07 Feb 12 07 Feb 12 07 Feb 12 07 Feb 12 Yasmin review - HMV Next Big Thing 2012 'Excellent remixes with both the street and dance floor in mind' Dan Davies checks out Yasmin and Sway at the HMV Next Big Thing Festival at a snow capped Borderline venue, deep in Soho. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78894.jpg HMV Next Big Thing 2012 United Kingdom 15 Jan 12 15 Jan 12 15 Jan 12 15 Jan 12 Eurosonic Noorderslag 2012 review 'It remains as relevant and musically influential as ever' Review of Eurosonic Noorderslag 2012 in Groningen, The Netherlands. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78763.jpg Eurosonic Noorderslag 2012 Netherlands 15 Jan 12 16 Jan 12 15 Jan 12 16 Jan 12 Iceage - Eurosonic Noorderslag 2012 review 'A visceral, anarchic whirlwind' Iceage at Eurosonic Nooderslag 2012 review. We want to hear your thoughts too. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78769.jpg Eurosonic Noorderslag 2012 Netherlands 14 Jan 12 14 Jan 12 14 Jan 12 14 Jan 12 Daughter - Eurosonic Nooderslag 2012 review 'Her gasping reflections are stunningly crafted' Daughter at Eurosonic Nooderslag 2012 review. We want to hear your thoughts too. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78738.jpg Eurosonic Noorderslag 2012 Netherlands 14 Jan 12 14 Jan 12 14 Jan 12 14 Jan 12 Tribes - Eurosonic Nooderslag 2012 review 'Rock n roll suddenly sounds inspiriting again' Tribes at Eurosonic Nooderslag 2012 review. We want to hear your thoughts too. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78737.jpg Eurosonic Noorderslag 2012 Netherlands 14 Jan 12 14 Jan 12 14 Jan 12 14 Jan 12 Niki and the Dove - Eurosonic Noorderslag 2012 review 'Niki and the Dove remain enigmatic enigmas' Niki and the Dove at Eurosonic Nooderslag 2012 review. We want to hear your thoughts too. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/39000/5/38200.jpg Eurosonic Noorderslag 2012 Netherlands 14 Jan 12 14 Jan 12 15 Jan 12 Emeli Sande - Eurosonic Noorderslag 2012 review 'Built for the heights of the Royal Albert Hall' Emeli Sande at Eurosonic Nooderslag 2012 review. We want to hear your thoughts too. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78754.jpg Eurosonic Noorderslag 2012 Netherlands 13 Jan 12 13 Jan 12 13 Jan 12 14 Jan 12 Jamie N Commons - Eurosonic Noorderslag 2012 review 'Queue up to praise this man' Jamie N Commons at Eurosonic Nooderslag 2012 review. We want to hear your thoughts too. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78731.jpg Eurosonic Noorderslag 2012 Netherlands 13 Jan 12 13 Jan 12 13 Jan 12 14 Jan 12 Spector - Eurosonic Nooderslag 2012 review 'A wily recall of the halcyon days of 2005' Spector at Eurosonic Nooderslag 2012 review. We want to hear your thoughts too. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/72000/5/71469.jpg Eurosonic Noorderslag 2012 Netherlands 13 Jan 12 13 Jan 12 15 Jan 12 Anna Calvi - Eurosonic Noorderslag 2012 review 'Tonight's performance was a stab at high drama' Anna Calvi at Eurosonic Nooderslag 2012 review. We want to hear your thoughts too. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/75000/5/74699.jpg Eurosonic Noorderslag 2012 Netherlands 13 Jan 12 13 Jan 12 13 Jan 12 13 Jan 12 Lianne La Havas - Eurosonic Nooderslag 2012 review 'There's plenty of variety to her crushing broken-heartedness' Lianne La Havas at Eurosonic Nooderslag 2012 review. We want to hear your thoughts too. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78733.jpg Eurosonic Noorderslag 2012 Netherlands 30 Oct 11 30 Oct 11 30 Oct 11 30 Oct 11 Relentless Freeze Festival 2011 review 'Let's hope the success of this year's Freeze means it will run for a long time to come' Overall: 8/10 Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78301.jpg Relentless Energy Drink Freeze Festival 2011 United Kingdom 18 Oct 11 18 Oct 11 18 Oct 11 18 Oct 11 The Horrors @ The Warehouse Project 2011 review "The Warehouse Project is a breeding ground for hedonism." The Horrors and The Kills play one of the 32 Manchester Warehouse Project events. Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/78000/5/77229.jpg The Warehouse Project 2011 United Kingdom 13 Sep 11 13 Sep 11 13 Sep 11 13 Sep 11 Outlook Festival 2011 review 'A landmark event on the dubstep calender' Overall: 8/10 Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/65000/5/64097.jpg Outlook Festival 2011 Croatia 12 Sep 11 12 Sep 11 12 Sep 11 12 Sep 11 BBC Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park 2011 review Gary Barlow, Chic and more play London Overall: 8/10 Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78135.jpg Radio Two Live in Hyde Park United Kingdom 12 Sep 11 12 Sep 11 12 Sep 11 12 Sep 11 Bestival 2011 review 'Bestival is how festivaling should be done in 2011' 9.5/10 Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78192.jpg Bestival 2011 United Kingdom 06 Sep 11 06 Sep 11 06 Sep 11 06 Sep 11 End Of The Road Festival 2011 review 'Relaxed and slow paced, the charm of this festival is still intact' 9/10 Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/77000/5/76191.jpg End Of The Road Festival 2011 United Kingdom 31 Aug 11 31 Aug 11 31 Aug 11 31 Aug 11 South West Four 2011 review 'A haven for those with a thirst for the finest electronica around' Overall: 7/10 Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/78000/5/77714.jpg South West Four 2011 United Kingdom 29 Aug 11 29 Aug 11 29 Aug 11 02 Sep 11 Rock en Seine 2011 review 'Rock en Seine sure does a lot of simple things well' Overall: 8/10 Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/72000/5/71651.jpg Rock en Seine Festival 2011 France 28 Aug 11 28 Aug 11 28 Aug 11 30 Aug 11 Leeds Festival 2011 review 'A tale of youthful enthusiasm overcoming nature's misery.' Overall: 7/10 Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/77000/5/76318.jpg Leeds Festival 2011 United Kingdom 28 Aug 11 29 Aug 11 28 Aug 11 29 Aug 11 Reading Festival 2011 review 'Great bands, great performances, set in front of a rather youthful crowd' Overall: 8/10 Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/77000/5/76386.jpg Reading Festival 2011 United Kingdom 23 Aug 11 23 Aug 11 23 Aug 11 23 Aug 11 Beautiful Days 2011 review 'This festival has lost none of its charm over nine years' Overall: 8/10 Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/76000/5/75907.jpg Beautiful Days 2011 United Kingdom 23 Aug 11 23 Aug 11 23 Aug 11 23 Aug 11 V Festival 2011 review - Staffordshire 'It remains one of the biggest festivals and best' Overall: 9/10 Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/76000/5/75815.jpg V Festival 2011 Staffordshire United Kingdom 22 Aug 11 22 Aug 11 22 Aug 11 26 Jan 12 V Festival 2011 review - Chelmsford 'So defiantly mainstream, that as festivals go, it's pretty alternative' Overall: 8/10 Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/76000/5/75736.jpg V Festival 2011 Chelmsford United Kingdom 22 Aug 11 22 Aug 11 22 Aug 11 23 Aug 11 Lowlands Festival 2011 review 'Stylised and stylish, there is a sensation of being elsewhere' Overall: 6/10 Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/76000/5/75528.jpg Lowlands Festival 2011 Netherlands 21 Aug 11 21 Aug 11 21 Aug 11 21 Aug 11 FM4 Frequency Festival 2011 review Foo Fighters, Rise Against and more shine in Austria Overall: 7/10 Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/72000/5/71418.jpg FM4 Frequency Festival 2011 Austria 21 Aug 11 21 Aug 11 21 Aug 11 21 Aug 11 Green Man Festival 2011 review 'One of the most overwhelmingly lovely festival experiences out there' Overall: 9/10 Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/71000/5/70317.jpg Green Man Festival 2011 United Kingdom 15 Aug 11 15 Aug 11 15 Aug 11 16 Aug 11 Standon Calling 2011 review Laura Foster reports on The Monster Mash Overall: 8/10 Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/76000/5/75209.jpg Standon Calling 2011 United Kingdom 15 Aug 11 15 Aug 11 15 Aug 11 15 Aug 11 Relentless Boardmasters 2011 review The summer party floods Newquay as DJs spin up a storm Overall: 8/10 Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/76000/5/75105.jpg Relentless Boardmasters 2011 United Kingdom 15 Aug 11 15 Aug 11 15 Aug 11 15 Aug 11 Summer Sundae Weekender 2011 review Chris Eustace checks out the laidback Leicester bash Overall: 8.5/10 Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/42000/5/41904.jpg Summer Sundae Weekender 2011 United Kingdom 14 Aug 11 14 Aug 11 14 Aug 11 14 Aug 11 Bloodstock Open Air 2011 review 'It combines serious metal with the down right daft' Overall: 7/10 Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/76000/5/75077.jpg Bloodstock Open Air 2011 United Kingdom 09 Aug 11 09 Aug 11 09 Aug 11 09 Aug 11 Hevy 2011 review Fierce showcase of up-and-coming hardcore and punk in Kent Overall: 7/10 Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/75000/5/74761.jpg Hevy Music Festival 2011 United Kingdom 08 Aug 11 08 Aug 11 08 Aug 11 09 Aug 11 The Big Chill 2011 review This wasn't going to be about Kanye, honest Overall: 9/10 Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/75000/5/74624.jpg The Big Chill 2011 United Kingdom 07 Aug 11 07 Aug 11 07 Aug 11 07 Aug 11 Wacken 2011 review The monster metal-fest goes harder, faster and louder Overall 9/10 Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/74000/5/73037.jpg Wacken Open Air 2011 Germany 07 Aug 11 07 Aug 11 07 Aug 11 09 Aug 11 Field Day 2011 review The fifth anniversary for the alternative subculture festival Overall: 7/10 Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/75000/5/74680.jpg Field Day 2011 United Kingdom 06 Aug 11 06 Aug 11 06 Aug 11 06 Aug 11 Kendal Calling 2011 review 'The 6th edition of Kendal Calling is the best yet' Overall: 8/10 Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/75000/5/74597.jpg Kendal Calling 2011 United Kingdom 06 Aug 11 06 Aug 11 06 Aug 11 06 Aug 11 Underage Festival 2011 review 'It remains an accomplished opening to the world of festivals for the next generation.' Overall: 7/10 Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/75000/5/74593.jpg Underage Festival 2011 United Kingdom 01 Aug 11 01 Aug 11 01 Aug 11 01 Aug 11 Cambridge Folk Festival 2011 review 46-years-old Cambridge Folk Festival still tries to mix nu and old Overall: 6/10 Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/59000/5/58474.jpg Cambridge Folk Festival 2011 United Kingdom 01 Aug 11 01 Aug 11 01 Aug 11 02 Aug 11 Camp Bestival 2011 review 'The ultimate in family festivals' Overall: 9/10 Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/75000/5/74103.jpg Camp Bestival 2011 United Kingdom 01 Aug 11 01 Aug 11 01 Aug 11 01 Aug 11 Ben and Jerry's Sundae On The Common 2011 review A festival that is anything but half baked Overall: 9/10 Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/74000/5/73196.jpg Ben and Jerry's Sundae On The Common 2011 United Kingdom 01 Aug 11 01 Aug 11 01 Aug 11 01 Aug 11 WOMAD 2011 review 'Whoever you are, this is a great weekend for everyone' Overall: 8/10 Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/63000/5/62978.jpg WOMAD 2011 United Kingdom 31 Jul 11 31 Jul 11 31 Jul 11 01 Aug 11 Global Gathering 2011 review One huge rave-a-thon and behemoth of the dance world Overall: 7/10 Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/74000/5/73992.jpg Global Gathering 2011 United Kingdom 26 Jul 11 26 Jul 11 26 Jul 11 26 Jul 11 Secret Garden Party 2011 review 'An intimate hedonistic playground and dream-like idyll' Overall: 9/10 Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/74000/5/73729.jpg Secret Garden Party 2011 United Kingdom 25 Jul 11 25 Jul 11 25 Jul 11 26 Jul 11 Truck Festival 2011 review It may be longer, but it's still local Overall: 8/10 Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/74000/5/73193.jpg Truck Festival 2011 United Kingdom 25 Jul 11 25 Jul 11 25 Jul 11 25 Jul 11 High Voltage Festival 2011 review 'A wonderfully classic rock event with a celebratory feel' Overall 9/10 Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/74000/5/73286.jpg High Voltage Festival 2011 United Kingdom 23 Jul 11 23 Jul 11 23 Jul 11 25 Jul 11 Ibiza Rocks 2011 review 'Sixth year anniversary event for island festival is a veritable success' Overall: 9/10 Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/74000/5/73176.jpg Ibiza Rocks 2011 Spain 21 Jul 11 21 Jul 11 21 Jul 11 24 Jul 11 Dour Festival 2011 review 'The Belgian bash is a must for anyone' Overall: 7/10 Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/71000/5/70484.jpg Dour Festival 2011 Belgium 18 Jul 11 18 Jul 11 18 Jul 11 19 Jul 11 Guilfest 2011 review 'One of the highlights of the town's year' Overall: 7/10 Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/74000/5/73091.jpg Guilfest 2011 United Kingdom 18 Jul 11 18 Jul 11 18 Jul 11 18 Jul 11 Melt! Festival 2011 review 'A kick ass line-up in a spectacular setting' Overall: 8/10 Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/70000/5/69676.jpg Melt! Festival 2011 Germany 18 Jul 11 18 Jul 11 18 Jul 11 20 Jul 11 Festival Internacional de Benicassim 2011 review 'There's no sense of time here but it's great being stuck in Limbo' Overall: 7/10 Festival Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/38000/5/37898.jpg Festival Internacional de Benicassim 2011 Spain 06 Feb 12 06 Feb 12 06 Feb 12 08 Feb 12 VF's Top 5 snow festivals of 2012 Events good enough to give you the chills! As our Winter Wonderland turns to slush, let's have a look at the Top 5 Snow Festivals in 2012. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/66000/5/65965.jpg The Big Snow Festival 2011 Andorra 30 Jan 12 30 Jan 12 30 Jan 12 01 Feb 12 Lana Del Rey - 'Born To Die' album review 'A brawny and restorative effort at the worn female pop template' 'Born To Die' by Lana Del Rey has been one of the most hyped albums of 2012 so far. Daniel Fahey gives his verdict. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78713.jpg 26 Jan 12 26 Jan 12 24 Jan 12 30 Jan 12 The 2 Bears - 'Be Strong' album review 'It achieves moments of greatness in attempting something for everyone' The 2 Bears come out of hibernation to release debut album 'Be Strong'. Robyn Burrow has a listen. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78715.jpg Bestival 2012 United Kingdom 25 Jan 12 25 Jan 12 25 Jan 12 26 Jan 12 Stellar line-ups: a Next Big Thing 2012 preview Following newborn stars as they become giants Do you fancy coming to spot some newly formed stars with Virtual Festivals? Chris Eustace dusts off his telescope to look out at the latest musical galaxies forming. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78754.jpg HMV Next Big Thing 2012 United Kingdom 25 Jan 12 25 Jan 12 25 Jan 12 30 Jan 12 Dizzee Rascal: in his own words From 'Boy In Da Corner' to Wakestock headliner Dizzee Rascal is many things, but easily categorised certainly is not one of them, writes David Hillier. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/62000/5/61878.jpg Wakestock 2012 United Kingdom 23 Jan 12 23 Jan 12 17 Jan 12 24 Jan 12 T In The Park 2012 rumours round-up Find out who might be stepping out at Balado... Welcome to the first round-up of T In The Park 2012 rumours from across the web. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/70000/5/69556.jpg T in the Park 2012 United Kingdom 19 Jan 12 19 Jan 12 19 Jan 12 23 Jan 12 The top five Download Festival gambles Their oddest bookings from Lethal Bizzle to My Chemical Romance Ryan Duggleby looks at those line-up gambles that Download Festival bookers have taken in the past and whether they hit the jackpot or made them look like a little crackpot. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/34000/5/33863.jpg Download Festival 2012 United Kingdom 19 Jan 12 19 Jan 12 19 Jan 12 24 Jan 12 The Shape of Punk to Come Revisiting seminal LPs from Refused and At The Drive-In Chris Swindells finds out why the return of At The Drive-In and Refused will make the two most anticipated live music events of the year. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78778.jpg Coachella 2012 Weekend 1 United States 18 Jan 12 18 Jan 12 18 Jan 12 20 Jan 12 Sonisphere 2012 rumours round up The best Sonisphere rumours from around the net Chris Eustace runs down the top rumours for the fourth edition of Sonisphere, coming this July. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/63000/5/62906.jpg Sonisphere 2012 United Kingdom 16 Jan 12 12 Jan 12 12 Jan 12 16 Jan 12 Hi again! The 5 biggest comebacks of 2012 The returns that will shake up the festival scene Fiona Madden looks at the biggest comebacks of the summer. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/53000/5/52641.jpg Reading Festival 2012 United Kingdom 14 Jan 12 14 Jan 12 14 Jan 12 14 Jan 12 Jessie Ware - Eurosonic Noorderslag 2012 review 'Once collaborator now fledging solo songstress' Jessie Ware at Eurosonic Nooderslag 2012 review. We want to hear your thoughts too. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78735.jpg Eurosonic Noorderslag 2012 Netherlands 13 Jan 12 13 Jan 12 13 Jan 12 19 Jan 12 Re-live Eurosonic Noorderslag 2012 Live sessions, reviews, photos, interviews and much more Re-live the best of Eurosonic Noorderslag 2012 in The Netherlands with live sessions, reviews, photos, interviews and much more! Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78733.jpg Eurosonic Noorderslag 2012 Netherlands 04 Jan 12 04 Jan 12 04 Jan 12 04 Jan 12 Eurosonic Noorderslag 2012: five to watch Who to see over in the Netherlands Kai Jones takes us through the best five acts to catch at Eurosonic Noorderslag 2012, which takes place at to Groningen in the Netherlands from 11-13 January. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/66000/5/65400.jpg Eurosonic Noorderslag 2012 Netherlands 01 Dec 11 01 Dec 11 01 Dec 11 02 Dec 11 The Cure - 'Bestival Live 2011' album review 'A glimpse of intense majesty rarely witnessed on large stages' The Cure - 'Bestival Live 2011' album allows everyone to enjoy the band's warmth, argues Chris Swindells. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/78000/5/77871.jpg Bestival 2011 United Kingdom 11 Nov 11 11 Nov 11 11 Nov 11 22 Nov 11 Are brass bands making a comeback? Tuba-tter believe it, argues Daniel Fahey... Is Daniel Fahey losing his mind or are brass bands really back? Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78338.jpg Field Day 2011 United Kingdom 31 Oct 11 01 Nov 11 31 Oct 11 01 Nov 11 Sonisphere Festival: Video highlights Guess the 2012 headliners and win VIP tickets! To mark the week long 'Headliners' competition with Sonisphere we look back at some of the greatest moments of the festivals' history. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/74000/5/73070.jpg Sonisphere 2012 United Kingdom 25 Oct 11 25 Oct 11 25 Oct 11 25 Oct 11 Please Don't Reform! Five bands that really shouldn't reform I mean really shouldn't reform, please just think of the children. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/37000/5/36894.jpg 22 Oct 11 22 Oct 11 22 Oct 11 28 Oct 11 Isle Of Wight Festival: The Video Highlights Watch highlights and guess the 2012 headliners! Check out this exclusive video of highlights from Isle Of Wight Festival 2011, including Kings Of Leon, Beady Eye and Plan B. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/51000/5/50285.jpg Isle of Wight Festival 2011 United Kingdom 20 Oct 11 20 Oct 11 20 Oct 11 28 Oct 11 Wouldn't it be Ice: Freeze 2011 previewed Why you shouldn't eat the yellow snow Chris Eustace writes the definitive preview guide to the coolest event on the 2011 festival calendar, Relentless Freeze Festival 2011. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/65000/5/64922.jpg Relentless Energy Drink Freeze Festival 2011 United Kingdom 12 Oct 11 12 Oct 11 12 Oct 11 17 Oct 11 Mad For It: The MWP 2011 preview 32 parties in 3 months. Our bumper preview guide to the longest dance event in the history of the North. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/66000/5/65256.jpg The Warehouse Project 2011 United Kingdom 06 Oct 11 06 Oct 11 06 Oct 11 14 Oct 11 In video: VF's festival review 2011 Mud, love and action from 89 festivals around the world! Watch our video highlights from 2011 as we go around the world from Biffy in Beefa to Mr Slim at Snowbombing and all the mud-splattered goodness in-between... Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/78000/5/77246.jpg Volvo Snowbombing 2011 Austria 27 Sep 11 27 Sep 11 26 Sep 11 03 Oct 11 Retrospectival: A look back at festivals in June 2011 Rain, Bono and Mr Tumble getting 10/10? Phew, June was odd... Chris Eustace steps back into his soggy wellies in an attempt to wistfully reminisce about festivals in June. Umbrellas recommended. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/71000/5/70382.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2011 United Kingdom 23 Sep 11 23 Sep 11 23 Sep 11 27 Sep 11 VF's Top 10 festival headliners of 2011 - vote for yours! Who plugged in and turned it on in 2011? We've gone all Einstein on the figures and from Slipknot to Gary Barlow calculated the top ten festival headliners of the summer - now tell us what you think! Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/78000/5/77261.jpg Isle of Wight Festival 2011 United Kingdom 21 Sep 11 21 Sep 11 21 Sep 11 22 Sep 11 Video: our five best Austin City Limits 2011 shows Watch Coldplay, Foster The People, more live at the US Festival You may not have been able to make it out to the US for the event itself, so we've brought a touch of the desert back to the UK with our top five Austin City Limits 2011 shows in video. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/70000/5/69735.jpg Austin City Limits 2008 United States 20 Sep 11 20 Sep 11 20 Sep 11 20 Sep 11 Retrospectival: a look back at festivals in May 2011 Odd Future with Will n Kate, Camden Crawl, drunkenness and more! It may already seem like ages ago, but the month of May 2011 managed to cram a lot of things in to its 31 days. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/77000/5/76522.jpg Volvo Snowbombing 2011 Austria 19 Sep 11 19 Sep 11 19 Sep 11 19 Sep 11 Video: West Dean Festival 2011 highlights Check out the successful first event in under four minutes In its first year West Dean Festival proved to be an instant success, massively enjoyed by all who attended. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/73000/5/72245.jpg The West Dean Festival 2011 United Kingdom 08 Sep 11 08 Sep 11 08 Sep 11 08 Sep 11 Festival fancy dress: what to pack for Bestival 2011 We've got outfits for men and women If you're heading to the Isle of Wight from 8-11 September then it had better be for Bestival 2011. Here's your guide to what fancy dress to wear. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/64000/5/63859.jpg Bestival 2011 United Kingdom 08 Sep 11 08 Sep 11 08 Sep 11 22 Sep 11 Live from Bestival 2011 Reviews, photos, interviews and much more We're live from Bestival 2011 with reviews, photos, interviews and much more! Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/78000/5/77867.jpg Bestival 2011 United Kingdom 06 Sep 11 06 Sep 11 06 Sep 11 07 Sep 11 Festival fashion: What to pack for Bestival 2011 Ryde the fashion wave to Bestival If you're heading to the Isle of Wight from 8th-11th of September then it had better be for Bestival! With the likes of Kelis, Pendulum, Nero and (get your cowboy hats ready..) the Village People, you're bound to have a fist-pumping weeked! Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/65000/5/64284.jpg Bestival 2011 United Kingdom 06 Sep 11 06 Sep 11 06 Sep 11 06 Sep 11 David and Goliath: how the small festivals are succeeding 'A celebratory observation of those that got it right' What makes a successful festival? Alex Fahey looks at the 2011 festival triumphs and enthuses over how the smaller events are getting it right. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/77000/5/76166.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2011 United Kingdom 06 Sep 11 06 Sep 11 06 Sep 11 06 Sep 11 Above average: Mercury Prize winners on critic's scores alone All the nominees get their marks for festival performances Later on this evening, we'll discovery who follows last year's winners The XX and takes home the Mercury Music Prize, but what if their festival performances counted towards who triumphed? Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/70000/5/69718.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2011 United Kingdom 02 Sep 11 02 Sep 11 02 Sep 11 06 Sep 11 Live from End Of The Road 2011 News, features and videos from End Of The Road All our coverage from End Of The Road 2011. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/31000/5/30072.jpg End Of The Road Festival 2011 United Kingdom 01 Sep 11 31 Aug 11 31 Aug 11 01 Sep 11 Saving the Bestival until last: a Bestival 2011 preview What to expect, who to watch, Spotify playlist, more Get on the Bestival bus - last stop, Funky Town. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/25000/5/24861.jpg Bestival 2011 United Kingdom 01 Sep 11 01 Sep 11 31 Aug 11 01 Sep 11 Why you should watch: Bjork at Bestival 2011 'We're talking about someone who specialises in the unexpected' Chris Eustace looks at just why Bjork will be unmissable at Bestival 2011, plus a Bjork Spotify playlist to get you in the mood. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/25000/5/24861.jpg Bestival 2011 United Kingdom 01 Sep 11 01 Sep 11 01 Sep 11 01 Sep 11 Why you should watch: The Cure at Bestival 2011 'An audacious coup with as much to do with fringes as back catalogues' The festival return of The Cure isn't about length of absence, fringes or back catalogue, writes Fiona Gladstone; it's more an amalgamation of all three. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/15000/5/14048.jpg Bestival 2011 United Kingdom 30 Aug 11 30 Aug 11 30 Aug 11 31 Aug 11 Video highlights from Reading and Leeds Festivals 2011 Deftones, Miles Kane, Melvin Benn and more All the biggest and best interviews from Reading and Leeds Festivals 2011. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/77000/5/76942.jpg Reading Festival 2011 United Kingdom 25 Aug 11 25 Aug 11 25 Aug 11 26 Aug 11 Path to End Of The Road: The preview Our bumper preview guide to Dorset's End Of The Road 2011 End of the Road is one of those festivals that have a random mix of everyone and everything. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/31000/5/30072.jpg End Of The Road Festival 2011 United Kingdom 24 Aug 11 24 Aug 11 24 Aug 11 24 Aug 11 Festival fashion: going retro at Green Man Festival We find the best-dressed fans at the Welsh event Green Man Festival 2011 was a sunny haze of folk music and the best in summer style. VF were there to find the sharpest dressed festival-goers. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/77000/5/76214.jpg Green Man Festival 2011 United Kingdom 24 Aug 11 24 Aug 11 24 Aug 11 24 Aug 11 In video: V Festival 2011 highlights What The Wombats saw, plus Cast and the Nazi wasps... Check out our V Festival 2011 video highlights which includes interviews with The Wombats, Cast, Aloe Blacc and Alex Winston. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/70000/5/69606.jpg V Festival 2011 Chelmsford United Kingdom 23 Aug 11 23 Aug 11 23 Aug 11 24 Aug 11 Festival app review: Reading and Leeds 2011 We try out the iPhone application The most fun and chaotic pairing since Danny Devito and Arnold Schwarzenegger, Reading and Leeds Festival 2011 get their first app review. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/74000/5/73069.jpg Reading Festival 2011 United Kingdom 18 Aug 11 18 Aug 11 17 Aug 11 18 Aug 11 Need direct-choons? South West Four 2011 is back The London weekender preview including Spotify playlist Daniel Fahey looks ahead to London's South West Four 2011 with who to see and a Spotify playlist. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/74000/5/73969.jpg South West Four 2011 United Kingdom 18 Aug 11 18 Aug 11 17 Aug 11 18 Aug 11 The dream of the crop: a Creamfields 2011 preview What it is, who to see and a Spotify playlist Sophie Morton looks ahead to Creamfields 2011 with a bumper preview. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/48000/5/47965.jpg Creamfields 2011 United Kingdom 18 Aug 11 18 Aug 11 18 Aug 11 18 Aug 11 Different Strokes: a Reading and Leeds 2011 preview We square up to the rock weekender, Spotify playlist included Scared about what Reading and Leeds 2011 has in store? Worried the music snobs will laugh at you? Have you even packed marker pens? Best check out our bumper preview then. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/48000/5/47694.jpg Reading Festival 2011 United Kingdom 18 Aug 11 18 Aug 11 18 Aug 11 22 Aug 11 The great Reading and Leeds 2011 sound clash Who to watch when those set times collide It's just before headliner time and you're stood, let's face it, a few sheets to the wind, unable to make a decision on who to see. Hold back those tears chum, we've chosen who to watch when those set times collide... Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/24000/5/23709.jpg Reading Festival 2011 United Kingdom 17 Aug 11 17 Aug 11 17 Aug 11 17 Aug 11 Festival fashion: what to pack for V Festival 2011 Three days of outfits for men and women Our V Festival 2011 fashion tips include some real high street fashion must-haves along with some really colourful numbers and for the girls there are some ideas that will work whatever the weather. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/71000/5/70278.jpg V Festival 2011 Chelmsford United Kingdom 14 Aug 11 15 Aug 11 14 Aug 11 15 Aug 11 My Festival Life... Suggs, Madness 'I got trench foot after losing a shoe at Glastonbury' Madness frontman Suggs talks us through his Festival Life including jumping the fence, getting trench foot and the group's upcoming House of Fun Weekender. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/61000/5/60896.jpg Madness Present House Of Fun Weekender 2011 United Kingdom 11 Aug 11 11 Aug 11 11 Aug 11 11 Aug 11 The grass is greener: a Green Man Festival preview What it is, who to see, Spotify playlist, more Chris Eustace looks ahead to the sold out Green Man Festival 2011 with what to expect, who to see and a Spotify playlist. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/62000/5/61463.jpg Green Man Festival 2011 United Kingdom 11 Aug 11 11 Aug 11 11 Aug 11 11 Aug 11 Festival fashion: the best Apple Cart 2011 outfits We pick out our favourite outfits from the weekend This weekend we hit up the Apple Cart Festival in London's Victoria Park, for a mixture of music, magic and fun fair madness. Here we've picked out a few of the most fashionable festival-goers outfits to share with you. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/75000/5/74829.jpg The Apple Cart Festival 2011 United Kingdom 11 Aug 11 11 Aug 11 11 Aug 11 12 Aug 11 V, 2, 1.. The countdown to V Festival 2011 begins Time to get excited with a bumper preview and Spotify playlist Sophie Morton looks ahead to the biggest upcoming festival draw, V Festival 2011, complete with Spotify playlist. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/37000/5/36170.jpg V Festival 2011 Chelmsford United Kingdom 11 Aug 11 11 Aug 11 11 Aug 11 11 Aug 11 Level Up: A Beautiful Days 2011 preview We check out what to expect at the sold out event Sophie Morton looks ahead to Beautiful Days 2011 with who to see, a Spotify playlist and checking out what Dirty Davey will be exposing on his bandstand. Feature http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/62000/5/61619.jpg Beautiful Days 2011 United Kingdom 02 Feb 12 02 Feb 12 02 Feb 12 02 Feb 12 Clock Opera - Eurosonic 2012 interview London four piece interviewed at Dutch festival Clock Opera spoke to Virtual Festivals about their forthcoming debut albums and best festival experiences back stage at Eurosonic Noorderslag 2012. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78743.jpg Eurosonic Noorderslag 2012 Netherlands 01 Feb 12 01 Feb 12 01 Feb 12 03 Feb 12 Behind the doctor's Screen: an Alex Paterson interview The Orb man on his project with Gaudi and returning to Glade Joe Taylor speaks with Alex Paterson about his latest project Screen, returning to Glade and how he once lost a dog at a festival. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78875.jpg Glade Festival 2012 United Kingdom 01 Feb 12 01 Feb 12 01 Feb 12 03 Feb 12 Blues and bruised in Brighton: Jamie N Commons interview 'When I woke up, The Strokes were playing ping-pong next to me' Jamie N Commons was announced as one of the first acts for Brighton's Great Escape Festival 2012 line-up, the Bristol-born frontman told Virtual Festivals about his hopes for better luck in the seaside city this year. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78731.jpg Camp Bestival 2012 United Kingdom 26 Jan 12 26 Jan 12 26 Jan 12 27 Jan 12 Theme Park interview - Eurosonic 2012 Highly touted four-piece talk to Virtual Festivals Virtual Festivals caught up Theme Park at their first festival, Eurosonic Noorderslag 2012, to talk influences, name changes and toilet stories. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78724.jpg Eurosonic Noorderslag 2012 Netherlands 24 Jan 12 24 Jan 12 24 Jan 12 26 Jan 12 DIV go DIY: A Death in Vegas interview We chat with the Camden Crawl 2012 headliner "For various reasons, it didn't feel right to be doing Death In Vegas in New York and it was only when I returned two years ago it felt right to start doing it again." Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78779.jpg Camden Crawl 2012 United Kingdom 19 Jan 12 19 Jan 12 19 Jan 12 19 Jan 12 Zulu Winter interview - Eurosonic 2012 London-based outfit talk plans for 2012 Virtual Festivals caught up with Zulu Winter at Eurosonic Noorderslag 2012 to talk Zulu people and festival stories. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78745.jpg Isle of Wight Festival 2012 United Kingdom 01 Dec 11 01 Dec 11 01 Dec 11 02 Dec 11 Video: Rob da Bank on The Cure's Bestival show Live album of The Cure's Bestival set released 5 December Bestival organiser Rob da Bank talks us through his crowning headline booking for 2011 and how it's to be immortalised in the first live Cure album since 1993. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/78000/5/77871.jpg Bestival 2011 United Kingdom 01 Nov 11 01 Nov 11 01 Nov 11 01 Nov 11 Tim Key: 'I listen to a lot of soviet lounge music' 'I'm kind of a comedian who leans quite heavily on poetry.' Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Tim Key talks us through his introduction to stand up and festival shows. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78329.jpg Latitude 2011 United Kingdom 27 Oct 11 27 Oct 11 27 Oct 11 22 Nov 11 Real Estate: 'We're not chillwave!' 'You read shit that's so off-base, then you realise it's probably some kid!' Chris Eustace gets detailed with emerging rockers Real Estate. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78274.jpg The Great Escape 2011 United Kingdom 11 Oct 11 11 Oct 11 11 Oct 11 11 Oct 11 Get Organised: David Farrow, Beautiful Days "We had the best weather we've ever had in nine years" The festival organiser reflects on Beautiful Days 2011 and discusses plans for the festival in 2012, backstage at Live UK Awards 2011. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/77000/5/76137.jpg Beautiful Days 2011 United Kingdom 11 Oct 11 11 Oct 11 11 Oct 11 22 Nov 11 Get Organised: Stuart Galbraith, Sonisphere 'Taking it wider than rock or metal is our ambition for next year' Sonisphere and Wakestock organiser Stuart Galbraith speaks to Virtual Festivals at the UK Live Awards 2011. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/45000/5/44858.jpg Wakestock 2011 United Kingdom 11 Oct 11 11 Oct 11 11 Oct 11 22 Nov 11 Get Organised: Fiona, Green Man Festival "It's our tenth anniversary and we've got a few kind of surprises up our sleeves" The Green Man Festival organiser Fiona Stewart speaks to Virtual Festivals about Green Man 2011 and the plans for the festival in 2012. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/77000/5/76217.jpg Green Man Festival 2011 United Kingdom 11 Oct 11 11 Oct 11 11 Oct 11 22 Nov 11 Get Organised: Fred, Secret Garden Party "We're now the proud owners of a ten metre high straw fox" Secret Garden Party organiser Fred Fellows speaks to Virtual Festivals at Live UK Awards 2011 about the summer's event and plans for the festival in 2012. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/74000/5/73736.jpg Secret Garden Party 2011 United Kingdom 29 Sep 11 29 Sep 11 29 Sep 11 29 Sep 11 Charlie Simpson: 'You change massively between 16 and 26' 'I love the old 70's Americana stuff, like Jackson Brown' Leanne Kelsall caught up with Charlie Simpson at the Oxjam 2011 launch week to talk charity, influence and top ten debut albums. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78246.jpg Oxjam 2011 United Kingdom 22 Sep 11 22 Sep 11 22 Sep 11 27 Sep 11 My Festival Life... Andrew Maxwell 'I've just dropped my family photo album down the shitter' We caught up with Irish comedian, Andrew Maxwell, to discuss curating the upcoming Altitude Comedy Festival, dropping his phone down a festival toilet and sharing Glastonbury with the kids as part of his Festival Life. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78227.jpg Bestival 2008 United Kingdom 13 Sep 11 13 Sep 11 13 Sep 11 13 Sep 11 Video: Outlook Festival 2011 highlights Watch VF's 1,551 mile road trip to the Croatian bash "Nice weather, good music and loads of people, so it's hard not to have a good time!" Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/65000/5/64097.jpg Outlook Festival 2011 Croatia 13 Sep 11 13 Sep 11 13 Sep 11 13 Sep 11 Video: Plastician interview at Outlook 2011 We talk Chomps, anti-aging secrets and sleeping next to a dual carriageway "Messy" - and that's just the Thursday night! Never let it be said that grime/dubstep kingpin Plastician doesn't enter into the spirit of festival season. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/65000/5/64097.jpg Outlook Festival 2011 Croatia 13 Sep 11 13 Sep 11 13 Sep 11 13 Sep 11 In video: Benga interview at Outlook 2011 Check out his best chat-up lines and what he does when no-one's looking VF's Kristy Harper chats to dubstep pioneer Benga backstage at this year's Outlook Festival in Pula, Croatia. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/78000/5/77633.jpg Outlook Festival 2011 Croatia 13 Sep 11 13 Sep 11 13 Sep 11 13 Sep 11 In Video: Riddim Tuffa at Outlook 2011 Snakes, sunburn and old-skool dancehall are all on the agenda VF's Kristy Harper joins Edinburgh's finest dub crew Riddim Tuffa backstage at Outlook Festival 2011 in Puna, Croatia, as they calm down after an encounter with a snake - "the freakiest moment so far!" Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/65000/5/64097.jpg Outlook Festival 2011 Croatia 13 Sep 11 13 Sep 11 13 Sep 11 13 Sep 11 Video: Road Trip to Outlook 2011 Watch VF's epic journey to Croatia for the festival The road to Outlook Festival was a long one - 1,551 miles to be exact. Join VF's Kristy Harper as she negotiates the journey from London all the way to Pula in Croatia in her trusty red car (via the ferry, of course). Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/65000/5/64097.jpg Outlook Festival 2011 Croatia 13 Sep 11 13 Sep 11 13 Sep 11 13 Sep 11 Video: Friendly Fires interview at Bestival 2011 We talk about the band's Rizlab collaborations and more Watch as VF's John Bownas joins Friendly Fires' Ed Macfarlane on some "sexy seating" backstage at Bestival to talk about the line-up at the Rizlab Arena, which the band curated at the weekend. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/77000/5/76863.jpg Bestival 2011 United Kingdom 05 Sep 11 05 Sep 11 05 Sep 11 05 Sep 11 Zola Jesus: 'Being around people is very challenging' 'I over-think things a lot and I have problems with anxiety', she says Ali Kerry caught up with Zola Jesus at End Of The Road 2011 to talk about philosophy and anxiety. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/75000/5/74824.jpg End Of The Road Festival 2011 United Kingdom 30 Aug 11 30 Aug 11 30 Aug 11 30 Aug 11 The King Blues interview - Reading Festival 2011 'It was like something out of a horror film' Watch our video interview with The King Blues backstage at Reading Festival 2011. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/77000/5/76989.jpg Reading Festival 2011 United Kingdom 27 Aug 11 27 Aug 11 27 Aug 11 27 Aug 11 Deftones interview - Reading Festival 2011 'We're going to start writing new material from 1 October' Watch our filmed Deftones interview from Reading Festival 2011. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/77000/5/76375.jpg Reading Festival 2011 United Kingdom 27 Aug 11 27 Aug 11 27 Aug 11 28 Aug 11 Miles Kane interview - Reading Festival 2011 'Our show was amazing, buzzing - I was a bit surprised' Watch our Miles Kane interview from Reading Festival 2011. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/67000/5/66114.jpg Reading Festival 2011 United Kingdom 25 Aug 11 25 Aug 11 25 Aug 11 25 Aug 11 Josh T Pearson: An American Gentleman "I don't know what protects you all from manic depression." The JB Diner sits uncomfortably on Brighton's metropolitan seafront, a replica of an American relic, living through an era of post-modern decay. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/31000/5/30111.jpg The Great Escape 2011 United Kingdom 18 Aug 11 18 Aug 11 16 Aug 11 18 Aug 11 Food for thought: how Pete and the Pirates grew up 'There are lots of dickheads in Hackney - I'm sure I'm one of them' Pete and the Pirates frontman Tom Sanders discusses life through the Hackney riots, the local scene and how to manage his appetite for new music. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/39000/5/38134.jpg Leeds Festival 2011 United Kingdom 17 Aug 11 17 Aug 11 17 Aug 11 19 Aug 11 Electropop astronauts Fenech-Soler reach for the stars Ross Duffy on cancer, Obi-Wan Kenobi and attempted theft at Dogville "We live in the middle of nowhere so we didn't get any rioting where we are!" Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/75000/5/74022.jpg V Festival 2011 Chelmsford United Kingdom 15 Aug 11 15 Aug 11 15 Aug 11 15 Aug 11 Monkey business: Modeselektor prepare for South West Four 'Security pulled Szary off stage thinking he was a freak-out fan' Modeselektor's Gernot Bronsert and Sebastian Szary can't remember exactly how they got into music. Who can blame them really? Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/75000/5/74827.jpg South West Four 2011 United Kingdom 14 Aug 11 14 Aug 11 14 Aug 11 17 Aug 11 Lethal Bizzle: 'Kids should get out of gangs' 'It's better to be in the system, better yourself,' says rapper We speak with Lethal Bizzle about gangs, his new music and the world of festivals ahead of his Boardmasters 2011 show. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/74000/5/73775.jpg Relentless Boardmasters 2011 United Kingdom 12 Aug 11 12 Aug 11 12 Aug 11 12 Aug 11 Bombay Bicycle Club at Relentless Boardmasters 2011 Anja Kimberley speaks to Jamie MacColl and Suren De Saram Anja Kimberley speaks to Jamie MacColl and Suren De Saram of Bombay Bicycle Club just before they go on stage at Relentless Boardmasters... Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/75000/5/74973.jpg Relentless Boardmasters 2011 United Kingdom 11 Aug 11 11 Aug 11 11 Aug 11 11 Aug 11 Ayah Marar: a singer enjoying the calm before the chaos We catch up with the rising star ahead of her V Festival show While the London riots dominate the sights, sounds and Twitter feeds of the capital, rising singer Ayah Marar sits relatively calm among the chaos, sipping her drink in a quiet West London pub. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/75000/5/74828.jpg V Festival 2011 Chelmsford United Kingdom 06 Aug 11 06 Aug 11 06 Aug 11 06 Aug 11 The Dillinger Escape Plan ahead of Hevy Festival They talk about a possible appearance with Architects at Hevy Graeme Johnston talks to metal kings The Dillinger Escape Plan just before they go on stage at The Garage in Glasgow... Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/66000/5/65204.jpg Hevy Music Festival 2011 United Kingdom 03 Aug 11 03 Aug 11 03 Aug 11 03 Aug 11 Katy B interview We speak with the star at Camp Bestival 2011 Watch our Katy B interview from Camp Bestival 2011. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/75000/5/74299.jpg Camp Bestival 2011 United Kingdom 03 Aug 11 03 Aug 11 03 Aug 11 04 Aug 11 Rob da Bank interview We chat with the Camp Bestival 2011 head honcho Watch our Rob da Bank interview from Camp Bestival 2011. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/50000/5/49810.jpg Camp Bestival 2011 United Kingdom 02 Aug 11 02 Aug 11 30 Jul 11 02 Aug 11 My Festival Life... Ranking Roger, The Beat The frontman talks about the notorious US Festival, more The Beat's Ranking Roger takes us through his Festival Life... Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/67000/5/66506.jpg Beautiful Days 2011 United Kingdom 25 Jul 11 25 Jul 11 25 Jul 11 25 Jul 11 Biffy Clyro interviewed at Ibiza Rocks Ben from Biffy Clyro talks about their new record and Irn-Bru Watch our Biffy Clyro interview at the 6th anniversary party for Ibiza Rocks 2011 Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/74000/5/73187.jpg Ibiza Rocks 2011 Spain 22 Jul 11 22 Jul 11 22 Jul 11 26 Jul 11 Full steam ahead: Kids In Glass Houses speak out We speak to the band at London's Station Sessions Ellen Tout speaks to Kids In Glass Houses about their new music, festivals and how they avoid getting starstruck. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/74000/5/73595.jpg The Station Sessions Festival 2011 United Kingdom 15 Jul 11 15 Jul 11 15 Jul 11 Exit Ten speak backstage at Sonisphere 2011 The Reading band try not to put themselves down too much Watch our Exit Ten interview from Sonisphere 2011. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/39000/5/38681.jpg Sonisphere 2011 United Kingdom 15 Jul 11 15 Jul 11 15 Jul 11 15 Jul 11 Pulled Apart By Horses at Sonisphere 2011 We have a pint with Robert and James from the Leeds band Watch our Pulled Apart By Horses interview from Sonisphere 2011. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/71000/5/70932.jpg Sonisphere 2011 United Kingdom 15 Jul 11 15 Jul 11 15 Jul 11 01 Aug 11 In Flames interview at Sonisphere 2011 Frontman Anders Fridén answers our questions Watch our In Flames interview from Sonisphere 2011. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/59000/5/58375.jpg Sonisphere 2011 United Kingdom 15 Jul 11 15 Jul 11 15 Jul 11 15 Jul 11 Rizzle Kicks at T4 On The Beach Sylvester and Jordan try 'festicles' on for size Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/72000/5/71774.jpg T4 On The Beach 2011 United Kingdom 15 Jul 11 15 Jul 11 15 Jul 11 15 Jul 11 Far East Movement at T4 On The Beach 2011 We have a quick chat with the dapper LA foursome Watch our Far East Movement interview from T4 On The Beach 2011. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/25000/5/24799.jpg T4 On The Beach 2011 United Kingdom 15 Jul 11 15 Jul 11 15 Jul 11 15 Jul 11 The View at T4 On The Beach 2011 Kyle regrets giving something valuable 'to a hobo' when drunk... Watch our The View interview from T4 On The Beach 2011. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/72000/5/71208.jpg T4 On The Beach 2011 United Kingdom 15 Jul 11 15 Jul 11 15 Jul 11 30 Jul 11 Scouting For Girls at T4 On The Beach 2011 We talk to the London pop trio backstage Watch our Scouting For Girls interview from T4 On The Beach 2011. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/58000/5/57109.jpg T4 On The Beach 2011 United Kingdom 12 Jul 11 12 Jul 11 12 Jul 11 12 Jul 11 Millencolin interview at Relentless NASS Festival 2011 We speak to the skateboard punks in Somerset Sweden's finest skate-punks Millencolin have been going since 1992, garnering a huge fanbase in the process, and signing to the twin institutions of Epitaph and Burning Heart. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/72000/5/71762.jpg Relentless Energy NASS 2011 United Kingdom 10 Jul 11 10 Jul 11 10 Jul 11 10 Jul 11 Sum 41 inteview at Sonisphere 2011 We catch up with the rockers in front of Knebworth House Watch our Sum 41 interview from Sonisphere 2011. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/72000/5/71377.jpg Sonisphere 2011 United Kingdom 10 Jul 11 10 Jul 11 10 Jul 11 10 Jul 11 Bill Bailey interview at Sonisphere 2011 We speak to the comedian ahead of his performance Watch our Bill Bailey interview from Sonisphere 2011. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/72000/5/71618.jpg Sonisphere 2011 United Kingdom 06 Jul 11 07 Jul 11 06 Jul 11 06 Jul 11 Perpetually positive: the reincarnation of Ms Dynamite We catch up with the singer ahead of Relentless NASS Ms Dynamite is back, packing out tents on the festival trail and preparing her first album in six years. Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/68000/5/67296.jpg Relentless Energy NASS 2011 United Kingdom 05 Jul 11 05 Jul 11 05 Jul 11 05 Jul 11 Viva Brother Interview We speak to the Slough band at Hop Farm 2011 Click the video above to watch the full Viva Brother interview from Hop Farm 2011 Interview http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/71000/5/70643.jpg Hop Farm Music Festival 2011 United Kingdom 08 Feb 12 08 Feb 12 08 Feb 12 08 Feb 12 Arctic Monkeys for Metallica's Orion Festival Thrash metal legends create music and arts festival Metallica have partnered with C3 Presents to produce a music, arts and lifestyle festival, Orion Music + More, in the US this June. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/72000/5/71521.jpg Orion Music + More Festival 2012 United States 08 Feb 12 08 Feb 12 08 Feb 12 08 Feb 12 Adam Ant, more for Apple Cart 2012 line-up Josh T Pearson and Gilles Peterson among additions Adam Ant, Josh T Pearson and Gilles Peterson are among the latest names confirmed for The Apple Cart 2012 line-up, with the music festival to return to London's Victoria Park on Sunday 3 June. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/73000/5/72246.jpg The Apple Cart Festival 2012 United Kingdom 08 Feb 12 08 Feb 12 08 Feb 12 08 Feb 12 The Flaming Lips top Parklife Weekender 2012 Dizzee Rascal also headlines Manchester festival Parklife Weekender have announced a large chunk of their 2012 line-up, with headline sets for The Flaming Lips and Dizzee Rascal. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/65000/5/64591.jpg The Parklife Weekender 2012 United Kingdom 08 Feb 12 08 Feb 12 08 Feb 12 08 Feb 12 South West Four 2012 to go on later London dance festival extends until 10pm each night South West Four 2012 organisers have extended their licence to allow the dance music festival to go on later. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/78000/5/77724.jpg South West Four 2012 United Kingdom 08 Feb 12 08 Feb 12 08 Feb 12 08 Feb 12 New acts for international Sónar festivals Festival brand announces debut in South Africa in March Sónar have confirmed new acts for their international festivals this summer, including more than three dozen acts for Sónar Barcelona. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/48000/5/47038.jpg 07 Feb 12 07 Feb 12 07 Feb 12 08 Feb 12 Madonna announces London Hyde Park show Cheapest tickets start at &#163;70, plus Scotland date Madonna has announced two large outdoor gigs for this summer. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/27000/5/26967.jpg Madonna - Hyde Park 2012 United Kingdom 07 Feb 12 07 Feb 12 07 Feb 12 08 Feb 12 The Gossip added to Exit Festival 2012 line-up Wolfmother will also play the Serbian event The Gossip and Wolfmother have been added to the Exit Festival 2012 line-up. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/49000/5/48444.jpg EXIT Festival 2012 Serbia 07 Feb 12 07 Feb 12 07 Feb 12 07 Feb 12 First wave of names for The Garden Festival 2012 Croatian festival confirms new home Nicolas Jaar and Kenny Dope are amongst the first acts confirmed for The Garden Festival 2012 at the new location of Tisno, Croatia. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/53000/5/52422.jpg The Garden Festival 2012 Croatia 07 Feb 12 07 Feb 12 07 Feb 12 St. Vincent, Thurston Moore for Oya Festival First Aid Kit, Karpe Diem also new St. Vincent, First Aid Kit and Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore are among the latest names for Oya Festival 2012. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78059.jpg Oya Festival 2012 Norway 07 Feb 12 07 Feb 12 07 Feb 12 07 Feb 12 Klaxons shelve Bilbao BBK Live appearance The Kooks, Warpaint, Glasvegas added Klaxons have pulled out of this year's Bilbao BBK Live, while The Kooks, Glasvegas and Warpaint have been added to this year's line-up. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/63000/5/62929.jpg Bilbao BBK Live 2012 Spain 07 Feb 12 07 Feb 12 07 Feb 12 07 Feb 12 Bella Union acts at End Of The Road 2012 Label celebrates 15th anniversary at End Of The Road Festival End Of The Road Festival 2012 will host Bella Union's 15th anniversary celebration, which will feature more than 15 Union acts. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/71000/5/70305.jpg End Of The Road Festival 2012 United Kingdom 06 Feb 12 06 Feb 12 06 Feb 12 08 Feb 12 Enter Shikari join Isle of Wight Festival 2012 line-up Katy B, Ash, Pulled Apart By Horses, more confirmed Enter Shikari, Katy B, Ash, Pulled Apart By Horses and The Virgin Marys have been added to the Isle Of Wight Festival 2012 line-up. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/77000/5/76932.jpg Isle of Wight Festival 2012 United Kingdom 06 Feb 12 06 Feb 12 06 Feb 12 08 Feb 12 Red Hot Chili Peppers announce Knebworth support Dizzee Rascal will play the event on 23 June - buy tickets! Dizzee Rascal will support Red Hot Chili Peppers at their Knebworth show in June. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/62000/5/61880.jpg Red Hot Chili Peppers - Knebworth United Kingdom 06 Feb 12 06 Feb 12 06 Feb 12 07 Feb 12 BBC 6Music celebrates 10 years with concerts Digital station marks ten years with special broadcasts From Sunday March 11th, BBC 6 Music will broadcast a special season of shows to celebrate the station's 10th anniversary. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/77000/5/76192.jpg 03 Feb 12 03 Feb 12 03 Feb 12 06 Feb 12 Jack White, Lana Del Rey for Hackney Weekend 2012 Loads confirmed for BBC Olympic event - full details Former-White Stripes man, Jack White, heads up the latest acts confirmed for the BBC's Hackney Weekend 2012. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/27000/5/26742.jpg Radio 1 Hackney Weekend 2012 United Kingdom 03 Feb 12 03 Feb 12 03 Feb 12 08 Feb 12 Queen for Sonisphere 2012 line-up? Tabloid says they'll play with Adam Lambert as a frontman Newspaper reports this morning (Friday) have suggested that Queen will headline the Sonisphere 2012 line-up with Adam Lambert as their singer. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/72000/5/71859.jpg Sonisphere 2012 United Kingdom 03 Feb 12 03 Feb 12 03 Feb 12 03 Feb 12 One Love Festival announce 2012 line-up Super early bird tickets on sale now One Love Festival have announced a new site for 2012 as they move back to the site the event started at in 1998. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/71000/5/70709.jpg One Love Festival 2012 United Kingdom 03 Feb 12 03 Feb 12 03 Feb 12 06 Feb 12 Rolf Harris, more for Camp Bestival 2012 line-up Jimmy Carr, King Creosote & Jon Hopkins, LTJ Bukem among new acts Rolf Harris, King Creosote & Jon Hopkins and Lianne La Havas are among the latest acts for the Camp Bestival 2012 line-up. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/53000/5/52742.jpg Camp Bestival 2012 United Kingdom 03 Feb 12 03 Feb 12 03 Feb 12 03 Feb 12 Two exclusive UK live sets for Bloodstock 2012 Bloodstock confirm two new acts for 2012 Iced Earth and Sepultura have been confirmed for Bloodstock 2012. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/38000/5/37351.jpg Bloodstock Open Air 2012 United Kingdom 03 Feb 12 03 Feb 12 03 Feb 12 07 Feb 12 Snowbombing 2012 line-up expands Booka Shade, Switch, Maverick Sabre, Fake Blood Booka Shade, Switch and Fake Blood have been added to the Snowbombing 2012 line-up. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/66000/5/65982.jpg Snowbombing 2012 Austria 02 Feb 12 02 Feb 12 01 Feb 12 03 Feb 12 Liverpool Sound City 2012 line-up announced Professor Green will headline, Death in Vegas, more to play Professor Green has been confirmed as the first headliner for the Liverpool Sound City 2012 line-up. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/72000/5/71784.jpg Liverpool Sound City 2012 United Kingdom 02 Feb 12 02 Feb 12 02 Feb 12 06 Feb 12 Save &#163;10 off Beach Break Live 2012 tickets Beach Break Live early birds sell out Virtual Festivals has partnered with Beach Break Live 2012 to offer our readers &#163;10 off ticket prices for the festival in Wales this June. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/70000/5/69040.jpg Beach Break Live 2012 United Kingdom 02 Feb 12 02 Feb 12 02 Feb 12 02 Feb 12 Damon Albarn to headline Honeyfest 2012 Blur frontman performs with new project, Dr Dee Dr Dee, an operatic project created by Damon Albarn and Rufus Norris, will be the headline act at Honeyfest 2012 in Wiltshire this April. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/42000/5/41631.jpg Honeyfest 2012 United Kingdom 02 Feb 12 02 Feb 12 02 Feb 12 02 Feb 12 Richard Hawley to headline No Direction Home 2012 Sheffield icon to close festival Eighteen new acts announced for the inaugural No Direction Home Festival this July. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/57000/5/56654.jpg No Direction Home 2012 United Kingdom 02 Feb 12 02 Feb 12 02 Feb 12 03 Feb 12 Sabbath drummer Bill Ward to pull out of reunion? Original member threatens to leave the band high and dry Black Sabbath's original drummer Bill Ward has threatened to pull out of the band's reunion tour and recording session unless a 'signable' contract is drawn up. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/18000/5/17148.jpg Download Festival 2012 United Kingdom 01 Feb 12 01 Feb 12 02 Feb 12 Beach Break Live tickets on sale today 500 early bird tickets available for a limited time Beach Break Live 2012 tickets go on sale from midday today, with a limited number of discounted tickets available. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/69000/5/68801.jpg Beach Break Live 2012 United Kingdom 01 Feb 12 01 Feb 12 01 Feb 12 02 Feb 12 First acts announced for The Great Escape 2012 Africa Express Sound System to top Brighton festival this May The Great Escape has revealed the first acts appearing across 30 venues in Brighton at the festival this May. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/27000/5/26406.jpg The Great Escape 2012 United Kingdom 01 Feb 12 01 Feb 12 01 Feb 12 01 Feb 12 Rise Against, more for Download Festival 2012 Slash and more added to Donington bill Download Festival have confirmed thirteen new acts for their 2012 line-up, appearing from June 8-10 at Donington Park. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/77000/5/76589.jpg Download Festival 2012 United Kingdom 01 Feb 12 01 Feb 12 01 Feb 12 02 Feb 12 Orbital the first act for Bestival 2012 line-up As organisers reveal the fancy dress theme Orbital are the first act to be confirmed for the Bestival 2012 line-up, as organisers reveal plenty of new additions to the festival as well. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78876.jpg Bestival 2012 United Kingdom 01 Feb 12 01 Feb 12 01 Feb 12 01 Feb 12 Orbital confirm four 2012 festival appearances Secret Garden Party, Bloc, Beat-Herder, Bestival Orbital have revealed that they will play four UK festivals in 2012. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78876.jpg BLOC Weekend 2012 United Kingdom 01 Feb 12 01 Feb 12 01 Feb 12 01 Feb 12 Lou Reed for Pohoda Festival 2012 line-up He joins The Horrors, Caribou and many more Lou Reed has been confirmed for the Pohoda Festival 2012 line-up. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/71000/5/70682.jpg Pohoda Festival 2012 Slovakia 01 Feb 12 01 Feb 12 01 Feb 12 01 Feb 12 Refused, more for Roskilde 2012 Legendary Swedish punks expand European festival tour Roskilde Festival in Denmark has added three more acts to it's 2012 line-up. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/71000/5/70460.jpg Roskilde Festival 2012 Denmark 01 Feb 12 01 Feb 12 01 Feb 12 01 Feb 12 More acts for Bloc Weekend 2012 line-up Gary Numan, Flying Lotus, Ricardo Villalobos Gary Numan, Flying Lotus and Ricardo Villalobos join Orbital on the Bloc Weekend 2012 line-up. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/74000/5/73201.jpg BLOC Weekend 2012 United Kingdom 31 Jan 12 31 Jan 12 31 Jan 12 31 Jan 12 Live at Leeds 2012 line-up announced Marina and the Diamonds, The Subways, more to play Marina and the Diamonds and The Subways head up the first acts confirmed for the Live at Leeds 2012 line-up. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/63000/5/62992.jpg Live At Leeds 2012 United Kingdom 31 Jan 12 31 Jan 12 31 Jan 12 01 Feb 12 Drake to headline Wireless Festival 2012 Example and Professor Green join Saturday line up Drake has been confirmed as the Saturday night headliner at Wireless Festival 2012. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/66000/5/65454.jpg Barclaycard Wireless 2012 United Kingdom 31 Jan 12 31 Jan 12 31 Jan 12 31 Jan 12 Feist to headline Lowlands 2012 First names announced for 20th edition of Lowlands Feist is amongst the first acts confirmed for Lowlands Festival 2012 in the Netherlands. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/76000/5/75526.jpg Lowlands Festival 2012 Netherlands 31 Jan 12 31 Jan 12 31 Jan 12 31 Jan 12 The Horrors join Pohoda Festival 2012 line-up Caribou and Anna Calvi among latest acts The Horrors, Caribou, and Anna Calvi are among the new names confirmed for the Pohoda Festival 2012 line-up. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/78000/5/77233.jpg Pohoda Festival 2012 Slovakia 31 Jan 12 31 Jan 12 31 Jan 12 31 Jan 12 Dizzee Rascal, more for Benicassim 2012 Dizzee leads new names for Festival Internacional de Benicassim 2012 London rapper Dizzee Rascal is amongst the new batch of names confirmed for Benicassim in Spain this July. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/62000/5/61880.jpg Festival Internacional de Benicassim 2012 Spain 31 Jan 12 31 Jan 12 31 Jan 12 01 Feb 12 Sven Vath, more for Glade Festival 2012 Glade announce monster line-up for 2012 Sven Vath, Vitalic, and Andy C will headline Glade Festival 2012, with a huge list of other names also announced. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/69000/5/68265.jpg Glade Festival 2012 United Kingdom 30 Jan 12 30 Jan 12 30 Jan 12 31 Jan 12 Feist headlines Green Man Festival 2012 line-up The Walkmen, The Felice Brothers, more to play Feist will headline the Green Man Festival 2012 line-up, when the event returns to Glanusk Park in Wales for its 10th anniversary from 17-19 August. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/62000/5/61436.jpg Green Man Festival 2012 United Kingdom 30 Jan 12 30 Jan 12 30 Jan 12 01 Feb 12 Snow Patrol, Maccabees for T in the Park 2012? A Scottish tabloid has suggested they'll join line-up Snow Patrol and The Maccabees are set to join the T in the Park 2012 line-up, according to the Daily Record. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/47000/5/46106.jpg T in the Park 2012 United Kingdom 30 Jan 12 30 Jan 12 30 Jan 12 30 Jan 12 Laura Marling joins Primavera Sound 2012 line-up Loads announced for the Spanish festival - buy tickets! Laura Marling, Rufus Wainwright, Refused, The Rapture and Kings Of Convenience are among the new acts announced for the San Miguel Primavera Sound 2012 line-up. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/71000/5/70314.jpg Primavera Sound 2012 Spain 30 Jan 12 30 Jan 12 30 Jan 12 30 Jan 12 New venue for Bloc Weekend 2012 Festival moves to The London Pleasure Gardens Bloc Weekend 2012 has announced its new venue - The London Pleasure Gardens, in the city's Royal Victoria Docks. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/78000/5/77989.jpg BLOC Weekend 2012 United Kingdom 30 Jan 12 30 Jan 12 30 Jan 12 01 Feb 12 Dizzee Rascal tops Snowbombing 2012 line-up Rapper replaces Snoop Dogg at the Forest Party Dizzee Rascal has been confirmed to headline the Snowbombing 2012 line-up, topping the bill of the Eristoff Forest Party. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/62000/5/61878.jpg Snowbombing 2012 Austria 30 Jan 12 30 Jan 12 30 Jan 12 30 Jan 12 De La Soul, more for Soundwave Festival 2012 Fink and DJ Yoda among main acts in Croatia De La Soul, Fink, DJ Yoda, Plaid and Ghostpoet are among the main acts confirmed for the Soundwave Festival 2012 line-up in Croatia. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/73000/5/72151.jpg Soundwave Festival Croatia 2012 Croatia 30 Jan 12 30 Jan 12 30 Jan 12 30 Jan 12 David Guetta added to Benicassim 2012 line-up Producer and DJ joins The Stone Roses and more David Guetta is the latest name to be added to this year's Festival internacional de Benicassim 2012 line-up. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/71000/5/70977.jpg Festival Internacional de Benicassim 2012 Spain 27 Jan 12 27 Jan 12 26 Jan 12 30 Jan 12 Hot Chip top Camp Bestival 2012 line-up Kool & The Gang, Earth Wind & Fire and more will play Kool & The Gang, Chic featuring Nile Rodgers and the Earth Wind & Fire Experience featuring Al McKay are among the first acts for the Camp Bestival 2012 line-up. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/65000/5/64173.jpg Camp Bestival 2012 United Kingdom 27 Jan 12 27 Jan 12 27 Jan 12 27 Jan 12 Dizzee Rascal tops Splendour 2012 line-up Razorlight, Katy B, The Levellers among first acts Dizzee Rascal has been confirmed as the headliner for the Splendour Festival 2012 line-up. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/62000/5/61878.jpg Splendour Festival 2012 United Kingdom 27 Jan 12 27 Jan 12 27 Jan 12 Franz Ferdinand top Heineken Open'er 2012 Heineken Open'er announce more acts for 2012 Franz Ferdinand has joined Bjork ,The XX and Justice on the Heineken Open'er 2012 line up this July. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/43000/5/42894.jpg Heineken Open'er Festival 2012 Poland 27 Jan 12 27 Jan 12 27 Jan 12 30 Jan 12 New Order for Exit Festival 2012 line-up Buraka Som Sistema, Luciano among first acts New Order have been confirmed as headliners for the Exit Festival 2012 line-up. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/18000/5/17667.jpg EXIT Festival 2012 Serbia 27 Jan 12 27 Jan 12 27 Jan 12 27 Jan 12 J. Cole, more for Wireless 2012 Wireless Festival expands 2012 line-up J.Cole and Rizzle Kicks are amongst the new acts confirmed for the closing day of Wireless Festival this July. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/75000/5/74535.jpg Barclaycard Wireless 2012 United Kingdom 27 Jan 12 27 Jan 12 27 Jan 12 27 Jan 12 More acts for Rhythm Festivals 2012 line-up Scott Matthews, The Crazy World of Arthur Brown... Scott Matthews, The Crazy World of Arthur Brown and The Strawbs have been confirmed for the Rhythm Festivals 2012 line-up. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78064.jpg Rhythm Festival 2012 United Kingdom 27 Jan 12 27 Jan 12 27 Jan 12 27 Jan 12 First acts announced for Hevy Music Festival 2012 Hevy Music Festival announce Converge, more Converge and Will Haven are amongst the first acts confirmed for Hevy Music Festival in Kent this August. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/68000/5/67481.jpg Hevy Music Festival 2012 United Kingdom 27 Jan 12 27 Jan 12 27 Jan 12 27 Jan 12 Lake of Stars to take year off in 2012 Festival takes a year off to return in 2013 Malawian festival Lake of Stars will take 2012 off as its team plan on spending the year focusing on strengthening local talent and supporting local initiatives. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/21000/5/20546.jpg Lake of Stars 2011 Malawi 26 Jan 12 26 Jan 12 25 Jan 12 27 Jan 12 deadmau5, Biffy for RockNess 2012 line-up Mumford & Sons, Ed Sheeran, Justice and more confirmed deadmau5, Biffy Clyro and Mumford & Sons head up the first acts confirmed for the RockNess Festival 2012 line-up. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/48000/5/47038.jpg RockNess Festival 2012 United Kingdom 26 Jan 12 26 Jan 12 26 Jan 12 26 Jan 12 Olly Murs to headline Guilfest 2012 With support from Jimmy Cliff - buy tickets! Runner-up of The X Factor, Olly Murs, has been confirmed as the first headliner for Guilfest 2012. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/76000/5/75801.jpg Guilfest 2012 United Kingdom 26 Jan 12 26 Jan 12 26 Jan 12 26 Jan 12 Loads more for Benicassim 2012 line-up The Horrors, New Order and Katy B among latest acts The Horrors, New Order and Katy B are among the latest acts confirmed for the Festival Internacional de Benicassim 2012 line-up. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/75000/5/74740.jpg Festival Internacional de Benicassim 2012 Spain 26 Jan 12 26 Jan 12 26 Jan 12 26 Jan 12 Chase & Status, more for Hideout 2012 Croatian festival announces 30 new acts Chase & Status, Simian Mobile Disco and Benga are amongst the 30 new acts confirmed for the Hideout 2012 line up. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78419.jpg Hideout Festival 2012 Croatia 26 Jan 12 26 Jan 12 26 Jan 12 26 Jan 12 Win 2000tress festival tickets for life Look out for clues in their festival documentary 2000tress festival are giving away a Ticket for Life to one lucky festival-goer. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78208.jpg 2000trees festival 2012 United Kingdom 26 Jan 12 26 Jan 12 26 Jan 12 26 Jan 12 Unsigned acts to play Lancaster Music Festival 2012 As part of the Live and Unsigned competition Lancaster Music Festival 2012 have announced they will play host to the winner of Live and Unsigned 2012. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/78000/5/77972.jpg Livefest United Kingdom 26 Jan 12 26 Jan 12 26 Jan 12 27 Jan 12 Chic with Nile Rodgers for Camp Bestival 2011 Watch his video message - more acts announced Friday Chic with Nile Rodgers head up the first acts confirmed for the Camp Bestival 2012 line-up. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/65000/5/64262.jpg Camp Bestival 2012 United Kingdom 25 Jan 12 25 Jan 12 25 Jan 12 25 Jan 12 Franz Ferdinand join Dour Festival 2012 line-up They will play alongside The Flaming Lips and Ministry Franz Ferdinand have been added to the Dour Festival 2012 line-up. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/43000/5/42894.jpg Dour Festival 2012 Belgium 25 Jan 12 25 Jan 12 25 Jan 12 25 Jan 12 The Roots join Roskilde Festival 2012 line-up Jonathan Johansson will also appear at the Danish event The Roots and Jonathan Johansson have been added to the Roskilde Festival 2012 line-up. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/76000/5/75758.jpg Roskilde Festival 2012 Denmark 25 Jan 12 25 Jan 12 25 Jan 12 26 Jan 12 12 new things for Camp Bestival 2012 The festival additions will be revealed hourly Camp Bestival 2012 organisers are revealing 12 new things for this year's event each hour today (Wednesday). News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/75000/5/74347.jpg Camp Bestival 2012 United Kingdom 25 Jan 12 25 Jan 12 25 Jan 12 25 Jan 12 Way Out West tickets on sale tomorrow Swedish festival confirms 2012 line up Way Out West have confirmed Bon over, Refused and Feist amongst the first acts for their 2012 edition of the festival. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/45000/5/44762.jpg 25 Jan 12 25 Jan 12 26 Jan 12 Twitter account claims Sonisphere line up leak Twitter user claims to reveal details of official press release A Twitter account has named eleven acts it alleges are set for the Sonisphere 2012 line-up. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/4000/5/3394.jpg Sonisphere 2012 United Kingdom 24 Jan 12 24 Jan 12 23 Jan 12 25 Jan 12 Death In Vegas top Camden Crawl 2012 line-up They will play the Opening Night party at Koko - buy tickets! Death In Vegas will headline the Opening Night party at Camden Crawl 2012, while the festival's daytime events and venue curators have also been announced. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78779.jpg Camden Crawl 2012 United Kingdom 24 Jan 12 24 Jan 12 24 Jan 12 26 Jan 12 Blink-182 top Eden Sessions 2012 line-up They will play the Eden Project in July - buy tickets! Blink-182 have been confirmed as headliners for the Eden Sessions 2012 line-up. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/63000/5/62906.jpg Eden Sessions 2012 United Kingdom 24 Jan 12 24 Jan 12 24 Jan 12 24 Jan 12 The Cure added to Rock Werchter 2012 line-up Elbow, Snow Patrol, dEUS, Blink-182, more to appear The Cure have been added to Rock Werchter 2012 line-up along with Elbow, Snow Patrol, dEUS and Blink-182. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/78000/5/77871.jpg Rock Werchter 2012 Belgium 24 Jan 12 24 Jan 12 24 Jan 12 25 Jan 12 More for Field Day 2012 line-up Modeselektor, Blood Orange among additions Modeselektor, Blood Orange and Friends have been confirmed for the Field Day 2012 line-up. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/75000/5/74827.jpg Field Day 2012 United Kingdom 24 Jan 12 24 Jan 12 24 Jan 12 24 Jan 12 Nile, Mayhem added to Bloodstock 2012 line-up Buy tickets now for the Derby music festival Floridian death metal group Nile and Norwegian black metallers Mayhem have been added to the Bloodstock Open Air 2012 line-up. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/74000/5/73071.jpg Bloodstock Open Air 2012 United Kingdom 24 Jan 12 24 Jan 12 24 Jan 12 24 Jan 12 Green Man 2012 tickets on sale Monday Welsh festival celebrates 10th anniversary Green Man Festival has announced tickets for the 10th anniversary festival go on sale next Monday, January 30, at 9am. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/77000/5/76172.jpg Green Man Festival 2012 United Kingdom 24 Jan 12 24 Jan 12 24 Jan 12 24 Jan 12 Iggy and more for OFF Festival 2012 Award winning Polish festival announces first acts Iggy and the Stooges, Death In Vegas and Iceage are amongst the first acts announced for OFF Festival 2012 in Poland. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/71000/5/70811.jpg OFF Festival 2012 Poland 24 Jan 12 24 Jan 12 24 Jan 12 26 Jan 12 More Benicassim 2012 line-up additions Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Miles Kane... Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds head up the latest acts confirmed for the Festival Internacional de Benicassim 2012 line-up. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/71000/5/70972.jpg Festival Internacional de Benicassim 2012 Spain 24 Jan 12 24 Jan 12 24 Jan 12 24 Jan 12 Placebo, more for Sziget 2012 Eight new acts announced for festival in Hungary Sziget Festival, recently crowned 'Major Festival of the Year' at the European Festival Awards, have announced a wave of new acts for 2012. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/63000/5/62086.jpg Sziget Festival 2012 24 Jan 12 24 Jan 12 24 Jan 12 24 Jan 12 More for Wychwood Festival 2012 line-up Bellowhead, Howard Marks, Dr and the Medics... Bellowhead, Howard Marks, Dr and the Medics and The Cuban Brothers have all been confirmed the Wychwood Festival 2012 line-up. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/75000/5/74364.jpg Wychwood Music Festival 2012 United Kingdom 24 Jan 12 24 Jan 12 24 Jan 12 24 Jan 12 Kasabian for Northside Festival 2012 line-up Garbage added to Danish event as well - buy tickets! Kasabian and Garbage are among the new additions for Denmark's Northside Festival 2012 line-up. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/69000/5/68010.jpg Northside Festival 2012 Denmark 24 Jan 12 24 Jan 12 24 Jan 12 24 Jan 12 Oya Festival adds Refused, more Five new names for Norwegian festival Oya Festival have announced five more acts for their 2012 festival in Norway this August. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/53000/5/52642.jpg Oya Festival 2012 Norway 24 Jan 12 24 Jan 12 24 Jan 12 24 Jan 12 Radiohead announce only Swiss show of 2012 Montreux Jazz and Caprices Festival join forces for show Radiohead will play their only Swiss show of the summer at the Quarry Of Andonces in St-Triphon on 9 July, as part of their world tour, with Caribou in support. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/70000/5/69603.jpg Montreux Jazz Festival 2011 Switzerland 23 Jan 12 23 Jan 12 20 Jan 12 24 Jan 12 Dizzee Rascal for Wakestock 2012 line-up Wakestock tickets on sale today Critically-acclaimed London rapper Dizzee Rascal has confirmed the first date of his 2012 comeback with a headline slot at Wakestock 2012. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/62000/5/61878.jpg Wakestock 2012 United Kingdom 23 Jan 12 23 Jan 12 23 Jan 12 23 Jan 12 Y-Not Festival 2012 tickets on sale 1 Feb Event returns from 3-5 August - full details Y-Not Festival 2012 tickets will go on sale on Wednesday 1 February, organisers have confirmed. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78205.jpg Y-Not Festival 2012 United Kingdom 23 Jan 12 23 Jan 12 23 Jan 12 23 Jan 12 Live and Unsigned acts at two more festivals Competition opens winners to more festival shows The Big Stooshie and Bingley Music Live have added their names to the list of festivals that finalists of the Live and Unsigned 2012 competition could be playing at this year. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/78000/5/77985.jpg 23 Jan 12 23 Jan 12 23 Jan 12 24 Jan 12 Truck Festival will return in 2012 Under the management of the Y-Not Festival team Truck Festival will return in 2012, under the management of the team behind Y-Not Festival, with the event's founders promising a "back to basics approach". News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/74000/5/73566.jpg Y-Not Festival 2012 United Kingdom 23 Jan 12 23 Jan 12 23 Jan 12 23 Jan 12 Honeyfest 2012 line-up announced Dry The River, more confirmed for Wiltshire event Dry The River and the Raghu Dixit Project head up the first announcement for the Honeyfest 2012 line-up. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/78000/5/77274.jpg Honeyfest 2012 United Kingdom 23 Jan 12 23 Jan 12 23 Jan 12 23 Jan 12 Outlook Festival announces 2012 line up Europe's largest bass music festival announces dozens of names Outlook Festival 2012 in Croatia has announced the majority of the line up for the festival which takes place from 31 August - 2 September. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/30000/5/29568.jpg Outlook Festival 2012 Croatia 23 Jan 12 23 Jan 12 23 Jan 12 23 Jan 12 More for Oya Festival 2012 line-up Florence & The Machine, Nicolas Jaar among additions Florence & The Machine are the latest act to be confirmed to play at Norway's Oya Festival 2012. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/53000/5/52641.jpg Oya Festival 2012 Norway 23 Jan 12 23 Jan 12 23 Jan 12 24 Jan 12 Kanye West blames rain for late BDO show Rapper 45 minutes late for Big Day Out show US hip hop star Kanye West blamed rain at the Gold Coast edition of Big Day Out Festival in Australia for a 45 minute delay in getting on stage. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/39000/5/38093.jpg Big Day Out (NZ) 2012 New Zealand 20 Jan 12 20 Jan 12 19 Jan 12 23 Jan 12 More for Isle Of Wight Festival 2012 line-up Jessie J, Magnetic Man, Miles Kane among additions Jessie J heads up the latest acts confirmed for the Isle Of Wight Festival 2012 line-up, playing on the main stage. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/70000/5/69817.jpg Isle of Wight Festival 2012 United Kingdom 20 Jan 12 20 Jan 12 20 Jan 12 20 Jan 12 The Cure to headline Primavera Sound 2012 Sussex band extend European jaunt The Cure are to play San Miguel Primavera Sound 2012 which takes place in Barcelona, Spain. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/78000/5/77868.jpg Primavera Sound 2012 Spain 20 Jan 12 20 Jan 12 20 Jan 12 23 Jan 12 Bilbao BBK Live 2012 adds The Cure Sussex band join Radiohead at Spanish festival The Cure have been confirmed for Bilbao BBK Live 2012 which takes place in Bilbao, Spain. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/78000/5/77866.jpg Bilbao BBK Live 2012 Spain 19 Jan 12 19 Jan 12 19 Jan 12 19 Jan 12 2000trees festival 2012 tickets on sale 1 Feb Organisers confirm dates for Cheltenham event 2000trees festival 2012 tickets are set to go on sale on 1 February with the music festival to return to Upcote Farm, near Cheltenham from 13-14 July. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/78000/5/77989.jpg 2000trees festival 2012 United Kingdom 19 Jan 12 19 Jan 12 19 Jan 12 19 Jan 12 Last chance to get cheap Magic Loungeabout tickets Early bird offer set to expire The early bird ticket offer for the Magic Loungeabout 2012 tickets is set to expire on January 31st. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78413.jpg The Magic Loungeabout 2012 United Kingdom 19 Jan 12 19 Jan 12 19 Jan 12 24 Jan 12 The Big Chill 2012 festival cancelled Festival set to return in 2013 Festival Republic have confirmed rumours that The Big Chill festival will not take place in 2012. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/60000/5/59559.jpg The Big Chill 2012 United Kingdom 19 Jan 12 19 Jan 12 19 Jan 12 19 Jan 12 The Cure added to Optimus Alive 2012 line-up They join Radiohead and The Stone Roses in Portugal The Cure have been added to Optimus Alive 2012 line-up, with the Portuguese music festival to return to the side of the Tagus River in Lisbon, Portugal from 12-15 July. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/78000/5/77871.jpg Optimus Alive! 2012 Portugal 19 Jan 12 19 Jan 12 19 Jan 12 19 Jan 12 Dimensions Festival 2012 line-up announced New Croatian event will be organised by Outlook Outlook Festival organisers have revealed that they are to hold a second event in Croatia this summer called Dimensions Festival 2012. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/58000/5/57984.jpg Outlook Festival 2011 Croatia 18 Jan 12 18 Jan 12 18 Jan 12 18 Jan 12 The Cure to play Roskilde 2012 Alt-rockers return after 11 years Legendary Sussex alt-rock outfit The Cure are set to play Roskilde Festival in Denmark this summer. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/78000/5/77871.jpg Roskilde Festival 2012 Denmark 18 Jan 12 18 Jan 12 18 Jan 12 18 Jan 12 The Cure top Les Eurockeennes de Belfort 2012 First act confirmed for French festival The Cure are the first act confirmed for the Les Eurockeennes de Belfort 2012 line-up. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/78000/5/77870.jpg 18 Jan 12 18 Jan 12 18 Jan 12 19 Jan 12 Rumour mill: Happy Mondays for 2012 festival shows? Original Happy Mondays line-up to reunite The Happy Mondays have announced they are to reform their original line up, including Bez, frontman Shaun Ryder and backing vocalist Rowetta. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/44000/5/43137.jpg T in the Park 2012 United Kingdom 18 Jan 12 18 Jan 12 18 Jan 12 18 Jan 12 The National to curate All Tomorrow's Parties Ohio alt. rockers put together December bill The National have been announced as the curators and headliners of the annual December ATP festival at Butlins, Minehead. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/77000/5/76922.jpg 18 Jan 12 18 Jan 12 18 Jan 12 18 Jan 12 No more Big Day Out for NZ 2012 will be the last event in New Zealand Local fans have been left shocked and saddened in New Zealand after Big Day Out Festival announced that 2012 was to be their last event on the island. News http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/51000/5/50267.jpg Big Day Out (NZ) 2012 New Zealand 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/23000/5/22253.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/5000/5/4786.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/1000/5/598.jpg 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/3000/5/2684.jpg 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 Festival 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 Festival 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/23000/5/22257.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/23000/5/22257.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 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/3000/5/2684.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/3000/5/2684.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/1000/5/598.jpg T in the Park 2002 United Kingdom 16 Dec 11 16 Dec 11 16 Dec 11 16 Dec 11 Skream and Benga @ The Warehouse Project P Money and Artwork play in Manchester Simon Whiston heads to The Warehouse Project for a Skream and Benga show. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78711.jpg The Warehouse Project 2011 United Kingdom 31 Oct 11 31 Oct 11 31 Oct 11 02 Nov 11 Live review: Snow Patrol and Rams' Pocket Radio 'Snow Patrol's new stuff is more evolution than revolution' Chris Eustace heads to the HMV Forum to see how Snow Patrol are evolving, while drawing on new blood, Rams' Pocket Radio. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/47000/5/46106.jpg 27 Oct 11 27 Oct 11 27 Oct 11 27 Oct 11 Florence and the Machine @ Hackney Empire 'Walsh explores her roots in more eccentric musical avenues' It's a comeback show that sold out in just one minute. Everyone watching on tonight knows they are the fortunate few to have a golden ticket to hear a preview of the most anticipated follow up album of the year. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/48000/5/47417.jpg 20 Oct 11 20 Oct 11 20 Oct 11 20 Oct 11 Noah And The Whale @ o2 Academy, Leicester 'This has been a Noah & The Whale music journal' Anna Hyams catches Twickenham folk fellas popping their Leicester cherry on a Autumnal Monday night. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/77000/5/76815.jpg 03 Oct 11 03 Oct 11 03 Oct 11 03 Oct 11 Review: DRC Music @ Oxjam 2011 Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Richard Russell play rare Oxfam store sets We're back in Oxfam's Dalston branch to celebrate not just the final night of Oxjam 2011's launch week, but also the release of 'Kinshasa One Two', the culmination of Damon Albarn and a collective of producers' five-day trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo to make an album with contemporary Congolese musicians. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78248.jpg Oxjam 2011 United Kingdom 29 Sep 11 29 Sep 11 29 Sep 11 29 Sep 11 Review: Charlie Simpson @ Oxjam 2011 Benjamin Francis Leftwich, Gabrielle Aplin also play intimate Oxfam store gig This week has seen Dalston's Oxfam store transformed into a unique venue which is hosting live music to raise money for charity. Tonight it's the turn of the acousticians to play their part for Oxjam Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78246.jpg Oxjam 2011 United Kingdom 27 Sep 11 27 Sep 11 27 Sep 11 29 Sep 11 Review: Fatboy Slim @ Oxjam 2011 Kissy Sell Out, Man Like Me play tiny Oxfam store gig The tents might be packed away for another year but these days festival season is never over. Tonight sees the launch of month-long music festival Oxjam 2011 and we sent Chris Eustace to investigate. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78240.jpg Oxjam 2011 United Kingdom 26 Aug 11 26 Aug 11 26 Aug 11 26 Aug 11 Flogging Molly review The Garage, Glasgow - 25 August 2011 Flogging Molly fans can be forgiven tonight for stepping foot inside Glasgow's Garage with some trepidation. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/77000/5/76101.jpg Reading Festival 2011 United Kingdom 06 Aug 11 06 Aug 11 06 Aug 11 06 Aug 11 Dillinger Escape Plan @ The Garage, Glasgow Graeme Johnston on the metal kings ahead of headlining Hevy Festival 2011 The Dillinger Escape Plan lay waste to Glasgow's Garage with ease, proving once again that they are the extreme metal kings of destroying a city. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/66000/5/65204.jpg Hevy Music Festival 2011 United Kingdom 27 Apr 11 27 Apr 11 27 Apr 11 27 Apr 11 Scream if you want to go louder: Croydon Easter festival a success John Bownas on the talent playing the Scream Lounge Croydon's long weekend ran to five consecutive nights this Easter, celebrating just some of the musical talent that is coming out of the town these days. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/67000/5/66027.jpg Croydon Summer Festival 2010 United Kingdom 08 Apr 11 08 Apr 11 08 Apr 11 25 May 11 Kyuss Lives! @ o2 Academy, Bristol Stoner rock legends reformed for a date in Somerset Jamie Skey witnesses the rebirth of Californian legends under the roof of the Bristol Academy. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/67000/5/66723.jpg 07 Apr 11 07 Apr 11 07 Apr 11 29 May 11 Glassjaw @ HMV Forum, London Chris Swindells heads to London for a rare date The sold out crowd that queues with a quiet hysteria around the Forum tonight is testament to a longevity and loyalty Glassjaw instill in their fanbase. United until the end. Chris Swindells was there to find out why. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/67000/5/66719.jpg 24 Mar 11 24 Mar 11 24 May 11 The Levellers, Levelling The Land @ Brixton Academy Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Levelling The Land The Levellers rock up to a sold-out Brixton Academy to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their seminal masterpiece Levelling The Land. But has it stood the test of time? VF founder Steve Jenner investigates... Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/62000/5/61569.jpg Beautiful Days 2011 United Kingdom 17 Mar 11 17 Mar 11 17 Mar 11 17 Mar 11 Surfer Blood @ Scala, London Wednesday 9 March Turning up in London after a short UK tour Surfer Blood are marking the end of their 'Astro Coast' album cycle with a victory lap. Chris Swindells gets a trackside seat. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/49000/5/48375.jpg 02 Mar 11 02 Mar 11 02 Mar 11 02 Mar 11 The Streets @ O2 Academy, Leeds Fans Dry Their Eyes, Mate as Skinner says goodbye Dane Cobain catches The Streets on their farewell tour. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/35000/5/34482.jpg 07 Feb 11 07 Feb 11 07 Feb 11 07 Feb 11 Skunk Anansie @ Birmingham O2 Academy 4 February 2011 A full two months after they were originally billed, Skunk Anansie are all set step onto the Birmingham Academy stage to a raucous crowd. Anna Hyams reports for VF... Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/54000/5/53943.jpg 04 Feb 11 04 Feb 11 04 Feb 11 04 Feb 11 Band Of Horses @ Manchester Academy Tuesday 1 February Daniel Pratley heads out into the cold for the warmth of Band Of Horses at Manchester Academy. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/66000/5/65561.jpg 04 Feb 11 04 Feb 11 04 Feb 11 04 Feb 11 Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs @ Hoxton Bar and Grill Thursday 3 February Daniel Fahey goes to unearth the next big thing in dance, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/65000/5/64979.jpg 17 Jan 11 17 Jan 11 17 Jan 11 17 Jan 11 Jessie J @ The Coalition, Brighton 15 January 2011 Anja Kimberley finds herself by the sea to check out the biggest name in UK pop at the moment, Jessie J. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/66000/5/65469.jpg 13 Dec 10 13 Dec 10 13 Dec 10 13 Dec 10 Arcade Fire @ Manchester Central 11 December 2010 Daniel Pratley is at Manchester Central for the re-birth and stadium bathing of Arcade Fire. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/66000/5/65406.jpg 13 Dec 10 13 Dec 10 13 Dec 10 15 Dec 10 Mona @ Night and Day Cafe, Manchester 10 December 2010 Daniel Pratley is at Manchester's Night and Day Café to look at Mona, a band preparing to step into Kings Of Leon's shoes. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/66000/5/65428.jpg 08 Dec 10 08 Dec 10 08 Dec 10 08 Dec 10 Frightened Rabbit @ Glasgow Barrowlands Monday 6 December 2010 When you're a band from this country everything is about this, playing here tonight, concludes Gavin McInally after an evening with Frightened Rabbit at Glasgow's Barrowlands. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/64000/5/63447.jpg 07 Dec 10 07 Dec 10 07 Dec 10 06 May 11 Janelle Monae @ Academy 2, Manchester Monday 6 December 2010 Forget the arena show, Janelle Monae's charisma and stagecraft is what will make her unforgettable in 2011, writes Dan Davies. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/66000/5/65402.jpg 06 Dec 10 06 Dec 10 06 Dec 10 06 Dec 10 Japanese Voyeurs @ Electric Ballroom, Camden 'They capture the 90s grunge era so perfectly' Hollie Garraway hails Japanese Voyeurs as a breath of fresh air as they mark the revival of grunge. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/57000/5/56230.jpg 06 Dec 10 06 Dec 10 06 Dec 10 06 Dec 10 Biffy Clyro @ Wembley Arena 4 December 2010 Snow lines the streets of London while, from a notably northern run of dates, one of the finest proponents of Scot-rock venture south with sounds to bring thrills not chills to the Wembley Arena stage, writes Chris Swindells. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/63000/5/62957.jpg 29 Nov 10 29 Nov 10 29 Nov 10 29 Nov 10 Cast @ Manchester 02 Academy 26 November 2010 Claire Elshaw heads to Manchester for the return of Cast. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/66000/5/65213.jpg 29 Nov 10 29 Nov 10 29 Nov 10 29 Nov 10 Jamie Woon @ XOYO, London 25 November 2010 Lexi Rose continues on our Ones To Watch path, this time hunting out the elusive Jamie Woon. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/66000/5/65374.jpg 22 Nov 10 22 Nov 10 22 Nov 10 22 Nov 10 We Are Scientists @ Bristol 02 Academy 17 November 2010 Jamie Skey heads to Bristol for reliable festival favourites, We Are Scientists. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/37000/5/36959.jpg 22 Nov 10 22 Nov 10 22 Nov 10 22 Nov 10 Chapel Club @ Mojo November 2010 Claire Elshaw continues our search for the stars of 2011 by checking out Chapel Club in Liverpool. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/66000/5/65023.jpg Liverpool Music Week 2011 United Kingdom 22 Nov 10 22 Nov 10 22 Nov 10 22 Nov 10 Deftones @ Brixton Academy Wednesday 17 November 2010 Chris Eustace on the return of the Deftones at Brixton Academy. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/48000/5/47343.jpg 22 Nov 10 22 Nov 10 22 Nov 10 22 Nov 10 Chase And Status @ O2 Academy, Leicester Thursday 18 November Anna Hyams on the current kings of drum n bass, Chase And Status. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/57000/5/56574.jpg 22 Nov 10 22 Nov 10 22 Nov 10 22 Nov 10 Diagram Of The Heart @ XOYO, London 17 November 2010 Daniel Fahey passes up on an England friendly for a pop group that's going to be huge in 2011, Diagram Of The Heart. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/65000/5/64861.jpg 17 Nov 10 17 Nov 10 17 Nov 10 17 Nov 10 Morning Parade @ Barfly, Camden Another of our Ones To Watch are road-tested In our latest Ones To Watch review for 2011, Chris Eustace heads to Morning Parade at Camden to see if they're ready for the fanfares of fame. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/65000/5/64935.jpg 11 Nov 10 11 Nov 10 11 Nov 10 11 Nov 10 Chromeo @ Bristol 02 Academy 6 November 2010 Jamie Skey heads to the 02 Academy in Bristol for a Chromeo love-in. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/57000/5/56634.jpg 09 Nov 10 09 Nov 10 09 Nov 10 09 Nov 10 Brother @ Met Bar, London Thursday, 4 November 2010 Daniel Lomas checks out emerging band Brother at London's Met Bar. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/66000/5/65209.jpg 08 Nov 10 08 Nov 10 08 Nov 10 08 Nov 10 Egyptian Hip Hop @ XOYO London 4 November 2010 Rhian Daly tries to pin down Egyptian Hip Hop at their XOYO show in London. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/64000/5/63572.jpg 08 Nov 10 08 Nov 10 08 Nov 10 08 Nov 10 Matthew and the Atlas @ Borderline, London 4 November 2010 Will Saunders heads to London's Borderline to check out emerging folk group Matthew and the Atlas. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/66000/5/65152.jpg 02 Nov 10 02 Nov 10 02 Nov 10 02 Nov 10 Magnetic Man @ Bristol Trinity Rooms Thursday 28 October 2010 Jamie Skey checks out Magnetic Man as dubstep finially comes from behind the underground curtains to take centre stage. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/60000/5/59467.jpg 01 Nov 10 01 Nov 10 01 Nov 10 01 Nov 10 Robert Plant at the Radio 2 Electric Proms London - Friday 29th October 2010 The BBC's Electric Proms has produced many memorable performances over the past few years and tonight is no exception. The living icon that is Robert Plant lives up to his status by bringing his Band of Joy to the Roundhouse for a spectacular evening of Americana. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/19000/5/18984.jpg BBC Electric Proms 2010 United Kingdom 28 Oct 10 28 Oct 10 28 Oct 10 28 Oct 10 Emily & The Faves @ Night and Day Café Manchester - Friday, 22 October 2010 Michelle Corbett checks out Emily & The Faves at the Night and Day Café, Manchester. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/53000/5/52612.jpg 25 Oct 10 25 Oct 10 25 Oct 10 25 Oct 10 Brandon Flowers @ HMV Forum 17 October 2010 Neil Stone on Brandon Flowers' foray into solo stardom at the HMV Forum in London. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/20000/5/19608.jpg 25 Oct 10 25 Oct 10 25 Oct 10 25 Oct 10 Darwin Deez @ The Oxford Zodiac 23 October 2010 Darwin Deez are a band that are difficult to pin down, find Howard Jones during their gig at the Oxford Zodiac. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/62000/5/61095.jpg 25 Oct 10 25 Oct 10 25 Oct 10 26 Oct 10 Mark Ronson and the Business Intl @ Kentish Town Forum 23 October 2010 Mark Ronson is following the rock and roll trend of being late at London's Kentish Town Forum. When he does eventually comes on stage with his white hair and white loafers, it is clear he is anything but rock and roll, writes Jane Pople. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/36000/5/35115.jpg 22 Oct 10 22 Oct 10 22 Oct 10 22 Oct 10 Mr Scruff @ O2 Leicester 21 October 2010 For a bitterly cold autumn night in Leicester, the best remedy for those midweek blues is not a spicy curry and re-runs of Friends. It is in fact, dancing to the beats of Mr Scruff at the O2 Aacademy and getting good and sticky throwing shapes on the dancefloor. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/14000/5/13870.jpg 18 Oct 10 18 Oct 10 18 Oct 10 18 Oct 10 Dan le Sac vs. Scroobius Pip @ Leicester O2 Leicester O2 - 15 October 2010 Anna Hyams heads to Leicester for a flawless set from Dan le Sac vs. Scroobius Pip. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/65000/5/64625.jpg 18 Oct 10 18 Oct 10 18 Oct 10 18 Oct 10 Mystery Jets @ Razzmatazz Barcelona - 15 October 2010 Stephen Greenwood is in Barcelona to check out the Mystery Jets. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/24000/5/23880.jpg 18 Oct 10 18 Oct 10 18 Oct 10 18 Oct 10 The Jim Jones Revue @ Sound Control, Manchester Friday 15 October 2010 Michelle Corbett takes stock of The Jim Jones Revue at Sound Control in Manchester. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/53000/5/52993.jpg 12 Oct 10 12 Oct 10 12 Oct 10 13 Oct 10 Tinie Tempah @ Cardiff Solus 10 November 2010 Howard Jones checks out a full throttle set at the Cardiff Solus from rising rap star Tinie Tempah. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/55000/5/54308.jpg 11 Oct 10 11 Oct 10 11 Oct 10 11 Oct 10 Villagers @ Brighton Ballroom 4 October 2010 Chris Swindells checks out Mercury Music Prize nominee Villagers to find an endearingly timid star in Brighton. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/54000/5/53757.jpg 06 Oct 10 06 Oct 10 06 Oct 10 07 Oct 10 Metronomy @ Concorde 2, Brighton 30 September 2010 Stu Parson checks out Metronomy at Concorde 2 as 'Sailor Jerrys Presents...' hits Brighton. Gig Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/60000/5/59505.jpg 11 Nov 10 11 Nov 10 11 Nov 10 11 Nov 10 Clare Maguire @ XOYO, London 2 November 2010 Daniel Fahey checks out the latest starlet on Virtual Festivals' Ones To Watch list, Clare Maguire. Artist Review http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/37000/5/36424.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 16 Dec 10 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 24 May 11 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/62000/5/61463.jpg 21 Apr 09 21 Apr 09 21 Apr 09 24 May 11 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/63000/5/62428.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 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 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/3000/5/2709.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/3000/5/2696.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/3000/5/2672.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 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/23000/5/22253.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 02 Aug 11 02 Aug 11 02 Aug 11 10 Aug 11 Festival Spectacles 70s-inspried sunglasses with six coloured interchangeable lenses Check out Festival Spectacles, 70s-inspried sunglasses with six coloured interchangeable lenses. Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/75000/5/74460.jpg 01 Aug 11 01 Aug 11 01 Aug 11 01 Aug 11 Festival Voucher App Save money at festivals with the Virtual Festival iPhone application Having visited a slew of summer festivals already, we realise that they're getting more expensive. So to save you some cash, we're proud to introduce the Virtual Festivals Vouchers app! Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/72000/5/71011.jpg T In The Park 2011 United Kingdom 18 Jul 11 18 Jul 11 18 Jul 11 18 Jul 11 Festival Merchandise Here are some partners VF recommends Music and artist t-shirts plus Festival Merchandise brought to you in our festival store. Pop, punk, cool, hip hop, rock or metal, we have it all here. Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/26000/5/25657.jpg 18 Jul 11 18 Jul 11 18 Jul 11 30 Nov 11 Festival Travel Here are some partners VF recommends Going to festivals? Here our recommended travel partners National Express help with the journey. Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/45000/5/44857.jpg 18 Jul 11 18 Jul 11 18 Jul 11 02 Aug 11 Festival Camping Gear Here are some partners VF recommends Looking for tents and camping gear this summer? Here are some recommended partners who can help kit you out. Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/71000/5/70998.jpg 18 Jul 11 18 Jul 11 18 Jul 11 20 Jul 11 Festival Accommodation Here are some partners VF recommends Want to know where to stay at festivals? Here are some recommended partners to suit your tastes and budget. Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/59000/5/58375.jpg 12 May 11 12 May 11 12 May 11 12 May 11 Glastonbury Festival tickets: Terms & Conditions Plus the T&Cs of the 2011 ticket competition Full T&Cs for Glastonbury and the 2011 VF ticket comp. Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/54000/5/53776.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2011 United Kingdom 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/3000/5/2672.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 23 Mar 11 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 04 Nov 11 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/1000/5/598.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/1000/5/598.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/23000/5/22257.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 06 May 10 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 25 Nov 10 The UK Festival Awards Setting the standard for the festival scene The UK Festival Awards, sponsored 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/3000/5/2684.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/3000/5/2684.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. Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/26000/5/25989.jpg 03 Jun 07 06 Jun 02 06 Jun 02 Privacy Statement We will not collect any personal or business information, nor store or share that information with any third party without your express permission. Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/20000/5/19089.jpg 22 Mar 07 06 Jun 02 22 Mar 11 Contact Us Hello! Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/39000/5/38196.jpg 22 Mar 07 22 Mar 07 01 Mar 10 Site Map Find what you need here. Find what you need here. We are always working to improve Virtual Festivals and adding new features for your enjoyment. Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/3000/5/2709.jpg 28 Feb 07 28 Feb 07 23 Mar 11 Virtual Festivals Terms and Conditions of Use As part of Virtual Festivals' commitment to making the internet a great place for festival fans to meet and interact with eachother around the world, you agree to abide by our Terms and Conditions. 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/3000/5/2696.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. 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Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/23000/5/22257.jpg 26 Sep 08 23 Sep 09 Terms Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/23000/5/22253.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/4000/5/3375.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/23000/5/22257.jpg The UK Festival Awards 2009 United Kingdom 15 Sep 09 16 Sep 09 Ticket Information Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/1000/5/598.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/3000/5/2684.jpg The UK Festival Awards 2009 United Kingdom 15 Sep 09 23 Sep 09 Travel and Accommodation Getting to the UK Festival Awards and Conference Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/1000/5/598.jpg 15 Sep 09 28 Sep 09 Conference Partners Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/4000/5/3375.jpg 23 Sep 09 23 Sep 09 Who attends the UK Festival Conference and Awards? Info http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/4000/5/3375.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/3000/5/2696.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 16 Nov 11 16 Nov 11 16 Nov 11 18 Nov 11 The glitz and the glamour: a UK Festival Awards 2011 photo blog Featuring Paolo Nutini, John Cooper Clarke and all the winners! Plenty of UK Festival Awards 2011 photos of people holding up awards and things... Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78408.jpg The UK Festival Awards 2011 United Kingdom 28 Oct 11 26 Oct 11 26 Oct 11 28 Oct 11 Isle Of Wight Festival: Photo Highlights Highlights from the Isle Of Wight Festival 2002-2011. Visit http://headliners.virtualfestivals.co.uk now to guess the headliners for 2012 and win VIP tickets to the festival! Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78290.jpg Isle Of Wight Festival 2009 United Kingdom 27 Sep 11 27 Sep 11 27 Sep 11 30 Sep 11 Photo blog: the best Oxjam 2011 photos Fatboy Slim, Kissy Sell Out, Man Like Me The best Oxjam 2011 photos from day one with Fatboy Slim, Kissy Sell Out and Man Like Me. Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78240.jpg Oxjam 2011 United Kingdom 12 Sep 11 12 Sep 11 12 Sep 11 12 Sep 11 The best BBC Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park photos Check out shots of Gary Barlow, Will Young and many more Flick through our gallery of great BBC Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park photos including Gary Barlow, Will Young and more. Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78135.jpg Radio Two Live in Hyde Park United Kingdom 12 Sep 11 12 Sep 11 24 Sep 11 Bestival 2011 Photoblog Pics of PJ Harvey, Brian Wilson, Pendulum and more Check out our best shots of bands at Bestival 2011 Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/78000/5/77865.jpg Bestival 2011 United Kingdom 12 Sep 11 12 Sep 11 12 Sep 11 Photoblog: The best Bestival 2011 photos - fancy dress Rock Stars, Pop Stars and Divas Check out our snaps of the Rock Stars, Pop Stars and Divas that graced Bestival 2011 Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78067.jpg Bestival 2011 United Kingdom 31 Aug 11 31 Aug 11 31 Aug 11 31 Aug 11 Photoblog: the best South West Four 2011 photos Pendulum, Underworld and many more! All the best South West Four 2011 photos including Pendulum and Underworld. Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/78000/5/77680.jpg South West Four 2011 United Kingdom 26 Aug 11 26 Aug 11 26 Aug 11 29 Aug 11 Photos: The best Reading and Leeds 2011 photos Mud, sweat and plenty of beers - this will update over the weekend! All the best Reading 2011 photos and Leeds 2011 photos all in one place. Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/77000/5/76359.jpg Reading Festival 2011 United Kingdom 23 Aug 11 23 Aug 11 23 Aug 11 23 Aug 11 Photoblog: The best Beautiful Days 2011 photos Pictures of Flogging Molly, The Levellers, The Beat and more! Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/77000/5/76130.jpg Beautiful Days 2011 United Kingdom 23 Aug 11 23 Aug 11 23 Aug 11 Photoblog: The best Green Man 2011 photos Pictures of Laura Marling, James Blake and more! Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/77000/5/76176.jpg Green Man Festival 2011 United Kingdom 21 Aug 11 21 Aug 11 21 Aug 11 22 Aug 11 Photoblog: the best V Festival 2011 photos Rihanna's Union Jack top, Alex Turner's new haircut and much more A photoblog of all the best V Festival 2011 photos including Rihanna, The Wanted and more. Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/76000/5/75599.jpg V Festival 2011 Chelmsford United Kingdom 20 Aug 11 20 Aug 11 20 Aug 11 22 Aug 11 Photoblog: The best Lowlands Festival 2011 photos Shots of Arctic Monkeys, Rise Against and more All the best Lowlands Festival 2011 photos including shots of Arctic Monkeys, Rise Against and many more. Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/76000/5/75528.jpg Lowlands Festival 2011 Netherlands 17 Aug 11 17 Aug 11 17 Aug 11 In photos: Summer Sundae Weekender 2011 Example, The Cuban Brothers, McFly and more! See the best pics from Summer Sundae Weekender 2011 Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/76000/5/75490.jpg Summer Sundae Weekender 2011 United Kingdom 14 Aug 11 14 Aug 11 14 Aug 11 01 Sep 11 Photoblog: The best Bloodstock 2011 photos Motorhead, Immortal, W.A.S.P. and much more Check out the best Bloodstock Open Air 2011 photos. Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/76000/5/75094.jpg Bloodstock Open Air 2011 United Kingdom 14 Aug 11 14 Aug 11 14 Aug 11 14 Aug 11 Photoblog: The best Boardmasters 2011 photos Fatboy Slim, Klaxons, Sub Focus and much more Check out the best Relentless Boardmasters 2011 photos. Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/76000/5/75073.jpg Relentless Boardmasters 2011 United Kingdom 09 Aug 11 27 Jul 11 09 Aug 11 In photos: Looking back at Creamfields We pick our favourite shots from Creamfields over the past 10 years We collate the best Creamfields shots from the past 10 years! Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/49000/5/48126.jpg Creamfields 2011 United Kingdom 09 Aug 11 08 Aug 11 08 Aug 11 09 Aug 11 In Photos: The Big Chill 2011 Kanye West, Robert Plant, Neneh Cherry and more... See all the pics as Eastnor Castle Deer Park chilled out with Kanye and co. Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/75000/5/74628.jpg The Big Chill 2011 United Kingdom 08 Aug 11 08 Aug 11 08 Aug 11 09 Aug 11 In Photos: Field Day 2011 Wild Beasts, The Horrors and more See all the best photos from London's Victoria Park as Field Day returned for 2011. Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/75000/5/74679.jpg Field Day 2011 United Kingdom 08 Aug 11 08 Aug 11 08 Aug 11 09 Aug 11 In Photos: Underage Festival 2011 Giggs, Devlin, Rizzle Kicks The Midnight Beast, My Passion... Catch up with some of last week's Underage Festival 2011 action from Victoria Park, London. Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/75000/5/74540.jpg Underage Festival 2011 United Kingdom 01 Aug 11 01 Aug 11 01 Aug 11 01 Aug 11 Photoblog: Camp Bestival 2011 Photos All the best shots including Mark Ronson, Blondie and Primal Scream All the best Camp Bestival 2011 photos including Primal Scream, Mark Ronson and Blondie Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/75000/5/74318.jpg Camp Bestival 2011 United Kingdom 26 Jul 11 26 Jul 11 26 Jul 11 26 Jul 11 In Photos: Ben and Jerry's Sundae On The Park 2011 Ash, Maximo Park, Gary Numan, Ocean Colour Scene and more live in Manchester... See the the best pics from Ben & Jerry's Sundae On The Park 2011 in Heaton Park, Manchester, as bands did battle with ice cream. Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/74000/5/73207.jpg Ben and Jerry Sundae on the Park 2011 United Kingdom 24 Jul 11 24 Jul 11 24 Jul 11 Photo Blog: High Voltage 2011 highlights Shots of Judas Priest, Thin Lizzy, Slash and more! The best shots from High Voltage 2011 Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/74000/5/73238.jpg High Voltage Festival 2011 United Kingdom 18 Jul 11 18 Jul 11 18 Jul 11 18 Jul 11 In photos: Latitude 2011 The National, Paolo Nutini, more take centre stage at Henham Park, Suffolk Visual highlights from Henham Park in Southwold Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/73000/5/72554.jpg Latitude 2011 United Kingdom 17 Jul 11 17 Jul 11 17 Jul 11 18 Jul 11 In photos: Lovebox 2011 Snoop Dogg, The Wombats, more play Victoria Park All the best Lovebox 2011 photos. Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/73000/5/72159.jpg Lovebox Weekender 2011 United Kingdom 09 Jul 11 09 Jul 11 09 Jul 11 10 Jul 11 Photo blog: T In The Park 2011 highlights Shots of Arctic Monkeys, Tom Jones, N-Dubz and more All the best T In The Park 2011 photos in one place. Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/72000/5/71204.jpg T In The Park 2011 United Kingdom 09 Jul 11 09 Jul 11 09 Jul 11 18 Jul 11 Photo blog: Oxegen 2011 highlights Black Eyed Peas, Beady Eye, MCR, The Pretty Reckless, more All the best Oxegen 2011 photos in one place including Black Eyed Peas, Beady Eye, MCR, The Pretty Reckless, more. Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/72000/5/71105.jpg Oxegen 2011 Republic of Ireland 08 Jul 11 08 Jul 11 10 Jul 11 Photo blog: Sonisphere 2011 highlights Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax and more! The best Sonisphere 2011 photos. Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/72000/5/71073.jpg Sonisphere 2011 United Kingdom 04 Jul 11 04 Jul 11 04 Jul 11 04 Jul 11 Photo blog: the Hop Farm 2011 best bits Prince, Morrissey and much more The best Hop Farm 2011 photos from the weekend including Prince, Morrissey and many more. Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/71000/5/70764.jpg Hop Farm Music Festival 2011 United Kingdom 27 Jun 11 27 Jun 11 27 Jun 11 27 Jun 11 Photo blog: Campo Pequeno tomato fight La Tomatina fight in The Common Shots from the tomato fight at Campo Pequeno during Glastonbury 2011. Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/71000/5/70039.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2011 United Kingdom 27 Jun 11 27 Jun 11 27 Jun 11 27 Jun 11 Photo blog: The weird and wonderful of Glastonbury 2011 Can you spot yourself? We take a look at the weird and wonderful that makes up Glastonbury 2011. Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/70000/5/69520.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2011 United Kingdom 27 Jun 11 27 Jun 11 27 Jun 11 27 Jun 11 Photo blog: Mexican wrestling at Glastonbury 2011 All the shots from Campo Pequeno All the shots from Campo Pequeno's Mexican wrestling at Glastonbury 2011. Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/70000/5/69287.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2011 United Kingdom 27 Jun 11 27 Jun 11 27 Jun 11 27 Jun 11 Photo blog: spot yourself at Glastonbury 2011 Can you see yourself in our crowd shots? Try and find yourself in our Glastonbury 2011 photos. Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/70000/5/69498.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2011 United Kingdom 26 Jun 11 26 Jun 11 26 Jun 11 27 Jun 11 Glastonbury 2011 Sunday photos See the best shots from around the site Here are the best Glastonbury 2011 photos from the Sunday. Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/70000/5/69955.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2011 United Kingdom 26 Jun 11 26 Jun 11 26 Jun 11 27 Jun 11 Photo blog: The best bands at Glastonbury 2011 U2, Coldplay, Beyonce, The Wombles and much more All the best band photos from Glastonbury 2011. Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/70000/5/69745.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2011 United Kingdom 25 Jun 11 25 Jun 11 25 Jun 11 25 Jun 11 Photo blog: Pulp secret set at Glastonbury 2011 All the shots from The Park stage shut out All the shots from the secret Pulp show at Glastonbury 2011. Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/70000/5/69677.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2011 United Kingdom 24 Jun 11 24 Jun 11 24 Jun 11 24 Jun 11 Photo blog: day three at Glastonbury 2011 Check out the shots as the music kicks off Check out the shots from day three at Glastonbury 2011. Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/70000/5/69386.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2011 United Kingdom 24 Jun 11 24 Jun 11 24 Jun 11 24 Jun 11 Photo blog: Glaston-blurry Festival-goers lose their minds at Worthy Farm Check out Glastonbury 2011 fans lose their mind down on the farm... Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/70000/5/69319.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2011 United Kingdom 24 Jun 11 24 Jun 11 24 Jun 11 24 Jun 11 Radiohead at Glastonbury 2011: in photos The best shots from their secret Park Stage show The best shots from Radiohead at Glastonbury 2011. Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/70000/5/69423.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2011 United Kingdom 23 Jun 11 23 Jun 11 23 Jun 11 23 Jun 11 Photo blog: Day one at Glastonbury Wet and wild shots from Worthy Farm Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/70000/5/69200.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2011 United Kingdom 23 Jun 11 23 Jun 11 23 Jun 11 23 Jun 11 Photo blog: day two at Glastonbury 2011 All the snaps following the biblical rain What's been going on during day two at Glastonbury 2011. Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/70000/5/69230.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2011 United Kingdom 21 Jun 11 21 Jun 11 21 Jun 11 21 Jun 11 Mon The Biff: Festival pics from Biffy Clyro Scot trio at their best Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/37000/5/36848.jpg 21 Jun 11 21 Jun 11 21 Jun 11 21 Jun 11 Slipknot: Behind the festival masks How the group conquered the world! How nine members conquered the world, and how eight continue on the fight. Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/6000/5/5886.jpg 16 Jun 11 13 Jun 11 16 Jun 11 20 Bands To See At Glastonbury 2011 Our tips to rule Worthy Farm this year... The 20 acts to see at Glastonbury 2011. Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/62000/5/61685.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2011 United Kingdom 16 Jun 11 15 Jun 11 16 Jun 11 Glastonbury: The Mud Things can get a bit messy down on Worthy Farm... Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/18000/5/17325.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2011 United Kingdom 16 Jun 11 15 Jun 11 16 Jun 11 Glastonbury: The Weird and Wonderful Some of the sights of Glastos past... Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/54000/5/53579.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2011 United Kingdom 15 Jun 11 06 Jun 11 16 Jun 11 10 Acts To See At Beach Break Live Plus what else to look forward to... It'll be four days and four nights of fun as student festival Beach Break Live rolls down to Pembrey Country Park, South Wales. Here's who to see... Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/67000/5/66392.jpg Beach Break Live 2011 United Kingdom 14 Jun 11 14 Jun 11 14 Jun 11 14 Jun 11 Photo blog: Day three at Download Festival 2011 See the highlights from Sunday at Donington Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/68000/5/67861.jpg Download Festival 2011 United Kingdom 13 Jun 11 13 Jun 11 13 Jun 11 13 Jun 11 Photo blog: Day three at RockNess See the highlights from Sunday at RockNess Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/68000/5/67603.jpg RockNess Music Festival 2011 United Kingdom 12 Jun 11 12 Jun 11 12 Jun 11 Photo blog: Day two at Download See the highlights from Saturday at Download Festival 2011 All the highlights from Saturday at Download Festival 2011 including System Of A Down. Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/68000/5/67499.jpg Download Festival 2011 United Kingdom 12 Jun 11 12 Jun 11 12 Jun 11 12 Jun 11 Photo blog: Isle Of Wight Festival 2011 Day Two Foo Fighters, Pulp and more in online gallery Foo Fighters and Pulp were among the highlights at day two of the Isle Of Wight Festival 2011. Check out the shots here. Photo Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/68000/5/67510.jpg Isle of Wight Festival 2011 United Kingdom 06 Feb 12 06 Feb 12 06 Feb 12 06 Feb 12 New bands blog - No 2 In The Woods festival pick their best new blood Bob Tollast from In The Woods 2012 festival urges you to check out Kwes. Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78248.jpg In The Woods 2012 United Kingdom 02 Feb 12 02 Feb 12 02 Feb 12 02 Feb 12 Editorial: "Stand back, I'm about to launch.. the line-up!" 'It never rains but it pours' Was it Bowie or Freddie who gave their artistic eighties clout to the phrase it never rains but it pours? Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/74000/5/73695.jpg Liverpool Sound City 2012 United Kingdom 01 Feb 12 01 Feb 12 25 Jan 12 06 Feb 12 New bands blog - No 1 Camden Crawl pick their favourite sounds at the moment Long-standing Camden Crawl supremo Lisa Paulon chooses some of her favourite bands of the moment. Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/68000/5/67941.jpg Camden Crawl 2012 United Kingdom 26 Jan 12 26 Jan 12 26 Jan 12 26 Jan 12 Editorial: Tweets, 'leaks' and line-up tweaks 'Stupefaction, when it persists, becomes stupidity' There's a quote I quite like: "Stupefaction, when it persists, becomes stupidity." Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/4000/5/3394.jpg Sonisphere 2012 United Kingdom 19 Jan 12 19 Jan 12 18 Jan 12 19 Jan 12 Editorial: Boo hoo! The internet trolls are QWERT-ing Chase & Status ruffle a few feathers and where the hell are Daft Punk? Cry into your keyboard, go on. Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/68000/5/67005.jpg Eurosonic Noorderslag 2012 Netherlands 16 Jan 12 12 Jan 12 16 Jan 12 Blog: Re-Experience The Prodigy Chris Swindells looks back at their first 20 years of nailing dancefloors As seminal dance crossover record 'Experience' reaches it's 20th birthday Chris Swindells explores the merits of the album that broke The Prodigy. Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/24000/5/23736.jpg Download Festival 2012 United Kingdom 02 Jan 12 02 Jan 12 20 Dec 11 04 Jan 12 Blog: Alex's Almanack - what will happen in 2012? Consulting the stars to see what the summer has in store A glance into the not-so-distant future... Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/52000/5/52000.jpg Isle of Wight Festival 2012 United Kingdom 18 Oct 11 18 Oct 11 18 Oct 11 19 Oct 11 Stone Roses Resurrected: Should they reform? On the day the legendary Mancunian band announce they are to reform we get the reaction from two opposing VF writers. Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/52000/5/52000.jpg 10 Aug 11 10 Aug 11 10 Aug 11 10 Aug 11 Blog: Are there too many festivals in the UK? We look at both sides of the fence - have your say! Are there too many festivals in the UK right now? We listen to both sides of the argument and want your thoughts too. Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/74000/5/73060.jpg V Festival 2011 Chelmsford United Kingdom 11 Jul 11 11 Jul 11 11 Jul 11 13 Jul 11 Festivals aren't on their way out - they're just at a crossroads Chris Eustace responds to Michael Eavis' comments Michael Eavis' comments in The Times that "festivals are on the way out" caused a bit of a stir at the weekend - especially the bit where he claims the economy and general public apathy could see Glastonbury finish in "three or four years." Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/26000/5/25663.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2011 United Kingdom 26 Jun 11 26 Jun 11 26 Jun 11 26 Jun 11 How to festival with a conscience: Glastonbury special We look at a &#163;300 eco house, complete with edible garden With its environmental credentials and the haven of the Green Fields, this week's Going Green blog comes direct from Glastonbury 2011. Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/70000/5/69961.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2011 United Kingdom 20 Jun 11 20 Jun 11 20 Jun 11 20 Jun 11 End Of The Road blog #1: five videos that make up 2011 Simon Taffe reveals what goes in to make the great event End of the Road director Simon Taffe selects five videos and talks about what's new at this year's festival. Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/31000/5/30072.jpg End Of The Road Festival 2011 United Kingdom 17 Jun 11 17 Jun 11 17 Jun 11 17 Jun 11 Stagg dos and don'ts: a response to the Telegraph's festival tips It isn't rocket science and you won't need a pen a paper! Forget Beyonce, Eminem or the Arctic Monkeys, the one person to look out for this summer is music festival stalwart, Guy Stagg! Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/26000/5/25663.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2011 United Kingdom 17 Jun 11 17 Jun 11 17 Jun 11 17 Jun 11 Going green: how to festival with a conscience Sunrise Celebration are buzzing with new ideas Sunrise Celebration organisers are back with new green ideas following the success of their latest festival. Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/52000/5/51186.jpg Sunrise Celebration 2011 United Kingdom 16 Jun 11 16 Jun 11 16 Jun 11 05 Jul 11 Download Festival 2011: turning it down from 11 Can rockers prove themselves acoustically at the Jagermeister Stage? Screw the bourgeoisie emissions-emitting truck that only lets those in-the-know up to the free bar on top Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/68000/5/67383.jpg Download Festival 2011 United Kingdom 01 Jun 11 01 Jun 11 01 Jun 11 18 Jun 11 Moaning Old Hippie: undeserving headliners Moaning Old Hippie: undeserving headliners We'd like to welcome our latest member of the VF Team: Moaning Old Hippie. Every now and then, he'll pop up and groan about how festivals aren't what they used to be... Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/33000/5/32949.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2011 United Kingdom 31 May 11 31 May 11 31 May 11 01 Jun 11 The Sky's the Limit: Is an entirely green festival myth or reality? We welcome Croissant Neuf Summer Party organisers to write a blog So how green can a festival be? Croissant Neuf Summer Party organisers explain... Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/67000/5/66923.jpg Croissant Neuf Summer Party 2011 United Kingdom 26 May 11 26 May 11 25 May 11 26 May 11 A Greener Festival: Green News Biggest news headlines on the green festival campaign Ben Challis updates his A Greener Festival blog with the latest news from around the festival world. Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/26000/5/25951.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2011 United Kingdom 25 May 11 26 May 11 25 May 11 25 May 11 A Greener Festival announce the Great Big Green Ideas 2011 winners Find out the winners of the green award We had a massive number of entries for GREAT BIG GREEN IDEAS 2011 and some really interesting ideas - which we really hope festival organisers will take notice of. There were quite a few 'threads' running though the ideas, particularly ideas promoting green travel and ideas reducing waste on festival sites.   Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/10000/5/9768.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2011 United Kingdom 19 May 11 19 May 11 19 May 11 19 May 11 Share you festival survival tips! As Tom Crowther relives the horror of past experience As summer approaches and Britain's fields become awash with the muddy masses, Tom Crowther takes a personal look at the survival tips necessary to withstand a festival in the summer. We want yours too... Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/59000/5/58749.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2011 United Kingdom 18 May 11 18 May 11 18 May 11 18 May 11 A Greener Festival announce 2011 Australian Award winners Find out the greenest events Down Under 'Our many and varied festivals have put in immense hard work, often excelling in creating initiatives which are slowly becoming the standard for festivals which have care about the environment, such as on-site composting and pro-active land protection. ' Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/61000/5/60926.jpg WOMADelaide 2011 Australia 18 May 11 18 May 11 18 May 11 25 May 11 TRUCK and WOOD Blog #1: Tracks to mend a broken leg 'Sufjan Stevens' new album almost made me cast aside my crutches and shout: "I can walk!"' Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/30000/5/29811.jpg The Wood Festival 2011 United Kingdom 18 May 11 18 May 11 18 May 11 25 May 11 TRUCK and WOOD Blog #1: Tracks to mend a broken leg 'Sufjan Stevens' new album almost made me cast aside my crutches and shout: "I can walk!"' Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/30000/5/29811.jpg 05 May 11 05 May 11 05 May 11 05 May 11 Statistics show green gains at festivals Ben Challis on the environmental improvements Environmental improvements analysis based on entries from 47 festivals who all won the 2010 Greener Festival Award. Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/50000/5/49412.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2011 United Kingdom 27 Apr 11 27 Apr 11 27 Apr 11 27 Apr 11 Green Events Conference: A Big Success Find out what happened at the first conference A Greener Festival are celebrating the successful first outing of our 'Green Events and Innovations' Conference. Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/67000/5/66026.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2011 United Kingdom 14 Apr 11 14 Apr 11 14 Apr 11 20 Apr 11 BLOG: About grime too! UK rap gets whole stage at Glastonbury Daniel Fahey on why it's important to embrace new genres 'The dissing and bitching in rap seems to have disappeared. The only beef we'll be seeing in the grime scene this year will be at the annual Christmas Dinner at Mistajam's house' Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/62000/5/61957.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2011 United Kingdom 11 Apr 11 11 Apr 11 11 Apr 11 11 Apr 11 New Conference Looks At New Ways To Green Events More on A Greener Festival's upcoming conference We've been busy and having been giving presentations to conferences in Finland and Hungary - and about to go to Belgium - so we thought we would look at doing something on greening festivals back in good old Blighty! Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/44000/5/43246.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2011 United Kingdom 08 Apr 11 08 Apr 11 08 Apr 11 11 May 11 Glastonbury - The view from a ticket holder One writer and ticket holder gives her view on the prospects for 2011 at Worthy Farm We're still waiting for Glastonbury to announce their full line-up, but as one of the lucky few with a ticket I'm pretty concerned. Will Glastonbury turn this year's line-up around? Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/54000/5/53696.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2011 United Kingdom 23 Mar 11 23 Mar 11 23 Mar 11 23 Mar 11 A Greener Festival presents 'Green Events And Innovations' A full day of environmentally-friendly thoughts, ideas and inventions We're having a bit of a green get together! Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/44000/5/43248.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2011 United Kingdom 23 Mar 11 23 Mar 11 23 Mar 11 24 Mar 11 BLOG: Where has R&L's spirit of heavy metal disappeared? Jamie Skey says the event need to find its roots again 'Reading has lost its way, investing, as it does, in line-ups that are safe and commercially viable. It needs to find its roots again.' Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/43000/5/42303.jpg Reading Festival 2011 United Kingdom 22 Mar 11 22 Mar 11 22 Mar 11 22 Mar 11 BLOG: Reading and Leeds get line-up balance right! Kai Jones on the virtues of this summer's bill Poor old Festival Republic. Unleashing the Reading and Leeds line-up every March must feel like trying to feed a pack of under-nourished pitbulls. Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/64000/5/63177.jpg Reading Festival 2011 United Kingdom 22 Mar 11 22 Mar 11 22 Mar 11 23 Mar 11 BLOG: Bestival 2011: a mind-boggling bill of brilliance Daniel Fahey loves what's happening on the Isle Of Wight 'Bestival has a mind-boggling bill of brilliance, not contained by boundaries of genre, music snobbery or any kind of rational sanity - they've even got the Village People!' Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/50000/5/49024.jpg Bestival 2011 United Kingdom 22 Mar 11 22 Mar 11 22 Mar 11 23 Mar 11 BLOG: bands that could help sell out Reading & Leeds Chris Eustace looks at what's missing for 2011 'In life there are only three certainties - death, taxes, and The Offspring playing Reading and Leeds in the middle of the afternoon.' Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/65000/5/64268.jpg Reading Festival 2011 United Kingdom 21 Mar 11 21 Mar 11 21 Mar 11 30 Mar 11 BLOG: Forget headliners, R&L is all about Odd Future! Rhian Daly on the band that stands out for her on the R&L line-up! So this year, avert your eyes from the top of the poster to the bottom of the NME/Radio 1 bill. OFWGKTA. It's not a cryptic acronym but the space-saving initials of music's most exciting new act. Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/48000/5/47694.jpg Reading Festival 2011 United Kingdom 16 Mar 11 16 Mar 11 16 Mar 11 16 Mar 11 Has Latitude got enough attitude? 'Sometimes we want pleasant, safe, middle class entertainment' 'Complaining about Latitude being middle class is a bit like moaning about Benicassim being baking hot' Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/14000/5/13425.jpg Latitude 2011 United Kingdom 10 Mar 11 10 Mar 11 10 Mar 11 10 Mar 11 The summer of pop - It's not necessarily a bad thing! Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/66000/5/65641.jpg V Festival 2011 Chelmsford United Kingdom 10 Mar 11 10 Mar 11 10 Mar 11 10 Mar 11 A Greener Festival: festivals to combat climate change Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/54000/5/53773.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2011 United Kingdom 04 Mar 11 04 Mar 11 04 Mar 11 04 Mar 11 Has Hop Farm now found a niche with its mix of ageing idols and young pretenders or is it too eclectic for its own good? Daniel Lomas discovers why rain macs and the king of gigs have a mixed relationship "Patti Smith often performs a cover of Lou Reed's Perfect Day, which could provide us with a rare collaboration or just an awkward moment if Patti doesn't check the line up out first and Lou is left shaking his fist side-stage." Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/25000/5/24604.jpg Hop Farm Music Festival 2011 United Kingdom 24 Feb 11 24 Feb 11 24 Feb 11 24 Feb 11 Quiet naysayers! Download is still Rock Of The Pops Anna Hyams on why this year's line-up is so good 'Download has kept the integrity of Donington's rock history by consistently booking "I might never get to see" bands, which is a change from the usual "whoever's top of the charts" attitude accepted by other UK festivals.' Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/59000/5/58370.jpg Download Festival 2011 United Kingdom 23 Feb 11 23 Feb 11 23 Feb 11 23 Feb 11 Def Leppard fail to 'Adrenalize' lacklustre Download bill Gavin McInally on the final Donington headliners 'Def Leppard join a Download bill which is in danger of becoming a self-parody of an alternative weekend' Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/41000/5/40854.jpg Download Festival 2011 United Kingdom 22 Feb 11 22 Feb 11 22 Feb 11 25 Feb 11 Glee In The Park: T In The Park organisers have got the line-up spot on again Chris Eustace on what looks to be the biggest festival of the summer How does T In The Park do it? After last year's line-up managed to squeeze about nine acts that could have headlined into its three days, it looks to have done it again. Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/29000/5/28712.jpg T In The Park 2011 United Kingdom 16 Feb 11 16 Feb 11 16 Feb 11 16 Feb 11 Don't Panic! The bands that might better Coldplay at Glastonbury Festival 2011 Joe Taylor looks away from the Pyramid Stage for his kicks 'Coldplay are a painfully sensible choice for Eavis and his crew. I can't imagine they sat scratching their beards too long over that one.' Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/49000/5/48574.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2011 United Kingdom 09 Feb 11 09 Feb 11 09 Feb 11 09 Feb 11 Why I love... The Streets A Valentine's Day blog on what makes the office tick 'The Streets encapsulated the thinking drinker, the wistful working class weed-head: Skinner said more to the common people of Britain than Pulp ever did.' Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/35000/5/34482.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2003 United Kingdom 09 Feb 11 09 Feb 11 09 Feb 11 10 Feb 11 My love affair with the Deftones Staff writer Chris Swindells on what he loves this Valentine's Day "The Romeo and Juliet story of my teens" Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/8000/5/7087.jpg Download Festival 2006 United Kingdom 08 Feb 11 08 Feb 11 08 Feb 11 08 Feb 11 Should Beyonce headline Glastonbury Festival 2011? Two hacks argue out the biggest issue of the day 'Beyonce throws up lots of tasty duet possibilities. If we're "keeping to Glastonbury's traditions", then Hawkwind would be headlining every year, would that be preferable?' Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/39000/5/38098.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2011 United Kingdom 03 Feb 11 03 Feb 11 02 Feb 11 03 Feb 11 Should The Rolling Stones headline Glastonbury Festival 2011? Two hacks argue the subject - and it's still a rumour! The Rolling Stones are still just a rumour for Glastonbury Festival 2011, but two of our journalists argue whether they should be headlining Worthy Farm this summer. Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/26000/5/25675.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2011 United Kingdom 26 Jan 11 26 Jan 11 26 Jan 11 26 Jan 11 A Greener Festival: Say "no" to Chinese lanterns The first post from Ben Challis in 2011 'Glastonbury Festival confirmed that it already asked festival goers not to bring lanterns on site to protect Worthy Farm and the surrounding countryside' Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/35000/5/34919.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2011 United Kingdom 12 Jan 11 12 Jan 11 12 Jan 11 12 Jan 11 The 10 golden rules of touring Punk artist Cynics gives our Ones To Watch some advice 'Friendships are tested on the road, but relationships are put through the ringer.' Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/65000/5/64138.jpg Next Big Thing Festival 2011 United Kingdom 12 Jan 11 12 Jan 11 12 Jan 11 12 Jan 11 Mamma Mia! Do we really want ABBA to play Glastonbury? Two hacks argue if Sweden's finest should head to Somerset 'Just like losing your virginity, don't think of an ABBA show in terms of enjoying a great performance because you'll probably be sorely disappointed; instead, try to think of it as a special one-off event that'll stay with you forever.' Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/66000/5/65467.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2011 United Kingdom 30 Dec 10 30 Dec 10 30 Dec 10 30 Dec 10 Trident Top 10 by Katie P "I hope I remember this forever, because this is so beautiful/amazing/incredible/tasty - and I never want to forget!" Blog http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/55000/5/54717.jpg 08 Feb 12 08 Feb 12 06 Feb 12 08 Feb 12 New bands blog - No 2 In The Woods festival pick their best new blood Bob Tollast from In The Woods 2012 festival urges you to check out Kwes. Whats Hot http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78248.jpg 08 Feb 12 08 Feb 12 08 Feb 12 08 Feb 12 The XX, more for Bestival 2012 Two festival exclusives at the Isle of Wight bash Bestival have unveiled a new wave of acts for their 2012 line-up, with festival exclusives from The XX and Sigur Ros. Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/57000/5/56691.jpg Bestival 2012 United Kingdom 08 Feb 12 08 Feb 12 08 Feb 12 08 Feb 12 Secret Garden Party 2012 line-up expands KT Tunstall and loads more to join Orbital this summer KT Tunstall and Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros have been confirmed for the Secret Garden Party 2012 line-up. Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/32000/5/31837.jpg 07 Feb 12 07 Feb 12 07 Feb 12 Paul McCartney to headline Diamond Jubilee concert Free event announced for Buckingham Palace Beatle legend Paul McCartney has been revealed as the headliner for a Diamond Jubille Concert in the grounds of Buckingham Palace. Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/14000/5/13519.jpg Diamond Jubille Concert 2012 United Kingdom 06 Feb 12 06 Feb 12 06 Feb 12 06 Feb 12 Black Sabbath leave reunion door open for Bill Ward Though they will continue with or without the drummer Black Sabbath's reunion will continue with or without drummer Bill Ward, the band have announced. Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/18000/5/17148.jpg Download Festival 2012 United Kingdom 12 Jan 12 12 Jan 12 12 Jan 12 12 Jan 12 European Festival Awards 2011 winners named Coldplay, James Blake, Michael Eavis, more win Coldplay and James Blake emerged winners of the Festival Awards Europe 2011 on Wednesday night in The Netherlands. Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/70000/5/69735.jpg OFF Festival 2011 Poland 12 Jan 12 12 Jan 12 12 Jan 12 12 Jan 12 Blog: Can Bloc Party save indie music? Will album number four kick guitar bands up the backside? David Hillier ascertains whether album number four from Bloc Party can breathe new life into guitar music. Have your say too. Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/73000/5/72680.jpg Reading Festival 2009 United Kingdom 11 Jan 12 11 Jan 12 11 Jan 12 11 Jan 12 Tribes - 'Baby' album review 'You'll be getting sweaty and singing along to this come the summer' One to watch act Tribes deliver their first full length and we sit Chris Eustace down with some beasty headphones to get his verdict. Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78719.jpg Reading Festival 2012 United Kingdom 11 Jan 12 11 Jan 12 11 Jan 12 12 Jan 12 Howler - 'America Give Up' album review 'Catchy indie rock that's very hard not to like' Will Howler live up to the media hype with their debut album 'America Give Up'? Luke Warren has a listen. Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78720.jpg Reading Festival 2012 United Kingdom 10 Jan 12 10 Jan 12 10 Jan 12 12 Jan 12 V Festival 2012 rumours round-up All the best gossip from around the web Welcome to the first edition of the V Festival 2012 rumours round-up. Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/70000/5/69735.jpg V Festival 2012 Chelmsford United Kingdom 09 Jan 12 09 Jan 12 09 Jan 12 09 Jan 12 Ed Sheeran, Madness for forest shows Both play as part of Forestry Commission's Live Music series Ed Sheeran and Madness are the latest acts to sign up for the Forestry Commission's Live Music series this summer. Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/75000/5/74019.jpg Forest Commissions Forest Tour 2012 United Kingdom 09 Jan 12 09 Jan 12 09 Jan 12 09 Jan 12 Remastered: the big reunions of 2012 The fall and rise of Stone Roses, Black Sabbath, more We take a look at the big band reunions on the cards for 2012... Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/53000/5/52466.jpg T in the Park 2012 United Kingdom 09 Jan 12 09 Jan 12 09 Jan 12 11 Jan 12 Black Sabbath guitarist diagnosed with lymphoma No news on Download Festival 2012 headline show yet Tony Iommi, lead guitarist with veteran metal legends Black Sabbath has been diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma. Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/46000/5/45419.jpg Download Festival 2012 United Kingdom 06 Jan 12 06 Jan 12 06 Jan 12 12 Jan 12 Reading and Leeds introduce deposit scheme 2012 tickets can be paid for in instalments from March Fans will be able to buy Reading and Leeds Festival 2012 tickets through a deposit scheme, organisers have announced. Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/78000/5/77122.jpg Reading Festival 2012 United Kingdom 04 Jan 12 04 Jan 12 04 Jan 12 04 Jan 12 'No truth' in Pink Floyd London Olympics 2012 rumours The band aren't re-uniting, says David Gilmour Pink Floyd have moved to deny rumours that the group will re-unite and play at the London Olympic Games in 2012. Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/70000/5/69232.jpg London Live Opening Ceremony at Hyde Park 2012 United Kingdom 04 Jan 12 04 Jan 12 04 Jan 12 05 Jan 12 Reading Festival 2012 rumours round up The best Leeds Festival 2012 rumours from the web too Welcome to the first round up of Reading Festival 2012 rumours and Leeds Festival 2012 rumours from across the web. Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/69000/5/68895.jpg Reading Festival 2012 United Kingdom 04 Jan 12 04 Jan 12 04 Jan 12 Michael Kiwanuka: 'I don't want to have any barriers' A singer-songwriter and one to watch in 2012 "This is the final call for the 18:55 to Sheffield," an announcer blurts over the train station tannoy. Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78707.jpg Hard Rock Calling 2011 United Kingdom 03 Jan 12 03 Jan 12 03 Jan 12 05 Jan 12 10 albums we can't wait to hear in 2012 Featuring The xx, Spiritualized and many more Here are the 10 albums of 2012 we're looking forward to hearing... Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/57000/5/56691.jpg 03 Jan 12 03 Jan 12 03 Jan 12 03 Jan 12 Rumour Mill: Bloc Party for festival dates? It looks like Kele Okereke has been doing the Hokey Cokey Surely it hasn't been long enough to call it a reunion? But Bloc Party are back. The hiatus is off, album number four is on and that can only mean one thing: festival dates. Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/73000/5/72680.jpg Isle of Wight Festival 2012 United Kingdom 23 Dec 11 14 Dec 11 14 Dec 11 23 Dec 11 Virtual Festivals' Best Albums of 2011 The top 10 LPs as recommended by our writers Last minute Christmas ideas needed? Try Virtual Festivals' Top 10 Best Albums of 2011... Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78022.jpg 23 Dec 11 19 Dec 11 19 Dec 11 23 Dec 11 Play the Virtual Festivals Christmas Quiz 2011 How much of a festival fan are you really? Here we are again with a fresh twist on our annual Christmas Quiz. It's just a bit of fun - good luck! Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/72000/5/71800.jpg Glastonbury Festival 2011 United Kingdom 21 Dec 11 21 Dec 11 21 Dec 11 21 Dec 11 Oxegen to take a year off in 2012 The music festival will return in 2013 Oxegen festival organisers have announced that the event won't happen in 2012. Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/72000/5/71120.jpg Oxegen 2011 Republic of Ireland 21 Dec 11 21 Dec 11 21 Dec 11 23 Dec 11 Virtual Festivals' 2011 Video Highlights Our top ten video compilation Bring your festively knitted jumpers, tinsel-laden hats and mulled wine to join in round the dim glow of the LCD monitor and re-live with us some of our finest video moments of 2011. Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78240.jpg Volvo Snowbombing 2011 Austria 20 Dec 11 20 Dec 11 20 Dec 11 20 Dec 11 Radiohead on 'leaked' Coachella 2012 line-up Could Foo Fighters, No Doubt play American bash too? Or is it a fake? A 'leaked' Coachella 2012 line-up poster suggests that Radiohead, Foo Fighters and No Doubt could be headlining next year. Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/70000/5/69602.jpg Coachella 2012 Weekend 1 United States 19 Dec 11 19 Dec 11 19 Dec 11 19 Dec 11 Michael Eavis honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award Glastonbury Festival boss will get prize at European Festival Awards Glastonbury Festival organiser Michael Eavis is to be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year's European Festival Awards ceremony. Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/10000/5/9107.jpg Eurosonic Noorderslag 2012 Netherlands 19 Dec 11 19 Dec 11 19 Dec 11 19 Dec 11 Bearded Theory 2012 line-up headliners confirmed Levellers, The Damned, Dreadzone top bill, more announced The Levellers, The Damned and Dreadzone will headline the Bearded Theory 2012 line-up with the event to return to Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire from 18-20 May. Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/77000/5/76129.jpg Bearded Theory 2012 United Kingdom 16 Dec 11 16 Dec 11 16 Dec 11 16 Dec 11 Aloe Blacc @ Hammersmith Apollo - review 'Warm Californian soul to melt away the mid-winter blues' Jules Farman finds the warmth of Aloe Blacc is enough for a chilly evening in Hammersmith. Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/75000/5/74619.jpg 15 Dec 11 15 Dec 11 15 Dec 11 15 Dec 11 First acts for No Direction Home Festival 2012 line-up Gruff Rhys heads up names for new End of the Road spin-off Gruff Rhys, Slow Club and Liz Green are among the first acts confirmed for the No Direction Home Festival 2012 line-up. Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/74000/5/73569.jpg No Direction Home 2012 United Kingdom 14 Dec 11 13 Dec 11 13 Dec 11 14 Dec 11 A classic unfolds: The Undertones story 'Now we realise how important it is to have an iconic song' Liam Devers went to Gloucester, of all places, to un-peel the story of The Undertones. Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/69000/5/68532.jpg 13 Dec 11 13 Dec 11 12 Dec 11 13 Dec 11 Ed Sheeran, more for Ibiza and Mallorca Rocks 2012 Two Door Cinema Club also confirmed in first announcement Ed Sheeran and Two Door Cinema Club have been confirmed for the opening and closing parties to Ibiza and Mallorca Rocks 2012. Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/74000/5/73176.jpg Ibiza Rocks 2012 Spain 13 Dec 11 13 Dec 11 13 Dec 11 13 Dec 11 The Lone Rangers: a Sissy and the Blisters stand off 'I don't want everyone to like us, I want everyone to see us' Let's paint the scene: a squinting sun lowers itself in the sky as the slow steel castors of the last train roll to a standstill. Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78706.jpg 12 Dec 11 12 Dec 11 12 Dec 11 12 Dec 11 Mikill Pane: being pure at heart "I'm a very confrontational person when I'm Mikill Pane." "I had the time of my life mate," Mikill reassures Virtual Festivals over the phone. A hazy, broken voice. Worn through last night's misadventures. Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78704.jpg 09 Dec 11 09 Dec 11 09 Dec 11 09 Dec 11 The Darkness for Isle of Wight Festival 2012 line-up Feeder, Professor Green and more to play - ticket details The Darkness have been confirmed for the Isle of Wight Festival 2012 line-up, headlining the Big Top on the Sunday (24 June) night. Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/68000/5/67880.jpg Isle of Wight Festival 2012 United Kingdom 09 Dec 11 09 Dec 11 09 Dec 11 09 Dec 11 Jessie J joins Barclaycard Wireless 2012 line-up Calvin Harris, Labrinth will play Rihanna day - buy tickets! Jessie J heads up the latest acts confirmed for the Barclaycard Wireless 2012 line-up. Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/70000/5/69811.jpg Barclaycard Wireless 2012 United Kingdom 09 Dec 11 09 Dec 11 09 Dec 11 09 Dec 11 Do not feed the animals: chewing the True Tiger fat 'It's music that takes people away from the usual weekly bullshit' Our latest One To Watch are causing a rumble in the urban jungle. This is what happened when Daniel Fahey went to meet True Tiger... Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78701.jpg 08 Dec 11 08 Dec 11 08 Dec 11 08 Dec 11 Grizzly Bear, more announced for End of the Road 2012 Festival announces 21 acts with three UK festival exclusives End of the Road announce their first headliners will be Grizzly Bear, who return to the UK after an absence of two years. Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/53000/5/52984.jpg End Of The Road Festival 2012 United Kingdom 08 Dec 11 08 Dec 11 08 Dec 11 08 Dec 11 Scalene the heights: the projection of Alt-J 'Rock and roll for us is a series of Spinal Tap moments' Our 'Ones to Watch' hopefuls talk us through their favourite shapes and computer operating systems as we catch up with them over a drink in the heart of Hoxton. Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78696.jpg 08 Dec 11 08 Dec 11 08 Dec 11 08 Dec 11 Pearl Jam to headline Isle Of Wight Festival 2012 line-up Band join Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty on bill - ticket details Pearl Jam have been confirmed as the final Isle Of Wight Festival 2012 line-up headliners. Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/24000/5/23717.jpg Isle of Wight Festival 2012 United Kingdom 07 Dec 11 07 Dec 11 06 Dec 11 07 Dec 11 The ghost of existence past: a Spector interview 'Spector is about entertaining, it's a bit Ed Tudor-Pole' Unmasking the first of our Ones To Watch 2012, Daniel Fahey takes a backseat as Spector frontman, Fred MacPherson, lines up some rather poetic analogies of his own... Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78692.jpg 07 Dec 11 07 Dec 11 07 Dec 11 07 Dec 11 Spector @ Bethnal Green Working Men's Club Are our first Ones To Watch as sharp live as they are dressed? Chris Swindells check out our first Ones To Watch of 2012, Spector, with Theme Park in support. Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/72000/5/71468.jpg 07 Dec 11 07 Dec 11 07 Dec 11 07 Dec 11 Stone Roses 'weren't considered' for Reading & Leeds Reformed group could play in the future though The Stone Roses 'weren't considered' for the Reading & Leeds Festival 2012 line-up, organisers have said. Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/52000/5/52000.jpg Reading Festival 2012 United Kingdom 06 Dec 11 06 Dec 11 05 Dec 11 06 Dec 11 Early Bird Glade Festival 2012 tickets on sale The electronic music event to return to Houghton Hall Early Bird Glade Festival 2012 tickets have gone on sale today (Tuesday 6 December). Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/69000/5/68240.jpg Glade Festival 2012 United Kingdom 06 Dec 11 06 Dec 11 06 Dec 11 06 Dec 11 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers top IOW Festival 2012 It will be his first UK show in 20 years - ticket details As predicted by Virtual Festivals, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers will headline the Isle of Wight Festival 2012 line-up. Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78691.jpg Isle of Wight Festival 2012 United Kingdom 06 Dec 11 06 Dec 11 06 Dec 11 06 Dec 11 Summer Sundae Weekender 2012 tickets on sale Buy early bird tickets for 2010 prices, festival moves dates Early bird Summer Sundae Weekender 2012 tickets have gone on sale today (Tuesday 5 December) at 2010 prices. Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/76000/5/75237.jpg Summer Sundae Weekender 2012 United Kingdom 06 Dec 11 06 Dec 11 06 Dec 11 05 Jan 12 Tom Petty: an introduction Five tracks for your iPod before their IOW Festival 2012 show Who? Whaaaat? Why? Listen up kids, Chris Eustace gives an introduction to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers ahead of their IOW Festival 2012 show. Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/79000/5/78691.jpg Isle of Wight Festival 2012 United Kingdom 05 Dec 11 05 Dec 11 05 Dec 11 05 Dec 11 Early Bird Standon Calling 2012 tickets on sale Super early bird tickets sold out in record time Early Bird Standon Calling 2012 tickets have gone on sale, after Super Early Bird tickets for the event sold out in under a week. Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/78000/5/77981.jpg Standon Calling 2012 United Kingdom 05 Dec 11 05 Dec 11 05 Dec 11 05 Dec 11 Plan B for Eden Sessions 2012 line-up He's the first act on the bill - ticket details Plan B is the first act confirmed to headline the Eden Sessions 2012 line-up. Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/76000/5/75807.jpg Eden Sessions 2011 United Kingdom 02 Dec 11 02 Dec 11 28 Nov 11 02 Dec 11 Reading and Leeds Festivals 2012 tickets on sale Early bird tickets available from 9am today A limited number of weekend tickets for Reading and Leeds Festivals are on sale now at 2011 ticket prices. Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/78000/5/77128.jpg Reading Festival 2012 United Kingdom 02 Dec 11 02 Dec 11 01 Dec 11 02 Dec 11 T in the Park 2012 early bird tickets sell out Half of ticket allocation for T in the Park 2012 now gone T in the Park 2012 tickets have sold out after going on sale at 9am today (Friday 2 December). Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/53000/5/52466.jpg T in the Park 2012 United Kingdom 02 Dec 11 02 Dec 11 01 Dec 11 02 Dec 11 Noel Gallagher joins Isle of Wight Festival 2012 line-up Elbow, Biffy Clyro, Example and more added Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds have been confirmed for the Isle of Wight Festival 2012 line-up. Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/41000/5/40494.jpg Isle of Wight Festival 2012 United Kingdom 01 Dec 11 01 Dec 11 30 Nov 11 01 Dec 11 T in the Park 2012 tickets on sale tomorrow Christmas early bird tickets available at Friday 9am T in the Park 2012 tickets will go on sale at 9am tomorrow (Friday 2). Slideshow http://www.virtualfestivals.com/lib/dam/72000/5/71801.jpg T in the Park 2012 United Kingdom