingdom 01 Apr 09 01 Apr 09 01 Apr 09 SW4 chat to Layo Ruskin Mastermind behind the end gives his views The SW4 boys sit down with Layo Ruskin, the guy behind The End presents Shake It stage, a newcomer for the 2009 festival... Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/39000/5/38574.jpg South West Four (SW4) 2009 United Kingdom 03 Dec 08 03 Dec 08 19 Dec 08 Melvin Benn on Heavenly Planet Festival Republic boss unveils yet another new event Every recession demands hope. Lifting out of any economic slump relies on optimism. Perhaps Heavenly Planet has arrived at the right time. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/25000/5/24469.jpg Latitude 2009 United Kingdom 04 Nov 08 04 Nov 08 04 Nov 08 05 Nov 08 Biffy Clyro - Best Festival Rock Act We chat to Simon Neil and Ben Johnston So, it's official, Biffy Clyro are the Best Festival Rock Act of 2008. We caught up with them at the UK Festival Awards to talk about winning, Rage Against The Machine and streaking... Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/38000/5/37975.jpg The UK Festival Awards 2008 United Kingdom 15 Oct 08 15 Oct 08 15 Oct 08 15 Oct 08 These New Puritans in icy times We chat to Jack Barnett Reykjavik's glistening gem Iceland Airwaves starts today despite trepidation over the country's economical crisis. We chat to These New Puritans about the festival, the credit crunch and entering a toilet after Warren Ellis. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/17000/5/16200.jpg Iceland Airwaves 2008 Iceland 15 Oct 08 15 Oct 08 15 Oct 08 15 Oct 08 Bombay Bicycle Club taking the stabilisers off Hazel Sheffield chats to the band Bombay Bicycle Club on the pitfalls of being fresh-faced and uber-talented... Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/22000/5/21305.jpg 07 Oct 08 07 Oct 08 07 Oct 08 28 Oct 08 Black Kids - win when you're singing? 'Anthem of the summer? Its in the bag' At the turn of the year you might have overlooked Black Kids, squashed as they were between Duffy and Adele in the Ones To Watch lists. But ten months on and they've got two UK Festival Awards nominations. We thought we'd break the news... Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/35000/5/34491.jpg 30 Sep 08 30 Sep 08 30 Sep 08 Metronomy talk crop rotation "Give the English a bit of time" Perched upstairs in the Macbeth's roof garden, sit the three friends who make up electro/indie outfit, Metronomy. VF joined them on the Hoxton skyline to talk about second albums and side projects. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/30000/5/29443.jpg Leeds Festival 2008 United Kingdom 09 Sep 08 09 Sep 08 09 Sep 08 09 Sep 08 Rob Da Bank - Braving the storm Organiser denounces the event 'better than ever' After a hat trick of UK Festival Awards, the weather tried to put a dampener on the UK's Best Medium Festival. We caught up with organiser Rob Da Bank to see if he'd weathered the storm... Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/31000/5/30560.jpg Bestival 2008 United Kingdom 04 Sep 08 04 Sep 08 04 Sep 08 Sofia Hagberg on End Of The Road Festival Countless music obsessives have attempted to translate their unerring passion into a fully functioning festival of their own, and many have failed. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/38000/5/37444.jpg End Of The Road Festival 2008 United Kingdom 03 Sep 08 03 Sep 08 03 Sep 08 03 Sep 08 Bloc Party: Reading and waiting Guitarist Russell Lissack on not playing the fame game Having been away for 18 months, Bloc Party coincided the launch of their new album with a few timely festival appearances. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/20000/5/19272.jpg Leeds Festival 2008 United Kingdom 26 Aug 08 26 Aug 08 29 Aug 08 Cup collecting with Pete And The Pirates Beers cups for beer is always a good deal Poor Pete. Possibly ditched by his Pirates, we found him trawling the Reading Festival guest area collecting paper cups to claim back the 10p deposit off each and buy himself a pint. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/31000/5/30348.jpg Reading Festival 2008 United Kingdom 18 Aug 08 18 Aug 08 15 Jul 08 18 Aug 08 Conquering Creamfields - Kasabian's Tom Meighan The outspoken frontman, speaking out... We've found out that hip hop definitely works at Glastonbury, but guitar bands at Creamfields - no chance! We talk to Kasabian's lead singer, Tom Meighan, about their pending appearance at the dance event, Chelsea and he shares his credit crunch tips... Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/29000/5/28692.jpg Creamfields 2008 United Kingdom 12 Aug 08 12 Aug 08 12 Aug 08 Fully Loaded: Gogol Bordello Gypsy punks Get Loaded In The Park London is gearing up for the legendary Get Loaded In The Park festival, and this year could see Clapham Common hit the hardest of all. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/29000/5/28880.jpg Get Loaded In The Park 2008 United Kingdom 06 Aug 08 06 Aug 08 13 Aug 08 Field Day vs Underage: Tom Baker discusses Introducing the Eat Your Own Ears boss This weekend sees London's Victoria Park host two age-dependent festivals, Underage and Field Day. Tom Baker from Eat Your Own Ears has his ears in both. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/36000/5/35405.jpg Field Day 2008 United Kingdom 29 Jul 08 29 Jul 08 30 Jul 08 Natty on Secret Garden Party "I've got songs for any festival" Natty has already proven one of our festival finds of the summer. He's probably one of yours too if you've had the pleasure of seeing him around. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/35000/5/34606.jpg The Big Chill 2008 United Kingdom 09 Feb 10 09 Feb 10 09 Feb 10 First acts revealed for Field Day 2010 Phoenix, Amina, Caribou and many more Grammy winners Phoenix will headline this year's Field Day Festival which returns to London's Victoria Park on Saturday 31 July 2010 with tickets on-sale now. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/45000/5/44651.jpg Field Day 2010 United Kingdom 09 Feb 10 09 Feb 10 09 Feb 10 News imminent on Rage Against The Machine UK shows Free Hyde Park gig and Download? Details of Rage Against The Machine's free UK gig 'should' be revealed later this week, Download's festival booker Andy Copping has confirmed. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/35000/5/34333.jpg Download Festival 2010 United Kingdom 08 Feb 10 09 Feb 10 09 Feb 10 Liars and She & Him For Matt Groening's ATP Festival Trash Kit also join the party... Liars, Trash Kit and She & Him (Zooey Deschanel and M.Ward) have been added to the line-up at this May's All Tomorrows Parties festival, curated by Simpsons creator Matt Groening. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/25000/5/24541.jpg ATP Festival Weekend One 2010 United Kingdom 05 Feb 10 05 Feb 10 05 Feb 10 05 Feb 10 Krafty Kuts, more for National Adventure Sports Show Andy C, Caspa, Kidda and Nero are among the first names Kraft Kuts and Andy C and MC GQ are among the first acts announced for the National Adventure Sports Show. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/33000/5/32469.jpg National Adventure Sports Show (NASS) Festival 2010 United Kingdom 05 Feb 10 05 Feb 10 05 Feb 10 05 Feb 10 Happy Mondays to headline Wychwood 2010 Shaun Ryder and Co will play the Saturday night - buy tickets! Happy Mondays have been confirmed as the headliners for this year's Wychwood Music Festival. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/29000/5/28654.jpg Wychwood Music Festival 2010 United Kingdom 05 Feb 10 05 Feb 10 05 Feb 10 05 Feb 10 2000 Trees Festival launches Golden Ticket giveaway Meet your favourite band, VIP access, free food and drink, more What do you get when you guzzle down 2000 Trees tickets? The chance to get your hands on a Wonka-style Golden Ticket, allowing VIP access to this year's festival as well as the chance to meet and announce the act of your choice. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/44000/5/43790.jpg 2000 Trees Festival 2010 United Kingdom 05 Feb 10 05 Feb 10 05 Feb 10 05 Feb 10 Steve Harley announced for Isle of Wight Festival Plus three new acts for The Big Top English rockers Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel top the list of new additions for the Big Top Stage at this year's Isle of Wight Festival. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/15000/5/14396.jpg Isle Of Wight Festival 2010 United Kingdom 04 Feb 10 04 Feb 10 04 Feb 10 04 Feb 10 Florence and the Machine for IoW Festival La Roux, N-Dubz and The Hold Steady also confirmed Florence and the Machine head up the latest acts confirmed for this year's Isle Of Wight Festival. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/49000/5/48766.jpg Isle Of Wight Festival 2010 United Kingdom 04 Feb 10 04 Feb 10 04 Feb 10 04 Feb 10 Fionn Regan and more for Wood Festival 2010 Tunng, Martin Simpson and Ora Gogan among first names Troubadour Fionn Regan is among the first acts announced for this year's Wood Festival. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/30000/5/29755.jpg The Wood Festival 2010 United Kingdom 04 Feb 10 04 Feb 10 04 Feb 10 04 Feb 10 Paloma Faith, Speech Debelle for Liverpool Sound City Wave Machines, Gold Panda, Hook and the Twin, Grosvenor Paloma Faith heads up the first slew of acts confirmed for this year's Liverpool Sound City. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/44000/5/43482.jpg Liverpool Sound City 2010 United Kingdom 04 Feb 10 04 Feb 10 04 Feb 10 04 Feb 10 Dizzee Rascal among first names for Bestival The Flaming Lips, LCD Soundsystem and loads more Dizzee Rascal heads up the first host of live acts and DJs for this year's Bestival with The Flaming Lips, LCD Soundsystem and Simian Mobile Disco also confirmed. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/47000/5/46042.jpg Bestival 2010 United Kingdom 04 Feb 10 04 Feb 10 04 Feb 10 04 Feb 10 The Futureheads, more for Playaway Festival 2010 Alphabeat, New Young Pony Club, Codeine Velvet Club... The Futureheads are among the latest acts confirmed for the first ever Playaway Festival. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/50000/5/49614.jpg Playaway 2010 United Kingdom 03 Feb 10 03 Feb 10 03 Feb 10 03 Feb 10 Corinne Bailey Rae set for Glastonbury Festival Singer reveals that she's 'playing a bigger stage' Corinne Bailey Rae has confirmed that she'll be playing this year's Glastonbury Festival. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/29000/5/28595.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2010 United Kingdom 03 Feb 10 08 Feb 10 08 Feb 10 The Wonder Stuff for Bearded Theory Completing the May event's main stage line-up The Wonder Stuff will appear on the Main Stage on the Friday night of Bearded Theory which takes place from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 May 2010. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/47000/5/46362.jpg Bearded Theory 2010 United Kingdom 02 Feb 10 02 Feb 10 02 Feb 10 02 Feb 10 Hour of Penance added to Deathfest 2010 Italian death metal quartet to play the Second Coming The death metal quartet, Hour of Penance have been added to the list of rockers for Deathfest - The Second Coming. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/39000/5/38823.jpg UK Deathfest 2010 United Kingdom 02 Feb 10 02 Feb 10 02 Feb 10 02 Feb 10 Billy Bragg to headline Rhythm Festival 2010 Arlo Guthrie, 10CC and The Damned also top bill Political folk maestro Billy Bragg has been confirmed to headline this year's Rhythm Festival alongside art-rockers 10CC, Arlo Guthrie and the Damned with three more top acts to be announced shortly. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/31000/5/30865.jpg Rhythm Festival 2010 United Kingdom 02 Feb 10 02 Feb 10 02 Feb 10 02 Feb 10 Marina and The Diamonds for The Great Escape Delphic, Ellie Goulding also set for Brighton festival Brighton's Great Escape Festival has confirmed that Marina and The Diamonds will appear alongside Delphic and Ellie Goulding this May. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/49000/5/48474.jpg The Great Escape 2010 United Kingdom 02 Feb 10 02 Feb 10 02 Feb 10 02 Feb 10 Glastonbury Festival line-up nears completion 'One headliner has never played before' reveals Emily Eavis The line-up for Glastonbury Festival's Pyrmaid Stage is almost complete, organisers have revealed. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/27000/5/26056.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2010 United Kingdom 02 Feb 10 02 Feb 10 02 Feb 10 02 Feb 10 Muse, Stevie Wonder to headline Glastonbury? Michael Eavis has allegedly named both acts in London Michael Eavis has announced that Muse and Stevie Wonder will join U2 as headliners of this year's Glastonbury Festival, reports Event Magazine. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/37000/5/36304.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2010 United Kingdom 02 Feb 10 02 Feb 10 02 Feb 10 02 Feb 10 Download Festival flag ban gets mixed response But on the whole fans seem happy with the news Fans' reactions have proved to be poles apart following the decision by Download Festival organisers to ban flags in the main arena. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/41000/5/40765.jpg Download Festival 2010 United Kingdom 02 Feb 10 02 Feb 10 02 Feb 10 02 Feb 10 Shaun Ryder's Black Grape reform for Get Loaded Coronet gig will be their first show in over 12 years Black Grape are set for their first gig in 12 years, reforming for a Get Loaded show in April. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/29000/5/28654.jpg Get Loaded In The Park 2010 United Kingdom 02 Feb 10 02 Feb 10 02 Feb 10 02 Feb 10 Blink 182's Travis Barker adds to Reading, Leeds rumours Drummer says band to spend 'six weeks in Europe in August' Drummer Travis Barker has fuelled speculation that Blink 182 will return to Reading and Leeds this summer by announcing the group will be playing European festivals in August. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/11000/5/10962.jpg Reading Festival 2010 United Kingdom 01 Feb 10 01 Feb 10 01 Feb 10 01 Feb 10 Leftfield to make festival return at Rock Ness As Chase and Status and Boys Noize are added to the bill Leftfield are due to make their first live performance for ten years at this summer's Rock Ness festival. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/32000/5/31676.jpg Rock Ness 2010 United Kingdom 01 Feb 10 01 Feb 10 01 Feb 10 01 Feb 10 The Selector's Pauline Black for Wychwood Festival The Leisure Society, John Smith - buy tickets! The Selector's Paulie Black heads up the latest slew of names confirmed for Wychwood Festival. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/40000/5/39775.jpg Wychwood Music Festival 2010 United Kingdom 01 Feb 10 01 Feb 10 01 Feb 10 01 Feb 10 Heaven And Hell to headline Bloodstock 2010 They join Children Of Bodom and Behemoth - buy tickets! Heaven And Hell have been confirmed as headliners for this year's Bloodstock Open Air Festival. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/46000/5/45421.jpg Bloodstock Open Air 2010 United Kingdom 01 Feb 10 01 Feb 10 01 Feb 10 01 Feb 10 Shambala Festival introduces deposit scheme Bosses want your opinions for the chance to win tickets Shambala Festival organisers have introduced a deposit scheme, allowing festival-goers to reserve a ticket and pay the remainder over the summer. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/28000/5/27835.jpg Shambala Festival 2010 United Kingdom 01 Feb 10 01 Feb 10 01 Feb 10 01 Feb 10 One Love Festival moves site, announces ticket scheme First names for the event revealed It has been a busy morning in the One Love Festival office with organisers announcing that the event has moved site, introduced a ticket payment scheme and unveiled a slew of acts. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/28000/5/27563.jpg One Love Festival 2010 United Kingdom 01 Feb 10 01 Feb 10 01 Feb 10 01 Feb 10 Glastonbury confirm Jack Johnson appearance Surf pop star will play Somerset in June Glastonbury Festival organisers have confirmed that Jack Johnson will play this year's event after the star posted the news on his official website. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/4000/5/3592.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2010 United Kingdom 01 Feb 10 01 Feb 10 01 Feb 10 02 Feb 10 Beirut, Billy Bragg added to Green Man Festival Field Music, Alasdair Roberts and confirmed Beirut and Billy Bragg head up the latest names confirmed for this year's Green Man Festival. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/25000/5/24570.jpg Green Man Festival 2010 United Kingdom 29 Jan 10 29 Jan 10 29 Jan 10 29 Jan 10 Biffy Clyro added to Isle of Wight Festival bill The Scottish rockers will play the Saturday - buy tickets! Scottish rockers Biffy Clyro are the latest addition to an ever-increasing Isle of Wight Festival line-up. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/41000/5/40963.jpg Isle Of Wight Festival 2010 United Kingdom 29 Jan 10 29 Jan 10 29 Jan 10 29 Jan 10 HOT TICKETS: Download Festival 2010 Buy passes now to see AC/DC and many more General sale tickets for this year's Download Festival have gone on sale this morning (Friday). News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/39000/5/38183.jpg Download Festival 2010 United Kingdom 28 Jan 10 28 Jan 10 28 Jan 10 28 Jan 10 Lou Reed, Gil Scott-Heron for Ether Festival 2010 Chris Cunningham, Stereo MCs Vs The Bays and much more Lou Reed heads up this year's Ether Festival, which will take place at London's Southbank Centre from 16-24 April. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/22000/5/21246.jpg Ether Festival 2010 United Kingdom 28 Jan 10 28 Jan 10 28 Jan 10 28 Jan 10 Beach Break Live finds a new home in Wales Student festival is heading back to the seaside - buy tickets! Beach Break Live organisers have announced a new venue for 2010 after licensing issues forced the event from its original Cornwall home. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/42000/5/41247.jpg Beach Break Live 2010 United Kingdom 28 Jan 10 28 Jan 10 28 Jan 10 28 Jan 10 Kasabian, the Prodigy for Benicassim Festival The Specials, Public Image Limited, more for Spanish event Kasabian and the Prodigy head up the slew of acts announced for this year's Benicassim. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/29000/5/28680.jpg Festival Internacional de Benicassim 2010 Spain 28 Jan 10 28 Jan 10 28 Jan 10 28 Jan 10 Friendly Fires to headline Camp Bestival 2010 Marc Almond, Billy Bragg and loads more added Friendly Fires have been confirmed as the Sunday (1 August) night headliners for this year's Camp Bestival. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/50000/5/49194.jpg Camp Bestival 2010 United Kingdom 26 Jan 10 26 Jan 10 26 Jan 10 26 Jan 10 'Narnia' unveiled for Snowbombing 2010 Festival-goers given the chance to host a party - in a shed! As if Snowbombing wasn't magical enough, organisers have announced today (Tuesday) that this year's event will include Narnia area that will boast a secret line-up of DJs. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/39000/5/38581.jpg Snowbombing 2010 Austria 26 Jan 10 26 Jan 10 26 Jan 10 26 Jan 10 Spiritualized to play Matt Groening ATP Festival Band to play 'Ladies And Gentleman We Are Floating In Space' Spiritualized are set to perform their critically acclaimed album 'Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space' at the Matt Groening-curated All Tomorrow's Parties festival. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/37000/5/36716.jpg ATP Festival Weekend One 2010 United Kingdom 25 Jan 10 25 Jan 10 25 Jan 10 25 Jan 10 Coldplay, more add to Glastonbury Haiti appeal Arctic Monkeys join Oxfam auction for earthquake-hit country Coldplay, Arctic Monkeys and Rolf Harris are among the stars that have donated to Oxfam and Glastonbury Festival's Haiti charity appeal. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/43000/5/42624.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2010 United Kingdom 25 Jan 10 25 Jan 10 25 Jan 10 26 Jan 10 AC/DC to headline Download Festival 2010 Them Crooked Vultures, Megadeth and more As predicted by Virtual Festivals, AC/DC are to headline this year's Download Festival with support from Them Crooked Vultures. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/39000/5/38183.jpg Download Festival 2010 United Kingdom 22 Jan 10 22 Jan 10 20 Jan 10 22 Jan 10 HOT TICKETS: Stereophonics stadium show Band play Cardiff City's ground in June - buy tickets now! Tickets for Stereophonics' show at Cardiff City's stadium on Saturday 5 June have gone on sale this morning (Friday). News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/37000/5/36089.jpg Stereophonics @ Cardiff City Stadium 2010 United Kingdom 21 Jan 10 21 Jan 10 20 Jan 10 21 Jan 10 HOT TICKETS: Wood Festival 2010 Only 800 passes available - buy yours here! Tickets for this year's Wood Festival went on sale this morning (Thursday) at 8am. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/44000/5/43939.jpg The Wood Festival 2010 United Kingdom 20 Jan 10 20 Jan 10 20 Jan 10 20 Jan 10 Hot Chip hint at Glastonbury 2010 appearance Taylor: 'You'll potentially see us in Somerset at the end of June' Hot Chip frontman Alexis Taylor has suggested that the group are likely to play this year's Glastonbury Festival. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/25000/5/24228.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2010 United Kingdom 20 Jan 10 20 Jan 10 20 Jan 10 Stereophonics announce Cardiff City Stadium show Tickets on sale Friday for one-off summer date Stereophonics have announced a special one-off show at Cardiff City's Stadium in Wales. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/37000/5/36089.jpg 19 Jan 10 19 Jan 10 19 Jan 10 19 Jan 10 Black Mountain and more for End of the Road Felice Brothers among 24 new artists for fifth anniversary In order to commemorate their five year anniversary, End of the Road organisers have hooked in Canadian psych-rockers Black Mountain and 23 new bands. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/31000/5/30078.jpg End Of The Road Festival 2010 United Kingdom 19 Jan 10 19 Jan 10 19 Jan 10 19 Jan 10 Blissfields fans could win free entry to event for ten years Organisers reveal Willy Wonka-style Golden Ticket for anniversary In celebration of Blissfields' momentous 10th anniversary, organisers have announced that one lucky festival-goer will win a Willy Wonka-style Golden Ticket, which will give them entry for the next ten events. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/34000/5/33566.jpg Blissfields Festival 2010 United Kingdom 19 Jan 10 19 Jan 10 19 Jan 10 19 Jan 10 Last week to enter Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition As Delphic say they 'really, really want to play' the event this year There is only one week left to upload tracks for this year's Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition with artists given the opportunity to play on the Pyramid or Other stage this year. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/4000/5/3592.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2010 United Kingdom 19 Jan 10 19 Jan 10 19 Jan 10 19 Jan 10 Big Session Festival 2010 headliners announced Proclaimers, Oysterband, Kate Rubsy with more added The Proclaimers are set to headline this year's Big Session Festival on the back of their successful 2009 U.S. tour and release of their latest album 'Notes & Rhymes'. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/22000/5/21925.jpg Big Session Festival 2010 United Kingdom 19 Jan 10 19 Jan 10 19 Jan 10 19 Jan 10 Gorillaz, Jay-Z, Muse top Coachella 2010 bill Thom Yorke, Pavement, more confirmed plus ticket details Damon Albarn's cartoon band Gorillaz have been confirmed as headliners for this year's Coachella alongside Jay-Z and Muse. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/21000/5/20012.jpg Coachella 2010 United States 18 Jan 10 18 Jan 10 18 Jan 10 18 Jan 10 Plan B, Example and more for Playaway Festival Daisy Dares You, Rox and General Fiasco also added London rappers Plan B and Example head up a slew of acts confirmed for this year's Playway Festival. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/26000/5/25772.jpg Playaway 2010 United Kingdom 18 Jan 10 18 Jan 10 18 Jan 10 18 Jan 10 Hellfire Festival launches touring event Devil Sold His Soul, Deeznuts for first Hellfire Club Organisers of the Hellfire Festival have announced a new spin-off event called the Hellfire Club. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/39000/5/38822.jpg Hellfire Festival 2009 United Kingdom 15 Jan 10 15 Jan 10 15 Jan 10 15 Jan 10 The Gossip for Wireless Festival 2010 Beth Ditto and co will join Pink and The Ting Tings The Gossip are the latest name confirmed for this year's Wireless Festival. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/48000/5/47017.jpg Wireless 2010 United Kingdom 15 Jan 10 15 Jan 10 15 Jan 10 15 Jan 10 Wolfmother join Hard Rock Calling 2010 bill Australian group to support Pearl Jam in Hyde Park Wolfmother have been confirmed as the support for Pearl Jam at this year's Hyde Park Calling. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/27000/5/26966.jpg Hard Rock Calling 2010 United Kingdom 15 Jan 10 15 Jan 10 15 Jan 10 15 Jan 10 Beach Break Live 2010 early bird tickets sell out Server crashes to cope with demand, general sale available now Beach Break Live general admission-priced tickets have gone on sale after early bird passes were snapped up in just two hours. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/42000/5/41247.jpg Beach Break Live 2010 United Kingdom 14 Jan 10 14 Jan 10 14 Jan 10 14 Jan 10 Crowded House to play Isle Of Wight Festival Mr Hudson and Hockey also added to the line-up Australian rockers Crowded House head up a trio of acts confirmed for this year's Isle Of Wight Festival. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/34000/5/33627.jpg Isle Of Wight Festival 2010 United Kingdom 14 Jan 10 14 Jan 10 14 Jan 10 15 Jan 10 Eddy T-M, James Priestley, more for new Yeti Festival Loads confirmed for Austrian alpine adventure Eddy Temple-Morris and James Priestley are among the first acts set to hit the slopes at a new music event, the Yeti Festival. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/31000/5/30966.jpg Yeti Festival 2010 Austria 13 Jan 10 13 Jan 10 12 Jan 10 13 Jan 10 European Festival Awards winners announced Heineken Open'er, Dour, Cactusfestival come out on top The winners of the inaugural European Festival Awards have been unveiled at a ceremony at The Grand Theatre, Groningen in the Netherlands. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/42000/5/41153.jpg Pinkpop Festival 2010 Netherlands 13 Jan 10 13 Jan 10 13 Jan 10 13 Jan 10 Gojira join Bloodstock Open Air 2010 line up Their only UK performance of the year French metal monsters Gojira have confirmed that they'll be making their only UK performance of 2010 at Bloodstock Open Air. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/47000/5/46713.jpg Bloodstock Open Air 2010 United Kingdom 13 Jan 10 13 Jan 10 13 Jan 10 13 Jan 10 The Hoosiers to headline Chagstock 2010 Line-up includes Seth Lakeman, Oysterband and The Quails Back for its third year after going public, Chagstock Festival is sparing no expenses this summer with The Hoosiers set to headline. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/35000/5/34202.jpg Chagstock 2010 United Kingdom 12 Jan 10 12 Jan 10 12 Jan 10 13 Jan 10 Wild Beasts to be unleashed at Snowbombing The Whip, Example, more confirmed for Austrian event Wild Beasts head up the latest slew of acts confirmed for this year's Snowbombing festival. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/44000/5/43525.jpg Snowbombing 2010 Austria 12 Jan 10 12 Jan 10 12 Jan 10 12 Jan 10 Brujeria, Immolation to headline Deathfest 2010 Dawn Of Chaos and more added, tickets on sale for just £10 Extreme Mexican metallers Brujeria and New York death veterans Immolation have been confirmed as headliners for this year's Deathfest. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/39000/5/38880.jpg UK Deathfest 2010 United Kingdom 11 Jan 10 11 Jan 10 11 Jan 10 11 Jan 10 Marina and the Diamonds for Next Big Thing Ellie Goulding, The Soft Pack, more for new festival Marina and the Diamonds, Ellie Goulding and The Soft Pack are among the first names confirmed for new London festival, Next Big Thing. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/40000/5/39034.jpg Next Big Thing Festival 2010 United Kingdom 11 Jan 10 11 Jan 10 11 Jan 10 11 Jan 10 Summer Sundae release 'scandalously' cheap tickets 10th anniversary early bird passes available until 31 March Early bird Summer Sundae Weekender 2010 tickets have gone on sale at 'scandalously' inexpensive prices. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/23000/5/22705.jpg Summer Sundae Weekender 2010 United Kingdom 11 Jan 10 11 Jan 10 11 Jan 10 11 Jan 10 Blur's Graham Coxon tops SHIFT Festival line-up KT Tunstall, Liam Frost, more to perform at London event Blur guitarist Graham Coxon heads up the acts confirmed for new London event, SHIFT Festival. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/43000/5/42887.jpg SHIFT Festival 2010 United Kingdom 11 Jan 10 11 Jan 10 11 Jan 10 11 Jan 10 Status Quo for Forest Commission Forest Tours Doves will also play among the trees this summer Status Quo and Doves are among the first names confirmed for this year's Forest Commission Forest Tours. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/9000/5/8902.jpg Forest Commissions Forest Tour 2010 United Kingdom 07 Jan 10 07 Jan 10 07 Jan 10 07 Jan 10 Pearl Jam to headline Bilbao BBK Live Rammstein added - their 9th festival show in 2010 Pearl Jam and Rammstein have been announced as headliners for this year's Bilbao BBK Live. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/24000/5/23717.jpg Bilbao BBK Live Festival 2010 Spain 06 Jan 10 06 Jan 10 06 Jan 10 06 Jan 10 Mixmaster Mike added to BLOC Weekend 2010 Beastie Boys DJ is the latest name for Butlins Bash Mixmaster Mike is the latest act to be confirmed for this year's BLOC Weekend. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/40000/5/39273.jpg BLOC Weekend 2010 United Kingdom 06 Jan 10 06 Jan 10 06 Jan 10 06 Jan 10 Standon Calling early bird tickets on sale Win the chance to arrive by helicopter Early bird tickets for this year's Standon Calling are on sale now. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/51000/5/50104.jpg Standon Calling 2010 United Kingdom 06 Jan 10 06 Jan 10 06 Jan 10 Iggy & The Stooges added to Matt Groening ATP Coco Rosie, Built To Spill, more confirmed Iggy And The Stooges head up a slew of acts confirmed for Matt Groening's All Tomorrow's Parties Festival in March. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/20000/5/19134.jpg ATP Festival Weekend One 2010 United Kingdom 05 Jan 10 05 Jan 10 05 Jan 10 05 Jan 10 Rolling Stones quash Glastonbury speculation Band confirm that they have no plans to tour in 2010 The Rolling Stones have today quashed the continuing rumours that they will be headlining this year's Glastonbury Festival. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/26000/5/25674.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2010 United Kingdom 04 Jan 10 04 Jan 10 04 Jan 10 04 Jan 10 Will Young, Dizzee Rascal for Glastonbury 2010? Emily Eavis drops more hints about this June's line-up Emily Eavis has hinted that Will Young and Dizzee Rascal are both likely to perform at Glastonbury Festival this June. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/37000/5/36292.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2010 United Kingdom 25 Dec 09 25 Dec 09 25 Dec 09 More acts announced for Isle of Wight Vampire Weekend, Calvin Harris, Spandau Ballet and Friendly Fires join the bill. Vampire Weekend, Calvin Harris, Spandau Ballet and Friendly Fires are the latest acts confirmed to appear at the 2010 Isle Of Wight Festival. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/48000/5/47064.jpg Isle Of Wight Festival 2010 United Kingdom 22 Dec 09 29 Dec 09 29 Dec 09 Placebo, Papa Roach & more for Sonisphere UK Five more confirmed for Knebworth Placebo, Henry Rollins, Bring Me The Horizon, Papa Roach and Fear Factory have all been added to the Knebworth bill. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/48000/5/47230.jpg Sonisphere 2010 (UK) United Kingdom 21 Dec 09 21 Dec 09 11 Dec 09 24 Dec 09 Merry Christmas from Virtual Festivals We'll be back in the New Year to do it all again! Virtual Festivals would like to wish all of our users, old and new, a very merry Christmas and a memorable New Year. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/26000/5/25663.jpg Creamfields 2010 United Kingdom 17 Dec 09 17 Dec 09 17 Dec 09 17 Dec 09 2ManyDJs to return to Snowbombing in 2010 Belgium remix specialists to return to Austria for second year in a row After stepping in to replace Fatboy Slim at last year's Snowbombing, 2ManyDJs are set to return to in 2010 to do it all over again. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/24000/5/23740.jpg Snowbombing 2010 Austria 16 Dec 09 16 Dec 09 15 Dec 09 16 Dec 09 European Festival Awards shortlists revealed Four judge-compiled categories announced, vote again now! The shortlists for the inaugural European Festival Awards have been announced, including four new judge-compiled categories, as festival-goers are given a second chance to pick their favourites. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/42000/5/41153.jpg European Festival Awards Netherlands 16 Dec 09 16 Dec 09 16 Dec 09 16 Dec 09 AC/DC self-confirmed for Download Festival 2010 Date appears on official site. Then it's taken down AC/DC look likely to be confirmed as headliners for next year's Download Festival after an over-enthusiastic admin on their official website revealed the band will be playing. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/39000/5/38183.jpg Download Festival 2010 United Kingdom 15 Dec 09 15 Dec 09 08 Dec 09 08 Dec 09 HOT TICKETS: Green Man Festival 2010 Early birds passes went in record time - get these ones quick! As an early Christmas present, tickets for next year's Green man Festival have gone on sale. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/25000/5/24570.jpg Green Man Festival 2010 United Kingdom 15 Dec 09 15 Dec 09 15 Dec 09 15 Dec 09 Doves, James added to Isle of Wight Festival Ocean Colour Scene, The Saturdays and more confirmed Doves and James are among the latest names confirmed for next year's Isle of Wight Festival. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/49000/5/48966.jpg Isle Of Wight Festival 2010 United Kingdom 15 Dec 09 15 Dec 09 15 Dec 09 15 Dec 09 The Flaming Lips top Green Man Festival 2010 They will headline Saturday night, tickets on sale now The Flaming Lips have been confirmed as headliners for next year's Green Man Festival. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/41000/5/40104.jpg Green Man Festival 2010 United Kingdom 15 Dec 09 15 Dec 09 15 Dec 09 15 Dec 09 Orbital to headline Guilfest 2010 Joining Status Quo and Human League, tickets on sale Orbital are the final headliner confirmed for next year's Guilfest. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/14000/5/13792.jpg Guilfest 2010 United Kingdom 15 Dec 09 15 Dec 09 16 Dec 09 Big Four thrashers for European Sonisphere Sharing a bill for the first time ever Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax - the 'Big Four' of thrash metal - will make rock history by sharing a bill for the first time ever at Sonisphere Festival in Poland and Czech Republic this June News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/38000/5/37115.jpg Sonisphere 2010 (UK) United Kingdom 14 Dec 09 14 Dec 09 11 Dec 09 11 Dec 09 HOT TICKETS: Liverpool Sound City 2010 Wristbands are £40 until 31 January - get them quick! Early bird tickets for Liverpool Sound City 2010 have gone on sale. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/32000/5/31372.jpg 11 Dec 09 11 Dec 09 08 Dec 09 11 Dec 09 HOT TICKETS: Hard Rock Calling 2010 Grab passes to see Pearl Jam from 9am Tickets for the Pearl Jam day at Hard Rock Calling go on sale at 9am today (Friday). News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/24000/5/23717.jpg Hard Rock Calling 2010 United Kingdom 11 Dec 09 11 Dec 09 09 Dec 09 11 Dec 09 HOT TICKETS: Playaway 2010 Watch Calvin Harris and more at new Butlins event Tickets for Live Nation's latest festival venture, Playaway, go on sale this morning (Friday) at 9am. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/29000/5/28562.jpg Playaway 2010 United Kingdom 11 Dec 09 11 Dec 09 11 Dec 09 11 Dec 09 HOT TICKETS: Cornbury Music Festival 2010 Early bird tickets available from 9am this morning Early bird tickets for next year's Cornbury Festival have gone on sale at 9am this morning (Friday). News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/44000/5/43180.jpg Cornbury Music Festival 2010 United Kingdom 11 Dec 09 11 Dec 09 11 Dec 09 11 Dec 09 Truck festival heads out to America for 2010 Organisers announce new Woodstock-inspired event Organisers of small independent festival, Truck, have announced that they're set to spread their wings in 2010 by hosting a new three-day event in the Catskill Mountains, New York. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/25000/5/24572.jpg Truck Festival 2010 United Kingdom 11 Dec 09 11 Dec 09 11 Dec 09 11 Dec 09 Glastonbury deny Fleetwood Mac rumours Band 'unlikely' to headline say organisers Glastonbury Festival organisers have this morning (Friday) quashed speculation that Fleetwood Mac are set to headline the event in 2010. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/27000/5/26056.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2010 United Kingdom 11 Dec 09 11 Dec 09 11 Dec 09 11 Dec 09 Secret Garden Party 2010 announces deposit scheme Fans can pay half now and the remainder in the New Year Secret Garden Party organisers are helping out fans just before Christmas announcing a deposit scheme for next year's event. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/45000/5/44522.jpg Secret Garden Party 2010 United Kingdom 10 Dec 09 10 Dec 09 10 Dec 09 11 Dec 09 Americana International plans 30th anniversary celebrations Over 50 artists and displays of American cars and bikes for 2010 Regularly attracting some 70,000 visitors each year, the Americana International is set to celebrate its 30th anniversary in style. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/51000/5/50022.jpg Americana International 2010 United Kingdom 10 Dec 09 10 Dec 09 10 Dec 09 11 Dec 09 SuperTrucker bargain tickets available now Single pass gives entry to both Wood and Truck festivals Organisers of the Truck and Wood festivals have released SuperTrucker tickets today (Thursday), which allow festival-goers to attend both events and save £30. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/44000/5/43939.jpg The Wood Festival 2010 United Kingdom 09 Dec 09 09 Dec 09 09 Dec 09 09 Dec 09 The Human League to headline Guilfest Joining Status Quo, early bird ticket offer ends 24 Dec The Human League have been announced as headliners for next year's Guilfest. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/38000/5/37730.jpg Guilfest 2010 United Kingdom 09 Dec 09 09 Dec 09 09 Dec 09 09 Dec 09 Iron Maiden, Rammstein to headline Sonisphere? Thrash Hits' source also suggests Marliyn Manson will play With a Sonisphere announcement expected at 6pm tonight (Wednesday), Thrash Hits look like they've gone and ruined the party by leaking the headliners early. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/9000/5/8722.jpg Sonisphere 2010 (UK) United Kingdom 09 Dec 09 09 Dec 09 09 Dec 09 09 Dec 09 Live Nation announce new festival for 2010 Playaway to hit Butlins in April with Calvin Harris and more Calvin Harris has been given the honours of performing at Live Nation's latest festival venture Playaway. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/48000/5/47762.jpg 09 Dec 09 09 Dec 09 09 Dec 09 11 Dec 09 Iron Maiden, Rammstein to headline Sonisphere Tickets are on sale now, The Cult, Alice Cooper, more to play Rumours from reliable sources may've ruined the surprise earlier today, but Sonsiphere Festival organisers have now officially confirmed that Iron Maiden and Rammstein will headline the 2010 event. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/9000/5/8722.jpg Sonisphere 2010 (UK) United Kingdom 08 Dec 09 08 Dec 09 08 Dec 09 08 Dec 09 Dizzee Rascal set to headline Lovebox 2010 Chase And Status confirmed, festival extends to three-days Dizzee Rascal has been given the responsibility of headlining the Friday night of next year's Lovebox, as the festival extends to three-days. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/47000/5/46044.jpg Lovebox Weekender 2009 United Kingdom 08 Dec 09 08 Dec 09 08 Dec 09 08 Dec 09 The Ting Tings to join Pink at Wireless 2010 Tickets on sale on morning at 9am The Ting Tings are the latest name to be added to next year's Wireless Festival bill. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/47000/5/46190.jpg Wireless 2010 United Kingdom 07 Dec 09 07 Dec 09 02 Dec 09 02 Dec 09 HOT TICKETS: Big Session Festival 2010 Early bird passes are on sale from 9am today A limited number of tickets for next year's The Big Session Festival go on sale this morning (Monday) at 9am. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/33000/5/32435.jpg Big Session Festival 2010 United Kingdom 07 Dec 09 07 Dec 09 07 Dec 09 Club 75 for RockNess And the Arcadia Arena heads North too Club 75, the world-renowned DJ collective featuring Xavier De Rosnay from Justice, Cassius, Busy Pand DJ Mehdiare heading to Scotland for their first ever UK appearance. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/29000/5/28930.jpg Rock Ness 2010 United Kingdom 07 Dec 09 07 Dec 09 07 Dec 09 HOT TICKETS: One Love Festival 2010 Earlybird tickets at this year's prices Early Bird tickets have gone on sale for next year's One Love Festival at 2009 prices. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/3000/5/2713.jpg One Love Festival 2010 United Kingdom 07 Dec 09 07 Dec 09 07 Dec 09 Pearl Jam confirmed for Hard Rock Calling 2010 Headlining the Friday night in Hyde Park Grunge royalty Pearl Jam have been announced as headline act for the opening night of the festival which takes place in London's Hyde Park. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/24000/5/23717.jpg Hard Rock Calling 2010 United Kingdom 15 Aug 05 15 Aug 05 15 Aug 05 V Festival Information - Weston Park Coming up to it's 10th year, V Festival is one of the biggest festivals in the country with two separate sites and space for up to 60,000 festival fanatics, the event appeals to the masses with it predominantly chart based line up! Festival Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/1000/5/750.jpg V2002 Festival - Staffordshire United Kingdom 15 Aug 05 15 Aug 05 15 Aug 05 V Festival Information - Hylands Park Coming up to it's 10th year, V Festival is one of the biggest festivals in the country with two separate sites and space for up to 60,000 festival fanatics, the event appeals to the masses with it predominantly chart based line up! Festival Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/3000/5/2673.jpg V2002 Festival - Chelmsford United Kingdom 15 Aug 05 15 Aug 05 15 Aug 05 Reading Festival Information Home to every genre of rock as well an entire stage for the dance enthusiasts, this is the ultimate head bangers paradise for a place with a real bite to it. So tuck into your Reading sandwich this year for a taste of the good stuff! Festival Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/3000/5/2673.jpg Carling Weekend - Reading Festival 2002 United Kingdom 15 Aug 05 15 Aug 05 15 Aug 05 Leeds Festival Information The other half of the Carling Weekend extravaganza is Reading's Northern cousin, Leeds Festival. Proving to be just as exciting as it's counterpart, you're guaranteed to have a riot of a time! Festival Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/3000/5/2673.jpg Carling Weekend - Leeds Festival 2002 United Kingdom 01 Jun 05 01 Jun 05 01 Jun 05 Download Festival Information Guide Download is a three day rock festival combining the best elements of Ozzfest and Monsters of Rock with a cutting edge twist, employing the latest technology, facilities and extreme BMX and skating. Festival Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/13000/5/12830.jpg Download 2003 United Kingdom 01 Jun 05 01 Jun 05 01 Jun 05 Glastonbury Festival Information Glastonbury is the largest greenfield music and performing arts festival in the world. With a unique atmosphere, a diverse crowd and range of music, it is based around the ethos of positive change locally and internationally. Festival Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/17000/5/16639.jpg Glastonbury 2002 United Kingdom 05 Jun 03 05 Jun 03 16 Jun 03 Virtually Glastonbury Tickets Virtually Glastonbury is the pre-festival warm-up party in London. Tickets to this exclusive event are limited, and are only available from this web site... Festival Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/17000/5/16819.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2003 United Kingdom 23 May 03 23 May 03 15 Aug 05 how to get there Weston Park is situated on the A5 at Weston-under-The site is at Lizard just 30 minutes from central Birmingham, the nearest rail stations are Stafford or Wolverhampton. Festival Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/5000/5/4827.jpg V Festival - Staffs 2003 United Kingdom 22 May 03 22 May 03 22 May 03 How to get there Glastonbury takes place at: Worthy Farm, Pilton, Somerset. Festival Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/3000/5/2696.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2003 United Kingdom 22 May 03 22 May 03 22 May 03 How to get there Reading site is at Rivermead Lesiure Complex, Richfield Avenue, Reading Festival Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/8000/5/7829.jpg Carling Weekend - Reading Festival 2003 United Kingdom 04 Nov 02 04 Nov 02 04 Nov 02 All Tomorrow's Parties - What's it all about? All Tomorrow's Parties for the uninitiated - here's a brief rundown of what to expect. Festival Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/7000/5/6380.jpg All Tomorrow's Parties 2002 United Kingdom 23 Jun 02 23 Jun 02 23 Jun 02 Glasto History A history of the Glastonbury Festival from the beginning to the present day... Festival Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/23000/5/22212.jpg 23 Jun 02 23 Jun 02 23 Jun 02 Glasto Legends The mythology of Glastonbury goes back thousands of years. Still, the best stuff definitely happened more recently as these classic moments demonstrate... Festival Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/23000/5/22206.jpg 18 Jun 02 18 Jun 02 18 Jun 02 Site Information & Attractions 2002 sees some exciting developments to the T in the Park site... Festival Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/4000/5/3380.jpg T in the Park 2002 United Kingdom 18 Jun 02 18 Jun 02 18 Jun 02 New Age Restrictions Access for the under 16s has changed this year and various new requirements have been introduced by T in the Park organisers to promote the safety and welfare of people in this age group. Festival Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/3000/5/2673.jpg T in the Park 2002 United Kingdom 05 Jan 10 05 Jan 10 05 Jan 10 13 Jan 10 A Place To Bury Strangers @ Camden Barfly 15 December 2009 - a pre-Christmas corker The fact that free gigs are free can be one of their downfalls. People will attend simply because of the price tag rather than their particular interest in the music. Luckily tonight's gig avoids falling fowl of this, writes SG Parson. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/32000/5/31512.jpg 15 Dec 09 15 Dec 09 15 Dec 09 15 Dec 09 Them Crooked Vultures The supergroup look good on paper, but how do they fare live? It's difficult to avoid using the word 'supergroup' but this is exactly what Them Crooked Vultures are - either that or Dave Grohl's wet dream come alive, writes Kerry Mason. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/48000/5/47589.jpg 18 Nov 09 23 Nov 09 23 Nov 09 Arctic Monkeys @ Wembley Arena "The addicted legions are taking hit after hit and beg mercifully for more" "It's the intensity of the songs that shines through like a bank of halogen; the addicted legions are taking hit after hit and beg mercifully for more during noticeably lengthy breaks between songs", writes Neil Stone Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/48000/5/47310.jpg 05 Nov 09 05 Nov 09 05 Nov 09 09 Nov 09 Green Day @ Wembley Arena The band prepare for next year's summer shows "This is not a fucking tea party, this is Green Day in London!" incites a wild-eyed and clearly energised Billy Joe midway through 'Holiday'... Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/19000/5/18124.jpg 26 Oct 09 26 Oct 09 26 Oct 09 26 Oct 09 Bloc Party @ Plymouth Pavilions Friday 23 October 2009 With an extended break in the pipeline, Kerry Mason checks out Bloc Party at Plymouth Pavilions before it's too late... Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/48000/5/47033.jpg 26 Oct 09 26 Oct 09 26 Oct 09 26 Oct 09 Doves @ BBC Electric Proms London Roundhouse - 22 October 2009 Doves performance with the London Bulgarian choir for the BBC Electric Proms erupts as a stunning cultural hybrid of indie rock merged with traditional folklore, writes Samantha Merrydrew. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/47000/5/46598.jpg BBC Electric Proms 2009 United Kingdom 26 Oct 09 26 Oct 09 26 Oct 09 28 Oct 09 Shirley Bassey @ BBC Electric Proms London Roundhouse - 23 October 2009 Wales' number one diva, Shirley Bassey, shows her experience, but not her age, as she makes being a showstopper look effortless writes SG Parson. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/27000/5/26361.jpg BBC Electric Proms 2009 United Kingdom 26 Oct 09 26 Oct 09 26 Oct 09 26 Oct 09 Smokey Robinson @ BBC Electric Proms London Roundhouse - Saturday 24 October 2009 It's the 50th anniversary of Motown records, and Smokey Robinson is grooving in an old Camden train shed before a love-struck audience. Kae Karadelis reviews whilst pinching herself. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/50000/5/49519.jpg BBC Electric Proms 2009 United Kingdom 23 Oct 09 23 Oct 09 23 Oct 09 01 Feb 10 Dizzee Rascal @ BBC Electric Proms Roundhouse, London - Wednesday 21 October Occurring on a cold, autumnal night at the Roundhouse in Chalk Farm, London, BBC Electric Proms mark the changing season for many music lovers. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/47000/5/46044.jpg BBC Electric Proms 2009 United Kingdom 02 Oct 09 02 Oct 09 02 Oct 09 05 Oct 09 Fatboy Slim @ Oxjam Music Festival Basement Jaxx, Stereo MCs also play sweaty Oxfam store With Fatboy Slim, Basement Jaxx and Stereo MCs on the bill, the latest Oxjam gig could've been in an Ibiza superclub. Instead we sent Daniel Fahey to a tiny Oxfam store in Tooting... Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/17000/5/16112.jpg 02 Oct 09 02 Oct 09 02 Oct 09 05 Oct 09 Florence And The Machine @ Leeds Academy Was the Mercury nominated star out of this world? We sent Carl Puttnam to Leeds Academy for a performance by the Mercury prize's odds-on favourite Florence and The Machine... Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/48000/5/47417.jpg 15 Jul 09 15 Jul 09 15 Jul 09 15 Jul 09 Passion Pit @ Vibe Club, London Levi's Ones to Watch Revue - 8 July 09 One of Virtual Festivals' picks of 2009, Passion Pit, played Levi's OnesToWatch Revue last week, Dean Samways finds out how they got on... Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/43000/5/42531.jpg 12 May 09 12 May 09 13 May 09 Devo - London Forum Are we not a bit too old for all this? We are (slightly) Devo's set at The Forum may've been a little on the short side, but this is still music with a purpose... Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/40000/5/39004.jpg 01 May 09 01 May 09 01 May 09 01 May 09 Easy Star All Stars - Koko, Camden 28th April 2009 To pinch slightly from The Clash, it's 'Black Man In Camden Koko' tonight as the kings of the cover Easy Star All Stars play sweet Jamaican riddems to a venue of white boys, writes John Bownas. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/39000/5/38721.jpg 25 Apr 09 27 Apr 09 27 Apr 09 The Levellers - London Forum 25th April 2009 The festival circuit's favourite uncles shrug off the years, rejuvenate themselves and shine more relevant in recession-grappled Britain than ever. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/39000/5/38641.jpg Beautiful Days 2009 United Kingdom 22 Apr 09 22 Apr 09 22 Apr 09 Terrorvision - Frozen in Prime London Shepherds Bush Empire, April 2009 London Shepherds Bush Empire, April 2009 Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/39000/5/38630.jpg 24 Mar 09 24 Mar 09 24 Mar 09 24 Mar 09 Red Snapper - Cargo, London 14 March 2009 Back in the groove, Red Snapper shrug off the years tonight and their stunningly creative juzz/funk/dub fusions put wide smiles on the faces of a crowd that spans at least three generations and seven musical genres. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/39000/5/38570.jpg 02 Mar 09 02 Mar 09 02 Mar 09 02 Mar 09 The Killers - are they human? O2 Arena, London Waiting anxiously inside a sold out O2 arena, a countdown materialises on stage as the fired up crowd is plunged into darkness... Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/20000/5/19608.jpg 20 Jan 09 20 Jan 09 20 Jan 09 21 Jan 09 London Astoria's closing party Not quite Astoria to remember... First Hammersmith Palais closed down and then The Hawley Arms and Nambucca were both gutted by fire and now London's Astoria will close its doors for the final time... Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/28000/5/27591.jpg 05 Dec 08 05 Dec 08 05 Dec 08 XFM Winter Wonderland Kaiser Chiefs headline the festive "You came to the show, and I saw you in the crowd," belts out Pip Brown, possibly singing to a sozzled Santa in the reams of gig goers at this year's XFM Winter Wonderland, held annually to raise worthy cash for Oxfam. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/33000/5/32389.jpg XFM Winter Wonderland United Kingdom 27 Nov 08 27 Nov 08 27 Nov 08 The Enemy - taking no prisoners The Prince, Brixton - 26 Nov Not content with just announcing their awards show, the NME hijack a small pub, give out lashings of free lager and get Coventry's tiniest, The Enemy, to make sure the word gets out. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/37000/5/36889.jpg 09 Nov 08 13 Nov 08 13 Nov 08 Razorlight - Falling to pieces? Mencap Little Noise Sessions. Union Chapel, London Islington's Union Chapel plays host once more to the inimitable Little Noise Sessions in aid of Mencap, the learning disability charity. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/29000/5/28943.jpg Mencap's Little Noise Sessions 2008 United Kingdom 06 Nov 08 17 Nov 08 17 Nov 08 Sigur Ros - Ice bold Glasgow Academy, 6 November 2008 "So what does this guy sound like then...?" Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/38000/5/37296.jpg 23 Sep 08 23 Sep 08 23 Sep 08 Bombay Bicycle Club: Watching on 5-Day Revue. Macbeth, Shoreditch - 21/9/09 There's an art to fitting in in Hoxton, one that involves wearing silly clothes and looking disinterested, or mean, or both. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/22000/5/21308.jpg V Festival - Staffs 2007 United Kingdom 15 Sep 08 15 Sep 08 15 Sep 08 Doves: Soaring towards 2009 Royal Festival Hall. 12 September Out of the festival picture since 2005, Doves take flight early for next year's fields with a stunning show in tribute to their label, Heavenly Records. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/17000/5/16969.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2009 United Kingdom 22 Jul 08 23 Jul 08 24 Jul 08 The Levellers - Proud Gallery, London 'Letters From The Underground' Album Launch Exhuberant, unapologetic and more relevant than ever as we approach a new era of recession and tough times... Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/34000/5/33478.jpg Beautiful Days 2008 United Kingdom 24 Jun 08 24 Jun 08 03 Jul 08 03 Jul 08 Everything in its right place? Radiohead Victoria Park, London 24/06/2008 Radiohead: new album - check. UK Festival dates: erm, no. Instead their own two-day 'residency' at London's Victoria Park. Half the price of a festival and just two acts on the bill. Suddenly a trip to see them in Europe sounds more reasonable... Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/34000/5/33103.jpg 06 May 08 06 May 08 06 May 08 An urban fairytale: Bestival's Bandstand An aural aperitif before the boutique bash Today's bandstands are usually where old women feed pigeons or chavs collate to swill cans of Carling, so why are hundreds of people three-storeys below ground watching Mark Ronson in a top hat? Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/30000/5/29160.jpg Bestival 2008 United Kingdom 02 May 08 02 May 08 02 May 08 Return of the Jedi: DJ Yoda goes cinematic The Magic Cinema show could do with a few tricks DJ Yoda shot to fame by basically becoming a hip (hop) wedding DJ. Tonight he is to play a sell out gig at Camden's Koko with his latest sidestep, the Magic Cinema Show. Cue classic tunes, classic films and plenty of popcorn. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/30000/5/29538.jpg 10 Apr 08 10 Apr 08 10 Apr 08 Dan Le Sac vs. Scroobius Pip @ Mr Kyps, Poole Not just a band Dan Le Sac and Scroobius Pip are a force to be reckoned with. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/29000/5/28512.jpg 13 Mar 08 26 Mar 08 Art Brut - Luminaire, London Playing the JD Set Art Brut are one of the funniest, most original and catchy bands to come out of the D.I.Y London scene in the last few years and have built up a loyal following that pack out The JD Set at London's Luminaire. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/31000/5/30908.jpg 11 Mar 08 11 Mar 08 11 Mar 08 Kate Nash - Hammersmith Apollo, London Made of BRITS As gale-force winds batter the UK Kate Nash is bringing her whirlwind year to a close at Hammersmith Apollo with more expletives than an Eminem concert. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/30000/5/29121.jpg 10 Mar 08 10 Mar 08 10 Mar 08 Laura Marling - Union Chapel, London Folking around in church Folk was once widely regarded as a smelly hippy genre, but without a beard or a tie-die shirt in sight, the young Laura Marling is helping to destroy all of those preconceptions. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/31000/5/30892.jpg 02 Mar 08 01 May 08 Reel Big Fish - Astoria, London The Astoria gears up for demolition with a ground-shaking night of ska There's something about the concoction of pacey rhythms, brass fanfares and all out attitude that make the genre of ska infectiously entertaining and downright liberating. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/26000/5/25429.jpg 22 Feb 08 22 Feb 08 Biffy Clyro - Liverpool Academy Where next for the Scottish rockers? Despite the adverts proclaiming otherwise, there's no such thing as a small or intimate Biffy Clyro show these days. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/30000/5/29054.jpg 22 Feb 08 28 Feb 08 NME Awards Tour - Brixton Academy, London The Cribs, Joe Lean..., DIOYY?, The Ting Tings Love or hate the NME, they do have a knack for pulling together a load of ill-fitting bands into something that sounds as if it might actually work. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/26000/5/25785.jpg 16 Feb 08 22 Feb 08 The Horrors and Crystal Castles - London Astoria Gameboys versus Goths A true 80's kid could easily conjure up the sound of Crystal Castles as the duo take their name, inspiration and sound from the wonderful era of the video game. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/28000/5/27771.jpg 12 Feb 08 10 Mar 08 Queens Of The Stone Age - Southampton Guildhall From Josh Homme with love A Queens Of The Stone Age gig has become something of a rarity in the UK. With a fifth album out and a new line up, the band are set to unleash their well-oiled-desert-rock onto a sold out crowd. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/27000/5/26733.jpg 11 Feb 08 10 Mar 08 Metronomy - ICA, London The 'new Daft Punk' stake their claim Tumbleweed whistles down Old Street. The Old Blue Last stands empty. The lanes around Shoreditch are a husk of their trendy selves. A post-apocalyptic utopia where pointy haircuts and smug self satisfaction have been wiped off the map? Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/30000/5/29443.jpg 29 Jan 08 29 Jan 08 Seasick Steve - London Astoria Festival cowboy goes urban One of last year's festival highlights, Seasick Steve stomps onto the stage with a rousing rendition of his album opener 'Yellow Dog' at London's Astoria. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/31000/5/30061.jpg 17 Dec 07 Porcupine Tree - Glasgow Academy The Christmas 'Tree' arrives early Finally on a stage fitting of their grandiose soundscapes, Porcupine Tree simply can't help but look out of place. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/16000/5/15845.jpg 13 Dec 07 13 Dec 07 Led Zeppelin - O2 Arena, London "It is a Great Life This Life of Music" - Ahmet Ertegun It's been 19 years since they last performed together, but there's been arguably more fuss and hype surrounding Led Zeppelin in the last three months than in all those years put together. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/31000/5/30773.jpg 14 Nov 07 14 Nov 07 14 Nov 07 Sex Pistols - Elderly Anarchy The geriatrics are still fantastic Many thought that punk was scary thirty years ago. But watching hoards of adults stomp down Brixton Hill in their ankle high boots, Mohican haircuts and ripped trousers tonight makes 1977 feel a little timid. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/5000/5/4791.jpg 06 Nov 07 13 Nov 07 The Cinematic Orchestra - Royal Albert Hall The Big Chill favourites step up another gear Eight years ago, on his radio show, Gilles Peterson played a record called 'Durian' by a relatively unknown band called the Cinematic Orchestra. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/23000/5/22504.jpg 29 Oct 07 29 Oct 07 01 Nov 07 David Ford - Trick or treat? The singer/songwriter stops at London's Shepherds Bush It's Halloween and Shepherds Bush is full of witches, goblins and others dressed up for the Pagan festival. But a few are celebrating something else; the next great singer-songwriter in David Ford... Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/27000/5/26937.jpg 12 Oct 07 16 Oct 07 Turin Brakes - Outdone at The Forum The stranger that stole the show Darwin's evolutionary theory may take place over thousands of years, but those at Kentish Town Forum last night witnessed the process in action as the younger, slicker model outdid the ageing Turin Brakes. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/12000/5/11886.jpg 10 Oct 07 10 Oct 07 11 Oct 07 The Go! Team - never the fresher Kicking off uni life with day-glo brilliance While worried English Literature students hide in their rooms making a start on this year's reading list, NME throw a Fresher's Tour for those prepared to do uni properly... Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/30000/5/29813.jpg 05 Oct 07 05 Oct 07 24 Apr 08 Fatboy Slim - Oxjammin' Spinning choons for charity Just as the pensioners thought they'd got rid of Fatboy Slim the DJ swaps their sacred Brighton beach for one of their hallowed charity shops. Handbag at the ready Doris... Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/22000/5/21673.jpg 15 Sep 07 01 Jan 77 01 Jan 77 Drop Beats Not Bombs - Q the return Festival season closes, a lost club reopens Drop Beats Not Bombs lead the charge as the legendary Q Club re-opens. The Q lives up to its name in more ways than one. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/20000/5/19066.jpg 17 Aug 07 17 Aug 07 22 Aug 07 Aqualung - Ginglik, Shepherds Bush, London Dorky troubadour makes for an intriguing toilet gig Something about Matt Hales, the 'legal guardian' of Aqualung, comes across too grown up. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/11000/5/10369.jpg 03 Jun 03 03 Jun 03 03 Jun 03 Metallica - St Anger (LP) - Released 5 June Album Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/9000/5/8514.jpg 11 Jun 09 11 Jun 09 11 Jun 09 Nick Ladd's How to 'Thrive' at a Festival A master hedonist's guide to festivals "Survival is for Bear Grills", says international rave legend and Glade Festival co-founder Nick Ladd, "You go to a festival to have a good time!" This is the art of festival 'thrival'... Survival http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/40000/5/39893.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2009 United Kingdom 28 May 09 28 May 09 28 May 09 03 Jun 09 A Students' Guide to Festival Survival How to survive your first ever festival After working hard all year to get up in time for Neighbours, it is time to put what's left of your loan to good use. Here's the essential guide to surviving your first festival. Survival http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/14000/5/13709.jpg Creamfields 2009 United Kingdom 13 May 09 14 May 09 How to be A Greener Festival-Goer Practical tips for how you can make a difference Festival organisers and bands are doing a lot now to be more environmentally friendly but the biggest contributor to CO2 emissions from a festival are actually the audience. Survival http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/18000/5/17378.jpg 21 Apr 09 21 Apr 09 21 Apr 09 04 Jun 09 Festival fashion: girls Don't wear that, wear this! With festival season is fast approaching, it's high time to start planning your look for this summer says Frances Taylor. This is how to live in a tent for three days and still look like Kate Moss. Survival http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/33000/5/32363.jpg V Festival Chelmsford 2009 United Kingdom 21 Apr 09 21 Apr 09 21 Apr 09 04 Jun 09 Festival fashion: boys The male must-wears for 2009 Look at yourself: stained jeans and a t-shirt that should've gone out with your vinyl collection. Shaun Curran looks at the festival fashion set to be big for the blokes this summer - fix up look sharp... Survival http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/18000/5/17470.jpg V Festival Chelmsford 2009 United Kingdom 22 Feb 09 22 Feb 09 11 Feb 09 23 Feb 09 How to pull at festivals Our guide to finding love in the fields In celebration of Valentine's Day, instead of melted chocolates and a bouquet of garage flowers, we've got the Virtual Festivals' guide to pulling at festivals. Survival http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/29000/5/28321.jpg T In The Park 2009 United Kingdom 10 Jul 08 10 Jul 08 10 Jul 08 18 Jul 08 Family festivals: smiley happy children Top tips to keep your sprogs smiling So you've taken the plunge and decided to take your children to your favourite festival. Take heed, this isn't your opportunity to relive your glory days of yesteryear - it's going to be much more fun... Survival http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/34000/5/33874.jpg Camp Bestival 2008 United Kingdom 22 Jan 08 06 Mar 08 Festival First Timer Guide How to pop your cherry festival-style Follow these guidelines and you shouldn't go wrong... Survival http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/30000/5/29896.jpg 22 Jan 08 11 Mar 08 Travelling To Festivals By motorway or mudslide Travelling to festivals can actually be fun. Just know what you're getting yourself into... Survival http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/27000/5/26557.jpg 11 Jan 08 11 Mar 08 A Rough Guide To Rock Festivals Show your metal Be it Download, Bloodstock, Reading or a rock festival on the continent, for the hardcore among you there are a few rules which are not to be broken... Survival http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/26000/5/25385.jpg Bloodstock 2008 United Kingdom 11 Jan 08 11 Mar 08 A Rough Guide to Dance Festivals Keeping you on your feet Whether a full weekend or a 12 hour marathon, dance festivals are a beast unto their own - and as such have their own sets of rules... Survival http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/29000/5/28214.jpg Escape into the Park 2008 United Kingdom 02 Jan 08 22 May 08 22 May 08 Safe Sex at Festivals Always use a condom if pulling a stranger Festivals are dirty at the best of times, so stay protected if you're planning on getting down to it. Survival http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/32000/5/31098.jpg 01 Jan 08 06 May 08 Keeping Clean At Festivals How best to mind the ming Spending three days in the country with tens of thousands of sweaty strangers brings its own set of hygiene hazards. But with a little time and effort all can be overcome. Here's how: Survival http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/27000/5/26480.jpg 01 Jan 08 06 May 08 Alcohol At Festivals Don't be a mug, know your limits Festivals and booze may go hand in hand but that doesn't mean you need to be on it from start to finish. Enjoy yourself by drinking responsibly and if you don't know how to do that, read on: Survival http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/16000/5/15104.jpg 01 Jan 08 06 May 08 Drugs At Festivals Where's your head at? Despite being as illegal as anywhere else, drugs taking at festivals can be rife. Best then that you know Survival http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/30000/5/29153.jpg 09 Aug 07 09 Aug 07 13 Aug 07 Beat the weather with The AA Travel needn't be a nightmare What is it about the British weather? We're obsessed by it. But despite it being particularly rubbish this year, The AA are on hand to offer a steady head when it comes to travel... Survival http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/29000/5/28296.jpg V Festival - Staffs 2007 United Kingdom 15 Jun 07 15 Jun 07 15 Jun 07 15 Jun 07 The AA Guide To Driving To Festivals With excitement at Himilayan levels, and with so much else to remember, it's often easy to forget about preparing your drive to festivals - and about all the potential pitfalls that could meet you on the way... Survival http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/14000/5/13652.jpg 23 Feb 06 23 Feb 06 02 Mar 06 The Ultimate Festival Survival Guide Whether it be mastering the mosh-pit, tackling touts, keeping yourself mud-free, or just arriving at a festival fully prepared, our survival guide series will help keep you one step ahead this summer... Survival http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/1000/5/162.jpg 23 Jan 06 23 Jan 06 23 Jan 06 Help find festival stars of the future With MySpace becoming increasingly cluttered with gospel choirs and bluegrass combos, a new website, Bandwagon.co.uk, has just been set up to provide an alternative online music community. Survival http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/3000/5/2704.jpg 29 Dec 05 29 Dec 05 23 Jan 06 Your festival stars predicted for 2006 Impatient for the official announcements, we consulted the stars, via our resident astrologer Mystic Mick, to find out what the coming festival year has in store. If you believe in this sort of thing, prepare to be very excited. We certainly are! Survival http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/21000/5/20255.jpg Carling Weekend - Reading Festival 2006 United Kingdom 02 Dec 05 02 Dec 05 04 Jan 06 Hammer your hangover this winter The season of festive fun, excessive drinking, and arse-photocopying office parties has officially begun. There's nothing you can do to banish the shame, but you can take steps to sort out that hangover... Survival http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/14000/5/13551.jpg 20 Oct 05 20 Oct 05 24 Feb 06 Survive the winter... The hippies have moved home, Alabama 3 are back in rehab, and Glasto's cows are on a world cruise - it can only be winter. So how to count down the days until another summer of festivals? Survival http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/3000/5/2690.jpg 08 Aug 05 06 Jun 05 24 Aug 05 How to Survive Rock Festivals! With this summer shaping up to be the loudest of all time, with more rock and metal on than ever before, Virtual Festivals have teamed up with Nokia to tell you all you need to know, to crank your enjoyment up to 11! Survival http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/3000/5/2831.jpg Carling Weekend - Leeds Festival 2005 United Kingdom 19 Jul 05 23 May 05 20 Jul 05 Don't fall over! Survive Dance Festivals Seems easy, eh? Turn up, boogie all day and night, go home, and get up for church the next day. But no, many a casualty has been spawned through lack of adherence to the dance festival code... Survival http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/16000/5/15637.jpg 01 Jul 05 01 Jul 05 01 Jul 05 Revealed: The Glasto welly rush!! A scene reminiscent of aid packages being delivered to a war-torn region, welly distribution at Glastonbury caused a near riot as thousands clamoured to snap up a pair to save their sodden feet! Survival http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/18000/5/17479.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2005 United Kingdom 28 Jun 05 16 Jun 05 28 Feb 06 Don't Be A Mug! Survive Booze Few go through a festival without getting inebriated on something, but to help avoid those hangovers, hallucinations, comedowns and comas read this sensible guide and see if you remember it after a few... Survival http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/14000/5/13551.jpg 17 Jun 05 17 Jun 05 20 Jun 05 Plan your Glasto now with 'Clashfinder'! Doves or Bloc Party? The Zutons or The Others? Chas & Dave or Kangaroo Moon? So many clashes so little time - get one step ahead of the Glasto game and plan now with Clashfinder! Survival http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/14000/5/13782.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2005 United Kingdom 02 Jun 05 02 Jun 05 17 Jun 05 Stay clean and mind the ming! Festivals (or 'fester'-vals) can be dirtier than Christina Aguilera's armpits if you're not careful. From mud to ming and bogs to bacon sarnies there are a number of pitfalls. Avoid them with this handy guide... Survival http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/6000/5/5821.jpg 09 May 05 20 Apr 05 09 May 05 Festival first timers' guide If the term 'music festival' sounds about as foreign as the phrase 'le sage est dans l'arbre', this guide will stop you monkeying about in the dark, getting out of your tree, and falling flat on your face. Survival http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/16000/5/15187.jpg 04 Apr 05 04 Apr 05 04 Apr 05 Do you have GLASTric flu? The dictionary definition of 'glastric flu' is 'searing stomach pain and infection caused by failure to acquire Glastonbury Festival ticket'. Thank the lord for the doctors at VF then. Survival http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/3000/5/2690.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2005 United Kingdom 22 Feb 05 28 Feb 06 28 Feb 06 Don't Be A Mug! Survive Drugs Few go through a festival without getting inebriated on something, but to help avoid those hangovers, hallucinations, comedowns and comas read this sensible guide and see if you remember it after a few... Survival http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/15000/5/14467.jpg 20 Jan 05 20 Jan 05 20 Jan 05 Glastonbury 2005 is go! Stop the nail biting, release that sigh of relief, you WILL survive the summer, because this year's Glastonbury Festival is happening. See the how, the why, the reaction, and the truth about 2006. Survival http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/14000/5/13782.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2005 United Kingdom 02 Jul 04 02 Jul 04 02 Jul 04 How to propose at Festivals - one man's story! Many have chosen the festival field to get down on one knee, including DJ Rob Da Bank. But what happens when it doesn't quite go to plan? Survival http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/14000/5/13404.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2004 United Kingdom 29 Jan 04 29 Jan 04 01 Mar 06 Don't get ripped off by ticket touts! Eager festivals goers are already getting suckered into paying hundreds of pounds for non-existant tickets...read this article as a warning note on how to avoid this sort of money-swindling madness... Survival http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/9000/5/8871.jpg 09 Jul 02 09 Jul 02 26 Aug 04 Festival Survival Guide for GIRLS Yes, very good - you've got your ticket and if you're really organised, your travel's sorted too. But how much thought have you given to packing, your hair, your face, your daily hygiene and the zen of festival toilets, eh? Survival http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/4000/5/3370.jpg 06 Jun 02 28 Feb 06 Help Crack Crime While the majority of people at festivals will embrace you with open arms and a warm embrace, a tiny minority will want to rip you off (and we're not talking ticket agents here). So how to stay safe and secure? Survival http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/4000/5/3366.jpg 16 Jun 05 16 Jun 05 Samaritans at the Festivals As great as they are, festivals can be an over-whelming place so it's always good to know that help is at hand when you need it. Survival http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/18000/5/17161.jpg 19 Oct 06 16 Nov 06 16 Nov 06 UK Festival Awards 2006 - Winners Revealed! Over 1,000,000 votes cast during the 100% public vote. Press Release http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/25000/5/24462.jpg 17 Oct 06 16 Nov 06 16 Nov 06 Hosts and yet more special guests announced for the 2006 UK Festival Awards Festival favourites, Newport?s finest Goldie Lookin? Chain and cigar smoking impresarios The Cuban Brothers will all be on hand to present awards and celebrate with this year?s winners at the first ever live UK Festival Awards ceremony... Press Release http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/25000/5/24485.jpg 13 Oct 06 16 Nov 06 16 Nov 06 Excitement Builds in the Lead Up To The UK Festival Awards 2006 With only three days of public voting left to go, tension is building as both the music industry and music loving public waits with baited breath for the announcement of this year's 21 winners in the first live UK Festival Awards Ceremony... Press Release http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/25000/5/24524.jpg 06 Oct 06 17 Nov 06 17 Nov 06 UK Festival Awards 2006 - Anthem of the Summer Nominees Revealed All week, Virgin Radio listeners have been invited to vote to shortlist, from a list of 20 sensational summer tunes, the prestigious ?Anthem of the Summer? category. Press Release http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/25000/5/24577.jpg 25 Sep 06 16 Nov 06 16 Nov 06 2006 UK Festival Awards Nominations Announced! Since the hugely successful 2006 festival season ground to a halt, the UK music industry has been waiting with baited breath for the nominations for the UK Festival Awards 2006 to be disclosed. Press Release http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/25000/5/24026.jpg 01 Sep 06 17 Nov 06 17 Nov 06 Chasing Rainbows: The Evolution of The UK Festival Awards It started out as a conversation in a pub garden. Two years later, the entire festival industry was converging en masse for the UK's first ever live Festival Awards ceremony. How did that happen? Press Release http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/21000/5/20439.jpg 14 Jul 06 16 Nov 06 16 Nov 06 Local Heroes Unsigned Winners Triumph in London Last Thursday night (13th July) saw the live final of Virtual Festivals' Local Heroes new bands competition in London. After a closely fought contest, the judges came to a unanimous decision, sending two brilliant acts on their way to festival stardom Press Release http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/23000/5/22054.jpg 01 May 06 17 Nov 06 17 Nov 06 Virgin Mobile teams up with Virtual Festivals for interactive summer Virgin Mobile has entered into a strategic partnership with Virtual Festivals.com to add an interactive edge to its festival activity this summer, revolving around its headline sponsorship of the V Festival. Press Release http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/21000/5/20489.jpg 01 Jan 06 16 Nov 06 17 Nov 06 'Local Heroes' wanted for music festivals! New bands in your area could find themselves performing on a tour of music festivals this summer, as part of a brand new competition being run by Newsquest in conjunction with partners Virtual Festivals.com, Bandwagon.co.uk, HMV and Yamaha. Press Release http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/22000/5/21527.jpg 08 Nov 05 17 Nov 06 17 Nov 06 UK Festival Awards 2005 - The Winners Revealed! Foo Fighters, Bestival and T in The Park were the big winners in this year?s UK Festival Awards ? scooping two awards each. Press Release http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/21000/5/20081.jpg 10 Oct 05 17 Nov 06 17 Nov 06 UK Festival Awards 2005 - Nominations Announced As the sun sets on the greatest ever summer of live music, the UK Festival Awards is back for a second year to celebrate the incredible success of this year?s outdoor live music scene. Press Release http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/21000/5/20081.jpg 01 Oct 05 17 Nov 06 17 Nov 06 Virtual Festivals Shortlisted for 2 BT Digital Music Awards Virtual Festivals has been nominated in two categories at the 2005 BT Digital Music Awards. Press Release http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/18000/5/17642.jpg 23 Aug 05 23 Aug 05 16 Nov 06 Get The Buzz at Reading and Leeds this weekend Virtual Festivals.com and Nokia are teaming up at this weekend's Reading and Leeds Festivals to offer music fans a complete event programme delivered direct to their mobiles. Press Release http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/19000/5/18997.jpg 19 Aug 05 19 Aug 05 16 Nov 06 Virtual Festivals at Glastonbury 2005 As the Official Online Media Partners for Glastonbury 2005, Virtual Festivals have some unique and innovative activities planned at this year's festival. Press Release http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/14000/5/13663.jpg 04 Aug 05 19 Aug 05 19 Aug 05 Virtual Festivals launches the first ever Festival Sex Survey! VF surveys festival goers in the afterglow of each major festival, providing an insightful overview of the habits, opinions and tastes of a rapidly evolving demographic. Now they turn their expertise to this, the first ever Festival Sex Survey. Press Release http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/14000/5/13753.jpg 21 Jul 05 19 Aug 05 19 Aug 05 Virtual Festivals announces 'Discovered' chart toppers! Virtual Festivals gave unsigned bands the chance to play a once-in-a-lifetime tour of this year's festivals by submitting their demos and only the very best were selected to play alongside veteran festival acts. Press Release http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/17000/5/16489.jpg 15 Jun 05 19 Aug 05 19 Aug 05 Virtual Festivals offers new bands rare festival slots Virtual Festivals has teamed up with Amicus, Karma Download, Protest Records and The Band Agency to launch Discovered! Offering new bands the chance of a lifetime to tour the UK's festivals this summer. Press Release http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/18000/5/17145.jpg 06 Jun 05 19 Aug 05 19 Aug 05 Virtual Festivals add a real twist to Download Festival Things move from virtual into reality with a series of exciting on-site initiatives at the Download Festival, taking place at Donington Park from June 10-12. Press Release http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/18000/5/17857.jpg 01 Jun 05 19 Aug 05 14 Sep 05 From Bedroom to Boardroom - the very real success of Virtual Festivals In six years, Virtual Festivals has flourished into a successful online enterprise, with the only significant investment being the vision of its founder and the enthusiasm of his team. Press Release http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/17000/5/16819.jpg 15 Apr 05 17 Nov 06 17 Nov 06 Strongbow announces Sponsorship Deal with Virtual Festivals The UK's leading cider brand Strongbow today announced a sponsorship agreement with Virtual Festivals.com as part of hat-trick of on air and on line media deals that also include Galaxy (Chrysallis) and Kiss FM (EMAP). Press Release http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/17000/5/16715.jpg 06 Dec 04 17 Nov 06 17 Nov 06 UK Festival Awards 2004 - Winners Revealed! From folk to floods, chavs to hippies, innovating to organising, chillers to pillers, anthems to tantrums, reunions to confusion, Beatles to bottles - 17,000 festival fans have cast the first ever true reflection on what really matters... Press Release http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/17000/5/16373.jpg 15 Nov 04 17 Nov 06 17 Nov 06 UK Festival Awards 2004 - Voting has begun The time for waiting is over. The virtual polling booths are open. Now it's the people?s chance say a big thanks to the festivals and bands that mattered by voting in the first ever UK Festival Awards. Press Release http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/17000/5/16373.jpg 11 Nov 04 17 Nov 06 17 Nov 06 Virtual Festivals helps Clear Channel win award The innovative Download The Dog campaign, managed by Virtual Festivals.com for Clear Channel Entertainment, picked up the best Entertainment Award at the 2004 Interactive Marketing and Advertising Awards in London Press Release http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/13000/5/12725.jpg 08 Nov 04 17 Nov 06 17 Nov 06 UK Festival Awards 2004 - Nominations Announced The nominations for the UK Festival Awards 2004 can now be revealed, as selected by a panel of over 100 weather-beaten festival journalists and photographers. Press Release http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/17000/5/16373.jpg 02 Nov 04 17 Nov 06 17 Nov 06 Introducing... The UK Festival Awards Virtual Festivals.com is proud to host the UK Festival Awards 2004, the world's first specific music industry awards to recognise the contributions of event organisers, promoters and artists in this field. Press Release http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/17000/5/16373.jpg 25 Oct 04 17 Nov 06 17 Nov 06 Improve Your Fest Life with Virtual Festivals Live Alerts Virtual Festivals.com, the world?s leading music festivals portal, today launches ?Live Alerts? ? a groundbreaking new free service available to festival and live music fans across the globe. Press Release http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/17000/5/16194.jpg 11 Oct 04 17 Nov 06 17 Nov 06 Virtual Festivals to embed Audio and Video into editorial VirtualFestivals.com is revolutionising the way that gig and festival reviews are fed to music lovers ? by providing exclusive sound snippets to help them make their own mind. Press Release http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/1000/5/750.jpg 21 Jul 04 17 Nov 06 17 Nov 06 Virtual Festivals makes UK music festivals the most interactive in Europe The UK's music festivals are leading the way in terms of interactivity, spearheaded by the relatively new Download Festival, as well as established giant, Glastonbury. Press Release http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/14000/5/13530.jpg 26 Aug 02 26 Aug 02 16 Nov 06 Carling Weekend: Leeds Festival - Firestarters When the actions of the few threaten the enjoyment of the many then it's time to stand up and be counted. Do you know who started the fires? We need to know so that this can be stopped from happening again. Press Release http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/6000/5/5443.jpg Carling Weekend - Leeds Festival 2002 United Kingdom 23 Jun 02 23 Jun 02 16 Nov 06 'Version 2': It's one small leap for Virtual Festivals, one giant leap for Festival-kind! Music Festivals are propelled into the digital age, with a little help from Virtual Festivals and its new dynamic website. Press Release http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/3000/5/2696.jpg 22 Jun 02 23 Jun 02 16 Nov 06 England Fans Turn to Virtual Festivals to raise their Spirits! Our server buckled today under an unprecedented surge of traffic directly after England's World Cup defeat to Brazil, as thousands of England fans turned to our festival listings for comfort! Press Release http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/3000/5/2673.jpg 14 May 02 12 Jun 02 09 May 06 UK Music Festivals Update: Big is Beautiful! As the summer festival season continues to take shape, one thing is becoming increasingly apparent: the live outdoor music scene in 2002 is going to be considerably bigger than ever before! Press Release http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/3000/5/2696.jpg 17 Apr 02 12 Jun 02 12 Jun 02 User Survey Reveals: Sponsorship is Twice as Nice! After three years as the world's leading music festival resource, VirtualFestivals.com is expanding its marketing and e-commerce partner activities in its ongoing mission to provide users with 'the complete festival experience'. Press Release http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/4000/5/3306.jpg 11 Oct 09 15 Aug 08 13 Oct 09 About the European Festival Awards Setting the standard for the pan-European festival scene The European Festival Awards, produced in co-operation between Virtual Festivals Europe and YOUROPE and launched in 2009, honours the organisers and artists who make the continental festival scene such a diverse, vibrant and magical phenomenon each year. Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/42000/5/41153.jpg 23 Sep 09 30 Sep 08 23 Sep 09 About the UK Festival Awards Setting the standard of the UK's festival scene The UK Festival Awards are the annual Oscars of the contemporary music festival industry and remain the only such body dedicated to recognising and congratulating the colossal human effort that goes into producing the UK's world-leading music festival scene. Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/31000/5/30685.jpg 16 May 09 19 May 09 Virtual Festivals for Festival-Goers Festival-Goers should think of Virtual Festivals as two things... Festival-Goers should think of Virtual Festivals as two things... Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/30000/5/29684.jpg 13 May 09 13 May 09 Top 20 Energy Saving Tips From AGreenerFestival.com Our friends at AGreenerFestival.com have provided the following tips for reducing your carbon footprint and helping to build a more sustainable future for all. Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/1000/5/750.jpg 06 May 09 14 May 09 Association of Independent Festivals About the A.I.F. The Association of Independent Festivals is a non-profit trade association created to represent UK independent music festivals. The aim is to help the businesses of our individual members, and help the needs of the independent festival sector. Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/39000/5/38868.jpg Summer Sundae Weekender 2009 United Kingdom 30 Apr 09 12 Feb 03 07 Dec 09 Advertising and Sponsorship All the Festivals in One Place. All the Festivals in One Place. Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/38000/5/37868.jpg 29 Apr 09 06 Jun 02 07 Dec 09 About Virtual Festivals All the festivals in one place Virtual Festivals is a very special creative endeavour to connect up the festival scene, and everyone who is a part of it, in a big collective embrace of positive energy, passion and collaboration. Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/38000/5/37452.jpg 30 Oct 08 24 Sep 08 28 Oct 08 UK Festival Conference UK Festival Industry Gathers for Innaugural UK Festival Conference Some of the most influential figures within the festival industry will gather together to debate its future at the inaugural UK Festival Conference on the 30th of October at the Gibson Showroom, Rathbone Place, London. Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/3000/5/2717.jpg 15 Aug 08 15 Aug 08 15 Aug 08 About Virtual Festivals Europe Connecting the European Festival Scene in a single website Connecting the entire European Festival Scene in a single website. Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/1000/5/750.jpg 15 Aug 08 15 Aug 08 18 Sep 08 Information for Promoters Virtual Festivals is a festival's best friend Virtual Festivals is now thrilled to offer European festivals the same benefits it has given events in the UK for years. Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/3000/5/2709.jpg 15 Aug 08 15 Aug 08 11 Dec 08 About Yourope The European Festival Association The founding partner of Virtual Festivals Europe. Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/38000/5/37920.jpg 23 Apr 08 23 Apr 08 Come to the Party! Record, share, show off! You just need one quality to cover festivals for this website and - as you're looking at this page - you've definitely got it: Passion. Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/28000/5/27106.jpg 22 Apr 08 08 May 08 Information for Festivals VF is the most powerful ally you could ever have Virtual Festivals provides music festivals with the most powerful promotional and marketing resource in existence. Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/25000/5/24793.jpg 22 Apr 08 12 Oct 09 The UK Festival Awards Setting the standard for the festival scene The UK Festival Awards, produced by Virtual Festivals, allow fans to set the continuing standard of the UK's music festival scene each year. Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/31000/5/30685.jpg The UK Festival Awards 2007 United Kingdom 12 Oct 07 12 Oct 07 Support Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/17000/5/16819.jpg 17 Jul 07 19 Jun 07 12 May 09 Get Desktop VF The world's fastest music festival information service. Get the latest festival news, tickets, info and reviews delivered direct to your PC desktop! Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/3000/5/2717.jpg The UK Festival Awards 2008 United Kingdom 02 Jul 07 09 Apr 09 Jobs at Virtual Festivals Join the winning team in festivals! Come join the Virtual Festivals team and help us make the festival scene a better place for everyone through creative innovation. 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Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/3000/5/2696.jpg 09 Feb 07 09 Feb 07 04 Jul 07 Competition Terms and Conditions Our standard T's & C's Our standard T's & C's for the competitions we run on virtualfestivals.com Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/23000/5/22206.jpg 26 Feb 04 26 Feb 04 06 Jan 06 Market Traders! Why restrict your business to a few thousand people at a two or three day event, when you can expose your wares to nearly 4 million festival goers on Virtual Festivals.com? Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/14000/5/13074.jpg 06 Jun 02 06 Jun 02 12 Jun 02 Links This section will be online soon. To request a link on this page, please email <a href="mailto:links@virtualfestivals.com">links@virtualfestivals.com</a> Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/23000/5/22212.jpg 06 Jun 02 11 Jun 02 24 Feb 05 Join Our Team! We are currently looking for like-minded, passionate festival enthusiasts to join our team. 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Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/3000/5/2709.jpg 26 Sep 08 23 Sep 09 Terms Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/3000/5/2709.jpg The UK Festival Awards 2007 United Kingdom 15 Sep 09 13 Nov 09 Conference Details BRINGING THE FESTIVAL INDUSTRY TOGETHER UNDER ONE ROOF Trade media partners Music Week, Audience/Live UK, IQ and Total Production will each host one of the four panel sessions, reflecting the most timely and relevant issues facing the industry today Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/1000/5/750.jpg The UK Festival Awards 2009 United Kingdom 15 Sep 09 30 Oct 09 The UK Festival Awards 2009 Show 19th November Indigo2, O2 Dome, North Greenwich, London Doors @ 7pm, Show Starts 8:30pm Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/39000/5/38110.jpg The UK Festival Awards 2009 United Kingdom 15 Sep 09 13 Nov 09 The UK Festival Awards and Conference 2009 BRINGING THE FESTIVAL INDUSTRY TOGETHER UNDER ONE ROOF Thursday 19th November, 9:30am - 5:00pm, Vue Cinema the O2, Greenwich, London, SE10 0DX Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/23000/5/22206.jpg The UK Festival Awards 2009 United Kingdom 15 Sep 09 16 Sep 09 Ticket Information Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/23000/5/22206.jpg 15 Sep 09 30 Oct 09 UK Festival Report If you work in or around the UK festival business, this information is essential to you. The UK Festival Report, commissioned by the board of the UK Festival Conference and Awards, is the most valuable and accurate three dimensional snap-shot of the UK festival marketplace ever captured, revealing the economic and social profile of the industry, and highlighting the fast-changing, dynamic trends and forces shaping its future. Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/23000/5/22206.jpg The UK Festival Awards 2009 United Kingdom 15 Sep 09 15 Sep 09 Contact Information Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/3000/5/2709.jpg 15 Sep 09 23 Sep 09 Travel and Accommodation Getting to the UK Festival Awards and Conference Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/4000/5/3366.jpg 15 Sep 09 28 Sep 09 Conference Partners Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/4000/5/3366.jpg 23 Sep 09 23 Sep 09 Who attends the UK Festival Conference and Awards? Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/23000/5/22212.jpg 23 Jul 08 23 Jul 08 28 Jul 08 Enter the biggest ever festival census Make your voice heard, maybe win a prize The biggest ever festival census has been launched - and it needs you. Announcement http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/33000/5/32659.jpg 16 May 08 29 Jul 08 About Virtual Festivals' new makeover We hope you like it In anticipation of the hottest and most exciting festival summer yet, we're thrilled to unveil the latest version of Virtual Festivals with seriously enhanced functionality, performance, navigation and environmental sustainability. Announcement http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/26000/5/25316.jpg 19 Apr 08 19 Apr 08 22 Apr 08 VF returns to The Great Escape festival We take over Horatio's pub on Brighton Pier Virtual Festivals is set to bring another host of top talent to Horatio's pub at next month's Great Escape festival. Announcement http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/29000/5/28546.jpg VF on Brighton Pier 2008 United Kingdom 18 Feb 08 18 Feb 08 Want to become a Virtual Festivals journalist? Help us cover summer 2008 We are looking for talented writers and photographers to help us cover festivals this summer. Announcement http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/23000/5/22809.jpg 06 Feb 08 20 Feb 08 Introducing MyFests A new type of online festival community Virtual Festivals is proud to unveil MyFests - the new, independent social networking community for people with a shared love of music festivals. Announcement http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/31000/5/30868.jpg 31 Jul 07 01 Aug 07 MyStage - Add Your Own Videos and Photos to VF Share your festival experiences with the world The festival scene and Virtual Festivals just got a lot more exciting thanks to our new development which now allows you to share your festival experiences with the world, by broadcasting your own videos, photos and blogs on this website. Announcement http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/26000/5/25996.jpg 31 Jul 07 14 Aug 07 Take Part in the 2007 UK Festival Census For your chance to win an iPod Nano Virtual Festivals is once again hosting the biggest ever survey to find out what makes today's festival goers tick. Participate now for your chance to win an iPod Nano. Announcement http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/23000/5/22212.jpg 13 Jul 07 02 Jul 07 17 Jul 07 Introducing Our Festival Travel Guide The best way to get to your FESTination! Don't leave home without it... Announcement http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/27000/5/26752.jpg V Festival - Staffs 2007 United Kingdom 01 Jul 09 01 Jul 09 01 Jul 09 08 Jul 09 Glasto myth -busting: backstage in photos What really happens behind those hallowed gates... Golden-rimmed toilets, free champagne, butlers? We reveal what really happens backstage... Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/43000/5/42176.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2009 United Kingdom 17 Jun 09 17 Jun 09 17 Jun 09 17 Jun 09 Download 2009 Vs Isle of Wight 2009 How both fared, visually Sure, there was plenty to please the ears, but which festival was visually better - Download or Isle of Wight? Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/41000/5/40494.jpg Isle Of Wight Festival 2009 United Kingdom 09 Jun 09 09 Jun 09 09 Jun 09 10 Jun 09 VF's 1st Decade: Download Vs Isle of Wight Festival The biggest head to head in the festival calendar in photos As we prepare for the biggest head to head in the festival calendar - Download Vs Isle of Wight - we look through their history in photos... Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/22000/5/21199.jpg Isle Of Wight Festival 2009 United Kingdom 20 May 09 20 May 09 22 May 09 VF's 1st Decade: Remembering Homelands 1999 - 2005 On the Saturday of the last May bank holiday between 1999 and 2005, Homelands officially heralded the start of the festival season. That pumping bass as you approached the brow of the hill was one of the best sounds ever! Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/3000/5/2773.jpg Homelands 2002 United Kingdom 19 May 09 19 May 09 21 May 09 VF's 1st Decade: Our Top 10 On-stage Moments VF founder Steve J's most unforgettable festival spectacles VF founder Steve J shares his most unforgettable festival spectacles Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/37000/5/36977.jpg Glastonbury 2002 United Kingdom 29 Apr 09 29 Apr 09 29 Apr 09 VF's 1st Decade: Top 10 On-Stage Moments VF founder Steve J shares his most memorable performances VF founder Steve J shares his most unforgettable festival spectacles over the last decade. Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/21000/5/20906.jpg Carling Weekend - Leeds Festival 2002 United Kingdom 29 Apr 09 29 Apr 09 29 Apr 09 VFs 1st Decade: Top 10 On-Stage Moments VF founder Steve J shares his most memorable performances VF founder Steve J shares his most unforgettable festival spectacles over the last decade. Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/21000/5/20906.jpg 29 Apr 09 29 Apr 09 29 Apr 09 VFs 1st Decade: Top 10 On-Stage Moments VF founder Steve J shares his most memorable performances VF founder Steve J shares his most unforgettable festival spectacles over the last decade. Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/21000/5/20906.jpg 29 Apr 09 29 Apr 09 29 Apr 09 VF's 1st Decade: Top 10 On-Stage Moments VF founder Steve J shares his most memorable performances VF founder Steve J shares his most unforgettable festival spectacles over the last decade. Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/25000/5/24738.jpg 15 Apr 09 15 Apr 09 15 Apr 09 20 May 09 VF is 10: our best photos A decade of Virtual Festivals in pictures, as picked by our photographers Virtual Festivals is ten this year, so to celebrate we're taking you through our best bits of the past decade starting with the top photos taken since 1999 as chosen by the people that took them... Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/29000/5/28023.jpg V Festival Chelmsford 2009 United Kingdom 20 Jan 09 20 Jan 09 20 Jan 09 Eurosonic 2009: In pictures Bands, bikes and the best bits So you've read the prediction lists and listened to them on MySpace. Now it's your chance to look at the bands set to hit it big in 2009 with our Eurosonic snaps... Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/39000/5/38200.jpg EuroSonic Festival 2009 Netherlands 01 Sep 08 01 Sep 08 03 Sep 08 Photo Blog: Wizard Festival 2008 - Magical moments Look into our crystal ball from the weekend All the snaps from Wizard Festival - and not one mention of Harry Potter. Oh... Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/38000/5/37263.jpg Wizard Festival 2008 United Kingdom 02 Jul 08 02 Jul 08 18 Jul 08 The Killer Question: Has Glastonbury lost its edge? We ask randoms what they think... After last year's washout, the media suggested that Glastonbury has about as much edge as a pound coin. We asked this year's clowns, chefs and general randoms whether they thought the festival has lost it's edge... Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/33000/5/32954.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2008 United Kingdom 19 Jun 08 19 Jun 08 19 Jun 08 19 Jun 08 Dusk Til Dawn: Big Session 2008 Snaps from the Session Newcastle, Cardiff and Birmingham, don't worry, this Big Session isn't the type you'll see on Booze Britain, instead its all the pictures from the Leicester bash... Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/33000/5/32441.jpg Big Session Festival 2008 United Kingdom 03 Jun 08 03 Jun 08 03 Jun 08 04 Jun 08 Branching out: Wychwood Festival 2008 All the snaps from the Wychwood Festival All the best snaps from Wychwood including Duffy branching out and The Blockheads leafing the crowds hypnotised... Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/32000/5/31445.jpg Wychwood Music Festival 2008 United Kingdom 01 May 08 01 May 08 01 May 08 Camber Sounds: Bang Face Weekend Our pap's explosive snaps As the first Bang Face Weekender exploded at Camber Sands our keen-eyed clicker captured the whole event in all it's glory. Check out the snaps here... Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/32000/5/31134.jpg Bang Face The Weekender 2008 United Kingdom 29 Apr 08 29 Apr 08 29 Apr 08 NW1 on its knees: Camden Crawl The snaps from the indie Mecca trekker For those of you who spent most of the weekend queuing, we captured all the bands in beautiful technicolour. Here's what you may have missed and some of what you hopefully caught... Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/32000/5/31023.jpg Camden Crawl 2008 United Kingdom 11 Apr 08 11 Apr 08 Dropping like its hot: Snowbombing Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/31000/5/30951.jpg 01 Apr 08 02 Apr 08 Top dog? 2008 headliners rated With all the major festivals having now announced their headliners, we predict who'll be stealing headlines and hearts, in timeless top 10 fashion. Ready pop pickers? Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/31000/5/30867.jpg 28 Mar 08 01 Apr 08 Clocks go forward, we look ahead Summer's one step further The clocks went forward on Saturday, meaning you can celebrate wildly because British Summer Time is finally here. Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/30000/5/29868.jpg 14 Mar 08 14 Mar 08 01 Apr 08 Pegs at Pilton: Glastonbury opens early A sneaky peak at how Pilton is looking We travelled down to Glastonbury to check out the new potato pegs the Eavis' will be handing out this summer and just as we get there...it rains! Here is what's happening down on Worthy Farm... Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/31000/5/30901.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2008 United Kingdom 31 Jan 08 31 Jan 08 31 Jan 08 Big Day Out 2008 - The best bits What happened Down Under With more action than an episode of Neighbours, the Big Day Out festival toured Australia this January and our eagle eyed photographers did a bit of neighbourhood watching. Here are the pictures... Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/31000/5/30792.jpg Big Day Out (AUS) 2008 Australia 12 Dec 07 12 Dec 07 12 Dec 07 The festival year in photos - January to June 2007 The best bits of the festival flicks Phew! What a year. With more festivals than ever before our snappers braved the sun, mud and floods to bring you all the action from the fields. Here are the photo highlights from 2007. Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/27000/5/26560.jpg 11 Dec 07 11 Dec 07 13 Dec 07 The festival year in photos - July to December 2007 The best bits of the festival flicks Still got any energy left? Because in this half we have Reading and Bestival pictures and Tom from Kasabian lets one go. Our eagle-eyed paps have caught every last festival moment. Here's the best... Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/27000/5/26139.jpg 12 Nov 07 12 Nov 07 12 Nov 07 UK Festival Awards 2007 - The highlights The snaps from the ceremony With Camden's Koko full it's time for the curtain to go up and the awards to be dished out. Here are the photo highlights from the UK Festival Awards 2007... Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/31000/5/30529.jpg The UK Festival Awards 2007 United Kingdom 09 Nov 07 12 Nov 07 UK Festival Awards 2007 - Behind the Scenes Setting up the hottest party in town! Go backstage with the Virtual Festivals team as they run through the final preparations for the biggest UK Festival Awards show yet. It's all very exciting! Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/31000/5/30457.jpg The UK Festival Awards 2007 United Kingdom 25 Oct 07 26 Oct 07 In The City 2007 - in with the new Arctic Monkeys check out potential heirs to their throne VF went to In The City in Manchester, a showcase for the music industry ahead of next year's festival season and a good excuse for the people of Manchester to have a party. Here are the best new acts of the bunch - and who's that loitering at the back? Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/31000/5/30272.jpg 10 Oct 07 10 Oct 07 The UK Festival Awards 2006 Revisited The first year they went live! 2006 was a very big year for the UK Festival Awards - the first time they culminated in a live ceremony (at the London Islington Academy). Amazingly we managed to pull the thing off, with a budget of about £3.50 and a great night was had by all. Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/25000/5/24533.jpg The UK Festival Awards 2006 United Kingdom 09 Oct 07 10 Oct 07 The UK Festival Awards 2005 Revisited A nostalgic glimpse back in time 2005 was the year that the UK Festival Awards gained mass acceptance from the industry and fans. Still run entirely online, there was no glitzy show at the end so we had to do a road trip around the UK to dole out the trophies in person! Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/25000/5/24695.jpg 12 Sep 07 12 Sep 07 12 Sep 07 Bestival 2007 - The best bits in pics All the snaps from the Isle of Wight The sun came out for the Bestival and one of the biggest fancy dress parties ever ensued. There were babies, bands and a few biscuits too. Check out the (ginger) snaps... Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/30000/5/29706.jpg Bestival 2007 United Kingdom 30 Aug 07 30 Aug 07 31 Aug 07 Carling Weekend: Reading Festival 2007 - Best Bits Round up of the best you may've missed in pics The floods may've tried to put a dampener on things, but, in true rock n roll style Reading Festival pulled through and became an absolute blinder. Here are the photo highlights... Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/30000/5/29188.jpg Carling Weekend - Reading Festival 2007 United Kingdom 30 Aug 07 30 Aug 07 31 Aug 07 Carling Weekend: Leeds Festival 2007 - Highlights All the northern action from the Carling Weekend After the three day monster in Leeds we've selected the best bits for you to enjoy in photo form. Expect Enter Shikari, UNKLE and even the Offical Bass Olympics... Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/29000/5/28972.jpg Carling Weekend - Leeds Festival 2007 United Kingdom 29 Aug 07 29 Aug 07 31 Aug 07 Creamfields - Highlights Cream of the crop pictures from Cheshire The Daresbury dance stonker had Mark Ronson, The Chemical Brothers and David Guetta grace the festival this year. We had a VF photographer capturing anything you may've missed... Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/30000/5/29167.jpg Creamfields 2007 United Kingdom 29 Aug 07 29 Aug 07 31 Aug 07 Get Loaded in the Park - The best bits Get looking at the pics The sun was out for a scorcher on Clapham Common and The Streets rocked the capital. So with Doherty getting loaded elsewhere the photographers were able to get some shots of the other bands. Take a look... Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/30000/5/29150.jpg Get Loaded In The Park 2007 United Kingdom 21 Aug 07 21 Aug 07 21 Aug 07 V Festival 2007 - The V best bits The photos of the best V yet V Festival Staffordshire had a few rock star tantrums, very cold weather and even Elvis was spotted over the weekend. Have a peek at our photos and see what Craig David is up to nowadays and where we found Iggy Pop waking up... Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/29000/5/28584.jpg V Festival - Staffs 2007 United Kingdom 14 Aug 07 14 Aug 07 14 Aug 07 Summer Sundae Weekender 2007 - Highlights The (ice) cream of the crop pictures from Leicester What a treat we have for you here! With the scorching Summer Sundae Weekender over we've picked out the coolest pictures and the most delicious photos from the Leicester event - enjoy! Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/29000/5/28463.jpg Summer Sundae Weekender 2007 United Kingdom 06 Aug 07 06 Aug 07 07 Aug 07 Electric Gardens 2007 - Best Bits Electric shots from Mount Ephraim Gardens You've heard the buzz about the boutique festival now check out watt happened at the shockingly good Electric Gardens... Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/28000/5/27939.jpg Electric Gardens 2007 United Kingdom 30 Jul 07 30 Jul 07 30 Jul 07 Arctic Monkeys at Lancashire County Cricket Ground The snaps from the Sheffield scamp's own festival After having the fastest selling debut album ever and a massive headline slot at Glastonbury what could the Arctic Monkeys possibly do next? Hold their own festival of course and we caught it all... Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/28000/5/27830.jpg Arctic Monkeys Live At LCCG 2007 United Kingdom 27 Jul 07 09 Aug 07 09 Aug 07 Global Gathering 2007 - Highlights All the best bits from the dance festival Global Gathering is probably as important as UN assembly. The annual meeting of the best dance acts in the world saw Kofi Annan reportedly cutting shapes in the DnB lounge and even Bin Laden's hiding place being discovered. We've got the pics... Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/29000/5/28204.jpg Global Gathering 2007 United Kingdom 25 Jul 07 25 Jul 07 31 Jul 07 Lovebox 2007 - Best Bits Photos from the two-day festival in London's Victoria Park Despite Sly only joining The Family Stone for a five minute growl before shooting off for a piss, Lovebox had loads to offer from volleyball to carousel raves... Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/28000/5/27515.jpg Lovebox 2007 United Kingdom 24 Jul 07 26 Jul 07 09 Aug 07 Exit Festival 2007 (Serbia) All the shots from Serbia As the rain ruined as many festivals as it could this weekend, the Serbian sunshine scorched the smiling supporters of the Exit Festival. Here are some pictures to make you jealous... Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/28000/5/27758.jpg Exit Festival 2007 Serbia 15 Jul 07 31 Jul 07 Latitude 2007 - Best Bits Poetry, art, theatre, coloured sheep.. Latitude's got it all going. Oh and there are a few bands too... Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/28000/5/27112.jpg Latitude 2007 United Kingdom 15 Jul 07 16 Jul 07 31 Jul 07 Guilfest 2007 - Best Bits All the shots from Stoke Park As the rains descended onto Guilfest so did Supergrass, Squeeze, Madness and Mr Oizo. See the best bits without getting wet.. Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/28000/5/27466.jpg Guilfest 2007 United Kingdom 11 Jul 07 11 Jul 07 12 Jul 07 Bands at Balado - T In The Park 2007 As the world's best bands gathered for T In The Park, so the photographers wiped thier lenses to capture every muddy minute (don't look so surprised Alex)... Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/27000/5/26824.jpg T In The Park 2007 United Kingdom 07 Jul 07 16 Jul 07 19 Jul 07 Live Earth - London Leg The Live Earth had it's fair share of big names and Phil Collins was there too, so were some photographers to catch every moment... Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/27000/5/26970.jpg 07 Jul 07 19 Jul 07 19 Jul 07 Live Earth - Around The World Eco-friendly flicks from the carbon cutting concerts Around the world in ten pictures as we capture the best bits of Live Earth (and yes, it does include Al Gore dancing!)... Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/27000/5/26964.jpg Live Earth United Kingdom 29 Jun 07 29 Jun 07 02 Jul 07 The Green Fields at Glastonbury 2007 Beyond Babylon is the eye-opening world of the Green Fields. Come on in and have a look... Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/27000/5/26639.jpg 28 Jun 07 28 Jun 07 02 Jul 07 Tipi Field Fun at Glastonbury 2007 A little bit of rain never hurt anyone Whatever the weather there is still plenty of (muddy) fun to be found in the Tipi Fields... Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/27000/5/26488.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2007 United Kingdom 28 Jun 07 28 Jun 07 02 Jul 07 Fun In The Rain at Glastonbury 2007 Singing in the rain It may take four washes to get your clothes clean again but everyone always comes back. Even Noah's here thousands of years after he helped Micheal Eavis move the animals from Worthy Farm... Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/27000/5/26509.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2007 United Kingdom 27 Jun 07 27 Jun 07 02 Jul 07 Backstage at Glastonbury 2007 What those celebs really do... A sneaky look at what happens away from the mud and mayhem. It's more rock n roll then a packet of Ready Salted crisps... Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/26000/5/25894.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2007 United Kingdom 04 Feb 10 04 Feb 10 04 Feb 10 04 Feb 10 Here come the girls! First names for Liverpool Sound City revealed Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/17000/5/16819.jpg Liverpool Sound City 2010 United Kingdom 04 Feb 10 04 Feb 10 04 Feb 10 04 Feb 10 Signed, sealed, almost delivered... Will Stevie Wonder be one of the best Glastonbury headliners ever? Two contributors argue both cases... Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/4000/5/3592.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2010 United Kingdom 14 Jan 10 14 Jan 10 14 Jan 10 14 Jan 10 Liverpool Sound City: Look what we built in the snow....a website! David J Pichilingi's Blog #13 Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/48000/5/47449.jpg Liverpool Sound City 2010 United Kingdom 11 Jan 10 11 Jan 10 11 Jan 10 11 Jan 10 Trouble at Reading Festival Grumpy Reading super fan looks at campsite trouble Right, let's be very clear from the outset. It's nothing like being on the frontline in Afghanistan or going on a night out in Cardiff but the trouble at Reading and Leeds causes lots of problems for festival-goers and nearby residents alike. Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/37000/5/36755.jpg Reading Festival 2010 United Kingdom 21 Dec 09 21 Dec 09 21 Dec 09 David J Pichilingi's Blog #12 Sound City Christmas Message Sound City Christmas Message Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/48000/5/47449.jpg Liverpool Sound City 2009 United Kingdom 02 Dec 09 02 Dec 09 02 Dec 09 02 Dec 09 Well done to all the green festivals! Ben blogs about the green improvements made by festivals in the last year Ben blogs about the green improvements made by festivals in the last year Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/50000/5/49960.jpg The UK Festival Awards 2009 United Kingdom 02 Dec 09 02 Dec 09 02 Dec 09 02 Dec 09 Reaction: This is it! The Strokes will headline Rock Ness The organisers big back and throw a New York City curveball The one announcement I wasn't expecting to hear when I came into work this morning was The Strokes confirmed to headline Rock Ness. Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/16000/5/15171.jpg Rock Ness 2010 United Kingdom 30 Nov 09 30 Nov 09 30 Nov 09 30 Nov 09 Top green teams pick up their gongs at the UK Festival Awards A Greener Festival at the UK Festival Awards A Greener Festival at the UK Festival Awards hands out their awards Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/3000/5/2709.jpg The UK Festival Awards 2009 United Kingdom 30 Nov 09 30 Nov 09 02 Dec 09 02 Dec 09 U2 if you want to, but I'll be elsewhere... The booking is at least 15 years too late It is somewhat apt that U2 have been chosen to headline the 40th edition of the Glastonbury Festival: they're the middle of the road, middle-aged band for an event that, in human years at least, is reaching the same milestone. Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/17000/5/16565.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2010 United Kingdom 18 Nov 09 18 Nov 09 18 Nov 09 18 Nov 09 David J Pichilingi's Blog #11 The case of the homeless ducks in Dubai The case of the homeless ducks in Dubai... Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/48000/5/47449.jpg Dubai Sound City 2009 United Kingdom 18 Nov 09 18 Nov 09 18 Nov 09 18 Nov 09 Want to play at Glastonbury? There are two competitions that might just get you there! There are two competitions that might just get you there! Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/33000/5/32628.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2010 United Kingdom 16 Nov 09 16 Nov 09 16 Nov 09 16 Nov 09 The leaving of Liverpool... It's all over for Liverpool Music Week Liverpool Music Week draws to a close this weekend and although almost three weeks revelry is enough for anyone, I am really looking forward to next year. Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/50000/5/49450.jpg Liverpool Music Week 2009 United Kingdom 14 Nov 09 14 Nov 09 16 Nov 09 16 Nov 09 Liverpool Music Week: sheltered from the storm Our reporter gets dose two of Liverpool Music Week Our reporter gets dose two of Liverpool Music Week... and it's raining! Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/49000/5/48474.jpg Liverpool Music Week 2009 United Kingdom 14 Nov 09 14 Nov 09 16 Nov 09 16 Nov 09 Sitting on the dock with The Bays Hot Club de Paris, Field Music and more in Liverpool Hot Club de Paris, Field Music and more in Liverpool Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/29000/5/28426.jpg Liverpool Music Week 2009 United Kingdom 09 Nov 09 09 Nov 09 09 Nov 09 09 Nov 09 Fear and loving in Liverpool Seasick Steve and lose cars keys at Liverpool Music Week Seasick Steve and lose cars keys at Liverpool Music Week... Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/50000/5/49039.jpg Liverpool Music Week 2009 United Kingdom 07 Nov 09 07 Nov 09 07 Nov 09 07 Nov 09 If three is the magic number, then four is just bad luck... Another headache for Dubai Sound City Another headache for Dubai Sound City... Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/43000/5/42261.jpg Dubai Sound City 2009 United Kingdom 07 Nov 09 07 Nov 09 07 Nov 09 07 Nov 09 Scousers, swine flu and Seasick Steve - Liverpool Music Week is taking shape... Twisted Wheel, a bit of hip hop and more Twisted Wheel, a bit of hip hop and more... Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/36000/5/35958.jpg Liverpool Music Week 2009 United Kingdom 06 Nov 09 06 Nov 09 06 Nov 09 10 Nov 09 David J Pichilingi's Blog #10 DAY 1, Dubai Sound City DAY 1, Dubai Sound City Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/50000/5/49624.jpg Dubai Sound City 2009 United Kingdom 06 Nov 09 06 Nov 09 06 Nov 09 06 Nov 09 Dubai Sound City, erm, shock: Bez can't get into the county... De La Soul won't be showing either, but it's still hot! De La Soul won't be showing either, but it's still hot! Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/24000/5/23438.jpg Dubai Sound City 2009 United Kingdom 06 Nov 09 06 Nov 09 06 Nov 09 06 Nov 09 Here we go, Liverpool Music Week kicks off Phil Brady on a musical magical mystery tour Phil Brady on a musical magical mystery tour... Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/50000/5/49450.jpg Liverpool Music Week 2009 United Kingdom 05 Nov 09 05 Nov 09 05 Nov 09 07 Nov 09 Sober Sound City: can our hedonistic heroes perform dry in Dubai? Sex and drugs and rock and roll. Without the sex or drugs... Sex and drugs and rock and roll. Without the sex or drugs... Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/29000/5/28654.jpg Dubai Sound City 2009 United Kingdom 05 Nov 09 05 Nov 09 05 Nov 09 05 Nov 09 A Greener Festival Blog #14 Green n Clean award winners announced Green n Clean award winners announced Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/17000/5/16819.jpg T In The Park 2010 United Kingdom 03 Nov 09 03 Nov 09 03 Nov 09 03 Nov 09 Mike Deane's Blog #2 Mike selects some of his picks of the week Mike selects some of his picks of the week... Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/50000/5/49518.jpg Liverpool Music Week 2009 United Kingdom 03 Nov 09 03 Nov 09 03 Nov 09 10 Nov 09 David J Pichilingi's Blog #9 Carly takes over from Dave as the site takes shape Carly takes over from Dave as the site takes shape Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/50000/5/49606.jpg Dubai Sound City 2009 United Kingdom 27 Oct 09 27 Oct 09 27 Oct 09 27 Oct 09 David J Pichilingi's Blog #8 Nearly a week to go and David is talking about television Nearly a week to go and David is talking about television rights and flying the bands out... Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/48000/5/47449.jpg Dubai Sound City 2009 United Kingdom 27 Oct 09 27 Oct 09 27 Oct 09 27 Oct 09 Respect Your Festival Blog #1 Jenni introduces Respect Your Festival Jenni introduces Respect Your Festival Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/50000/5/49520.jpg 26 Oct 09 26 Oct 09 26 Oct 09 26 Oct 09 The Better Festival Group An introductory blog to The Better Festival Group An introductory blog to The Better Festival Group... Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/25000/5/24547.jpg Reading Festival 2010 United Kingdom 26 Oct 09 26 Oct 09 26 Oct 09 26 Oct 09 Sex, Drugs and Touts: what have all 3 got in common? Our Reading resident writer tackles touts Our Reading resident writer tackles touts... Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/38000/5/37016.jpg Reading Festival 2010 United Kingdom 23 Oct 09 23 Oct 09 23 Oct 09 Mike Deane's Blog #1 Liverpool Music Week's head honcho speaks out Liverpool Music Week's head honcho speaks out Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/50000/5/49518.jpg Liverpool Music Week 2009 United Kingdom 22 Oct 09 22 Oct 09 22 Oct 09 22 Oct 09 Reading Festival Needs to Be More Like Glastonbury Reading fans having their say... Reading lover Janusz Jasinski muses over a ticket registration system... Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/25000/5/24548.jpg Reading Festival 2010 United Kingdom 19 Oct 09 19 Oct 09 19 Oct 09 21 Oct 09 A Greener Festival Blog #13 The Greener Festival Award winners are announced The Greener Festival Award winners are announced... Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/50000/5/49412.jpg 15 Oct 09 15 Oct 09 15 Oct 09 David J Pichilingi's Blog #7 With Dubai Sound City approaching, David's getting sleepless nights... With Dubai Sound City approaching, David's getting sleepless nights... Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/48000/5/47449.jpg Dubai Sound City 2009 United Kingdom 07 Oct 09 07 Oct 09 07 Oct 09 07 Oct 09 David J Pichilingi's Blog #6 Ian Brown's show and the case of the tattooed man... Ian Brown's Dubai show and the case of the tattooed man... Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/48000/5/47449.jpg Dubai Sound City 2009 United Kingdom 01 Oct 09 01 Oct 09 01 Oct 09 01 Oct 09 David J Pichilingi's Blog #5 David is in Dubai with Ian Brown David is in Dubai with Ian Brown... Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/48000/5/47449.jpg Dubai Sound City 2009 United Kingdom 23 Sep 09 28 Sep 09 28 Sep 09 David J Pichilingi's Blog #4 David is getting very excited as the Dubai Sound City Line-Up grows David is getting very excited as the Dubai Sound City Line-Up grows Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/48000/5/47449.jpg Dubai Sound City 2009 United Kingdom 16 Sep 09 16 Sep 09 15 Sep 09 16 Sep 09 David J Pichilingi's Blog #3 David reveals the full Dubai Sound City line-up This week David reveals the full Dubai Sound City line-up in his blog. Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/48000/5/47449.jpg Dubai Sound City 2009 United Kingdom 16 Sep 09 16 Sep 09 16 Sep 09 A Greener Festival Blog #12 The A Greener Festival team visit the last festivals of the summer The A Greener Festival team visit the last festivals of the summer... Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/50000/5/49085.jpg 09 Sep 09 09 Sep 09 08 Sep 09 09 Sep 09 David J Pichilingi's Blog #2 The first names for Dubai Sound City are revealed This week, Liverpool and Dubai Sound City's David J Pichilingi reveals the first names for the Middle Eastern excursion... Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/48000/5/47449.jpg Dubai Sound City 2009 United Kingdom 04 Sep 09 04 Sep 09 04 Sep 09 04 Sep 09 James Barton (Creamfields) Blog #8 James Barton takes us through his Creamfields 2009 James Barton takes us through his experience of Creamfields 2009... Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/49000/5/48126.jpg Creamfields 2009 United Kingdom 01 Sep 09 01 Sep 09 01 Sep 09 01 Sep 09 David J Pichilingi's Blog #1 The Sound City boast about his plans on Dubai Sound City's David J Pichilingi first blog about their Dubai excursion... Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/48000/5/47449.jpg Liverpool Sound City 2010 United Kingdom 27 Aug 09 27 Aug 09 27 Aug 09 James Barton (Creamfields) Blog #7 Countdown to Creamfields! Final preparations are underway, with just days to go until Creamfields 2009 kicks off. Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/18000/5/17824.jpg Creamfields 2009 United Kingdom 25 Aug 09 25 Aug 09 25 Aug 09 25 Aug 09 James Barton (Creamfields) Blog #6 All the tickets have sold out With less than a week to go, James Barton reveals that the festival has sold out... Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/18000/5/17824.jpg Creamfields 2009 United Kingdom 24 Aug 09 24 Aug 09 24 Aug 09 24 Aug 09 Rob da Bank's blog #17 An exclusive video blog live from the site Instead of quilling in good ol' black and white, Rob has gone to the Isle of Wight to produce a video blog from the Bestival site this week... Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/3000/5/2717.jpg Bestival 2009 United Kingdom 24 Aug 09 24 Aug 09 24 Aug 09 24 Aug 09 Christian O'Connell (V Festival Blog) #4 The Absolute Radio DJ blogs about his highlights In his final blog entry, Christian writes about Oasis' no show, Snow Patrol and his V Festival highlights... Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/46000/5/45941.jpg V Festival Chelmsford 2009 United Kingdom 23 Aug 09 23 Aug 09 23 Aug 09 23 Aug 09 Christian O'Connell (V Festival Blog) #3 Christian breaks bad news for Oasis fans Absolute Radio presenter Christian O'Connell has some very bad news for Oasis fans... Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/46000/5/45941.jpg V Festival Chelmsford 2009 United Kingdom 22 Aug 09 22 Aug 09 22 Aug 09 22 Aug 09 Christian O'Connell (V Festival Blog) #2 Christian is preparing to interview Oasis Christian is preparing to interview Oasis... Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/46000/5/45941.jpg V Festival Chelmsford 2009 United Kingdom 21 Aug 09 21 Aug 09 21 Aug 09 22 Aug 09 Christian O'Connell (V Festival Blog) #1 The Absolute Radio DJ blogs about nudists and driving cars into swimming pools.... Absolute Radio DJ, Christian O'Connell's first V Festival blog is all about nudists and driving Suggs' car into swimming pools.... Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/46000/5/45941.jpg V Festival Chelmsford 2009 United Kingdom 17 Aug 09 17 Aug 09 17 Aug 09 17 Aug 09 Rob Da Bank's blog #16 Rob's top five things to look out for at Bestival 2009 Rob counts down to Bestival with his top five things to see over the weekend... Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/39000/5/38618.jpg Bestival 2009 United Kingdom 14 Aug 09 14 Aug 09 14 Aug 09 14 Aug 09 Gabrielle Miller (Summer Sundae Weekender) Blog #4 The final is ready to go With queues outside the gate, Gabrielle Miller blogs about the final touches before Summer Sundae Weekender starts... Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/46000/5/45820.jpg Summer Sundae Weekender 2009 United Kingdom 13 Aug 09 13 Aug 09 13 Aug 09 13 Aug 09 Gabrielle Miller (Summer Sundae Weekender) Blog #3 Campers start arriving today, but is the festival ready? Gabrielle Miller blogs about the press area and the all important weather... Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/46000/5/45819.jpg Summer Sundae Weekender 2009 United Kingdom