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Longwood Debut Grammy Award nominated folk musician Andrew Bird joins world-renowned Afro-pop duo Amadou & Mariam in a lively performance exploring diverse genres.

With 17 albums to his name, Andrew Bird leads this lively performance of diverse genres. As a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and whistler, Bird has performed around the globe, acted in Fargo , scored the FX series Baskets , served as a TED Talk presenter, and many other accomplishments. 

Known as the most famous ambassadors for Malian and African music, Amadou & Mariam have brought African music to the charts and the dance floor, playing Coachella to Glastonbury and opening for Coldplay to the Scissor Sisters.

More about Andrew Bird Andrew Bird picked up his first violin at the age of four and spent his formative years soaking up classical repertoire completely by ear. He has recorded with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, appeared as “Dr. Stringz” on Jack’s Big Music Show , and headlined concerts at Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and festivals worldwide.

Bird performed as the Whistling Caruso in Disney’s The Muppets movie, scored the FX series Baskets , and collaborated with inventor Ian Schneller on Sonic Arboretum, an installation that exhibited at New York’s Guggenheim Museum, Boston’s ICA, and the MCA Chicago. Bird has been a featured TED Talks presenter, a New Yorker Festival guest, and an op-ed contributor for The New York Times .

More recently, Bird released a series of site-specific improvisational short films and recordings called Echolocations , recorded in remote and acoustically interesting spaces: a Utah canyon, an abandoned seaside bunker, the middle of the Los Angeles River, and a reverberant stone-covered aqueduct in Lisbon. Additionally, Bird hosts an ongoing series of live-streamed performances called Live from the Great Room , putting the creative process on display for fans as he collaborates and converses with friends in a candid, intimate setting.

Shortly after receiving his 2020 Grammy nomination for Best Folk Album with My Finest Work Yet , Bird made his professional acting debut in the cast of Fargo . In March 2021, Bird released his latest project, These 13 , an album entirely co-written and recorded with his longtime friend and former Squirrel Nut Zippers collaborator Jimbo Mathus. Captured live on tape, just the two of them playing and singing from opposite sides of a microphone, These 13 marked the first set of new music that Bird and Mathus created together in more than 20 years.

More about Amadou & Mariam For the past 40-odd years, Amadou & Mariam have managed to joyfully combine their love story with a musical career. Amadou & Mariam have collaborated with many different people and worked with producers that seem far removed from their universe, like Damon Albarn of Blur and Manu Chao. They have collaborated with artists who are building tomorrow’s pop music, including Santigold, TV On The Radio, and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and have had their tracks remixed by Yuksek, Vitalic, Henrik Schwarz, Miike Snow, and Ashley Beedle, leading the songs to the dance floor and underlining their intrinsically danceable quality.

By introducing to the world the richness and subtleties of African music, the duo has brought African music to the charts and to the dance floor. They’ve inspired many artists to mix Afro and electro sounds, such as MHD, DJ Mujava, Awesome Tapes From Africa, Four Tet, and Jamie xx.    At the request of the artist, $1 from each ticket sold will be donated to the Hope This Helps Fund .

Amadou & Mariam Announce U.S. Tour in Support of New Live Album 'ECLIPSE'

Amadou & Mariam are beloved West African music ambassadors who break through musical and cultural barriers while inspiring millions of fans along the way.

Superstars of Malian music with an illustrious career spanning more than 40 years, Amadou & Mariam will headline venerable U.S. venues such as Miner Auditorium @ SF JAZZ, Le Poisson Rouge (NYC), 9:30 Club (Wash. DC), and others from March 14 - 25, 2023. The prolific blind African duo will tour in support of their new live album, Eclipse (Because Music, Release Date: December 9, 2022), which marks the 10th Anniversary of their legendary concert performed completely in the dark (for musicians and audiences alike) at the Manchester International Festival (2012). For a full list of forthcoming Amadou & Mariam tour dates, please see below and visit: amadou-mariam.com .

Amadou & Mariam are beloved West African music ambassadors who break through musical and cultural barriers while inspiring millions of fans along the way. 2021/2022 was an ambitious two years for two of Africa's most revered artists. While the duo has been working in the studio on their much-anticipated ninth full-length album (due out in autumn 2023), Amadou & Mariam toured with gospel royalty The Blind Boys of Alabama and cut two dance crossover singles. Mainstays on dance floors around the world, their collaboration with Sofi Tukker on the track and music video for "Mon Cheri" (from Red Hot + Free, July 2021) now has over 1 million views on YouTube . A deep house remix of "Sete" (March 2022) by Blond:ish and Haitian producer Francis Mercier revisits one of the earliest hits from Amadou & Mariam's acclaimed recording catalog ( view music video on YouTube ) -- "Sete" ranked #8 on Billboard's "Best Dance Songs of 2022."

Following eight critically-acclaimed studio albums, including the gold and platinum certified Dimanche à Bamako (Sunday in Bamako) produced by Manu Chao and the GRAMMY Award-nominated, Welcome to Mali featuring Damon Albarn and Sabali, Amadou & Mariam released Eclipse to bring their fans into a fully immersive experience unlike any other. During the taped concert at Manchester International Festival (2012), the crowd settled in and the lights went dark allowing listeners to hear and feel the music similar to Amadou & Mariam. Aromas and sounds filled the air to create an elevated sensory journey into their incredible life story. The English version of Eclipse is narrated by actor Isaach de Bankolé (Casino Royale, Black Panther I & II, Godfather of Harlem, and an array of films by Jim Jarmusch ). To listen, please click HERE .

"There are always a lot of questions on how we live and how we feel about music," says Amadou & Mariam. "Eclipse is a way for us to be on an equal footing with the audience so that they can understand our lives. In the dark, we listen in a new way. Beyond our vision, we can imagine, we can pretend, we can take in the space around us through our hearing, and therefore, get a real sense of what's our experience. Maybe by not seeing, we can feel the music in a different way."

Amadou & Mariam preserve a legacy of being one of the most heartwarming stories of modern music -- a love affair that propelled two grandparents from Mali into topping charts across the globe and raising awareness of the challenges of living in one of the world's poorest countries. Amadou & Mariam have performed at the world's most lauded music festivals, from Coachella to Glastonbury; they've opened for U2, Coldplay, and the Scissor Sisters; recorded with Damon Albarn of Blur, Santigold, TV On The Radio, and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs; and DJs/producers Jamie XX, Four Tet, and Mike Snow have all either remixed their songs or mixed Afro and electrico sounds based on their love of Amadou & Mariam's music.

There's not much that Amadou & Mariam haven't done in the music industry. Even with all of their career accolades though, one thing remains true: their love for one another and that of their craft will always be of the highest order on their mission to bring African music to the masses.

Amadou & Mariam's upcoming U.S. tour includes live performances by an award-winning quartet featuring many of their classic and latest hits, as well as songs from Eclipse.

Amadou & Mariam -- U.S. Tour Dates -- Spring 2023

Tuesday, March 14 -- "Afro Roots Fest" @ Miami Beach Bandshell -- Miami, FL

Thursday, March 16 -- Sunday, March 19 -- Miner Auditorium @ SF JAZZ -- San Francisco, CA

Monday, March 20 -- Rio Theatre -- Santa Cruz, CA

Wednesday, March 22 -- 9:30 Club -- Washington, DC

Thursday, March 23 -- Bailey Hall -- Ithaca, NY

Friday, March 24 -- Bardavon 1869 Opera House -- Poughkeepsie, NY

Saturday, March 25 -- Le Poisson Rouge -- New York City

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Amadou & Mariam came on the Pop / Rock scene with the release of the album 'Sou Ni Tile' released on May 4, 1998. The single 'Je Pense A Toi' immediately became a fan favorite and made Amadou & Mariam one of the newest emerging artists at that moment. Thereafter, Amadou & Mariam came out with the hugely famous album 'Welcome To Mali' which features some of the most popular music from the Amadou & Mariam catalog. 'Welcome To Mali' features the track 'Sabali' which has proven to be the most sought-after for music lovers to see during the shows. In addition to 'Sabali' , most of other tracks from 'Welcome To Mali' have also become well-known as a result. A handful of Amadou & Mariam's most popular tour albums and songs are seen below. After 18 years since releasing 'Sou Ni Tile' and making a massive effect in the business, followers still head to see Amadou & Mariam on stage to play favorites from the full collection.

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Amadou & Mariam: Welcome to Mali

• Ce n'est pas bon
• Je Te Kiffe
• Compagnon de la Vie
• Unissons-nous
• I Follow You

Amadou & Mariam: Dimanche à Bamako

• M'bifé balafon
• Sénégal fast food
• La fête au village
• Camions Sauvages
• Beau dimanche
• Taxi Bamako

Amadou & Mariam: Dimanche a Bamako

• Beaux Dimanches

Amadou & Mariam: Sou Ni Tile

• Je Pense A Toi
• Combattants
• Pauvre Type
• A Radio Mogo
• On Se Donne La Main
• Mon Amour, Ma Chérie
• A Chacun Son Problème

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Music | debate takeaways: trump confident, even when wrong, biden halting, even with facts on his side, music | malian music stars amadou & mariam bring ‘eclipse’ tour to bay area.

For the superstar Malian couple Amadou and Mariam, a catalog of incantatory, relentlessly grooving tunes is fuel enough to turn just about any assembly into a writhing celebration. But a decade ago they were looking for a different kind of communion, and set about to create a concert experience that invited audiences into their world.

Guitarist and vocalist Amadou Bagayoko and vocalist Mariam Doumbia return to the Bay Area on a tour marking the release of their new live album, “Eclipse,” a project inspired by the 10th anniversary of the much-discussed Manchester International Festival concert where they performed completely in the dark. They won’t be replicating the black-out conditions during their four-night run at the SFJAZZ Center March 16-19 or at Kuumbwa Jazz’s March 20 Rio Theatre show, at least not for the audience.

Bagayoko lost his vision at 16, while Doumbia became blind at age 5 due to untreated measles, and they first met in Bamako at Mali’s Institute for the Young Blind, performing in the school’s Eclipse Orchestra. They trace the concept for the Manchester Eclipse concert back to their days at the institute “where the Eclipse Orchestra has both blind and seeing people,” Bagayoko said in a recent phone call, speaking in French.

It took years to put the idea into action and when they were finally able to perform in complete darkness they found the experience strangely “calm,” Bagayoko said. With the theater completely dark, “people had to stay seated. It was calmer, with much less movement. But people could concentrate on how the vibrations of the music made them feel.”

An interesting experiment, it has not proven feasible to recreate the conditions on the road. “Things have changed,” he said. “There are a lot of challenges to get a proper tour with all the elements to get a dark room, and then there’s security and safety concerns. Production-wise it’s way easier to present a regular concert.”

For Amadou and Mariam, a regular concert is a scorching affair. They’re touring with their longtime five-piece band featuring bassist Yao Dembele, keyboardist Charles-Frederik Avot, and Egyptian-born drummer Yvo Abadi, co-founder of the French world metal combo Ethnician. Bagayoko’s style combines the stripped down approach of Malian guitar heroes like Boubacar Traoré and Ali Farka Touré with “tons of different inspirations,” he said, including Jimi Hendrix, John Lee Hooker, and Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour.

More than Malian musical ambassadors, Amadou and Mariam are the go-to act for the highest profile assignments, like recording the official anthem for the 2006 FIFA World Cup or performing at the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. Eager to absorb new sounds and influences, they recorded half of their 2012 album “Folila” in New York City, where they collaborated with acts like rapper Theophilus London, Yeah Yeah Yeahs guitarist Nick Zinner, the Afrobeat horns of Antibalas, and TV on the Radio.

The couple’s breakthrough collaboration took place two decades ago, when the polyglot Latin music star Manu Chao heard their music on the radio in Paris and approached them about working together. He ended up producing and singing on their 2004 album “Dimanche à Bamako,” which went on to earn a Grammy nomination and win the BBC Award for best world music album.

The project made them stars in Europe, but more importantly it transformed the way they thought about creating and presenting their music. They’ve collaborated with dozens of artists from across Europe, Africa and North America, “but what makes Manu Chao very important is he changed our way of composing and performing,” Bagayoko said.

The synergy that powers Amadou and Mariam flows from the yin/yang nature of their stylistic palettes and divergent approaches to composing. They both write songs, sometimes together and sometimes apart. She’s a traditionalist who looks to ancient Malian forms, while he keeps an ear out for new sounds.

“It hasn’t changed since the beginning, since we got together,” he said. “We listen to very different music. I always have the radio on, and this always brings in something different.”

Contact Andrew Gilbert at [email protected].

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When & where: 7:30 p.m. March 16-18, 7 p.m. March 19 at SFJAZZ Center, San Francisco; $30-$85, www.sfjazz.org ; 7:30 p.m. March 20 at Rio Theatre, Santa Cruz; $47.25-$63; www.kuumbwajazz.org

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UK festivals 2024: music events and line-ups this summer, from All Points East to Glastonbury

Festival season is finally upon us, and there’s never been a better time to make last-minute summer plans.

The UK provides plenty of choice when it comes to festivals, with every type of music fan catered to across the country – whether you're a hardcore rocker or raver, or someone who fancies something more tranquil.

Stuck for where to begin? We've created a comprehensive guide to all of the top UK festivals on offer, regularly updated with artists and ticket prices to assist your eager hunt for your year's plans.

Here's our big guide to UK festivals in 2024:

Bst hyde park.

A series of concerts in London's Hyde Park, BST Hyde Park lasts for up to three weeks and boasts some of the world’s biggest acts – and an orchestral concert. It’s an important fixture of London’s summer calendar.

When: Jun 28 – Jul 14

Where: Hyde Park, London

Who’s on the line-up: SZA, Kings of Leon, Morgan Wallen, Andrea Bocelli, Robbie Williams, Shania Twain, Stevie Nicks, Kylie, Stray Kids

Tickets: Weekend tickets from approximately £100; bst-hyde-park-tickets

Lytham Festival

From a one-night-only community Proms-style concert, Lytham Festival has expanded into an incredible five-day live music extravaganza that draws well over 100,000 visitors each summer.

When? July 3-7

Where? Lytham Green

Who’s on the line-up? Hozier, Courteeners, Shania Twain, Rag’N’Bone Man, The Kooks, Madness, Rick Astley, James, Johnny Marr, Brittany Howard, Lord Huron and more.

Tickets: From £61.60; lythamfestival.com

Timber Festival

Timber is a unique event which looks to nature, trees and forests to explore what a positive future for the planet might look like. The festival promises to uplift: think sunrise yoga, secret woodland DJ sets, art, campfires, talks and dancing with ethereal soundtracks to help boost relaxation.

When: July 5-7 

Where: Feanedock Woodland, The National Forest

Who’s on the line-up: Lou Rhodes, Rohan Heath, Kiiōtō, Jason Singh, Stone Club, Kiiōtō, Frankie Archer, Rozi Plain

Tickets: Weekend tickets are £160; timberfestival.org.uk

Love Supreme Jazz Festival

The three-day festival held annually every July returns to Glynde Place in East Sussex, bringing you the silky sounds of jazz, funk, soul and the blues with some celebrated music legends headlining. 

When: July 5-7

Where: Glynde Palace, East Sussex

Who’s on the line-up:  Chaka Khan (celebrating 50 years in music), Olivia Dean, Kool & The Gang, Joss Stone, Dionne Warwick, Sergio Mendes, Jordan Rakei, Mahalia, Black Pumas, Hiromi, Joss Stone, Noname and more.

Tickets: Day tickets from £79.20; general camping weekend tickets from £189.20; lovesupremefestival.com

Big Smoke Festival

There's not a lot we know about Skepta's inaugural Big Smoke Festival – yet. The British rapper shared details about the one-dayer across his social media on November 27, announcing that his headlining performance will be his only live UK show of 2024.

When? July 6

Where? Crystal Palace Park

Who’s on the line-up? Skepta, Más Tiempo, Uncle Waffles, The Streets, Mahalia, JME, Ossie, Kitty Amor, Jammer, The Mendez Brother, Syreeta, Laney K-Trap, Odumodublvck and more.

Tickets: £72.80; buy tickets here

This brand new, 15,000-capacity festival has sent social media into a frenzy. Not only does it have R&B star Jazmine Sullivan headlining, but it’s all-inclusive, meaning attendees can literally eat and drink and much as they want for the day. Sounds wild, and unlikely, but we’ve read and re-read the website and it really does say “unlimited access to all general admission food and drink options” while “responsible redemption terms will apply”. With amusement rides, a relax and pamper station, and food offerings from Breddos Tacos, Dirty Burger, Sweet Dee’s Jerk, and Cecconi’s announced so far, we expect tickets to go fast.

Where? Gunnersbury Park, London

Who’s on the line-up? Jazmine Sullivan, SiR, Alex Isley,

Tickets: Tickets go on sale on April 3; therecipefest.co.uk

Kew The Music

The annual week-long summer concert, held at the UNESCO World Heritage site in the picturesque grounds of Kew Gardens, is back, featuring live music from much-loved artists with open-air bars and street food stalls.

When: July 8-14

Where: Kew Gardens, Richmond

Who’s on the line-up: Mika, Ronan Keating, Passenger, JLS, Beverley Knight, Monty Don and Richard Ashcroft.

Tickets: From £70; kewthemusic.org

In The Park

In The Park returns to Liverpool for a three-day extravaganza, taking over the city's picturesque Sefton Park. Hometown hero Jamie Webster is topping the bill for what will be a memorable Merseyside weekender.

When? July 12-14

Where? Sefton Park, Liverpool

Who’s on the line-up? Jamie Webster, Cream Classical and more.

Tickets: From £49.50; visitliverpool.com

Undoubtedly the hip-hop link-up of the summer, Wireless festival brings the best and biggest names in the scene, encompassing Rap, R&B, Afrobeats and much more during its three-day tenure in Finsbury Park.

Where? Finsbury Park, London

Who’s on the line-up? Nicki Minaj, Ice Spice, Sean Paul, Future, 21 Savage, J Hus, Asake, Gunna, Doja Cat, Rema, Tyla, Digga D, Uncle Waffles, Vanessa Bling and more.

Tickets: From £95.60; wirelessfestival.co.uk

Also Festival

This celebration of music, comedy, and more returns for its 11th edition with a host of new speakers, performers and experiences. This year’s theme is Heavenly Bodies, an immersive experience promising to bring celestial magic. 

When: July 12-14

Where: Park Farm, Compton Verney, Warwickshire

Who’s on the line-up: Adam Kay, Philippa Perry, Robin Ince, The Fontanas, Stornoway, Edie Bens, Jessic Winter and more.

Tickets: Weekend tickets from £137.50; also-festival.com

Beat-Herder

Since 2006 Beat-Herder has been hosting a diverse range of musical acts across breakbeat, dub, reggae, dubstep, techno, house, drum and bass. Celebrating its 17th year, the iconic festival promises an eclectic line-up of internationally acclaimed bands and world-renowned DJs. 

When: July 18-21

Where: Lancashire 

Who’s on the line-up: Leftfield, Orbital, Mungo’s Hi-Fi, Dub Pistols, Erol Alkan, Venbee, Crazy P, Sosa, Denis Sulta, High Contrast, LF System, Mella Dee, Porij and more.

Tickets: Three-day weekend tickets from £182.32; beatherder.co.uk

Secret Garden Party: Roots

Perhaps the festival season’s worst-kept secret, Secret Garden Party has kept revellers entranced with its left-field line-ups, combined with out-of-this-world stage productions, and of course, copious amounts of glitter. Now a festival circuit highlight, its loyal base is ready to go again in 2024, though this year they are, mysteriously, returning to their roots promising "fresh frivolity and new collectives".

When? July 25-28

Where? Abbots Ripon, Cambridgeshire 

Who’s on the line-up? Crystal Fighters, Chinchilla, Unkle (Rönin Live), Alchemist, Beans on Toast, Do Nothing, Dutch Criminal Records, Hyphen, Le Boom and more.

Tickets: £230; secretgardenparty.com

Sheffield’s biggest city-based music festival is always a popular one, thanks both to its stacked line-ups and decent value tickets.

When? July 26-28

Where? Hillsborough Park, Sheffield

Who’s on the line-up? Paolo Nutini, Jamie T, Snow Patrol, Bombay Bicycle Club, Soft Play, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Tom Grennan, Holly Humberstone, The Snuts, Annie Mac, The Human League, Example, Yard Act, Maximo Park and more.

Tickets: Weekend tickets from £130; tramlines.org.uk

Truck Festival

Oxfordshire’s Truck Festival was set up in 1998 by disgruntled festival goers the Bennett family (some of whom were members of Oxford rock band Goldrush) who wanted to make an independent, noncommercial alternative to the rest of the pack. Now, over 25 years later, they are still going strong with 50+ acts playing across four hopefully sun-soaked days.

When: July 26-28

Where: Hill Farm, Oxfordshire

Who’s on the line-up: Jamie T, Wet leg, The Streets, The Kooks, The Idles, Sea Girls, The Snuts, Katy B, Bob Vylan, Peace, Black Honey and Sundara Karma and many more.

Tickets: From £140; truckfestival.com

This festival prides itself on an international line-up, with previous editions featuring the likes of Abel Selacoe, Bombay Bicycle Club, Femi Kuti and the Positive Force and Mariza. 

Where? Charlton Park, Wiltshire

Who’s on the line-up? Young Fathers, Sampa The Great, Alison Goldfrapp, Deerhoof, Bala Desejo, O., Sangjaru., Def MaMa Def,  Moonchild Sanelly and many more.

Tickets: Adult 4-day ticket from £260.00; womad.co.uk

This two-day extravaganza, run by dance promoters LWE, finally returned to its spiritual home of Boston Manor Park in 2023, following issues with strikes and COVID, which led to the cancellation of earlier editions. After a successful comeback year, dance music fans can get ready for a boogie under the viaduct once more.

Where? Boston Manor Park, London

Who’s on the line-up? Paul Kalkbrenner, Jeff Mills, Daniel Avery, VTSS, Honey Dijon, The Blessed Madonna, Richie Hawtin, LSDXOXO, KI/KI, Juliet Fox, DVS1 b2b DJ Nobu, Adam Beyer b2b Amelie Lens, Kessie, Salute, The Martinez Brothers and many more.

Tickets: From £71.25 + £7.00; junction2.london/

Kendal Calling

This Lake District favourite returns with what’s expected to be its typical mix of crowd-pleasing headliners.

When? August 1-4

Where? Lowther Deer Park, Lake District

Who’s on the line-up? Young Fathers, Gogol, Bordello, Sampa The Great, Amadou & Mariam, Alison Goldfrapp, Baaba Maal, The Allergies, The Breath, Cerys Hafana, Deerhoof, Hirahi Afonso, London Afrobeat Collective, Moonchild Sanelly, Tarta Relena, Two Canoes, Witch and more.

Tickets: Weekend tickets from £179 (weekend camping); kendalcalling.co.uk

Valley Festival

Bristol’s Valley Fest brings together the two passions of its founder, Luke: organic farming and music. So running alongside its impressive music line-up, expect feasts and food-focused masterclasses, as well as workshops on everything from bikes to knitting.

When: August 1-4

Where: Chew Valley Lake, near Bristol

Who’s on the line-up: The Feeling, Skids, Tinie Tempah, Nubiyan Twist, Sister Sledge, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Doreen Doreen, Supalung, Emily Breeze, Phil Hartnoll (Orbital) DJ set, Mungo’s Hi Fi and many more.

Tickets: Day ticket from £69, weekend ticket £154.99, both without booking fee; valleyfest.co.uk

Escape into the wilderness at this four-day Oxfordshire extravaganza, providing a party like no other. It’s likely there will be plenty of big names littered across a packed line-up, with the likes of The Chemical Brothers and Honey Dijon featuring on last summer’s bill. 

Where? Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire

Who’s on the line-up? Michael Kiwanuka, Faithless (live) Bicep presents Chroma, Jessie Ware, Barry Can’t Swim, Alison Goldfrapp, De La Soul, The Kelsey Brothers, Bjorn Again, Craig Charles, Ibibio Sound Machine, and many more.

Tickets: Weekend tickets from £220; wildernessfestival.com

51st Festival

A one-day festival celebrating the best in dance music, from classic acts and emerging artists.

When? August 3

Where? Copthall Playing Fields, Barnet, London

Who’s on the line-up? Louie Vega, David Morales, DJ Spen, Sol Brown, Billy Cocks, OMAR (live), General Levy (live), Terri Walker (live), Rampage, The Heatwave, Catz ‘N’ Dogz, Todd Terry, Shiloh, KRM, Angie B, Majestic, Kallaghan (live), Elisabeth Troy (live) and many more.

Tickets: From £45; 51stfestival.com

Boardmasters

Beginning its days as a UK surfers competition, this Newquay-based five-day beach bash has become one of the hottest tickets of the festival season.

When? August 7-11

Where? Newquay, Cornwall

Who’s on the line-up? Stormzy, Chase & Status, Becky Hill, Bicep, Chroma, Tom Odell, Nia Archives, Kenya Grace, Sam Fender, Katy B, Songer, Andy C, Katy B, Overmono, Kate Nash, Los Bitchos, Royel Otis, Bakar, Issey Cross, A.M.C & Phantom and more.

Tickets: From £259; boardmasters.com

With mega stage productions accompanying the thumping sounds of drum and bass and techno pumped out at this five-day extravaganza, this has to be one of the most surreal festivals in the calendar. Be sure to snap tickets up soon.

Where? Winchester, Hampshire

Who’s on the line-up? TBC

Tickets: Weekend tickets from £315, boomtownfair.co.uk

Houghton Festival

Crafted by London-based DJ Craig Richards, Houghton is a festival like no other, with its stunning stage designs and light displays offering a big draw for dance music fans. Past line-ups have been packed with the most exciting DJs on the scene.

When? August 8-11

Where? Houghton Hall, Norfolk

Who’s on the line-up? Adam Shelton, Surgeaon (live), Felix Dickinson, Steffi, Dr Banana, Sherelle, Alex Downey, Partok, James Massiah (live), Gigi FM, Horsemeat Disco, Move D, Mr Scruff, Anna Wall, OR:LA, Pangaea, Awkward Moments (live), Actress (live) and more.

Tickets: From £297.50; houghtonfestival.co.uk

Live from the Yard 

Live from the Yard is a new festival that is set to host up to 16,000 people and feature a range of live music concerts across one August weekend.

When: Aug 8-11

Where: Zebedee’s Yard, Hull

Who’s on the line-up: Calum Scott, Ocean Colour Scene, Ministry of Sound Classical and Razorlight

Tickets: From £16.80; livefromtheyard.co.uk

We Out Here

We Out Here is broadcaster Gilles Peterson’s award-winning weekender, which is perhaps why the festival’s music is always on point. With a packed roster of live music acts as well as club DJs, plus a programme of family-friendly and wellness activities, the 2024 edition is set to continue its winning ways, following its recent move to Dorset.

When? August 15-18

Where? Wimborne St Giles, Dorset

Who’s on the line-up? Floating Points, André 3000, Mount Kimbie, Sampha, Mala, Mansur Brown, Yaya Bey, Mansur Brown, aja monet, Nana Benz du Togo, Moses Yoofee Trio, Lonnie Holley, aja monet, CASISDEAD, Thandii, Joy Orbison, Asha Puthli (all live) and more.

Tickets: From £199, weoutherefestival.com

Green Man is one of the festival season’s top picks, spanning multiple genres, with a programme that covers everything from comedy to science. 2024’s edition sold out in what appears to be record time even before the line-up is announced, but keep an eye on the official resale site Fanticks just in case. 

Where? Crickhowell, South Wales

Who’s on the line-up? Sampha, Big Thief, Jon Hopkins, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Arlo Parks, Ezra Collective, Mount Kimbie, Devendra Banhart, Nadine Shah, Fat White Family, Julia Holter, Omar Souleyman, Joy Orbinson, Max Cooper (live AV), John Maus, Bar Italia, Royel Otis, Metz, Lambrini Girls, Sherelle, Lime Garden, Hannah Holland and more.

Tickets: Sold out, but keep an eye on resales, greenman.net

Beautiful Days

This superb family-friendly rock and folk festival, which was founded by Brighton folk-rock band the Levellers in 2003, has been heralded for rejecting corporate sponsoring and branding, and for its large and imaginative children’s areas.

When: August 16-18

Where: Escot park, Devon

Who’s on the line-up: The Saw Doctors, Richard Ashcroft,the  Levellers, The Damned, New Model Army, Toyah & Robert, Fisherman’s Friends, This Is The Kit, System 7, Utah Saints, DJ Rap, King Kong Company and more. 

Tickets: Adult weekend camping ticket from £190; beautifuldays.org

Hardwick Festival

The three-day family music event is the largest greenfield festival in the Northeast of England with a capacity of 10,000. It promises to keep all entertained: there are various smaller stages for DJs, brass bands, comedy shows and children’s programmes running alongside the Main Stage and Discovery Stage.

When: Aug 17-19

Where: Hardwick Hall, Durham

Who’s on the line-up: Becky Hill, Snow Patrol, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Jack Savoretti, Richard Ashcroft, Crazy P Soundsystem, Eats Everything and many more.

Tickets: Weekend tickets from £194; hardwickfestival.co.uk

All Points East

All Points East takes over Victoria Park in east London for another year of day-festivals. Previous editions have showcased some of the biggest names in music across multiple genres.

When? Weekend August 16, 17, 18, August 23, 24

Where? Victoria Park, London

Who’s on the line-up?

August 16: Kaytranada, Victoria Monét, Thundercat, Lancey Foux, Channel Tres, Amaarae, Jyoty,

August 17: Loyle Carner, Nas, Ezra Collective, Sainté, Joe James, Enny, Navy Blue

August 18: Mitski, Beabadoobee, TV Girl, Ethel Cain, Arlo Parks, Sir Chloe, Wasia Project, Infinity Song

August 23: LCD Soundsystem, Jai Paul, Pixies, Floating Points, Jockstrap, Nation of Language, Sofia Kourtesis, Eyedress, Vagabon

August 25: The Postal Service & Death Cab for Cutie, The Decemberists, Phoenix, Gossip, Sleather-Kinney, Yo La Tengo, Teenage Fanclub,

Tickets: From £65, on sale now, allpointseastfestival.com

Shambala Festival

Spend four days over the Bank Holiday under the stars revelling in a wild experience of entertainment from cabaret and circus shows to over 200 music acts, interactive theatre, stand-up comedy and soul-stirring poetry. 

When: August 22-25

Where: Secret Country Estate, Northamptonshire

Who’s on the line-up: Al The Beat Maker, Alaska, Bryan G, Randolph Matthews, Honeyfeet, Stacey Cohen, Hun Grrr and many more.

Tickets: Adult tickets from £289 + £8.45 (booking fee); shambalafestival.org

East London staple all-dayer Field Day has been a fixture of the city since 2007, and excluding a couple of years at other venues, it’s mostly taken place in Hackney’s Victoria Park. This year’s 17th edition will be headlined by French dance duo Justice.

When? August 24

Where? Victoria Park, Hackney

Who’s on the line-up? Justice, PinkPantheress, 2manydjs, Yves Tumor, Yaeji, Mura Masa (live), Romy (live), Brutalismus 3000, Bambii, Shygirl presents Club Shy, Skin on Skin & KETTAMA and more.

Tickets: Early bird tickets start from £50; fielddayfestivals.com

Lost Village

Described last year by the Standard as “baby Glastonbury” this Lincolnshire party is one of the UK’s standout boutique forest fests thanks to its immersive attention to detail. “Overall, Lost Village is best summed up by its tagline: “those on the outside will never understand.” You have to admit, it feels akin to the way people talk about the antics over at Worthy Farm each year,” we wrote in our review of last year’s edition. 

When? August 22 -25 August

Where? Norton Disney, Lincolnshire

Who’s on the line-up? Maribou State (live), Floating Points, The Blessed Madonna, Jyoty, Folamour, Ben UFO, Fatima Yamaha (live), Job Jobse, Solomun, SG Lewis, Flight Facilities, Yaeji (live), Neil Frances (live), SBTRKT (live), Midland, Âme b2b TRIKK, Hudson Mohawke, HAAi, System Olympia, Sofia Kourtesis (live), Pangaea, Ross From Friends and Shanti Celeste b2b Peach and more.

Tickets: From £83.75; lostvillage.com

Creamfields

Always one of the biggest dance music festivals on the calendar, Creamfields is a sure-fire gathering of some of the best-known DJs on the world circuit - and this summer, they're unveiling a brand new 30,000 capacity indoor stage called APEX

When? August 22-25

Where? Daresbury, Cheshire

Who’s on the line-up? Calvin Harris, Jamie Jones, Sub Focus, Tiësto, Peggy Gou, Fatboy Slim, Dimension, Charlie Sparks, Barry Can’t Swim, Solomun, Pete Tong, Franky Wah, Eric Prydz, Charlotte de Witte and more.

Tickets: Sold out; creamfields.com

The Long Road 

The Long Road transports you to the States with its BBQ food, Kentucky bourbon masterclasses, a Honky-tonk bar, and an exciting line-up of country music stars. Expect a “hot wing eating, hard liquor drinking and foot stomping community of music lovers,” says the festival.

When: August 23-25

Where: Stanford Hall, Leicestershire

Who’s on the line-up: Russell Dickerson, Flatland Cavalry, Wyatt Flores, American Aquarium, Chapel Hart, Red Clay Strays, Randall King, Colbie Caillat, Brittney Spencer, Andrew Combs, Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors, Kristian Bush, Sugarland, Pokey Lafarge and more.

Tickets: From £140, thelongroad.com

Big Feastival

Now in its 13th year, the Big Feastival returns on Bank Holiday, with a promise to deliver a blend of good music and good food from acclaimed chefs. The festival will be hosted by Blur bassist Alex James at his  rustic Cotswolds farm, where you will find an array of taste bud-tingling street food to satisfy every craving while you listen to this year’s incredible line-up of performers. 

Where: Kingham, The Cotswolds

Who’s on the line-up: So far, Ella Henderson, Becky Hill, Snow Patrol, Cat Burns, Natasha Bedingfield, Kate Nash, Scouting for Girls, The Florentinas, The Cuban brothers, Jalen Ngonda, Cian Ducrot, CMAT, Joel Corry and more.

Tickets: Adult weekend tickets with camping from £198.95 (without booking fee); thebigfeastival.com

After a soggy but successful inaugural year at Southwark park in 2023, RALLY is back again; and though details of the bill are still under wraps, once again the general focus is on booking left-field choices and acts with underground or DIY credentials.

Where? Southwark Park, London

Who’s on the line-up? Mount Kimbie (live), Actress (live), Nilüfer Yanya, bar italia, Sorry, DJ Marcelle, Call Super and many more.

Tickets: The festival presale is open now, with a limited number of £30 tickets. General sale to follow; rallyrallyrally.co.uk

Body Movements

Returning for its fourth edition, the LGBTQ+-focused dance festival is bringing over 50 artists to the stage this year to its new playground in Southwark Park. Among the exciting line-up of performers to look forward to is the festival’s co-founder, Dublin DJ and producer Saoirse. 

When: August 25

Where: Southwark Park

Who’s on the line-up: COBRAH (Live), Confidence Man,  Harry Gay, Or:la,  Peach, Pxssy Palace, Saoirse, Shanti Celeste, TAAHLIAH, and many more.

Tickets: Currently from £51.10; Student tickets from £28.40; bodymovements.co.uk

Reading and Leeds

A rite of passage for British festival-goers, these two festivals - which take place over the same weekend, and share a line-up - often feel like a sort of Spring Break style event for hedonistic school-leavers, and are always among the biggest on the UK calendar. 

When? August 21-25

Where? Bramham Park, Wetherby (Leeds Festival), Little John’s Farm, Reading (Reading Festival)

Friday: Blink-182, Gerry Cinnamon, Spiritbox

Saturday: Fred Again.., Lana Del Rey, Raye, Digga D

Sunday: Liam Gallagher, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Skrillex

Friday: Liam Gallagher, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Skrillex

Saturday: Blink-182, Gerry Cinnamon, Spiritbox

Sunday: Fred Again.., Lana Del Rey, Raye, Digga D

Tickets: from £292 (weekend camping), readingandleedsfestival.com

Manchester Pride Festival

Manchester Pride Festival brings a “party as protest” ethos, and in the past, huge names in music have flocked to the city for the weekend. Even with the star power they attract (yes, Ariana Grande headlined!), the core message of equality is never lost.

When? August 23-26

Where? Canal Street, Manchester

Who’s on the line-up? Angie Brown, Charlieeeee, DJ Paulette, Ghetto Fabulous, Queer Stage Revolution, JSKY, Lauren Lo Sung, Michelle McKenna (Platnum), Mix-Stress, Pecs: Black is King, Rozalla, Stephani B and The Enby Show.

Tickets: from £41, manchesterpride.com

Down on the south coast, this Portsmouth festival consistently draws in some big names, covering rock, Britpop, indie rock, and more.

When? August 23-25

Where? Southsea, Portsmouth

Who’s on the line-up? Fatboy Slim, Snow Patrol, Biffy Clyro and Jamie T headline this year's festival. Wet Leg, Yard Act, Arlo Parks, Louis Tomlinson, and Holly Humberstone will also play.

Tickets: From £65 (day tickets), £180 (weekend camping); victoriousfestival.co.uk

Eastern Electrics

This dance music festival moved up to Lee Valley Showground for its 2022 edition, bringing some floor-filling DJs with it.

Where? Lee Valley Showground, London

Who’s on the line-up? Jamie Jones, Skream b2b Sosa, Barry Can’t Swim, The Martinez Brothers, Crazy P, Denis Sulta, Joseph Capriati, Seth Troxler, Kerri Chandler, Groove Armada (DJ set), Sven Väth, Âme (live), Bedouin and more.

Tickets: Fourth release from £54.95; easternelectrics.com  

Forwards Festival

This inner-city music festival, which debuted last year, boasts three stages and some major international acts. As well as its music performances, Forwards hosts a discussion space, titled The Information, where creatives, writers and thinkers come together to speak about difficult issues such as food poverty and the black experience.

When? August 31 - September 1

Where? Clifton Downs, Bristol

Who’s on the line-up? Loyle Carner, Four Tet, Maribou State, Floating Points, Romy and Yussef Dayes are among the acts on Saturday’s bill, while Sunday features LCD Soundsystem, Jessie Ware, Yard Act, CMAT, Baxter Dury and more.

Tickets: From £55; forwardsbristol.co.uk

End of the Road

Another multi-disciplinary delight spanning the spectrum of music, comedy, literature, film and beyond, the festival is back for 2024 with a typically on-point line-up that sets it apart from the rest of the crowd.

When? August 29-September 1

Where? Larmer Tree Gardens, Salisbury

Who’s on the line-up? IDLES, Slowdive, Fever Ray, Bonnie Prince Billy, Yo La Tengo, Sleater-Kinney, Lankum, Baxter Dury, Jockstrap, CMAT, English Teacher, Sprints, NewDad, HotWax, Heaertworms, Gently Tender, and many more.

Tickets: Most tiers sold out, some Tier 4 tickets still on sale at £255; endoftheroadfestival.com

Mucky Weekender

This small but mighty festival, which is named after the Dub Pistols song, was set up by the band in 2019 as a way to connect with their fans. It’s been a blast ever since, with the Dub Pistols showcasing some of their favourite acts – headliners have included Mungo’s HiFi, The Selecter, Hollie Cook and The Hempolics. And with this year’s event titled The Mad Hatters Tea Party, it’s set to be more bonkers fun.

When? September 5-7

Where? Vicarage farm, Winchester

Who’s on the line-up? The Dualers, Dub Pistols, Dreadzone, Dutty Moonshine Big Band, Congo Natty, Marshall Jefferson, LTJ Bukem, Micky Finn, London Electricity, General Levy, Dynamite MC, Leeroy Thornhill, Dr Meaker, Beans On Toast and many more.

Tickets: Tier 2 tickets from £155; mucky-weekender.co.uk

Reminisce Festival

This feel-good nostalgia-fest, located near Liverpool, usually comes with a fun line-up of artists: last year, they hosted Vengaboys, Love Inc, and Boyzone and Westlife supergroup Boyzlife.

When? September 7

Where? Sherdley Park, St. Helens

Who’s on the line-up? DJ Sammy, Basshunter, Deedee, Jonny Crane, Tommy MC, Chesney Hawkes, Awesome 3, Rozalla and many more.

Tickets: from £90, reminiscefestival.com

Maiden Voyage

A relatively new arrival on the London scene, Maiden Voyage is run by the same people who helm the Jazz Cafe in Camden. The venue’s focused eclecticism is matched on the festival’s line-up.

When? September 14

Where? London

Who’s on the line-up? Arca (live), Adonis, Lady Shaka, Young Marco, Tai Lokum, Hunee, James Newmarch, DJ Gigola, Bitter Babe and more.

Tickets: Fourth release from £54.95, maiden-voyage.co.uk

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